BYU vs. UTEP - New Mexico Bowl
Who has the momentum coming into this bowl? Without a doubt the Cougars winning their last four of five games do. The Miners started the season coming out firing with a win in the first five of six games, but have dropped four of the last five games. These two former WAC rivals renew their rivalry for the first time since 1998. It would be interesting to see how this game plays out due to the highs and lows of both their seasons. The Miners only have 14 sacks on the season, so look for Jake Heaps to air it out. The Cougars can also seal the game with the running game.
BYU 31 - UTEP 14
Fresno St. vs. NIU - Humanitarian Bowl
Fresno easily comes into this bowl game with momentum after NIU head coach Jerry Kill and his two coordinators dashed off to Minnesota. Personally I'm not the type of person that respects coaches that leave their teams before bowl games, although I can understand it for professional reasons. As for the game, the Huskies still have a shot with their running game and Chad Spann. If that Fresno defense can prove itself against the run, and can air it out under Ryan Colburn's arm, it will be the final blow to the season for NIU.
Fresno St. 35 - NIU 17
Troy vs. Ohio - New Orleans Bowl
The key to this game? Can Ohio get their running back Vince Davidson going. Troy has been suspect to the run letting an average of 171 yards go by them on the season. However, the Troy defense does have a double dose of disaster in Mario Addison and Jonathan Massaquoi. These two defensive ends combine for a total of 20 sacks on the season. Expect this one to be close, and good way to end the beginning of the bowl seasons.
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