Saturday, Dec. 19
New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque), 1 p.m. ESPN
ARIZONA (6-6) vs. NEW MEXICO (7-5)
The Wildcats were looking for better; the Lobos are thrilled to be in a bowl, even if it means staying home … NEW MEXICO 23-21.
Las Vegas Bowl, 2:30 p.m. ABC
UTAH (9-3) vs. BYU (9-3)
The Utes were supposed to be a serious threat in the PAC-12 but faded early, while the Cougars are the same team every year — good enough to beat most, but not the really good … UTAH 34-20.
Camelia Bowl (Montgomery, Al), 4:30 p.m. ESPN
APPALACHIAN STATE (10-2) vs. OHIO (8-4)
I have been to Montgomery. Not exactly what I would call a top destination, but when better southeastern Alabama than sitting at home, eh? … APP STATE 26-13.
Cure Bowl (Orlando), 6 p.m. CBS Sprts Ntwrk
GEORGIA STATE (6-6) vs. SAN JOSE STATE (5-7)
This was rated on one website as the worst of the 40 bowls. As I do not plan on even watching the highlights from this game, I will take their word for it … GEORGIA STATE 30-27.
New Orleans Bowl, 8 p.m. ESPN
ARKANSAS STATE (9-3) vs. LOUISIANA TECH (8-4)
These teams are only a few hours apart and yet almost never meet. What that means for this game is as unclear to me as it is to you … ARKANSAS STATE 42-21.
