Let's start with some streaky trends (or trendy streaks): Viirginia is 6-0-1 on Unders in its last seven outings, Missouri 6-2 on Unders in its last eight. The Tigers normally flex a muscular offense, but transferring QB Beau Pribula is taking a pass and offensive coordinator Kirby Moore has accepted a head coach position. With the leading rushers in their leagues -- Ahmad Hardy (Mizzou), J'Mari Taylor (UVA) -- as the headliners and a first-year freshman replacing Pribula, a fast-moving game with relatively few throws awaits.
We'll see about Mizzou, as QB Beau Pribula has opted out of the Gator Bowl, putting backup frosh Matt Zollers back in the saddle after he passed for just 191 yards across two late-season starts when Pribula was out. Expect the Tigers to lean hard on RB Ahmad Hardy (1560 YR), which might play into the hands of a Virginia defense that allowed just 110 ypg on the ground, and won't be dealing with a QB like Duke's Darian Mensah, who kept the Cavs off-balance in the ACC title game. Meanwhile, good news for the Wahoos that QB Chandler Morris (2802 YP) has decided to play, as UVa as it looks to complete a special season with 11 wins. Play Virginia (Gator Bowl at Jacksonville)
