2012 GoDaddy.com Bowl Preview

Match-up: Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois

Date/Time: January 8, 2012/8pm CT

Location: Mobile, AL (Ladd Pebbles Stadium)

Bowl Life: 13 years

Line: Arkansas State by 1

National TV/Radio: ESPN (HD)/SiriusXM 91

Breaking Down the Teams:

Arkansas State Red Wolves-

2011 Record: 10-2 (8-0 Sun Belt)

School Bowl Record: 3-4-1

Appearances at the GoDADDY.com Bowl (none)

Last Bowl Game: 2005 New Orleans Bowl (Southern Miss 31, Arkansas State 19)

Northern Illinois Huskies-

2011 Record: 10-3 (7-1 MAC)

School Bowl Record: 4-7

Appearances at the GODADDY.com Bowl (none)

Last Bowl Game: 2010 Humanitarian Bowl (Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 17)

Game Notes: First GODADDY.com Bowl appearance for both schools

Prediction: Arkansas State