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| BYU Linebacker Kyle Van Noy had a huge game in their Poinsettia Bowl Victory over San Diego State |
This was a game that featured very little offense, especially in the first half, as San Diego State held a 6-3 lead going into the half. The second half was a completely different story, as BYU stepped it up on defense, especially linebacker Kyle Van Noy, as he scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery, and also ran an interception back for a score. He was undoubtedly the deciding factor in this game, as BYU scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to win the game 23-6.
I picked San Diego State in this game, so I am now 2-1 on bowl picks this season.
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| The knights of Central Florida will square off against Ball State tonight for the Beef O' Brady's Bowl |
How They Got Here:
Central Florida: The Knights of Central Florida had a good season this year, finishing with a 9-4 record in the Conference USA. Central Florida has a high powered offense that has been putting up 35 points per game this season, and its only losses came against Missouri, Ohio State, and Tulsa (twice). Central Florida lost the Conference USA Title Game to Tulsa, which put them in the Beef O' Brady's Bowl instead of going to the Liberty Bowl. Central Florida had some key wins over East Carolina, SMU, and Rice.
Ball State: The Cardinals of Ball State also had a good season as they went 9-3, represent the MAC conference, and look to pick up their first ever bowl win tonight against UCF. Ball State is 0-5 all time in bowl games heading into tonight's match up against the Knights. Ball State played a tough schedule this year, as the MAC Conference surprised some people by getting Northern Illinois to a BCS Bowl, and having seven teams in the conference be bowl eligible. Ball State relies on their explosive offense, but they don't play that great on defense, as they are ranked 91st in points allowed in the nation. Ball State picked up some key victories against Southern Florida, Ohio, Toledo, and Central Michigan.
Prediction: I picked against defense last time, as I picked San Diego State over BYU, and with Central Florida having such an explosive offense I have to go with the Knights in this match-up. Ball State will keep it close, but if they make a mistake Central Florida will take advantage of it, and I think that will be the difference. Central Florida wins this high scoring affair, 42-38.
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