New Year's Day is the best day of the year for college football watching. Here are bowl picks and predictions for the day's action.
Bowl Picks
Iowa vs. South Carolina-
In the Outback Bowl, this will be a defensive struggle between two top-notch coaches in Kirk Ferentz and Steve Spurrier. Shonn Greene for Iowa is the difference.
Bowl Pick: Iowa 28, South Carolina 17
Nebraska vs. Clemson-
Not a great matchup here, and this is a tough game to pick. Clemson in particular is a hard team to figure out. But Nebraska's defensive line will pave the way for a win in the Gator Bowl.
Bowl Pick: Nebraska 25, Clemson 19
Michigan State vs. Georgia-
In the Capital One Bowl, Javon Ringer and Knowshon Moreno will both get their yards but Georgia's superior athletes on defense will lead to a win.
Bowl Pick: Georgia 36, MSU 27
Penn State vs. USC-
The Trojans will have home field advantage as usual in the Rose Bowl but they have to be tired of playing there. Penn State will be jacked up, however, and their running game and surprisingly good defense will help pull the upset.
Bowl Pick: PSU 29, USC 23
Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech-
Not the best Orange Bowl matchup ever here. Virginia Tech will win this game on the strength of their defense and special teams.
Bowl Pick: VT 21, Cincinnati 17
Bowl Picks
Iowa vs. South Carolina-
In the Outback Bowl, this will be a defensive struggle between two top-notch coaches in Kirk Ferentz and Steve Spurrier. Shonn Greene for Iowa is the difference.
Bowl Pick: Iowa 28, South Carolina 17
Nebraska vs. Clemson-
Not a great matchup here, and this is a tough game to pick. Clemson in particular is a hard team to figure out. But Nebraska's defensive line will pave the way for a win in the Gator Bowl.
Bowl Pick: Nebraska 25, Clemson 19
Michigan State vs. Georgia-
In the Capital One Bowl, Javon Ringer and Knowshon Moreno will both get their yards but Georgia's superior athletes on defense will lead to a win.
Bowl Pick: Georgia 36, MSU 27
Penn State vs. USC-
The Trojans will have home field advantage as usual in the Rose Bowl but they have to be tired of playing there. Penn State will be jacked up, however, and their running game and surprisingly good defense will help pull the upset.
Bowl Pick: PSU 29, USC 23
Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech-
Not the best Orange Bowl matchup ever here. Virginia Tech will win this game on the strength of their defense and special teams.
Bowl Pick: VT 21, Cincinnati 17
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