On January 8th, postseason college football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves battle against the Northern Illinois Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads come into play with rookie head coaches with the Huskies helmed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Temporary head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all season helms the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Gus Malzahn, who will take over after the season ends, has been chose by Arkansas State. The take from the sportsbook is currently Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under set at 63 points.
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Division I-AA Championship Game at Pizza Hut Park
It is not just the Division I-A universities getting face time on ESPN, on January 7th the NCAA Division I-AA Tournament game is played at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. The North Dakota State Bison take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in a battle of the 2 greatest small colleges in the country. Both the Sam Houston Bearkats and the Bison have steamrolled their opposition all season long and both are additionally arriving into play with comparable styles on offense. Anticipate plenty of running and plenty of 1st downs by each team as the defenses are going to get a workout. The sportsbook is having a difficult time with this one as the line currently is currently at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under scheduled at 46.
Compass Bowl – Pitt Panthers versus SMU Mustangs
Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Pitt Panthers taking on the Mustangs. The Pitt Panthers come in just after the one-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. After taking the head coaching position at Arizona State, Graham resigned his post on December 14th. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will put on the headset for the Pitt Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU enters into play with the threat of the “Death Penalty” passed down in the 1980′s still being referred to today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is now in his fourth year on the sidelines of Southern Methodist University. The gambling line has this set at Pittsburgh (-3) with the over-under of 47 points.
NCAA Football BCS Championship Betting – Tigers versus Crimson Tide
It all boils down to this as the #1 ranked Tigers battle against the #2 ranked Crimson Tide in the BCS National Tournament Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January ninth. Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this game, winning the national championship in 2009 and additionally winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003. LSU head coach Les Miles is additionally no stranger at this instant as he has won the national championship in 2007. Two great teams and head coaches clashing on a collision course in what is certain to be an excellent game. The sportsbooks presently have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under scheduled at 40 points.
Golden Panthers against Thundering Herd at Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl in Sports Wagering
December 20 marks the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Golden Panthers competing with the Marshall Thundering Herd. Florida International enters into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. Florida International averages 26.3 ppg on offense and 19.4 ppg on defense. With their return squad a constant risk to take it all the way, Florida International also leads the nation in punt return yardage. Florida International is headed by 5th-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall enters into play with a 6-6 record that is 2nd in Conference USA. The Marshall Thundering Herd average a head-scratching 30.2 ppg on defense and 22 ppg on offense. 2nd-year head coach Doc Holliday will lead Marshall.
Sat, December 17 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl – San Diego State Aztecs against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns
The Louisiana Superdome comes to life on December 17th when the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl begins. The Aztecs battle against the Louisiana-Lafayette Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns in a struggle to the end. The San Diego State Aztecs come into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 4-3 record in the Mountain West Conference. The San Diego State Aztecs average 29.8 points per game on offense and 24.4 points per game on defense. The San Diego State Aztecs are led by 1st year head coach Rocky Long. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns come into New Orleans with an identical 8-4 record and a 6-2 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average 29.8 points per game on defense and 32.3 points per game on offense. First year head coach Mark Hudspeth will be guiding Luisiana-Lafayette.
Saturday, Dec 17 Gildan New Mexico Bowl – Wyoming Cowboys versus Owls
Dec 17 is marked on the calendar for the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Owls battle against the Wyoming Cowboys in this clash of 2 great teams. The Temple Owls come into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record, which is excellent for second in the MAC. Arriving in 3rd in the Mountain West Conference, the Wyoming Cowboys additionally have an 8-4 record with a 5-2 record. With near-identical records, this match ought to prove to go right down to the last whistle. Temple enters into the game averaging 30.1 ppg on offense with an outstanding 13.8 ppg on defense which ranks 3rd in the nation. s the Wyoming Cowboys average 27 ppg on both sides of the ball.
Sports Gambling – Dec 17 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl starts off with the Bobcats facing the Utah State Aggies when an “A-Peelin’” game comes to Boise, Idaho on December 17th. The Bobcats come into play with a 9-4 record and a 6-2 record, that is 1st in the MAC. The Ohio Bobcats average 31 PPG on offense and 22.1 ppg on defense. Ohio has played nicely in the 2nd half of the year winning five of their last 6 competitions. The Ohio Bobcats are led by former Nebraska coach and Tom Osborne protégé Frank Solich who’s in his Seventh year as Ohio head coach. The Utah State Aggies come into Boise with a 7-5 record and a 5-2 record that is 2nd in the WAC. The Utah State Aggies average 34.5 ppg on offense and 28.3 ppg on defense that is typical of the showdown nature of the WAC. Utah State has also been on a streak as lately winning their last five competitions. Second year coach Gary Andersen is directing the Utah State Aggies.
NCAA Football Gambling – SWAC Title Game
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) competes in its title game on December 10th, 2011 in Birmingham, Alabama. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs face the Tigers in what is sure to be a real donnybrook at Legion Field. The Bulldogs arrive into competition with a 8-3 record as well as a 7-2 record in the SWAC. They’ve been on a tear all year winning eight of their last 9 contests. The Bulldogs average 20.6 points per game on offense and 18.7 points per game on defense. Head coach Anthony Jones is leading the Bulldogs for the tenth year. The Grambling State Tigers come into play with a 6-4 record and a 5-3 record in the SWAC. The Grambling State Tigers are furthermore on a hot streak winning their last 5 contests this year. The Grambling State Tigers average 23.2 points per game on offense and 22 points per game on defense. The Grambling State Tigers are led once again by Nfl star Doug Williams who is in his 1st year of his 2nd stint in coaching Grambling State.
No 14 Georgia versus No 1 LSU – Dec 3
Tigers most likely will be thinking about the BCS National Tournament which is to begin in couple of weeks yet still there is a tough game for this top-rank squad in the SEC Tournament. The LSU Tigers are to meet No. 14 Georgia squad on Saturday which certainly is tough struggle for them to win. The following stats will certainly give you an idea of this upcoming game:
