ARIZONA BOWL (Tucson) -- For the second consecutive season, the Sun Belt has been stellar in bowl season. New Mexico State will look to add to the success as the Aggies take on Utah State. Yet, the Aggies have one of the worst offenses remaining in bowl season. Unsettling performances down the stretch showcased an offense that lacks balance. Grab Utah State.

ARIZONA BOWL (Tucson) -- Projecting motivation for lower-range bowl teams is a tricky proposition. Consider it safe, though, to assume New Mexico State will be jacked to the gills. This appearance buries a 57-year year bowl drought and, in a month with games played in half-empty-or-worse stadiums, 10,000 supporters are expected to attend. For the veterans on Utah State, by contrast, this could be another ho-hum postseason gig. The school participated five consecutive years until last season. New Mex gets the checkmark at QB with Tyler Rogers, who helped his team rank fourth nationally in passing. Utah State’s lofty pass defense status was forged against weak throwerT, so Rogers and a home-away-from-home advantage will serve the underdog Aggies well over the favored Aggies.