Washington 26 – Auburn 18 “Has Pac 12 Arrived Bowl” Peterson beat the higher ranked teams with less talented players at Boise St. Can he win with better players?
Notre Dame 21 – Michigan 19 “Coach Prestige Bowl” Both highly visible coaches have top 10 talent. Home field gets Norte Dame the win unless Harbaugh is the superior coach.
Miami 24 – LSU 16 “LSU Future Bowl” Can LSU eliminate the “Can’t Recruit QBs” label? Semi-home game for LSU does not get them over the top.
Florida State 38 – VA Tech 22 “Newer Coaches Bowl” First year coach with more talent verses third year coach. Taggart’s offensive scheming wins this one against weaker VA Tech linebackers.
West Virginia 32 – Tennessee 22 “Offense vs Defense Bowl” Holgorsen’s best team can’t blow this one unless D-coach Pruitt can become a Tennessee super hero overnight.