Best Bets:

Louisiana Tech
Situational - Tech comes in off a bye and has played hard the last month despite some tough defeats. San Jose held New Mexico State to 218 yards but needed a FG with 34 seconds remaining to earn the victory. Fundamental - Because of its poor overall record, Tech looks down from last year. However, their conference stats are the same as last year’s team that went 5- 3. With five losses by one score or less, this year’s Bulldogs could easily be 6-5 or even 7-4. You can’t make that argument with woeful San Jose State. Game Notes - The Spartans ranked 111th in third down defense, allowing opponents to convert at a 45% clip.

Florida Intl
Situational - Last year’s Shula Bowl was bananas to say the least with 56 points scored in the fourth quarter alone. International comes off a late season bye while Atlantic hasn’t had a break since mid- October. Fundamental - We’ll make this real simple; both teams can move the football, both teams can’t stop the football. If both teams were to lineup for a best of seven series, even money would be the price on it going the distance. For every advantage, there is a disadvantage that offsets it. Game Notes - Neither team has beaten a league foe that currently has a winning record in conference play.