Defying all rational expectations before the season, the Cats are bowling. They face a rematch from the 2018 JV Rose Bowl of CCG runners-up (AKA the Holiday Bowl) against coaching legend Kyle Whittingham. Whittingham had had an 11-game winning streak in bowls until the run in with the Cats. His teams have not won one since. So there is likely some motivation for redemption. However, the Utes have been hit hard by injury and the Transfer Portal, so they might be vulnerable to an upset. The point spread has dropped from double digits to under a touchdown, favoring Utah.
The Cats, meanwhile, are playing with house money and likely more motivation than the Utes. While Whittingham's teams are generally very sound, they have been known to stumble...see the 3rd Quarter of the 2018 Holiday Bowl.
So, with all that, time to prognosticate:
NU 23
UU 19
The Cats, meanwhile, are playing with house money and likely more motivation than the Utes. While Whittingham's teams are generally very sound, they have been known to stumble...see the 3rd Quarter of the 2018 Holiday Bowl.
So, with all that, time to prognosticate:
NU 23
UU 19
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