It's the Big 10 vs the MAC in the Cotton Bowl.
The Wisconsin Offense vs the Western Michigan Defense. This one is not pretty at all. The Wisconsin Offense Ranks 39th in Offensive Efficiency. But Western Michigan's Defense ranked 44th in Defensive Efficiency. But Wisconsin has some weapons at their Disposal. Corey Clement who has rushed for 1304 yards this season he had the game of his life in the Big 10 championship Game. Alex HORNIBROOK has been questionable at best at Quarterback he has only thrown for 1243 yards this season. Bart Houston has been a little better at Quarterback with 1304 yards this season and the loss in the Big 10 championship game. But Despite all of that the Edge goes to Wisconsin Because they have the Running Back who can get the Job done. And if it turns into a track meet. Western Michigan can say good-bye to Corey Clement.
Special Teams: Another Department that has not Been Pretty for both teams. Wisconsin's Andrew Endicott has been 32-of-34 on P.A.T. Attempts this season. He's only 12-of-18 on Field Goal Attempts with his longest being at 46 yards. He missed a Big one in the Big 10 championship game. As for Western Michigan, The Place Kicker Butch Hampton has been a little better. He's been 70-of-71 on P.A.T. Attempts. He is also 18-of-23 on Field goal Attempts with his longest being at 47 yards this season. But the kicking game will not be pretty in my opinion. But I have to give a very slight Edge to Western Michigan because I am concerned with Andrew Endicott after he missed potential Field Goal in the Big 10 championship game.
Intangibles: The game will be decided in the trenches. Whichever team can force the most turnovers will be the team that wins the Cotton Bowl. Wisconsin's Defense Ranks 4th in Defensive Efficiency and they have some Guys who can do a lot of Damage. Wisconsin has T.J. Watt and he was the one who forced the Fumble in the first half against Penn State. So he's the Guy to watch on Defense for Wisconsin. Western Michigan's Defensive Efficiency ranks 44th so they are going to have their hands full. In the End the Huge Advantage goes to Wisconsin because their Defense can do a lot of Damage because of One Man, T.J. Watt.
