Illinois State Vs Western Kentucky Prediction
The Illini make their first bowl appearance under Lovie Smith and their first overall since 2014. Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Illinois State-Western Kentucky matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores. Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak. Final score: Louisiana 27, Miami (Ohio) 17. Both coaches did outstanding jobs this season, as Chris Klieman led Kansas State to eight wins in his first season, and Navy's Ken Niumatalolo rebounded from a 3-10 clunker with nine wins entering the Army game. Despite this working against what is traditionally a respected Aztec defense, the Broncos will have to incorporate more of the playbook via Taylen Green's arm. This game has lost a bit of its preseason hype, but it is still a rivalry game that both fanbases look forward to immensely. That's right, I'm predicting all 41 bowl matchups just hours after the matchups were finalized. Will Kirby Smart's team recharge better this time around? New Mexico Bowl: Central Michigan vs. San Diego State. The College Football Playoff field is set, along with the rest of the bowl matchups, so let's not waste any time and get picky. Both teams come in hot -- Charlotte has won five straight, Buffalo has won five of six -- but Buffalo has a coaching edge with veteran Lance Leipold and prevails behind running back Jaret Patterson and a stout defense featuring Khalil Mack's younger brother, Ledarius. Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl: Mississippi State vs. Louisville. After a poor finish, Pitt makes what amounts to a bowl road trip, as Eastern Michigan will take a short trip from Ypsilanti to Ford Field for the game.
Crystal Ball Predictions Feed. 6:45 p. on ESPN at NRG Stadium in Houston). Final score: Appalachian State 31, UAB 17. Boise State has made the tough decisions needed to move this team forward and look toward the future. These are similarly constructed teams, bolstered by elite-level offensive lines and well-coached defenses that rarely give up big plays. Both teams have wins against SEC opponents, as Wyoming beat Missouri and Georgia State stunned Tennessee in Knoxville. So, you liked our Illinois State vs. Western Kentucky betting predictions? Clemson returns to the site of its last loss, a 24-6 defeat to Jalen Hurts and Alabama in the 2017 CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl. Louisiana is much better on offense, and efficient quarterback Levi Lewis makes enough plays against a strong Miami defense. College FB Recruiting Show. Vrbo Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama. The teams are very close on paper, and while Kiffin's absence could hurt the Owls, star linebacker Akileis Leroy and the defense generate enough stops down the stretch. Can the defense take advantage of Jake Haener's absence?
The Golden Flashes keep this close for a while, but Utah State quarterback Jordan Love finishes an up-and-down junior season on a strong note, throwing two fourth-quarter touchdown passes. Valero Alamo Bowl: Utah vs. Texas. The Panthers should win this game fairly easily if they're motivated to play. What will the offense do for an encore after a brilliant second-half performance against San Diego State? Miami fell apart down the stretch and seems in need of a reset. College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl: Clemson vs. Ohio State. According to DimersBOT, Illinois State (+9. Final score: Clemson 29, Ohio State 23. Clay Helton is coming back and USC tries to springboard toward a critical 2020 season with its first Holiday Bowl win since 2014. But Hawai'i is playing at its home stadium and will challenge the Cougars with quarterback Cole McDonald and a balanced offense.
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This time, we get Mike Leach, a resurgent Air Force team and, of course, Cheez-Its. Latest BK Transfers. After a close first half, the Bearcats take control in the third quarter and post their second straight 11-win season. Final score: Arizona State 20, Florida State 15. Venue: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI. 7:30 p. on ESPN at the Alamodome in San Antonio).