I like Ohio and Frank Solich has his team ready as he finally gets a match up they can win. There defense has been solid all year long ranked 21st in total yards and 34st in points allowed. They surely will be tested by the Trojans here today especially by Jernigan who is #8 in all purpose yards. Troy has plenty of other weapons, but their defense is not good enough to win a bowl game and they have had turnovers that have plagued them all year. Ohio had 17 interceptions this year andt hey have more vets in more key spots as this is their 3rd bowl in 5 years. They are 0-4 in bowl games so although they choked vs. Kent State down the stretch Troy does not have a defense close to Kent St and Ohio's run option should work to perfection here today with Boo Jackson leading them at QB ast hey rushed for 170 a game with 25 TD's during the year. They are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 as an under dog and Troy themselves are 1-3 in bowl games. Don't get me wrong this game will be tight as Troy has played their losses close which is why I recommend buying the half. If you ask me Ohio wins out right but just in case we have a tie game with Troy driving at the end of the game it's good to feel insured.
