Raymond James Stadium; Tampa, Fla.
Gambling odds according to WynnBET:
- Line: Penn State -2.5
- Over/Under: 47.5
- Moneyline: Penn State -135; Arkansas +115
Finally, we have reached the New Years Day bowl games. Things kick off, as they traditionally do in this day, with the Outback Bowl in a traditional SEC vs. Big Ten matchup. Tennessee football has had some fun moments in the Outback Bowl. This one could get interesting as well.
The Arkansas Razorbacks, ranked No. 21 in the CFP, No. 22 in the AP Poll and No. 24 in the Coaches Poll, started the year 5-0, then lost three straight but finished winning three of four, only losing to Alabama. Sam Pittman continues to be the coach of the century with how he rebuilt Arkansas, and he remains another guy Tennessee football let slip away.
Meanwhile, after losing Tim Banks to Tennessee football, the Penn State Nittany Lions have now lost their other defensive coordinator, Brent Pry, to the Virginia Tech Hokies. After a 5-0 start, this team finished 2-5, but it all went bad after Sean Clifford got banged up against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Even with him playing, they just haven’t been the same since.
Prediction
While Penn State could easily be 11-1 or 5-7, Arkansas could easily be 10-2 or 6-6. That’s how similar these teams are. Treylon Burks deciding to opt out will be the difference. Arkansas won’t generate enough offense, which is why Penn State wins and covers. It will be a low-scoring affair, though, so take the under.
Penn State: 27 Arkansas: 16 (Penn State -2.5; Under 47.5)
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