We don't necessarily condone gambling (where it's not legal, at least), but you can't go wrong with this next bowl pick. Here's 3 Reasons Why West Virginia Is GUARANTEED To Beat Arizona State In The Cactus Bowl.
3. Incentive
It's been a ho-hum year for the Mountaineers, with a 7-5 overall record and an 0-4 mark against ranked teams. However, all is not lost -- a win here would secure the Mountaineers their first eight-win season and bowl win since 2011. That's a major step for a program that was dogged by mediocrity in the three years prior.
2. Porous ASU Pass Defense
Arizona State has a stout front seven, but they're extremely vulnerable in the secondary. The Sun Devils have given up 30 touchdown passes this year and will be missing their back-end leader in this one, safety Jordan Simone. Expect WVU to stretch the field early and often to take advantage of ASU's weakness.
1. Dana Holgorsen
Holgorsen is a top-level offensive game-planner, and he's going to be dangerous with a month to prepare. He's going to have his boys ready and some tricks up his sleeve, especially with the momentum a fantastic bowl finish would provide the program.