Florida State at South Carolina

The Gamecocks had a shot at a BCS Bowl, but lost the SEC Championship game to Auburn. The Ole Ball Coach was humiliated in that game, 56-17. This Bowl is quite a comedown from a possible BCS Bowl, to playing here prior to New Year's Day. The Seminoles suffered the same fate, losing the ACC Championship in more competitive fashion to the Virginia Tech Hokies 44-33. Marcus Lattimore was behind only Cam Newton this season in yards as he racked up 1200 yards and 17 rushing TDs. But, I expect Florida State, with lots of prep time, to be ready for him. FSU QB Christian Ponder has been upgraded to probable for this game. It is never a good idea to go against Florida State in their Bowl game. They have compiled a 16-9-1 ATS record in the last 26 years, never missing a Bowl. Big or small, the Bowl game tradition at FSU is huge. They have not lost ATS in their last four Bowls posted as a dog. I won't buck the motivation of this tradition and success. My computer matchup predects a dead-even game here. I like Florida State plus the points.