Weekend bowl previews

0 Comments | USA TODAY, December, 2005 | by Eddie Timanus

Friday

Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl at Nashville

Minnesota (7-4) vs. Virginia (6-5)

Time/TV: Noon/ESPN. Surface: Grass.

Sheridan's line: Minnesota by 6. Sagarin difference: Minnesota 6.86. Payout per team: $780,000. Bowl records: Minnesota 5-5, Virginia 6-9.

Series: First meeting.

Points: Minnesota goes for its second consecutive Music City win and third in four years. The Cavaliers hope to end a seesaw season on top after losing their last two games and both coordinators on Al Groh's coaching staff. The game features two of the nation's top offensive linemen, Golden Gophers C Greg Eslinger and UVa T D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Minnesota again has two 1,000-yard rushers, with Gary Russell proving to be a more-than-capable backup for...

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