2012 Gildan New Mexico Bowl Preview

Match-up: Nevada vs. Arizona

Date/Time: December 15, 2012/Noon CT

Location: Albuquerque, NM (University Stadium)

Bowl Life: 7 years (2006)

Line: Arizona by 8

National TV: ESPN (HD, 3D)

2011 New Mexico Bowl: Temple 37, Wyoming 15

Breaking Down the Teams:

Nevada Wolf Pack-

2012 Record: 7-4 (4-3 MWC)

School Bowl Record: 4-8
Last Bowl Game: 2011 Hawaii Bowl (Southern Miss 24, Nevada 17)

Appearances at the New Mexico Bowl: 0-1 (Last: 2007)

Arizona Wildcats-

2012 Record: 7-5 (4-5 Pac-12)

School Bowl Record: 6-9-1
Last Bowl Game: 2010 Alamo Bowl (Oklahoma State 36, Arizona 10)

Appearances at the New Mexico Bowl: None

Game Notes: Arizona becomes first Pac-12 school to play in New Mexico Bowl.

Prediction: Arizona