Aside from watching the Big XII runner up, TCU, take on Michigan, the bowl game I look forward to most is the Big XII Champion Kansas State Wildcats vs Nick Saban's 'Bama squad. It must be nice, that in a down year, your team only gets to play in the Sugar Bowl. But seriously, this is a huge opportunity for coach Kleiman to get the national recognition he deserves for what he has accomplished so far at the FBS level, You can say that no one questions his accomplishments in his time at NDSU, but keep in mind there is little awareness of FCS football outside of the upper midwest.
This should also be a coming out for freshman sensation, QB Will Howard, whose consistent performance down the stretch has begun turning some heads. Could be the league's next Brock Purdy story.
And last, but not least, the Sugar Bowl will showcase the incredible talent of Deuce Vaughn, who ought to get some looks from the NFL, where he could become a fan favorite.