College Football Bowl Odds: Lines, Betting Trends on Biggest Matchups

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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College football bowl odds are thoroughly overshadowed by the new 12-team College Football Playoff. But there are some intriguing matchups and betting opportunities dotting the bowl schedule.

Among the most interesting contests remaining in odds for college football bowl games: Alabama vs. Michigan and Iowa vs. Missouri.

Here’s everything you need to know about the college football odds bowl games market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for the biggest games, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on College football bowl odds and action. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

2024 College Football Bowl Odds

Duke vs. Ole Miss Odds

• Opening point spread: Ole Miss -14
• Opening moneyline: Ole Miss -550/Duke +410
• Opening total: Over/Under 53.5 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 2 (ESPN)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25: The SuperBook opened Ole Miss as 12-point chalk Dec. 9 and stretched all the way to -16 by Dec. 11.

That 16 lasted only a few hours before going to Rebels -15.5, and on Dec. 22, the line dipped to -14.5.

"Some sharp money on Duke +15.5," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said. "There are more tickets and more money on Duke right now, spread and moneyline."

The total is down to 52 from a 53.5 opener. Degnon said the book took a sharp bet on Under 52.5.

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UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Ole Miss (9-3 SU/7-5 ATS) had a great shot at making the CFP before suffering a 24-17 loss at Florida in Week 13, as 13.5-point chalk, no less. In the regular-season-ending Egg Bowl, the Rebels topped Mississippi State 26-14, miles short of covering the 26-point spread.

Duke (9-3 SU/8-3-1 ATS) won its last three games to land in the Gator Bowl. The Blue Devils capped the regular season with a 23-17 victory laying 3.5 points at Wake Forest. Duke is 5-1 ATS in its last six games.

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Ole Miss hit DraftKings' college football bowl game odds as a 14-point favorite. The Rebels bottomed out at -13 early Tuesday, but quickly rebounded to -14.5. Early spread tickets are almost dead even, while 59% of early spread money is on Duke.

The total is down to 52.5 from a 53.5 opener, with 79% of tickets/57% of cash on the Over.

Alabama vs. Michigan Odds

• Opening point spread: Alabama -11.5
• Opening moneyline: Alabama -395/Michigan +310
• Opening total: Over/Under 43.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Tuesday, Dec. 31 (ESPN)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET TUESDAY, DEC. 31: With 2.5 hours before kickoff, Alabama is hefty 16.5-point chalk in BetMGM's college football bowl odds. Back on Dec. 9, the Crimson Tide opened -11.5, and the spread initially dipped to -10.5 Dec. 10.

But due to Michigan opt-outs, this line climbed to 'Bama -13 by Dec. 23, then settled at -12.5 for much of last week. Saturday brought a move to Crimson Tide -13.5, and the number went to -14.5/-15.5 Monday, finally reaching -16.5 this morning.

"We're pretty lopsided at Alabama -13.5 through -14.5. So we'll need Michigan to cover those numbers," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said. "We've seen much more balanced action at 15.5 and 16.5.

"This is definitely looking like one of the biggest-bet non-playoff games."

The total opened at 43.5, went to 44.5 late Monday night and is now at 45.5.

"We're gonna need Under 44.5. Sharps bet this total up from 43.5 to 45.5," Magee said.

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY, DEC. 26: Alabama went from -11 to -10 Dec. 11 in the SuperBook's odds for college football bowl games. But the line rebounded and is now Crimson Tide -12.5.

"Not a lot of action on this game yet. We're pretty split, tickets and money. There's some parlay liability on Alabama," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 16: Borgata Sports opened 'Bama as 11.5-point chalk and is down to -10.5.

"We have seen early respected money take the 11.5 with the Wolverines, and we've even take some early limit bets on Michigan moneyline at +350," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "Michigan will be down some key contributors, though, with running back Donovan Edwards opting out, along with defensive tackle Mason Graham and CB Will Johnson.

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"Jalen Milroe has announced he will play for the Tide."

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Alabama (9-3 SU/7-5 ATS) was the first team left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide's shocking 24-3 Week 13 loss at Oklahoma sealed that deal. 'Bama was a 14-point favorite in that game.

The Tide rebounded a week later with a 28-14 win over Auburn, cashing as 11-point favorites.

It's hard to believe, but Michigan (7-5 SU/5-7 ATS) won the national championship last season. This year, the Wolverines barely finished above .500. But they got that seventh win in style.

Michigan went to archrival Ohio State as a massive 19.5-point underdog and exited with a 13-10 outright upset.

For the Reliaquest Bowl, DraftKings opened Alabama -11.5, and the line got as low as -9.5 Thursday in college football bowl game odds. The Tide are now -10 while drawing 57% of early spread tickets/78% of early spread money.

The total inched from 43.5 to 43 Tuesday, but 85% of tickets/83% of dollars are on the Over.

Both teams have a host of potential opt-outs, including Alabama QB Jalen Milroe and Michigan running back Donovan Edwards. So keep an eye on that.

South Carolina vs. Illinois Odds

• Opening point spread: South Carolina -11.5
• Opening moneyline: South Carolina -425/Illinois +330
• Opening total: Over/Under 47.5 points scored
• Time: 3 p.m. ET Tuesday, Dec. 31 (ABC)

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 16: The Citrus Bowl has seen some notable movement in Borgata Sports' odds for college football bowl games. South Carolina opened -11.5 and is down to -9.5.

"This game hasn’t attracted the advance action of some of the other bowl games. But it should feature a decent QB matchup, with Illinois’ Luke Altmyer going up against South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said.

The total is unchanged at 47.5.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: South Carolina (9-3 SU and ATS) almost worked itself into the CFP conversation with a 6-0 tear to end the regular season. And that run began after the Gamecocks nearly upset Alabama, losing 27-25 as hefty 21-point road underdogs.

South Carolina capped the regular season with a 17-14 win getting 2.5 points at Clemson, a team that made the CFP. The Gamecocks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games.

Illinois (9-3 SU/8-3-1 ATS) enters the Citrus Bowl on a modest 3-0 SU and ATS upswing. The Fighting Illini finished the regular season with a 38-28 win at Northwestern, narrowly cashing as 9.5-point road favorites.

South Carolina opened -11.5 at DraftKings, dipped to -11 Tuesday, then went to -9.5 Thursday in college football bowl odds. The spread is drawing two-way action early, with 56% of tickets on South Carolina/59% of money on Illinois.

The total is up a tick from 47.5 to 48, with 64% of tickets/75% of money on the Over.

Iowa vs. Missouri Odds

• Opening point spread: Missouri -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Missouri -125/Iowa +105
• Opening total: Over/Under 43.5 points scored
• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET Monday, Dec. 30 (ESPN)

UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 30: Two hours before kickoff, Missouri is -2.5 (-105) in BetMGM's odds for college football bowl games. The Tigers opened -2.5 back on Dec. 8 and spent most of the past three weeks at -3.

Mizzou has been at some iteration of -2.5 since Sunday morning. In BetMGM's digital market (online/mobile betting), the Tigers are seeing 60% of spread tickets/61% of spread money.

"At this stage, we want Iowa, but there's not much in it," BetMGM senior trader Tristan Davis said.

The total opened at 43.5, dropped to 41.5/40.5 within a day and has been painted at 40.5 since Dec. 9. The Over is taking 64% of tickets, but money is almost dead even, and Davis said there's not much of a decision.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 16: Mizzou hit Borgata Sports' college football bowl odds board at -2.5, with a total of 43.5.

"Much like Colorado, early money pushed the favorites to -3. But the total dropped to 40," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "This game isn’t until Dec. 30, which gives Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan more time to rehab an ankle injury that he suffered Nov. 8 against UCLA.

"He suited up for the last regular-season game against Nebraska, but didn’t play.  It looks like Iowa is leaning toward him starting, but hasn't made any decision yet."

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Missouri (9-3 SU/8-4 ATS) finished No. 19 in the CFP rankings. The Tigers ended the regular season with a 28-21 win over Arkansas as 3-point home favorites, earning a Music City Bowl berth.

Iowa (8-4 SU/6-5-1 ATS) finished the regular season with a very Iowa-like win. the Hawkeyes beat Nebraska 13-10, pushing as 3-point home favorites. While that game had little scoring, it's worth noting that the Over is a surprising 9-3 in Iowa games this season.

DraftKings toggled between Missouri -2.5/-3 multiple times early this week and touched -3.5 Tuesday. Mizzou is now -3 (-115), while netting 81% of early spread bets/94% of early spread money.

Tigers QB Brady Cook is a potential opt-out, which would significantly alter the odds. Hawkeyes QB Cade McNamara is in the transfer portal.

The total opened at 43.5 and by Tuesday tumbled to 40, where it remains today. The Under is taking 72% of bets/96% of cash.

Louisiana Tech vs. Army Odds

• Opening point spread: Army -7.5
• Opening moneyline: TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 48.5
• Time: 9:15 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 28 (ESPN)

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 27: Army opened as 14.5-point chalk vs. Louisiana Tech on Dec. 15 at DraftKings Sportsbook. The line stretched to Black Knights -17.5 by Dec. 20.

However, the number backed up over the past couple days and is now Army -14 (-115). Still, the Black Knights are seeing 75% of spread tickets/82% of spread money.

The total toggled between 43.5/44 a couple times the past two weeks, and it's now at 43.5 (Over -115). The Over is netting 77% of tickets/89% of money.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY, DEC. 14: As noted below, Marshall had a bunch of players in the transfer portal, including its top three quarterbacks. This afternoon, with so many players unavailable, the Thundering Herd withdrew from the Independence Bowl.

So Louisiana Tech, which has a losing record (5-7 SU/8-4 ATS), will now face Army. Odds are not yet available for this matchup.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Army (11-1 SU/7-4 ATS) had a season for the ages that came close to a berth in the 12-team CFP. The Black Knights finished as the second-highest-ranked Group of 5 conference champion.

The highest-ranked Group of 5 champ, in this case Boise State, got an automatic CFP bid. Army settled for an Independence Bowl bid.

In the American Athletic Conference final, Army was catching 5 points at home and routed Tulane 35-14.

Marshall (10-3 SU/10-1-1 ATS) posted the best spread-covering mark in the nation this year. The Thundering Herd won the Sun Belt title game in impressive fashion, closing as 5-point road underdogs and pounding Louisiana 31-3.

Marshall is on a 7-0 SU/6-1 ATS run. However, the Thundering Herd's transfer portal list is huge, including QB Braylon Braxton and both of his backups. Other starters in the portal: running back AJ Turner, wideout Chuck Montgomery and a host of defensive players.

As such, this line has seen huge movement in DraftKings Sportsbook's college football bowl odds. Army opened -7.5, shot directly to -12 Tuesday on early portal news and is now out to -16 (-115).

Somehow, spread tickets are running 50/50 on this game, but spread money is almost entirely on the Black Knights.

The total has been much less volatile, opening at 48.5 and now at 48. The Over is seeing 68% of tickets, while 79% of money is on the Over.

BYU vs. Colorado Odds

• Opening point spread: Colorado -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Colorado -130/BYU +110
• Opening total: Over/Under 54.5 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 28 (ABC)

UPDATE 7 P.M. ET SATURDAY, DEC. 28: With 45 minutes until kickoff, Colorado is down to -2.5 at The SuperBook. The Buffs opened -3 on Dec. 9 and climbed as high as -5 Dec. 19.

But the line slid over the past few days, getting to -3 Friday and -2.5 this afternoon.

"More tickets and money on the Buffs. Sharp money on BYU +5 and +3.5," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said, before moving to moneyline action. "More tickets on BYU moneyline, but more money on Colorado moneyline.

"As of right now, we're rooting for BYU outright."

The total opened at 54.5, peaked at 55.5 early this morning and is now down to 54. But Degnon said there's no real need tonight.

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25: The Buffaloes hit The SuperBook's college football bowl odds board at -3 Dec. 9. There was a notable series of moves on Dec. 19, to Colorado -3.5/-4/-4.5/-5, then down to -4.5 again.

On Dec. 23, the line backed up to Colorado -4/-3.5.

"Right now, there's more money on BYU, more tickets on Colorado," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said of point-spread action. "Some small liability on Colorado moneyline and BYU spread. On game day, the public will probably be more on Colorado, especially if Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter play."

That appears to be the case at the moment. Hunter, the two-way standout who won the Heisman Trophy, and Sanders both plan to play.

The total opened and remains 54.5.

"Some smart bets on Over 54.5, but nothing significant," Degnon said.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 16: Colorado is up a tick from -2.5 to -3 in Borgata Sports' college football odds bowl market.

"It’s been mostly Colorado money early here," Borgata Sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "BYU certainly had aspirations of making the playoffs after starting the season 9-0. But things didn’t end well.

"Now, they face a Colorado team with the Heisman winner in Travis Hunter, and Shedeur Sanders also playing. I expect we are going to need BYU here. With the big names playing for Colorado, the public will be all over them."

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UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: The Alamo Bowl is an interesting matchup, pitting two Big 12 teams against each other. Colorado and BYU didn't meet in the regular season, while both lost tiebreakers for a bid into the conference title game.

Colorado (9-3 SU and ATS) saw its Big 12 and CFP hopes thwarted by a 37-21 Week 13 loss as 1.5-point favorites at Kansas. Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter and the Buffaloes rebounded by flattening Oklahoma State 52-0 laying 14.5 points in the season finale.

BYU (10-2 SU/7-5 ATS) was a perfect 9-0 SU (7-2 ATS), but a two-game hiccup ruined its bid for the Big 12 title. The Cougars then capped the regular season with a 30-18 win over Houston, just shy of covering as 12.5-point home faves.

Colorado spent the past few days toggling between the -2.5 opener and -3 at DraftKings Sportsbook. The Buffs are now -3 while landing 79% of early spread bets/93% of early spread money. And moneyline action is landing on Colorado at a similar rate.

The total is painted to 54.5, though nearly all the early action is on the Over.

Iowa State vs. Miami Odds

• Opening point spread: Iowa State -1
• Opening moneyline: Iowa State -115/Miami -105
• Opening total: Over/Under 53.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 28 (ABC)

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY, DEC. 28: Miami is now out to 5.5-point chalk in BetMGM's college football bowl odds, with the Pop-Tarts Bowl kickoff an hour away. This line opened Iowa State -1.5 (-105) back on Dec. 8.

However, with a day – once it became apparent that Miami QB Cam Ward would play – the line flipped to Hurricanes -3.5. Miami got to -4.5 this morning and -5.5 early this afternoon.

"We're rooting for Iowa State +3.5 and +4.5. There's plenty of interest on Miami, with Ward playing today. I'm hoping we see a low-scoring game, as well," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said.

The total opened at 53.5 and was already up to 57.5 by Friday. Today brought more upward movement, to 58.5/59.5/60.5/61.5. The number is now at 61.5 (Over -115).

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25: The SuperBook went from Miami -1 to -3.5 within an hour back on Dec. 9. Since then, the line toggled between Miami -3.5/-3 a couple times, and it's now -3.5.

"More tickets and money on Miami, 2/1 ticket count. We need Iowa State, but again, not a huge decision," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said.

The total bounced between 55/55.5 a couple times early on and has been steady at 55.5 since Dec. 12. Degnon said the Under is the need at the moment.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 16: Miami is already out to -3.5 from a -1 opener in Borgata Sports' college football bowl odds.

"This will probably be one of the better bowl games this year," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said. "Cam Ward announced he is playing [for Miami], which certainly surprised some people who thought he would opt out.

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"We’ve seen money come in on Miami after that announcement was made, and some respected money on the Over, as well. As with all of these games, it is crucial to keep an eye on the opt-outs."

The Pop-Tarts Bowl total climbed from 53.5 to 55.5 at Borgata.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Miami (10-2 SU/6-6 ATS) was the second team left out of the College Football Playoff, behind Alabama. That's entirely due to the Hurricanes losing their regular-season finale and failing to make the ACC Championship Game.

Miami was a 12-point favorite at Syracuse and led 21-0 early in the second quarter. But the 'Canes gave up that lead by early in the third quarter and got into a shootout, losing 42-38.

Iowa State (10-3 SU/7-6 ATS) had a cleaner shot at a CFP bid, reaching the Big 12 title game. But the Cyclones then absorbed a 45-19 beatdown as 1.5-point favorites vs. Arizona State.

DraftKings opened Iowa State -1 for the Pop-Tarts Bowl, but the line quickly jumped the fence to Miami -1 and is now out to Hurricanes -3.5. That's likely due to Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward saying he'll be under center for Miami. But keep an eye on that, as he could opt out.

Early bettors seem to anticipate Ward keeping his word. Miami is getting 69% of early spread tickets and money.

The total opened at 53.5 and is up to 55.5 in odds for college football bowl games at DraftKings. Practically all the tickets and dollars are on the Over in the early going.

Texas A&M vs. USC Odds

• Opening point spread: Texas A&M -1
• Opening moneyline: Texas A&M -115/USC -105
• Opening total: Over/Under 50.5 points scored
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET Friday, Dec. 27 (ESPN)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 27: With several hours still until kickoff, Texas A&M is -3 (-115) in BetMGM's College Football Bowl Odds. That's up a tick from the Aggies -2.5 opener Dec. 8, but notably down from the -4.5 high point Thursday.

The line went to A&M -3.5 midmorning today and -3 this afternoon.

"The book looks awfully balanced on A&M-USC. No real need as far as this one goes," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said. "The total got bet up from the opening 50.5 to 54.5 now. We'd like to see this go Under 52.5."

The final 2 points of that move on the total came today: from 52.5 to 53.5 this morning, then 53.5 to 54.5 early this afternoon.

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25: The SuperBook went from Aggies -2 to -3 in fairly short order in college football bowl odds. A&M has been painted to -3.5 since Dec. 14.

"It's one-way traffic on A&M right now. Not a huge decision, though. A lot of small stuff on A&M," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said. "Also some smaller bets on the Over, but we haven't moved."

Indeed, the total is painted to 52.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY, DEC. 16: Borgata Sports, a BetMGM sportsbook in Atlantic City, opened Texas A&M -2.5 and is up to -3.5.

"Early respected money has moved the opening numbers in this one," Borgata sportsbook director Tom Gable said, noting the total climbed from 50.5 to 51.5. "The Aggies will be dealing with opt-outs, though, such as defensive lineman Nic Scourton, who is quite possibly a first-round draft pick next year."

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Texas A&M (8-4 SU/3-9 ATS) was on the brink of the SEC Championship Game and therefore very much in the CFP mix entering the final week of the regular season. But the Aggies fell to Texas 17-7 getting 4.5 points at home.

A&M failed to cover in its last four games and has one of the worst spread-covering marks in the nation as it ramps up for the Las Vegas Bowl.

USC (6-6 SU/7-5 ATS) was hanging with Notre Dame in the regular-season finale, trailing 35-28 late in the fourth quarter. But stunningly, QB Jayden Maiava threw pick-sixes on two straight possessions, one returned 99 yards and another 100 yards.

So the Trojans lost 49-35 as 6.5-point home pups. USC then had starting wideouts Kyron Hudson and Duce Robinson hit the transfer portal, among others.

DraftKings opened Texas A&M -1 in college football bowl game odds. The Aggies have since moved out to -3.5. It's all A&M early on the spread, at 88% of bets/91% of money.

The total opened at 50.5 and climbed to 52 by Tuesday. The Over is getting 85% of bets and practically every dollar early on.

Oklahoma vs. Navy Odds

• Opening point spread: Oklahoma -9
• Opening moneyline: Oklahoma -290/Navy +235
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Friday, Dec. 27 (ESPN)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 27: Ninety minutes before kickoff, this line is all the way down to Oklahoma -1. As noted below, the Sooners had a slew of players hit the transfer portal, leading to a massive drop from the opener of Oklahoma -8.5.

"We're gonna need Oklahoma to win this game outright and preferably cover -3. This line got steamed down from OU -8.5 following the exodus to the portal from a lot of OU starters," BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee said.

The total opened at 46.5, dipped to 43.5 by Dec. 11 and is now 43.5 (Over -115).

"Sharps bet this down from 46.5. But we're starting to see some money coming back on Over 43.5. We would prefer this game stays Under 43.5," Magee said.

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25: This line saw massive moves over the past 10 days, mostly due to Oklahoma transfer portal news. The Sooners won't have starting QB Jackson Arnold, who signed with Auburn.

Further, starting wideouts Brenen Thompson, JJ Hester and Jalil Farooq are gone, as is starting tight end Bauer Sharp.

The SuperBook opened Oklahoma -8.5 on Dec. 8 and got all the way to -3 by Dec. 20, with multiple stops along the way. The Sooners briefly went to -2.5 on Tuesday.

"We didn't have a ton of action between those numbers," SuperBook risk manager Casey Degnon said of betting between the high and low points. "We got a sharp bet at Navy +3 and went to 2.5. Now, we're back at 3.

"Right now, we need Oklahoma. About double the tickets and money on Navy."

But again, Degnon stressed that there's not much money in the pot at the moment. One bet could flip that need.

The total opened at 43.5, went to 44 Dec. 11 and returned to 43.5 Dec. 17.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Navy (8-3 SU/7-4 ATS) had a solid season, built mostly on starting 6-0 SU/5-1 ATS. The Midshipmen capped the season with a 34-20 win at East Carolina catching 3 points, earning a spot in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Oklahoma (6-6 SU and ATS) had a very un-Oklahoma-like season, barely scratching its way to .500 and bowl eligibility. But that sixth win was a big one. The Sooners were 14.5-point home underdogs to Alabama and pulled off a stunning 24-3 blowout.

Oklahoma has mostly toggled between -9/-8.5 in the early going in DraftKings' college football odds bowl market. The Sooners touched -9.5 Tuesday and -10 Thursday, before backing up to -8.5. Spread tickets are almost even, but Navy is attracting 81% of early spread dollars.

The total is down to 43.5 from a 46.5 opener, with multiple stops along the way.

Tulane vs. Florida Odds

• Opening point spread: Florida -9.5
• Opening moneyline: Florida -325/Tulane +260
• Opening total: Over/Under 49.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, Dec. 20 (ESPN2)

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY, DEC. 13: Florida (7-5 SU/8-4 ATS) had what was widely viewed as the most difficult schedule in college football this season. The Gators played Georgia, Texas and Tennessee – all three are in the CFP – along with Miami, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and LSU.

Florida beat LSU and Ole Miss in back-to-back weeks late in the season. The 'Noles then rolled over Florida State 31-11 laying 17 points on the road to cap the regular season. Florida is on a modest three-game SU and ATS upswing and is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games.

Tulane (9-4 SU and ATS) reached the American Athletic Conference title game, giving it a fringe chance to make the CFP. But the Green Wave got rolled by Army 35-14 as 5-point favorites.

DraftKings Sportsbook opened Florida -9.5 Sunday and climbed in a hurry, getting to -14 by Thursday for the Gasparilla Bowl. That's in large part due to Tulane's QB corps entering the transfer portal: starter Darian Mensah (who committed to Duke), and backups Ty Thompson and Kai Horton.

It appears Thompson will still start for Tulane.

Early spread tickets and money are running almost 2/1 on Florida. The total opened at 49.5, peaked at 51 Tuesday and is now 49.5 again in DK's college football bowl odds. Tickets and money are in the 3/1 range on the Over.

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