College Football Bowl Picks, Score Predictions: Saturday, January 2nd


College football bowl picks for Wednesday, Dec. 30.


College football bowl picks and score predictions for January 2nd, including the offensive shootout in San Antonio between TCU and Oregon.

TaxSlayer Bowl: Georgia vs. Penn State

What do the Bulldogs even have to play for in this bowl? Mark Richt is gone after a 15-year stint in Athens, Ga.,  and new coach Kirby Smart isn’t finished working toward putting the finishing touches on another potential championship for Alabama. Penn State is more stable than a transitioning Georgia team, and that will help it earn a win.

Pick: Penn State 20, Georgia 17
Line: Georgia -7, o/u: 41.5 

For full coverage, check out our Penn State vs. Georgia game preview.

AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Arkansas vs. Kansas State

Quietly, the Razorbacks and head coach Bret Bielema had an excellent second half of the season, and they’re on a roll coming into the Liberty Bowl. This one could get ugly early, as the Wildcats don’t have the hogs (sorry!) to keep up with Arkansas.

Pick: Arkansas 45, Kansas State 24
Line: Arkansas -11.5, o/u: 56.5

For full coverage, check out our Arkansas vs. Kansas State game preview.

Valero Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. Oregon

This is one of the more intriguing matchups this bowl season, especially if you’re a fan of offense and a lot of points. Vernon Adams will provide some fireworks, but with Trevone Boykin’s recent off-the-field trouble, the Horned Frogs might be in hot water. Oregon wins a close one.

Pick: Oregon 41, TCU 39 
Line: TCU -1, o/u: 78 

For full coverage, check out our TCU vs. Oregon game preview.

Cactus Bowl: Arizona State vs. West Virginia

This will be a road game for West Virginia, who will have to play in the Sun Devils’ backyard at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field. Advantage: Todd Graham’s team. Arizona State will put on for the home fans and scratch out a victory.

Pick: Arizona State 37, West Virginia 30
Line: Arizona State -1, o/u: 65.5 

For full coverage, check out our West Virginia vs. Arizona State game preview.