Kris - 52-55
Fongers - 56-51
Jim - 52-55
Big Drew - 57-50
Idaho Potato Bowl: Central Michigan (8-4, 6-2 MAC) +3.5 vs Wyoming (7-5, 5-3 Mountain West)
Josh Allen is looking to increase his draft stock, and show that he can dominate lesser teams, as he has all year, and wants to give the Cowboys their first bowl win since 2009. The Chips will want to give transfer QB Shane Morris a great send off, as he lead them to this bowl game, and win their sixth game in a row.
Kris - Wyoming
Fongers - Wyoming
Jim - Central Michigan
Drew - Central Michigan
Holiday Bowl: #16 Michigan State (9-3, 7-2 Big Ten) +1 vs #18 Washington State (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12)
This game should be an incredible shootout. Washington State had a few hiccups this season, but were able to get through the high scoring offense of the Pac 12. MIchigan State will have to have their secondary playing the best they have all year if they want to win this game.
Kris - Washington State
Fongers - Michigan State
Jim - Michigan State
Drew - Michigan State
Outback Bowl: Michigan (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) -7.5 vs South Carolina (8-4, 5-3 SEC)
A disappointing season is an understatement for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines. Losing to their biggest rivals, embarrassing loses to Penn State and Wisconsin. Michigan is looking to give next season a little hope, and they’ll have that if they can find a QB and give their underclassman a lot of playing time.
Kris - Michigan
Fongers - Michigan
Jim - Michigan
Drew - Michigan
Rose Bowl: #3 Georgia (12-1, 7-1 SEC) -1.5 vs #2 Oklahoma (12-1, 8-1 Big 12)
The first playoff game is going to showcase Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield against SEC champions Georgia. But one showcase that hasn’t been talked about is the Sooners offensive line vs the Bulldogs pass rush. Look for Mayfield to take over this game and move on to the national championship.
Kris - Oklahoma
Fongers - Oklahoma
Jim - Oklahoma
Drew - Oklahoma
Sugar Bowl: #4 Alabama (11-1, 7-1 SEC) -3 vs #1 Clemson (12-1, 7-1 ACC)
For the third year in a row, Clemson will take on Alabama in the playoffs. The Crimson Tide, who don’t deserve to be in the spot they’re in, look to be the first team since… 2011 Alabama… to not win their conference championship, yet still win the National Championship. Clemson looks to continue and build a win streak over Nick Saban and Alabama.
Kris - Clemson
Fongers - Clemson
Jim - Clemson
Drew - Clemson
Detroit -4.5 at Cincinnati
The Lions are injured along the offensive line, with TJ Lang missing practices this week and Travis Swanson still in concussion protocol. However, the Bengals really don’t have anything to play for. They don’t have a QB, a RB, or even a coach. Look for the Lions to stretch their offensive muscle this weekend.
Kris - Detroit
Fongers - Detroit
Jim - Detroit
Drew - Detroit
Detroit pick em vs Green Bay
The Lions should have a shot to make the playoffs in week 17. And they welcome a Packer team that won’t have Aaron Rodgers, may not have Davante Adams, and will not have any hope. The Lions will look to sweep Green Bay for the first time since 1991.
Kris - Detroit
Fongers - Detroit
Jim - Detroit
Drew - Detroit