We’re finally getting into some of the better bowl match-ups of the season. Here’s the ones to watch this weekend before all the big New Year’s action.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Independence Bowl
2:00 PM ET ESPN
Ohio Bobcats (8-4) vs Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (8-4)

Russell Athletic Bowl
5:30 PM ET ESPN
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-3) vs Virginia Tech Hokies (6-6)

Meineke Car Care Bowl
9:00 PM ET ESPN
Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-6) vs Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-5)

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Armed Forces Bowl
11:45 AM ET ESPN
Rice Owls (6-6) vs Air Force Falcons (6-6)

Pinstripe Bowl
3:15 PM ET ESPN
West Virginia Mountaineers (7-5) vs Syracuse Orange (7-5)

Fight Hunger Bowl
4:00 PM ET ESPN2
Navy Midshipmen (8-4) vs Arizona State Sun Devils (7-5)

Alamo Bowl
6:45 PM ET ESPN
Texas Longhorns (8-4) vs #15 Oregon State Beavers (9-3)

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
10:15 PM ET ESPN
TCU Horned Frogs (7-5) vs Michigan State Spartans (6-6)