2013 Gildan New Mexico Bowl Preview

Match-up: Washington State vs. Colorado State

Date/Time: December 21, 2013/1pm CT

Location: Albuquerque, NM (University Stadium)

Bowl Life: 8 years (2006)

Line: Washington State by 4 1/2

National TV: ESPN (HD)

2012 New Mexico Bowl: Arizona 49, Nevada 48

Breaking Down the Teams:

Washington State Cougars-

2013 Record: 6-6 (4-5 Pac-12)

School Bowl Record: 6-4

Last Bowl Game: 2003 Holiday Bowl (Washington State 28, Texas 20)

Appearances at the New Mexico Bowl: None

Colorado State Rams-

2013 Record: 7-6 (5-3 MWC)

School Bowl Record: 5-7

Last Bowl Game: 2008 New Mexico Bowl (Colorado State 40, Fresno State 35)

Appearances at the New Mexico Bowl: 1-0 (Last: 2008)

Game Notes: Mike Leach is looking for his first bowl win since 2009 in Washington State's first bowl appearance in a decade.

Prediction: Washington State