2014 GoDaddy Bowl Preview

Match-Up: Arkansas State vs. Ball State
Date/Time: January 5, 2014/8pm CT
Location: Mobile, AL (Ladd Peebles Stadium)
Bowl Life: 15 years (1999)
Line: Ball State by 7 1/2
National TV: ESPN (HD)
2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl: Arkansas State 17, Kent State 13

Breaking Down the Teams:
Arkansas State Red Wolves-
2013 Record: 7-5 (5-2 Sun Belt)
School Bowl Record: 5-5
Last Bowl Game: 2013 GoDaddy.com Bowl (Arkansas State 17, Kent State 13)
GoDaddy.com Bowl Appearances: 1-1 (Last: 2013)

Ball State Cardinals-
2013 Record: 10-2 (7-1 MAC)
School Bowl Record: 0-6
Last Bowl Game: 2012 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl (Central Florida 38, Ball State 17)
GoDaddy.com Bowl Appearances: 0-1 (Last: 2009)

Game Notes: The Red Wolves are making their third consecutive appearance at the GoDaddy Bowl. The Cardinals are looking for their first bowl win after improving in the win column for the fifth consecutive season.

Prediction: Ball State