Welcome to 2024 and the final day of the college football bowl season.
Five bowls are on the schedule highlighted by the College Football Playoff games: #1 Michigan vs. #4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl and #2 Washington vs. #3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl.
The NBC Sports team of analysts dove into each of today’s games prior to the start of bowl season and published their plays prior to the start of bowl season.
The following is a breakdown of the remaining bowl games. Included are dates, sites, kick-off times, TV networks, game spreads and totals courtesy of BetMGM, and a few picks from the team. Up to date results are listed at the end of this article.
As you hit the gym and ponder your New Year’s Resolutions, enjoy today’s games and a few sweats.
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ReliaQuest Bowl: Wisconsin (+310) vs. LSU (-400)
Monday, January 1, 2023 | 12P ET on ESPN
Site: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
Spread: LSU Tigers -10.5 | O/U: 55.5
Froton’s Play: Jaylen Daniels has yet to announce if he will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Regardless, the Tigers are the better team on both sides of the ball which is saying something considering how bad LSU has been on defense this year. Luke Fickell’s debut season in Madison has not followed the script many expected to play out. Even if Nussmeier is under center for LSU, take the Tigers and lay the points.
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: Iowa (+260) vs. Tennessee (-350)
Monday, January 1, 2023 | 1P ET on ABC
Site: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL
Spread: Tennessee Volunteers -7.5 | O/U: 36.5
Dalzell’s Dish: Deacon Hill versus Joe Milton will be one to remember as both offenses will struggle. If the Hawkeyes win, it’s because Tennessee can’t score more than two touchdowns and if Tennessee wins, Iowa shouldn’t score more than two touchdowns. Take the UNDER on Iowa once again.
VRBO Fiesta Bowl: Liberty (+575) vs. Oregon (-900)
Monday, January 1, 2023 | 1P ET on ESPN
Site: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ
Spread: Oregon Ducks -18.5 | O/U: 65.5
NBC Sports Staff Play: After losing in the Pac-12 title game, Oregon would seem to have every reason to not show up for this matchup against a motivated Liberty squad. Then, Bo Nix decided to play in this game. It’s a showcase event for him of sorts and so expect points. Take the OVER 65.5 points.
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Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal #1) Presented by Prudential: Alabama (+100) vs. Michigan (-120)
Monday, January 1, 2023 | 5P ET on ESPN
Site: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA
Spread: Michigan Wolverines -1.5 | O/U: 45.5
Dalzell’s Dish: This could be one of, if not, the most epic game of the College Football season. I trust J.J. McCarthy and Michigan’s defense more than Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s defense. I saw Nick Saban lose a title in person versus Georgia in 2021 and people don’t forget. Jim Harbaugh gets his first ring and goes through Nick Saban in doing so. Take Michigan and lay the points.
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Allstate Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal #2): Texas (-185) vs. Washington (+150)
Monday, January 1, 2023 | 8:45P ET on ESPN
Site: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA
Spread: Texas Longhorns -4 | O/U: 64.5
NBC Sports Staff Play: Despite having a deep roster and elite skill position players, Washington still finds themselves as the underdog. Texas improved consistently all season and they appear primed to avenge last season’s bowl loss to the Huskies. That said, the best player on the field will be Michael Penix, Jr. The Indiana transfer has found a way every game this season and that streak continues in a shootout against the Longhorns. Take the points and the Washington Huskies.
Enjoy the final day of Bowl Season and enjoy the sweat.
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RESULTS:
Myrtle Beach Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Ohio University
PLAY: UNDER 53.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: Ohio Bobcats 41-21
RESULT: LOSS
Cricket Celebration Bowl: Howard vs. Florida A&M
ODDS NOT OFFERED ON THIS GAME
FINAL SCORE: Florida A&M Rattlers 30-26
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Jacksonville State @ Louisiana
PLAY: Jacksonville State -3
FINAL SCORE: Jacksonville State Gamecocks 34-31 OT
RESULT: WIN
Avocados from Mexico Cure Bowl: Miami OH vs. Appalachian State
PLAY: UNDER 47.5 Total Points
FINAL SCORE: Appalachian State Mountaineers 13-9
RESULT: WIN
Isleta New Mexico Bowl: New Mexico State (-175) vs. Fresno State (+145)
PLAY: InGame Fresno State ML
FINAL SCORE: Fresno State Bulldogs 37-10
RESULT: WIN
LA Bowl: UCLA vs. Boise State
PLAY: Game Total UNDER 49.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: UCLA Bruins 35-22
RESULT: LOSS
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl: California vs. Texas Tech
PLAY: TEXAS TECH ML
FINAL SCORE: Texas Tech Red Raiders 34-14
RESULT: WIN
Famous Toastery Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion
PLAY: Old Dominion -2.5
FINAL SCORE: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 38-35 (OT)
RESULT: LOSS
Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: UTSA vs. Marshall
PLAY: UTSA -10
FINAL SCORE: UTSA Road Runners 35-17
RESULT: WIN
Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl: South Florida vs. Syracuse
PLAY: South Florida Bulls ML (+130)
FINAL SCORE: South Florida 45-0
RESULT: WIN
Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl: UCF vs. Georgia Tech
PLAY: UCF Knights -4.5 (-110)
FINAL SCORE: GA Tech Yellow Jackets 30-17
RESULT: LOSS
Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois
PLAY: Arkansas State -1 (-110)
FINAL SCORE: Northern Illinois Huskies 21-19
RESULT: LOSS
Birmingham Bowl: Duke vs. Troy
PLAY: Game Total UNDER 44 Points
FINAL SCORE: Duke Blue Devils 17-10
RESULT: WIN
Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: James Madison vs. Air Force
PLAY: Air Force Falcons +3 (-110)
FINAL SCORE: Air Force 31-21
RESULT: WIN
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Georgia State vs. Utah State
PLAY: Utah State Aggies -1 (-110)
FINAL SCORE: Georgia State Panthers 45-22
RESULT: LOSS
68 Ventures Bowl | South Alabama vs. Eastern Michigan
PLAY: Game Total OVER 47.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: South Alabama Jaguars 59-10
RESULT: WIN
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Utah vs. Northwestern
PLAY: Game Total UNDER 41.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: Northwestern Wildcats 14-7
RESULT: WIN
EasyPost Hawaii Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. San Jose State
PLAY: Game Total OVER 53.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 24-14
RESULT: LOSS
Quick Lane Bowl: Bowling Green vs. Minnesota
PLAY: Game Total UNDER 38.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: Minnesota Golden Gophers 30-24
RESULT: LOSS
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice
PLAY: Rice +4.5 Points (-110)
FINAL SCORE: Texas State Bobcats 45-21
RESULT: LOSS
Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Kansas vs. UNLV
PLAY: Game Total UNDER 64.5 Points
FINAL SCORE: Kansas Jayhawks 49-36
RESULT: LOSS
Military Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Tulane
PLAYS: Game Total UNDER 46.5 Points AND VA Tech -7.5
FINAL SCORE: Virginia Tech Hokies 41-20
RESULT: LOSS and WIN
Duke’s Mayo Bowl: North Carolina vs. West Virginia
PLAYS: West Virginia -5
FINAL SCORE: West Virginia Mountaineers 30-10
RESULT: WIN
DirecTV Holiday Bowl: Louisville @ USC
PLAYS: Louisville -7.5
FINAL SCORE: USC Trojans 42-28
RESULT: LOSS
TaxAct Texas Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
PLAYS: Oklahoma State -6
FINAL SCORE: Oklahoma State Cowboys 31-23
RESULT: WIN
Wasabi Fenway Bowl: SMU vs. Boston College
PLAYS: SMU -11
FINAL SCORE: 23-14
RESULT: LOSS
Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl: Rutgers vs. Miami FL
PLAYS: Rutgers +3.5 and UNDER 54
FINAL SCORE: Rutgers 31-24
RESULT: WIN and LOSS
Pop-Tarts Bowl: NC State vs. Kansas State
PLAYS: Wait for the In-Game
FINAL SCORE: Kansas State Wildcats 28-19
RESULT: In-Game
Valero Alamo Bowl: Arizona vs. Oklahoma
PLAYS: Arizona -3.5
FINAL SCORE: Arizona Wildcats 38-24
RESULT: WIN
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Clemson vs. Kentucky
PLAYS: Clemson -5.5
FINAL SCORE: Clemson Tigers 38-35
RESULT: LOSS
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Oregon State
PLAYS: Notre Dame -6.5
FINAL SCORE: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 40-8
RESULT: WIN
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Memphis vs. Iowa State
PLAYS: Iowa State -8.5
FINAL SCORE: Memphis Tigers 36-26
RESULT: LOSS
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: Missouri vs. Ohio State
PLAYS: Missouri -2.5
FINAL SCORE: Missouri Tigers 14-3
RESULT: WIN
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Penn State
PLAYS: Penn State -3.5
FINAL SCORE: Mississippi Rebels 38-25
RESULT: LOSS
TransPerfect Music City Bowl: Auburn vs. Maryland
PLAYS: Game Total OVER 50.5
FINAL SCORE: Maryland 31-13
RESULT: LOSS
Capital One Orange Bowl: Georgia vs. Florida St.
PLAYS: Georgia -14
FINAL SCORE: Georgia Bulldogs 63-3
RESULT: WIN
Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl: Toledo vs. Wyoming
PLAYS: Game Total UNDER 44.5
FINAL SCORE: Wyoming Cowboys 16-15
RESULT: WIN
*odds courtesy of BetMGM
