Diner Football Predictions, Bowl Edition, Part V

Central Michigan (+8) vs. Purdue in the Motor City Bowl: There's a real temptation to pick Purdue simply because they've got more talent, being a Big 10 school and all. But the Chippewas won the MAC conference and finished strong, winning their last 5. The Boilermakers, on the other hand, faded late in a weak Big 10 conference. But they played earlier in the season, with Purdue winning by 23...and leading by 38 before they put in the second teamers. Granted, CMU has something to prove and is likely more excited about going bowling, but Purdue has 2 N.F.L. caliber players at defensive end and wide reciever...and more talent overall. Diner Prediction: Purdue 35, Central Michigan 24.