2008 college football bowl game projections




















Poinsettia Bowl: Navy vs. Central Florida. New Mexico Bowl: New Mexico vs. Louisiana Tech. Las Vegas Bowl: Air Force vs. Arizona State. Motor City Bowl: Central Michigan vs. Champ Sports Bowl: Michigan vs.

Virginia Tech. Meineke Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Florida State. Alamo Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Independence Bowl: Kansas State vs. Armed Forces Bowl: Oregon State vs. Humanitarian Bowl: Boise State vs. Music City Bowl: Mississippi State vs.

Wake Forest. Chick-fil-A Bowl: Boston College vs. Outback Bowl: Michigan State vs. Will Kirby Smart's team recharge better this time around? Both defenses are excellent and both can run the ball with multiple backs.

Georgia's defense is prideful, though, and Smart will challenge the group after the LSU debacle. Boston College would love Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to switch sidelines, but it's not going to happen. After falling just short of an AAC title, the Bearcats take out their frustrations.

After a close first half, the Bearcats take control in the third quarter and post their second straight win season. Tennessee looked really good down the stretch, winning its final five games behind an improved defense. Vols top receiver Jauan Jennings is suspended for the first half of the game, which gives Whop Philyor , Stevie Scott and Indiana's offense an opportunity for the early lead.

Indiana's struggles against teams with winning records are a concern, though, and Tennessee will rally for a close win. Ohio wasn't far away from a much better season than its record indicated, going in games decided by 10 points or fewer. Nathan Rourke is a talented dual-threat quarterback who should be able to have success against Nevada's defense. Nevada coach Jay Norvell did a good job getting his team to seven wins, but the Wolf Pack are really banged up and limited on both sides of the ball.

Frank Solich wins his third straight bowl game. Tulane is the better team but also stumbled down the stretch, losing its final three games and five of its last six. Then again, I picked against the Green Wave in last year's bowl and paid the price. The key here is whether Southern Miss' run defense 18th nationally can contain Tulane's strong rushing attack 13th nationally. Although Miami won its conference championship game and Louisiana fell short, the Ragin' Cajuns have geographic and matchup advantages here.

Louisiana is much better on offense, and efficient quarterback Levi Lewis makes enough plays against a strong Miami defense. The RedHawks get a bit of everything from their freshman quarterback, Brett Gabbert , but Billy Napier's team pulls away in the second half. Dabo Swinney congratulates his team for being the first team since to start the season No.

This game has it all: elite quarterbacks, incredible wide receivers, dynamic defenders, charismatic head coaches and a party atmosphere that will be unrivaled during the bowl season.

The Tigers give an improving LSU defense all it can handle, but Joe Burrow rallies the Tigers to complete a dream season where everything lined up perfectly. Burrow throws two fourth-quarter touchdown passes, including the game winner to Justin Jefferson in the final minute. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Predictions for all 41 bowl games.

Clemson Tigers. Bama's Williams, Kiper's top WR, enters draft. Ole Miss Rebels. USC receiver McCoy back in portal for third time. USC Trojans. LSU Tigers.

Boston College Eagles. UVa QB Armstrong returning to play fifth season. Virginia Cavaliers. RB Johnson follows Napier to Gators as transfer.

Florida Gators. Colorado RB Broussard enters transfer portal. Colorado Buffaloes. Final college football power rankings: Bowl season shakes up top Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Way-Too-Early college football top Michigan State names Caesars the Spartans' official sportsbook. Michigan State Spartans. The Oscar winner and the college football hot taker. Georgia Bulldogs. The biggest questions facing college football's postseason: Playoff format, opt-outs and more. For Georgia fans, a title 41 years in the making and worth every minute. Victory and vindication for Georgia's Stetson Bennett.

SVP gives his winners for 1st weekend of bowl season Scott Van Pelt serves up his winners for the first weekend of bowl season, including selections from Week 16 of the NFL season.

Dec 8, Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN. Graduate of Northwestern University. Follow on Twitter. Bonagura: Petersen leaving Washington is a bombshell ESPN college sports reporter Kyle Bonagura explains that Chris Petersen stepped down as head football coach at Washington in order to recharge, and adds that Jimmy Lake is a suitable replacement. Riley confident in Hurts to fuel victory Lincoln Riley discusses the defensive improvements the Sooners have made throughout the season and expresses his confidence in Jalen Hurts.

Henry , B. Sanders , R. Williams , T. Dorsett , T. All-Americans: A. Cooper , J. Clowney , L. Kuechly , L. Fitzgerald , C. School Streak Finder , Rivalry Finder. Harbaugh , W. Hayes , B. Kelly , T. Osborne , P. Heisman , Bednarik , Maxwell , Outland , Groza Forfeits and Vacated Games , Random Page , We're Social BCS Championship.

Florida 1. Oklahoma 2. Ball State Texas 3. Ohio State International Bowl. Utah 7. Alabama 4. Mississippi Texas Tech 8. East Carolina. Virginia Tech Cincinnati Southern California 5.



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