Bowl Game Highlights: MVPs and Key Matchups

As bowl season heats up, standout performances are taking center stage. In the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Washington State quarterback Zevi Eckhaus was named MVP after a dynamic game against Utah State, where he threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns despite three interceptions.

Eckhaus showcased his versatility by completing passes to 12 different players and added 51 rushing yards, helping Wazzu secure a 34-21 victory. Meanwhile, in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, NC State linebacker Caden Fordham also shone, leading the Wolfpack to a 31-7 win over Memphis with 13 tackles and an interception that set up a touchdown.

Another highlight came from the Myrtle Beach Bowl, where Western Michigan running back Jalen Buckley set the tone early with a 65-yard touchdown run, finishing with 172 yards in a dominating 41-6 win against Kennesaw State.

The bowl season continues with key matchups, including Louisville taking on Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl and Western Kentucky facing Southern Mississippi in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23. Expert predictions suggest Louisville is favored by 7.5 points against Toledo, while Western Kentucky is a slight favorite against Southern Miss, indicating an exciting continuation of postseason action.