These are my predictions for earlier bowl games that I missed:

Bahamas Bowl (Toledo -7.5)

The game will be on Dec. 17 between MTSU (6-6) and Toledo (7-5). To be honest, MTSU has not been very impressive at all this season. They only have one win over another bowl-eligible team. That lone win was against Marshall in early October. MTSU is 104th in ppg. Now let’s talk about Toledo. Toledo lost 4 of their games by a combined 11 points including losses to Notre Dame and MAC champion Northern Illinois! However, only two of their wins were against bowl eligible teams, those opponents being Western Michigan and Ball State. Toledo also ranks 47th in ppg. I’ll give the edge to Toledo here because of their impressive showings even in their losses. I say Toledo covers the 7.5 point spread, but MTSU has the most impressive win with their game against Marshall. I say Toledo wins 31-17.

Tailgreeter Cure Bowl (Coastal Carolina -8.5)

The game will be played on Dec. 17 between Northern Illinois (9-4) and Coastal Carolina (10-2). Northern Illinois has really surpassed my expectations this season. I was expecting them to go somewhere around 3-9 or 4-8, but they ended up winning the MAC. They had some impressive wins over Georgia Tech, Eastern Michigan, Toledo, Central Michigan, and Kent State. Coastal Carolina does not have any however since they lost to the two best teams on their schedule, Appalachian State and Georgia State. Out of all of Coastal Carolina’s wins, none of them are against bowl eligible teams. I think Coastal Carolina is favored by way too much. I think Northern Illinois will cover and will actually win outright. The Huskies will win 41-38.

Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl (Appalachian State -2.5)

The game will be played on Dec. 18 between Western Kentucky (8-5) and Appalachian State (10-3). This bowl game is about as even as they come in my eyes. WKU is 7-1 in their last 8 games and they have one of the best passing games in the country. Their only losses were against Michigan State, and close ones to Indiana, Army, and UTSA twice. Appalachian State lost to Louisiana twice and Miami (FL) in a 2 point game. App State has good wins over East Carolina, Marshall, at Georgia State, and Coastal Carolina. Western Kentucky really only has one good win in a blowout against Marshall a couple weeks ago. I like WKU to cover and win this one, but it could really go either way. WKU wins 35-31.

PUBG New Mexico Bowl (Fresno State -14.5)

The game will be played on Dec. 18 between Fresno State (9-3) and UTEP (7-5). I’ll keep this one short and sweet. Fresno State is good enough to be ranked, and they can compete with almost anyone in the country. UTEP is not very good, and is lucky they had such an easy record. Fresno State should easily cover. The Bulldogs will win 45-21.

Cricket Celebration Bowl (Jackson State -11.5)

The game will be played on Dec. 18 between Jackson State (11-1) and South Carolina State (6-5). I don’t know much about FCS teams, but I do know that Deion Sanders has had Jackson St. rollin’ all season. Jackson St. will cover by winning 28-13. 

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl (BYU -8.5)

The game will be played on Dec. 18 between BYU (10-2) and UAB (8-4). BYU has had a really good season, and they just barely got snubbed from the NY6. Missing the NY6 was a difference between having either Michigan State, or UAB as an opponent. BYU might not have the motivation seeing how they probably got the 3rd best team from the 2nd worst conference. UAB is not a bad team by any means after very nearly being a 10-2 team at the end of the season. I think BYU is definitely the better team, but UAB will probably have a lot more motivation going into the game. I think UAB will cover, but BYU will end up winning 28-24.

LendingTree Bowl (Liberty -7.5)

The game will be played on Dec. 18 between Liberty (7-5) and Eastern Michigan (7-5). Eastern Michigan has stronger wins, but worse losses. They have good wins at Toledo and vs Western Michigan. Liberty’s only notable win is against UAB. Liberty has a QB who could be a first rounder which puts them at an advantage at QB in almost any game. I think at least in this game that should be enough. I think Eastern Michigan will cover though. Liberty will win 35-28.

Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl (Oregon St. -7.5)

The game will be played Dec. 18 between Utah State (10-3) and Oregon St. (7-5). Utah State surprised me by winning the Mountain West. I personally thought Air Force was better than them, and so was San Diego State, Fresno State, and Nevada. As it turns out, Utah State ended up on top of that conference. Utah State has some great wins at Washington State, at Air Force, and against San Diego State. They did however have some questionable performances. They just barely beat some pretty bad teams in UNLV and Colorado State by a combined 6 points. They also got pummeled by Boise State, BYU, and Wyoming by a combined 65 points. Oregon State has done pretty decent all season. They have a good win against Arizona State and they are the only team to beat Utah with Cam Rising as the Utes starting QB. All 5 of their losses were by single digits and one was in overtime to Colorado. I like Oregon State to win, but I think 7.5 is a bit too much and Utah State will cover. The Beavers win 34-31.

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (Louisiana -6.5)

The game will be played Dec. 18 between Louisiana (12-1) and Marshall (7-5). Marshall has had a reputation the last few years as one of the best from the C-USA. However, Marshall has not had a very good season this year. Marshall’s best win is probably against Old Dominion in overtime. Their losses were all to bowl eligible teams, but considering they only beat 2 bowl eligible teams, I don’t like what they have been doing. Louisiana on the other hand has been having a great season. After losing against Texas in week one, they have been on a 12 game winning streak with their most impressive wins being against App State twice, Georgia State, and Liberty. I think Louisiana will get the win and will cover with a score of 38-28.