deskgameDid I mention this year’s Pop-Tarts Bowl features a high-quality matchup between a pair of 10-win teams that narrowly missed the CFP? Iowa State has never won 11 games in a season. Miami’s last 11-win campaign came in 2003.
deskgameThe good news for Washington is that Philadelphia’s defense is worse than Pittsburgh’s. The Eagles have been good on defense but have played only one team (Cincinnati) with a strong offense during their win streak.
deskgameSetting the tone defensively is what Michigan does. The Wolverines allow a stingy 3.4 first-quarter points per game. The Alabama offense averages 8.8 first-quarter points, including 6.6 points on the road.
deskgameNotre Dame has the best passing defense nationally and is sixth offensively in points per drive. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton played well in the SEC Championship game, but the Fighting Irish are a little better on both sides of the ball.
deskgameMiami has the travel advantage in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, taking place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. The Hurricanes are undefeated in Sunshine State games (Miami went on the road to beat Florida and South Florida).
