CFB Focus Bowl Preview -- Dec. 23

Just one game today, as the powers that be realize that people spend more time on last minute shopping and wrapping presents than they do watching a bowl game this close to Christmas. They are more likely to be checking out "Elf" for the 95th time.

Still, this game has a few interesting storylines.

GASPARILLA BOWL (2:30 pm, Tampa, Fla.)
UCF (9-3) vs. Marshall (8-4)
WHY TO WATCH: To see if the Herd can continue its amazing postseason success. Marshall has won a dozen bowl games in 14 trips, but playing UCF in the Sunshine State will be a daunting task. UCF is always entertaining, though it hasn't been quite as physical this year as in past seasons. Tune in just to see the Gabriels -- QB Dillon Gabriel and WR Gabriel Davis -- put on a show. But don't sleep on Marshall RB Brenden Knox, as he could prove to be a sneaky game changer.
BOWL RECORDS:  UCF 4-6, Marshall 12-2 
BETTING NUMBERS: UCF -17.5, Total 61.5