FRISCO BOWL -- Let's lock this in at the value number before it returns to -7 or higher before kickoff. The Aggies have likely underachieved relative to their talent level in the first year of the second stint by Gary Andersen. but they still have quality wins over San Diego State and Wyoming to their credit. Andersen confirmed Thursday that pro-bound QB Jordan Love will play Friday despite being cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession earlier in the week. Barring a letdown, Utah State should get much the better of a 6-6 Kent State club that needed to win its last three to become bowl-eligible.

FRISCO BOWL -- There are a lot of unknowns at play in this game. Utah State QB Jordan Love recently ran into some legal trouble, and we don't know what -- if any -- kind of punishment he'll face from the team. If he plays a full four quarters, I think Utah State wins in a rout. I just don't know that he will, and I suspect he misses some time. I had already like the Under before Love's troubles came to light, and now with the prospect of him missing time, it's even more attractive.

FRISCO BOWL -- With the status of QB Jordan Love, who plans to enter the NFL draft, and top RB Gerold Bright in question, the distraction will impair the Aggies’ potent offense. The Golden Flashes heated up offensively toward the end of the season, albeit against lesser opponents. Earlier, they were shut out by Wisconsin, held to seven points by Arizona State and scored only 16 versus Auburn and Miami (Ohio).

FRISCO BOWL -- After declaring for the NFL Draft, Utah State QB Jordan Love also announced he'll be playing in this game. That gives a huge boost to an offense that can put up points in a hurry. The challenge for the Aggies will be defending against the run. Kent State does a fantastic job of winning at the point of attack. However, its secondary isn't very strong, and Utah State will try to attack it consistently.