College Football Bowl Season Bold Predictions

1. Hark! The Houston Cougars win

Both Houston and Florida State have momentum heading into their showdown in the Peach Bowl.  But the little guy has shown he has what it takes to slay the giant in previous New Year's Six and BCS bowls and this year figures to be no different.  The Cougars will have their hands full trying to contain Dalvin Cook, but their dynamic offense should keep it close.  Tom Herman comes up with his biggest win since departing Ohio State, as Houston wins 29 - 24.

2. On the first day of '16 OK State will surely see a victory over coach Freeze

We don't know yet if Ole Miss DL Robert Nkemdiche will play in the Sugar Bowl after his recent transgressions.  But at a minimum, the Rebels will have the distraction of dealing with questions regarding their star defensive player heading into their match-up with Oklahoma State.  I like the Cowboys in this one either way, as Ole Miss has been inconsistent since their early season win over Alabama, just like last year.  I think we see a repeat of their bowl performance from last season as well, though maybe not quite as lopsided.  Oklahoma State cruises to a 38 - 24 victory.

3. Do you see what I see?  Fifteen, fifteen, gashing Notre Dame; With another two hundred in a game;  With another two hundred in a game

A lot of people point to OSU's 12th ranked rushing attack vs Notre Dame's 65th ranked rushing defense as a mismatch in this year's Fiesta Bowl.  I am one of those people.  Zeke had a mere 33 yards in their pivotal loss to Michigan State, but followed it up with a big 214 yard day against the Wolverines in the Buckeyes' regular season finale.  I think #15 finishes off his college career with another masterful performance, as he tallies 200+ yards and carries Ohio State to a 35 - 23 win over the Irish in the desert.

4. I'm dreaming of a Hawkeye bowl win, just like the ones I used to know;  Where the linemen clash and the running backs dash, to score long touchdowns against their foe

It's the "Granddaddy of Them All" and Iowa is returning for just the sixth time in program history and the first time in 25 years.  Stanford, on the other hand, has reached the Rose Bowl fifteen times previously, this being their third visit in the past four years.  I don't know if the novelty has worn off for the Cardinal but I think the excitement surrounding this game for the Hawkeyes will give them a definite edge.  Both teams are tough, gritty football squads but I like Iowa in this one.  They put up a very good fight against Michigan State in the Big Ten championship and I think they will surprise people again with a close win on New Year's day.  20 - 14, Hawkeyes.

5. You better watch out, you better not cry;  You better not pout, I'm telling you why; Florida's gonna score a touchdown

The Gators' offense has been abysmal this year, coming in at 109th nationally in total offense.  Michigan, meanwhile, is ranked 4th in total defense.  But maybe, Florida will find a way into the end zone in the Citrus bowl.  It won't be enough to beat the Wolverines, though, as the Gators fall 17 - 10.