10 Bold Predictions For New Year's Six Bowls

10 Bold Predictions For New Year's Six Bowls

By Tire Rack

December 23, 2015

Predictions For New Year's Six Bowls

Oklahoma v Texas — This year, just like last year, the New Year’s Six will be filled with talent and great football teams (that is kind of the point).

Before those big-stage showdowns get underway, let’s take a look at some predictions, bold style — and 10 of them to be exact.

This year, just like last year, the New Year’s Six will be filled with talent and great football teams (that is kind of the point).

Before those big-stage showdowns get underway, let’s take a look at some predictions, bold style — and 10 of them to be exact.

10. Christian McCaffrey Is Limited To Under 100 Yards On The Ground

Stanford Football

10. Christian McCaffrey Is Limited To Under 100 Yards On The Ground

Stanford Football — Christian McCaffrey is a beast — there's no other way to put it. He very well could go off for 500 yards or more when Stanford takes on Iowa, but we are saying he will be held to under 100 rushing yards. The Hawkeyes certainly have the defense to make that one happen.

Christian McCaffrey is a beast — there's no other way to put it. He very well could go off for 500 yards or more when Stanford takes on Iowa, but we are saying he will be held to under 100 rushing yards. The Hawkeyes certainly have the defense to make that one happen.

9. As A Result, Iowa Pulls Off The 'Upset'

Minnesota v Iowa

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9. As A Result, Iowa Pulls Off The 'Upset'

Minnesota v Iowa — If the beastly McCaffrey is actually contained, Iowa's chances of winning go way up. Just remember, the Hawkeyes only lost one game in 2015 (by three points against Michigan State), and they are also only giving up 18.5 PPG.

If the beastly McCaffrey is actually contained, Iowa's chances of winning go way up. Just remember, the Hawkeyes only lost one game in 2015 (by three points against Michigan State), and they are also only giving up 18.5 PPG.

8. Baker Mayfield Wins QB Battle With Deshaun Watson

Oklahoma Football

8. Baker Mayfield Wins QB Battle With Deshaun Watson

Oklahoma Football — This one is bold for two reasons: (1) Deshaun Watson was a Heisman finalist, and (2) Clemson is the No. 1 team in the land.

This one is bold for two reasons: (1) Deshaun Watson was a Heisman finalist, and (2) Clemson is the No. 1 team in the land.

7. Derrick Henry Is Good For 150 Rushing Yards

Alabama v Auburn

7. Derrick Henry Is Good For 150 Rushing Yards

Alabama v Auburn — Derrick Henry is the definition of workhorse. As a result, fans can expect another big day on the ground for the Heisman winner when Alabama does battle with Michigan State.

Derrick Henry is the definition of workhorse. As a result, fans can expect another big day on the ground for the Heisman winner when Alabama does battle with Michigan State.

6. Most Entertaining New Year’s Six Game: Oklahoma vs. Clemson

Clemson v North Carolina

6. Most Entertaining New Year’s Six Game: Oklahoma vs. Clemson

Clemson v North Carolina — We are predicting the final score to be 42-38 in the Sooners' favor, and that would certainly do the trick.

We are predicting the final score to be 42-38 in the Sooners' favor, and that would certainly do the trick.

5. Ezekiel Elliott Goes Out On Top With 200 Rushing Yards

Ohio State Football

5. Ezekiel Elliott Goes Out On Top With 200 Rushing Yards

Ohio State Football — Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 100 or more yards in every single game but one in 2015. He is bringing quite a bit of momentum with him into bowl season as well. He rushed for 214 yards against Michigan in his last outing, after all.

Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 100 or more yards in every single game but one in 2015. He is bringing quite a bit of momentum with him into bowl season as well. He rushed for 214 yards against Michigan in his last outing, after all.

4. The Buckeyes’ Win Is Never In Doubt

Ohio State v Rutgers

4. The Buckeyes’ Win Is Never In Doubt

Ohio State v Rutgers — This is bold for the simple fact that Notre Dame had a great year and truly has the talent to knock off the Buckeyes. However, Ohio State has playmakers like Elliott and J.T. Barrett, and the Buckeyes are likely not too happy about missing out on the playoff.

This is bold for the simple fact that Notre Dame had a great year and truly has the talent to knock off the Buckeyes. However, Ohio State has playmakers like Elliott and J.T. Barrett, and the Buckeyes are likely not too happy about missing out on the playoff.

3. Chad Kelly Has 5 Total TDs In Win Against Oklahoma State

Ole Miss Football

3. Chad Kelly Has 5 Total TDs In Win Against Oklahoma State

Ole Miss Football — Let's just put it this way: Chad Kelly is capable of destroying teams with his arm or legs.

Let's just put it this way: Chad Kelly is capable of destroying teams with his arm or legs.

2. Houston Takes Down Florida State

Houston Football

2. Houston Takes Down Florida State

Houston Football — This could be the upset of bowl season... if it goes down.

This could be the upset of bowl season... if it goes down.

1. National Championship: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Alabama v Mississippi State

1. National Championship: Alabama vs. Oklahoma

Alabama v Mississippi State — This would make for one heck of a national championship game. Two powerhouses going up against one another in the title game is good for college football and would certainly bring a lot of entertainment to the table.

On top of predicting this matchup to happen, we also have the Sooners taking the title.

This would make for one heck of a national championship game. Two powerhouses going up against one another in the title game is good for college football and would certainly bring a lot of entertainment to the table.

On top of predicting this matchup to happen, we also have the Sooners taking the title.

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