Colorado's players haven't been in this situation before, waiting so long for a bowl game, and I'm a little uneasy about how they'll react. One thing I do like is that the Buffs usually play great defense. They have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing 327 ypg, and they've been doing it in the Pac-12 against all those amazing passing schemes -- the same type Oklahoma State runs. But I'm not so sure they should be favored here. I'm going with the Buffs' defense and the Under as my top play.

Very good contrast in styles matchup. This one will boil down to the Cowboys' offense vs. the Buffs' defense. What’s known is that the Cowboys can, and will, spread the field and move the ball between the 20-yard lines. The question is can they punch it in? This is where the Buffs have the edge. On offense, Colorado has no problems taking the air out of the ball. Back the Buffs.

The Buffaloes haven't been to a bowl in nine years, so it's safe to say they'll be highly motivated, especially after getting routed in the Pac-12 title game. Colorado clearly has the better defense in this matchup, and I also think the Buffs are more physical than the Cowboys. That will ultimately be the difference in the second half. Lay the points.