College Football Bowl Predictions: Picking the Winners for All 35 Games

The 2010 college football season hasn’t been a very kind one for predictions. All you have to do is look at this year’s championship game between Auburn and Oregon, two teams that were both ranked outside of the preseason Top Ten, as evidence of that.

This year has had its fair share of surprises and the looming bowl season surely promises to offer up a few more twists and turns.

We’ve got 35 games of action jam-packed into the next three weeks with the ride set to begin tomorrow afternoon with the kickoff of the New Mexico Bowl.

Sadly, we’ll have to wait until Jan. 10 for the biggest game of them all, the national title bout between the Ducks and the Tigers, but we’ve got enough college football to last us through the holiday season until then.

Here are my picks for all 35 bowl games.

New Mexico Bowl: BYU vs. UTEP

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FORT WORTH, TX - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Jake Heaps #9 of the Brigham Young University Cougars throws a pass against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington

Date: Dec. 18
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: BYU (-11.5)

BYU Cougars
Record: 6-6
Conference: Mountain West

Average Total Offense: 354 yards
Key Offensive Player: RB JJ Di Ligui

Average Total Defense: 339 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Andrew Rich

UTEP Miners
Record: 6-6
Conference: Conference USA

Average Total Offense: 371 yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Kris Adams

Average Total Defense: 402 yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Jamie Irving

Prediction: BYU

Humanitarian Bowl: Fresno State vs. Northern Illinois

Chad Spann

Date: Dec. 18
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Location: Boise, Idaho
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Northern Illinois (-1)

Fresno State Bulldogs
Record: 8-4
Conference: WAC

Average Total Offense: 371 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Robbie Rouse

Average Total Defense:  355 Yards
Key Defensive Payer: DE Chris Carter

Northern Illinois Huskies
Record: 10-3
Conference: MAC

Average Total Offense: 445 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Chad Spann

Average Total Defense: 332 Yards
Key Defensive Payer: DE Jake Coffman

Prediction: Northern Illinois

New Orleans Bowl: Troy vs. Ohio

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 18: Head Coach Frank Solich of the Ohio Bobcats watches his team play against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 18
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Troy (-3)

Troy Trojans
Record: 7-5
Conference: Sun Belt

Average Total Offense: 441 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Jerrel Jernigan

Average Total Defense: 418 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Jonathan Massaquoi
 
Ohio Bobcats
Record: 8-4
Conference: MAC

Average Total Offense: 327 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Terrence McCrae

Average Total Defense: 332 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Donovan Fletcher

Prediction: Ohio

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl: Louisville vs. Southern Miss

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LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 04: Bilal Powell #15 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 21
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Tampa, Florida
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Louisville (-3)

Louisville Cardinals
Record: 6-6
Conference: Big East

Average Total Offense: 375 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Bilal Powell

Average Total Defense: 304 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Johnny Patrick

Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Record: 8-4
Conference: Conference USA

Average Total Offense: 458 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Austin Davis

Average Total Defense: 362 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Korey Williams

Prediction: Louisville

Maaco Bowl Las Vegas: Utah vs. Boise State

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 19: Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos calls the play against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bronco Stadium on November 19, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 22
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Boise State (-17)

Boise State Broncos
Record: 11-1
Conference: WAC

Average Total Offense: 519 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Kellen Moore

Average Total Defense: 259 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S George Iloka

Utah Utes
Record: 10-2
Conference: Mountain West

Average Total Offense: 404 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Jereme Brooks

Average Total Defense: 319 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Brandon Burton

Prediction: Boise State

Poinsettia Bowl: Navy vs. San Diego State

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 20: Wide receiver Vincent Brown #80 of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates after his first touchdown of the game, on a ten yard reception in the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Qualcomm Stadium on November 20, 2010 in San Di

Date: Dec. 23
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: San Diego, California
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: San Diego State (-4.5)

Navy Midshipmen
Record: 9-3
Conference: Independent

Average Total Offense: 406 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Ricky Dobbs

Average Total Defense: 376 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Tyler Simmons

San Diego State Aztecs
Record: 8-4
Conference: Mountain West

Average Total Offense: 448 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Ronnie Hillman

Average Total Defense: 351 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Miles Burris

Prediction: San Diego State

Hawai’i Bowl: Hawai’i vs. Tulsa

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HONOLULU - SEPTEMBER 02: Bryant Moniz #17 of the University of Hawaii Warriors carries the ball during first half action against the University of Southern California Trojans at Aloha Stadium September 2, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Kent Nishimura

Date: Dec. 24
Time:  8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Honlulu, Hawai’i
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Hawai’i (-10)

Hawai’i Warriors
Record: 10-3
Conference: WAC

Average Total Offense: 496 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Bryant Moniz

Average Total Defense: 344 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Mana Silva
 
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Record: 9-3
Conference: Conference USA

Average Total Offense: 503 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB G.J. Kinne

Average Total Defense: 442 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Curnelius Arnick

Prediction: Hawai’i

Little Caesars Bowl: Toledo vs. Florida International

T.Y. Hilton

Date: Dec. 26
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Toledo (-1.5)

Toledo Rockets
Record: 8-4
Conference: MAC

Average Total Offense: 359 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Eric Page

Average Total Defense: 369 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Dan Molls
 
Florida International Panthers
Record: 6-6
Conference: Sun Belt

Average Total Offense: 402 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR T.Y. Hilton

Average Total Defense: 363 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Anthony Gaitor

Prediction: Florida International

Independence Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Air Force

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BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 04: Running back Anthony Allen #18 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs with the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on November 4, 2010 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 27
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Channel: ESPN2
Vegas Spread: Air Force (-3)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Record: 6-6
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 414 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Anthony Allen

Average Total Defense: 378 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Brad Jefferson
 
Air Force Falcons
Record: 8-4
Conference: Mountain West

Average Total Offense: 437 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Asher Clark

Average Total Defense: 351 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Reggie Rembert

Prediction: Georgia Tech

Champs Sports Bowl: West Virginia vs. N.C. State

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RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Russell Wilson #16 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on September 16, 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/

Date: Dec. 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: Orlando, Florida
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: West Virginia (-3)

West Virginia Mountaineers
Record: 9-3
Conference: Big East

Average Total Offense: 376 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Tavon Austin

Average Total Defense: 251 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DT Chris Neild
 
North Carolina State Wolfpack
Record: 8-4
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 405 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Russell Wilson

Average Total Defense: 340 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Nate Irving

Prediction: North Carolina State

Insight Bowl: Missouri vs. Iowa

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TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 18: Defensive end Adrian Clayborn #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes in action during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 34-2

Date: Dec. 28
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Missouri (-1)

Missouri Tigers
Record: 10-2
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 401 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Blaine Gabbert

Average Total Defense: 350 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Aldon Smith
 
Iowa Hawkeyes
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 379 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Ricky Stanzi

Average Total Defense: 317 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Adrian Clayborn

Prediction: Iowa

Military Bowl: Maryland vs. East Carolina

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Ralph Friedgen of the Maryland Terrapins watches player warm-ups prior to the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers on September 13, 2007 at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire

Date: Dec. 29
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Washington D.C.
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Maryland (-7)

Maryland Terrapins
Record: 8-4
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 342 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Torrey Smith

Average Total Defense: 353 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Alex Wujciak
 
East Carolina Pirates
Record: 6-6
Conference: Conference USA

Average Total Offense: 445 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Dwayne Harris

Average Total Defense: 478 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Emanuel Davis

Prediction: Maryland

Texas Bowl: Illinois vs. Baylor

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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 20: Mikel Leshoure #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs on his way to a 339 yard rushing performance against the Northwestern Wildcats during a game played at Wrigley Field on November 20, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated

Date: Dec. 29
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Houston, Texas
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Baylor (-1)

Illinois Fighting Illini
Record: 6-6
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 385 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Mikel Leshoure

Average Total Defense: 344 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Martez Wilson
 
Baylor Bears
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 478 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Robert Griffin III

Average Total Defense: 427 Yards
Key Defensive Player: NT Phil Taylor

Prediction: Illinois

Alamo Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Arizona

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Nick Foles #8 of the Arizona Wildcats throews a pass against the Oregon Ducks on November 26, 2010 at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 29
Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Oklahoma State (-4.5)

Oklahoma State Cowboys
Record: 10-2
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 537 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Justin Blackmon

Average Total Defense: 363 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Ugo Chinasa
 
Arizona Wildcats
Record: 7-5
Conference: Pac-10

Average Total Offense: 445 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Nick Foles

Average Total Defense: 342 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Ricky Elmore

Prediction: Arizona

Armed Forces Bowl: SMU vs. Army

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DALLAS - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Kyle Padron #2 of the SMU Mustangs celebrates a touchdown in the third quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 24, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 30
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: SMU (-7.5)

SMU Mustangs
Record: 7-6
Conference: Conference USA

Average Total Offense: 414 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Kyle Padron

Average Total Defense: 362 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Taylor Reed
 
Army Black Knights
Record: 6-6
Conference: Independent

Average Total Offense: 338 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Jared Hassin

Average Total Defense: 332 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Stephen Anderson

Prediction: SMU

Pinstripe Bowl: Syracuse vs. Kansas State

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LAWRENCE, KS - OCTOBER 14: Daniel Thomas #8 of the Kansas State Wildcats carries the ball as Olaitan Oguntodu #44 of the Kansas Jayhawks defends during the game on October 14, 2010 at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Im

Date: Dec. 30
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: New York City, New York
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Syracuse (-1)

Syracuse Orange
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big East

Average Total Offense: 308 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Delone Carter

Average Total Defense: 293 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Derrell Smith
 
Kansas State Wildcats
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 378 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Daniel Thomas

Average Total Defense: 441 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB David Garrett

Prediction: Kansas State

Music City Bowl: North Carolina vs. Tennessee

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Quinton Coples #90 of the North Carolina Tar Heels and the rest of his teammates celebrate the win over the Boston College Eagles on November 21, 2009 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Tar Heels defea

Date: Dec. 30
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: North Carolina (-1.5)

North Carolina Tar Heels
Record: 7-5
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 390 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Dwight Jones

Average Total Defense: 338 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DT Quinton Coples
 
Tennessee Volunteers
Record: 6-6
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 365 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Denarius Moore

Average Total Defense: 381 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Janzen Jackson

Prediction: North Carolina

Holiday Bowl: Nebraska vs. Washington

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Taylor Martinez #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers drops back to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Big 12 Championship at Cowboys Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/

Date: Dec. 30
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Location: San Diego, California
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Nebraska (-14)

Nebraska Cornhuskers
Record: 10-3
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 414 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Taylor Martinez

Average Total Defense: 304 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Prince Amukamara
 
Washington Huskies
Record: 6-6
Conference: Pac-10

Average Total Offense: 364 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Jake Locker

Average Total Defense: 401 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Mason Foster

Prediction: Nebraska

Meineke Car Care Bowl: South Florida vs. Clemson

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 18: Da'Quan Bowers #93 of the Clemson Tigers against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 31
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Clemson (-5)

South Florida Bulls
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big East

Average Total Offense: 311 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Dontavia Bogan

Average Total Defense: 320 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Jacquian Williams
 
Clemson Tigers
Record: 6-6
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 337 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Jamie Harper

Average Total Defense: 323 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Da’Quan Bowers

Prediction: Clemson

Sun Bowl: Miami vs. Notre Dame

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 20: Leonard Hankerson #85 of the Miami Hurricanes runs after a catch during a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 31
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: El Paso, Texas
Channel: CBS
Vegas Spread: Miami (-3)

Miami Hurricanes
Record: 7-5
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 422 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Leonard Hankerson

Average Total Defense: 317 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Allen Bailey
 
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Record: 7-5
Conference: Independent

Average Total Offense: 378 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Michael Floyd

Average Total Defense: 353 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Manti Te’o

Prediction: Miami

Liberty Bowl: Georgia vs. Central Florida

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 31
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Georgia (-6.5)

Georgia Bulldogs
Record: 6-6
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 393 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR A.J. Green

Average Total Defense: 335 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Justin Houston
 
Central Florida Knights
Record: 10-3
Conference: Conference USA

Average Total Offense: 384 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Ronnie Weaver

Average Total Defense: 318 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Bruce Miller

Prediction: Georgia

Chick fil A Bowl: South Carolina vs. Florida State

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Rodney Hudson #62 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Date: Dec. 31
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: South Carolina (-3)

South Carolina Gamecocks
Record: 9-4
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 391 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Marcus Lattimore

Average Total Defense: 357 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Stephon Gilmore
 
Florida State Seminoles
Record: 9-4
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 386 Yards
Key Offensive Player: OG Rodney Hudson

Average Total Defense: 349 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Nigel Bradham

Prediction: Florida State

TicketCity Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Northwestern

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 1: Lyle Leong #19 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders jogs on the field during the game against the Texas Longhorns on November 1, 2008 at Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 1
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Dallas, Texas
Channel: ESPNU
Vegas Spread: Texas Tech (-9.5)

Northwestern Wildcats
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 392 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Jeremy Ebert

Average Total Defense: 415 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Vince Browne
 
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 452 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Lyle Leong

Average Total Defense: 463 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Brian Duncan

Prediction: Texas Tech

Outback Bowl: Florida vs. Penn State

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions during warmups before facing the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 1
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Tampa, Florida
Channel: ABC
Vegas Spread: Florida (-7.5)

Florida Gators
Record: 7-5
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 357 Yards
Key Offensive Player: AP Trey Burton

Average Total Defense: 302 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Ahmad Black
 
Penn State Nittany Lions
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 374 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Derek Moye

Average Total Defense: 352 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Chris Colasanti

Prediction: Penn State

Capital One Bowl: Alabama vs. Michigan State

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 23: Jerel Worthy #99 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a defensive play against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 23, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 35-27. (Photo by Jonatha

Date: Jan. 1
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Orlando, Florida
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Alabama (-10)

Alabama Crimson Tide
Record: 9-3
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 435 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Mark Ingram

Average Total Defense: 296 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Marcell Dareus
 
Michigan State Spartans
Record: 11-1
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 406 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Edwin Baker

Average Total Defense: 337 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Greg Jones

Prediction: Michigan State

Gator Bowl: Michigan vs. Mississippi State

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines runs with the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 1
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Channel: ESPN2
Vegas Spread: Mississippi State (-4.5)

Michigan Wolverines
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 500 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Denard Robinson

Average Total Defense: 447 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DT Mike Martin
 
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Record: 8-4
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 394 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Vick Ballard

Average Total Defense: 358 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Chris White

Prediction: Michigan

Rose Bowl: Wisconsin vs. TCU

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MADISON, WI - OCTOBER 16: John Clay #32 of the Wisconsin Badgers leaps to celebrate a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes with teammate Nick Toon #1 at Camp Randall Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I

Date: Jan. 1
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Pasadena, California
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: TCU (-2.5)

Wisconsin Badgers
Record: 11-1
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 450 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB John Clay

Average Total Defense: 323 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE J.J. Watt
 
TCU Horned Frogs
Record: 12-0
Conference: Mountain West

Average Total Offense: 490 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Andy Dalton

Average Total Defense: 215 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Tejay Johnson

Prediction: Wisconsin

Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs. UCONN

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Defensive end Jeremy Beal #44 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates with the Big 12 Championship Trophy after the Sooners beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 23-20 at Cowboys Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by

Date: Jan. 1
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Oklahoma (-17)

Oklahoma Sooners
Record: 11-2
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 478 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Ryan Broyles

Average Total Defense: 363 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Jeremy Beal
 
UCONN Huskies
Record: 8-4
Conference: Big East

Average Total Offense: 325 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Jordan Todman

Average Total Defense: 353 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Lawrence Wilson

Prediction: Oklahoma

Orange Bowl: Stanford vs. Virginia Tech

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 04: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles on their way to winning the ACC Championship 44-33 at Bank of America Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina

Date: Jan. 3
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Miami, Florida
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Stanford (-3)

Stanford Cardinal
Record: 11-1
Conference: Pac-10

Average Total Offense: 466 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Andrew Luck

Average Total Defense: 325 Yards
Key Defensive Player: NT Sione Fua
 
Virginia Tech Hokies
Record: 11-2
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 411 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Tyrod Taylor

Average Total Defense: 348 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Jayron Hosley

Prediction: Virginia Tech

Sugar Bowl: Ohio State vs. Arkansas

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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes prepares to take the field against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 4
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Ohio State (-3.5)

Ohio State Buckeyes
Record: 11-1
Conference: Big Ten

Average Total Offense: 448 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Terrelle Pryor

Average Total Defense: 250 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Brian Rolle
 
Arkansas Razorbacks
Record: 10-2
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 489 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Ryan Mallett

Average Total Defense: 339 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Jake Bequette

Prediction: Ohio State

GoDaddy.com Bowl: Middle Tennessee vs. Miami-Ohio

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 04: Quarterback Zac Dysert #4 of the Miami University RedHawks attempts a pass against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 6
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Middle Tennessee (-1)

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Record: 6-6
Conference: Sun Belt

Average Total Offense: 372 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Dwight Dasher

Average Total Defense: 384 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Jamari Lattimore
 
Miami (Ohio) Red Hawks
Record: 9-4
Conference:  MAC

Average Total Offense: 347 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Zac Dysert

Average Total Defense: 335 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Jerrell Wedge

Prediction: Miami (Ohio)

Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M vs. LSU

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of Texas A&M passes against the University of Texas during the second half at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 7
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Dallas, Texas
Channel: FOX
Vegas Spread: LSU (-1)

Texas A&M Aggies
Record: 9-3
Conference: Big 12

Average Total Offense: 447 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Jeff Fuller

Average Total Defense: 357 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Von Miller
 
LSU Tigers
Record: 10-2
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 334 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Stevan Ridley

Average Total Defense: 301 Yards
Key Defensive Player: CB Patrick Peterson

Prediction: Texas A&M

BBVA Compass Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Kentucky

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Wide receiver Chris Matthews #8 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates as he scores a touchdown on a fake field goal against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Phot

Date: Jan. 8
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Pittsburgh (-3)

Pittsburgh Panthers
Record: 7-5
Conference: Big East

Average Total Offense: 366 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Jonathan Baldwin

Average Total Defense: 304 Yards
Key Defensive Player: S Dom DeCicco
 
Kentucky Wildcats
Record: 6-6
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 437 Yards
Key Offensive Player: WR Chris Matthews

Average Total Defense: 353 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Danny Trevathan

Prediction: Kentucky

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Nevada vs. Boston College

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CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 03: Montel Harris #2 of the Boston College Eagles celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles on October 3, 2009 at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Im

Date: Jan. 9
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: San Francisco, California
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Nevada (-9.5)

Nevada Wolf Pack
Record: 12-1
Conference: WAC

Average Total Offense: 535 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Colin Kaepernick

Average Total Defense: 377 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DE Dontay Moch
 
Boston College Golden Eagles
Record: 7-5
Conference: ACC

Average Total Offense: 308 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB Montel Harris

Average Total Defense: 309 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Luke Kuechly

Prediction: Boston College

BCS Championship: Auburn Vs. Oregon

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers runs with the ball during the 2010 SEC Championship against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Date: Jan. 10
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Channel: ESPN
Vegas Spread: Auburn (-3)

Auburn Tigers
Record: 13-0
Conference: SEC

Average Total Offense: 497 Yards
Key Offensive Player: QB Cameron Newton

Average Total Defense: 362 Yards
Key Defensive Player: DT Nick Fairley
 
Oregon Ducks
Record: 12-0
Conference: Pac-10

Average Total Offense: 537 Yards
Key Offensive Player: RB LaMichael James

Average Total Defense: 331 Yards
Key Defensive Player: LB Casey Matthews

Prediction: Auburn