I’ll usually take the more motivated team in a bowl game because there are so many distractions in December that it’s easy to lose focus.
It’s not that easy for the Las Vegas Bowl featuring No. 25 Boise State (10-3) and Oregon (7-5) on Saturday.
The Ducks’ motivation level is difficult to gauge. They’re going through a coaching transition, which is usually an ominous sign. But co-offensive coordinator Mario Cristobal was promoted to head coach — and he was the players’ choice to get the job. Does that nullify the turmoil caused by coach Willie Taggart’s departure for Florida State?