Number one ranked Kentucky vs the NCAA competition hopefuls Georgia? Appears like a recipe for a crushing defeat, particularly as Kentucky just regained that coveted No. 1 berth on the rankings for the first time in the earlier 2 months. Whereas the Kentucky Wildcats are at the top of the rankings and experiencing an eleven game win streak, the Georgia Bulldogs can best be described as inconsistent so far in the season.

Both these squads have been doing comparatively well this season. This should not be a surprise to anyone as both of these colleges are well known for their share of triumphs in basketball for several years. When Western Virginia visits Connecticut these two squads will be at it out on the court on January 9.

The Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own brand of exhilaration, although this particular competition might not have the same depth that its football version does. With the conference basketball year just under way, both the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will attempt to set the tone for the remainder of their year with this match. In Oklahoma’s case, they will be looking to continue what has been a quality start as they concluded the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.

On January 8th, postseason ncaa football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves take on the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads come up with rookie head coaches with the Northern Illinois Huskies helmed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Temporary head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all season helms the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Gus Malzahn, who will take the reins after the season ends, has been appointed by Arkansas State. The take from the sports book is Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.

It is not simply the Division I-A schools receiving face time on ESPN, on January 7th the NCAA Division I-AA Championship game is played at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. In a battle of the 2 greatest small colleges in the country, the Bison battle against the Sam Houston Bearkats. Both the Sam Houston Bearkats and the North Dakota State Bison have steamrolled their competitors all season long and both are furthermore arriving into play with similar styles on offense. Expect lots of running and lots of first downs by each squad as the defenses are going to get a workout. The sports book is having a tough time with this one as the line currently is currently at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under established at 46.

Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Pitt Panthers taking on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The Pitt Panthers come in following the 1-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. Graham quit his post on December 14th to take the head coaching position at Arizona State. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will put on the headset for the Pitt Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU enters into play with the specter of the “Death Penalty” handed down in the 1980′s still being debated today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is now in his fourth year on the side lines of SMU. The wagering line has this established at Pittsburgh (-3) with the over-under of 47 points.

It all comes down to this as the #1 ranked Louisiana State University Tigers battle against the #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January 9th. After winning the national tournament in 2009 and furthermore winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003, Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this game. LSU head coach Les Miles is furthermore no stranger at this moment as he has won the national tournament in 2007. Two great squads and head coaches meeting on a collision course in what is sure to be an awesome game. The sportsbooks currently have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under established at 40 points.

Dec . 20 marks the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Golden Panthers taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd. FIU comes into play with an 8-4 record plus a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. FIU averages 26.3 points per game on offense and 19.4 points per game on defense. FIU furthermore leads the nation in punt return yardage with their return team a constant threat to take it all the way up. FIU is led by fifth-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall comes into play with a 6-6 record that is second in Conference USA. The Thundering Herd average 22 points per game on offense and a somewhat confusing 30.2 points per game on defense. Marshall Is led by 2nd-year head coach Doc Holliday.

December 17th is circled on the calendar for the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this clash of 2 great squads, the Owls take on the Wyoming Cowboys. The Temple Owls come into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record, which is good for second in the MAC. The Cowboys also have an 8-4 record with a 5-2 record, which is 3rd in the Mountain West Conference. With near-identical records, this game should show to go right down to the last whistle. Temple enters into the game averaging 30.1 points per game on offense with an amazing 13.8 points per game on defense which rates 3rd in the country. s the Cowboys average 27 points per game on both sides of the ball.

The Louisiana Superdome comes to life on December 17th when the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl begins. The San Diego State Aztecs take on the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns in a struggle to the end. The San Diego State Aztecs come into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 4-3 record in the Mountain West Conference. The San Diego State Aztecs average 24.4 ppg on defense and 29.8 ppg on offense. 1st year head coach Rocky Long will be heading the San Diego State Aztecs. The Ragin’ Cajuns come into New Orleans with an identical 8-4 record and a 6-2 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The Ragin’ Cajuns average 32.3 ppg on offense and 29.8 ppg on defense. 1st year head coach Mark Hudspeth will be heading Luisiana-Lafayette.