deskgameExpect top effort from Hawkins Jr., who can use the Armed Forces Bowl as an audition to be the Sooners starter in 2025. Before all the transfers and opt-outs, Oklahoma’s offense ranked last in the SEC in passing yards per game. Hawkins Jr.’s ability to make plays with his legs is a saving grace, considering the Sooners have no pass catchers with more than 300 yards.
deskgameDrawing the Midshipmen is a tough matchup for an Oklahoma squad dealing with an overload of transfer portal departures and opt-outs. While the Sooners scramble to formulate a game plan with unproven players, Navy is riding the high of shellacking Army a few weeks ago.
deskgameYou’ll want to circle January 25 on your calendar. Auburn hosts No. 1 Tennessee (+1100). Since 2019, the Tigers are 4-0 at home against the Volunteers, and if Auburn is victorious, the value (+700) will be gone forever.
deskgameMiami has the travel advantage in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, taking place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. The Hurricanes are undefeated in Sunshine State games (Miami went on the road to beat Florida and South Florida).
deskgameNew Jersey gambling regulators have handed out $40,000 in fines to two sportsbooks and a tech company for violations that included taking bets on unauthorized events and on games that had already ended.
