{"id":12315,"date":"2013-12-09T22:11:49","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T22:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=12315"},"modified":"2013-12-20T23:01:06","modified_gmt":"2013-12-20T23:01:06","slug":"100th-rose-bowl-game-preview-stanford-cardinal-vs-michigan-state-spartans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/100th-rose-bowl-game-preview-stanford-cardinal-vs-michigan-state-spartans.html","title":{"rendered":"2014 Rose Bowl Game Preview: Stanford Cardinal vs. Michigan State Spartans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Stanford Cardinal and Michigan State Spartans will have the great distinction of battling for the historic Rose Bowl in the game\u2019s landmark 100<sup>th<\/sup> staging.<\/p>\n<p>Pac-12 champions Stanford \u2013 who contested the very first game back in 1902 \u2013 are aiming to successfully defend the Rose Bowl title for the first time since the 1970-71 seasons. They face surprise Big Ten champions Michigan State, whose last victory in \u201cThe Granddaddy of Them All\u201d came back in 1988.<\/p>\n<h3>2013-2014 College Bowl Previews<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/florida-state-seminoles-vs-auburn-tigers-2013-bcs-national-championship-game-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">BCS National Championship: Florida State vs. Auburn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/100th-rose-bowl-game-preview-stanford-cardinal-vs-michigan-state-spartans.html\" target=\"_blank\">Rose Bowl: Stanford vs. Michigan State<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2013-orange-bowl-preview-ohio-state-buckeyes-vs-clemson-tigers.html\" target=\"_blank\">Orange Bowl: Ohio State vs. Clemson<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2014-allstate-sugar-bowl-alabama-crimson-tide-vs-oklahoma-sooners-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Oklahoma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2014-fiesta-bowl-preview-ucf-knights-vs-baylor-bears.html\" target=\"_blank\">Fiesta Bowl: UCF vs. Baylor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>College Football Betting Preview: Stanford vs. Michigan State in the 2014 Rose Bowl Game<\/h2>\n<h3>Game Details<\/h3>\n[sc:NCAA240banner ]\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a05:00 PM ET, January 1, 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n<h3>Odds:<\/h3>\n<p>*As of December 10<\/p>\n<p><strong>Money:<\/strong>\u00a0TBA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spread:<\/strong>\u00a0Stanford (-3.5) vs. Michigan State (+3.5)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Totals:<\/strong>\u00a0TBA<\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Stanford Cardinal<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12356\" alt=\"tyler-gaffney\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/tyler-gaffney.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/tyler-gaffney.jpg 594w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/tyler-gaffney-250x175.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stanford was once again crowned Pac-12 champions after another convincing victory over Arizona State.\u00a0After putting a beatdown on the Sun Devils in Stanford, the Cardinal came into their house in Tempe \u2013 where Arizona State had been previously undefeated \u2013 and did virtually the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>Stanford\u2019s outstanding defense once again impressed with a dominating performance.\u00a0Similar to their previous meeting, the Cardinal D shut down the second most potent offense in the Pac-12. The Sun Devils, who had averaged over 55 points at home this season, were held to just 14 points and were shut out for the second half. They were shut out in the first half of the previous meeting at Stanford.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the ball, the Cardinal posted an identical 240 yards rushing as game MVP Tyler Gaffney led the way with 133 yards and 3 TDs. Junior QB Kevin Hogan was as composed and efficient as ever, completing 12 of his 18 passes for 277 yards and a TD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the Cardinal retain their prestigious Rose Bowl crown? <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\">Bet on the Stanford Cardinal once odds are available.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Betting on the Michigan State Spartans<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12357\" alt=\"connor-cook\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/connor-cook.jpeg\" width=\"594\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/connor-cook.jpeg 594w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/connor-cook-250x201.jpeg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone had been penciling in the Buckeyes as the Big Ten\u2019s rep for the Rose Bowl \u2013 and possibly the National Championship Game \u2013 but Michigan State had other plans.\u00a0[sc:NCAA240banner ]<\/p>\n<p>The Spartans ended Ohio State&#8217;s 24-game winning streak at Columbus with a come-from-behind 34-24 win in the Big Ten Championship Game. They let a 17-0 first half lead slip away, but two fourth quarter touchdowns gave Sparty its first conference title since 2010. That win pushed their own winning streak to 9-0 SU in their last 9 games.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan State\u2019s vaunted rush defense, which was averaging a miniscule 64.75 yards per game allowed entering the title game, couldn\u2019t contain Ohio State\u2019s prolific running attack. The Buckeyes gashed the Spartan defense for 273 rushing yards \u2014 the most it had conceded this season by a wide margin.<\/p>\n<p>However, sophomore QB Connor Cook took command with a career-high 304 yards and 3 TDs. He was aided by the very consistent Jeremy Langford, who had his eighth straight 100-yard game and sixth straight game with a rushing TD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will the unheralded Spartans pull off another major upset? <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/college-football\/ncaa\">Bet on the Michigan State Spartans once odds are available.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/nfl\/\">Bet on the Dallas Cowboys now<\/a>.<br \/>\n[EPSB]<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 240px; height: 380px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 28px; color: black; text-transform: none;\"><strong>Free Bowl Preview eBook!<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px; color: black; line-height: 20px; text-transform: none;\">Cheat sheet for every game and previews for the BCS bowls<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2013-14-free-bowl-season-betting-guide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/web_banner.gif\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/EPSB]<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"pvc_stats all \" data-element-id=\"12315\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> &nbsp;2,758&nbsp;total views, &nbsp;1&nbsp;views today<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Stanford Cardinal and Michigan State Spartans will have the great distinction of battling for the historic Rose Bowl in the game\u2019s landmark 100th staging. 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