The game will be one of the more hotly-contested mid-level bowl games according to most projections and both teams are at a crossroads with a lot to play for despite average seasons in the ACC and SEC, respectively.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. UNC Tar Heels
6:30 pm ET, Dec. 30
Bet on SEC football online bowl games pick line: UNC favored at -1 ½.
The 'Heels are known as being a basketball school and Tennessee UNC last played Tennessee way back in 1961 and won by a point but the 6-6 Vols lead the all-time series at 20-10-1 over the Tar Heels, who finished 7-5 on the season. has actually had a lot more success in that sport than on the football field lately but both teams have a solid brand name that has allowed them to continue to recruit top athletes even in down years on the football field. While the Tar Heels have had a tumultuous year, QB T.J. Yates managed to settle them down with a superb season throwing for over 3,000 yards and offering steady play. The bet on college football bowl games pick favorite Tar Heels have a big edge at that spot in this game but Tennessee has some strengths to be aware of as well. They won four straight heading into this one and that momentum can't be understated. It will be a battle of athletic defenses in this one but Yates gives the Tar Heels the edge.
Go with UNC in a close one at the Music City Bowl for 2010.
Bet on SEC Football Online bowl games winner: UNC Tar Heels (-1 1/2).
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