MAACO Las Vegas Bowl, ESPN, Tuesday, Dec 22nd, 7:00
#18 Oregon State vs #14 BYU

It’s the Beavers vs the Cougars in what could otherwise be called the double entendre bowl.  This game could show a massive let down by the Beavers since it was just a couple weeks ago that they were playing the Ducks for a chance to go to the Grand Daddy of the all.  When the Cougars have the ball, you can sit back and watch them set up the run with the pass.  BYU QB Max Hall is 3rd in the country for pass efficiency and they will put some points up against the Beavers 60th ranked pass efficiency D.   If the Cougars get up on the Beaver, expect a healthy dose of Harvey Unga to hammer the Beaver into submission.  When the Beavers have the ball, watch for the Rogers brothers who are 5th and 18th in the country with all purpose yards for Oregon State against a pretty good BYU rushing defense.  If the Beavers are going to top the Cougars, they’ll need to rely on Sean Canfield’s arm and their passing game which is really no slouch with the 15th ranked pass efficiency O. 

Pick: BYU is favored by 3.  Let down be damned.  I’m taking the fighting Beavers and the points.  Whats the old joke..the mormon went to the las vegas bowl with his virginity and a 20 dollar bill....and came back with both.