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12 of this year’s college Bowl games that are worth watching

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Bowls, bowls, everywhere bowls. There are Taxslayer Bowls and Nova Home Bowls and Motel 6 Bowls. There’s a Potato Bowl and a Poinsettia Bowl and a Popeye’s Bowl. There are Bowls on every day of the week. But which ones should you watch? A dozen bowls you shouldn’t miss. 1. National Championship Game, Jan. 9, Tampa, Fla.: Will it be an Alabama-Clemson rematch? Will it be Nick Saban vs. Urban Meyer? Can the maligned Washington Huskies sneak through? This is…

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FSU to play Michigan in Orange Bowl; Florida meets Iowa in Outback

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Jimbo Fisher vs. Jim Harbaugh. As explosive as these two are, a bomb squad may have to officiate this year’s Orange Bowl. The bowl schedule was announced Sunday afternoon, including a meeting between Harbaugh’s Michigan team against Fisher’s FSU team to be played on Dec. 30. Both Fisher and Harbaugh were fined for criticizing officials this season. Other bowl games including Florida teams include Florida vs. Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 2, Miami vs. West Virginia in the…

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Penn State makes case for playoffs; Florida bowls nearly set

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With Penn State’s thrilling 38-31 come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin in the Big 10 Championship Game on Saturday, the controversy over who gets the fourth spot in the College Football Playoffs (CFP) has already begun. While the four teams will be announced on Sunday, the debate will linger through the new year, no matter what happens. Most are expecting the Nittany Lions (11-2) to head to the Rose Bowl to face Colorado with Wisconsin playing in the Cotton Bowl against Western…

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Alabama swamps Florida in SEC Championship game

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The University of Alabama defense was too good for Florida quarterback Austin Appleby to overcome Saturday afternoon. Appleby threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns against the Tide, but he also threw three interceptions and the Tide rolled over the Gators, 54-16, Saturday. The Tide, the only major unbeaten team in the country, outscored Florida 21-0 in the second half to pull away. On this night, it is hard to believe that Florida’s greatest quarterbacks — Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel…

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The Predictions: Florida can’t score enough to stay with Bama

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The way analysts talk about the Alabama Crimson Tide, you don’t know whether they are preparing for the College Football Playoffs or the ones reserved for the NFL. They may be the best team ever, say some analysts. They are so No. 1 that their second-string may be No. 2. They are bulletproof and can stop speeding trains. On the other hand, Alabama beat Ole Miss by five. They beat LSU by 10. So are they are unbeatable? Of course…

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To be a complete team, Gators need to find a quarterback

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Two years in, two championship games, and the Help Wanted sign remains out. Now, more than ever, the University of Florida needs a quarterback. With the Gators playing in the SEC Championship game Saturday afternoon, the Gators’ weakest position stands out the most. Who is there to guide the Gators toward the end zone? Who is there to have a breakout game to lead an upset? Look around. Alabama has a great defensive line, but Florida’s good, too. If linebacker…

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Questioning the Florida-Alabama game for the SEC Championship

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Five things to ponder about Florida’s SEC title game against Alabama on Saturday. Can the Gators give Alabama a better game than last year? Unless Florida forces a lot of turnovers, it’s hard to see how. Most agree this Alabama team might be the school’s best, and might be as good as any team who has ever played. Florida, meanwhile, has played almost an identical season as to last year, from the sluggish offense to the spotty quarterbacking. Jordan Scarlett…

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