Las Vegas Bowl

BYU vs. Oregon State (-2.5)

Both teams come into the Las Vegas Bowl having dreamed of taking the field on New Year's Day, not three days before Christmas. It is the fifth straight year BYU fans are heading to Sin City for their Bowl game and my guess is they don't get as much out of the trip as other fans might. The Cougars have split the four previous games, losing last year 31-21 to Arizona. Meanwhile Oregon State has won five consecutive Bowl games under Coach Mike Riley and although they must be very dissappointed having had a chance to be playing in the Rose Bowl, the Beavers should still be ready to go. Led by All Pac 10 peformers RB Jazquizz Rodgers, WR James Rodgers and QB Sean Canfield, I expect the Beavers offense to heat up the Las Vegas night. The Cougars offense is also capable of putting quick points on the board, but if OSU's defense can put any pressure on QB Max Hall then the Beavers should be the last team standing. BYU has struggled in its losses to Florida State and TCU with protecting the QB and giving up big plays. OSU is capable of the big play and I expect them to get off to a quick start using the Rodgers brothers early and often. Oregon State 38 - BYU 30