Son Bowls: Son of Rankman Offers His "Hot 10" Bowl Picks
Hawaii Bowl (Dec. 22), Hawaii vs. Louisiana Tech (61)
Son says Hawaii’s seventh trip to its own bowl is good for at least 40 points at home. La. Tech will need to provide the other 22.
The Pick: Over
Birmingham Bowl (Dec. 22), Memphis (-3.5) vs. Wake Forest
Son says Memphis wins by a field goal plus a safety.
The Pick: Memphis
First Responder Bowl (Dec. 26), Boise State (-2) vs. Boston College
Son says it will be a blue, blue blue day-after Christmas for Boston College.
The Pick: Boise wins and covers.
Sun Bowl (Dec. 31), Stanford (-6) vs Pittsburgh
Son says “No Bryce, no problem.” Bryce Love is sitting out the Sun Bowl to prepare for the NFL draft he should have been preparing for last year at this time. Christian McCaffrey sat out the 2016 Sun but got a fine performance from his backup, who rushed for 115 yard in a win over North Carolina. The back’s name was Bryce Love.
Pick: Stanford covers as the favorite.
Cotton Bowl (Dec. 29), Clemson (-13) vs. Notre Dame
Son says Notre Dame is not getting the respect it deserves even after popularizing the modern passing game back in 1913.
The Pick: Notre Dame may lose, but not by 13
Peach Bowl (Dec. 29), Florida vs. Michigan (-6.5)
Son can’t believe Florida of the mighty SEC is getting nearly a touchdown against a Michigan team that just got fire-hosed by Ohio State.
The Pick: Florida
Alamo Bowl (Dec. 28), Iowa State vs. Washington State (54)
Son says few will remember this Alamo Bowl but that's Ok so long as these teams pay proper respect to the goal line.
The Pick: Over
Camping World Bowl (Dec. 28), West Virginia vs. Syracuse (even)
Son noticed Will Grier was not playing QB for WVU and came to a logical conclusion.
The Pick: Syracuse
Gator Bowl (Dec. 31), North Carolina State vs. Texas A&M (58)
Son would like to note Texas A&M just scored 74 all by itself against LSU.
The Pick: Over
Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 1), Central Florida vs. LSU (-7.5)
UCF is not interested in a 2-for-1 deal to play Florida but will take out its little-guy frustration on Baton Rouge. Laissez les bon temps rouler.
The Pick**: UCF**