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Southern Miss Golden Eagles return to bowl action after a turnaround season under new leadership, while Western Kentucky Hilltoppers aim to extend their postseason streak with stability despite quarterback uncertainty. Both teams bring resilience and depth into the New Orleans Bowl. Western Kentucky opened as a -4 favorite, with market support steady. Public lean favors the Hilltoppers’ passing attack, but Southern Miss’ defensive turnover creation has drawn sharp interest. For broader market context, check the latest college football odds page. QB Maverick McIvor leads the Hilltoppers with 1,800+ passing yards and 12 touchdowns, while RB La’Vell Wright adds 10 rushing scores. WKU ranks top-25 nationally in passing yards and top-10 in interceptions, giving them offensive balance and defensive disruption. Their

Ohio Bobcats enter the Frisco Bowl with stability under interim coach John Hauser despite off-field distractions, while UNLV Rebels arrive at 10-3 under first-year coach Dan Mullen. Both teams feature dynamic quarterbacks and strong rushing attacks, setting up a high-scoring clash in Frisco. UNLV opened as a -4.5 favorite, with market support steady. Public lean favors the Rebels’ offensive firepower, but Ohio’s bowl streak and rushing attack have drawn sharp interest. For broader market context, check the latest college football odds page. QB Anthony Colandrea headlines the Rebels with 3,275 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, adding nine rushing scores. RB Jai’Den Thomas provides balance with 985 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, while WR Jaden Bradley adds 869 receiving yards. Defensively,

The American Eagles visit the Virginia Cavaliers on Monday in Charlottesville as UVA plays its final tune-up before ACC action. The opener has typically treated Virginia as a comfortable home favorite with a total in the low 130s, and the matchup sets up around two competing themes: Virginia’s ability to control possessions with defense and ball security versus American’s willingness to fire from three and try to keep pace through shot volume. Virginia enters on a five-game winning streak after an 80-72 win over Maryland that featured a low-scoring first half and then a much more open second half once the Cavaliers started converting quality looks. American comes in with a young roster and a recent reminder of the margin

Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors return to the Hawai’i Bowl with an 8-4 record and a strong home-field advantage, while California Golden Bears arrive at 7-5 after an upset win over SMU. Both teams feature standout freshman quarterbacks and coaching storylines, setting up a compelling Christmas Eve clash in Honolulu. California opened as a -2.5 favorite, with market support steady. Public lean favors the Golden Bears’ passing attack, but Hawai’i’s ATS record at home has drawn sharp interest. For broader market context, check the latest college football odds page. QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele leads the Golden Bears with over 3,100 passing yards and 17 touchdowns, ranking among the nation’s top freshmen. RB Kendrick Raphael adds balance with 862 rushing yards, while WR Jacob