Nevada (6-6) vs. New Mexico (8-4)
December 22, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
I was excited until I remembered Chase Holbrook is the quarterback of New Mexico State, not the Lobos.
But then I got somewhat excited to see New Mexico running back Rodney Ferguson in action. OK, that's a lie, but he's not playing anyway because he's academically ineligible.
So that leaves me with pretty much nothing.
Nevada almost was a huge deal this year, believe it or not. You don't have to think that far back, but remember how Nevada came within 11 seconds of beating Hawaii a week before Thanksgiving? I remember. I do.
Four of Nevada's losses, including Hawaii, come by a combined 12 points. That includes the 4-OT heart breaker against Boise State that finished at 69-67.
All of that means is that Nevada's playing in the Almost Blew Up The BCS Bowl instead of a New Years Eve game on blue turf. Shame.
As for that New Mexico team, their decent defense overcomes a pretty woeful offense. Somehow the Lobos figured out ways to beat Arizona and Air Force (hint: it was defense).
So if Nevada takes care of the ball, freshman QB Colin Kaepernick should earn his fifth victory of the season.
The line: New Mexico -3.5
The pick: Nevada