| Northwestern vs. Auburn College Bowl Picks - 2010 Outback Bowl |
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Friday, 01 January 2010
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Northwestern vs. Auburn Collegbe Bowl Picks - 2010 Outback Bowl: Auburn and Northwestern get the New Years Day college football bowl action started when they kick off the Outback Bowl from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Florida with an early 11 a.m. ET kickoff (ESPN). College football bowl oddsmakers at online super-sportsbook Bodog.com list the Tigers as 9-chalk and -320 moneyline favorites over the Wildcats with a 55 total. Northwestern backers are getting +260 moneyline odds.The key to today's game will come down to the team who's offense performs the best. Each team has been putting up some impressive numbers in 2009. Northwestern ranks second in the Big Ten and 29th nationally in passing offense (266.1) behind quarterback Mike Kafka, whose 2,898 passing yards are third most in a single season in school history. Kafka has thrown 116 consecutive attempts without an interception. Zeke Markshausen has caught 79 passes, which is second in the Big Ten and tied for fourth most in a season in Northwestern history. For Auburn, running back Ben Tate ranks fourth in the SEC and 23rd nationally averaging 104.5 yards rushing per game. Tate, who was named to the All-SEC second team by the league’s media, has also added 20 catches for 105 yards and five kick returns for 139 yards (27.8 yards per return). Chris Todd has thrown a school single-season record 21 touchdown passes. Darvin Adams leads the team in catches (48), receiving yards (855) and touchdown receptions (10), while Terrell Zachery has 24 grabs for 466 yards (19.4 ypc) and five touchdowns. Adams is tied for the SEC lead in TD reception with 10. College Bowl Picks: Look for the 55 total to go OVER in this game. Each offense should put up some big numbers resulting in plenty of points. Bet on sports at online sportsbook Bodog.com and receive a 10% Deposit Bonus and start winning today.                        |
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