SEC Sports Insider Magazine 2013 Bowl Edition | Page 21

They did finish the season with two consecutive defeats, where they averaged an anemic 15.5 points per game. However, with a month to rest and game-plan, the Aggies should resemble the team prior to those two games that never scored less than 41 points. The Blue Devils have had a bend-but-don’t-break defensive approach. However, that approach does not work well against the Aggies. When they get momentum, they usually score. Deciding factor of the game In my opinion, the deciding factor of this game will be the mindset of the Aggies’ key players. The general consensus is that Manziel and Evans will declare for the NFL draft soon after this game. Will the seniors and other draft-eligible players be looking to win this game or looking to not get hurt? After watching several marquee players in the SEC go down with major injuries over the past few weeks, it would be understandable. Predictions The Blue Devils are a very good football team, and the ACC has all the momentum in this series. However, I expect Johnny Football to put on a show in what will likely be his final college football game. How you finish can really impact your draft status. Just ask Vince Young. Score Prediction: Texas A&M 38, Duke 27 Stat Prediction: Manziel with four total touchdowns.