Cal vs UNLV - 2 large plays

UNLV +1 - large

Cal/UNLV under 48 - large

Cal QB Mendoza and top WR Hunter both in transfer portal so likely will not play. Also, Cal RB Thomas was injured last game and also may not play. Cal's back up QB Rogers is ok but I think overall Cal will struggle to move the ball as their O-line is just bad. UNLV should be motivated for this game.

UNLV's strength is their run game and they face a very good Cal run D. Think UNLV will also have some trouble punching in scores in the end zone.

Overall like UNLV here and the under.

Didn't UNLV lose their Head coach?

@CalBear2009

 I feel this is ONE of the VERY best Bowl games..Love the REBELS in this one 

UNLV = awesome defensive talent (assuming no,sit-outs/transfers)

So UNDER makes tons of sense

I like the under play!

Total for this game opened at 51 and folks pounded it down to 48, something to keep in mind if playing the under here.

Line is now UNLV -3, great to get a 4 pt move in our favor and folks can take Cal ML if they wanted to lock in a small guaranteed profit.

I¡¯m letting it ride. Still love UNLV and the under here. 

Any notable players on UNLV that are sitting out or entered the transfer portal? 

Cal's defense has trouble with scrambling/running qbs like Payton Thorne and Cam Ward.  The UNLV qb (Williams) is a running qb, so it will be interesting to see what the defense will do.

Is ott from cal scheduled to play?

@Cupcaking

None that I am aware of

@frozenturkey

Yes Ott will be playing

Line is now UNLV -3.5 and the total is at 46 or even 45.5 at some places. Was a good one if you guys grabbed this when I posted. 

Cals 2bd string qb not playing either

CAL PLAYER AVAILABILITY: Cal quarterback Fernando Mendoza and wide receiver Nyziah Hunter entered the transfer portal so they will not be available for the LA Bowl. Cal quarterback Chandler Rogers is unlikely to play, and starting offensive tackle Nick Morrow is out for the game with an injury.

@buckeyes54

Looks like CJ Harris will be QB for Cal. Don't know much about this guy, but he does not look very good as his college career he has 5 TD's and 5 INT's with around a 50% completion rate.

Cal has replaced most of its offensive assistant coaches in the past week, and it¡¯s unclear which will be active for the LA Bowl. Two members of the 2024 staff -- quarterbacks coach Sterlin Gilbert and tight ends coach Mike Saffell -- were responsible for putting the game plan together, so it is assumed they will be present on Wednesday to help run the show offensively. Head coach Justin Wilcox said play-calling will be a collaborative effort, but one person has to have the say with a play clock running.

Cal is expected to have both running backs, Jaydn Ott and Jaivian Thomas, available for the bowl game.  Ott has been hampered by an ankle injury all season and has gained 301 yards while averaging 2.9 yards per carry. Thomas missed the game against SMU with an injury, but he is expected to play Wednesday and is the Bears¡¯ leading rusher with 598 yards and a 6.6 yards-per-carry average.

@CalBear2009

Time for someone on Bears offense to step-up and make everyone notice! Defense will keep Bears in the game. How about a pick 6 or a scoop and score to win this one tonight?

TIP

Huge win hitting both of these 

Congrats to anyone who followed!!

Nice work Cal