Cincinnati manages to cover, but Alabama wins this one handily. I also really worry about the Bearcats’ offensive line. But in the end, Alabama has a little too much skill. Desmond Ridder is going to get the ball out fast – Bryce Young showed that as the blueprint to beat UGA – and I expect the Bearcats to hold up defensively Cincinnati has the best cornerback pairing in the nation. Hummer: Cincinnati +13.5 Frankly, I think Alabama is just a little too deep and a little too good up front for Cincinnati to deal with. We're going to hear all sorts of questions about Ohio State's focus if the Utes win their first-ever Rose Bowl appearance and no one inside that Utah locker room or within the fanbase will care all that much. … Ohio State 31, Utah 24.Ĭrawford: Utah +6.5 Who is suiting up for the Buckeyes? Will Ohio State be motivated? How much energy does Ryan Day's team have left in the tank after the loss to Michigan torpedoed a chance at a playoff berth and Big Ten title? I'm going with the other side here, the hotter team playing their best football of the season right now. Even if Ohio State’s top targets opt out, this is a chance to meet the team’s next generation of pass-catching stars. Still, I just don’t think the Utes have the firepower to keep up here. That’s been an issue for Ohio State all year in its losses – Oregon and Michigan – and I can see it happening again. My eyes, however, question how the Buckeyes will handle Utah’s physicality in the trenches. All of the numbers tell you to take Ohio State to cover. Hummer: Ohio State -6.5 This is an interesting game. (Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports) He deserves more praise than he's getting nationally. Sam Pittman is going for his ninth with in Year 2 at a program just recently was struggling at the bottom of the SEC West. I'll admit, I would've liked them more with Burks available, but a wide receiver being out isn't going to alter my selection. … Penn State 28, Arkansas 27.Ĭrawford: Arkansas +3 One of my five favorite bowl games this season in terms of quality matchup, I really like the Razorbacks in this spot. I wish I knew the status of Jahan Dotson – star Arkansas WR Treylon Burks is not playing – but I’ll take the Nittany Lions anyway.
I also feel like both of these teams want to be here. The Nittany Lions have one of the nation’s best pass defenses. The Razorbacks are excellent against the run. These teams are so closely matched, though their strengths vary. Hummer: Arkansas +3 This might be my favorite matchup of bowl season. The Gamecocks have questions offensively and with Sam Howell suiting up for his final game at North Carolina, one would think he'd like to go out a winner at the same venue he beat South Carolina previously in his collegiate debut. If the line moves to below 7 by kickoff, I'll take the Tar Heels. … North Carolina 35, South Carolina 28.Ĭrawford: South Carolina +7.5 I have no idea what to expect from South Carolina in this game. But I’m taking UNC to win and South Carolina to cover. Personally, I’m like 1-7 picking UNC this year, so I’d ignore my advice. The Gamecocks have a good secondary, a bad offense and win a lot of games because they don’t make many mistakes. The worst version is a team that can’t run the ball, turns the ball over too much and gets scored on by anyone. The best version of the Tar Heels is an offensive juggernaut with a somewhat problematic defense. Hummer: South Carolina +7.5 As always, I come into this game wondering what version of North Carolina we’re going to get. Onto this month's picks for every bowl game.
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CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. All lines used in this exercise were taken at open and may have changed, some significantly. 247Sports colleague Chris Hummer nailed winners at a better than 60% clip during the regular season and will try and take the bowl crown as well.įor now, let's go speed-round through the entire bowl schedule and project who will win. Paired with our bowl games betting guide with tips on what to look for when places wagers this month, it's time to help you beat the books during the holiday season with as many winners as we can find. Proceed with caution if you're tailing my picks, however.
We've made our final predictions for every bowl game as the 2021 campaign nears it thrilling end. 10, culminating with the College Football Playoff National Championship from Indianapolis. College football's robust bowl season schedule kicks off Saturday in Nassau, Bahamas for the first of a record-setting number of games now through Jan.
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