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Sporting News | Bowl Games for December 29th
New Era Pinstripe Bowl /// Maryland vs. Virginia Tech. /// 2:15 p.m. /// ESPN
Cheez-It Bowl /// Clemson vs. Iowa State /// 5:45 p.m. /// ESPN
Valero Alamo Bowl /// Oregon vs. Oklahoma /// 9:15 p.m. /// ESPN
Quoting Ed Sutelan from Sporting News:
Maryland vs. Virginia Tech
Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has had a big season, passing for the 12th-most passing yards among FBS players at 3,595 with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. With the sophomore signal-caller at the helm, the Terrapins have averaged the 33rd-most yards per game at 437.8. He'll run into a challenging Hokies' defense that has allowed the 53rd-fewest passing yards per game among FBS defenses at just 219.9 per game.
Clemson vs. Iowa State
It hasn't been the season Tigers' fans have been accustomed to in recent years, and the offseason has continued Clemson's woes as both offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and defensive coordinator Brent Venables have left for head coaching positions. However, the Tigers still look to close out the season strong in the Cheez-It Bowl against Iowa State. Clemson allowed the ninth-fewest yards per game at 308.4 and second-fewest points per game at 15.0. The Tigers will be challenged on Wednesday, however, against Iowa State running back Breece Hall, who has the sixth-most rushing yards per game at 122.7 with 20 rushing touchdowns.
Oregon vs. Oklahoma
Both Oregon and Oklahoma head into this bowl game with different head coaches than the ones who began the season. Mario Cristobal is off to Miami, while Lincoln Riley is headed west to USC. This should remain one of the highlights of bowl season, as the Sooners boast the No. 10 scoring offense in the nation (38.4 points per game) behind standout freshman quarterback Caleb Williams, who has passed for 1,670 yards, 18 touchdowns and four interceptions since taking over for Spencer Rattler. The Ducks rank 25th in rushing offense at 203.2 yards per game, with running back Travis Dye having racked up 1,118 yards on 193 carries with 15 touchdowns.
Also... the coolest stat of this years' bowl season, thus far:
The SEC. It just means more. pic.twitter.com/rvCj0ipTr1
— Barstool OSU (@BarstoolOSU) December 29, 2021
