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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Outback Bowl

No. 17 Florida (8-4, 6-2 SEC) vs. Iowa (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten)

Jan. 2 – 1 p.m., ABC

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.

Average Line: Florida, -2.5

This was definitely a bit different of a season for Iowa.

After racing out to a 12-0 mark, the Hawkeyes had their fair share of ups and downs in 2016. They dropped an early season contest to the Carson Wentz-less North Dakota State.

Quarterback C.J. Beathard threw for 17 touchdowns and was supported by a strong cast of tailbacks that included LeShun Daniels Jr. and Akrum Wadley. The duo combined to rush for nearly 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns.

On the other hand, Florida had a pretty strong year as well.

Purdue transfer Austin Appleby has played in relief of Luke Del Rio and done a solid job. He’s completing 61.4 percent of his passes and tossed five touchdowns over the final four regular season games.

Something that should interest Maryland fans is Gators cornerback Jalen Tabor. Tabor has four interceptions on the year and been one of the top corners in the country.

Prediction: Florida wins 28-17

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