My picks went 2-2 over the weekend, and I’ll take anything just to get back on the board at this point. With seven games today and tomorrow, there’s a good chance to get my head close to back above water.

Record in Round 3 (2-2) / Overall (4-10)

HEART OF DALLAS BOWL – Utah vs. West Virginia – Dec. 26, 1:20 p.m. ET
Mostly a pick against Utah, as they went 2-6 over their last 8 games. WEST VIRGINIA+6.5

QUICK LANE BOWL – Duke vs. Northern Illinois – Dec. 26, 5:15 p.m. ET
Duke has won two in a row, but Northern Illinois feels like a better pick. NORTHERN ILLINOIS +6.5

CACTUS BOWL – Kansas State vs. UCLA – Dec. 26, 10 p.m. ET
Kansas State fared better versus ranked teams this season. KANSAS STATE -6.5

INDEPENDENCE BOWL  – Florida State vs. Southern Miss – Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m. ET
Florida State should win, but Southern Miss should cover. Clearly I haven’t learned anything this month. SOUTHERN MISS +16.5

PINSTRIPE BOWL – Boston College vs. Iowa – Dec. 27, 5:15 p.m. ET
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but BC played pretty well the second half of the season. BOSTON COLLEGE +2.5

FOSTER FARMS BOWL – Arizona vs. Purdue – Dec. 27, 8:30 p.m. ET
Going with the high-flying offense in this one. ARIZONA -3

TEXAS BOWL  – Texas vs. Missouri – Dec. 27, 9 p.m. ET
Looking for Mizzou to make it 7 straight to close out the season. MISSOURI -2.5