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2012 Sun Bowl picks and predictions: USC projected to win by most

Many experts expect the USC Trojans to come away with a victory in the Sun Bowl

By Matt Verderame
Stephen Dunn

The University of Southern California Trojans and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets both fell short of expectations this season, but both now have a chance for a bit of redemption with the Sun Bowl looming on New Year's Eve.

It's a tough game to call for most experts considering Matt Barkley has now been ruled out with a shoulder injury, but over at CBSSports.com, Sean Bielawski makes his pick in favor of USC, 38-34.

Also at CBSSports.com, the picks continue to come in fast and furious and all are in favor of the Trojans walking away with a victory from El Paso.

However, Jerry Hinnen did give the Yellow Jackets a small measure of love, picking them to cover the spread of 10.5 points.

Over at ESPN.com, Will Harris gives his prediction to USC, picking it to win 38-28 against its ACC foe. However, with a freshman quarterback in for the Trojans, it could be a different game than most expect.