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Picking Every 2016-17 College Football Bowl Game Against the Spread

By Michael Collins

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Colorado State Rams wide receiver Robert Ruiz (L) is congratulated by wide receiver Detrich Clark (R) after scoring a touchdown on a punt return against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Colorado State Rams wide receiver Robert Ruiz (L) is congratulated by wide receiver Detrich Clark (R) after scoring a touchdown on a punt return against the San Diego State Aztecs during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Idaho (8-4, 6-2 Sun Belt) vs. Colorado State (7-5, 5-3 MWC)
Dec. 22 – 7 p.m., ESPN
Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho

Average Line: Colorado State, -13.5

Is it possible to bet against Idaho in a bowl with their name in it? In this case, yes, most definitely.

Mike Bobo’s offense has finally started churning out some points and the Rams finished the season with wins over New Mexico and San Diego State. Still, they’ve had some defensive lapses and look poorly coached at times.

Next year will be Idaho’s final year at the FBS level, so they’ll take nothing for granted. They might not have some of the talent of Colorado State, but they are one of those gritty teams you don’t want to face.

Prediction: Colorado State probably still wins this one handily, but 13.5 is a mighty large spread considering this is a home game for the Vandals. Idaho beats that spread and keeps it within 10 at least.

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