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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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Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Sooners defeated the Cowboys 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Sooners defeated the Cowboys 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Allstate Sugar Bowl (Jan. 2): No. 14 Auburn vs. No. 7 Oklahoma

After losing two games early in the year to Houston and Ohio State, Oklahoma bounced back by winning nine straight games and the Big 12 championship. Auburn followed a similar path for most of the year. They too lost two games early, followed by an impressive win streak. The only difference is that Auburn’s offense hit a wall at the end of the year. They only put up a combined 19 points in their final two SEC games.

Oklahoma is led by their two Heisman finalists, QB Baker Mayfield and his favorite target, WR Dede Westbrook. Mayfield and Westbrook finished third and fourth in the Heisman voting this year after both of them put up great seasons. Auburn will have the daunting task of stopping the Mayfield to Westbrook connection. If they are able to hold Westbrook in check, they will have to then deal with the Sooners RB duo of Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine. Mixon ran for over 1,000 yards and Perine ran for just under 1,000 yards on the year. Oklahoma is loaded on offense and will look to strike fast and strike often.

Auburn will have their hands full on defense, but if a rather spotty offense can show up, they could stick around in this game longer than people believe. The Tigers also feature a 1,000-yard running back in Kamryn Pettway. They are ranked 20th in points allowed per game at 15.6 as well. Auburn’s defense will be key to their success. If they can hold down the Sooners offense, their chances increase. Their offense will still need to make its presence felt as well.

If Auburn’s offense can keep up, this game is sure to be interesting late into the fourth quarter. If not, it may be over early. Prediction: Oklahoma 38, Auburn 24

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