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Predicting Bowl Outcomes for Colorado and the Pac-12

By Travis Wakeman

Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) celebrates with offensive lineman Tim Lynott (56) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi
Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Phillip Lindsay (23) celebrates with offensive lineman Tim Lynott (56) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pac-12 championship at Levi /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) throws a pass against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) throws a pass against the Washington Huskies during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

National Funding Holiday Bowl

Minnesota (8-4, 5-4 Big Ten) vs. Washington State (8-4, 7-2 Pac-12)

Dec. 27 – 7 p.m., ESPN

Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

Average Line: Washington State, -6.5

For the last several days, it seemed that Minnesota may not even play in this game. After 10 of their players were suspended, the Golden Gophers were boycotting the Holiday Bowl. That ended on Saturday when the team ended its protest and will suit up for the game.

On paper, this was an intriguing matchup when it was announced. Of course, that was before all of the suspensions for Minnesota.

Washington State’s Luke Falk can be one of the most prolific passers in the country and I’d expect to see the Cougars spread the offense out and take to the air against an overmatched Gophers teams.

I actually don’t think this game is very close.

Prediction: Washington State 41, Minnesota 20

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