Monday, December 30, 2013

2013 Valero Alamo Bowl Preview

Match-Up: #10 Oregon vs. Texas
Date/Time: December 30, 2013/5:45pm CT
Location: San Antonio, TX (Alamodome)
Bowl Life: 21 years (1993)
Line: Oregon by 13
National TV: ESPN (HD)
2012 Alamo Bowl: Texas 31, Oregon State 27



Breaking Down the Teams:
Oregon Ducks-
2013 Record: 10-2 (7-2 Pac-12)
School Bowl Record: 11-15
Last Bowl Game: 2013 Fiesta Bowl (Oregon 35, Kansas State 17)
Appearances at Alamo Bowl: None

Texas Longhorns-
2013 Record: 8-4 (7-2 Big 12)
School Bowl Record: 27-22-2
Last Bowl Game: 2012 Alamo Bowl (Texas 31, Oregon State 27)
Appearances at Alamo Bowl: 2-0 (Last: 2012)

Game Notes: The Top-10 Ducks have something to prove after missing their first BCS bowl in five seasons, while the Longhorns look to give coach Mack Brown a going away gift in their second consecutive Alamo Bowl appearance.

Prediction: Oregon

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