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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 19, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau (13) celebrates a rushing touchdown by running back Phillip Lindsay (23) (background) in the fourth quarter against the Washington State Cougars at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Cougars 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sefo Liufau (13) celebrates a rushing touchdown by running back Phillip Lindsay (23) (background) in the fourth quarter against the Washington State Cougars at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Cougars 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Valero Alamo Bowl (Dec. 29): No. 12 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 Colorado

These former Big 12 opponents meet for what should be one of the best non-New Year’s Six games. Both teams finished as runners-up in their conferences and will now have a chance to play each other and finish their seasons on a high note.

Oklahoma State fits in with the stereotype that is associated with the Big 12, which is huge offensive production and not much defense to be played. They may rack up close to 40 points a game on average, but they also give up almost 30 points a game as well. They are led by their QB, Mason Rudolph, who only threw four interceptions all year to go along with his 25 touchdowns and 3,777 yards passing. He is the key for the Cowboys in this game. They will need to light up the scoreboard like they did all season.

For Colorado, a potential X-factor in this game could be their running back, Phillip Lindsay. He ran for almost 1,200 yards and scored 16 touchdowns this year. If the Buffs starting QB, Sefo Liufau is still a little banged up come game day, Lindsay could have his name called a lot in this game. If Liufau is good to play, the Buffs will have strong senior leadership guiding the way.

This game will be a fun renewal of an old Big 12 rivalry, and is sure to be entertaining throughout the whole game. Prediction: Oklahoma State 28, Colorado 24

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