West Virginia and NC State is an interesting match-up. West Virginia has a solid defense, with a under preforming offense. NC State on the other hand has an above average offense with just an average defense. Russell Wilson is a top tier quarterback. This year he has proven he is capable of bringing this team an ACC title next year. He does it with his arm and he can do it with his legs. It's good he can run the football because NC State doesn't have anyone else that can run the football. West Virginia will take away Wilson's arm and make NC State run the ball. Wilson will create some big plays with his legs this game but West Virginia will contain him from passing all over the field. Wilson's counterpart Geno Smith has proven he will be an elite quarterback in the NCAA his junior and senior year. Smith has only thrown 6 INT's to 23 TD's this year a differential much better than Wilson's, ultimately because they have a running game. Devine who had a disappointing year, even with over 800 yards rushing he is always a threat, who gains attention from defenses. I'm surprised the line isn't higher than what it is, this is one of my more confident bowls picks this season. Wilson not having a threat to run the ball behind him, will put all the focus on him from the West Virginia defense. West Virginia who has a top defense will make people not named Russell Wilson beat them. NC State's average defense will have to focus on both Smith and Devine, leaving one to beat them at all times. My prediction for the game is a West Virginia rout, West Virginia 34 NC State 10. The multiple options will be too much for the NC State D.
I'm not touching the Mizzou/Iowa game, I could see this going either way, but if I have to pick I like Mizzou at -2.5, good luck today, hopefully you win like I did with Air Force yesterday!
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