Predicting Bowl Outcomes for Maryland and the Big Ten

Sep 17, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Maryland Terrapins take the field led by Maryland Terrapins head coach DJ Durkin before the first quarter of a football game against the Central Florida Knights at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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National Funding Holiday Bowl

Minnesota (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) vs. Washington State (8-4, 7-2 Pac-12)

Dec. 27 – 7 p.m., ESPN

Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

Average Line: Wazzu, -6.5

This is going to be a very interesting matchup: Washington State’s high-octane offense against a Minnesota defense that was one of the better units in the Big Ten.

The Golden Gophers possess a very strong running game that includes Rodney Smith and Shannon Brooks. The duo combined for 20 touchdowns throughout the regular season.

The Cougars offense is going to be too much in this one. Quarterback Luke Falk tossed 37 touchdowns this season and is the definition of pinpoint-accurate (71 percent completion percentage).

Prediction: Washington State wins 41-20

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