Bowl Game Score & Game Predictions: DEC 24-28
By Zach Ragan
Dec 20, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of the Poinsettia Bowl logo at mid-field before the Poinsettia Bowl between the San Diego State Aztecs and Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
POINSETTIA BOWL — Utah State VS #24 Northern Illinois -1.5
THURS. DEC. 26 – 9:30 PM ET (ESPN)
Northern Illinois nearly came away with an undefeated season and a shot at a BCS bowl, but Bowling Green ended those hopes. As a result, Northern Illinois was relegated to the Poinsettia Bowl.
Rod Carey has picked up right where former Northern Illinois head coach Dave Doeren left off.
Even though Northern Illinois is only a slight favorite against Utah State, I believe they’ll win easily and send QB Jordan Lynch off with the perfect end to his illustrious career.
Northern Illinois 24 Utah State 14