THE DUKE SPORTS
Troy (-2) for 2.5 Units
We will go with the Troy Trojans based on a few important factors: Troy has a more proficient QB in Corey Robinson (3,320 passing yards with 24 TD passes / 15 INT) who leads an offense ranked 24th in the nation; Ohio U, on the other hand, has uncertainty at the QB spot with starter Boo Jackson not getting the start based on academic issues. Sure, the Bobcats' defense is much better than their counterpart's, but is likely to get winded against the versatile no huddle spread attack of Troy. Ohio U, by contrast relies on a punishing ground game to fuel their offense. Troy's defense is young, especially in the secondary; however, they've matured and got better as the season progressed. We'll look for Troy to keep Ohio U from earning its first ever bowl victory.