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A wild day of bowl action flipped the script on some major names. Miami stunned the defending champs, Arch Manning delivered in a big way, and Utah buried Nebraska with a monster run. Bettors saw upsets, key MVP performances, and late-game swings that mattered.
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Top Bowl Takeaways
- Miami’s defense and early burst shocked Ohio State, with a 14-0 halftime lead fueled by a 72-yard pick-6.
- Arch Manning’s dual-threat performance (4 total TDs) gave Texas full control in a statement win over Michigan.
- Utah exploded for 37 straight points, completely flipping the game after a slow start.
- Iowa nearly let Vanderbilt back in, but Mark Gronowski’s efficiency and red zone execution sealed it.
- Duke-Arizona State was chaos throughout, but Darian Mensah’s late TD toss clinched the back-and-forth shootout.
College Football Game Recaps
Bowl season delivered a mix of upsets, breakout performances, and wild finishes. Each matchup had its own betting angle—whether it was early momentum, second-half surges, or one possession making all the difference. Here’s how the biggest games played out and what mattered most.
Miami vs Ohio State Recap: Miami wins 24-14
Carson Beck threw for 138 yards and a TD as No. 10 seed Miami upset No. 2 seed Ohio State in the CFP quarterfinal. Keionte Scott’s first-half pick-6 set the tone.
After Ohio State closed to 17-14 with 13:28 left, Miami answered with a 70-yard drive capped by CharMar Brown’s 5-yard TD run to seal it. The Buckeyes couldn’t recover after that.
Texas vs Michigan Recap: Texas wins 41-27
Arch Manning accounted for four touchdowns (two pass, two rush) to lead Texas over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl. Christian Clark added 105 yards and a TD on the ground.
Manning’s poise and Clark’s emergence behind an opt-out-heavy backfield helped Texas pull away. Michigan’s Bryce Underwood turned it over three times.
Iowa vs Vanderbilt Recap: Iowa wins 34-27
Mark Gronowski passed for two TDs and ran for another, guiding Iowa past Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Vanderbilt rallied late behind Diego Pavia, but couldn’t dig out of the early hole. Gronowski’s red zone play and clock control proved decisive.
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Utah vs Nebraska Recap: Utah wins 44-22
Devon Dampier racked up five total TDs and 458 yards as Utah blew past Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl. The Utes scored 37 unanswered points.
Morgan Scalley’s debut couldn’t have started better. After a sluggish start, Utah overwhelmed Nebraska with pace and explosive plays.
Duke vs Arizona State Recap: Duke wins 42-39
Darian Mensah’s fourth TD pass—this one to Que’Sean Brown with 2:10 left—lifted Duke in a shootout win at the Sun Bowl.
Arizona State’s Jeff Sims was electric, but Duke’s balance and clutch execution made the difference late. Brown finished with 178 yards and two TDs.
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