Armed Forces Bowl BYU vs. Tulsa (+2.5), 12 p.m.: BYU has won eight of nine and Tulsa has won seven of eight. Tulsa has the better offense statistically and that should be the difference. Plus, the Golden Hurricane is very battle-tested with its four losses coming to Oklahoma, Boise State, Oklahoma State and Houston. Tulsa 24, BYU 20 
 Pinstripe Bowl Rutgers vs. Iowa State (+2), 3:20 p.m.: Yes, Iowa State lost six games and went 3-6 after starting the season 3-0. But the Cyclones played seven ranked teams this season. Rutgers played one ranked team this season and lost that game. Iowa State 27, Rutgers 20 
 Music City Bowl Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest (+6.5), 6:40 p.m.: Wake Forest lost four of five to end the regular season, including a 41-7 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 26. Mississippi State was a disappointment this season with a 6-6 overall record and 2-6 record in the SEC. But watch for the Bulldogs’ defense to win this game. Mississippi State 21, Wake Forest 17 
 Insight Bowl Iowa vs. No. 14 Oklahoma (-14), 10 p.m.: It’s fair to say Oklahoma was a big disappointment this season with a 9-3 record, including getting blown out by Oklahoma State with the Big 12 title at stake. Still, quarterback Landry Jones put up huge numbers and the Sooners are capable of scoring points. Iowa had a down year, but has some nice offensive players. A huge key will be the absence of running back Marcus Coker, who is suspended and won’t play in this game. Oklahoma 31, Iowa 17

Armed Forces Bowl BYU vs. Tulsa (+2.5), 12 p.m.: BYU has won eight of nine and Tulsa has won seven of eight. Tulsa has the better offense statistically and that should be the difference. Plus, the Golden Hurricane is very battle-tested with its four losses coming to Oklahoma, Boise State, Oklahoma State and Houston. Tulsa 24, BYU 20 Pinstripe Bowl Rutgers vs. Iowa State (+2), 3:20 p.m.: Yes, Iowa State lost six games and went 3-6 after starting the season 3-0. But the Cyclones played seven ranked teams this season. Rutgers played one ranked team this season and lost that game. Iowa State 27, Rutgers 20 Music City Bowl Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest (+6.5), 6:40 p.m.: Wake Forest lost four of five to end the regular season, including a 41-7 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 26. Mississippi State was a disappointment this season with a 6-6 overall record and 2-6 record in the SEC. But watch for the Bulldogs’ defense to win this game. Mississippi State 21, Wake Forest 17 Insight Bowl Iowa vs. No. 14 Oklahoma (-14), 10 p.m.: It’s fair to say Oklahoma was a big disappointment this season with a 9-3 record, including getting blown out by Oklahoma State with the Big 12 title at stake. Still, quarterback Landry Jones put up huge numbers and the Sooners are capable of scoring points. Iowa had a down year, but has some nice offensive players. A huge key will be the absence of running back Marcus Coker, who is suspended and won’t play in this game. Oklahoma 31, Iowa 17

Sports

College

Fearless bowl predictions: Dec. 30

Newsday

132572082

Sports articles trending links SATL

Watch highlights

Scores and stats

Columnists

App Nativo Ad Unit Slot

College - megaslot

Complete coverage of NCAA college football, basketball & more. Latest news, scores, schedule, rankings & analysis from the leading source of New York Sports, Newsday.com

Stay logged in.