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Stephen Nover's CFB Monday Bookie Basher - 9-3 Bowl Plays
(NCAAF) Penn State vs. Utah,
Money Line: -117.00 Utah (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -117.00 Utah (Home)
Result: Loss
Ever since joining the Pac-12 in 2011 it has been Utah's goal to win the Rose Bowl. The Utes came very close last season falling to Ohio State, 48-45, on a late field goal. Utah lost its star quarterback, Cam Rising, to a head injury early in the fourth quarter in that game.
Rising had another outstanding year this season passing for 2,939 yards with a 25-to-7 TD-to-interception ratio. I like Rising more than Penn State QB Sean Clifford, who will be without his top receiver, Parker Washington. He has a leg injury and also declared for the draft as did the Nittany Lions star cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
The Utes are 11-4 in bowl games under much respected coach Kyle Whittingham. Utah was impressive in its last game beating USC, 47-24, in the Pac-12 title game. I believe the Utes are the superior team and they have Rose Bowl experience. Their chance is here. And they will take advantage of it.
Rising had another outstanding year this season passing for 2,939 yards with a 25-to-7 TD-to-interception ratio. I like Rising more than Penn State QB Sean Clifford, who will be without his top receiver, Parker Washington. He has a leg injury and also declared for the draft as did the Nittany Lions star cornerback Joey Porter Jr.
The Utes are 11-4 in bowl games under much respected coach Kyle Whittingham. Utah was impressive in its last game beating USC, 47-24, in the Pac-12 title game. I believe the Utes are the superior team and they have Rose Bowl experience. Their chance is here. And they will take advantage of it.