ReliaQuest Bowl prediction, pick: Illini vs. Mississippi State experts

college football odds series for our Arizona Mississippi State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Arizona Mississippi State. It just doesn't feel the same in Starkville - or in the rest of college football - without Mike Leach. "The Pirate" died after the 2022 regular season ended, his absence depriving college football of one of it most…

The Arizona Wildcats face an SEC team on the road for the first time since 2006 as they match up with the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday night. Both teams enter 1-0 after defeating FCS foes, Arizona having defeated Northern Arizona 38-3, while Mississippi State walloped SE Louisiana, 48-7. The teams played last year in Tucson, a 39-17…

Getting Ready For 2023 College Football By: Andy Baeuerle While I was covering the 2022 football season, many things happened. Some good, some bad. Teams rose and fell; we gained players and lost legends. But all three of Mississippi's FBS teams are holding their heads up and looking to what the 2023 season holds. Below, we will look at the…

It may be hotter than the devil's sauna outside, but AT&T Stadium is blasting a sweater-worthy 68 degrees of red-blooded, American air-conditioning. The roof is not open for reporters, administrators, coaches, and select players who have descended upon North Texas' football castle for Big 12 Media Days Wednesday and Thursday. It's a lesson in…

The Illinois Fighting Illini will look to close out their season on a high note after losing three of their final four regular season games when they take on the No. 22 Mississippi State Bulldogs in Monday's 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla. The Bulldogs (8-4, 4-4 in the SEC), who are still reeling after the sudden death of coach Mike Leach in…

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…

The college football postseason resumes in 2023 when the No. 24 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs look to honor former head coach Mike Leach and claim a victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini in the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl kicking off today on Monday, January 2 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT) with a live TV broadcast on ESPN2. • You can watch…

In the wake of Mike Leach's death, this just feels like Mississippi State's game to lose, and I don't see them doing that. It's not a knock on the Illini at all, who I think will be able to put up a really good fight without three of their best players. But it's more of the heavy hearts the Bulldogs will playing with, and the entire nation cheering…

The Bulldogs enter the ReliaQuest Bowl with heavy hearts, following the sudden passing of Mike Leach. Nothing defined Leach - on the field, at least - like an explosive offense, and it'll show up here. Our Mississippi State vs. Illinois picks have more. Some games are not really about football. This year's ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa will not be…

The 22nd-ranked Mississippi Bulldogs will look to honor their late coach Mike Leach with their second bowl victory in three years when they take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday in Tampa, Florida. The Bulldogs (8-4, 4-4 in the SEC), who finished the regular season with three wins over the past four games, have…

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) battle the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4) in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 2. Both teams have identical 8-4 records, with the Bulldogs finishing third in the SEC West and the Illini finishing second in the Big Ten West. This game could come down to game style, with Mississippi State favored…

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and there are 43 college football bowls to wager on. VSiN is here to help bettors sort through them all and find the value. Be sure to check out our College Football Bowl Betting Guide, our homepage for individual bowl previews and our running best bets file. This is the preview for the ReliaQuest…

For the first time in quite some time, the Illinois Fighting Illini are soaking up the Florida sun in the college football postseason. But, Bret Bielema's squad isn't in the Sunshine State for sandy beaches and surfing, however, a long awaited business trip. The Illini are now just days away from facing SEC opponent Mississippi State in the…

After a sad week in the SEC with the passing of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, the conference is now in full preparation ahead of their bowl games. The SEC had the most teams of any conference in college football reach bowl eligibility this season -- including Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia who will play in their respective New Year's Six…

The Georgia Bulldogs have had another season to remember and are a serious threat to win back-to-back National Championships. Along with the Bulldogs, other members of the SEC are bowl bound and have a chance to add to their respective trophy cases. 1. Georgia Bulldogs (13-0) | Peach Bowl (-6.5) vs. Ohio State You can certainly make the case the…

The iconoclastic Leach turned Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State into consistent winners in leagues where opponents were often richer and more talented. His finest work may have occurred at Washington State. Before Leach arrived, the Cougars had endured nearly a decade of mediocrity, with no bowl appearances and declining…

Zach Arnett has been elevated from his defensive coordinator role in Mississippi to become the SEC program's head coach. Arnett is replacing his former boss, Mike Leach, who unfortunately passed away on Monday Night. Arnett has been in and around the game of football since the early 2000's, as he was a heralded prospect coming out of high school.…

The quote came to mind yesterday, requiring I find the well-worn copy of'Surprised by Joy' to get C.S. Lewis' exact wording. "The sword glitters not because the swordsman set out to make it glitter but because he is fighting for his life and therefore moving it very quickly." There is a long list of retrospectives and recollections, with many more…

Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) vs Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4) January 2, 2023 12:00 pm EDT The Line: Illinois Fighting Illini -2.5 / Mississippi State Bulldogs+2.5; Over/Under: 46.5 (Click here for latest betting odds) The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Illinois Fighting Illini meet Monday in the college football ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond…

Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-4 SU, 5-5-1 ATS) vs. No. 14 Ole Miss Rebels (8-3 SU, 4-6-1 ATS) NCAA Football Week 13 Date/Time: Thursday November 24th, 2022. 7:00PM (EST) Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS TV: ESPN Point Spread: MISST+2.5/MISS -2.5 (Did you know that you could be wagering on games at -105 instead of -110? Imagine how much…

Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-2 SU, 4-2-1 ATS) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS) When: Saturday, October 22, 7 p.m. Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala. TV: ESPN Point Spread: MSST+21/ALA -21 (Make MSU+41 or Bama -1 by inserting either into a massive 20 point NCAA football teaser at Wagerweb Sportsbook!) Total: O/U 60.5 It seems a…

Games at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., are tough for visitors. There are those irritating cowbells, a loud, proud crowd and it is not an easy destination to get to. Oh, it is a nice little town but still a hard place to get to. The good thing is Saturday's Arkansas-Mississippi State game isn't being played on paper. The Bulldogs rank…

The 2021 college football bowl season features 42 bowl games. Some may say that's too many, but it's hard to complain about football when we know the barren wasteland known as the "offseason" is right around the corner. That being said, it is the holiday season, and that means it could be a little harder to get in front of a TV with an assortment…

In the wake of Mike Leach's death on Dec. 13, the Mississippi State football team decided to play in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Illinois on Jan. 2. "The players are 100% behind playing this bowl game and doing what Coach Leach would expect them to do," Mississippi State interim athletic Director Bracky Brett told ESPN. "We all know that's what…

I went 6-4 against the spread during Championship Week, putting me two games over.500 for the season. Here are my guesses for the rest of the bowl games. (All point spreads come from BetMGM. Click here for live odds. All kickoff times Eastern.) Both teams are very limited offensively at this point but the hunch here is that the Iowa staff is more…