When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: EverBank Stadium.
Tickets: TaxSlayergatorbowl.com, StubHub.
TV: ESPN (Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, Taylor McGregor).
Stadium of the Past:Old Gator Bowl was home for Jacksonville sports for six decades
Radio: 1010-AM, 92.5 FM.
Records: No. 14 Ole Miss 9-3, Duke 9-3.
Coaches: Lane Kiffin of Ole Miss is 43-18 with the Rebels and 104-52 overall, with stops at Tennessee, USC and Florida Atlantic. Manny Diaz is 9-3 at Duke and 30-18 as a head coach, with three years at Miami. He has been a defensive assistant at FSU, N.C. State, Middle Tennessee, Mississippi State, Texas, Louisiana Tech, Miami and Penn State.
What are the Ole Miss-Duke odds?
BetMGM has the Rebels as 17.5-point favorites and -800 on the money line. Duke is +550. The over-under is 51.5.
Who are the officials?
The referees will be from the Big Ten.
What’s the series history between Ole Miss and Duke?
The two teams have never played.
Gator Bowl history for Ole Miss and Duke
The Rebels are 1-2 in the Gator Bowl and last played in 1991, losing to Michigan 35-3. Duke has never played in the Gator Bowl.
What’s the key matchup?
Ole Miss WR Tre Harris vs. Duke CB Chandler Rivers
Harris, a senior, led a balanced group of wide receivers with 49 receptions for 854 yards and six touchdowns but has played only eight games because of injuries and left the Rebels’ game against Florida after one catch for a 43-yard touchdown pass. He caught seven passes for 102 yards the game before against LSU.
Rivers, a junior first-team All-ACC, is tied for the Blue Devils with three interceptions and tied for the lead with eight passes broken up. He also has two quarterback hits, a sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
What’s notable about Ole Miss vs. Duke?
The easy take is to boil the game down to the Rebels’ offense, among the SEC and national leaders, against the Duke defense, which has been the team’s strength. But Ole Miss has been among the top 20 nationally on defense and is second against the run, led by defensive tackle Walter Nolen and linebacker Chris ”Pooh” Paul. … The Blue Devils will have to get a pass rush on QB Jaxson Dart, who led the SEC in most passing categories and broke Eli Manning’s career yardage record. Duke is fourth in the ACC with 40 sacks, led by Wesley Williams with 7.5. … One of Duke’s key players on defense is tackle Kenny Charles, a graduate senior transfer from Liberty who played at Orange Park High School. … Duke lost its first two quarterbacks on the depth chart to the transfer portal, Maalik Murphy and Grayson Loftis. Henry Belin, a sophomore, is the likely starter.
Ole Miss-Duke by the numbers
Per-game averages, NCAA rank
Total offense: Ole Miss 521.3 (2), Duke 341.5 (107)
Rushing offense: Ole Miss 177.8 (49), Duke 96.5 (125)
Passing offense: Ole Miss 343.6 (3), Duke 245.0 (T45)
Scoring offense: Ole Miss 37.5 (9), Duke 26.8 (73)
Total defense: Ole Miss 313.8 (18), Duke 344.3 (45)
Rushing defense: Ole Miss 83.5 (2), Duke 149.5 (71)
Passing defense: Ole Miss 230.3 (86), Duke 194.8 (35)
Scoring defense: Ole Miss 13.92 (T4), Duke 22.3 (T41)
The Gator Bowl showdown is quickly approaching, and fans are gearing up for an exciting matchup. Here are some key things that fans need to know about the upcoming game:
1. Date and Time: The Gator Bowl showdown will take place on December 31st at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM EST, so be sure to tune in to catch all the action.
2. Teams: This year’s Gator Bowl will feature two top college football teams facing off against each other. Stay tuned for the official announcement of the teams competing in the game.
3. History: The Gator Bowl has a rich history dating back to 1946, making it one of the oldest college football bowl games in existence. The game has seen some epic matchups and memorable moments over the years, and this year’s showdown promises to be just as exciting.
4. Tickets: If you’re planning on attending the Gator Bowl showdown in person, be sure to secure your tickets early. Tickets can sell out quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute to purchase yours.
5. TV Coverage: Can’t make it to the game in person? No problem! The Gator Bowl showdown will be broadcast live on television, so you can still catch all the action from the comfort of your own home.
6. Tailgating: If you’re heading to the game, be sure to partake in the pre-game festivities with some tailgating. Get together with fellow fans, grill up some food, and enjoy the pre-game excitement before the teams hit the field.
7. Predictions: As the game approaches, sports analysts and fans alike will be making their predictions on who will come out on top in the Gator Bowl showdown. Stay tuned for expert insights and fan opinions on which team has the best chance of winning.
Get ready for an unforgettable Gator Bowl showdown and make sure to tune in or attend the game to witness all the excitement firsthand. Let the countdown begin!
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