I learned over winter vacation that there’s no better place to enjoy the grandeur of college football bowl season than in Las Vegas. This epiphany occurred during my maiden adult Vegas trip when I was enlightened by gratis alcohol and forced to tell time by down and distance. Nothing like enjoying a mimosa with money lines over breakfast.
What makes Vegas stand above the rest is that it is the one place in the country where an insignificant contest between Mississippi State and Rice draws everyone's attention. That phenomena exists because it is legal to wager money on the contest’s outcome. School colors are thrown out the window as only one color matters in Vegas: green.
All of a sudden Syracuse and Minnesota combining to score fewer than 38 points becomes the most important thing in your life. That's the type of fun you can't buy watching the game with your family at home.
Let’s get to work!
AT&T Cotton Bowl
Oklahoma State vs. Missouri +1
While both teams saw BCS bids slip through their fingers, Mizzou's defense should right the ship.
Discover Orange Bowl
Clemson vs. Ohio State -3
Urban Meyer is three times the coach of Dabo Swinney.
BBVA Compass Bowl
Vanderbilt -3 vs. Houston
The Dores have emerged as a reliable bowl team.
GoDaddy Bowl
Arkansas State vs. Ball State -8
Ball State's Pete Lembo is one of the most underrated coaching prospects in the country. Look for him to use these game to cap off his college resume.
