Insight Bowl, Tempe, Az
Minnesota vs Iowa State, 5:00 NFL Network

Last time Iowa State beat Minnesota was 1898.

When Minnesota is on offense, their awfulness (113th in total offense) is only closely matched by the Cyclones suckage on defense (99th in total defense).  The only bright point in this game is Iowa State's Alexander Robinson and Jesse Smith, 27th rusher and 11th tackler in the country respectively.  Cyclones have the 36th ranked rushing O and that will be the difference. 


Pick: Golden Gophers are favored by 2.  You heard it here first.  The century old streak is broken by the Cyclones. 

Chik Fil A Bowl, Atlanta, GA
#11 Virginia Tech vs Tennessee, 6:30, ESPN

Hokies have the 15th ranked rushing O behind Ryan Williams.  In the air, it's Tyrod Taylor throwing to Boykin.  Might be a little tough since the Vols have the 8th ranked pass efficiency D in the country  Vols have Montario Hardesty, 19th ranked rusher in the country who will be pounding on the Hokies' 14th ranked defense. 

Pick: Hokies are favored by 6.  I'll take the Hokies to cover.

Sorry Vols.