NC State vs. Arizona State

SUN BOWL - When they are on, NC State can play with anyone. They proved that on the field with big wins over Florida State, and Louisville and gave #1 Clemson all they could handle in a 38-31 loss. They faced an imposing schedule that featured games against nine Bowl teams The difference in this game will be defense. The Sun Devils stopped very few teams on the season, and allowed 30 points or more in 10 of their 12 games, and had a scoring margin on the season of just +0.7 points per game. This appears to be a game that is otherwise pretty evenly matched, and if the game is close late, it would be very difficult to trust the Sun Devils to be able to get a stop. Play NC State on the moneyline.