Kansas vs UNLV Picks and Prediction – 12/27/2023

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Last Updated: 12/27/2023 at 2:51 AM ET

Kansas vs UNLV 12/26/23 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 12/27/2023, 2:00 AM UTC

Chase Field will play host to an intriguing matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks and the UNLV Rebels in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks. The Jayhawks (8-4) were much improved on defense this season and finished a game above .500 in the Big 12 Conference. Last time out, Kansas outscored Cincinnati by 22 points during the fourth quarter of a 49-16 road triumph.

QB Jason Bean continued his stellar play for Kansas with 250 passing yards and two touchdowns. Devin Neal matched a game-high with 106 rushing yards and two scored on just ten carries. Lawrence Arnold added 74 receiving yards for the Jayhawks, who outgained the Bearcats by a 562-342 margin.

The UNLV Rebels had a breakthrough season for first-year head coach Barry Odom are in search of their first bowl victory since 2000. The Rebels (9-4) ranked third in the Mountain West Conference in total offense and averaged 34.3 points per game. In the Mountain West Conference Championship, UNLV was gashed for 527 yards during a 44-20 loss against Boise State. 

After an incredibly successful freshman campaign, UNLV QB Jayden Maiava was limited to 166 passing yards and threw two interceptions. Vincent Davis rushed for 55 yards and a five-yard touchdown run. Ricky White added a team-high 86 receiving yards on six catches for the Rebels. 

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Kansas OC Andy Kotelniki has departed for the same position at Penn State. Jason Bean will likely start at quarterback for the Jayhawks with Jalon Daniels bothered by back issues. The Rebels surrendered 81 points in their final two games and have injury concerns at safety. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Kansas Jayhawks win 44-31.