The Wildcats of Kentucky are the first SEC team to make an appearance this Bowl season as they take on the Clemson Tigers in the Music City Bowl. Sheridan has Clemson favored by a full 6.5 points.
This is one of those hard to predict games. Clemson carries a two game winless streak, while Kentucky dropped their last game of the year. Clearly neither team has any momentum on their side. I also think the SEC is a much better conference than the ACC, but Kentucky is not an SEC stalwart, so it brings me no shame saying that Clemons wins, but will they cover?
This one will come down to how the coaches prepare their kids, how the coaching staff downplays the disappointment of hanging out in Nashville (instead of Florida); in short, which team can get up for this the Music City Bowl. Clemson’s recent track record is not so hot; they have lost their last three Bowl game appearances. On the other hand, Kentucky has won three in a row, including the 2006 (against Clemson) and 2007 Music City Bowls. In other words, this should be old hat for the Wildcats. I am going to take Kentucky in an upset.
Regular Season Record: 46-41
SEC Championship: 0-1
SEC Bowl Record: 0-0
Final Record: 46-42
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SEC Bowl Record: 0-0 *Actual, not my predictions
