Cotton Bowl: Missouri vs. Oklahoma State, 8:00 on Fox
Discussed in the video:
- Missouri’s pass rush, featuring senior DE Michael Sam and DL Kony Ealy. Discussed Sam’s leverage and dip/rip move on the edge. I would not be surprised to see Ealy as a top-15 selection thanks to ability to win on the outside or inside.
- Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert has a tough assignment, facing massive Missouri receivers on the edge. The Cowboys’ aggressive defense has elevated his game this season, however.
- Prediction: Missouri.
Orange Bowl: Clemson vs. Ohio State, 8:30 on ESPN
Discussed in the video:
- I am still a fan of Clemson QB Tajh Boyd. He moves a lot in the pocket, sometimes it is necessary other times not, but he will be looking for Sammy Watkins early and often.
- Ohio State will be without redshirt junior CB Bradley Roby, but they have used LB Ryan Shazier effectively as a blitzer in the last few months. Keeping Boyd on the move is critical.
- Ohio State junior QB Braxton Miller is still considering his NFL decision. I am shocked by this, but it seems like he wants to leave and is receiving advice to stay. I do not see him more than a third- to fifth-round pick.
- Prediction: Ohio State, with Carlos Hyde being a huge factor.