Bowl Season Showdown: Which Underdog Will Steal the Spotlight?

Well, here we are—another college football season winding down, and you can’t help but wonder: how do you top the regular season’s drama? Lucky for us, Mike Leon and Evan Boyd have the game plan all mapped out. They’re not just calling out the bowl games you absolutely can’t miss—they’re also peering into the College Football Playoff crystal ball, predicting who’ll be hoisting that trophy come January. And amid all the gridiron glory, there’s a heartfelt look back at the enduring legacy of Mike Leach, a figure whose impact won’t soon be forgotten. If you’re craving one last deep dive into data-driven insights and must-watch matchups before the year clocks out, this preview’s got you covered—and then some. LEARN MORE.

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Mike Leon and Evan Boyd are going out in style though, looking ahead to the bowl season and picking out four of the games that you NEED to watch. They also cast their eye across the College Football Playoff and who they see emerging victorious in January. That’s all part of this college football preview, along with a reflection on the legacy that Mike Leach will leave following his sad passing.

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