With more thrill and excitement, the NCAA Football Bowl Games are almost winding up within a few days. The enthusiasm for the game has never decreased since it started. The recent NCAA Football Bowl games left the crowd in a frenzy, showcasing highly competitive matchups with fantastic finishes that kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the end. Last week, the NCAA Football Bowl Games featured tiring teams fighting to stay on track. Let’s have a quick breakdown of the teams involved and the winners of the battles.
The battle between Fresno State and Northern Illinois ended with a 20-28 win for Northern Illinois, with Josh Hoist being the MVP for Northern Illinois. This victory marks Northern Illinois’ first back-to-back wins in over a decade. The next battle featured San Jose State vs. South Florida, where both teams showcased decent moves, with South Florida winning the game 41-39. Despite San Jose State’s loss, the team’s coach, Ken Niumatalolo, expressed his pride in his players, recently stating that he is incredibly proud of his kids.
The game between Toledo and Pittsburgh showcased an enthralling matchup, with both teams delivering a tough battle. The game ended with a 48-46 win for the Toledo Rockets. Kansas State then met Rutgers in the Rate Bowl of NCAA football, with Kansas taking the victory home with a 44-41 score. The day featured two other matchups: Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State in the 68 Ventures Bowl and Navy Midshipmen vs. Oklahoma Sooners in the Armed Forces Bowl. Arkansas State and Oklahoma emerged victorious over their respective opponents. The battle between the Navy and Oklahoma was less exciting, ending with a dull 21-20 score. Vanderbilt faced Georgia Tech in the following days, winning the battle with 35 points.
Additionally, the Arkansas team secured a 39-26 victory over Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl. The Holiday Bowl games held on December 28 thrilled fans, particularly with the 21 Syracuse team’s exotic 52-35 win over Washington State. The Bowl games continued with the Las Vegas Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, Military Bowl, and more. With all these exciting games, the upcoming matchups promise to keep us engaged and entertained through the New Year. Stay with us and get updates and predictions on your favourite games.
Predictions for the Coming Battles:
Missouri Tigers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes
The Missouri Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes will face off on December 30, 2024, in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Both teams are highly anticipated to light up the stadium in the year’s final clash. The Missouri Tigers enter this game after a 28-21 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks at the beginning of this month. However, it has been a disappointing year for the Tigers. Their last five games have resulted in only one win, with the remaining four ending in losses. Despite having key players like Luther Burden, Kewan Lacy, and Williams Nwaneri, these players will likely miss this game due to their NFL draft declarations. Still, the team is looking to finish the season strong with talents like Nate Noel and Brady Cook, who recently threw 2,248 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Iowa Hawkeyes, meanwhile, enter this clash after a dull 13-10 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In that battle, quarterback Jackson Stratton delivered about 115 yards and threw one touchdown pass. The Hawkeyes will also miss out on a few of their star players for this battle due to NFL Draft preparation. They have maintained a mediocre position from the start of the season and have not been a dominant team. So, they are likely to put forth a similar action in this game, leaving the Missouri Tigers to end the game in a victory. This game is not expected to generate much excitement among the crowd, as most of the key players from both teams will be missing for the Music City Bowl.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide lock horns with each other on December 30, 2024, in the RellaQuest Bowl Games. These two considerable talents will face each other in the year-end games, and this battle will be nothing less fun. In the Michigan Wolverines, the recent finish of the Wolverines team was not that engaging, where the battle ended with a 10-13 win against Ohio State Buckeyes. The Wolverine’s side was altering with wins and losses in their recent matchups. Coming to this game, the Michigan Wolverines team will be without Mason Graham, Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, and Kenneth Grant due to the NFL draft. Due to this, Michigan’s defense might not be that solid for this game over Alabama Crimson. So, this clash will be a little struggle for the Michigan Wolverines.
The Alabama Crimson Tide, on the other end, enters this battle after a nice 28-14 win over the Auburn Tigers. In that battle, The Quarterback Jalen Milroe threw 256 yards and an interception. Despite their recent loss over the Oklahoma side, the Alabama team was otherwise portrayed as a solid side. The Alabama side will also be missing a few of their players, but hope still resides, and they are likely to end the game in a victory over the Wolverines.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Washington Huskies
The Sun Bowl games on December 31, 2024, will portray a battle between the Washington Huskies and Louisville Cardinals. Currently, the Louisville Cardinals are in the 10th position in the ACC, and the Washington Huskies are in 17th in the Big Ten. The Cardinals team entered this battle after delivering splendid actions over the Kentucky Wildcats. In that matchup, the Louisville Cardinals won the fight with a 14-41 score against the Wildcats, in which the quarterback Tyler Shough threw 128 yards and Isaac Brown threw 178 yards. Despite having hardships from the start of the season, the Louisville Cardinals are trying to end the year in a decent manner, where they have made four wins out of the last five matches played. The Cardinals are, therefore, expected to make a similar appearance in this game despite the absence of a few players.
The Washington Huskies are having a tough season, occupying a low position in the Big Ten standings. They recently ended their battle with a 49-21 loss against the Oregon Ducks. Demond Williams stood out in that game, throwing for 201 yards and one touchdown pass. It is expected that Demond Williams will start against the Louisville Cardinals. The Huskies will miss key players like Will Rogers for this game. Given these circumstances, the Washington Huskies are expected to face challenges and must manage them well. Therefore, this battle is likely to be won by the Louisville Cardinals with a decent score.
Illinois vs. South Carolina
South Carolina team will lock horns with the Illinois side for the NCAA Bowl Games on December 31, 2024, at Camping World Stadium. This matchup between these closely competitive teams will create much thrill among the crowd until the very end. The South Carolina team is in 4th position in the SEC, while the Illinois side is in 5th place in the Big Ten. The South Carolina ended its recent matchup with a 14-17 win over Clemson Tigers, in which LaNorris Sellers made drastic moves. The South Carolina side’s recent form is too good, where they have been on a six-game winning streak. Also, star players like LaNorris Sellers, who has been mesmerizing by his performances, remain to give a great struggle for the opponents in this matchup.
The Illinois club enters this matchup after a magnificent 28-38 win over the Northwestern Wildcats, extending their winning streak to three games. Interestingly, the Illinois team has scored exactly 38 points in each of their last three games. The team is maintaining a decent focus on the offensive end. Their defense has been exceptional, limiting opponents to single-digit scores. Despite South Carolina’s strong offensive performance, the Illinois team considered the underdogs, is likely to put up a tough fight and make the game challenging for their opponents.
LSU Tigers vs. Baylor Bears
The Texas Bowl games on December 31, 2024, will feature a battle between the LSU Tigers and Baylor Bears. This matchup is scheduled to take place at NRG Stadium. The Baylor Bears are entering this clash with six straight wins. The Baylor side ended its recent game with an exotic 45-17 victory over the Kansas team. The Baylor Bears have consistently thrilled their fans with their dynamic and powerful passing attacks in recent games, where the team ranks 17th nationally in passes. The Baylor Bears excelled on their offensive side with quarterbacks like Sawyer Robertson. However, the team needs to rely on their defensive side to tackle their opponents in this game. Key Injuries for the Baylor Bears include Dominic Richardson and Ketron Jackson Jr., which look doubtful for this matchup. Corey Gordon Jr., Trey Wilson, Alvin Ebosele, and Dequan Finn also mark the key transfers.
The LSU Tigers, meanwhile, enter this showdown with a 37-17 win over the Oklahoma Sooners, with Garrett Nussmeier throwing for 277 yards. The LSU side has demonstrated a decent season with an 8-4 record. The offensive end of the LSU Tigers has been strong this season, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is expected to provide significant support for this game. The defensive end of the LSU Tigers is also decent, but they need to be more prominent in this battle to handle their opponents effectively. Key injuries for LSU include Garrett Nussmeier and Miles Frazier, making them questionable for this matchup. Ultimately, this game promises to be a thrilling contest, with the Baylor Bears anticipated to take the victory home.
