BYU vs WMU 12/21/18 - Famous Idaho Bowl - CFB Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 10:26 AM ET

BYU vs WMU 12/21/18 - Famous Idaho Bowl - CFB Picks & Predictions

The Idaho Potato Bowl will feature the Western Michigan Broncos against the BYU Cougars. The Broncos finished the season with a 7-5 record and 3rd in the Mac West. Western Michigan won their last game against Northern Illinois 28-21 to finish their season. The Broncos are just 1-7 all-time in bowl games.

QB Kaleb Eleby will make his first start as a the starter. Eleby has thrown two touchdowns over the last two games with no interceptions. Look for running back Jamauri Bogan to get his carries has his has four touchdown over the last two weeks. The BYU Cougars head into this bowl game looking to bounce back into the win column. The Cougars are 6-6 and finished 4th in the Independents. BYU lost to Utah 35-27 in their last game. BYU is 14-20-1 all-time in bowl games.

QB Zach Wilson threw for 2 touchdowns and 1 interception in last weeks loss. Wilson also rushed for 73 yards on 14 carries. The Cougars are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Friday games.

BYU has more bowl game experience but Western Michigan will leave it all on the field in this one. The Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 bowl games. The Broncos are getting too many points in this one and will be well prepared. Final Score Prediction, Western Michigan Broncos win in upset but grab the points just in case 35-33.

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