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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NCAA Bowl Week 3, CFP - Late Games
All times Eastern
Thursday, January 1
CFP Quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl
Besides their 30-20 loss to Indiana, Oregon had two close calls, a 30-24 double OT win at Penn State, and an 18-16 win at home over Iowa. Other than that, they’ve pretty much hammered the opposition, but one has to question how they gave up 34 points to James Madison last week.
Outside of their lone loss, 26-20, at Arizona State, the Red Raiders have simply destroyed everybody. They’ve won every other game by 22 points or more, usually much more. In 12 wins, no team has scored more than 20 points. They are a legitimate contender for the national championship.
Coin Flip: Texas Tech
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Red Raiders 34 Ducks 20
If Indiana gets going early, the defense may make Alabama’s offense miserable. Blowout potential.
Coin Flip: Alabama
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Hoosiers 31 Crimson Tide 17
The Bulldogs made amends for their lone loss to Alabama, 24-21, by turning back the Crimson Tide in the SEC championship, 28-7. Georgia’s defense will turn up the heat and turn away the Rebels. Ole Miss has too many miscues on defense and they’re without Lane Kiffin, replaced by defensive coordinator, Pete Golding. Tough spot. Won’t be easy, but the Bulldogs come out as top dogs.
Coin Flip: Ole Miss
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Bulldogs 34 Rebels 24
Armed Forces Bowl
Well, of those five losses, two were in overtime, one was by one point, another by three points, and the fifth loss was to James Madison, which made it to the CFP. The last three wins were by 17, 23, and 27 points. Bobcats eat Owls, no?
Coin Flip: Rice
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Bobcats 38 Owls 14
Cincinnati, after getting to 7-1 and being ranked for a week, simply fell apart, losing their last four straight.. Expect Navy to run their option sets all day long.
Coin Flip: Navy
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Midshipmen 40 Bearcats 21
The Wildcats have the #1 basketball team in the country, but finished 5th in the Big 12 (6-3), ended up ranked #17 having won their last five straight, finishing 9-3. They’re a top flight team with plenty of upside looking for a 10th win, which means a lot to the players and coaches and is great for recruiting and portal moves.
Coin Flip: Arizona
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Wildcats 35 Mustangs 24
This actually may be a one-sided affair. The Dekes managed to go 8-4 and 4-4 in the ACC, whereas the Bulldogs were 1-7 in the SEC and just 5-7 overall. Yet, the SEC team is favored. Doubt they’ll win.
Coin Flip: Wake Forest
Fearless Rick’s Pick: Demon Deacons 30 Bulldogs 20
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