Betting on the bowl season is difficult, and it isn't getting any easier.
Let's not sugarcoat it. Instead, amid the opt-outs, interim coaches and programs in transition, let's embrace all the moving variables and view the next few weeks as a tremendous betting opportunity.
Locks of the Week is simply happy for a fresh start after a rough final week of the season. And because the bowl season is so robust, picks will be coming at you across multiple installments over the next few weeks.
This week, Part 1 features bowl games that will be played between Friday, December 17, and Tuesday, December 21.