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Iowa vs. Kentucky College Football Pick Prediction 12/31/2022
Iowa vs. Kentucky—Iowa concluded regular season at 7-5. They had their four game win streak snapped in a 24-17 home defeat to Nebraska which cost the Hawkeyes a trip to the Big Ten title game. Hawkeyes struggled offensively this season averaging just 255 yards per game. Defense sat fourth in the nation surrendering 278 yards per game and only 2.9 yards per rush attempt. Iowa will be without a safety who opted out. Starting quarterback Spencer is out with an injury and backup Alex Padilla hit the transfer portal. Joey Labas will make his first start. Kentucky sits 7-5 after a 26-13 home win to Louisville broke a two game losing streak. Wildcats had better offensive numbers with 336 yards but only 3.3 yards per rush. Two playmakers opt out for Kentucky in quarterback Will Levis and running back Chris Rodriguez. They will also be without a corner. Wildcats go with a fourth string starting at running back. Kaiya Sheron saw limited action in his freshman year completing 58.6% with 6.4 yards per attempt. Against an SEC schedule the Wildcats held teams to 320 yards with 6.4 yards per pass attempt. Wildcats fired their offensive coordinator. That Iowa loss at home to Nebraska leaves a bad taste to take the Hawkeyes here. Their quarterback has not thrown a pass and at least the Wildcats QB saw action this year. Play Kentucky +2.5.
Alabama vs. Kansas St College Football Pick Prediction 12/31/2022
Alabama vs. Kansas St—Alabama finished at 10-2. A road loss to LSU by one in overtime cost the Crimson Tide a shot in the playoffs. Their other loss came by three at Tennessee. Strong offensive numbers behind 476 yards a game and 5.6 yards per rush. Defense held opponents to 311 yards per game. They have no bowl opt outs but their players in the transfer portal will not play. Bryce Young will play and completed 64.1% of his passes with 8.4 yards per attempt. He threw for 27 touchdowns and five interceptions. Kansas St finished at 10-3 after their 31-28 win against TCU in the Big 12 title game. Wildcats offensive generated 420 yards with 5.1 yards per rush. Defense did surrender 365 yards per game. Quarterback Will Howard have completed 61.6% of his passes with 8.7 yards per attempt. Howard passed for 15 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Fast track in New Orleans and the Crimson Tide in their past three SEC games allowed 27 to Auburn, 24 to Ole Miss and 32 at LSU. Alabama past three games averaged 37.7 points per game. Play Alabama and Kansas St over 56.
TCU vs. Michigan College Football Pick Prediction 12/31/2022
TCU vs. Michigan—TCU concluded play at 12-1 after their 31-28 loss to Kansas St in the Big 12 championship game. Their past three games the Horned Frogs averaged 435 yards but the defense allowed 421. Max Duggan will enter the NFL draft following this game. He is a senior but had another year of eligibility. Duggan did not earn the starting quarterback job to enter the season. He has seen significant action in his four seasons at the school. In Big 12 action, Duggan a 62.5% completion rate with 8.6 yards per attempt. Michigan is 13-0. They closed out the season with a 45-23 road win at rival Ohio St and blew out Purdue 43-22 in the Big Ten championship game. J.J. McCarthy in his Big 12 games had a 61.4% completion rate with 7.4 yards per attempt. Wolverines run game past three games averaging 215 yards with 5.7 yards per attempt. Horned Frogs past three games allowing 199 rushing yards with 4.9 yards per attempt. TCU run defensive form massive concern. Play Michigan -7.5.
Ohio St vs. Georgia College Football Pick Prediction 12/31/2022
Ohio St vs. Georgia—Ohio St finished at 11-1 after their 45-23 home loss to Ohio St. Buckeyes allowed 530 yards to the Wolverines with 242 rushing. They have failed to cover four of five and allowed 402 yards to Maryland on the road in a failed cover. C.J. Shroud in Big Ten play completed 64.1% with 8.9 yards per attempt. He threw for 26 touchdowns and 6 picks. Georgia completed a 13-0 season after their 50-30 victory to LSU in the SEC title game. Bulldogs built a 35-10 halftime lead. Bulldogs averaged 493 yards and 39.2 points per game facing an SEC schedule. Recent double digit wins at Kentucky and Mississippi St. They had a fourteen point home win to Tennessee holding the Vols to 289 yards. Stetson Bennett in his past nine games against the SEC completed 65.3% with 8.1 yards per attempt. In the win against LSU, Bennett a 79.3% completion rate with 9.4 yards per attempt. He passed for 274 yards and four touchdowns. Buckeyes big plays allowed to the Wolverines the concern. Past three games Bulldogs running for 5.9 yards per rush with the Buckeyes allowing 4.6 yards per run. With an offseason to prepare the Bulldogs pounded Oregon. In their two playoff games last year, Georgia pounded Michigan 34-11 in the semis and Alabama 33-18 in the championship. Play Georgia -6.