Saturday's college bowl previews
BY Associated Press
Saturday, December 15, 2012
12/15/12 at 5:34 AM
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Original Print Headline: Saturday's Bowl Previews
New Mexico Bowl
Arizona (7-5 Pac-12) vs. Nevada (7-5 MWC)
When: Noon TV: ESPN-25
Line: Arizona by 9 Series record: 1-1-1
What's at stake
The Wildcats are appearing in their fourth bowl game in five years and their first under new head coach Rich Rodriguez. The Wolf Pack is making its eighth straight bowl appearance.
Key matchup
Arizona's offense is ranked seventh in the nation and Nevada's is ranked 11th. Both programs also are among the best in the Football Bowl Subdivision in points scored - and among the worst in points allowed.
Players to watch
Arizona: RB All-American Ka'Deem Carey is the nation's leading rusher with 1,757 yards and is looking to become only the 16th player in NCAA history to reach 2,000 yards.
Nevada: RB Stefphon Jefferson is the nation's second-leading rusher with 1,703 yards and needs 30 more to become Nevada's single-season rushing leader.
Idaho Potato Bowl
Toledo (9-3 MAC) vs. No. 18 Utah State (10-2 WAC)
When: 3:30 p.m. TV: ESPN-25
Line: Utah State by 10 Series record: First meeting
What's at stake
The Rockets are playing in their third straight bowl game after beating Air Force in the Military Bowl last year. Utah State won the conference title outright for the first time since 1936.
Key matchup
Toledo's offense against Utah State's highly-ranked defense. The Rockets know how to move the ball and get in the end zone, averaging nearly 33 points per game and more than 456 total yards on offense. But the Aggies' defense has excelled all season at shutting down opponents.
Players to watch
Toledo: RB David Fluellen was chosen first-team all-conference after rushing for 1,460 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Utah State: RB Kerwynn Williams is Utah State's all-everything on offense. Williams leads the Aggies in rushing, receiving, touchdowns and scoring.
