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How America is picking the Outback Bowl

Jan. 2, 2017 9:42 am
Just because you won't find Florida or Iowa in the top 114 teams in the nation when it comes to total offense doesn't mean Monday's Outback Bowl won't be a score-a-thon.
But no one is picking it that way. Take a look.
Robbie Kalland, CBSsports.com: Iowa, 17-13
Colt Kesselring, Herosports.com: Iowa, 13-10
Creg Stephenson, Al.com: Florida, 14-10
SI.com: Four panelists picked Iowa, three took Florida
Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman: Iowa, 18-17
Los Angeles Times: Three panelists picked Florida, two took Iowa
ESPN.com: Three panelists picked Iowa, two took Florida
Joe Ferolito, Havana Herald: Florida to win
Ron Higgins, New Orleans Times-Picayune: Florida to cover as a 3-point favorite
Brian Rickerd, Frankfort State-Journal: Florida, 10-0
Bill Everett, Crestview News Bulletin: Iowa by 12 points
Matt Youmans, Las Vegas Review-Journal: Florida to cover as a 2.5-point favorite
Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com: Florida, 17-13
CBSsports.com: Four of six panelists take Iowa and 2.5 points
Pete Fiutak, College Football News: Iowa, 19-17
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com: Iowa, 17-14
Anthony Riccobono, International Business Times: Iowa +2.5 points
Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press: Florida, 21-14
A gator in Florida (Reuters)