Illinois (-2.5) vs. UCLA
This bowl game features 2 programs that are reeling at the moment. UCLA enters the game as the only bowl team with a losing record, finishing at 6-7. This cost Rick Neuheisel his job. Jim More Jr. is the new man in charge at UCLA, but he will not be on the sideline for the game. Illinois opened up the year 6-0 and were ranked in the Top 20 in the nation. Then the bottom fell out, as the Illini lost their last 6 to finish 6-6. This cost Ron Zook his job. Tim Beckman heads to Champaign from Toledo to try to rejuvenate the program. One of these teams will enter the offseason on a high note, and the other will add one more downfall to a terrible ending to 2011.
Prediction - UCLA 24 Illinois 22
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