Breaking Down Big 12 Bowl Games
As we approached the end of the season, it was Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas battling for the Big 12 crown. Baylor would take it, but all four teams are going to be involved in some interesting bowl games. Â Here is a break down of the four most intriguing bowl match ups Big 12 teams are involved in.
Valero Alamo Bowl:Â Oregon vs. Texas, Dec. 30
Texas did not go down without a fight after starting off the season slow. Unfortunately, thing do not get any easier for them now that it is Bowl time as they find themselves scheduled to go up against the Oregon Ducks. Both these teams are usually competing in BCS Bowl, however, this year they are on the outside looking in. The Ducks are favored to win with a -14 point spread.
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl: Baylor vs. UCF, Jan. 1
This is one of the two BCS Bowls to feature a Big 12 team. The UCF Knights were the best team in the ACC, going 11-1. During the preseason, however, no one expected anything from this team, and they managed to prove everyone wrong. They will have to do that again by overcoming the odds. Baylor are the 17 point favorites to win this game.
Allstate Sugar Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Jan. 2
After upsetting in-state rivals, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma find themselves in a BCS Bowl. There are going to be a lot of eyes on this game, and it is not just going to be Crimson Tide fans. Oklahoma had an impressive and 11-2 record and they did not have an easy season playing against Notre Dame and Texas Tech, not to mention their division rivals being such teams as Baylor and Oklahoma State. There are many who still feel Alabama is the best team in the nation. Oklahoma is going to try and pull out one more upset to walk away with the win. They are currently the 15.5 point underdogs.
AT&T Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Missouri, Jan. 3
These two former division rivals are going to make for a good football game. Both these teams are known for their defense so do not expect a shootout at the Cotton Bowl. Instead we are going to see some solid, strategic football action. The odds are close in this one with Missouri being the -1 point favorite.
