T.M. Selection: Army.

I believe Army will not only win this game easily, but do so in blowout fashion. Louisiana Tech finished only 5-7 on the season and is in a very unusual situation here! The Bulldogs got recruited into this bowl on short notice because Marshall was so heavily hit in the transfer portal that the Thundering Herd could not even properly compete in this game. I am not so sure Louisiana Tech is going to have much more success than Marshall would have had considering their situation. The Bulldogs thought their season was over and then suddenly got called to this game and they have to, on short notice, figure out how they will defend the triple option of Army. That is not something Louisiana Tech is used to facing. So Army is in top form and ready to roll here too and they have a great defense. Almost all of the Black Knights wins have been by at least 17 points this season. The Bulldogs did perform well as an underdog this season but this is a very tough match-up for them and I am sure they want to make up for that loss to Navy by winning big in this bowl game. Louisiana Tech finished the season with a big win over Kennesaw State but scored 14 or less points in 4 of 5 games before that and their D also will not be able to stop Army. Look for the Black Knights to keep their foot on the gas from start to finish and lay the points.

T.M. Prediction: 35-10 Army