College Football Bowl Game Opt-Out Tracker: Transfer Portal, Injuries & Updated Odds for All 47 Games

The holiday season has arrived for college football bettors, and we're staying ahead of the chaos with our college football bowl game opt-out tracker to cover the latest college bowl game odds and transfers from all 47 matchups during bowl season.

While we won't see many opt-outs from teams whose college football championship odds are still alive, 36 bowl games beyond the College Football Playoff will feature a litany of absences due to injuries, the transfer portal, NFL draft declarations, and coaching changes - none more shocking than Bill Belichick landing at North Carolina.

Our college football experts at Sportsbook Review have compiled the most complete and updated bowl tracker for bettors with every notable absence - from Heisman Trophy odds contenders to rotation players, we have you covered this bowl season.

College football bowl game opt-out tracker

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Key college football bowl opt-outs & transfers

We already have a handful of stars opting out of their team's postseason plans, including Tulane QB Darian Mensah, Duke QB Maalik Murphy, and Liberty QB Kaidon Salter. Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson and Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden are among the biggest non-QB names to opt-out.

Celebration Bowl opt-outs: Jackson State vs. South Carolina State (Dec. 14)

Celebration Bowl odds

Jackson State opt-outs

• Jacobian Morgan, QB (injury)
• Zy McDonald, QB (injury)

Betting impact

In Jackson State's 41-13 SWAC Championship win against Southern, starting QB Jacobian Morgan exited with an injury. Backup QB Zy McDonald filled in nicely but also got banged up. The QB situation is something to monitor with Jackson State being the betting favorite.

South Carolina State opt-outs

• Eric Phoenix, QB (injury)
• Jamare Benjamin, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The Bulldogs closed the season on an eight-game winning streak and haven't played since Nov. 23. However, starting QB Eric Phoenix left South Carolina State's win over Morgan State and didn't play in the win over Norfolk State. With both teams dealing with QB injuries, the Under is enticing. 

Salute to Veterans Bowl opt-outs: South Alabama vs. Western Michigan (Dec. 14)

Salute to Veterans Bowl odds

South Alabama opt-outs

• Gio Lopez, QB (injury - questionable)
• Fluff Bothwell, RB (transfer portal)
• Jordan Scruggs, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

If QB Gio Lopez can't go for the Jaguars, it could put Major Applewhite's team in a tough spot. Backup Bishop Davenport has rarely played this season, and Lopez is one of the best young QBs in the G5. Rubbing salt in the Jaguars' wound is star freshman RB Fluff Bothwell hitting the portal. Without Lopez and Bothwell, the Under becomes a lot more interesting.

Western Michigan opt-outs

• JD Davis II, QB (transfer portal)
• Keshawn King, RB (injury - questionable)
• Blake Bosma, TE (transfer portal)
• Nathan Sines, TE (injury - questionable)
• Adam Vandervest, OL (injury - questionable)
• Sid Kaba, DL (transfer portal)
• Angelo Stockstill, DB (transfer portal)
• Lorenzo Williams Jr., DB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The Broncos will be without one of their top offensive players against South Alabama. The team's second-leading receiver, TE Blake Bosma was one of the best at his position in the MAC. His absence further supports the Under.

Frisco Bowl opt-outs: Memphis vs. West Virginia (Dec. 17)

Frisco Bowl odds

Memphis opt-outs

• Sutton Smith, RB (injury - out)
• Marcello Bussey, WR (injury - out)
• Marvae Myers-Glover, S (transfer portal)
• Tahj Ra-El, S (transfer portal)
• William Stewart, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

While RB Sutton Smith has been a productive contributor to Memphis' offense in the past, he's been out for most of the season, and breakout star RB Mario Anderson has made his absence unnoticed. Keep an eye on Tigers head coach Ryan Silverfield potentially taking a Power 4 job.

West Virginia opt-outs

• Jaden Bray, WR (injury - out)
• Traylon Ray, WR (injury - out)
• Tyler Evans, WR (transfer portal)
• Will Dixon, TE (transfer portal)
• Bryce Biggs, OT (transfer portal)
• Edward Vesterinen, DL (injury - questionable)
• Harry Hilvert, DL (transfer portal)
• Josiah Trotter, LB (transfer portal)
• Ayden Garnes, CB (injury - out)
• TJ Crandall, CB (transfer portal)
• Aubrey Bruks, S (injury - out)
• Josiah Jackson, S (transfer portal)
• Raleigh Collins III, S (transfer portal)
• Neal Brown, HC (fired)

Betting impact

There's a chance no team will be in worse shape this bowl season than West Virginia. With head coach Neal Brown fired, a flurry of players has hit the transfer portal, including Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year LB Josiah Trotter. With so much change, this line has already shifted in Memphis' direction.

Boca Raton Bowl opt-outs: Western Kentucky vs. James Madison (Dec. 18)

Boca Raton Bowl odds

Western Kentucky opt-outs

• Caden Veltkamp, QB (transfer portal)
• TJ Finley, QB (transfer portal)
• LT Sanders, RB (transfer portal)
• Jarvis Hayes, WR (transfer portal)
• Jaylen Hampton, WR (transfer portal)
• River Helms, TE (injury - questionable)
• Darrell Johnson Jr., OL (transfer portal)
• Travon Taylor, OL (injury - questionable)
• Deante McCray, DL (transfer portal)
• Hosea Wheeler, DL (transfer portal)
• Jayden Loving, DL (transfer portal)
• Darius Thomas, LB (transfer portal)
• Anthony Johnson Jr., CB (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

While QB TJ Finley began the season as the starter, an injury gave way to QB Cade Veltkamp. But now he's also in the portal, putting WKU in a tough situation on offense. The absences are piling up with DL Deante McCray, DL Hosea Wheeler, and LB Darius Thomas in the portal. All three were key players for the Hilltoppers defense.

James Madison opt-outs

• Alonza Barnett, QB (injury - doubtful)
• Ayo Adeyi, RB (injury - questionable)
• Tyler Purdy, RB (injury - out)
• Chris Lofton, WR (transfer portal)
• Jordan Funk, TE (injury - questionable)
• Jesse Ramil, OL (transfer portal)
• Jacob Dobbs, LB (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

James Madison head coach Bob Chesney has made it sound like QB Alonza Barnett III is unlikely to play in the bowl game. Without Barnett, the Dukes will start Dylan Morris, who only threw one pass this season but started at Washington in 2021. Given JMU's defensive play, the Under looks that much more appealing.

LA Bowl opt-outs: California vs. UNLV (Dec. 18)

LA Bowl odds

California opt-outs

• Fernando Mendoza, QB (transfer portal)
• Nyziah Hunter, WR (transfer portal)
• Nate Rutchena, TE (transfer portal)
• Matthew Wykoff, OL (transfer portal)
• Case Uluave, LB (injury - questionable)
• Brooklyn Cheek, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

After missing the regular season finale due to illness, QB Fernando Mendoza has entered the transfer portal. A combination of Chandler Rogers and CJ Harris filled in for him in a 38-6 loss to SMU. That may not be the only change either, Cal just hired former Boise State and Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin as OC, leaving it unclear who will call plays for the bowl game with current OC Mike Bloesch still on staff. And leading WR Nyziah Hunter is also in the portal. 

UNLV opt-outs

• Matthew Sluka, QB (transfer portal)
• Michael Allen, RB (transfer portal)
• Tony Grimes, CB (transfer portal)
• Barry Odom, HC (hired as Purdue HC)

Betting impact

Head coach Barry Odom took the head coaching job at Purdue, and UNLV could be dealing with an onslaught of transfers and opt-outs. Starting CB Tony Grimes is already in the portal, and more players could follow. That would certainly give Cal the edge.

New Orleans Bowl opt-outs: Georgia Southern vs. Sam Houston (Dec. 19)

New Orleans Bowl odds

Georgia Southern opt-outs

• Dexter Williams II, QB (transfer portal)
• Deontre Morris, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Georgia Southern is in good shape heading into its bowl game, with S Deontre Morris being the only meaningful player to hit the portal thus far. As long as RB Jalen White and WR Derwin Burgess Jr. play, the Eagles should remain the favorite.

Sam Houston opt-outs

• Jase Bauer, QB (transfer portal)
• DJ McKinney, RB (transfer portal)
• Jay Ducker, RB (transfer portal)
• John Gentry, RB (transfer portal)
• Zach Hrbacek, RB (transfer portal)
• Briceon Hayes, DL (transfer portal)
• Chris Murray, DL (transfer portal)
• Denver Warren, DL (transfer portal)
• Kendrick Dujour, DL (transfer portal)
• Quincy Wright, DL (transfer portal)
• Richard Outland, DL (transfer portal)
• S'Maje Burrell, LB (transfer portal)
• Trey Fields, LB (transfer portal)
• David Fisher, CB (transfer portal)
• Caleb Weaver, S (transfer portal)
• Isaiah Cash, S (transfer portal)
• Jadon Cardell, K (transfer portal)
• K.C. Keeler, HC (hired as Temple HC)

Betting impact

With head coach K.C. Keeler taking the same position at Temple, Sam Houston's roster has been gutted. The biggest losses on offense are RB Jay Ducker and RB DJ McKinney. Defensively, the Bearkats are in down even worse with DB Caleb Weaver, LB Trey Fields, and DL Chris Murray being the biggest losses.

Cure Bowl opt-outs: Ohio vs. Jacksonville State (Dec. 20)

Cure Bowl odds

Ohio opt-outs

• Kaden Hurst, WR (injury - out)
• Jay Crable, DL (injury - questionable)
• Michael Molnar, LB (injury - questionable)
• Kendall Bannister, CB (injury - questionable)
• Tony Mathis, CB (injury - questionable)
• Jeremiah Wood, S (injury - questionable)
• Tim Albin, HC (hired as Charlotte HC)

Betting impact

Although Ohio hasn't been hit by roster attrition yet, the Bobcats are certainly a team to watch. Head coach Tim Albin accomplished what his predecessor Frank Solich never could and won the MAC Championship. But now he's off to Charlotte. That could really hurt Ohio if Jacksonville State's roster stays intact.   

Jacksonville State opt-outs

• Anthony Benjamin, WR (transfer portal)
• Brannon Spector, WR (injury - out)
• Dallan Wright, WR (injury - out)
• Tar'Varish Dawson, WR (transfer portal)
• Brock Robey, OL (injury - out)
• Jaleel Birdsong, LB (transfer portal)
• Reginald Hughes, LB (transfer portal)
• Zechariah Poyser, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

For now, the Gamecocks look like their roster will have its most important players for their bowl game after winning the Conference USA Championship. However, rumors have been flying that head coach Rich Rodriguez could take the West Virginia job and return to Morgantown.

Gasparilla Bowl opt-outs: Tulane vs. Florida (Dec. 20)

Gasparilla Bowl odds

Tulane opt-outs

• Darian Mensah, QB (transfer portal)
• Ty Thompson, QB (transfer portal)
• Trey Cornist, RB (transfer portal)
• Angelo Anderson, DL (transfer portal)
• Parker Petersen, DL (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The Green Wave took a major hit with QB Darian Mensah entering his name into the transfer portal. On the bright side, head coach Jon Sumrall - arguably the most sought-after coach in the cycle - announced he's returning to Tulane. With backup QB Ty Thompson also in the portal, the QB situation for the Green Wave is shaky against Florida.

Florida opt-outs

• Graham Mertz, QB (injury - out)
• Treyaun Webb, RB (injury - questionable)
• Andy Jean, WR (transfer portal)
• Eugene Wilson, WR (injury - out)
• Kahleil Jackson, WR (injury - out)
• Arlis Boardingham, TE (transfer portal)
• Christian Williams, OL (transfer portal)
• Damieon George, OL (injury - out)
• Devon Manuel, OL (injury - questionable)
• Mike Williams, OL (transfer portal)
• Roderick Kearney, OL (injury - questionable)
• Bryce Capers, DL (transfer portal)
• Jamari Lyons, DL (injury - out)
• Justus Boone, DL (transfer portal)
• Kelby Collins, DL (transfer portal)
• Quincy Ivory, DL (transfer portal)
• Deuce Spurlock, LB (transfer portal)
• Grayson Howard, LB (injury - questionable)
• Devin Moore, CB (injury - questionable)
• Ja'Keem Jackson, CB (transfer portal)
• Jason Marshall, CB (injury - out)
• Aaron Gates, S (injury - out)
• Asa Turner, S (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

Billy Napier's team was one of the toughest in the SEC down the stretch, but the Gators are also dealing with several key injuries heading into their bowl game. OL Damieon George and CB Jason Marshall are the biggest losses. 

Myrtle Beach Bowl opt-outs: Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA (Dec. 23)

Myrtle Beach Bowl odds

Coastal Carolina opt-outs

• DJ Moore, QB (transfer portal)
• Ethan Vasko, QB (transfer portal)
• Noah Kim, QB (transfer portal)
• Darren Lloy, RB (transfer portal)
• Ja'Vin Simpkins, RB (injury - out)
• Simeon Price, RB (transfer portal)
• Max Balthazar, RB (injury - out)
• Andre Jones, WR (transfer portal)
• Jamahdia Whitby, WR (transfer portal)
• Kendall Karr, TE (transfer portal)
• Jacob Katauska, OL (transfer portal)
• Jake Buerk, OL (transfer portal)
• Logan Brasfield, OL (transfer portal)
• Marlon Corey II, OL (transfer portal)
• Clev Lubin, DL (transfer portal)
• Naejuan Barber, DL (transfer portal)
• TrayVaughn Swanigan, DL (transfer portal)
• Spencer Kishbaugh, LB (transfer portal)
• Brayden Hall, CB (transfer portal)
• Matthew McDoom, CB (transfer portal)
• Deondre Shepherd, S (transfer portal)
• Jaitlin Hampton, S (transfer portal)
• Justin Keller, K (transfer portal)

Betting impact

There's not much good news coming out of Conway, with Coastal Carolina's top two QBs Ethan Vasko and Noah Kim both in the portal. The defense will also be without one of its best players with DL Clev Lubin in the portal. That's a big reason why UTSA is the clear favorite.

UTSA opt-outs

• Eddie Lee Marburger, QB (transfer portal)
• Jackson Gilkey, QB (transfer portal)
• Kevorian Barnes, RB (transfer portal)
• Robert Henry, RB (injury - questionable)
• Rocko Griffin, RB (transfer portal)
• De'Corian Clark, WR (injury - out)
• Jace Wilson, WR (transfer portal)
• Jaren Randle, WR (injury - questionable)
• Oscar Cardenas, TE (injury - out)
• Nick Booker-Brown, DL (transfer portal)
• Ronald Triplette, DL (transfer portal)
• Walker Baty, DL (transfer portal)
• Corey Lucius, LB (transfer portal)
• Chase Allen, K (transfer portal)

Betting impact

While the Road Runners have a few key players injured or in the portal, they're in a much better position than the Chanticleers. RB Robert Henry is the biggest name to watch - he's the team's leading rusher and didn't play in the regular-season finale.

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl opt-outs: Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State (Dec. 23)

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl odds

Northern Illinois opt-outs

• Ethan Hampton, QB (transfer portal)
• Kenny Lueth, QB (transfer portal)
• Antario Brown, RB (injured - questionable)
• Jalen Johnson, WR (transfer portal)
• Keyshaun Pipkin, WR (transfer portal)
• Kyle Thomas, WR (transfer portal)
• Trayvon Rudolph, WR (transfer portal)
• Thomas Paasch, OL (injury - questionable)
• Alvin Gulley Jr., DL (transfer portal)
• Navaeh Sanders, DL (transfer portal)
• Raishein Thomas, DL (transfer portal)
• Amariyun Knighten, CB (transfer portal)
• Cam'Ron Dabney, CB (transfer portal)
• Dashaun Gibson, CB (transfer portal)
• Santana Banner, S (transfer portal)
• Jake Seibert, K (injured - questionable)

Betting impact

Star RB Antario Brown hasn't played in weeks, but backup Gavin Williams has filled in admirably. Yet Thomas Hammock's team is in a tough spot for the bowl game with QB Ethan Hampton and leading WR Trayvon Rudolph both entering the portal. 

Fresno State opt-outs

• Mikey Keene, QB (transfer portal)
• Malik Sherrod, RB (tranfer portal)
• Antoine Sullivan, WR (transfer portal)
• Jalen Moss, WR (transfer portal)
• Josiah Freeman, WR (injury - out)
• Karim McCune II, WR (transfer portal)
• Raylen Sharpe, WR (transfer poral)
• Tim Grear, WR (transfer portal)
• Kamron Beachem, TE (transfer portal)
• Jacob Holmes, DL (transfer portal)
• Gavriel Lightfoot, DL (transfer portal)
• Mordecai Hines, DL (injury - out)
• Phoenix Jackson, LB (transfer portal)
• Alzillion Hamilton, CB (transfer portal)
• Justin Houston, CB (transfer portal)
• Julian Neal, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

With Jeff Tedford stepping down ahead of the season, Tim Skipper led Fresno State to a 6-6 record as interim. But with Skipper being replaced by USC linebackers coach Matt Entz after the bowl, several key Bulldogs are in the portal: starting QB Mikey Keene, WRs Jalen Moss and Raylen Sharpe, and DL Jacob Holmes. The lack of offensive playmakers suiting up on both sides should help the Under.

Hawaii Bowl opt-outs: South Florida vs. San Jose State (Dec. 24)

Hawaii Bowl odds

South Florida opt-outs

• Byrum Brown, QB (injury - questionable)
• Israel Carter, QB (transfer portal)
• K'wan Powell, RB (injury - questionable)
• Ranod Smith, WR (transfer portal)
• Tyree Kelly, WR (transfer portal)
• Andrew Kilfoyl, OL (transfer portal)
• Nikola Milovac, OL (transfer portal)
• Doug Blue-Eli, DL (transfer portal)
• Aamaris Brown-Bunkley, CB (transfer portal)
• Tawfiq Byard, S (transfer portal)
• Trey Dubuc, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

South Florida was a sleeper G5 CFP team heading into the season. Instead, the offense struggled and everything got worse when QB Byrum Brown went down. Assuming Brown doesn't play, it's hard to imagine the Bulls keeping up with San Jose State's passing attack.

San Jose State opt-outs

• Paolo Burak, RB (transfer portal)
• Malikhi Miller, WR (injury - questionable)
• Alexander Cobbs, DL (transfer portal)
• DJ Harvey, CB (transfer portal)
• Michael Dansby, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Head coach Ken Niumatalolo has proven he doesn't need the triple option to be successful, and the Spartans have a chance to win more than seven games for the first time since 2012. Receivers Nick Nash and Justin Lockhart are the team's best players, and both appear set to play. But both starting CBs DJ Harvey and Michael Dansby are in the portal.

GameAbove Sports Bowl opt-outs: Pittsburgh vs. Toledo (Dec. 26)

GameAbove Sports Bowl odds

Pittsburgh opt-outs

• Eli Holstein, QB (injury - questionable)
• Nate Yarnell, QB (transfer portal)
• Daniel Carter, RB (injury - out)
• Desmond Reid, RB (injury - questionable)
• Montravius Lloyd, RB (transfer portal)
• Censere Lee, WR (injury - out)
• Daejon Reynolds, WR (transfer portal)
• Lamar Seymore, WR (transfer portal)
• Branson Taylor, OL (injury - out)
• Terrence Moore, OL (transfer portal)
• Thomas Aden, OL (transfer portal)
• Elliot Donald, DL (transfer portal)
• David Oijegbe, DL (transfer portal)
• Nahki Johnson, DL (transfer portal)
• Noah Biglow, CB (transfer portal)
• Jaremiah Anglin Jr., S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The biggest factor to pay attention to here is whether QB Eli Holstein is healthy enough to play. Losing him helped derail Pitt's season, and now backup QB Nate Yarnell is in the transfer portal. It will be even more dire if star RB Desmond Reid can't suit up, either.

Toledo opt-outs

• Lucas Laroche, RB (injury - questionable)
• Julian Allen, WR (injury - questionable)
• Larry Stephens, WR (transfer portal)
• Zy'marion Lang, WR (injury - questionable)
• Alek Winner, OL (injury - questionable)
• Garrett Schwiebert, OL (injury - questionable)
• Rod Orr, OL (injury - questionable)
• Laith Shamma, DL (injury - questionable)
• Travion Ford, DL (injury - questionable)
• Wayne Peart, DL (injury - questionable)
• Chris D'Appolonia, LB (injury - questionable)
• CJ Wilson, LB (injury - questionable)
• Jeremiah Peters, LB (injury - quesitonable)
• Tommy Huss, LB (injury - questionable)
• Andre Fuller, CB (injury - questionable)
• Jadarrius Perkins, CB (injury - questionable)
• Peyton Reasonover, CB (injury - questionable)
• Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S (injury - questionable)
• Jay'Quan Bostic, S (transfer portal)
• Luke Pawlak, K (injury - questionable)
• Zack Bailey, LS (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

While Toledo is dealing with a laundry list of injuries, the vast majority of them are to backups. The bulk of the offensive and defensive starters are set to play, but two names to watch are S Maxen Hook and DL Darius Alexander. Both are serious NFL draft prospects and have accepted invites to the Senior Bowl.

Rate Bowl opt-outs: Rutgers vs. Kansas State (Dec. 26)

Rate Bowl odds

Rutgers opt-outs

• Samuel Brown, RB (injury - out)
• Chris Long, WR (injury - questionable)
• Kenny Fletcher, TE (injury - out)
• Logan Blake, TE (injury - out)
• Matthew Ogunniyi, TE (injury - questionable)
• Victor Konopka, TE (injury - out)
• Bryan Felter, OL (injury - out)
• Shedrick Rhodes, OL (injury - questionable)
• Tyler Needham, OL (injury - out)
• Wesley Bailey, DL (injury - out)
• Abram Wright, LB (injury - out)
• Mohamed Toure, LB (injury - out)
• Thomas Amankwaa, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

For the most part, Rutgers' top contributors are set to play for now. The team has been without LB Mohamed Toure all season, while OL Tyler Needham is the biggest injury the Scarlet Knights are dealing with currently. If RB Kyle Monangai opts out, Kansas State will have a huge advantage. 

Kansas State opt-outs

• Ta'Quan Roberson, QB (transfer portal)
• Jayce Brown, WR (transfer portal)
• Justin Wolf, TE (transfer portal)
• Carver Willis, OL (transfer portal)
• Beau Palmer, LB (injury - out)
• Kam Sallis, LB (transfer portal)
• Terry Kirksey, LB (transfer portal)
• Jordan Dunbar, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

While Kansas State has avoided any major opt-outs from its top prospects thus far, leading WR Jayce Brown did enter his name into the transfer portal. He's easily Avery Johnson's favorite target and losing him will certainly hurt this passing game. This is another matchup that could be set up well for betting the Under.

68 Ventures Bowl opt-outs: Arkansas State vs. Bowling Green (Dec. 26)

68 Ventures Bowl odds

Arkansas State opt-outs

• Timmy McClain, QB (transfer portal)
• Cedric Hawkins, RB (injured - out)
• Reginald Harden Jr., WR (transfer portal)
• Miller McCrumby, TE (transfer portal)
• Jayden Jones, DL (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Butch Jones continues to reinvent himself in Jonesboro, and it looks like he'll have all his top players ready for bowl season. QB Jaylen Raynor and WR Corey Rucker are the most important players for the Red Wolves, and both look like they intend to play.

Bowling Green opt-outs

• Camden Orth, QB (transfer portal)
• Chris Edmonds, RB (transfer portal)
• Nakai Amachree, RB (injured - questionable)
• PaSean Wimberly, RB (injured - out)
• Terion Stewart, RB (transfer portal)
• Cynceir McNeal, WR (injured - questionable)
• Jaylon Tillman, WR (transfer portal)
• RJ Garcia, WR (injured - questionable)
• Alex Wollschlaeger, OL (transfer portal)
• Nick Reimer, OL (transfer portal)
• Alijah Williams, DL (transfer portal)
• Dierre Kelly, DL (transfer portal)
• Alijah Williams, LB (transfer portal)
• Demetrius Hardamon, LB (injured - questionable)
• Joseph Sipp Jr., LB (transfer portal)
• Edward Rhambo, CB (transfer portal)
• Jalen Burton, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

There's good and bad news for Scot Loeffler's program. TE Harold Fannin Jr., a potential top-75 pick, has announced he'll be playing after putting up the second-most receiving yards in the country. However, star RB Terion Stewart is in the portal, as are the team's top offensive lineman, OL Alex Wollschlaeger, and leading tackler, LB Joseph Sipp Jr.

Armed Forces Bowl opt-outs: Oklahoma vs. Navy (Dec. 27)

Armed Forces Bowl odds

Oklahoma opt-outs

• Jackson Arnold, QB (transfer portal)
• Chapman McKown, RB (transfer portal)
• Emeka Megwa, RB (transfer portal)
• Kalib Hicks, RB (transfer portal)
• Andrel Anthony, WR (injury - questionable)
• Deion Burks, WR (injury - questionable)
• Jaquaize Pettaway, WR (transfer portal)
• Jalil Farooq, WR (transfer portal)
• Jayden Gibson, WR (injury - out)
• J.J. Hester, WR (transfer portal)
• Nic Anderson, WR (transfer portal)
• Bauer Sharp, TE (transfer portal)
• Kade Mcintyre, TE (injury - questionable)
• Geirean Hatchett, OL (transfer portal)
• Jacob Sexton, OL (injury - out)
• Jake Taylor, OL (injury - questionable)
• Troy Everett, OL (injury - out)
• Caiden Woullard, DL (injury - questionable)
• Gentry Williams, CB (injury - out)
• Jayden Rowe, CB (transfer portal)
• Kani Walker, CB (transfer portal)
• Kendal Dolby, CB (injury - out)
• Makari Vickers, CB (transfer portal)
• Erik McCarty, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

This isn't your older brother's Oklahoma with all of the offensive issues this season leading to the hiring of OC Ben Arbuckle from Washington State. Luckily for Arbuckle, he won't be calling plays in the bowl game with the Sooners' skeleton crew of an offense. Starting QB Jackson Arnold is in the portal while pretty much every relevant pass-catcher is either hurt or in the portal. That includes TE Bauer Sharp and WR J.J. Hester, the team's leading receivers.

Navy opt-outs

• Blake Horvath, QB (injury - questionable)
• Tyler Bradley, RB (injury - questionable)
• Lorenzo Vitti, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The big one to watch with Navy is star QB Blake Horvath. He missed the Midshipmen's game against East Carolina on Nov. 29 and is dealing with a rib injury. If he's a go, Navy is an appealing underdog against the depleted Sooners.

Birmingham Bowl opt-outs: Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt (Dec. 27)

Birmingham Bowl odds

Georgia Tech opt-outs

• Zach Pyron, QB (transfer portal)
• Evan Dickens, RB (transfer portal)
• Trelain Maddox, RB (injury - questionable)
• Christian Leary, WR (transfer portal)
• Eric Singleton Jr., WR (transfer portal)
• Leo Blackburn, WR (transfer portal)
• Brett Seither, TE (injury - out)
• Jackson Long, TE (injury - out)
• Corey Robinson II, OL (transfer portal)
• Jordan Brown, OL (transfer portal)
• Christian Burkhalter, DL (transfer portal)
• Horace Lockett, DL (transfer portal)
• Alan Wright, CB (transfer portal)
• Taye Seymore, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Although Georgia Tech overachieved this season and earned Brent Key an extension, the Yellow Jackets are losing key pieces. Starting OL Corey Robinson II and leading WR Eric Singleton Jr. are in the portal. That hurts an already shaky passing game.

Vanderbilt opt-outs

• Nate Johnson, QB/WR (transfer portal)
• AJ Newberry, RB (injury - questionable)
• Dariyan Wiley, WR (injury - questionable)
• Ezra McAllister, WR (transfer portal)
• Micah Bell, WR (transfer portal)
• Tyler Fortenberry, TE (transfer portal)
• Grayson Morgan, OL (injury - questionable)
• Gunnar Hansen, OL (transfer portal)
• BJ Diakite, DL (transfer portal)
• Bradley Mann, DL (injury - questionable)
• Callahan Blair, DL (transfer portal)
• Christian James, DL (injury - quesitonable)
• Darren Agu, DL (transfer portal)
• Devin Lee, DL (transfer portal)
• Evan Herrmann, DL (transfer portal)
• Zaylin Wood, DL (injury - questionable)
• Alan Wright, CB (transfer portal)
• Alvin Williamson Jr., CB (transfer portal)
• Mark Davis, CB (injury - out)
• Jeffrey Ugochukwu, S (transfer portal)
• Steven Sannieniola, S (transfer portal)
• Will Faris, K (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Vanderbilt looks like it's going to have most of the players that helped carry the Commodores to a bowl game this season. With QB Diego Pavia, tight end Eli Stowers, and the key defensive contributors all trending toward playing, this line could move in Vandy's direction.

Liberty Bowl opt-outs: Texas Tech vs. Arkansas (Dec. 27)

Liberty Bowl odds

Texas Tech opt-outs

• Cameran Brown, QB (transfer portal)
• Cam'Ron Valdez, RB (injury - out)
• Cameron Dickey, RB (injury - questionable)
• Brady Boyd, WR (transfer portal)
• Micah Hudson, WR (transfer portal)
• Garrett Morphis, OL (transfer portal)
• Ty Buchanan, OL (transfer portal)
• Vinny Sciury, OL (injury - out)
• DeBraylon Carroll, DL (injury - questionable)
• E'Maurion Banks, DL (injury - out)
• Quincy Ledet, DL (injury - questionable)
• Bryce Ramirez, LB (injury - questionable)
• Dylan Spencer, LB (injury - out)
• Harvey Dyson, LB (injury - questionable)
• Joseph Adedire, LB (injury - out)
• Justin Horne, LB (injury - out)
• Miles Thompson, CB (transfer portal)
• Devynn Cromwell, S (injury - questionable)
• Javeon Wilcox, S (injury - questionable)
• Kaden Turner, P (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Despite WR Micah Hudson - a former five-star recruit - hitting the transfer portal, he was playing sparingly for the Red Raiders. The biggest loss so far is OL Ty Buchanan, but there's a chance running back Tahj Brooks will opt-out. Brooks is one of the top senior running back prospects in the country.

Arkansas opt-outs

• Malachi Singleton, QB (transfer portal)
• Braylen Russell, RB (injury - questionable)
• Emmanuel Crawford, RB (transfer portal)
• Davion Dozier, WR (transfer portal)
• Isaiah Sategna, WR (transfer portal)
• Jaedon Wilson, WR (transfer portal)
• Kamron Bibby, WR (transfer portal)
• Luke Hasz, TE (transfer portal)
• Tyrus Washington, TE (transfer portal)
• Var'Keyes Gumms, TE (transfer portal)
• Amaury Wiggins, OL (transfer portal)
• Joshua Braun, OL (transfer portal)
• Patrick Kutas, OL (transfer portal)
• Nico Davillier, DL (transfer portal)
• Alex Sanford, LB (transfer portal)
• Carson Dean, LB (transfer portal)
• Kaden Henley, LB (transfer portal)
• Anthony Switzer, CB (injury - questionable)
• Jaylon Braxton, CB (transfer portal)
• Selman Bridges, CB (transfer portal)
• Dallas Young, S (transfer portal)
• Dylan Hasz, S (transfer portal)
• Tevis Metcalf, S (transfer portal)
• TJ Metcalf, S (transfer portal)
• Kyle Ramsey, K (injury - questionable)
• Sam Dubwig, P (transfer portal)
• Eli Stein, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Sam Pittman's team is losing a lot to the portal. OL Joshua Bruan, TE Luke Hasz, OL Patrick Kutas, and S TJ Metcalf all started down the stretch for the Razorbacks. There's a good shot pass-rusher Landon Jackson will opt out, too. He has first-round buzz.

Holiday Bowl opt-outs: Syracuse vs. Washington State (Dec. 27)

Holiday Bowl odds

Syracuse opt-outs

• Braden Davis, QB (transfer portal)
• Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, QB (injury - questionable)
• Malachi James, RB (injury - questionable)
• Will Nixon, RB (injury - out)
• Umari Hatcher, WR (injury - questionable)
• Zeed Haynes, WR (injury - questionable)
• J'Onre Reed, OL (injury - questionable)
• Anwar Sparrow, LB (transfer portal)
• Kadin Bailey, LB (transfer portal)
• Marcellus Barnes Jr., CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Head coach Fran Brown has already stated, "we don't opt-out around here." So it sounds like Syracuse will be with most of its top players for the Holiday Bowl. That's huge considering QB Kyle McCord and DL Fadil Diggs were two of the biggest portal pickups of the offseason.  

Washington State opt-outs

• Brady McKelheer, QB (transfer portal)
• Dylan Paine, RB (injury - out)
• Wayshawn Parker, RB (transfer portal)
• Brandon Hills, WR (transfer portal)
• Tre Shackelford, WR (injury - questionable)
• Andre Dollar, TE (injury - out)
• Mahki Whitney, TE (transfer portal)
• Landon Roaten, OL (transfer portal)
• Luke Roaten, OL (transfer portal)
• Ansel Din-Mbuh, DL (transfer portal)
• Hyrum-Benjamin Moors, DL (transfer portal)
• Khalil Laufau, DL (transfer portal)
• Tai Faavae, LB (transfer portal)
• Ethan O'Connor, CB (transfer portal)
• King Williams, CB (transfer portal)
• Warren Smith, CB (transfer portal)
• Aslan Fraser, S (transfer portal)
• Nick Haberer, P (transfer portal)
• Ben Arbuckle, OC (hired as Oklahoma OC)

Betting impact

Washington State could be in trouble if QB John Mateer puts his name into the portal. That's been the rumor since OC Ben Arbuckle took the job at Oklahoma. The Cougars have already lost one key player to the portal in CB Ethan O'Connor.

Las Vegas Bowl opt-outs: Texas A&M vs. USC (Dec. 27)

Las Vegas Bowl odds

Texas A&M opt-outs

• Conner Weigman, QB (transfer portal)
• Jaylen Henderson, QB (transfer portal)
• Le'Veon Moss, RB (injury - out)
• Cyrus Allen, WR (transfer portal)
• Micah Tease, WR (transfer portal)
• Jaden Platt, TE (transfer portal)
• Aki Ogunbiyi, OL (transer portal)
• Hunter Erb, OL (transfer portal)
• Kam Dewberry, OL (transfer portal)
• Mark Nabou, OL (injury - out)
• TJ Shanahan, OL (transfer portal)
• Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy, DL (transfer portal)
• Josh Celiscar, DL (transfer portal)
• Malick Sylla, DL (transfer portal)
• Samu Taumanupepe, DL (transfer portal)
• Shemar Stewart, DL (opt-out)
• Chantz Johnson, LB (transfer portal)
• Martrell Harris, LB (transfer portal)
• Jaydon Hill, CB (injury - questionable)
• Kevin Longstreet, CB (transfer portal)
• Tyreek Chappell, CB (injury - questionable)
• Keegan Andrews, P (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The Aggies have already lost one of their stellar linemen to an opt-out with DL Shemar Stewart turning pro. Both Nic Scourton and Shemar Turner could be next. While QB Conner Weigman began the year as the starter, he's in the portal after losing the job to Marcel Reed. This offense is hurting with RB Le'Veon Moss out with an injury, too.

USC opt-outs

• Jake Jensen, QB (transfer portal)
• Miller Moss, QB (transfer portal)
• A'Marion Peterson, RB (injury - questionable)
• Quinten Joyner, RB (transfer portal)
• Charles Ross (injury - questionable)
• Kyron Hudson, WR (transfer portal)
• Duce Robinson, TE/WR (transfer portal)
• Kade Eldridge, TE (transfer portal)
• Amos Talalele, OL (transfer portal)
• Gino Quinones, OL (transfer portal)
• Mason Murphy, OL (transfer portal)
• Antony Lucas, DL (injury - out)
• Sam Greene, DL (transfer portal)
• Solomon Tuliaupupu, DL (injury - questionable)
• Eric Gentry, LB (injury - out)
• Raesjon Davis, LB (injury - out)
• Denis Lynch, K (transfer portal)
• Garth White, K (transfer portal)

Betting impact

USC is in a similar situation as Texas A&M with former starting QB Miller Moss in the portal after losing his job to Jayden Maiava. More meaningful losses, though, are WR Kyron Hudson, TE Duce Robinson, and OL Mason Murphy. Three other players who could opt out are RB Woody Marks, S Kamari Ramsey, and OL Emmanuel Pregnon.

Fenway Bowl opt-outs: UConn vs. North Carolina (Dec. 28)

Fenway Bowl odds

UConn opt-outs

• Nick Evers, QB (injury - questionable)
• Tucker McDonald, QB (injury - out)
• Durell Robinson, RB (transfer portal)
• Brock Montgomery, WR (transfer portal)
• Dal'mont Gourdine, DL (injury - questionable)
• Jarvarius Sims, CB (transfer portal)
• Reggie Akles, CB (transfer portal)
• Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling, P (transfer portal)

Betting impact

For now, Jim Mora Jr.'s roster is looking strong for its bowl game. The only major loss is RB Durell Robinson to the portal, but the Huskies still have a nice duo in Camryn Edwards and Jayden Brown. One player who could opt out is OL Chase Lundt, a potential top-150 pick.

North Carolina opt-outs

• Conner Harrell, QB (transfer portal)
• Max Johnson, QB (injury - out)
• Caleb Hood, RB (transfer portal)
• Darwin Barlow, RB (injury - questionable)
• Jordan Louie, RB (transfer portal)
• Bryson Nesbit, TE (injury - out)
• Julien Randolph, TE (injury - questionable)
• Aidan Banfield, OL (transfer portal)
• Andrew Rosinski, OL (transfer portal)
• Austin Blaske, OL (transfer portal)
• Eli Sutton, OL (transfer portal)
• Howard Sampson, OL (transfer portal)
• Zach Greenberg, OL (transfer portal)
• Travis Shaw, DL (transfer portal)
• Amare Campbell, LB (transfer portal)
• Liam Boyd, K (injury - out)
• Mack Brown, HC (fired)

Betting impact

Remember Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens? Well, he's North Carolina's interim head coach with Mack Brown fired and Bill Belichick set to take over. With the firing, several players have hit the portal, including starting LB Amare Campbell and starting OL Aidan Banfield, Howard Sampson, and Austin Blaske. It would be shocking if star RB Omarion Hampton doesn't opt out.

Pinstripe Bowl opt-outs: Boston College vs. Nebraska (Dec. 28)

Pinstripe Bowl odds

Boston College opt-outs

• Jack Brandon, QB (transfer portal)
• Thomas Castellanos, QB (transfer portal)
• Alex Broome, RB (injury - out)
• Jaedn Skeete, WR (injury - questionable)
• Jayden McGowan, WR (transfer portal)
• Jerand Bradley, WR (transfer portal)
• Montrell Wade, WR (transfer portal)
• Kam Arnold, LB (injury - questionable)
• Owen McGowan, LB (injury - out)
• Amari Jackson, CB (injury - out)
• Cole Batson, S (transfer portal)
• Jalen Cheek, S (transfer portal)
• Kahlil Ali, S (transfer portal)
• Sione Hala, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

While QB Thomas Castellanos was the starter, he lost the job to Grayson James and ultimately hit the portal. Bill O'Brien's team is dealing with a few key injuries on defense, too, with LB Owen McGowan and CB Amari Jackson out. Although he hasn't yet, I'd expect DL Donovan Ezeiruaku to opt out. 

Nebraska opt-outs

• Daniel Kaelin, QB (transfer portal)
• Barret Liebentritt, FB (injury - out)
• Gabe Ervin Jr., RB (transfer portal)
• Ryker Evans, RB (transfer portal)
• Dea'Vonn Hall, WR (transfer portal)
• Demitrius Bell, WR (injury - out)
• Malachi Coleman, WR (transfer portal)
• AJ Rollins, TE (transfer portal)
• Arik Gilbert, TE (transfer portal)
• Mac Markway, TE (injured - out)
• Teddy Prochazka, OL (injury - out)
• Turner Corcoran, OL (injury - out)
• Tyler Knaak, OL (injury - questionable)
• Brodie Tagaloa, DL (transfer portal)
• Jimari Butler, DL (transfer portal)
• Kai Wallin, DL (transfer portal)
• Keona Davis, DL (transfer portal)
• Princewill Umanmielen, DL (transfer portal)
• Sua Lefotu, DL (injury - out)
• Vincent Jackson, DL (transfer portal)
• James Williams, LB (transfer portal)
• Mikai Gbayor, LB (transfer portal)
• Noah Bustard, LB (transfer portal)
• Stefon Thompson, LB (transfer portal)
• Dwight Bootle II, CB (transfer portal)
• Roger Gradney, CB (injury - out)
• Syncere Safeeullah, CB (transfer portal)
• Tommi Hill, CB (injury - out)
• Mason Jones, S (transfer portal)
• Tristan Alvano, K (injury - questionable)
• Tony White, DC (hired as Florida State DC)

Betting impact

It's been a tough week for Matt Rhule, who lost defensive coordinator Tony White to Florida State. On top of that, several key defenders have hit the portal, including starters LB Mikai Gbayor and DL Jimari Butler and former blue-chip recruit DL Princewill Umanmielen. On the bright side, RB Emmett Johnson decided not to enter the portal after initially announcing he would - he leads the team in yards from scrimmage (785).

New Mexico Bowl opt-outs: Louisiana vs. TCU (Dec. 28)

New Mexico Bowl odds

Louisiana opt-outs

• Ben Wooldridge, QB (injury - out)
• Chandler Fields, QB (injury - out)
• Dre'lyn Washington, RB (transfer portal)
• Charles Robertson, WR (injury - out)
• Harvey Broussard, WR (transfer portal)
• Jathan Caldwell, TE (transfer portal)
• Terrence Carter, TE (transfer portal)
• Djay Williams, OL (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Louisiana was dealt a major blow when starting QB Ben Wooldridge was lost for the season on Nov. 16. He won Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year and his replacement, QB Chandler Fields, was lost to injury in the Sun Belt Championship. That leaves Michael Desormeaux with few options if Wooldridge isn't healthy enough to go.

TCU opt-outs

• JoJo Earle, WR (injury - questionable)
• Major Everhart, WR (injury - questionable)
• Chase Curtis, TE (injury - questionable)
• Marcus Williams, OL (transfer portal)
• Shadrach Banks, LB (transfer portal)
• Terrence Cooks, LB (transfer portal)
• Jamel Johnson, S (transfer portal)
• Richard Toney Jr., S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Aside from starter S Jamel Johnson entering the portal, TCU hasn't dealt with much roster attrition. Head coach Sonny Dykes has already stated he doesn't expect to deal with opt-outs. However, WRs Jack Bech and Savion Williams are legit NFL prospects and could pass on this bowl game.

Pop-Tarts Bowl opt-outs: Iowa State vs. Miami (Dec. 28)

Pop-Tarts Bowl odds

Iowa State opt-outs

• JJ Kohl, QB (transfer portal)
• Daniel Jackson, WR (injury - questionable)
• Tyler Moore, TE (injury - questionable)
• AJ Burton, OL (transfer portal)
• Kenard Snyder, DL (transfer portal)
• Trent Jones, DL (transfer portal)
• Caleb Bacon, LB (injury - questionable)
• Ryan Robinson Jr., CB (transfer portal)
• Trevon Howard, S (transfer portal)
• Keegan Shackford, K (transfer portal)
• Drak Knobloch, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Iowa State hasn't dealt with any opt-outs yet, but Matt Campbell's roster has a trio of potential Day 2 NFL draft picks. CB Darien Porter and WRs Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel are all names to keep an eye on. The Cyclones should have starting QB Rocco Becht and RBs Abu Sama and Carson Hansen to lean on either way.

Miami opt-outs

• Reese Poffenbarger, QB (transfer portal)
• Ajay Allen, RB (transfer portal)
• Antonio Tripp, OL (transfer portal)
• Ryan Rodriguez, OL (injury - questionable)
• Jadais Richard, CB (injury - questionable)
• Robert Stafford, CB (transfer portal)
• Isaiah Thomas, S (injury - questionable)
• Ryan Mack, S (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said he thinks his stars will opt to play in the game, and QB Cam Ward has already stated that he'll be suiting up. We'll see if that holds. If it does - and the Hurricanes have him, TE Elijah Arroyo, RB Damien Martinez, and WRs Xavier Restrepo and Jacolby George - this could be one of the best games of bowl season.

Arizona Bowl opt-outs: Miami (Ohio) vs. Colorado State (Dec. 28)

Arizona Bowl odds

Miami (Ohio) opt-outs

• Dylan Downing, RB (injury - questionable)
• Kenny Tracy, RB (injury - out)
• Javon Tracy, WR (transfer portal)
• Reggie Virgil, WR (transfer portal)
• Brandon Lawhorn Moore, OL (injury - questionable)
• Will Jados, OL (transfer portal)
• Malachi Clark, DL (injury - out)
• Mychal Yharbrough, CB (injury - out)
• Raion Strader, CB (transfer portal)
• William Hardrick, CB (transfer portal)
• TJ Rush, S (transfer portal)
• Caleb Schlater, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

For the second straight season, Miami (Ohio) is losing some serious talent to the transfer portal. The biggest losses, WRs Reggie Virgil and Javon Tracy, both topped 800 yards this season, while CB Raion Strader is among the best defenders in the G5. Luckily for the RedHawks, RB Keyon Mozee, LBs Matthew Salopek and Ty Wise, and DL Brian Ugwu are likely to play.

Colorado State opt-outs

• Jalen Dupree, RB (injury - questionable)
• Caleb Goodie, WR (transfer portal)
• Jamari Person, WR (transfer portal)
• Tory Horton, WR (injury - out)
• Jaxxon Warren, TE (injury - out)
• Jordan Williams, TE (transfer portal)
• Mukendi Wa-Kalonji, DL (transfer portal)
• Nuer Gatkuoth, DL (transfer portal)
• Buom Jock, LB (transfer portal)
• Niko Lopez, LB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Colorado State has several starters in the portal, including leading WR Caleb Goodie and leading tackler LB Buom Jock. That's on top of already being down star WR Tory Horton. RB Avery Morrow, LB Chase Wilson, and DBs Henry Blackburn and Jack Howell should all play.

Military Bowl opt-outs: East Carolina vs. NC State (Dec. 28)

Military Bowl odds

East Carolina opt-outs

• Bryson Harrison, QB (transfer portal)
• Javious Bond, RB (transfer portal)
• Chase Sowell, WR (transfer portal)
• Kerry King, WR (transfer portal)
• Ryan Stephens, WR (transfer portal)
• Nick Slogik, TE (transfer portal)
• Amarie Archer, OL (transfer portal)
• Kenny Walz, OL (transfer portal)
• CJ Mims, DL (transfer portal)
• Demoris Jenkins, DL (transfer portal)
• Greg Turner, LB (transfer portal)
• Zakye Barker, LB (transfer portal)
• Daylyn Diston, CB (transfer portal)
• Isaiah Brown-Murray, CB (transfer portal)
• Shavon Revel Jr., CB (injury - out)
• No'Tavien Green, S (transfer portal)
• Mike Houston HC (fired)

Betting impact

By far the biggest loss for East Carolina happened months ago when CB Shavon Revel Jr., a potential first-round pick, tore his ACL. The Pirates also fired head coach Mike Houston shortly after that, but interim Blake Harrell managed to earn the full-time job by going 4-1. But now ECU is losing starting WR Chase Sowell and CB Isaiah Brown-Murray to the portal.

NC State opt-outs

• KC Concepcion, WR (transfer portal)
• Juice Vereen, TE (transfer portal)
• Obadiah Obasuyi, OL (transfer portal)
• Sean Hill, OL (transfer portal)
• DJ Jackson, DL (transfer portal)
• Red Hibbler, DL (transfer portal)
• Blake Raphael, LB (injury - questionable)
• Caden Fordham, LB (injury - out)
• Jayland Parker, LB (transfer portal)
• Wyatt Wright, LB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

It was a rollercoaster season for NC State, and Dave Doeren's biggest win was retaining QB CJ Bailey. However, the Wolfpack's most dynamic player, WR KC Concepcion, is in the transfer portal. This is definitely a team to watch for opt-outs with talented players like OT Anthony Belton, DL Davin Vann, and TE Justin Joly.

Alamo Bowl opt-outs: BYU vs. Colorado (Dec. 28)

Alamo Bowl odds

BYU opt-outs

• Hinckley Ropati, RB (injury - questionable)
• Miles Davis, RB (transfer portal)
• Kody Epps, WR (transfer portal)
• Jackson Bowers, TE (transfer portal)
• Austin Leausa, OL (injury - questionable)
• Brady Keim, OL (injury - questionable)
• Isaiah Jatta, OL (injury - questionable)
• Joe Brown, OL (injury - out)
• Dallin Havea, DL (transfer portal)
• John Nelson, DL (transfer portal)
• Harrison Taggart, LB (injury - questionable)
• Crew Wakley, S (transfer portal)
• Micah Harper, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

BYU has a few starters either injured or in the portal with OL Brady Keim, DL John Nelson, and S Crew Wakley. But beyond those three, Kalani Sitake has a pretty bowl-ready roster. The offense is built around QB Jake Retzlaff, and he's set to play, as are DL Tyler Batty and LBs Isaiah Glasker and Jack Kelly.

Colorado opt-outs

• Destin Wade, QB (transfer portal)
• Dominiq Ponder, QB (injury - questionable)
• Walter Taylor III, QB (transfer portal)
• Isaiah Augustave, RB (injury - questionable)
• Asaad Waseem, WR (transfer portal)
• Cordale Russell, WR (transfer portal)
• Jimmy Horn Jr., WR (injury - questionable)
• Jordan Onovughe, WR (transfer portal)
• Kam Mikell, WR (injury - questionable)
• Omarion Miller, WR (injury - out)
• Morgan Pearson, TE (transfer portal)
• Sam Hart, TE (injury - questionable)
• Payton Kirkland, OL (transfer portal)
• Phillip Houston, OL (injury - questionable)
• Tyler Johnson, OL (transfer portal)
• Yakiri Walker, OL (transfer portal)
• Amari McNeil, DL (injury - questionable)
• Dayon Hayes, DL (transfer portal)
• Nikhil Webb Walker, DL (injury - questionable)
• Rayyan Buell, DL (transfer portal)
• Taurean Carter, DL (injury - questionable)
• Jeremiah Brown, LB (transfer portal)
• Johnny Chaney Jr., LB (transfer portal)
• Trevor Woods, LB (injury - out)
• Preston Hodge, CB (injury - questionable)
• Adonis Forrest Jr., S (transfer portal)
• Jace Feely, K/P (injury - out)

Betting impact

Despite a plethora of players being banged up or in the portal, Deion Sander's team isn't expected to be missing any of its stars. That's right, Coach Prime has said he expects both WR/CB Travis Hunter and QB Shedeur Sanders to play. If those two play, there's no reason to expect any of the Buffaloes' other NFL draft prospects to opt-out.

Independence Bowl opt-outs: Marshall vs. Army (Dec. 28)

Independence Bowl odds

Marshall opt-outs

• Braylon Braxton, QB (transfer portal)
• Stone Earle, QB (transfer portal)
• Cole Pennington, QB (transfer portal)
• A.J. Turner, RB (transfer portal)
• Antwaan Mays, WR (transfer portal)
• Chuck Montgomery, WR (transfer portal)
• Bralon Brown, WR (transfer portal)
• Elijah Metcalf, WR (transfer portal)
• Thomas McCoy, WR (transfer portal)
• Cade Conley, TE (transfer portal)
• Tariq Montgomery, OL (transfer portal)
• Treaden Henry, OL (transfer portal)
• Chris Thomas Jr., DL (transfer portal)
• Isaiah Gibson, DL (injury - out)
• Jabari Ishmael, DL (transfer portal)
• J.J. Hawkins, DL (transfer portal)
• Jaden Yates, LB (transfer portal)
• Landyn Watson, LB (transfer portal)
• Ian Foster, CB (transfer portal)
• Jacobie Henderson, CB (transfer portal)
• Ishmael Ibraheem, CB (transfer portal)
• Josh Moten, CB (transfer portal)
• Tashawn Jeter, CB (transfer portal)
• AG McGhee, S (transfer portal)
• Ahmere Foster, S (transfer portal)
• DJ Stepney, S (transfer portal)
• Charles Huff, HC (hired as Southern Miss HC)

Betting impact

A book needs to be written on how Marshall's administration has handled its last two head coaches. Head coach Charles Huff was given the Doc Holliday treatment and left for the Southern Miss job. That's led to a dozen of the Thundering Herd's key players from this year's Sun Belt Championship team hitting the portal. The biggest losses are QB Braylon Braxton, RB A.J. Turner, LB Jaden Yates, and CB Josh Moten. Marshall is down to its fourth-string QB, and I'd be shocked if DL Mike Green doesn't opt out.

Army opt-outs

• Jack Kayser, RB (transfer portal)
• Jacob Tuioti, DL (injury - questionable)
• Kody Harris-Miller, DL (injury - out)
• Kyle Lewis, DL (injury - out)
• Anderson Britton, K (injury - out)

Betting impact

Army should be one of the biggest favorites of bowl season with Marshall losing half its starters to the portal. It also helps that the Black Knights will have the vast majority of their key players, including star QB Bryson Daily.

Music City Bowl opt-outs: Iowa vs. Missouri (Dec. 30)

Music City Bowl odds

Iowa opt-outs

• Cade McNamara, QB (transfer portal)
• James Resar, QB (transfer portal)
• Marco Lainez, QB (transfer portal)
• Rusty Vanwetzinga, FB (transfer portal)
• Kaleb Johnson, RB (opt-out)
• Leshon Williams, RB (transfer portal)
• Graham Friedrichsen, WR (transfer portal)
• Judah Mallette, WR (transfer portal)
• Kaleb Brown, WR (transfer portal)
• Reece Vander Zee, WR (injury - questionable)
• Grant Leeper, TE (transfer portal)
• Johnny Pascuzzi, TE (transfer portal)
• Beau Stephens, OL (injury - questionable)
• Gennings Dunker, OL (injury - questionable)
• Brian Allen, DL (injury - questionable)
• Caden Crawford, DL (transfer portal)
• Jeff Bowie, DL (transfer portal)
• Karson Sharar, LB (injury - questionable)
• Kelby Telander, LB (injury - out)
• Jermari Harris, CB (opt-out)

Betting impact

It's an ugly situation for Kirk Ferentz heading into the bowl game. Star RB Kaleb Johnson has been the lone bright spot on this offense, and he's opting out to get ready for the NFL draft. Meanwhile veteran QB Cade McNamara is in the portal after getting benched earlier this season. Star CB Jermari Harris has also opted out and keep an eye on CB Sebastian Castro, who could do the same.

Missouri opt-outs

• Sam Horn, QB (injury - out)
• Kewan Lacy, RB (injury - questionable)
• Luther Burden, WR (opt-out)
• Mekhi Miller, WR (transfer portal)
• Mookie Cooper, WR (injury - out)
• Armand Membou, OL (opt-out)
• Connor Tollison, OL (injury - out)
• Jack McGarry, OL (transfer portal)
• Logan Reichert, OL (injury - questionable)
• Darris Smith, DL (injury - out)
• Joe Moore, DL (injury - out)
• Williams Nwaneri, DL (transfer portal)
• Brayshawn Littlejohn, LB (transfer portal)
• Khalil Jacobs, LB (injury - out)
• Boyton Cheney, CB (transfer portal)
• Shamar McNeil, CB (injury - questionable)
• Phillip Roche, S (transfer portal)
• Brady Boehm, K (transfer portal)
• Orion Phillips, P (transfer portal)
• Will Safris, P (transfer portal)
• Brett Le Blanc, LS (injury - questionable)
• Jack Kautz, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

While Eli Drinkwitz's program will be without its best playmaker in WR Luther Burden and its best blocker in OL Armand Membou, the Tigers are still in better shape than the Hawkeyes. Starting QB Brady Cook is expected to play as are leading-rusher Nate Noel and leading-receiver Theo Wease.

ReliaQuest Bowl opt-outs: Alabama vs. Michigan (Dec. 31)

Alabama opt-outs

• Dylan Lonegran, QB (transfer portal)
• Caleb Odom, WR (transfer portal)
• Cole Adams, WR (injury - out)
• Kendrick Law, WR (transfer portal)
• Kobe Prentice, WR (transfer portal)
• Danny Lewis, TE (transfer portal)
• Naquil Betrand, OL (transfer portal)
• Miles McVay, OL (transfer portal)
• Hunter Osborne, DL (transfer portal)
• Jaheim Oatis, DL (transfer portal)
• Keanu Koht, DL (transfer portal)
• Deontae Lawson, LB (injury - out)
• Quandarrius Robinson, LB (injury - out)
• Jahlil Hurley, CB (transfer portal)
• Keon Sabb, S (injury - out)

Betting impact

Despite a few former blue-chip recruits being in the portal - DL Jaheim Oatis, WR Kobe Prentice - the Crimson Tide aren't set to be without too many important players. LB Deontae Lawson and S Keon Sabb are injured, but they're currently the only starters set to not play. However, QB Jalen Milroe and OL Tyler Booker are among the half dozen players who could opt out.

Michigan opt-outs

• Jayden Denegal, QB (transfer portal)
• Cole Cabana, RB (transfer portal)
• Tavierre Dunlap, RB (transfer portal)
• Amorion Walker, WR (injury - questionable)
• Logan Forbes, WR (transfer portal)
• Tyler Morris, WR (transfer portal)
• Colston Loveland, TE (injury - questionable)
• Andrew Gentry, OL (transfer portal)
• Dominick Giudice, OL (transfer portal)
• Raheem Anderson, OL (transfer portal)
• Tristan Bounds, OL (transfer portal)
• Mason Graham, DL (opt-out)
• Christian Boivin, LB (transfer portal)
• Micah Pollard, LB (transfer portal)
• Ja'Den McBurrows, CB (injury - out)
• Myles Pollard, CB (transfer portal)
• Will Johnson, CB (opt-out)
• Jaden Mangham, S (injury - questionable)
• Rod Moore, S (injury - out)
• Tommy Doman, P (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Players are slowly starting to turn pro and opt-out for Michigan. While CB Will Johnson was already expected to miss the bowl game with an injury, DL Mason Graham, a potential top-10 pick, isn't expected to play after declaring for the draft. Several other players could join them, led by TE Colston Loveland and DL Kenneth Grant. Michigan TE coach Steve Casula is set to call plays with OC Kirk Campbell fired.

Sun Bowl opt-outs: Louisville vs. Washington (Dec. 31)

Sun Bowl odds

Louisville opt-outs

• Brady Allen, QB (transfer portal)
• Don Chaney, RB (transfer portal)
• Keyjuan Brown, RB (transfer portal)
• Maurice Turner, RB (transfer portal)
• Caullin Lacy, WR (redshirt - out)
• Jadon Thompson, WR (transfer portal)
• Jahlil McClain, WR (transfer portal)
• Jimmy Calloway, WR (transfer portal)
• Jaleel Skinner, TE (transfer portal)
• Jamari Johnson, TE (injury - out)
• Joe Crocker, OL (transfer portal)
• Madden Sanker, OL (transfer portal)
• Mason Reiger, DL (transfer portal)
• Aaron Williams, CB (transfer portal)
• Tayon Holloway, CB (suspension - out)
• Benjamin Perry, S (transfer portal)
• Devin Neal, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Louisville has yet to lose any of its best players to the portal or opt-out. The most meaningful losses for now are depth players. But as long as QB Tyler Shough, WR Ja'Corey Brooks, DL Ashton Gillotte, and CB Quincy Riley play, the Cardinals will be positioned well. 

Washington opt-outs

• Teddy Purcell, QB (injury - questionable)
• Cam Davis, RB (transfer portal)
• Jordan Washington, RB (injury - questionable)
• Sam Adams II, RB (transfer portal)
• Camden Sirmon, WR (transfer portal)
• Charlie Crowell, TE (injury - out)
• Quentin Moore, TE (injury - out)
• Ryan Otton, TE (injury - questionable)
• Gaard Memmelaar, OL (transfer portal)
• Kahlee Tafai, OL (transfer portal)
• Armon Parker, DL (injury - out)
• Jake Jennings, DL (injury - questionable)
• Jayvon Parker, DL (injury - out)
• Lance Holtzclaw, DL (transfer portal)
• Maurice Heims, DL (transfer portal)
• Russell Davis, DL (injury - out)
• Tyrese Johnson, DL (transfer portal)
• Zach Durfee, DL (injury - out)
• Bryun Parham, LB (transfer portal)
• Curley Reed, CB (transfer portal)
• Tristan Dunn, S (transfer portal)
• Adam Saul, P (transfer portal)
• Jack McCalloster, P (transfer portal)
• Caleb Johnston, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Head coach Jedd Fisch expects his players to play, and if that's the case, the only major loss will be OL Kahlee Tafai to the portal. However, star RB Jonah Coleman could opt-out. Fisch has stated that Demond Williams Jr. will start at QB after Will Rogers was benched for him late in the season.

Citrus Bowl opt-outs: South Carolina vs. Illinois (Dec. 31)

Citrus Bowl odds

South Carolina opt-outs

• Robby Ashford, QB (transfer portal)
• Djay Braswell, RB (transfer portal)
• Matthew Fuller, RB (injury - questionable)
• CJ Adams, WR (transfer portal)
• Debron Gatling, WR (transfer portal)
• Elijah Caldwell, WR (transfer portal)
• Tyshawn Russell, WR (transfer portal)
• Vandrevius Jacobs, WR (injury - questionable)
• Brady Hunt, TE (injury - questionable)
• Connor Cox, TE (transfer portal)
• Nick Elksnis, TE (transfer portal)
• Reid Mikeska, TE (transfer portal)
• Jakai Moore, OL (injury - questionable)
• Ni Mansell, OL (transfer portal)
• Elijah Davis, DL (transfer portal)
• Jamaal Whyce, DL (transfer portal)
• Nick Barrett, DL (injury - questionable)
• Bangally Kamara, LB (transfer portal)
• Mohamed Kaba, LB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

South Carolina was one of the hottest teams down the stretch this season and for the time being Shane Beamer's program is basically at full strength for the Citrus Bowl. I don't expect that to last with NFL draft prospects like S Nick Emmanwori, DL Kyle Kennard, and DL TJ Sanders all being potential top-100 picks. 

Illinois opt-outs

• Carl Swanson, QB (transfer portal)
• Kaden Feagin, RB (injury - out)
• Ashton Hollins, WR (injury - out)
• Kenari Wilcher, WR (transfer portal)
• Pat Bryant, WR (opt-out)
• Tyson Rooks, WR (injury - questionable)
• Cole Rusk, TE (injury - out)
• Nate Guinn, TE (transfer portal)
• Hunter Whitenack, OL (transfer portal)
• Kevin Wigenton II, OL (transfer portal)
• Enyce Sledge, DL (transfer portal)
• Seth Coleman, DL (injury - questionable)
• Dylan Rosiek, LB (injury - questionable)
• Mason Muragin, LB (injury - out)
• Chase Canada, CB (transfer portal)
• Kaleb Patterson, CB (injury - questionable)
• Fabrizio Pinton, K/P (injury - questionable)
• Declan Duley, P (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Like South Carolina, Illinois hasn't dealt with much major roster attrition. But it did lose its best offensive player with leading WR Pat Bryant opting out. On the bright side, QB Luke Altmyer and WR Zakhari Franklin will both likely play. DL Seth Coleman is banged up, and fellow DL Gabe Jacas is an opt-out candidate.

Texas Bowl opt-outs: Baylor vs. LSU (Dec. 31)

Texas Bowl odds

Baylor opt-outs

• Dequan Finn, QB (injury - questionable)
• Kelsey Johnson, TE (injury - questionable)
• Alvin Ebosele, OL (transfer portal)
• Carmello Jones, DL (transfer portal)
• Kaian Roberts-Day, DL (transfer portal)
• Garmon Randolph, DL (injury - questionable)
• Steve Linton, DL (injury - questionable)
• Carl Williams, CB (injury - questionable)
• Tay'Shawn Wilson, CB (transfer portal)
• Carl Williams, S (injury - questionable)
• Kendrick Simpkins, S (injury - questionable)
• Connor Hawkins, K (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

Baylor should be set on offense with QB Sawyer Robertson, RB Bryson Washington, and the top five pass catchers all expected to play. Defensively, it's less a question of opt outs and more about health. Pass rushers Steve Linton and Garmon Randolph are both dealing with injuries.

LSU opt-outs

• Rickie Collins, QB (transfer portal)
• John Emery, RB (injury - out)
• Trey Holly, RB (suspension - out)
• CJ Daniels, WR (transfer portal)
• Kyle Parker, WR (injury - out)
• Landon Ibieta, WR (transfer portal)
• Shelton Sampson Jr., WR (transfer portal)
• Ka'Morreun Pimpton, TE (transfer portal)
• Garrett Dellinger, OL (injury - questionable)
• Da'Shawn Womack, DL (transfer portal)
• De'Myrion Johnson, DL (transfer portal)
• Jacobian Guillory, DL (injury - out)
• Jalen Lee, DL (injury - questionable)
• Princeton Malbrue, DL (injury - questionable)
• Harold Perkins, LB (injury - out)
• Xavier Atkins, LB (transfer portal)
• Bernard Causey III, CB (transfer portal)
• JK Johnson, CB (transfer portal)
• Jyaire Brown, CB (transfer portal)
• Jordan Allen, S (transfer portal)
• Kylin Jackson, S (transfer portal)
• Nathan Dibert, K (transfer portal)

Betting impact

A lot of depth pieces are in the portal for LSU, but the only starter is WR CJ Daniels. Injuries are a bigger issue with OL Garrett Dellinger banged up while LB Harold Perkins has been out for weeks. Potential opt-outs include WR Kyren Lacy, TE Mason Taylor, OL Will Campbell and Emery Jones, and DL Bradyn Swinson. It appears as if QB Garrett Nussmeier will return to school and play.

Gator Bowl opt-outs: Duke vs. Ole Miss (Jan. 2)

Gator Bowl odds

Duke opt-outs

• Grayson Loftis, QB (transfer portal)
• Maalik Murphy, QB (transfer portal)
• Peyton Jones, RB (injury - questionable)
• Jayden Moore, WR (injury - out)
• Jeremiah Hasley, TE (injury - out)
• Nicky Dalmolin, TE (injury - out)
• Carter Wyatt, LB (transfer portal)
• Kimari Robinson, CB (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

After coming over from Texas to star at Duke this season, QB Maalik Murphy is in the portal again. While Manny Diaz landed Tulane's Darian Mensah to replace him next year, the Blue Devils are expected to start backup Henry Belvin IV at QB. It's not all bad for Duke though with RB Star Thomas, WR Jordan Moore, and S Terry Moore expected to play. One potential opt-out to watch is CB Chandler Rivers.

Ole Miss opt-outs

• Walker Howard, QB (transfer portal)
• Henry Parrish, RB (injury - questionable)
• Rashad Amos, RB (transfer portal)
• Izaiah Hartrup, WR (injury - questionable)
• Tre Harris, WR (opt-out)
• Cam East, OL (transfer portal)
• Jack Mills, OL (transfer portal)
• Kavion Broussard, OL (transfer portal)
• Mana Taimani, OL (transfer portal)
• Rodney Groce Jr., LB (transfer portal)
• Key Lawrence, S (transfer portal)
• Louis Moore, S (injury - questionable)
• Yam Banks, S (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

Even if WR Tre Harris hadn't opted out to turn pro, it's unlikely he would have played due to injury. Leading rusher Henry Parrish could be missing as well, he hasn't played since Nov. 2. While QB Jaxson Dart and CB Trey Amos have said they'll play, I expect a few opt-outs for the Rebels. DL Walter Nolen, DL Jared Ivey, DL Princely Umanmielen, LB Chris Paul Jr., and WR Juice Wells could all opt out. 

First Responder Bowl opt-outs: North Texas vs. Texas State (Jan. 3)

First Responder Bowl odds

North Texas opt-outs

• Chandler Morris, QB (transfer portal)
• Damashja Harris, RB (injury - out)
• Ikaika Ragsdale, RB (injury - questionable)
• Juwaun Price, RB (transfer portal)
• DT Sheffield, WR (transfer portal)
• Jeremiah Aaron, WR (transfer portal)
• Luke Carter, TE (transfer portal)
• Oscar Hammond, TE (injury - questionable)
• Gabe Blair, OL (transfer portal)
• Jett Duncan, OL (injury - questionable)
• Larry Moore, OL (injury - out)
• Leke Asenuga, OL (injury - questionable)
• Keith Smith Jr., DL (transfer portal)
• Kortlin Rausaw, DL (transfer portal)
• Hudson Emeterio, LB (transfer portal)
• Matthew Moore, LB (transfer portal)
• Kerry Williams II, CB (transfer portal)
• David Spruiells, S (transfer portal)
• Isheem Young, S (injury - out)
• Jaden Pettway, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

North Texas could be in trouble with QB Chandler Morris and WR DT Sheffield both hitting the portal. They were among the best at their positions in the G5 this season. The Mean Green could also potentially be without multiple starters on the offensive line. Making Texas State an intriguing team to back, even with its departures.

Texas State opt-outs

• PJ Hatter, QB (transfer portal)
• RJ Martinez, QB (transfer portal)
• Ismail Mahdi, RB (transfer portal)
• Drew Donley, WR (injury - questionable)
• Langston Anderson, WR (transfer portal)
• Konner Fox, TE (injury - questionable)
• Alex Harkey, OL (transfer portal)
• Tyler Mercer, OL (transfer portal)
• Ben Bell, DL (transfer portal)
• Dominique Ratcliff, DL (transfer portal)
• Steven Parker, DL (injury - questionable)
• Josh Eaton, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Two of the best players in program history will be gone for the Bobcats' matchup with the Mean Green. RB Ismail Mahdi and DL Ben Bell are both in the portal. The Mahdi news hurts more, as Bell redshirted weeks ago with the intention of transferring. Luckily for G.J. Kinne, star QB Jordan McCloud and his top receivers should all be suiting up.

Duke's Mayo Bowl opt-outs: Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech (Dec. 3)

Duke's Mayo Bowl odds

Minnesota opt-outs

• Jayden Wright, RB (injury - out)
• Jordan Nubin, RB (transfer portal)
• Sieh Bangura, RB (transfer portal)
• Zander Rockow, RB (transfer portal)
• Quentin Redding, WR (injury - out)
• Pierce Walsh, TE (injury - questionable)
• Jerome Williams, OL (injury - out)
• Hayden Schwartz, DL (transfer portal)
• Luther McCoy, DL (transfer portal)
• Riley Sunram, DL (injury - out)
• Sam Macy, DL (injury - out)
• Tyler Stolsky, LB (transfer portal)
• Darius Green, CB (injury - questionable)
• Simon Seidl, CB (injury - out)
• Aidan Gousby, S (injury - questionable)
• Craig McDonald, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Minnesota is in a significantly better spot than Virginia Tech with none of its key players hitting the portal or opting out yet. Three names to watch though are OL Aireontae Ersery, CB Justin Walley, and DL Jah Joyner, I'd expect both to opt out. However, QB Max Brosmer, RB Darius Taylor, and WR Daniel Jackson should all play.

Virginia Tech opt-outs

• Collin Schlee, QB (injury - questionable)
• Kyron Drones, QB (injury - questionable)
• Jackson Sigler, QB (transfer portal)
• Malachi Thomas, RB (transfer portal)
• P.J. Prioleau, RB (injury - questionable)
• Jordan Tapscott, WR (transfer portal)
• Marcell Baylor, WR (transfer portal)
• Takye Heath, WR (injury - questionable)
• Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw, WR (transfer portal)
• Nick Gallo, TE (injury - questionable)
• Braelin Moore, OL (transfer portal)
• Griffin Duggan, OL (transfer portal)
• Gunnar Givens, OL (transfer portal)
• Lance Williams, OL (transfer portal)
• Layth Ghannam, OL (injury - questionable)
• Xavier Chaplin, OL (transfer portal)
• Ishmael Findlayter, DL (transfer portal)
• Kemari Copeland, DL (injury - out)
• Khurtiss Perry, DL (transfer portal)
• Malachi Madison, DL (transfer portal)
• Jayden McDonald, LB (injury - questionable)
• Keli Lawson, LB (transfer portal)
• Jonathan Pennix, CB (transfer portal)
• Mansoor Delane, CB (transfer portal)
• Jalen Stroman, S (injury - out)
• Mose Phillips, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

After a disappointing season, Virginia Tech is set to lose multiple starters to the portal. That includes two of the team's best players in OL Xavier Chaplin and CB Mansoor Delane, and more could join them. QB remains a question here too with both Kyron Drones and Collin Schlee hurt. I wouldn't expect RB Bhayshul Tuten, DL Aeneas Peebles, CB Dorian Strong, or DL Antwaun Powell-Ryland to play.

Bahamas Bowl opt-outs: Buffalo vs. Liberty (Jan. 4)

Bahamas Bowl odds

Buffalo opt-outs

• Gabe Goins, RB (injury - questionable)
• Bobby Mays, WR (injury - questionable)
• Bodhi Ogg, WR (injury - questionable)
• Nik McMillan, WR (injury - out)
• Tyrell Simmons, WR (injury - questionable)
• George Wolo, DL (injury - questionable)
• Nick Roy, DL (injury - questionable)
• Noah Whitmer, DL (injury - questionable)
• Saveon Brown, LB (injury - questionable)
• Marquis Cooper, CB (injury - questionable)
• Jayden Oliver, CB (injury - questionable)
• Upton Bellenfant, K (transfer portal)
• Byron Floyd, LS (transfer portal)

Betting impact

Despite a plethora of injuries, Buffalo doesn't look like it will be missing any of its key players against Liberty. Unless RB Al-Jay Henderson or LBs Shaun Dolac and Khalil Murdock are surprise opt-outs, Pete Lembo's team will be in a much better spot than Liberty for this bowl.

Liberty opt-outs

• Kaidon Salter, QB (transfer portal)
• James Jointer Jr., RB (transfer portal)
• Victor Venn, RB (transfer portal)
• Cesar Carrasco, WR (transfer portal)
• Darius Copeland, WR (injury - out)
• Kylen Austin, WR (transfer portal)
• Markel Fortenberry, WR (transfer portal)
• Austin Henderson, TE (injury - out)
• Bentley Hanshaw, TE (injury - questionable)
• Bo Burklow, TE (injury - questionable)
• Jordan Hall, OL (transfer portal)
• Jordan White, OL (transfer portal)
• Xavior Gray, OL (transfer portal)
• Bryce Dixon, DL (transfer portal)
• Marius Landsfeld, DL (transfer portal)
• Rod Daniels, DL (transfer portal)
• Jason Duclona, CB (transfer portal)
• Christian Bodnar, S (injury - out)
• Jabin Ford, S (transfer portal)
• Quinton Reese, S (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

It was about as disappointing an outcome as imaginable this season for the Flames, and now their two best players are in the portal. Both QB Kaidon Salter and OL Jordan White are Power 4 talents, and without them, Jamey Chadwell's offense could struggle against the Bulls. Chadwell could also take a job elsewhere with his name heating up in the coaching carousel. 

College Football Playoff matchups (Dec. 20 - Jan. 20)

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College Football Playoff first-round game: Indiana vs. Notre Dame (Dec. 20)

Indiana opt-outs

• Donaven McCulley, WR (transfer portal)
• E.J. Williams, WR (transfer portal)
• Drew Evans, OL (injury - out)
• Nick Kidwell, OL (injury - out)
• Noah Bolticoff, OL (transfer portal)
• Vince Fiacable, OL (injury - out)
• Andrew Depaepe, DL (injury - out)
• Nahji Logan, LB (transfer portal)
• Jamier Johnson, CB (injury - questionable)
• Josh Philostin, CB (injury - out)
• DJ Warnell Jr., S (transfer portal)
• Tyrik McDaniel, S (transfer portal)

Betting impact

A big reason Curt Cignetti has been able to turn around Indiana so quickly is because of all the talent he brought in via the portal and the health of the roster. But CB Jamier Johnson's status is up in the air and starter OL Drew Evans is done for the season.

Notre Dame opt-outs

• CJ Carr, QB (injury - questionable)
• Gi'Bran Payne, RB (injury - out)
• Aiden Gobaira, DL (transfer portal)
• Boubacar Traore, DL (injury - out)
• Charles Jagusah, OL (injury - out)
• Styles Prescod, OL (injury - out)
• Howard Cross, DL (injury - questionable)
• Tyson Ford, DL (transfer portal)
• Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB (injury - questionable)
• Benjamin Morrison, CB (injury - out)
• Chance Tucker, CB (injury - out)
• Jaden Mickey, CB (transfer portal)
• Taebron Bennie-Powell, S (injury - out)

Betting impact

The biggest injury to Notre Dame this season was losing CB Benjamin Morrison for the year, but the Fighting Irish are used to playing without him by now. The status of DL Howard Cross is the bigger question ahead of this matchup with the Hoosiers.

College Football Playoff first-round game: SMU vs. Penn State (Dec. 21)

SMU opt-outs

• Camar Wheaton, RB (injury - out)
• Jaylan Knighton, RB (injury - out)
• Zane Minors, RB (injury - questionable)
• Jake Bailey, WR (injury - out)
• RJ Maryland, TE (injury - out)
• AJ Davis, CB (injury - questionable)
• Jahari Rogers, CB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The Mustangs have weathered the storm of offensive injuries all season. RBs Camar Wheaton and Jaylan Knighton were supposed to be key contributors; luckily, Brashard Smith has made up for their losses. But being without TE RJ Maryland and WR Jake Bailey against a defense like Penn State is going to be difficult.

Penn State opt-outs

• Cam Wallace, RB (injury - questionable)
• Feyisayo Oluleye, WR (transfer portal)
• Kaden Saunders, WR (injury - questionable)
• Andrew Rappleyea, TE (injury - questionable)
• Jerry Cross, TE (transfer portal)
• Alonzo Ford, DL (injury - questionable)
• Kaleb Artis, DL (injury - questionable)
• T.A. Cunningham, DL (transfer portal)
• Zuriah Fisher, DL (injury - out)
• DaKaari Nelson, LB (injury - questionable)
• Keon Wylie, LB (injury - questionable)
• Kevin Winston, S (injury - questionable)

Betting impact

The biggest injury for Penn State this season was losing S Kevin Winston Jr. early in the year. Although there were rumors he could return for the College Football Playoff, it's been confirmed he won't be available. But the Nittany Lions have been without him for months, so don't let his absence influence you too much.

College Football Playoff first-round game: Clemson vs. Texas (Dec. 21)

Clemson opt-outs

• Jay Haynes, RB (injury - questionable)
• Noble Johnson, WR (transfer portal)
• Troy Stellato, WR (transfer portal)
• Collin Sadler, OL (injury - out)
• Dietrick Pennington, OL (injury - questionable)
• Elyjah Thurmon, OL (injury - out)
• Trent Howard, OL (injury - out)
• Kobe McCloud, LB (injury - out)
• Corian Gipson, CB (injury - out)
• Sherrod Covil, S (transfer portal)
• Quinn Castner, K/P (injury - out)

Betting impact

While this is far from Clemson's best season under Dabo Swinney, the Tigers enter the College Football Playoff relatively unscathed. They haven't lost any overly important players to injury or the portal. Clemson is also arguably the best team Texas has seen other than Georgia, which is why this spread could drop a few points. 

Texas opt-outs

• Trey Owens, QB (injury - out)
• Christian Clark, RB (injury - out)
• CJ Baxter, RB (injury - out)
• Velton Gardner, RB (injury - out)
• Johntay Cook II, WR (transfer portal)
• Kelvin Banks, OL (injury - questionable)
• Aaron Bryant, DL (transfer portal)
• Jaray Bledsoe, DL (transfer portal)
• Tausili Akana, DL (transfer portal)
• Derion Gullette, LB (transfer portal)
• Derek Williams, S (injury - out)

Betting impact

The biggest loss for Texas this season was RB CJ Baxter, but that happened before the year even began and the Longhorns have handled it well. They were without OL Kelvin Banks in the SEC Championship, so his health is worth monitoring, especially with the way Clemson pass-rusher T.J. Parker has played this year.

College Football Playoff first-round game: Tennessee vs. Ohio State (Dec. 21)

Tennessee opt-outs

• Khalifa Keith, RB (transfer portal)
• Kaleb Webb, WR (transfer portal)
• Cole Harrison, TE (injury - questionable)
• Vysen Lang, OL (transfer portal)
• Jordan Ross, DL (injury - questionable)
• Jalen Smith, LB (transfer portal)
• Keenan Pili, LB (injury - out)
• Jordan Matthews, CB (transfer portal)
• Christian Charles, S (injury - questionable)
• Jourdan Thomas, S (injury - out)

Betting impact

Thanks to its ferocious defense, Tennessee is in the College Football Playoff. But the Volunteers lost the heart and soul of their defense mid-season when LB Keenan Pili tore his ACL. While Tennessee has handled his loss well, Ohio State has the best running back room Josh Heupel's team has seen this year.

Ohio State opt-outs

• Devin Brown, QB (transfer portal)
• TC Caffey, RB (injury - out)
• Jayden Ballard, WR (transfer portal)
• Kojo Antwi, WR (transfer portal)
• Nolan Baudo, WR (injury - questionable)
• Reis Stocksdale, WR (injury - questionable)
• Josh Simmons, OL (injury - out)
• Miles Walker, OL (transfer portal)
• Seth McLaughlin, OL (injury - out)
• Zen Michalski, OL (injury - questionable)
• Gabe Powers, LB (transfer portal)

Betting impact

The biggest concern with the Buckeyes is how banged up their offensive line is this season. OL Josh Simmons, a potential first-round pick, is out for the year, as is OL Seth McLaughlin, one of the top center prospects in the country. To make matters worse, top backup OL Zen Michalski hasn't played in weeks. Tennessee's front seven is one of the nation's best, so the Under is definitely in play.

College football bowl season FAQs

How many college football bowl games are there this year?

There are 47 bowl games in the 2024-25 college football bowl game season, including 11 matchups in the College Football Playoff.

When is college football bowl season?

The first college football bowl game is the Cricket Celebration Bowl, which kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 14 at noon ET. The final bowl game will be the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

When does the College Football Playoff start?

The 2025 College Football Playoff starts with the first round on Dec. 20 and 21, with games being played at the campus of the higher seed. The quarterfinals will then be played across the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

The semifinals take place Jan. 9 at the Orange Bowl and Jan. 10 at the Cotton Bowl before the CFP national championship on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

How many teams make the College Football Playoff?

Previously only four teams were selected for the College Football Playoff, but this season the playoff expands to 12 teams. The top five ranked conference champions will be automatic qualifiers for the playoff along with seven at-large teams chosen by the College Football Playoff selection committee. The top four conference champions will receive a first-round bye.

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