Here's what Guerin Emig, the sports columnist for the Tulsa World, wrote in an article about all the Big 12's bowl matchups in today's paper.
Iowa State vs. Notre Dame in the Camping World Bowl
Dec. 28, 11 a.m. (ABC)
Penn State-Memphis in the Cotton Bowl makes an attractive prelude to the playoff Dec. 28, but I like this baby even better.
The Cyclones can’t touch the Irish for pedigree or postseason history, but they’ll match their blue-blooded opponent hit for hit.
Also, popular as the Notre Dame brand might be, I guarantee there will be more ISU fans in that stadium. The Cyclones have had a relatively disappointing season, but that won’t keep thousands of vacation-seeking Iowans from invading Orlando.
Bovada odds: Irish by a field goal
Early thought: Cyclones by a field goal