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The Solid Verbal: Everything you need to know about a bunch of bowl games

Let’s get to the pertinent items, shall we?

Big Questions

• Can P.J. Fleck keep Western Michigan rowing the boat in the Bahamas Bowl?

• Will Rocky Long and his San Diego State 3-3-5 defense shut down a wounded Cincinnati in Hawaii?

• Are the UConn Fighting Bob Diacos ready to quiet Marshall in the St. Petersburg Bowl?

• Will a returning Luke Falk lead Washington State over Miami in the El Paso sun?

• Is Washington ready to close out an impressive season with a win over Southern Miss in the Heart of Dallas?

• Just how much offense is possible between Indiana and Duke in the Pinstripe?

• Can Virginia Tech send Frank Beamer out on a winning note vs Tulsa in the Independence?

• Are Josh Rosen and UCLA focused enough on Nebraska in the Foster Farms?

• Will Pat Narduzzi have the Pitt defense ready for Keenan Reynolds and Navy's option attack in the Military Bowl?

• Why does Dan hold a grudge against all things Central Michigan?

• Can Jared Goff overcome a lowly Cal defense to take down Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl?

• Will either North Carolina or Baylor get defensive stops in the Russell Athletic?

• Just how many yards will Leonard Fournette gain vs an abysmal Texas Tech defense in the Texas Bowl?

• Has Auburn had enough of 2015 or can they muster enough to keep up with Memphis’s high flying offense?

• Will Dak Prescott go out on a high note with Mississippi State vs NC State in the Belk?

• Is Texas A&M ready to pack in the season or can they find a way vs a fast Louisville team in the Music City?

• Wisconsin and USC are both flawed, but is the Badger defense up to the Trojan test in the Holiday?

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