Rutgers Triumphs Over UNC In Inaugural Quick Lane Bowl
Rutgers defeats North Carolina 40-21 at Ford Field in the first Quick Lane Bowl. Josh Hicks racks up 202 rushing yards and a touchdown, Gary Nova throws for 184 yards and two scores, Robert Martin adds 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Hicks earns player of the game as Rutgers finishes 8-5 after a dominant start and a late UNC comeback bid. The game marks Detroit Lions ownership of the bowl, replacing the Pizza Bowl, amid a modest crowd of about 23,900.
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Gurley declares for NFL draft after Belk Bowl
Georgia running back Todd Gurley informs coach Mark Richt that he will enter the NFL draft and will not return for his senior season. Gurley, a preseason Heisman candidate, faced a four game NCAA suspension and a knee injury this season, finishing with 911 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in six games.
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Spurrier Faces Hurricanes In Tough Road Test
South Carolina seeks answers after a season opener loss to Texas A&M as Steve Spurrier braces for a back-and-forth clash with Miami. The Gamecocks allow 31 plus points per game while Miami running back John son, 5 foot 9, 206 pounds, has 1520 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Spurrier notes a potential fourth quarter finish as crucial to outcomes.
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Davis to end college playing days in Miami matchup
South Carolina running back Mike Davis indicates Saturday’s game will be his final college appearance before NFL draft eligibility. The junior, at 5-9 and 223 pounds, has rushed for 927 yards this season after 1,183 last year as the Gamecocks contend with a defense allowing over 31 points per game. Miami seeks to snap a four game bowl skid.
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Cincinnati vs Virginia Tech in Military Bowl showdown
Cincinnati, the American Athletic Conference champion, visits Virginia Tech in a 1 p.m. ESPN clash. Virginia Tech aims to extend its bowl streak to 22 seasons and rebound from last year’s Belk Bowl loss, while Cincinnati seeks an eighth straight win and eyeing a high-octane offense against Tech’s improving defense led by pass defense rankings.
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Sun Bowl Preview Duke and Arizona State Meet in Lively Duel
Duke seeks first bowl win since 1961 as it faces Arizona State in a Sun Bowl clash. Duke, 9-3, makes its third straight bowl trip, while ASU, also 9-3, aims for a fourth straight bowl appearance under Todd Graham. Key matchups feature ASU’s Jaelen Strong versus Duke’s secondary, and for Duke, safety DeVon Edwards leads in pass breakups and tackles.
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Penn State Faces Boston College In Pinstripe Bowl
Penn State, 6-6, meets 7-5 Boston College at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Nittany Lions seek their first bowl win since 2010 after NCAA penalties were rescinded. Penn State aims for 45th bowl appearance and a top-10 all time bowl win tally, led by linebacker Mike Hull.
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Holiday Bowl preview pits Nebraska and USC in rare meeting
No. 25 Nebraska at 9-3 meets No. 24 Southern Cal at 8-4 in the Holiday Bowl. USC leads the series 3-0-1 and makes its first Holiday Bowl appearance after a Los Angeles to San Diego bus trip. Interim Nebraska coach Barney Cotton oversees the game after Bo Pelini’s firing with Cody Kessler facing a Nebraska defense led by injured end Randy Gregory. Kessler has 3,505 passing yards and 36 TDs with four picks.
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