Ole Miss upsets Penn State to win Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Bowl: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Who: Ole Miss Runnin Rebels vs Penn State Nittany Lions
When: Saturday, December 30th, 10:30 ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

In the upcoming Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, two formidable 10-2 teams hailing from the premier conferences in college football, the Ole Miss Rebels and the Penn State Nittany Lions, are set to clash at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

There will be no shortage of Online college football betting as the college football season enters its bowl season, and every game becomes a high-stakes chess match.

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While Ole Miss, guided by Lane Kiffin, anticipates minimal opt-outs, Penn State will likely witness more player absences.

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Penn State -3.5	-108	-110	-110
Mississippi +3.5	-112	-110	-110

Kiffin asserts his lack of awareness regarding any opt-outs, attributing it to the absence of many potential first-round picks from Ole Miss this year.

Earlier in the season, Penn State made significant coaching changes, parting ways with its offensive coordinator and appointing Andy Kotelnicki from Kansas as the new offensive coordinator.

This Peach Bowl presents Kotelnicki with his first opportunity to observe the team in action.

Additionally, the defensive coordinator, Manny Diaz, has accepted the head coaching position at Duke, rendering him absent from the Nittany Lions' sideline for this matchup.

Welcome to Duke, @Coach_MannyDiaz! 😈 pic.twitter.com/mQhNhm0Pb0

— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) December 8, 2023

Penn State initially emerged as a 2.5-point favorite, peaking at -5.5 before settling back to -3.5. Simultaneously, the total opened at 47.5 and has since risen to 49.5.

Known for its potent offense, Ole Miss contrasts with Penn State's success this season, primarily driven by its formidable defense.

Penn State -3.5 Points Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

-108

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Examining the Peach Bowl betting odds, this December 30th matchup promises intrigue.

The coaching landscape in college football can often end on a challenging note, but Lane Kiffin's four-year tenure at Ole Miss has been transformative.

Under his leadership, the Rebels secured ten victories, with the potential for an eleventh in the Peach Bowl.

Upon assuming the head coach role four years ago, Kiffin steered Ole Miss through the aftermath of NCAA probation.

He navigated challenges like Elijah Moore's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.

The period from 2016 to 2019 saw the Rebels struggle with a 20-28 record, failing to secure a bowl game.

Kiffin took the helm during the pandemic, embracing developments like NIL and the transfer portal, positioning Ole Miss as a top-tier program.

Four years later, Ole Miss stands as the 11th-ranked team nationally, poised to potentially finish in the top ten with a victory against Penn State, capping off a remarkable season.

Ole Miss faces some coaching changes heading into the Peach Bowl as co-offensive coordinator John David Baker accepted a position with East Carolina.

Lane Kiffin anticipates Baker's coaching presence in the upcoming game despite this. Unfortunately, due to undisclosed injuries, Ole Miss will be without WRs Zakhari Franklin and Qua Davis.

Ole Miss +3.5 Points Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

-112

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On the other hand, Penn State is undergoing coaching transitions, firing offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich mid-season and later hiring Andy Kotelnicki from Kansas.

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Over 48.5 Points	-110	-110	-110
Under 48.5 Points	-110	-110	-110

Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz is leaving for the head coaching position at Duke, creating uncertainty about his presence in the Peach Bowl.

Defensive lineman Chop Robinson has opted out for Penn State, a decision praised by Lane Kiffin.

Peach Bowl ready 🍑@CFAPeachBowl | #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/euWieGfwKL

— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) December 12, 2023

Jaxon Dart will lead Ole Miss at quarterback, boasting impressive stats with nearly 3,000 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and a 76.7 QBR.

Quinshon Judkins adds strength to the backfield with over 1,000 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Despite the loss of Robinson, Ole Miss remains a talent-packed team.

Renowned for its defense, Penn State faces the challenge of missing Diaz and Robinson.

Nevertheless, they held strong defensive stats during the season, allowing minimal yards in the air and on the ground.

The Peach Bowl promises an exciting clash between Ole Miss's offense and Penn State's defense.

The outcome of the game, likely to determine a top-ten finish in the college football standings, remains uncertain.

Ole Miss, known for its potent offense, might face challenges against Penn State's solid defense.

While oddsmakers favor Penn State, the Peach Bowl's unpredictable nature keeps uncertainty about the game's ultimate winner.

Over 48.5 Points Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

-110

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