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10 Quarterbacks To Watch During Bowl Games

By Ryan McNeill

Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes a signal to the crowd after a touchdown during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes a signal to the crowd after a touchdown during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 13, 2014; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) drops back to pass during the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2014; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas quarterback Cooper Rush (10) drops back to pass during the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Beach Bowl (December 19): Central Michigan QB Cooper Rush

Granted, Cooper Rush saw a dip from his junior to senior season, but he’s still capable of having a big game under the bright lights, as he threw for 3,299 yards this season and 23 touchdowns this past season.

If Central Michigan wants to win against Tulsa, they’ll need a big game from Rush in his final collegiate game. The interesting thing to watch is likely to happen as Tulsa gave up an average of 248.3 yards passing this season to their opponents and an average of 12.7 yards per catch. That’s the kind of defense Rush is sure to exploit early and often in this bowl game.

It’s also worth noting that Central Michigan’s top running back, Devon Spalding, only had 131 rushing attempts this season. He was able to get the most out of those carries (5.6 yards per carry), but Central Michigan has proven to be a pass-heavy team this season.

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