ROSE BOWL -- While I'm not a Justin Herbert believer at the next level, I do think he can prepare for big games when given time, and that's exactly what he had ahead of the Rose Bowl. Oregon's offensive weapons are enough to overcome a couple big runs from WIsconsin's Jonathan Taylor, and the Ducks present an underrated defense even if it got most of its work against Pac-12 teams this season. This should be a close game either way, and the 3.5 is available at some books as we near kickoff. Get it if you can.

ROSE BOWL -- When last these teams met in the Rose Bowl eight years ago, 83 points were scored. Oregon was involved in a 79-point game three years later. Totals for the three subsequent bowls: 61, 101, 102. Something about the postcard setting brings out the best in offenses. The cornerstones of these units are Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor and Oregon QB Justin Hebert, both as good as it gets. The Badgers have gone Over in four of their last five outings, the Ducks five of their previous seven.

ROSE BOWL -- I like the line-of-scrimmage matchup in this game. The Ducks have arguably the best OL in the country and will be going up against Wisconsin's tenacious defensive front. On the flip side, the athletic and lengthy DL of Oregon will have to show its down-to-down strength against the Badgers' OL and RB Jonathan Taylor. I totally understand why this line is a close one, but I like the Ducks on both sides of the ball and see them pulling off the win.

ROSE BOWL -- As we've seen this season, if you can limit Jonathan Taylor, you can beat Wisconsin. Oregon has one of the best rush defenses in the country and is capable of doing that. The Ducks also have a terrific pass defense as well as an offensive line capable of slowing down Wisconsin's impressive pass rush. Take the Ducks in Pasadena.

ROSE BOWL -- Oregon's underrated defense slowed down Utah's powerful attack and it should do the same against Wisconsin. The Dusk will be in good shape if they can limit Jonathan Taylor's explosive runs and force the Badgers into long down and distance. Moreover, Oregon's weapons -- including high draft pick Justin Herbert at QB -- aren't too dissimilar from that of Ohio State, which rolled to 32 unanswered points in the Big Ten title game. You could argue the wrong team is favored -- there's no arguing where the value lies.