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Pac-12 Bowl Schedule, Early Lines & Picks
Pac-12 bowl schedule, early lines and picks, including the Rose Bowl showdown between conference champion Stanford and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
December 10, 2015
A total of 10 teams fill the Pac-12 bowl schedule this postseason, including the conference champion Stanford Cardinal, who will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Rose Bowl. Cardinal RB Christian McCaffrey has had an All-American season, and is one of the three finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
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Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Iowa vs. Stanford
Both of these teams had their eyes on the College Football Playoff, but weren’t quite able to get the job done in the end. It’s going to be fun watching Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey against a stout Iowa Hawkeyes defense that just doesn’t give up many yards.
Early Pick: Stanford 27, Iowa 24
Early Line: Stanford -6.5
Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Saturday, December 19, 2:00 pm ET, ESPN
University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
Arizona vs. New Mexico
The bad news for Arizona? It’s going to be a true road game as they take on New Mexico in Albuquerque. The good news? The Wildcats have more talent. Coach Rich Rodriguez has built a stable program in Tucson, and he should be able to add another bowl victory onto his belt as Arizona takes on the Lobos.
Early Pick: Arizona 40, New Mexico 27
Early Line: Arizona -10
Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl
Saturday, December 19, 3:30 pm ET, ABC
Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
Utah vs. BYU
The bowl committee in Las Vegas got a dream matchup in this one, as Utah and BYU battle in the “Holy War” in the Sin City. This bowl game will mean more than most – imagine Auburn and Alabama meeting in New Orleans in the Sugar Bowl – and the tensions will be high. BYU lost its coach to Virginia, and when in doubt, take the team with more stability. Coach Kyle Whittingham provides that for the Utes.
Early Pick: Utah 27, BYU 24
Early Line: Utah -3
Hyundai Sun Bowl
Saturday, December 26, 2:00 pm ET, CBS
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, TX
Miami vs. Washington State
The Cougars offense has been clicking after a slow start to the season, and you can guarantee that the Wazzu faithful will travel well to any and every bowl game they appear in. For Miami, this is a chance to end the season on a high note going ending the Mark Richt era, and some of the Hurricanes will be trying to impress the new man in charge.
Early Pick: Washington State 41, Miami 34
Early Line: Washington State -2.5
Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl
Saturday, December 26, 2:20 pm ET, ESPN
Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas, TX
Washington vs. Southern Miss
Southern Miss is a good team and all, but they have yet to face a defense as tough and solid as the Huskies. Coach Chris Petersen and the Huskies should be able to walk out of Dallas with an easy win.
Early Pick: Washington 41, Southern Miss 17
Early Line: Washington -8.5
Foster Farms Bowl
Saturday, December 26, 9:15 pm ET, ESPN
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
Nebraska vs. UCLA
Thanks to not enough bowl eligible teams this season, Nebraska is playing in the postseason with a 5-7 record. Awaiting the Huskers are the UCLA Bruins. Expect Josh Rosen to shine in what should be a double-digit win for the Bruins.
Early Pick: UCLA 37, Nebraska 31
Early Line: UCLA -6.5
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
Tuesday, December 29, 2:00 pm ET, ESPN
Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
California vs. Air Force
This game will be a clash of two very different styles as the Falcons running game takes on the Cal passing attack.
Early Pick: Air Force 30, California 27
Early Line: California -7
National University Holiday Bowl
Wednesday, December 30, 10:30 pm ET, ESPN
Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA
USC vs. Wisconsin
Todd Helton is now the man in charge at USC, and his first opponent as the full-time head coach? Wisconsin. The Badgers haven’t done anything too impressive this season, while the Trojans turned things around for a berth in the Pac-12 title game. But this one will come down to muscle, and Wisconsin has more.
Early Pick: Wisconsin 26, USC 13
Early Line: USC -3
Valero Alamo Bowl
Saturday, January 2, 6:45 pm ET, ESPN
Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
TCU vs. Oregon
This is one of the more intriguing matchups this bowl season, especially if you’re a fan of offense and a lot of points. Vernon Adams and Trevone Boykin will surely provide the fireworks.
Early Pick: Oregon 42, TCU 41
Early Line: TCU -1
Cactus Bowl
Saturday, January 2, 10:15 pm ET, ESPN
Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
West Virginia vs. Arizona State
This will be a road game for West Virginia, who will have to play in the Sun Devils’ backyard at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field. Advantage: Todd Graham’s team.
Early Pick: Arizona State 34, West Virginia 26
Early Line: Arizona State -1
