LAS VEGAS BOWL -- Aside from Boise sending out a weaker team than usual, most signs point to a straight-up win for the Broncos. They have covered seven games in a row as an underdog and in seven of the past 10 bowls. Washington is on a 1-4 ATS bowl slide, and Chris Petersen is coaching his farewell game -- against his previous school. Boise switched QBs in midseason and won its last six outright. Two significant Huskies -- TE Hunter Bryant and left OT Trey Adams -- sit out to wait for the NFL draft.

LAS VEGAS BOWL -- As everybody knows, this will be Chris Petersen's last game at Washington, and he's going against the program he made. Well, call me crazy, but I have a hard time believing Washington is going to send Petersen out with a loss, and in turn, without a cover. Washington struggled in Pac-12 play, but it dominated in nonconference against teams like BYU and Hawaii. Boise State's better than those teams, clearly, but it's not a huge difference. Give me the size and talent in a highly-motivated Washington team.

LAS VEGAS BOWL -- This could be considered the Chris Petersen Bowl. Obviously, the Huskies will want to win for their departing coach, but when you look at the matchup, Boise State is a much better team all the way around. Plus, we know the Broncos play up to the competition, especially when facing big-name programs in bowl games.

LAS VEGAS BOWL -- This could be the most entertaining game on the opening bowl slate, but it unquestionably has the best story line. Although Boise State might have the better team and has covered seven straight as an underdog, it's impossible to go against Chris Petersen in the Chris Petersen Bowl. The Washington coach is stepping down following a second consecutive disappointing season, but he still led the Huskies to two Pac-12 titles and a playoff berth. Moreover, he still found a way to beat rival Washington State to end this season, and he'll go out with a win over the program he made a Group of Five darling.