deskgameThe 49ers (6-9) are eliminated from playoff contention and will not make a return trip to the Super Bowl. The Lions (13-2), however, are in a fight with Minnesota for the NFC North title and the likely No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
deskgameThe Cyclones’ defense was strong for most of the season, but an awful performance in the Big 12 Championship instilled little confidence in the unit’s chances against the Hurricanes. Arizona State ran for an eye-popping 248 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-19 victory over Iowa State.
deskgameNotre Dame comes into this matchup riding a 12-game winning streak, while Penn State’s only losses were to Ohio State and Oregon by a combined 15 points.
deskgameTexas just played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium about a month ago in the SEC Championship. The Longhorns should be plenty familiar with the stadium when they return for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
deskgameIf the bet were mine to make, I would bet $1500 on the red-hot Detroit Lions to win. The San Francisco 49ers are injury-riddled and have dropped four of their last five.
