In our first “Beat The Model” Bowl Mania challenge, Dale Hargis (djhargis87) picked 24 of 35 games correctly.

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Sadly, if the uncanniness holds, Ohio State will finally beat an SEC team by 1 pt.

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Cam is currently leading the nation in passing efficiency and could well set an NCAA single-season record depending on his performance in the national championship game. His 49 total touchdowns are more than the season totals for 86 different teams. His 294 points are more than the season totals for 44 teams. Newton’s domination, passing and rushing, are paralleled by only one other Heisman winner — Tim Tebow (2007).

The Model has successfully predicted whether or not Auburn would cover 75 percent of the time.

Last week Boise State shocked the football world by blowing a 24-7 halftime lead and falling 34-31 to Nevada. The Broncos promptly fell out of BCS contention. Auburn needed to overcome a massive 24-point deficit to keep the Tigers hopes alive, and even mighty Oregon struggled in the first half with Arizona, needing a second [...]

The Model bids adieu to the regular season with a prediction that’s sweet as sugar.

Boise State showed it could play a little defense Friday when the Broncos blanked Fresno State at home. Though Boise State started slow, they ended up outgaining Fresno State 516-125 in total yardage and Boise took out Heisman hopeful Kellen Moore after a fourth-quarter touchdown pass officially put the game out of reach at 44-0. [...]