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The Fiesta Bowl will see the Oregon Ducks and the Liberty Flames square off on Monday, January 1, 2024. The matchup starts at 1:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Ducks are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -17) versus the Flames. The over/under for this game is 67 points.
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Liberty
- Game Day: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Glendale, Arizona
- Stadium: State Farm Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -17 | -109 | -111 | 67 | -110 | -110 | -874 | +577 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon has an 8-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 17-point favorites this season, Oregon is 5-1 against the spread.
- Oregon has gone over in four of its 12 games with a set total (33.3%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been surging on both sides of the ball, ranking second-best in total offense (527.4 yards per game) and 22nd-best in total defense (320.3 yards allowed per game).
- Oregon has been clicking on all fronts this season, as they rank second-best in scoring offense (44.2 points per game) and 11th-best in scoring defense (17.3 points allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Oregon has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best in the FBS by compiling 344.1 per game. The Ducks rank 64th on defense (222.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon ranks 29th in rushing yards this year (183.3 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 97.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Oregon ranks 36th in third-down defense this year (35.6% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with a 50.7% third-down conversion rate.
- Oregon has the 12th-best turnover margin in college football at +9, forcing 16 turnovers (75th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (third in the FBS).
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has 4,145 yards passing for Oregon, completing 77.2% of his passes and recording 40 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 228 rushing yards (17.5 ypg) on 53 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Mar’Keise Irving has racked up 1,063 yards on 172 carries while finding paydirt 10 times as a runner. He’s also caught 53 passes for 395 yards (30.4 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
- Jordan James has been handed the ball 98 times this year and racked up 696 yards (53.5 per game) with 11 touchdowns.
- Troy Franklin has hauled in 81 receptions for 1,383 yards (106.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone 14 times as a receiver.
- Tez Johnson has reeled in 75 passes while averaging 77.7 yards per game and scoring nine touchdowns.
- Gary Bryant Jr. has been the target of 33 passes and compiled 27 grabs for 397 yards, an average of 30.5 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- Brandon Dorlus paces the team with five sacks, and also has five TFL and 23 tackles.
- Oregon’s tackle leader, Evan Williams, has 74 tackles, three TFL, and 4.5 sacks this year.
- Khyree Jackson leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 33 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended.
Liberty Betting Insights
- Liberty has a 9-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Liberty games have gone over the point total in eight out of 12 opportunities (66.7%).
Liberty Pick Insights
- Liberty’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks third-best in the FBS with 514.9 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 356.5 total yards per game, which ranks 49th.
- Liberty’s offense has been excelling, putting up 40.8 points per game (fifth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 46th by allowing 22.7 points per game.
- In terms of passing, Liberty ranks 83rd in the FBS (212 passing yards per game) and 103rd defensively (243.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Things have been going well for Liberty on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up 302.9 rushing yards per game (best) and surrendering only 113 rushing yards per game (24th-best).
- Liberty’s third-down defense ranks 51st in the FBS with a 37% third-down conversion percentage given up, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks sixth-best by generating a 49.7% third-down rate.
- Liberty has generated 25 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 16 times, leading to a +9 turnover margin, which ranks 12th-best in the FBS.
Liberty’s Best Players
- Kaidon Salter has been a dual threat for Liberty this season. He has 2,750 passing yards (211.5 per game) while completing 60.9% of his passes. He’s tossed 31 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 1,064 yards (81.8 ypg) on 153 carries with 12 rushing touchdowns.
- Quinton Cooley has rushed for 1,322 yards on 213 carries so far this year while scoring 16 times on the ground.
- CJ Daniels has registered 47 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 988 (76 yards per game). He’s been targeted 76 times and has 10 touchdowns.
- Treon Sibley has totaled 459 receiving yards (35.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 22 receptions.
- Noah Frith’s 17 grabs (on 28 targets) have netted him 323 yards (24.8 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- CJ Bazile Jr. has collected three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up six TFL and 40 tackles.
- Tyren Dupree, Liberty’s top tackler, has 103 tackles, six TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Brylan Green leads the team with five interceptions, while also putting up 35 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
