#bowl games

Florida and Michigan both own storied bowl histories, but not as much as of late. The Gators are just 1-3 both straight up and against the spread over their last four bowl games, while the Wolverines are just 1-4 SU and 1-3-1 ATS over their last five bowls. In a rematch of a bowl from three seasons ago, Florida meets Michigan in the Peach Bowl in…

The Armed Forces Bowl usually matches up one of the service academies against a team from Conference USA or the Mountain West. In 2013, the Navy Midshipmen take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. But being a service academy hasn't meant much as far as success in this bowl goes, considering Army, Air Force and Navy are a combined 2-3 both…

Everybody loves a feel good story. Last season couldn't have gone much worse for the TCU football program, finishing with a disappointing 5-7 record. Under-pressure head coach Gary Patterson (the longest-serving coach in the school's history) resigned mid-season after two decades in the role. But that's what made this season all the more special as…

The Duke's Mayo Bowl might be my favorite bowl game of the year, outside of the Playoff and the Rose Bowl of course. The winning coach gets Mayo dumped on their head, that's what bowl season is really all about, and because of this game I've converted from Hellman's, I'm a Duke's guy all the way now. This year, it'll either be Mike Locksley of…

If you want to bowl games this season, there are plenty of opportunities among the 42 games. But not every game is worthy of risking your money. With transfers, injuries and opt-outs, many of the rosters will look vastly different than in the regular season. Here are some of the matchups we would be wary of betting on. Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.…

The 2022 college football season is sadly behind us, as Georgia repeated as national champions by clobbering TCU 65-7 on Monday night. Now that another season has ended, let's evaluate the year as a whole by looking at how each college football conference did in 2022. To gauge how each conference performed this season, we'll take a look at a…

The Utah Utes come into the Rose Bowl as Pac-12 champions for the second straight season. Utah is hoping it avoids the same kind of wide-open Rose Bowl it faced last January, though. The Penn State Nittany Lions pose a new challenge out of the Big Ten and have motivation of their own to win on one of the sport's biggest stages. Penn State is making…

Before getting to the main event, a quick recap of this season's post-season games: None of the Power Five Conferences performed particularly well in bowl games. The SEC was 6-5, the Big Ten and the ACC were both 5-4, the Pac-12 was 3-4, and the Big-12 brought up the rear at 2-6. These records were prior to the Championship Game between Georgia…

It appears fans did not feel like watching most of Monday's College Football Playoff title game between Georgia and TCU, and it's difficult to blame them. The 65-7 show of force from Georgia on its way to a second consecutive national championship drew only 17.223 million viewers for ESPN's family of channels, according to Austin Karp of Sports…

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Minnesota and Syracuse both had strong seasons in their respective conferences, but each team comes into the Pinstripe Bowl short handed. Syracuse burst on the scene in 2022 with six straight wins, but sputtered down the stretch with injuries. Now, the Orange are without star running back Sean Tucker, who opted out of the Pinstripe Bowl and…

While betting action has rightfully pushed the Aztecs from -3.5 to -7, our Hawaii Bowl betting picks and predictions are targeting the Under, as we expect both offensive lines to struggle mightily - find out why! Christmas Eve belongs to the Hawaii Bowl. Middle Tennessee (7-5) and San Diego State (7-5) head to the island to play at the Clarence…

After a month of rousing bowl games and a thrilling semifinal weekend, the college football national championship game is finally here, with Georgia chasing its second straight title against a TCU team looking for its first in over 80 years. While there's plenty of action in the side markets, these two talent-rich rosters also make for an…

Georgia is favored by 13 points over TCU in the CFP National Championship game on Monday. This is the largest spread ever for a National Championship game in the College Football Playoff era. The Bulldogs are -435 on the moneyline against TCU, meaning they have an 81% implied win probability. That's similar to the ESPN FPI, which lists Georgia with…

With the Winter Classic wrapped up and the Edmonton Oilers set to host the Calgary Flames for a new rendition of the Heritage Classic this October, it's time for the NHL to find a new formula for their outdoor games. The Heritage and then the Winter Classic were incredible spectacles and productions when they first arrived on the scene. José…

The TCU Horned Frogs and the Georgia Bulldogs will tie a bow on the college football season when they meet in the CFP National Championship on Monday night. As this is the final game of the season, it also marks the last opportunity to win a little cash on college football DFS picks. After sweeping the board with our selections for the New Year's…

The Penn State Nittany Lions' defense saved its best for last - but finishing the season on a high note could prove difficult against a red-hot Utah Utes offense. Read on for our top Rose Bowl college football odds as Penn State tangles with Utah. Penn State was notoriously stingy for the majority of the season but was particularly difficult to…

Thor Nystrom tracks players opting out of upcoming bowl games as well as the coaching changes around the college football landscape. Thor will update the article through the remainder of the bowl season to keep you updated on opt-outs and 2023 NFL Draft prospects. News note: On December 16, the NCAA approved a one-time blanket waiver to exempt this…

Two coaches -- P.J. Fleck and Dino Babers -- that know each other well. Two teams with quandaries at different positions -- quarterback and running back. That's the gist of Thursday's Pinstripe Bowl between the Minnesota Gophers and Syracuse Orange. Fleck, who has coached the Gophers to three straight bowl wins, knows Babers from their time in the…

College football bowl season continues Friday with a matchup between 18th-ranked UCLA and 8-4 Pittsburgh in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. The unique Texas border town of El Paso is the backdrop as the Bruins (9-3) chase a 10-win season under the guidance of coach Chip Kelly. All eyes will be on Bruins QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, a dual-threat who…

This is the complied version of the All Things CW notes column by Christopher Walsh which appeared in five part this week, with the latest on the Alabama Crimson Tide. It actually began with a long-snapper. Nick Saban always has what he calls the 24-hour rule regarding games, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the wins a little, or get the losses…

The college football season ends Monday night with a championship game in which Georgia is a two-touchdown favorite over TCU. Forget those betting lines. Forget the bluebloods sitting at home - some idiot talking head actually said he'd rather see Georgia playing Alabama. Forget the naysayers who whine about the postseason, saying there are too…

Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. Here are our best bets for Friday, Dec. 23: The play: College football Gasparilla Bowl: Missouri+2½ over Wake Forest The odds/bet: -110…

GLENDALE, Ariz. - TCU's wild ride has one more stop. The Horned Frogs are headed to Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, about 10 miles from Hollywood, just about the perfect place to end a storybook season for the most improbable College Football Playoff team. Max Duggan accounted for four touchdowns, TCU returned two interceptions for scores,…

South Alabama vs WKU prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, Wednesday, December 21 Date: Wednesday, December 21 Game Time: 9:00 pm ET Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA How To Watch: ESPN Record: South Alabama (10-2), WKU (8-5) - - South Alabama might be the best Power Five team you didn't pay any…

The College Football season is down to the final game of the year. After a long season and an exciting slate of bowl games, the final two teams will compete for the National Championship on January 9. The TCU Horned Frogs and Georgia Bulldogs will look for a big win as they meet up in this matchup. TCU finished this season with a record of 12-1.…

Today we dive into National Championship player props between Georgia and TCU as each scored 42+ points in the College Football Playoff semi-final. WagerTalk college football analyst Kyle Kargel gives his Georgia vs TCU National Championship player prop picks and predictions. Three massive player props for you to sink your teeth into! Find free…

Originally these two teams were listed as underdogs for their bowl game matchups but the spread has shifted and now they're favorites. Find out why bettors should follow the smart money. Many factors come into play when oddsmakers set lines of college football bowl games. In some instances, those factors - dominated by opt-outs for the NFL Draft as…

The college football championship is finally here, taking place in Los Angeles next month. But before we get there - there's a small matter of the college football playoff semi-final games to take care of. Check out our expert guide on the upcoming Fiesta and Peach Bowl, as well as our predictions for the big one. Let's strap in and take a…

Georgia vs TCU prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. College Football Playoff National Championship, Monday, January 9, 2023 Date: Monday, January 9, 2023 Game Time: 7:30 ET Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA How To Watch: ESPN Record: Georgia (14-0), TCU (13-1) - - How do you possibly top the College Football Playoff semifinals? TCU's win…

The college football playoffs provided excitement and captivating drama. The Michigan Wolverines, for the second year in a row, bowed out in the semi-final round. The TCU Horned Frogs jumped off their lily-pads and defeated the Michigan Wolverines 51-45. The Michigan defense, which had been stout all season long, pretty much imploded in this…

There is no bowl game that carries the same level of prestige as the Rose Bowl. "The Granddaddy of them All" might not be working to crown a national champion this season, but that doesn't take away from the history of playing in Pasadena at the end of the college football season. This year will be the 109th edition of the Rose Bowl. It has been…

In case you missed it, the Bayou Bets crew is holding their second annual College Bowl Pick'Em, and we're hoping you're the big benefactor from our predictions. Like we did last year, we started with $1000 Bowl Bucks, and we're making a play on each of the 42 bowl games this season. And when it's over, we'll take whatever money we have left and…

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Bowl season is complete, and only the national championship game remains in the 2022 college football season. After a number of tight, gripping contests and a few huge surprises, we saw a decent amount of movement in the SP+ rankings. But Georgia remains at the top of the list and is a projected favorite of 10.9 points in the title game against…

Two of college football's premier bowl games are on the clock. edge No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in the Fiesta Bowl and No. 1 Georgia come back to beat No. 4 Ohio State in the Peach Bowl, the stage is now set for the 2023 CFP Final. Georgia and TCU will meet on Monday, Jan. 9 for the national championship, but there are more marquee bowl games to go before…

UCF vs Duke prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. Military Bowl Presented by Peraton, Wednesday, December 28 Date: Wednesday, December 28 Game Time: 2:00 ET Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD How To Watch: ESPN Record: UCF (9-4), Duke (8-4) - - It's been a while since Duke has made any sort of football noise. After…

TCU might be a deserving member of college football's final four, but oddsmakers aren't giving the Horned Frogs much of a chance of getting past an elite, motivated Michigan Side. Read on for our top Fiesta Bowl college football odds as TCU battles Michigan with a berth in the CFP National Championship on the line. The Wolverines opened in most…

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The college football championship game is almost upon us, with the winners of the college football playoff semifinal games facing off in Los Angeles in January. We've compiled a guide on the national championship game, including predictions and tips to inspire your (hopefully) winning wagers. Bet on the winner of the college football championship…

In this National Championship betting preview we analyze the total of the game sitting at 62.5 and whether the over or under will hit in this Georiga vs TCU game. WagerTalk college football analyst Kyle Kargel gives his Georgia vs TCU National Championship totals betting advice on the over/under. Find free NCAAF picks all season long. Each weekly…

Bowl games are ripe for overreaction. The final impression teams leave before heading into hibernation contribute to narratives about teams and conferences that last until proven otherwise, exerting a heavy influence on preseason polls. Several teams are set to see this benefit, including Penn State, Washington, Notre Dame and, of course, Georgia…

Paul Williams has been named Stanford's cornerbacks coach, Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football Troy Taylor announced. "I'm thrilled to have Paul Williams join our coaching staff as our corners coach," Taylor said. "Paul is an exceptional recruiter and technician of corner play. He has coached 11 players who are currently playing in the NFL. He…

Don't have any New Year's plans? Yes you do! The NCAA College Football Playoff games are on, and nothing says "glamor" or "party time" like eight straight hours of televised sports. Plus, the two semifinal games on December 31 will determine the match-up for the College Football Playoff Championship game on January 9, and you don't want to miss any…

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One of my favorite non-major bowl games, as the winning coach gets himself a nice mayo bath. Both the Terps and the Wolfpack have been dealing with opt-outs galore, with Maryland tight end CJ Dippre and NC State quarterback Devin Leary being the most notable absentees, as both players have hit the transfer portal (Dippre announced yesterday via…

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This is the first season since 2019 that all the bowl games scheduled at the beginning of the season got played at the end. In that respect, it is nice to have that bit of normalcy back. There were a lot of exciting games, too, not the least of which were the two College Football Playoff semifinals. In fact, 22 of the 41 bowl games finished with…

Instead of cramming the rest of the bowl games into one article, I figured I'd split them up, with the Thursday and Friday games in this article, and predictions for the games on Saturday and Monday in one last MC&J picks piece that will drop in the near future. (All lines courtesy of Draftkings Sportsbook.) Both of these teams had their eyes on…