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[Greenbacks]

Belk Bowl: Arkansas vs. No. 22 Virginia Tech
(5:30 p.m., ESPN, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina)

Despite an ACC championship game loss, Virginia Tech is trending in the right direction under Justin Fuente. Arkansas is simply too inconsistent and surprisingly shaky along both lines. Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans accounts for four scores as Virginia Tech finishes with 10 wins in Fuente's first season. Virginia Tech 38, Arkansas 27.​

 

[Greenbacks]

Valero Alamo Bowl: No. 12 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Colorado
(9 p.m., ESPN, Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas)

San Antonio will host another entertaining and competitive game between two league runners-up, but Colorado's experience and balance will make the difference. Mason Rudolph and James Washington strike early, but Colorado rallies behind running back Phillip Lindsay to cap an improbable season under coach Mike MacIntyre. Colorado 38, Oklahoma State 35.​

 

[Greenbacks]

Weather

Birmingham Bowl.....Sunny.....54 Degrees.....Wind 14 MPH

Belk Bowl.....Sunny.....57 Degrees.....Wind 15 MPH

Valero Alamo Bowl.....Dome

 

[Greenbacks]

BIRMINGHAM BOWL.....South Carolina Covers +10.....The Total Goes Over 62

Final/OT

	1	2	3	4	OT	T
[h=2] South Florida [/h] (11-2)	15	14	10	0	7	46
[h=2] South Carolina [/h] (6-7)	0	14	10	15	0	39

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[Greenbacks]

BELK BOWL.....Virginia Tech Covers -6.5.....The Total Stays Under 61

Final

	1	2	3	4	T
[h=2] Arkansas [/h] (7-6)	17	7	0	0	24
[h=2]22 Virginia Tech [/h] (10-4)	0	0	21	14	35

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[Greenbacks]

I need Oklahoma St +3 for the 4-0 sweep....Go Cowboys!

 

[Greenbacks]

Valero Alamo Bowl.....Oklahoma St. Covers +3.....The Total Stays Under 62.5

Final

	1	2	3	4	T
[h=2]12 Oklahoma State [/h] (10-3)	3	14	14	7	38
[h=2]10 Colorado [/h] (10-4)	0	0	0	8	8

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[slapshot]

I need Oklahoma St +3 for the 4-0 sweep....Go Cowboys!

nice :toast:

 

[Greenbacks]

AutoZone Liberty Bowl

When: 12:00 PM ET, Friday, December 30, 2016
Where: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee


AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL STORYLINES

1. Neither Georgia nor TCU entered the season aiming for a berth in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis on Dec. 30, but that is where they will end disappointing campaigns. The Horned Frogs are tied with Oklahoma for the best record in the Big 12 the past three years (29-9), but after finishing in the top 10 in the country each of the past two years, they won just six times this season. The Bulldogs also fell short of expectations, going 7-5 in Kirby Smart’s first season as head coach after finishing 10-3 in 2014 and 2015.

2. TCU’s roster features just 13 seniors, and head coach Gary Patterson looks to the bowl game as a springboard into next season. “It’s really about us growing up as a football team and finding out how we need to play going into next season, because we weren’t happy with this one,” Patterson told reporters. “Going 6-6 is not something we’re happy about.” The Horned Frogs lost three games by six points or less, including two in overtime, and closed the regular season with losses in four of their final six contests.

3. Smart’s first season was marked by a 1-4 stretch in the middle of the season, a stirring upset victory over Auburn and then a bitter home loss to in-state rival Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs have spent practice time working on improving execution, especially at quarterback, where freshman Jacob Eason has shown flashes of brilliance mixed with first-year mistakes. “He’s got to do a better job of commanding the huddle for our team and being a leader,” Smart told reporters.

TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: TCU -3.5 O/U 49

ABOUT GEORGIA (7-5, 4-4 SEC): The Bulldogs received surprisingly good news Dec. 15 when running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, who combined to rush for 1,741 yards and 10 touchdowns, announced they would return for their senior seasons. Eason completed 55 percent of his passes and threw for 14 touchdowns, but did not top 200 yards passing six times in 12 games (11 starts) as the Bulldogs ranked 11th in the SEC in scoring (24 points per game). Georgia’s defense forced 25 turnovers, tops in the conference, and ranked 18th nationally against the pass (186.9 yards per game).

ABOUT TCU (6-6, 4-5 Big 12): Quarterback Kenny Hill passed for 3,062 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first season after transferring from Texas A&M, but the junior threw 13 interceptions. A knee injury to wide receiver KaVontae Turpin disrupted an offense that still averaged 31.7 points and 475 yards of total offense per game, as Kyle Hicks rushed for 954 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, the Horned Frogs gave up 30 points six times, and followed up a dominant performance at Texas by allowing 30 points to Kansas State in the regular-season finale.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Georgia

Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 bowl games. Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Bowl games.

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Texas Christian

Horned Frogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Horned Frogs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Friday games. Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 bowl games. Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Bowl games. Horned Frogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Horned Frogs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Horned Frogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf. Horned Frogs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games. Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

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[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Georgia

Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 neutral site games. Under is 14-2 in Bulldogs last 16 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 vs. Big 12. Under is 7-2 in Bulldogs last 9 Bowl games. Under is 7-2 in Bulldogs last 9 bowl games. Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 non-conference games. Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 14-5 in Bulldogs last 19 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 games following a ATS loss.

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Texas Christian

Under is 6-0 in Horned Frogs last 6 games in December. Under is 4-0 in Horned Frogs last 4 games on fieldturf. Under is 8-1-1 in Horned Frogs last 10 Bowl games. Under is 8-1 in Horned Frogs last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 8-1-1 in Horned Frogs last 10 bowl games. Under is 6-1 in Horned Frogs last 7 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 non-conference games. Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games following a ATS loss. Over is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 6-2 in Horned Frogs last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 8-3-1 in Horned Frogs last 12 neutral site games.

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[h=3]Head to Head[/h] No trends available.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[Greenbacks]

Hyundai Sun Bowl

When: 2:00 PM ET, Friday, December 30, 2016
Where: Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas


HYUNDAI SUN BOWL STORYLINES

1. Stanford star running back Christian McCaffrey was a key part of the team’s five-game winning streak to close the regular season, but the junior will not play when the Cardinal face North Carolina in the Hyundai Sun Bowl on Dec. 30 in El Paso, Texas. McCaffrey, who leads the nation with 2,327 all-purpose yards and has posted 1,603 rushing yards, announced on Twitter that he will sit out the Sun Bowl to focus on his NFL draft preparation. McCaffrey’s early departure creates an opportunity for promising sophomore Bryce Love, who has three rushing touchdowns and averages 7.4 yards per carry.

2. The Sun Bowl may lack its original star power, but North Carolina junior quarterback Mitch Trubisky is an emerging NFL prospect who threw for nearly 3,500 yards and completed 69 percent of his passes with 28 touchdowns against four interceptions. The Tar Heels’ roller-coaster campaign included wins over Florida State, Miami and Pittsburgh as well as disappointing late-season losses to Duke and North Carolina State. “We weren’t able to overcome all the emotions we created for ourselves,” coach Larry Fedora told reporters. “There were a few games down the stretch that we didn’t play up to our capability. We didn’t make the ordinary plays that we needed to make.”

3. North Carolina needs a complete effort against Stanford, which fell out of the Pac-12 race with back-to-back losses to Washington and Washington State but ended the season by winning six of its final seven games. The Tar Heels allowed 235 yards per game on the ground and 28 rushing touchdowns, which doesn’t bode well against a Stanford offense that figures to give Love a heavy workload. If North Carolina’s front seven can bottle up Love, the Cardinal could struggle to keep pace with the Tar Heels’ explosive offense.

TV: 2 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Stanford -2.5 O/U 54

ABOUT STANFORD (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12): After watching his offense struggle early in the season, Shaw replaced senior quarterback Ryan Burns with sophomore Keller Chryst, who provided an immediate spark and led the Cardinal to five straight wins while throwing nine touchdowns and one interception. Wide receivers JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Trenton Irwin became key late-season factors for the Cardinal, who posted over 500 yards of total offense in each of their last three games. Defensive end Solomon Thomas recorded 55 tackles and seven sacks to lead a unit that allows 20.2 points per game and has been especially tough in the red zone.

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (8-4, 5-3 ACC): Trubisky has a number of weapons at his disposal, including senior wideout Ryan Switzer, a dangerous punt returner and first-team All-ACC selection who leads the team with 91 receptions for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns. The Tar Heels also boast an effective ground game led by versatile junior Elijah Hood (eight touchdowns) and senior T.J. Logan, who added seven touchdowns on 101 carries. On defense, the Tar Heels are led by linemen Nazair Jones and Malik Carney along with linebacker Andre Smith, who recorded a team-high 110 tackles.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Stanford

Cardinal are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Cardinal are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. ACC. Cardinal are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games. Cardinal are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 bowl games. Cardinal are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Bowl games. Cardinal are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. Cardinal are 28-7-1 ATS in their last 36 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Cardinal are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS loss. Cardinal are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Cardinal are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Cardinal are 20-9 ATS in their last 29 games overall. Cardinal are 39-18 ATS in their last 57 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Cardinal are 35-17-1 ATS in their last 53 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

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North Carolina

Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tar Heels are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Tar Heels are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

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[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Stanford

Over is 4-0 in Cardinal last 4 neutral site games. Over is 5-1-1 in Cardinal last 7 games on turf. Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 Bowl games. Under is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 bowl games. Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Cardinal last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Cardinal last 14 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 9-4 in Cardinal last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 49-22-1 in Cardinal last 72 games following a ATS loss. Under is 13-6 in Cardinal last 19 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

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North Carolina

Over is 4-0 in Tar Heels last 4 vs. Pac-12. Under is 5-0 in Tar Heels last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Tar Heels last 8 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

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[h=3]Head to Head[/h] No trends available.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[Greenbacks]

Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl

When: 3:30 PM ET, Friday, December 30, 2016
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee


FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWL STORYLINES

1. Nebraska and Tennessee once seemed poised to return to prominence in 2016, only to watch their seasons wrap up Dec. 30 at the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn. after league play took its toll. The 21st-ranked Cornhuskers reeled off seven straight wins before a 59-point beating at Ohio State served as one of two blowout losses during their 2-3 finish. The Volunteers opened 5-0, but a three-game skid in mid-October led to a lackluster 3-4 end to their season.

2. Quarterbacks Tommy Armstrong Jr. and Joshua Dobbs are set to play their final games after record-breaking careers, although the former may not be able to hold up his end of the deal. Armstrong owns the Cornhuskers' all-time passing (8,871) and total-yardage (10,690) marks, but he reportedly suffered a setback in the left hamstring he injured late in a Nov. 12 win over Minnesota and appears unlikely to go. Dobbs, who holds the Volunteers' single-season rushing mark for a quarterback, leads the SEC in touchdown passes (26), passer efficiency (152.6) and points responsible for (216).

3. While the Cornhuskers made significant strides in 2016 on defense (31st in scoring defense and 21st in total defense this year after 75th- and 64th-place finishes, respectively, in 2015), the Volunteers boast the most impactful player on that side of the ball. All-American junior defensive end Derek Barnett is tied for sixth in the nation with an SEC-high 12 sacks, while his 18 tackles for loss lead the league and rank 16th nationally. He is also tied with Vols legend Reggie White for the most sacks in school history (32).

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Tennessee -7 O/U 58

ABOUT NEBRASKA (9-3, 6-3 Big Ten): With Armstrong trending in the wrong direction, coach Mike Riley is working under the belief that fellow senior Ryker Fyfe will make his third career start; the former walk-on threw for 220 yards and a score in a win against Maryland in his only previous 2016 start on Nov. 19. Leading receiver Jordan Westerkamp suffered a torn meniscus in practice on Dec. 14 and has been ruled out, leaving senior Brandon Reilly (17 catches for 314 yards) to start in his place in the slot. Safety Nate Gerry needs one interception to match Dana Stephenson's school career mark of 14 - the same number of tackles he requires to tie Mike Brown's program record for career tackles by a defensive back (287).

ABOUT TENNESSEE (8-4, 4-4 SEC): The Volunteers averaged 50.2 points over their final four games (3-1) and Dobbs had a hand in 15 of the 27 touchdowns scored while piling up 1,362 total yards (including 393 yards on the ground) over that same span. Junior Josh Malone is easily the team's biggest offensive threat after Dobbs, ranking second in the conference with 10 receiving touchdowns and 18.9 yards per catch. Barnett accumulated all 12 of his sacks during conference play and became the first Tennessee defensive lineman to earn first-team all-conference coaches' honors since Robert Ayers in 2008, but he is one of the few bright spots for a unit that ended the regular season ranked 109th in FBS in total defense and 73rd in scoring defense.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Nebraska

Cornhuskers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Cornhuskers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. Cornhuskers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Cornhuskers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Cornhuskers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in December. Cornhuskers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Cornhuskers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Cornhuskers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

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Tennessee

Volunteers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Volunteers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Volunteers are 7-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Volunteers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Volunteers are 5-16-2 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Volunteers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

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[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Nebraska

Under is 8-1 in Cornhuskers last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 games on grass. Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 8-2 in Cornhuskers last 10 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 neutral site games. Under is 6-2 in Cornhuskers last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Cornhuskers last 11 non-conference games. Over is 8-3 in Cornhuskers last 11 Friday games.

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Tennessee

Over is 4-0 in Volunteers last 4 Bowl games. Over is 7-0 in Volunteers last 7 neutral site games. Over is 4-0 in Volunteers last 4 bowl games. Over is 10-2 in Volunteers last 12 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Volunteers last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Volunteers last 9 games overall. Over is 6-2 in Volunteers last 8 games on grass. Over is 11-5 in Volunteers last 16 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 35-16-2 in Volunteers last 53 vs. a team with a winning record.

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[h=3]Head to Head[/h] No trends available.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[Greenbacks]

Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl

When: 5:30 PM ET, Friday, December 30, 2016
Where: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona


NOVA HOME LOANS ARIZONA BOWL STORYLINES

1. South Alabama came out strong with a win at Mississippi State in its season opener but did not win another road game the rest of the way and had to scramble to become bowl eligible. The Jaguars picked up a victory in their regular-season finale over New Mexico State to earn a spot in the Arizona Bowl against Air Force on Dec. 30 in Tucson, Ariz. The Falcons won five straight to close out the regular season, including a 27-20 triumph over then-No. 19 Boise State in the finale.

2. South Alabama is making the second bowl appearance in school history and is looking for its first win after falling to Bowling Green in the 2014 Camellia Bowl. The Jaguars showed an ability to get up for big games this season with the win over Mississippi State - the Sun Belt's lone triumph over an SEC team in 2016 - and a 42-24 thrashing of then-No. 19 San Diego State at home on Oct. 1. Each of South Alabama's final three losses and four of the six came by seven or fewer points.

3. Air Force hit a lull with three straight losses at the beginning of conference play but churned out the yards on the ground in the final five games. The Falcons are third among FBS teams with an average of 322.8 rushing yards and are averaging 34.3 points. Air Force is appearing in a bowl game for the ninth time in the last 10 seasons under head coach Troy Calhoun and is searching for its fourth win in that span.

TV: 5:30 p.m. ET, American Sports Network. LINE: Air Force -14 O/U 57.5

ABOUT SOUTH ALABAMA (6-6, 2-6 Sun Belt): Head coach Joey Jones led the Jaguars' transition to the FBS in 2012 and is confident despite being an underdog against Air Force. "We're going out there to win a bowl game, first and foremost," Jones told reporters. "Yes, we're going to have some great dinners and we're going to do some sightseeing, and that's a great experience, but we have to get the guys to understand it's time for business, and when we get away from those events we have to be ready to practice and ready for meetings." Jones, whose team already beat one Mountain West opponent this season in San Diego State, will lean on junior running back Xavier Johnson, who collected career highs of 154 yards and three touchdowns in the regular season finale.

ABOUT AIR FORCE (9-3, 5-3 Mountain West): The Falcons excel at the option attack and totaled 35 rushing touchdowns in the regular season from eight different players. Jacobi Owens led the team with 785 yards but was one of four rushers to total at least 600 on the season and tied for fifth with three TDs as Timothy McVey paced the team with 10 rushing scores. Air Force is led on defense by senior safety Weston Steelhammer, who became the first player in school history to be named first-team All-Mountain West three years in a row after leading the team with 75 tackles and boosting his career total to 17 interceptions with six more this season.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

South Alabama

Jaguars are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on grass. Jaguars are 3-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Jaguars are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 games overall. Jaguars are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Jaguars are 5-21 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. Jaguars are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.

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Air Force

Falcons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 non-conference games. Falcons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Falcons are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Falcons are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

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[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

South Alabama

Over is 3-0-1 in Jaguars last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Jaguars last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Jaguars last 7 games following a ATS loss. Over is 8-2 in Jaguars last 10 non-conference games. Over is 3-1-1 in Jaguars last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Jaguars last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

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Air Force

Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games in December. Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 neutral site games. Over is 6-2 in Falcons last 8 games overall. Over is 6-2 in Falcons last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 8-3 in Falcons last 11 games on grass. Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 non-conference games. Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

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[h=3]Head to Head[/h] No trends available.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[Greenbacks]

Capital One Orange Bowl

When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, December 30, 2016
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida


CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL STORYLINES

1. Sixth-ranked Michigan looks to overcome the disappointment of missing out on the College Football Playoff when it faces No. 10 Florida State in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30 in Miami. The Wolverines seemed poised to make their first appearance in the CFP until they dropped two of their last three games down the stretch, including a controversial 30-27 double-overtime loss to No. 2 Ohio State. The Seminoles were picked fourth in the preseason USA Today Coaches' poll but failed to live up to the hype, suffering losses to Louisville (60-23), North Carolina (37-35) and second-ranked Clemson (37-34) during a six-week span, as they failed to advance to the ACC title game for the second time in as many seasons.

2. Sophomore hybrid linebacker Jabrill Peppers, who has played in 11 different positions, and junior running back Dalvin Cook, who has rushed for 4,319 yards and 45 touchdowns in his Florida State career, are likely playing their last collegiate games. Cook rewrote the record book with the Seminoles after running for 1,620 yards and 18 touchdowns this season to break Warrick Dunn's career mark for rushing yards (3,959) and eclipse Greg Allen's 32-year old record for most touchdowns (44). Peppers won a multitude of awards this season, including the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year, the Lott Impact Trophy, the Horning Award and finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting en route to becoming the first unanimous All-American at Michigan since Jake Long in 2007.

3. The key to the matchup could hinge on whose offensive line protects their quarterback the best as Florida State led the nation with 47 sacks while Michigan finished right behind the Seminoles with 44 in the regular season. DeMarcus Walker led the country with 15 sacks and anchors a talented Seminoles' defensive front that has the potential to wreak havoc on the Wolverines' offensive line, which struggled in the last three games of the season. Michigan was dominate defensively under first-year coordinator Don Brown as the Wolverines finished first nationally in tackles for loss (115), second in scoring defense (12.5) and second in total defense (252.7).

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Michigan -7 O/U 51

ABOUT MICHIGAN (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten): Junior quarterback Wilton Speight, who threw for 2,375 yards and 17 touchdowns in his first year as a starter, was hampered by a shoulder injury down the stretch but is expected to be back to 100 percent health against Florida State. "Wilton had a phenomenal year and improved game by game," Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters. "I truly think he will go into next year as one of the top quarterbacks in the country." Every defensive starter for the Wolverines received Big Ten honors, including Peppers, cornerback Jourdan Lewis and defensive end Taco Charlton, who are all projected to be selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (9-3, 5-3 ACC): Promising quarterback Malik Henry, who was beaten out of the starting job by Deondre Francois despite throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the spring game, revealed his intention to transfer to another school on Dec. 13. Cook has rushed for at least 100 yards in eight of his last nine games and is coming off an 153-yard performance in the 31-13 win over No. 18 Florida to become the first player since Sammie Smith in 1988 to notch 3 straight 100-yard games against the Gators. "I'm looking forward to it. That's why I'm putting in the time watching Michigan film," Cook told reporters. "I'm looking forward to playing a good football team."

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Michigan

Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Wolverines are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. Wolverines are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Wolverines are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. Wolverines are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Wolverines are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

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Florida State

Seminoles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. Seminoles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Seminoles are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Bowl games. Seminoles are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games on grass. Seminoles are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 bowl games. Seminoles are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Seminoles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.

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Michigan

Over is 4-0 in Wolverines last 4 non-conference games. Over is 4-0 in Wolverines last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 11-2 in Wolverines last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-2 in Wolverines last 10 neutral site games. Over is 7-2 in Wolverines last 9 Bowl games. Over is 7-2 in Wolverines last 9 bowl games. Over is 10-3 in Wolverines last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 16-5 in Wolverines last 21 games overall. Over is 7-3 in Wolverines last 10 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-3 in Wolverines last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

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Florida State

Over is 5-0 in Seminoles last 5 neutral site games. Under is 4-0 in Seminoles last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Seminoles last 6 Bowl games. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 Friday games. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 16-5 in Seminoles last 21 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Seminoles last 8 games overall. Under is 6-2 in Seminoles last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 games on grass. Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 bowl games. Under is 7-3 in Seminoles last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

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[h=3]Head to Head[/h] No trends available.

 

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[Greenbacks]

Underdog`s continue dominance in the bowls at 21-7 ATS (75 percent).....Dogs are on a current run of 9-2 ATS and 17-3 ATS since starting the bowl season 4-4 ATS.....Unders are hot going 17-11 (60.7 percent) thus far.

 

[Greenbacks]

AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Georgia vs. TCU
(noon, ESPN, Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee)

TCU's Gary Patterson is great in the postseason, winning eight of his past 10 bowl appearances. But Georgia is the team with greater urgency after a disappointing debut season for Kirby Smart. Freshman quarterback Jacob Eason and the Bulldogs make the necessary progress during bowl preparation and hand TCU another close loss in a season filled with inconsistency. Georgia 28, TCU 25.​