New Orleans Bowl Preview

Ohio vs. Troy

Despite playing in the MAC, Ohio has got to be one of the hottest teams coming into the bowl season.  Since October 2nd, the Bobcats have won six of their last seven games, their only setback coming in their season finale to Kent State.  This is the second straight bowl appearance for Ohio,which has never won a bowl game (five all-time appearances).

The Bobcats rely on their running game.  Their 169 ypg ranked 39th in the nation.  It is spear-headed by a tandem of Vince Davidson (509 yards, six touchdowns) and Phil Bates (508 yards and three touchdowns).  Three others have rushed for over 200 yards including quarterback Boo Jackson, who is third with 325 yards and leads the team with seven rushing touchdowns. 

The Trojans, on the other hand, are one of the most prolific passing offenses in the country.  Their 290 passing yards per game ranks 12th nationally and combined with their 151 rushing yards per ga,e they rank 24th in total offense with 441 yards per game.  Corey Robinson leads the offensive attack, having thrown for 3,339 yards and 24 touchdowns, while completing 62 percent of his passes.  The great thing about the offense is that they spread it out.  The top four wide receivers have 489 receiving yards or more and three of the four have caught five touchdowns.  Two others have caught three scores.