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Cincinnati vs. Louisville College Football Pick Prediction 12/17/2022
Cincinnati vs. Louisville—Head coach Luke Fickell exits the Bearcats for Wisconsin. Louisville has also announced their head coach for next season. Both starting quarterbacks are out of this game. Bearcats fell to 9-3 with their 27-24 defeat at home in the AAC Championship game to the Tulane Green Wave. Sophomore Evan Prater had a poor outing in the loss to the Green Wave completing 38.5% with 3.9 yards per attempt. On the season, a 53.8% completion rate with 6.5 yards per attempt. He has been with the program since 2020. Louisville fell to 7-5 after their 26-13 road defeat to Kentucky. Brock Domann completed 66.7% with 6.1 yards per attempt. He threw for 129 yards with a touchdown and interception. On the year, Domann a 53.7% completion rate with 7 yards per attempt. Cardinals have the more efficient offense the final three games. They do have opt outs so backup playmakers will see significant roles. Still prefer Cardinals here. Play Louisville -1.5.
Florida vs. Oregon St College Football Pick Prediction 12/17/2022
Florida vs. Oregon St—Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson has opted out of the bowl game. Florida finished at 6-6 after their 45-38 road defeat to Florida St. Jack Miller is an Ohio St transfer who has attempted fourteen passes this year. Many of the Gators receiving crew opted out but. But SEC teams have depth in these playmaker positions. Oregon St is 9-3 after their 38-34 home win to Oregon. Beavers season turned around with the change to Ben Gulbranson at quarterback. Gulbranson in the win against Oregon, completed 46.2% with 4.6 yards per attempt. He threw for 60 yards and two interceptions. On the season, Gulbranson a 62.3% completion rate with 7.4 yards per attempt. With many opt outs the Gators backups and offense will get their chance to get on top of the depth chart for next season. No coaching changes at Florida so next season begins here. Line move, too much here. Play Florida +8.5.
Washington St vs. Fresno St College Football Pick Prediction 12/17/2022
Washington St vs. Fresno St—Washington St finished at 7-5 after their 51-33 home defeat to Washington. They moved the football for 433 yards in the win. Sophomore quarterback Cameron Ward has started all 12 games. In the loss to the Huskies, Ward completed 63.5% with 6.2 yards per attempt. He passed for 322 yards and two touchdowns. Ward on the year completed 64.1% with 6.7 yards per attempt. Fresno St are champions of the Mountain West after their 28-16 win at Boise St two weeks ago. Bulldogs have won eight straight. Fresno St quarterback Jack Haener is an NFL prospect and playing in this game to help his draft status. In the win against Boise St, he completed 63% with 6.8 yards per attempt. He threw for 184 yards and a touchdown. Haener a 72.6% completion rate, 18 touchdowns, 3 picks and 8.3 yards per attempt. Past three games Bulldogs defense holding teams to 300 yards. Cougars defense giving up 492 yards, 5.3 yards per rush and 351 passing with 8.6 yards per attempt. Lots of motivation for Haener for a good look as he missed games due to injury earlier in the year. Play Fresno St -4.
Rice vs. Southern Miss College Football Pick Prediction 12/17/2022
Rice vs. Southern Miss—Rice is the lone losing team in the bowls as they sit at 5-7. Owls come off the 21-17 road defeat at North Texas for their third straight loss. Quarterback TJ McMahon has not played the past two games and have not participated in practice. AJ Padgett expected starter. Padgett in the loss to North Texas, completed 59.1% with 10.4 yards per attempt. He passed for 229 yards a touchdown and pick. This season, Padgett a 50% completion rate with 8.5 yards per attempt. Southern Miss finished at 6-6. They beat UL Monroe 20-10 on the road to become bowl eligible after losing three straight Conference USA games. Quarterback Trey Lowe completed 62.5% in the win with 10.6 yards per pass attempt. He threw for 170 yards and a touchdown. This season, Lowe 53.4% completion rate with 7.7 yards per attempt. The senior has a year of eligibility left so a good showing can put him in contention for next season’s starting job. Rice defense past three games giving up 417 yards, 6.4 yards per rush and 8.4 yards per attempt. Golden Eagles defense in the better form. Play Southern Miss -6.5.
SMU vs. BYU College Football Pick Prediction 12/17/2022
SMU vs. BYU—Quarterback Jaren Hall is doubtful with an ankle injury he suffered in the final regulars season game. SMU is 7-5 after a 34-31 home win to Memphis. They did win four of five to close the season with the loss coming at Tulane. Tanner Morecai is an Oklahoma transfer in his final year of eligibility. He completed 73.3% with 7.6 yards per attempt in the win. He threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns. Mordecai on the campaign a 64.3% completion rate with 8.1 yards per attempt. A Top Ten passer in the country will get a look up to the NFL draft so there is motivation for a good showing. BYU has won three straight after their 35-26 road win at Stanford. Cougars rolled up 451 yards with 358 rushing in the win. Past three games the Cougars have averaged 244 rushing yards with 6 yards per run. BYU backup Jacob Conover has transferred leaving the team in a bind. Cade Fennegan is reported as the likely starter in this bowl game. He is a Boise St transfer who threw 28 passes in 2020-21 season. BYU likely keep this on the ground which is a good thing considering that the Mustangs run defense past three games is allowing 214 yards with 5.5 yards per rush. Cougars have the better defense. Play BYU +4.5.
North Texas vs. Boise St College Football Pick Prediction 12/17/2022
North Texas vs. Boise St—North Texas finished at 7-6 and fired their head coach with their defensive coordinator taking over. Mean Green fell in the Conference USA title game to UTSA 48-27 giving up 571 yards with 344 in the passing game. Quarterback Austin Aune is a junior and announced that he will enter the NFL draft next season. Aune in the loss to UTSA completed 48.3% with 6.7 yards per attempt. He passed for 194 yards a touchdown and two interceptions. On the year, he is completing 56.7% with 8.7 yards per attempt. A completion rate, this low for a poor defensive conference has one scratching his head about going pro early. Boise St concluded the regular season at 9-4 after their 28-16 home loss to Fresno St in the Mountain West championship Game. Broncos showed improvement with the quarterback change to the running quarterback Taylen Green. He had a poor showing in the loss to the Bulldogs by completing 44.7% with 4.6 yards per attempt. He passed for 175 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. On the year, Green a 61.4% completion rate with 7.7 yards per attempt. He has averaged 6.8 yards per rush with 467 yards. Broncos leading running back out with injury as well as two rotation receivers. Boise St coach former defensive coordinator and interim coach for North Texas is their defensive coordinator. Broncos have played well on defense this year. Play Boise St and North Texas under 59.5.