MarshallOhio has the 55th ranked passing offense in the NCAA

MarshallOhio has the 55th ranked passing offense in the NCAA. Marshall's offense is 74th in rushing yards and 63rd in passing yards.The Bobcats' defense should be able to slow the attack of the Herd. They are ranked 65th in pass defense and 80th in rush defense.However, the 96th ranked Marshall pass defense will have trouble with the Ohio passing attack. I like the Bobcats to get the victory over the Thundering Herd. Dec.

26 4:30 PM ESPNCharlotte, North CarolinaMeineke Car Care Bowl No 17 Pittsburgh vs. North CarolinaPittsburgh's offense is ranked 64th in passing yards, 30th in rushing. The North Carolina offense has been a big disappointment this year, ranking 100th in pass yards and 77th in rush yards.However, when your defense creates offense, you don't need many yards.The Tar Heel defense is 12th in the country in pass yards allowed, ninth in rushing yards. Also, Carolina is ninth in interceptions and T-second in interceptions returned for touchdowns.The Pittsburgh defense is also solid. The Panthers are 50th against the pass and 16th against the run This game should be a defensive struggle. I expect Pittsburgh's better offense to eventually prevail in a very low-scoring game. Dec. 26 8:00 PM ESPNSan Francisco, CaliforniaEmerald BowlNo 24 USC vs.

Boston CollegeBoston College is similar to North Carolina in their statistical output This has been a poor offensive year for the Eagles They ranked 93rd in pass yards and 71st in rush yards. The Boston College defense ranks 14th against the run and 49th against the pass.USC's defense is good as well. The Trojans rank 47th against the pass and 40th against the runs. The Southern Cal offense is better than the Boston College offense, despite a disappointing season from Pete Carroll's troops USC will at least end the season on a high note.