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The Oregon Ducks and the Liberty Flames meet for the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2024, with kickoff at 1:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Ducks are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -15.5) versus the Flames. The over/under for this game is 65.5 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 | -15.5 | -110 | -110 | 65.5 | -111 | -109 | -713 | +501 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon has posted a 8-3-1 record against the spread this season.
- Oregon has a 5-2 record against the spread when favored by 15.5 points or more this season.
- Oregon games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (33.3%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been finding success on both offense and defense, 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 a difficult matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (second-best with 44.2 points per game) and scoring defense (11th-best with 17.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- Oregon has the 63rd-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (222.8 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with 344.1 passing yards per game.
- Oregon ranks 32nd in rushing yards this year (183.3 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 97.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Oregon sports the 39th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (35.6% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been more effective on offense, ranking third-best with a 50.7% third-down conversion rate.
- Oregon has forced 16 total turnovers (69th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +9, the 14th-best in college football.
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has racked up 4,145 yards (318.8 ypg) on 336-of-435 passing with 40 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 228 rushing yards (17.5 ypg) on 53 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
- Mar’Keise Irving has carried the ball 172 times for a team-high 1,063 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 10 times. He’s also tacked on 53 catches for 395 yards (30.4 per game) and two touchdowns via the pass.
- Jordan James has carried the ball 98 times for 696 yards (53.5 per game) and 11 touchdowns.
- Troy Franklin’s team-high 1,383 yards as a receiver have come on 81 catches (out of 114 targets) with 14 touchdowns.
- Tez Johnson has hauled in 75 receptions totaling 1,010 yards, finding the end zone nine times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Gary Bryant Jr. has compiled 27 catches for 397 yards, an average of 30.5 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Brandon Dorlus has collected five sacks to lead the team, while also picking up five TFL and 23 tackles.
- Evan Williams is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 74 tackles, three TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
- Khyree Jackson leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 33 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and three passes defended.
Liberty Betting Insights
- Liberty is 9-3-0 against the spread this year.
- The teams have hit the over in eight of Liberty’s 12 games with a set total.
Liberty Pick Insights
- Liberty’s offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the FBS with 514.9 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 356.5 total yards per game, which ranks 47th.
- Liberty’s offense has been dominant, racking up 40.8 points per contest (fifth-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 45th by giving up 22.7 points per game.
- With 212 passing yards per game on offense, Liberty ranks 83rd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 103rd, surrendering 243.5 passing yards per contest.
- Things have been positive for Liberty on both offense and defense, as it is averaging 302.9 rushing yards per game (best) and surrendering only 113 rushing yards per game (23rd-best).
- Liberty’s third-down defense ranks 54th in the FBS with a 37% third-down conversion percentage allowed, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks sixth-best by putting up a 49.7% third-down rate.
- Liberty has generated 25 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 16 times, resulting in a +9 turnover margin, which ranks 14th-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 run the ball 213 times for 1,322 yards, with 16 touchdowns.
- CJ Daniels paces his squad with 988 receiving yards on 47 receptions with 10 touchdowns.
- Treon Sibley has collected 459 receiving yards (35.3 yards per game) and four touchdowns on 22 receptions.
- Noah Frith’s 28 targets have resulted in 17 grabs for 323 yards and three touchdowns.
- CJ Bazile Jr. paces the team with three sacks, and also has six TFL and 40 tackles.
- Tyren Dupree, Liberty’s tackle leader, has 103 tackles, six TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Brylan Green has picked off a team-high five passes. He also has 35 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended to his name.
