TCU vs. California

CHEEZ-IT BOWL - California limps into the bowl with a stumbling offense, scoring 12, 13, 15, and 13 points in four of its last five games. Earlier in the season, they scored 17 and 7 points in losses to Arizona and UCLA. The Bears rank #109 in the nation in points scored (22.8 per game) and #101 in passing yards. California comes off a 23-13 loss to rival Stanford. They failed to make a bowl last season losing seven of their final nine games and is on a 9-12 straight up run. They face a strong Texas Christian defense allowing 24.4 points per contest, anchored by two of the top defensive ends in the country in first-team All-Big 12 selections Ben Banogu and L.J. Collier, who combined for 12.5 sacks. The Horned Frogs have won six straight games against Pac-12 opponents under coach Gary Patterson, including a 39-37 victory over Stanford in last year's Alamo Bowl. They also topped Oregon of the Pac-12 in a bowl three years ago, 47-41, as a +7 dog. The wagering value is on the Horned Frogs to win the game. Play TCU on the moneyline.