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2016 Pac-12 Bowl Preview: Washington Leads Five Teams Into Postseason

By Justin Phillips

Sep 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Pac-12 logo during a NCAA football game between the Utah State Aggies and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the Pac-12 logo during a NCAA football game between the Utah State Aggies and the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half during the Big Ten Championship college football game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half during the Big Ten Championship college football game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual/ January 2): 5 Penn State Nittany Lions/B1G (11-2) v. 9 Southern California Trojans (9-3), 2 pm/ESPN

Penn State has a valid argument about being left out of the College Football Playoff since it defeated one of the teams included, plus they won their league. USC is among the hottest teams across the nation which should make this match-up one to watch.

After a rough start, the USC Trojans are on an 8 game winning streak entering the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Sam Darnold had a solid season with over 2500 passing yards as a Freshman and Running Back Ronald Jones II pushed over 1000 yards on the season against Notre Dame, but Penn State has a Running Back of their own.

Saquan Barkley could be the best Running Back in the Big Ten right now. Add to the Offense Quarterback Trace McSorley and 1300 and 3300 yards of Offense respectively and the Nittany Lions should make this one of the best games of the entire Bowl Season.

As you likely noticed several match-ups between Big Ten schools which has been one of the better leagues this season. Winning a few of these would be nice to brag about in the offseason for the Pac-12 Conference.

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