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Arkansas and Kansas State aren't playing in the BCS national championship game. In fact, they're not even participating in a BCS bowl. Their meeting in the Cotton Bowl, though, figures to be one of the more entertaining postseason games. Most sports books monitored by SportsOptions have installed Arkansas as a 7 1/2-point favorite, with the total set at 63. The Razorbacks and Wildcats finished in the top eight in the final BCS standings, but losses to powerhouse … [Read more...]
Undefeated LSU stayed on course to reach the BCS title game by beating Alabama in overtime in early November, the Tigers' only close victory of the year. Turns out the Crimson Tide wanted a rematch. They'll get it Monday night at the Superdome, where top-ranked LSU and No. 2 Alabama will meet for the national championship in a showdown that guarantees a sixth consecutive BCS title for the SEC. Most sports books monitored by SportsOptions have installed Alabama … [Read more...]
The national championship game carries more meaning, but college football fans would be hard pressed to find a postseason matchup that promises more entertainment than the Orange Bowl. A pair of high-powered offenses featuring several electrifying performers meet at Sun Life Stadium on Wednesday when No. 23 West Virginia faces 14th-ranked Clemson for the first time in 22 years. Most sports books monitored by SportsOptions have installed Clemson as three-point … [Read more...]
While there's controversy surrounding the fact that two SEC schools will play for the BCS championship in New Orleans, there's also some about the game taking place at the Superdome six days earlier. The Sugar Bowl will pit No. 13 Michigan and No. 17 Virginia Tech in a matchup of marquee programs that received invitations to Tuesday's contest ahead of higher-ranked teams. Most sports books monitored by SportsOptions have installed Michigan as a three-point … [Read more...]
A national title game-worthy team is looking to spoil the likely college finale for one of the most coveted pro prospects in history. It seems like a terrific start to 2012 for the Fiesta Bowl after a dismal 2011. Andrew Luck plays what is expected to be his final game before becoming the likely No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, with Stanford trying to prevent Oklahoma State from proving it should have been the one playing for a BCS championship. These … [Read more...]
