Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/27

College Football Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks will take on the Fresno State Bulldogs in the 2025 Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl. This game will be held at the Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. Fans can catch the action on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the CW channel.

Miami (OH) enters the game with a regular season record of 7-6. Their performance on the road was 3-4. The RedHawks last played in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl in 2024, where they won against Colorado State. On the other side, Fresno State finished their regular season at 8-4, with a solid home and road record of 4-2. They aim to improve from their last postseason appearance in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, where they were defeated by Northern Illinois.

Miami (OH) Team Preview

The Miami (OH) RedHawks have had a mixed 2025 season. They managed a solid win against Ball State, scoring 45-24. However, they faced a setback against Western Michigan, losing 23-13. The team displayed strong passing skills with 199 yards against Western Michigan, but their rushing game struggled, with only 73 yards.

On the season, the RedHawks rank 84th in passing yards with a total of 2,550. Their rushing game stands at 63rd with 2,011 yards. On defense, they excel in sacks, ranking 2nd with 41, but have room to improve in points allowed, ranking 99th with 286 points against.

The RedHawks will miss Kenny Tracy due to a knee injury. They also have several players listed as questionable, including Corban Hondru, Luke Myers, and Antwon Thomas. With these injuries, the team might face challenges in their next game. Despite this, their recent performances show potential in both offense and defense.

Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl: Miami (OH) vs Fresno State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
  • Venue: Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, AZ
  • Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Miami (OH) +137, Fresno State -164

Fresno State Team Preview

The Fresno State Bulldogs have shown some strong performances this season. They won against San Jose State with a score of 41-14, thanks to a solid ground game with 259 rushing yards. Their defense was also impressive, forcing five interceptions from the Spartans.

At home, the Bulldogs had a tough game against Utah State, losing 28-17. They struggled to keep possession, only managing 12 first downs compared to Utah State’s 27. Despite gaining 187 passing yards, it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

The Bulldogs have some challenges with injuries affecting key players. Several players, like Campbell McHarg and Ethan Dasmann, are out for the rest of the season. Others, like Jomarion Briggs and Martin Owusu, are questionable for upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, consider taking Miami (OH) to cover +3.5. The RedHawks have shown strong defense with 41 sacks, ranking 2nd in the nation. Given Fresno State’s 71st rank in points against, Miami (OH) can keep it close. The projected score is Fresno State 24, Miami (OH) 21.

For the total, the under 42.5 is a reasonable choice. Both teams have solid defenses, with Miami (OH) ranking 2nd in sacks and Fresno State allowing only 241 points this season. The projected combined score is 45, but the defenses may hold the total under the line.