Utah is showing up for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with a purpose and has a good shot to win a big one for coach Kyle Whittingham.
Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson is a mobile playmaker who will cause problems for a Nittany Lions defense missing five starters. Jefferson drives an Arkansas offense averaging 31.5 points. Both teams have had NFL prospects opt out, but Penn State was hit harder by defections, including leading receiver Jahan Dotson.Marcus Freeman’s coaching debut for the Fighting Irish is the marquee attraction.
There are concerns with the Irish, who will be without two NFL prospects — safety Kyle Hamilton and running back Kyren Williams — while dealing with injuries on the offensive line. The Cowboys could be flat after falling to Baylor in the Big 12 title game. Spencer Sanders threw four interceptions against the Bears, and turnovers are a troubling trend for the Oklahoma State quarterback. Freeman’s defense has forced 23 turnovers this season.Running back Deuce Vaughn and quarterback Skylar Thompson lead a strong ground attack for the Wildcats, who had no players opt out of the bowl. The LSU team that finished the regular season for outgoing coach Ed Orgeron will look a lot different minus several starters.
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