Photo by IDS photographer Jay Seawell.

The sun is beginning to set in Tempe and we're about to head downtown for the festivities on the eve of the Insight Bowl.

If you're not fortunate enough to be in the Phoenix area, our stories from today should help summarize the events for you.

For a preview of the game, check out Lee's story which breaks down tomorrow's game. Judging by the statistics, Hoosier fans should be in store for an offensive slugfest. Judging by my gut, it's almost dinnertime.

Kirby put together a feature following this morning's press conference that centers around the adversity IU and Oklahoma State faced on their way to the Insight Bowl. In addition, check out Kirby's football notebook.

Below, you can find my analysis of IU coach Bill Lynch and OSU coach Mike Gundy's relationship.

The month of December has presented a daunting task for me as football columnist - predicting the Insight Bowl score.

Part of me thinks Oklahoma State will come out victorious, thanks to a balanced offense and an experienced team.

But after "watching 12" this season, I have an overriding feeling the Hoosiers will win their thirteenth. The loss of Coach Hep, the inspirational play of Kellen Lewis and James Hardy, the Bucket-winning kick by Austin Starr - isn't this how fairytale stories end?

Can't you just see the Hoosiers squeaking out a victory in Sun Devil Stadium? Can't you imagine Lynch riding off into the sunset on top of IU's shoulders?

Maybe I'm sentimental. Maybe I'm delusional. Or maybe, just maybe, I'm absolutely right.

Prediction: Indiana 37, Oklahoma State 30

This is your last chance to prove you know more than me. Let's hear your predictions.

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