Kentucky vs. Clemson in the Music City Bowl

Two teams that exceeded expectations this year will take the field for a rare Sunday night college football game, when the Kentucky Wildcats and Clemson Tigers get to get together in the Music City Bowl just a few days after Christmas.
Clemson, was just one game away from winning the ACC Championship, but because of bowl politicking now find themselves headed to Nashville. They are led by one of the most versatile and dynamic players in the sport, senior running back C.J. Spiller. Spiller literally scored a touchdown every way you can this season, rushing for 11, catching four, throwing for one, and also returning kicks and punts for scores. He is joined by freshman quarterback Kyle Parker, who really matured as the season went on. Parker, who also plays on Clemson’s baseball team, threw for 2385 yards this year as well as 19 touchdowns. Like many freshmen though, he got a little turnover happy, tossing 12 interceptions as well.
As for Kentucky, this will be the fourth straight bowl game for a team that hadn’t gone to one for decades before 2006. The Wildcats have overcome some tough injuries to get to an impressive seven wins, including victories over Georgia and Auburn, and a near miss against Tennessee as well.
On offense, the Wildcats are led by quarterback Morgan Newton, who was forced into action in replacement of the injured Mike Hartline. Newton completed just 54 percent of his passes on the year, but doesn’t make many mistakes, throwing just three interceptions in 2009. His top playmaker is Randall Cobb, a receiver who’ll lineup in the backfield and play running back as well, and even occasionally comes in as a Wildcat quarterback.