Big Ten team could make 1st appearance in Las Vegas Bowl
A week full of upsets has altered the outlook for the Las Vegas Bowl entering Week 9 of the college football season.
This year’s game is on New Year’s Eve at Allegiant Stadium and will feature a school from the Big Ten against a current or former member of the Pac-12.
Projection: Iowa vs. Arizona State
The Hawkeyes (5-2) were the pick from the Big Ten by ESPN.com and College Football News and are on the rise following consecutive victories, including a 25-24 slugfest against Penn State on Saturday. Iowa is led by dual-threat quarterback Mark Gronowski and a bend-but-don’t-break defense.
The schedule is manageable the rest of the way for the Hawkeyes, who take on Minnesota next and get a bye before hosting Oregon on Nov. 8.
The Sun Devils (5-2) were the pick by Athlon Sports, College Football News and Sports Illustrated following their 26-22 win over then-No. 7 Texas Tech. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson has emerged as a star for No. 24 Arizona State with nine total touchdowns.
After this week’s game against Houston, the Sun Devils’ toughest test appears to be at Iowa State on Nov. 1.
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