GAME INFO:Bowl Game: Outback Bowl
Game Date/Time: Jan 1, 2009, 11:00 am EST
Teams: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Iowa Hawkeyes
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fl
TV: ESPN
THE TEAMS
South Carolina finished the 2008 season with a 7-5 record and were 4-4 in the SEC. They have scored 260 points and given up 243.
Iowa completed an 8-4 season and 5-3 in the Big Ten Conference. They have scored 363 points while giving up only 159.
Iowa completed an 8-4 season and 5-3 in the Big Ten Conference. They have scored 363 points while giving up only 159.
THE LINE (subject to change)
Iowa is the favorite by 3 1/2 points. The Over/under is 43
THE PREVIEW
Neither team has more than eight wins or a national ranking, but there should be some intrigue in Tampa with Shonn Greene, a hot Iowa squad and the Head Ball Coach. Iowa won five of its final six games, including an upset of Penn State, to reach its fifth January bowl game since 2002. South Carolina ranks 11th nationally in total defense, one spot ahead of Iowa.
THE PREDICTION
Iowa Hawkeyes 28 South Carolina Gamecocks 21
The Hawkeyes rushing attack, lead by Shonn Greene, will be the difference in this game. They are ranked 29th nationally while the Gamecocks are ranked 109th. Neither team has a convincing advantage in the passing game or on defense.
The Hawkeyes rushing attack, lead by Shonn Greene, will be the difference in this game. They are ranked 29th nationally while the Gamecocks are ranked 109th. Neither team has a convincing advantage in the passing game or on defense.
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