Well, in the first posting of the bowl game picks between myself and our resident college football expert Jeff Young, it was stated that nobody really knows what’s going to happen in any of these games for sure. This college football season is completely unpredictable. Our picks sure proved that. Jeff went 9-12, while Aaron went 11-10. Might as well finish off the picks. Here’s Jeff and Aaron’s picks for the New Years Day bowl games all the way to the national championship.

January 1

Outback Bowl - ESPN

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Jeff     I hate trying to pick Tennessee games. You never know what team is going to show up. I see Tennessee controlling the injury-depleted Badgers in this one. 27-10

Aaron     The Vols have always been a good team under Fulmer, but never really great. They haven’t been able to finish a truly great season. But against a Wisconsin team that lost a bunch of games they shouldn’t have, Tennessee will win this one. 35-21

AT&T Cotton Bowl - FOX

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Jeff     Darren McFadden vs. Chase Daniel. My money is on #5. 27-21

Aaron      Chase Daniel and crew were left out of the national championship and Chase Daniel’s reputation took a hit. Missouri will rebound big time, coming out firing for the win against a mediocore Arkansas team. 42-27

Konica Minolta Gator Bowl - CBS

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Jeff      The pigs and the ham should be in full force for Tech’s explosive offense. 41-21

Aaron      Tech has an overwhelming defense, but Virginia has flown under the radar all year in the sub-par ACC. I just don’t think Virginia will keep up for 60 minutes. 31-21

Capital One Bowl - ABC

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Jeff    Goodbye Lloyd Carr. Goodbye Mike Hart and the rest of the “O-fer†UM senior class. Never beat Ohio State (0-4) and never won a bowl game (0-4). Oh and say hello to Tim Tebow for me. 41-14 (notice the significance in the prediction)

Aaron    Florida is the big favorite in this game, and for good reason. Their defense rises up at the right time, and it doesn’t hurt to have the Heisman winner passing and running for scores. Michigan, much like the majority of the Big 10 this year, was extremely disappointing. 28-14

Rose Bowl Presented by Citi - ABC

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Jeff    Illinois has an almost unstoppable QB/RB combo in Juice Williams and Rashard Mendenhall. But, USC is one of the hottest teams out there right now. In the end, USC has too many weapons. 37-17

Aaron    The Trojans are the most dangerous team in college football right now, they would win the national championship game if they were in it. Illinois had a great year for their program but it won’t be enough at all. 38-24

All State Sugar Bowl - FOX

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Jeff  Anyone remember what Boise State did against Oklahoma last year in the Fiesta Bowl? Brennan is an amazing quarterback, but I think the dream season ends against a well-prepared Georgia team who wants to prove they were worthy of being in the national title game. 35-31

Aaron  Next to USC, the Bulldogs are another team I just would not want to play right now. They had a terrific season in a very tough conference. Hawaii is a nice story and got the national stage they feel they earned, but look at their schedule…who did they play? 27-17

January 2

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - FOX

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Jeff     Rich Rodriguez is heading to Michigan. That has to play a big part especially when they could’ve been in the national title game if only they could beat an overmatched Pitt team at home. Oklahoma is hot after destroying Mizzou in the Big12 Championship game. 24-13

Aaron    The Sooners are playing fantastic right now after winning the Big 12, but even with turmoil surrounding West Virginia the past few weeks, you can’t help but think they’ll be more than fired up and ready for this game. Pat White and Steve Slaton lead them to a victory in what should be a great game. 41-35

January 3

FedEx Orange Bowl - FOX

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Jeff    The “Fightin Mangino’s†have had an incredible season. A close loss to Va. Tech should not discredit all that they have accomplished. 31-27

Aaron    This is big time offense taking on big time defense. I like the defense here, and I honestly still believe that the Hokies are playing with so much pride after the tragedy last spring. 21-17

January 5

International Bowl - ESPN2

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Jeff     To me, this is a no brainer. Ray Rice is an explosive back. He should have no problem against Ball State. 38-10

Aaron    On paper this is a huge mismatch in favor of Rutgers. That will easily translate onto the football field. Too much talent on the pride of dirty Jersey for Ball State to handle. 44-24

January 6

GMAC Bowl - ESPN

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Jeff    Didn’t Bowling Green lose to Temple this year, again? ‘Nuff said. 17-14

Aaron   To add to that…Bowling Green has lost to Temple two years in a row. Wow. 24-16

January 7

All State BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

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Jeff      Ahh. Ohio State looks to avenge their embarrassing loss to Florida in the national title game last year. Les Miles has made some very questionable calls this year that were close to costing his team their chance to get into this game. Everyone is overlooking this young Ohio State offense and focusing on the loss last year. I see “The Senator†(Coach Jim Tressel) preparing his team for a defensive game and making sure what happened last year, stays just where it is: in the past. Upset in the Bayou. 31-24

Aaron    Both of the Tigers losses this year came in triple overtime, so they have never been truly beaten down this year once. They had an extremely tough schedule and beat some very quality teams. Even if Dorsey doesn’t play because of injury, this team is so good and so physical. Ohio State played a cupcake schedule. They won they games they should have, but they won’t match up against LSU. 27-13