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3* Coastal Carolina +10.5
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CFB 4* TCU +6.5NHL 5* Best Bet Montreal/Florida Over 6 (-125)
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2* Illinois +3.0
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Gold Standard – USC -6′Steve Fezzik
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1* Pistons – 2, 10:40 pmNCAA Basketball Selections
4* Marquette +2.5, 7:00 pm
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4* Stanford -5.5, 9:00 pm
3* Creighton -5.5, 9:00 pm
3* San Diego +28.5, 9:30 pmNCAA Football Selections
3* Coastal Carolina +10.5, 2:00 pm
3* Tennessee -3, 5:30 pm
1* Coastal Carolina/Louisiana Tech Under 49.5, 2:00pmDon Buster
1.5% [CBB] PROP PICK Washington State at Seattle U: 1H Seattle U -2.5
3% [NHL] Carolina Hurricanes
2% [NHL] PROP PICK Philadelphia Flyers at Vancouver Canucks 1P Philadelphia Flyers -120
4% [CFB] USC at TCU Over 55.5Mike Tierney
USC -3.5
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Coastal Carolina
Tennessee & Over
USCSteve Makinen
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USC & OverDavid Delano
CFB 5* Tennessee -2.5
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CFBTennessee/Illinois Over 61
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4* Toronto +110
4* NY Islanders -140Chris Ruffolo
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Pinnacle – Indianapolis +5′ (AFC South GOY)
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Gold Standard – Seattle -7Jack Jones
25*TOY Bengals Over 51
20*GOW Bucs -4.5
20*Bears Over 51
15*Bucs Over 44.5
15*Colts Over 47.5
15*Saints Over 39
15*Giants Under 4220*TOW SMU Over 173.5
15*N Colorado +15.5
20*Wizards Over 242.5
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Indianapolis Colts +5.5 -115 (3u, 1:00e)Indianapolis Colts ML +205 (1u, 1:00e)
Seattle Seahawks -6.5 -115 (2u, 1:00e)
Philadelphia Eagles +2.5 +105 (3u, 4:00e)
Chicago Bears +3.5 -110 (2u, 8:00e)
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3% saints -2.5
3% Seahawks -7
2% bengals over 53.5Jack Jones
25*TOY Bengals Over 51
20*GOW Bucs -4.5
20*Bears Over 51
15*Bucs Over 44.5
15*Colts Over 47.5
15*Saints Over 39
15*Giants Under 42Elite Sports
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3% saints -2.5
3% Seahawks -7
2% bengals over 53.5Stephen Nover
3* 49ers -3.5
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Season: 36-42-2Panthers +7
Colts +6½
Jets +13½
Bears +3
Falcons +8Jay Kornegay
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Season: 44-34-2Packers -3
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Browns +3
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Season: 39-39-2Ravens +3
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Bills -1
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Dolphins +5½
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Season: 34-43-3Chiefs +13½
Cardinals +7½
Panthers +7
Colts +6½
Falcons +8Scott Pritchard
PANTHERS (+7) over Seahawks
“Panthers are better than advertised with a great running game,” said pro bettor Scott Pritchard (PritchardsPicks.com). “The Seahawks are overvalued as they are not as good as their record.”Mike lundin
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NFL 2025 Picks 157 -144 5% picks 6-5Matt Fargo
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SF -3.5 (-110)2 * ARI / CIN OVER 53.0
1* NO / TEN OVER 39.5Marc Lawrence
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New Orleans Saints -1′ (-110)
Las Vegas Raiders ML (+125)
Nee England Patriots -13′ (-109)
Buffalo Bills -1 (-112)
Carolina Panthers +7′ (-120)TheConsensusChoice
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Colin Cowherd Blazin’ 5 – week 17
Houston (+2 1/2) 23-21 Texans
Carolina (+7) 27-23 Seahawks
Philadelphia (+2 1/2) 28-24 Eagles
Chicago (+3) 28-27 Bears
Arizona/Cincinnati (over 53 1/2) 30-27 BengalsSteve Merrill 4*- Jaguars/Colts over 48.5
Teddy Covers 5* Saints -2.5
3% Philadelphia Eagles +1.5
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408 CIN -7.0 (-109) Westgate vs 407 ARI triple-dime bet
Analysis:
Been awhile since I held the Bengals in such high regard going into a game. But in my opinion this one sets up as a legitimate potential beat down. The downtrodden Cardinals have the appearance of a team that’s playing out the string. And with muted enthusiasm. They’ve been a money pit for backers having only cashed one lousy time in the last seven games. Now they are on the road stepping up against Joe Burrow and a rejuvenated Cincinnati offense that has scored 32 or more points in three of their last fou~r games. The Cardinals limp into this one physically as well as between the ears with several injuries to contend with. I love taking dogs with value but this dog is covered in fleas. I’m going large with, believe it or not, the Cincinnati Bengals.The Pick: My 150 Dime winner is the San Francisco 49ers.
The Line: The current line is -3 1/2 at the majority of books in Vegas and offshore as of 7:55 am EST. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.
Betting favorite flips in Raiders-Giants matchup of NFL’s worst records
LV REVIEW JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONNo Brock Bowers. No Maxx Crosby.
No compelling reason to bet on the Raiders over the Giants in Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium, where the loser will likely end up with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
New York is a consensus 2½-point favorite over the Raiders in a matchup of 2-13 teams tied for the worst record in the NFL and on nine-game losing streaks. The favorite flipped twice during the week at Boomer’s Sportsbook.
“We opened the Giants 2. Early on it was all Raiders money and we went to Raiders 1½. Then when they announced Bowers and (safety Jeremy Chinn) out, we went from Raiders 1½ to Giants 1,” Boomer’s director of trading Nick Bogdanovich said. “Then when the Crosby news hit, it went all the way to 2½. It’s been an active game, to say the least. From sharp money and general injury information, it’s been like a pingpong ball.”
The Giants are 2-point favorites at the Westgate SuperBook after the line opened at pick ’em.
“More a market move than anything with some sharp play, too,” Westgate vice president of risk Jeff Sherman said. “Line move more based on no Bowers and no Crosby.”
The favorite also flipped at STN Sports, where 52 percent of the spread bets are on the Giants.
“The ticket count does favor the Giants. Usually that hasn’t been the case when a bad team plays the Raiders. The Raiders are usually the heavier ticket count,” Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito said. “But in this case, knowing what’s at stake and the Raiders being without arguably their best offensive player and best defensive player, the number definitely swung in favor of the Giants.
“I think we’re probably going to need the Raiders a little bit when the game kicks. I don’t think it will be one of the heavier bet games on the board but it is an interesting matchup because it is potentially for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.”
The Raiders are 4-4 against the spread in their last eight games after covering as 14-point underdogs in last week’s 23-21 loss at the Texans. The Giants are on an 0-3 spread skid after last week’s 16-13 loss to the Vikings as 2½-point home underdogs.
Over timeThe total is 41½ after opening at 43. At STN Sports, 53 percent of tickets on the total are on the over. The Giants are on an 8-2 over run and the Raiders are on over runs of 3-1 and 4-2 despite being last in the league in scoring at 14.5 points per game.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is the +425 favorite to be the first touchdown scorer. Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the +750 second choice and New York quarterback Jaxson Dart is the 9-1 third choice.
Silver and Black quarterback Geno Smith is a -240 favorite to throw under 1½ touchdown passes and he’s a -145 favorite to throw an interception.
NFL Week 17 betting trends
SundayGiants at Raiders (Pick, 41): The Raiders have lost nine straight but are 4-4 ATS in their past eight. The Giants are also on a nine-game losing streak (4-5 ATS) and are on an 0-3 spread slide. New York is on an 8-2 over run. The Raiders are on over runs of 3-1 and 4-2. Edge: Over.
Cardinals at Bengals (-7, 53): The Cardinals have lost seven straight and are on a 1-6 spread slide. Arizona is on an 8-3 over run. The Bengals are on a 4-1 spread run and 5-2 over run at home. Edge: Bengals and over.
Steelers (-3, 33½) at Browns: The Steelers won and covered the first meeting 23-9, and the home team has won and covered the past eight meetings. Pittsburgh is on an 11-3 over run on the road in the regular season. The Browns are on a 3-3 ATS run and 6-3 over run. Edge: Slight to over and Browns.
Saints (-2½, 39½) at Titans: The Saints have won three straight and are on ATS runs of 4-0 and 5-1. They’re on a 10-1 under run. The Titans have won two of their past three outright and are on a 5-2 spread surge. Edge: Under and slight to Saints.
Jaguars (-6½, 48½) at Colts: The Jaguars are on a 10-2 ATS run in the series, cruising to a 36-19 win and cover at home in the first meeting. The over is on a 6-0 run in the series. Jacksonville has won and covered six straight overall and is on over runs of 3-0 and 6-2. The Colts are on a 2-5 spread slide. Edge: Jaguars and over.
Buccaneers (-5½, 45½) at Dolphins: The Buccaneers have lost six of seven while going 0-7 ATS. The Dolphins have lost and failed to cover their past two and are on a 6-2 under run. Edge: Slight to under.
Patriots (-13½, 43) at Jets: The Patriots won and covered the first meeting 27-14 and are on a 4-3 ATS run overall. New England is on over runs of 3-0 and 7-2. The Jets have lost and failed to cover their past three games and are on an 8-5 over run. Edge: Patriots and over.
Seahawks (-7, 42½) at Panthers: The Seahawks are on a 2-3 spread skid overall, but are 6-1 ATS on the road and are on a 9-5 over run. The Panthers are 9-3 ATS as underdogs and 5-2 ATS at home. Edge: Slight to Panthers and over.
Eagles at Bills (-1½, 44): The Eagles have won and covered two straight and are on a 5-0 ATS run as underdogs and a 6-1 under run. The Bills are on a 2-3 ATS skid overall and 2-4 spread slide at home. Buffalo is on a 3-0 over run. Edge: Slight to Eagles and under.
Bears at 49ers (-3, 52½): The Bears have won seven of eight overall and are 5-2 ATS on the road and on a 5-2 under run. The Niners have won and covered five straight and are on a 5-2 over run. Edge: Slight to 49ers.
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Last week: 1-4
Season: 36-43-1Bengals -7½
Panthers +7
Saints -2½
Dolphins +5½
Bills -1Lou Finocchiaro
Last week: 2-3
Season: 38-40-2Bengals -7½
Panthers +7
Colts +6½
Bills -1
49ers -3Doug Fitz
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Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State
Georgia Southern Injuries
RB OJ Arnold (stud; missed finale)
WR Dalen Cobb (missed finale)
DT Devan Lowe (missed finale)Appalachian State Transfer Portal
QB AJ Swann (lost job late in year)
QB JJ Kohl (took starting job late in year)
Starting S DJ Burks (leading tackler over past two seasons; traveled with team)
Starting WR Davion Dozier (448 yards, 5 TDs)
Starting CB Elijah Mc-Cantos (705 snaps)
Starting DT Rondo Porter (498 snaps)
LB Brayshawn Littlejohn (305 snaps)
EDGE Thomas Davis (220 snaps; hasn’t played since Week 8)
OT Denell Nix Jr. (236 snaps)
DT Bucci Farmer (90 snaps)If Swann and Kohl don’t suit up, App State only has two quarterbacks with experience on the roster in freshman Noah Gillon (13-32 for 111 yards on the season) and senior Billy Wiles (formerly at Clemson and Southern Miss).
Head coach Dowell Loggains stated those in the portal would be allowed to play if they choose to do so. He said some may be surprised by who actually plays for whatever that’s worth.
Appalachian State Injuries
WR Jaden Barnes (didn’t play final two games)
RG Trent Ramsey (hasn’t played since Week 8)
TE Izayah Cummings (hasn’t played since Week 9)
S Dylan Hasz (missed final two games)Other Notes: This is a rematch of a regular season conference game in which Georgia Southern won 25-23.
Independence Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
Coastal Carolina Transfer Portal
LT Nick Del Grande (663 snaps)
RT Joseph Hanson (572 snaps)Coastal Carolina Injuries
QB Samari Collier (missed final two games with a knee injury)
LT Nick Del Grande (missed final two games; in portal now)
CB Myles Mooyoung (missed final two games)
LB Shane Bruce (hurt W11; 306 snaps)
S Dante Thomas (missed final two games; 247 snaps)Tad Hudson would start at QB if Collier can’t go.
Coastal Carolina Coaching Changes
The Chants fired head coach Tim Beck. Defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson will serve as the interim head coach for the bowl.
Louisiana Tech Transfer Portal
S Michael Richard (603 snaps)
S Jacob Fields (775 snaps)
LB Mekhi Mason (675 snaps)
CB Jamal Shelby (689 snaps)I’d expect Trey Kukuk to start at QB in the bowl. He started the final two games.
Louisiana Tech Injuries
QB Blake Baker (hurt in Week 11; out for year)
QB Evan Bullock (also in portal)
LB Kolbe Fields (out since Week 5; 297 snaps)
RT Kenneth Bannister (out since Week 7; 306 snaps)
Music City Bowl: Tennessee vs. IllinoisTennessee Transfer Portal
CB Boo Carter (239 snaps)
RB Peyton Lewis (164 snaps)Tennessee Opt-Outs
WR Chris Brazzell II
LB Arion Carter
DE Joshua Josephs
CB Colton Hood
CB Jermod McCoy (out all year)Head coach Josh Heupel said he doesn’t expect any other opt-outs with everybody else on the roster practicing.
Tennessee Potential Opt-Outs
LT Lance Heard (practicing with team)
S Jalen McMurray (practicing with team)Tennessee Injuries
TE Miles Kitselman (missed final 2 games; decent chance to return)
RG Wendell Moe (out)
DT Jaxson Moi (237 snaps; out)
CB Rickey Gibson III (out all year)
EDGE Jordan Ross (missed finale; 217 snaps)Tennessee Coaching Changes
Tennessee fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks, who had served in that role since 2021. LB coach William Inge will serve as interim.
Illinois Opt-Outs
LB Gabe Jacas
OL J.C. DavisIllinois Potential Opt-Outs
S Xavier Scott
WR Hank Beatty
TE Tanner ArkinQuarterback Luke Altmyer will play in the Music City Bowl, per 247Sports’ Jeremy Werner.
Illinois Injuries
Starting S Matthew Bailey (had surgery; will not play)
LB Jojo Hayden (missed finale; 239 snaps)Illinois Transfer Portal
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said he believes 6-10 players will enter the transfer portal after the bowl game, but they will be allowed to play. Only one of those is a starter.
Alamo Bowl: USC vs. TCU
USC Transfer Portal
CB Braylon Conley (201 snaps)
DL Devan Thompkins
TE Walker LyonsUSC Opt-Outs
TE Lake McRee
WR Ja’Kobi Lane
WR Makai Lemon
EDGE Anthony Lucas
LB Eric Gentry
S Kamari Ramsey
S Bishop FitzgeraldUSC Potential Opt-Outs
QB Jayden Maiava (will play; re-signed with USC)
DT Keeshawn Silver
CB DJ Harvey (only played 104 snaps)USC Injuries
DE Jahkeem Stewart (won’t be available)
RG Alani Noa (missed finale)
LT Elijah Paige (hasn’t played since Week 11; won’t play)
C Killian O’Connor (won’t play)
RB Waymond Jordan (hasn’t played since Week 7; has a chance to return)USC Coaching Changes
While nothing is official, defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn won’t speak to the media this week after previously being scheduled to do so.
TCU Transfer Portal
Starting QB QB Josh Hoover
Starting DE Paul Oyewale (is still with team)With Hoover entering the portal, Ken Seals will likely start under center.
TCU Potential Opt-Outs
TE DJ Rogers
WR Eric McAlister (says he will play)
S Jamel Johnson
S Bud Clark (should play)
LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr (should play)Could Hoover possibly follow OC Briles to South Carolina? It’s possible. His brother does play baseball for the Gamecocks. Sonny Dykes did say he expects everybody to play.
TCU Injuries
WR Jordan Dwyer (54 catches for 730 yards; expected to miss bowl game with a foot injury)
S Bud Clark (stud; missed final two games)
S Kylin Jackson (missed finale; 217 snaps)
RB Kevorian Barnes (hasn’t played since Week 11)TCU Coaching Changes
Offensive coordinator Kendal Briles was hired for the same role at South Carolina. TE coach Mitch Kirsch will serve as the primary play-caller from the press box, but it will be a collaborative effort.
ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt
Iowa Potential Opt-Outs
DE Max Llewellyn
DT Aaron Graves
C Logan Jones
RG Kade Pieper
RT Gennings Dunker
S Xavier Nwankpa
CB TJ HallHead coach Kirk Ferentz said he expects the roster to be fully intact for the bowl game.
Iowa Injuries
CB TJ Hall (missed final two games; spotted at practice)
RB Xavier Williams (missed finale; 141 snaps)Vanderbilt Potential Opt-Outs
TE Eli Stowers (reports are saying he will opt out)
QB Diego Pavia (can’t imagine he doesn’t play)Vanderbilt Injuries
Nothing noteworthy.
College Football Predictions, Picks: Early ReliaQuest Bowl Bet for Vanderbilt vs Iowa ImageSun Bowl: Arizona State vs. Duke
Arizona State Transfer Portal
QB Sam Leavitt (also injured)
LT Josh Atkins (792 snaps)
CB Javan Robinson (659 snaps)
LB Tate Romney (101 snaps)Kenny Dillingham allows players in the portal to play in bowl if they choose to do so. He said Jeff Sims would start at QB but freshman Cam Dyer will get some reps in the game.
Arizona State Opt-Outs
WR Jordyn Tyson
DB Xavion Alford (injured W2)
CB Keith Abney II
RB Raleek Brown
RT Max Iheanachor
LB Keyshaun Elliott
TE Chamon MetayerArizona State Potential Opt-Outs
DT C.J. Fite (will return in 2026; expected to play)
DE Prince Dorbah
RG Kyle Scott
S Myles Rowser (declared for NFL Draft but dressed for practice; TBD on status)
DL Justin Wodtly (declared for the NFL draft but said he’d still play in bowl)
LB Jordan Crook (declared for the NFL draft but should still play)Arizona State Injuries
CB Rodney Bimage Jr. (hasn’t played since Week 12; 177 snaps)
OL Ben Coleman (lost for year in Week 7)
DE Clayton Smith (recent knee surgery)Duke Opt-Outs
Starting RT Brian Parker II
CB Chandler Rivers
DE Vincent Anthony Jr.DE Wesley Williams declared for NFL draft, but Manny Diaz says he expects him to play. Diaz also stated everybody else besides the three above are practicing.
QB Darian Mensah considered entering the NFL Draft but will return to Duke for his redshirt junior season.
Duke Injuries
CB Kimari Robinson (missed ACC title game)
DE Bryce Davis (missed ACC title game; 155 snaps)
S Terry Moore (been out all year; will be drafted)Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Texas
Michigan Opt-Outs
EDGE Derrick Moore
LB Jaishawn Barham
LG Giovanni El-HadiMichigan Potential Opt-Outs
QB Bryce Underwood (will play)
CB Jyaire Hill
CB Zeke Berry
DT Rayshaun Benny
RB Justice Haynes
EDGE TJ Guy
TE Marlin Klein (said he will play)
LB Jimmy Rolder
S Brandyn HillmanInterim head coach Biff Poggi said he does expect more opt outs.
Update: it looks like everybody made the trip to Orlando outside of the three opt-outs. The Wolverines are now expecting a pretty full roster.
Michigan Injuries
LB Ernest Hausmann (missed final two games)
S Mason Curtis (hurt vs. Ohio State)
LT Evan Link (last played in Week 8)
S Rod Moore (only 81 snaps; in street clothes at practice)
RB Justice Haynes (last played in Week 9; will make trip but status TBD)
RB Jordan Marshall (played only 16 snaps vs. Ohio State)
WR Semaj Morgan (missed final two games)
Backup QB Mikey Keene (won’t be available for bowl)
TE Max Bredeson (310 snaps; in boot at practice)Michigan Coaching Changes
Michigan has fired head coach Sherrone Moore. Former Charlotte head coach Biff Poggi has been named the interim head coach, with former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham expected to take over.
This, in all likelihood, increases the chances of Michigan opt-outs.
Offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey also left Michigan to become the offensive coordinator at Missouri. Co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Steve Casula will be the interim OC for the Citrus Bowl.
Texas Transfer Portal
RB Quintrevion Wisner (412 snaps)
RB CJ Baxter (161 snaps)
RB Jerrick Gibson (74 snaps)
OL Connor Stroh (310 snaps)
LB Liona Lefau (462 snaps)
S Derek Williams (204 snaps)
CB Wardell Mack (73 snaps)
DL Melvin Hills (28 snaps)Texas Opt-Outs
S Michael Taaffe (600 snaps)
CB Malik Muhammad (593 snaps)
CB Jaylon Guilbeau (548 snaps)
LB Anthony Hill Jr. (declared for NFL Draft; missed final two games due to injury; 563 snaps)
EDGE Trey Moore (486 snaps)
EDGE Ethan Burke (378 snaps)
WR DeAndre Moore (not expected back in 2026)Texas will be without seven of its top 11 defenders in terms of snap count. DB Jelani McDonald announced he will be back in 2026.
Texas Potential Opt-Outs
DT Cole Brevard
RG DJ Campbell
LT Trevor Goosby
TE Jack Endries (says he will play)Texas Coaching Changes
Texas fired defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and hired Will Muschamp to be the new DC.
Las Vegas Bowl: Nebraska vs. Utah
Nebraska Transfer Portal
Starting QB Dylan Raiola (out for year due to injury)
DB Malcolm Hartzog (74 snaps)
QB Marcos DavilaNebraska Opt-Outs
RB Emmett Johnson (declared for NFL Draft)
RG Rocco Spindler (NFL/Finger)Nebraska Potential Opt-Outs
S DeShon Singleton (headed to Senior Bowl; on bowl depth chart)
LG Henry Lutovsky (on bowl depth chart)
EDGE Dasan McCullough (350 snaps; declared for draft; not on depth chart)Rhule said he doesn’t expect any other starters to opt out.
Nebraska Injuries
QB TJ Lateef (hamstring)
OT Gunnar Gottula (last played in Week 8; out for year)
OT Teddy Prochazka (last played in Week 7; out for year)Update: Rhule said Lateef is now a full-go.
Nebraska Coaching Changes
Nebraska fired DC Jon Butler earlier this month and hired the San Diego State DC to replace him. Phil Snow will serve as the interim. Rhule also recently fired both the OL and DL coaches.
Utah Opt-Outs
LT Caleb Lomu (823 snaps)
RT Spencer Fano (822 snaps)
DE Logan Fano (516 snaps)Utah Potential Opt-Outs
QB Devon Dampier (said he’d play)
LB Lander Barton (said he’d play)
S Tao Johnson
CB Smith SnowdenUtah Injuries
DE John Henry Daley (out for year; one of best in the country)
WR Ryan Davis (leading receiver; missed finale)
OL Solatoa Moea’i (missed finale; 299 snaps)Utah Coaching Changes
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham took the Michigan job and will not coach in the Las Vegas Bowl. Utes defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley (and head coach in waiting) will take over.
Armed Forces Bowl: Rice vs. Texas State
Rice Opt-Outs
Starting QB Chase Jenkins (will not play in bowl)
I’d expect Patrick Crayton Jr. to start at quarterback.
Rice Transfer Portal
Starting QB Chase Jenkins (712 snaps)
WR Drayden Dickmann (653 snaps)
RB Daelen Alexander (74 carries, 392 yards)
S LaVonte Johnson (76 snaps)
QB Drew Devillier (46 snaps)Rice Injuries
CB Khary Crump (kicked off team in Week 7)
Texas State Transfer Portal
RG Tellek Lockette (277 snaps; injured since Week 6)
RB/KR Jaylen Jenkins (55 snaps)Texas State Injuries
DT Bryce Carter (missed final two games; 312 snaps)
Liberty Bowl: Navy vs. Cincinnati
Navy Potential Opt-Outs
DT Landon Robinson
Navy Injuries
LB Job Grant (missed final two games)
CB Irabonoise Oniha (missed final two games)
TE Cody Howard (last played in Week 9)Cincinnati Transfer Portal
Starting QB Brendan Sorsby (will not play)
Starting S Christian Harrison (683 snaps)
Starting S Trevon Gola-Callard (628 snaps)
Starting S Jiquan Sanks (506 snaps)
Starting CB Logan Wilson (548 snaps; also KR)
Starting DE Mikah Coleman (447 snaps)
CB Ormaine Arnold (257 snaps; 13 PBUs)
S Tayden Barnes (185 snaps)
Depth CB Kye Stokes (18 snaps)
Depth S Willie Goodwyn (7 snaps)
DT Kamari Burns (174 snaps)
RT Ethan Green (82 snaps)None of the above are on the bowl depth chart. The Cincinnati secondary will be extremely thin, which may be tied to losing CB coach Eddie Hicks to Arkansas.
Cincinnati Potential Opt-Outs
DT Dontay Corleone (declared for NFL Draft; not on depth chart)
LB Jake Golday (declared for NFL Draft; on depth chart)With QB Sorsby out, Satterfield said both fourth-year senior Brady Lichtenberg (333 career passing yards) and freshman Samaj Jones (2 pass attempts this year) will see action under center. The rest of the offense, including NFL prospect TE Joe Royer, should suit up.
Cincinnati Injuries
Nothing noteworthy.
Holiday Bowl: Arizona vs. SMU
Arizona Transfer Portal
G Michael Wooten (230 snaps)
TE Keyan Burnett (107 snaps)Arizona Potential Opt-Outs
CB Treydan Stukes
S Genesis SmithHead coach Brett Brennan said there could be opt-outs.
Arizona Injuries
RT Tristan Bounds (didn’t play in final two games)
NT Tiaoalii Savea (last played in Week 11)SMU Transfer Portal
OLB DJ Warner (207 snaps)
SMU Potential Opt-Outs
QB Kevin Jennings (will play)
WR Romello Brinson
TE RJ Maryland
TE Matthew Hibner
OG Logan Parr
DL Jeff M’ba
S Isaiah NwokobiaSMU Injuries
Nothing noteworthy.
Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State
Wake Forest Transfer Portal
DT Mateen Ibirogba (stud)
WR Christopher Barnes (323 snaps)
WR Micah Mays Jr. (one snap in finale)Wake Forest Potential Opt Outs
RB Demond Claiborne (declared for NFL draft)
Wake Forest Potential Opt Outs
RT Fa’alili Fa’amoe
S Davaughn Patterson
S Nick AndersenWake Forest Injuries
EDGE Nuer Gatkuoth (missed finale; 390 snaps)
OG George Steih (last played in Week 12; 514 snaps; freshman Clinton Richard has filled in nicely)
WR Micah Mays Jr. (one snap in finale)Mississippi State Transfer Portal
S Tony Mitchell (374 snaps)
Mississippi State Potential Opt-Outs
S Isaac Smith
Mississippi State Injuries
LB Derion Gullette (last played W12)
Mississippi State Coaching Changes
The Bulldogs fired defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler. Zach Arnett will return to Starkville to take back his old role.
I assume Kamario Taylor will start at QB, but maybe we’ll see Blake Shapen in his last game.
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