While the day after Christmas doesn’t include the same high-profile action that is featured on the 25th, there are still plenty of options for viewing, and more importantly, betting.
Odds are now available for betting on College Football bowl games today, and each of them are spread out so that the entire afternoon and evening is filled with gridiron action.
GameAbove Sports Bowl: Central Michigan vs Northwestern
- Spread: Central Michigan +10.5 (-105) | Northwestern -10.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Central Michigan +315 | Northwestern -420
- Total (O/U): Over 43.0 (-110) | Under 43.0 (-110)
- 1:00 PM
Central Michigan finished the 2025 season with a 7-5 record, including a 5-3 mark in the MAC, ranking fifth in their conference. The Chippewas showed resilience in close games but struggled against Power Five opponents, with losses to Pitt and Michigan.
Their strengths include a balanced offense and strong special teams, but their defense was inconsistent, particularly against high-powered attacks. They enter the bowl game with momentum after a winning MAC record, but face questions about their ability to compete with a Big Ten team like Northwestern.
Northwestern posted a 6-6 record in 2025, finishing with a mixed season marked by close wins and tough losses. The Wildcats rely on a disciplined, defensive-minded approach but have struggled to generate consistent offense, especially in the passing game.
Tackling and turnover creation are their specialty, but they lack explosive playmakers and depth on offense. Northwestern enters the bowl game needing to shore up its offensive execution and capitalize on Central Michigan’s defensive vulnerabilities to secure a win.
College football sportsbooks are projecting an easy win for the Wildcats.
Rate Bowl: New Mexico vs Minnesota
- Spread: New Mexico +2.5 (-105) | Minnesota -2.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: New Mexico +120 | Minnesota -140
- Total (O/U): Over 43.5 (-105) | Under 43.5 (-115)
- 4:30 PM
New Mexico finished the 2025 season with a 9-3 record, highlighted by a six-game winning streak and a dominant 35-10 win over UCLA. Their offense is potent, averaging 27.9 points per game, but they struggle with turnovers, ranking among the national leaders in fumbles lost.
The Lobos excel in passing and have depth at quarterback and receiver, but their defense is inconsistent, especially against balanced attacks.
Minnesota posted a 7-5 record, finishing 5-4 in the Big Ten. The Golden Gophers rely on a tough, disciplined defense and strong tackling, but their offense lacks explosive playmakers and consistency.
They have a winning bowl record under coach P.J. Fleck and excel at home, but their offense has struggled to keep up with high-scoring opponents. Minnesota’s defense is its strength, but it needs more from its offense to compete in the bowl game.
Oddsmakers are expecting the game to be the most competitive of the afternoon, with a point spread of just 2.5.
First Responder Bowl: Florida International vs UTSA
- Spread: FIU +5.5 (-110) | UTSA -5.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: FIU +180 | UTSA -220
- Total (O/U): Over 59.5 (-105) | Under 59.5 (-115)
- 8:00 PM
Florida International finished the 2025 season with a 6-5 record, placing fifth in Conference USA. The Panthers rely on a balanced offense led by running back Kejon Owens and quarterback Keyone Jenkins, but their passing game is inconsistent, ranking near the bottom nationally in yards per pass.
Their defense struggles against strong passing attacks, though they create turnovers at a decent rate. FIU enters the bowl game with momentum after a winning record, but must improve offensive efficiency to compete with a team like UTSA.
UTSA posted a 7-5 record in 2025, finishing with a strong offense that averaged over 30 points per game. The Roadrunners excel in both rushing and passing, with a deep group of skill players and a balanced attack.
The UTSA defense is solid but has been prone to giving up big plays, especially in the secondary. They enter the bowl game as a slight favorite, with a high-powered offense and experience in close games, but must shore up defensive lapses to secure a win.
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