CURE BOWL -- Georgia Southern is so run-oriented that it carved out the most impressive stat in football: zero interceptions thrown. But the Eagles throw fewer than 12 times per game, and the additional practice time afforded bowl teams has allowed veteran Liberty coach Hugh Freeze to plan for the option offense. The Flames’ prolific passing attack strikes quickly and can overcome a disadvantage in time of possession. Give me Liberty.

CURE BOWL -- An option offense loses some of its advantages in bowl season. During the season it benefits from teams not facing their style of play often, and only having a week to prepare for it. Well, Liberty's had nearly a month to get ready for this one. And Liberty's pass offense should find plenty of success against a Georgia Southern pass defense that has a propensity for allowing big plays. Take the dogs.

CURE BOWL -- This should be one of the more entertaining games of the early bowl season. It's a contrast in styles between the explosive downfield passing game of Liberty and the spread option attack of Georgia Southern. Neither defense has shown enough to see them getting consistent stops. But what the offenses have shown is a propensity to go up-and-down the field. It should be a tightly contested shootout.

CURE BOWL -- I'm always inclined to go with the underdog in big bowl games, and it won't get bigger for a Liberty squad that hasn't made a bowl prior to this year. What's more, Flames wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (1,333 yards, nine touchdowns) is a freak show who will take over the game.