Down two touchdowns with under four minutes remaining, Washington found itself with an opportunity to win the Sun Bowl in regulation. Back-to-back touchdown drives of 97 and 62 yards pulled the Huskies within one point of the Louisville Cardinals. But the two-point try was unsuccessful, and Washington’s season finished with a 35-34 loss. Jedd Fisch’s first season at the helm … [Read more...] about Sun Bowl Finish Sparks Optimism Despite Washington Loss
Milroe’s Turnovers The Difference Again
Jalen Milroe’s turnovers were the difference again in Alabama’s 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Milroe’s three first-half turnovers led to 13 Wolverine points. Michigan’s pressure was an issue throughout the game, recording five sacks while missing top defenders Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Josaiah Stewart, who opted out for the NFL Draft. That short-handed … [Read more...] about Milroe’s Turnovers The Difference Again
LSU Outscores Baylor to Win Texas Bowl
Two proud teams came into the Kinder’s Texas Bowl motivated to play. Complementary football is key, as LSU (9-4) outscores Baylor (8-5) to win the game 44-31. The Tigers scored on offense, defense, and special teams for the first time this season. Despite an impressive offensive game from the Bears, LSU made enough plays early on to create a cushion on the scoreboard. Baylor … [Read more...] about LSU Outscores Baylor to Win Texas Bowl
Penn State Runs Over Boise State to Advance to CFP Semifinals
Both Penn State and Boise State entered the Fiesta Bowl undefeated in this particular bowl, with a combined record of 10-0. Penn State won the 1986 National Championship there. Boise State won perhaps the biggest game of the program’s history (to this point) by beating Oklahoma there. In this year’s Fiesta Bowl, Penn State runs over Boise State 31-14 to advance to the … [Read more...] about Penn State Runs Over Boise State to Advance to CFP Semifinals
Getting You Set: Washington’s Sun Bowl Prediction
In a season that began with uncertainty in personnel and questions about how such a new team would look, an invitation to college football’s second-oldest bowl game is an immense destination. Washington’s 6-6 season will be capped off by a trip to the Sun Bowl against 8-4 Louisville out of the ACC. Though there are a handful of transfers and opt-outs for both programs, the … [Read more...] about Getting You Set: Washington’s Sun Bowl Prediction