The Hokies struggled on offense for much of the year, but found a rhythm running the ball over the last month of the season. Maryland started but needed to beat Rutgers in its last game to get bowl eligible for the first time under Mike Locksley. UTEP has had a fantastic season to get to a bowl game but went in its last five games. Old Dominion did not play football in and started the season with a record, only to rally and win five straight to get bowl eligible in Year 1 under Ricky Rahne.
Tulsa also rallied to reach a bowl, winning its last three games, including a road upset over SMU, to get to Wyoming was a tough team to figure out. The Cowboys won four to start the season then lost four before alternating wins and losses in its past four games.
Kent State won the MAC East with a record in the conference but was overmatched outside the conference and lost to the three Power Five teams it played. Liberty is coached by a familiar face Hugh Freeze and has an NFL draft prospect Malik Willis at quarterback, but enters the bowl game on a three-game losing streak. Eastern Michigan is looking for its first bowl win since The Eagles have played in three bowl games under Chris Creighton, but lost them all.
Welcome to the bowl game created so every team could go to a bowl game this season. The Frisco Football Classic effectively replaces the canceled Redbox Bowl and accommodates a North Texas team that won five straight at the end of the season to get to a bowl game and a Miami team that started the season before winning four of six down the stretch. Toledo was a preseason favorite in the MAC, but finished third in its division. The Rockets finished the season winning three of four, however, and are looking to win their first bowl game since MTSU needed a come-from-behind win in its last game to get bowl eligible.
The Blue Raiders are just in bowls under head coach Rick Stockstill. Georgia State has won six of seven entering bowl play while Ball State has lost three of its past five. Breaking down the best potential candidate and a few alternatives for the seven current head coach openings in the NFL. Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling updates his early projections for the NFL draft following the conclusion of the regular season.
The Knicks have made the first big trade of , acquiring Cam Reddish from the Hawks. It seems Robert Kraft laid down the gauntlet for Bill Belichick. After learning that the Pistons voided the Bol Bol deal, Motiejunas spoke out about the situation. Six years later, I am still here and have many years to go," The same problems Wentz had in Philadelphia reared their ugly head for much of the season in Indianapolis.
Here are the decisions the Colts have to make, and their timeline to make them. Two Crimson Tide coaches are accepting promotions at there big-time programs. Steve Young couldn't understand Sean McVay's second-half thought process in the Week 18 regular-season finale between the Rams and 49ers. They should get one for the NFC divisional round Jan. Here is the latest Dan Graziano says there are 3 candidates emerging as early favorites in the Bears head coach search.
And they all have something in common. Klay Thompson had a very Klay-like reaction to not getting the ball on an open-look in transition. The Kings made sure to troll Russell Westbrook extensively during Wednesday night's game, and the Lakers star clapped back postgame after his Lakers lost. James Wiseman had his initial meniscus surgery on April Saturday is Jan. That's a nine-month gap, which is on the far end of the more cautious recovery and return-to-action timetable.
Should the Broncos interview any of these coaches? Read full article. Sam Cooper and Nick Bromberg. Welcome to bowl season! Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, stands on the sideline during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship against Houston on in Cincinnati. Story continues. Liberty quarterback Malik Willis 7 passes against Mississippi in the first half in a November game.
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Eagles Wire. Yahoo Sports. Liberty Bowl — Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech Dec. Mike Leach's Mississippi State taking on one of his former teams is one of the more intriguing storylines of the bowl season. However, the intrigue in this matchup may not last too long.
Early Pick: Mississippi State. San Diego State Dec. A meeting of two of the top Group of 5 programs is a big-time matchup for the Frisco Bowl. The Aztecs can use the bowl prep to sort out a few things on offense after a rough performance against Utah State.
Holiday Bowl — NC State vs. UCLA Dec. ET, FOX. Stopping the pass was an issue for UCLA in the regular season, and on paper, Leary and the Wolfpack playmakers should be able to take advantage on Dec. Early Pick: NC State. Wake Forest Dec. Behind quarterback Sam Hartman and a cast of talented weapons at receiver, the Demon Deacons reached double-digit victories for the second time in school history. Music City Bowl — Tennessee vs.
Purdue Dec. Get ready for fireworks in the Music City. Tennessee averaged Early Pick: Tennessee. Citrus Bowl — Iowa vs. Kentucky Jan. Kentucky and Iowa have never met on the gridiron, but the first meeting between these two teams features an interesting storyline with Kentucky coach Mark Stoops facing off against his alma mater.
The Hawkeyes have been stingy on defense all year 4. Early Pick: Kentucky. Alamo Bowl — Oregon vs. Oklahoma Dec. The last meeting between these two teams in was a memorable one, and the Sooners are dipping into their past for a familiar face to lead the team in San Antonio.
Oregon ended the year on a down note with a loss to Utah in the Pac title game and will have to play significantly better along the line of scrimmage to win this one. Early Pick: Oklahoma. Cheez-It Bowl — Iowa State vs. Clemson Dec. Although coordinator Brent Venables is off to Norman to take over as the Oklahoma head coach, and uncertainty remains over who will call plays in this game, this unit will be a good matchup for an Iowa State offense that averaged The Cyclones held teams to 5.
Early Pick: Clemson. Outback Bowl — Penn State vs. Arkansas Jan. Arkansas and Penn State have never met on the gridiron, and with a relatively even matchup on paper, this should be a good battle in Tampa on Jan.
Jefferson total yards a game , and receiver Treylon Burks The Nittany Lions have struggled to run the ball successfully and had issues in pass protection this year, but if quarterback Sean Clifford has time, the team has a strong group of receivers on the outside — including Jahan Dotson 91 catches and Parker Washington 57 — to test the Hogs secondary.
Early Pick: Arkansas. Fiesta Bowl — Notre Dame vs. Oklahoma State Jan. Early Pick: Notre Dame. Sugar Bowl — Ole Miss vs. Baylor Jan. The Jan. The Bears won 11 games on the strength of a standout defense, but an improved offensive line and ground game propelled the offense to an average of Quarterback Gerry Bohanon missed the last two contests due to a hamstring jury but could return for this contest. Early Pick: Ole Miss.
Peach Bowl — Michigan State vs. Pitt Dec. Pickett has passed for 4, yards and 42 touchdowns and should close out his career on a high note against a secondary that has allowed 26 passing scores this fall. Also, this game is a reunion of sorts for Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi. Early Pick: Pitt. Rose Bowl — Utah vs. Ohio State Jan. The Buckeyes averaged Early Pick: Ohio State. Cotton Bowl — Alabama vs. Cincinnati Dec. A David vs.
Early Pick: Alabama. Orange Bowl — Michigan vs. Georgia Dec. The Wolverines tweaked their defense and leaned on ends Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo to hold teams to Georgia appeared to be the No. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs still have a dominant defense. The early line favors Georgia by a touchdown.
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