Charlotte junior Cooper Rush attempts to pass the ball during the Chippewas' game against Eastern Michigan University on Nov. 27, 2015 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
While the Las Vegas-line is shrinking, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are still favored to beat Central Michigan by 4.5 points in Monday's Quick Lane Bowl.
Here's what five Central Michigan Life beat writers think along with some national opinions on the bowl game.
Taylor DesOrmeau, Sports Editor
Record: 11-1
The matchup to watch will be Cooper Rush and the CMU passing game — which ranks 14th in the country — going against the Minnesota pass defense — which ranks 15th in the country.