POINSETTIA BOWL
**Navy versus Colorado State**
–LVSC opened Navy as a 2 1/2-point favorite over Colorado State, with the total listed at 61 ½. ESPN2 will provide coverage of the Poinsettia Bowl from San Diego beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET.
–Navy (7-4 SU, 8-3 ATS) is an independent that wrapped up its regular season with a victory over rival Army Dec. 3 as a 5 1/2-point ‘chalk,’ 42-23. The combined 65 points soared ‘over’ the 50 1/2-point closing total.
–The Midshipmen took control of the contest with 21 points in the second quarter, and cruised after halftime. Navy finished the game leading Army in first downs (24-20) and rushing yards (490-82), while trailing in passing yards (255-41) and time of possession (32:48-27:12).
–Quarterback Lamar Owens passed just five times during the game, but ran 15 times for 99 yards and three touchdowns. Adam Ballard enjoyed a huge game with 18 carries for 192 yards and two scores, and Reggie Campbell ran three times for 60 yards and a touchdown.
–Colorado State (6-5 SU, 5-5 ATS) tied for second place in the Mountain West Conference after beating UNLV in its season finale Nov. 19 as a 16-point road ‘chalk,’ 31-27. The combined 58 points toppled the 55-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘under’ outings.
–That victory snapped a two-game SU losing skid for the Rams, but they have failed to cover their last three outings. Colorado State was trailing in the fourth quarter until Johnny Walker returned a punt 75-yards for a touchdown.
–The Midshipmen and Rams have not played each other the previous five seasons.
–Navy linebacker Jason Monts is ‘questionable’ against the Rams due to a knee injury. Colorado State offensive tackle Mike Brisiel is ‘probable’ versus the Midshipmen with a back injury.
–San Diego’s game-day forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 50.
**Navy versus Colorado State**
–LVSC opened Navy as a 2 1/2-point favorite over Colorado State, with the total listed at 61 ½. ESPN2 will provide coverage of the Poinsettia Bowl from San Diego beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET.
–Navy (7-4 SU, 8-3 ATS) is an independent that wrapped up its regular season with a victory over rival Army Dec. 3 as a 5 1/2-point ‘chalk,’ 42-23. The combined 65 points soared ‘over’ the 50 1/2-point closing total.
–The Midshipmen took control of the contest with 21 points in the second quarter, and cruised after halftime. Navy finished the game leading Army in first downs (24-20) and rushing yards (490-82), while trailing in passing yards (255-41) and time of possession (32:48-27:12).
–Quarterback Lamar Owens passed just five times during the game, but ran 15 times for 99 yards and three touchdowns. Adam Ballard enjoyed a huge game with 18 carries for 192 yards and two scores, and Reggie Campbell ran three times for 60 yards and a touchdown.
–Colorado State (6-5 SU, 5-5 ATS) tied for second place in the Mountain West Conference after beating UNLV in its season finale Nov. 19 as a 16-point road ‘chalk,’ 31-27. The combined 58 points toppled the 55-point closing total, ending back-to-back ‘under’ outings.
–That victory snapped a two-game SU losing skid for the Rams, but they have failed to cover their last three outings. Colorado State was trailing in the fourth quarter until Johnny Walker returned a punt 75-yards for a touchdown.
–The Midshipmen and Rams have not played each other the previous five seasons.
–Navy linebacker Jason Monts is ‘questionable’ against the Rams due to a knee injury. Colorado State offensive tackle Mike Brisiel is ‘probable’ versus the Midshipmen with a back injury.
–San Diego’s game-day forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 50.