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Prediction Roundtable: Big Ten Bowl Games

By Barry Leonard Jr.

Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers Nate Gerry (25) celebrates during the final moments of the game against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers Nate Gerry (25) celebrates during the final moments of the game against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /

Music City Bowl Bowl

Nebraska vs. Tennessee

December 30, 2016 3:30 p.m.

Nashville, TN

Nebraska started the season 7-0, but lost three of its final five games. Quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. is still battling a hamstring injury that he suffered late in the season. It’s unclear if he’ll be 100 percent for the Music City Bowl.

Top receiver Jordan Westerkamp has already been ruled out of the game with a knee injury. The questions surrounding the passing attack will likely lead to more touches by running back Terrell Newby.

Tennessee enters the bowl game as one of the biggest disappointment in all of college football. Expectations were high for the Volunteers, but three straight losses in the middle of the season ended hopes of a special season.

The Volunteers still have a talented offense, especially on the ground. However, the defense imploded at the end of the year. Fortunately, a banged-up Nebraska offense awaits.

The VBR staff predictions for the Music City Bowl can be found below.

Site Expert Barry Leonard Jr: Nebraska 24   Tennessee 21

Contributor Marty Leap: Nebraska 22   Tennessee 25

Contributor Shane Lunnen: Nebraska 24   Tennessee 20

Contributor Corey Hunter: Nebraska 33   Tennessee 35 

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