22. CAPITAL ONE BOWL (Orlando)
Jan. 1/1 p.m. ABC
(11) Penn State Nittany Lions (University Park) (10-2) (Big 10 Record: 6-2)
Head Coach: Joe Paterno
Key Players: Daryll Clark, QB; Jared Odrick, DT
Comments: 4-2 v. bowl teams; no signature wins in weak Big 10; Joe Paterno, who will be 85 at game time, is the grandfather of college football and is groping for his 24th career bowl win (23-11-1 since 1966). Clark has nearly 2800 yards throwing with 23 TD's; team has had some slow starts against good defenses. Odrick was top defender in Big 10 and led D-line that had 35 sacks this year.
(13) LSU Tigers (Baton Rouge) (9-3) (SEC Record: 5-3)
Head Coach: Les Miles
Key Players: Trindon Holliday, RB; Jordan Jefferson, QB
Comments: 4-3 v bowl teams; no signature wins; suspect offense; solid defense; LSU's 10th consecutive bowl appearance; Holliday is a burner replacing three RBs out with injuries. Jefferson has improved but is still a raw talent.
Line: Penn State: -3
My Pick: PENN STATE's defense will be too much for Jefferson & Co. Joe Pa gets bowl win #24, and the Nittany Lions cover. Joe Pa spends bonus on Lasik eye surgery.
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