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10 Most watchable Bowl Game matchups

By Jordan Luth

Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) points to the sky in celebration after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) points to the sky in celebration after a touchdown against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Stanford defeated California 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) runs for a second quarter touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) runs for a second quarter touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Las Vegas Bowl (Dec. 17): Houston vs. San Diego State

Houston started the year with a huge win over No. 3 Oklahoma. They started 5-0 and were ranked as high as No. 6 in the country. Some tough road losses, such as at SMU, took their potential playoff hopes away. San Diego State comes in after winning the Mountain West Conference championship. The Aztecs are a well-rounded team with an explosive running back.

San Diego State has what might be the best RB in the country in Donnel Pumphrey. Pumphrey rushed for over 2,000 yards this year and had 16 touchdowns to go with it. Pumphrey was even in the Heisman talks for a little while and it’s very clear why. As of right now, Pumphrey is second on the all-time NCAA Division 1 rushing list. He is 108 yards away from being the all-time leader. It’ll be a bit of a homecoming for him as well. Pumphrey was born in North Las Veags. He is sure to make an impact.

Houston, on the other hand, has lost their head coach Tom Herman. Herman is now the coach at Texas and Major Applewhite will take over as the head coach. Houston still has a great QB in Greg Ward Jr., and if they are to win, he will have to play lights out. He is their catalyst and a big game from him will be a great thing for Houston.

Will the Houston team that beat Louisville and Oklahoma show up? Or will it be the team that lost to SMU? The difference is dramatic as they will have to try and stop Donnel Pumphrey either way. Prediction: San Diego State 31, Houston 21

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