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Our college football experts provide their MVP picks for each of the 36 bowl games this season as they conclude.
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MVP: WR Deondre Johnson
After transferring from Rutgers in the offseason, the 6-foot-8 redshirt sophomore slowly became more integrated in the Jacksonville State offense as the season progressed and was a key player by the time the regular season ended. In the Gamecocks’ 17-13 win against Troy in the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, Johnson capped his strong second half of the season with another sparkling performance. He caught six passes for 101 yards and had another 40-plus yard reception negated due to offensive pass interference. Assuming he remains at Jacksonville State, Johnson figures to be one of the better receivers outside the Power 4 in college football next year. — Kyle Bonagura
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MVP: QB Demond Williams Jr.
Washington quarterback Williams capped a strong sophomore season with an MVP performance in the Bucked Up LA Bowl, guiding the Huskies to a 38-10 win against Boise State. Williams completed 15 of 24 passes for 214 yards with 4 touchdown passes. Three of those scores came in the second quarter as Washington jumped out to a 24-3 halftime lead. Williams had brilliant moments throughout the season — but he was inconsistent — and again showed the type of talent that could make the Huskies a serious contender in the Big Ten next season. — Bonagura
MVP: WR Jordan Smith
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Smith turned in one of the great Celebration Bowl performances to help South Carolina State overcome a 21-0 halftime deficit and beat Prairie View A&M 40-38 in quadruple overtime. Smith finished with nine receptions for 152 yards and a pair of scores to go along with five carries for 28 yards and another touchdown. His 10-yard receiving touchdown with two minutes left in regulation forced overtime as part of the Bulldogs’ 35-point second half. — Bonagura
