Poinsettia Bowl 2010: Navy Looks To Run All Over San Diego State in So. Cal

College bowl season is here and the next game on Santa's list is the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl.

The game features two talented teams in the Navy Midshipmen (9-3), and the San Diego State Aztecs (8-4).

It will be a home game for the Aztecs however since the game will be played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

Still expect the Midshipmen faithful to travel in support of one of the nation's top rushing offenses. It is also Navy's third bowl game in San Diego in six years.

Navy's triple option, lead by senior quarterback Ricky Dobbs, will likely present the game's most unique match up considering the field will likely be rain-soaked by kick off.

Navy's rushing attack is ranked fifth in the nation as the Midshipmen average a shade under 289 yards per game on the ground.

The Aztecs rank only 63rd in rushing offense but they certainly hold their own through the air, ranking 11th in the nation in passing offense while racking up over 300 passing yards per game.

Both teams score over 31 points per contest and hold their own defensively.

As mentioned before Navy's unique offensive approach which tends to eat up plenty of clock and keep the opposing offense on the sideline will likely be the difference between these two evenly matched squads.

Not to mention, just when they have ran you to death, they can break the game open with a big pass play over the top.

San Diego State is more than capable of slowing the Midshipmen attack though, and will be extra energized to play in front of their home fans in a December bowl game two days before Christmas.

Keep your eyes on quarterback Ricky Dobbs, leader of Navy's superb ground attack, and San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley, who has thrown for over 3,500 yards and 26 touchdowns this season.

Both will have a huge impact on the game and look to lead their respective teams to Poinsettia Bowl glory.

Prediction: Navy wins 31-23

Patrick Clarke is a student at Towson University and a writing intern for Bleacher Report.