Humanitarian Bowl

Dec. 31, 2007

Predicition: Boise State vs. Wake Forest

WAC vs. ACC no. 8

Analysis:

A return trip to the BCS could in the hands of a road game at Hawaii the last game of the season on Nov. 23. The winner of the game very likely could go undefeated and find themselves in the national title hunt very similar to what the Broncos did a year ago. The bad news for Boise State fans is that efficient productive quarterback Jared Zabransky is gone. The good news is that running back Ian Johnson and last year's 25 touchdowns is back. A road trip early in the season at Washington on Sept. 8 will provide a litmus test for the Broncos.

One year after earning their conference's BCS berth in the Orange Bowl, Wake Forest comes back to reality in 2007. Last year's surprise Riley Skinner is back at quarterback for the Demon Deacons, but they will miss the leadership provided by linebacker Jon Abbate. It remains to be seen whether the running back by committee move will be as effective this season.

Note: Roady's is the new bowl sponsor, although a logo has yet to be developed.