NU v UU @ Vegas Prediction Thread

[rmndcat]

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

 

[Alvious]

Cats 31
Did you say "Utes" 30

 

[CappyNU]

Cats 31
Did you say "Utes" 30

What is a "ute"?

 

[Hungry Jack]

We gonna beat Utah and they will like it

 

[NUCat320]

17-3 Cats.
Braun’s D shines and Jake’s O does juuuustenough.

 

[phatcat]

I would feel better if CoCo was there,but take the under and we win on an Olsen FG

 

[Williesfan]

27-24 Cats

 

[Figrating]

What is a "ute"?

This bit was lifted from "Barefoot Boy With Cheek" by Max Shulman.

 

[JoeWildcat]

I am going to be optimistic:

NU. 24
UU. 20

 

[nickcat4]

I am going to be optimistic:

NU. 24
UU. 20

 

[nickcat4]

Utah 40 NU 34

 

[Catslash]

Lake Michigan 'cats 32
Not so Great Salt Lake
Utes 24

 

[BosCat]

Wait... we're not in the Pinstripe Bowl??? I must have made a wrong turn somewhere on my way to the game.

I guess I'll make a pick anyways:

Cats 27
Yoots 20

 

[stpaulcat]

NUtes 31
Utes 17

 

[phatcat]

Wait... we're not in the Pinstripe Bowl??? I must have made a wrong turn somewhere on my way to the game.

I guess I'll make a pick anyways:

Cats 27
Yoots 20

Is that a picture of Blake Preston?

 

[rmndcat]

Is that a picture of Blake Preston?

Wears the gown well....

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

Northwestern 31
Utah 20

It’s Deja UU all over again! 😂

These bowl game rosters are so chaotic, who knows who will actually be available to participate in the game. I think the big plus for NU is we get the extra practice time. It would be great to beat a PAC12 team as the conference fades into the mist. Go Cats!

 

[eddie_gocats]

They are wearing the grape ape unis…. Victory is assured!

 

[Just Gary]

I’m on the bandwagon and hoping for no more potholes. So, given our recent success and knowing we definitely care about this more than Utah, I’ll say we take the lead in the 3rd and not look back.

NU 31 Utah 22

 

[NUCatswin]

NU: 28
Utah 25

 

[NUCat320]

17-3 Cats.
Braun’s D shines and Jake’s O does juuuustenough.

Dang, like I predicted every week, Braun’s D shone and Jake’s O did juuuuuust enough.

Wildcat football: Pick the Cats and TAKE THE UNDER