Duke vs. Ole Miss: Gator Bowl Preview, Predictions, Odds, and How to Watch
The college football bowl season continues with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, where the Duke Blue Devils will take on the Ole Miss Rebels at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Under first-year head coach Manny Diaz, Duke (9-3) has made impressive strides. A major factor in their success is quarterback Maalik Murphy, a transfer who has thrown for 2,933 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while completing 60.3% of his passes.
Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss team (9-3) comes into the bowl game with a lot to prove. Despite missing out on a College Football Playoff spot, the Rebels fought hard in each of their losses, all of which were by just a single touchdown. Senior quarterback Jaxson Dart has been a key offensive contributor, completing 68.6% of his passes for 3,875 yards and 25 touchdowns. He’s also a threat on the ground with 452 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
Gator Bowl Predictions: Duke vs. Ole Miss
- USA TODAY: Ole Miss is the unanimous pick
- Scooby Axson: Ole Miss
- Jordan Mendoza: Ole Miss
- Paul Myerberg: Ole Miss
- Erick Smith: Ole Miss
- Eddie Timanus: Ole Miss
- Dan Wolken: Ole Miss
- ESPN: Duke 33, Ole Miss 31 — Adam Rittenberg writes that Duke is more excited about the matchup, and with Ole Miss potentially missing several key players due to opt-outs and the transfer portal, the Blue Devils might win in a close one.
- Bleacher Nation: Ole Miss — The Rebels are favored by a wide margin, but the under is favored at 52.5 points.
Gator Bowl Odds and Lines:
- Spread: Ole Miss (-17.5)
- Moneylines: Ole Miss (-800); Duke (+550)
- Over/Under: 51.5
How to Watch Duke vs. Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl:
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 2
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
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Don't miss out on this exciting Gator Bowl matchup as Duke looks to make a statement against the Ole Miss Rebels.