Think Vols are likely a popular pick.
Music City Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
This is a tough draw for Purdue, which will face a road-like atmosphere in Nashville. Tennessee only went 7-5, but first-year coach Josh Huepel energized the offense and the fan base. Then again, Purdue won't be intimidated after recording two wins against teams ranked in the top-four in Iowa (road) and Michigan State (home). Quarterbacks Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) and Aidan O'Connell (Purdue)
both are capable of putting up big numbers. The key for Purdue is whether NFL-bound stars David Bell and George Karlaftis will play. If both opt out, it's hard to see the Boilers keeping pace with Hooker, wide receiver Cedric Tillman and the Vols.
Prediction: Tennessee 37, Purdue 26
Music City Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
This is a tough draw for Purdue, which will face a road-like atmosphere in Nashville. Tennessee only went 7-5, but first-year coach Josh Huepel energized the offense and the fan base. Then again, Purdue won't be intimidated after recording two wins against teams ranked in the top-four in Iowa (road) and Michigan State (home). Quarterbacks Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) and Aidan O'Connell (Purdue)
both are capable of putting up big numbers. The key for Purdue is whether NFL-bound stars David Bell and George Karlaftis will play. If both opt out, it's hard to see the Boilers keeping pace with Hooker, wide receiver Cedric Tillman and the Vols.
Prediction: Tennessee 37, Purdue 26
