Two bowls, one kickoff window, and nonstop opportunities make Friday a prime betting day. Whether you’re backing SMU’s offense, Arizona’s playmakers, or hunting value in the Mississippi State–Wake Forest matchup, the betting board stays active from start to finish.

Arizona’s defense has been a major strength in 2025, particularly when it comes to stopping the pass. But that unit will be shorthanded for the Holiday Bowl against SMU. Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star is reporting that defensive backs Dalton Johnson,