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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs return to the Independence Bowl with momentum after winning their final two games, while Coastal Carolina Chanticleers arrive on a three-game losing streak under interim coach Jeremiah Johnson. Both teams face transition, but defensive playmakers and rushing attacks set the tone for this matchup in Shreveport. Louisiana Tech opened as a -7 favorite, with market support steady. Public lean favors the Bulldogs’ rushing attack and defensive scoring, but Coastal Carolina’s ATS record as an underdog has drawn sharp interest. For broader market context, check the latest college football odds page. QB Evan Bullock and RB Rueben Owens headline the Bulldogs’ offense, with Louisiana Tech ranking top-30 nationally in rushing yards. Defensively, safety Jakari Foster and DB Jacob

Kansas State gets one more nonconference tune-up Sunday afternoon in Manhattan with Louisiana-Monroe coming into Bramlage Coliseum. It’s the kind of game that’s supposed to be simple, but it also matters because the Wildcats have finally started to look like themselves again. After a rough mid-December dip, K-State has pushed the pace, scored in bunches, and built real momentum heading into Big 12 play. ULM is in a tough spot. The Warhawks have struggled to defend without fouling, and they’ve had issues taking care of the ball when the game speeds up. That’s exactly what Kansas State is going to try to force. The market is pricing this like a mismatch for a reason, so the betting question becomes: can

Maryland looks to build momentum heading into Big Ten play as the Terrapins host Old Dominion on Thursday night at Xfinity Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Maryland comes in at 8–4, trying to lock in defensively after a streak of inconsistent performances. ODU sits at 6–6 and has played a tough schedule, holding their own in most matchups but struggling to finish against top-tier size. The Terrapins opened as 13.5-point favorites, with the total set at 152.5. Maryland’s offense has started to find rhythm lately, while Old Dominion plays at a slower tempo but does just enough offensively to stay within range. The spread suggests Maryland controls, but ODU could backdoor late. Here are the current lines

Boston College gets one last nonconference tune-up before ACC play starts, hosting Le Moyne on Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill. Tip is set for 2:00 PM ET, and this is a game where BC is less worried about style points and more worried about finding a repeatable offensive rhythm. The Eagles are 6-6 and have looked stuck in the mud offensively at times, especially from three. Le Moyne is 5-7, lives with some volatility, and has been leaky defensively in a way that can make an opponent feel a lot better about its shot profile. For bettors, this is a classic question: do you trust Boston College to turn a “get-right” spot into a comfortable cover, or