It's the first day of the new year and despite the promise for great things to come, it seems a little strange not having college football on the first day of the year.
The NFL has provided the much-needed action, but tomorrow brings with it more college football.
The game we'll be focusing on kicks off at 1:00 p.m. at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando. South Carolina will take on Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl. The part that grabs our attention is that the game will be played on AstroTurf.
If the previous bowl game on this AstroTurf surface is any indication, this game will be a good one. In the Champs Sports Bowl on December 29th, Florida State battled back from a 14 point deficit to beat Notre Dame 18-14.
The Capital One Bowl should also be a good one. South Carolina is 10-2 and Nebraska is 9-3.
When it comes to points scored, this should be a pick-it. South Carolina averages 30.1 points per game and Nebraska is slightly better at 30.5
South Carolina has the edge in points against, only giving up 18.8 points per game, while Nebraska is giving up 22.8.
South Carolina has the edge in passing yards, and Nebraska has a better rushing average. However, South Carolina rates better in both pass and rush defense.
On paper, it looks like a very even match-up.
While you're watching the game, make sure to take note of the AstroTurf surface. Two years ago, when Penn State faced LSU in the Capital One Bowl, the field was a muddy mess. The weather, compounded by the number of events held on the field prior to that game, created the problem.
After the game, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium officials enlisted AstroTurf to change the surface. They got the most advanced synthetic turf playing surface available.
Make sure to check it out.
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