My power ratings yield:
Oregon by 5.5
Total: 55.5
I do like Oregon in this one. I still think that the Big 12, no matter what happens tonight in the Nebraska/Michigan game, is a relatively weak conference. Oklahoma is the 3rd best team in the conference behind Tex Tech and Texas. That's not saying much in my opinion.
I think motivation here is key. Yes, I think Stoops is a great coach but I think the Cal loss to Texas Tech last year in this same bowl has been played up so much in the media that Oregon should be well aware of this and should be able to handle this game with no letdown factor and be amped a bit to get some respect. The key for Oregon is keeping A. Peterson in check. That may be a difficult task for Oregon to handle. If they keep him under 150 on the ground, I say Oregon will cover. If not, the Sooners will win the game outright. I'll be betting that the motivation of being hosed by the BCS and the awareness of a non-letdown makes Oregon a winner. I'll be on Oregon tomorrow night.
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