The 2023 Quick Lane Bowl matchup is official, as Bowling Green will take on Minnesota — and here's everything you need to know about the Quick Lane Bowl odds and Bowling Green vs. Minnesota lines, spread and more.
Minnesota opened as a 5.5-point favorite over Bowling Green in the 2023 Quick Lane Bowl, but the Golden Gophers are now 3.5-point favorites in the matchup. The total is set at over/under 43.5 points scored by both teams combined. Minnesota is also a -146 moneyline favorite over Bowling Green, with Bowling Green +122 to win outright.
Quick Lane Bowl Injuries & Transfer NewsBowling Green FalconsTransfer Portal
Stud CB Jalen Huskey (624 snaps; first-team All-MAC; committed to Maryland)CB Deshawn Jones Jr. (197 snaps)RB Ta'ron Keith (373 snaps and leading receiver)LB Cashius Howell (10.5 TFLs, 9.5 sacks)Injuries
Starting S Trent Simms (418 snaps) and starting RB Terion Stewart (186 snaps) haven't played since Week 10. Stewart is listed as a game-time decision.Minnesota Golden GophersCoaching Changes
Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi left Minnesota for the same position at Michigan State.
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Starting QB Athan Kaliakmanis (773 snaps)Backup QB Drew Viotto (0 snaps) QB Cole Kramer (6 snaps) will startRB Zach Evans (89 snaps)Injuries
Monitor the status of Minnesota RB Darius Taylor (183 snaps).Starters S Darius Green (499 snaps) and LB Maverick Baranowski (372 snaps) missed the finale, but LB Cody Lindenberg did return.Potential Opt-Outs
Keep an eye on future pro S Tyler Nubin (768 snaps) who I'd imagine will sit out. Tight end Brevy Spann-Ford (716 snaps) is also one to keep an eye on after accepting a Senior Bowl invite.
College Football Bowls: Odds, Schedule for Every GameRead nowOur college football betting expert, Collin Wilson, has projected the spread and total for every college football bowl game. For the Quick Lane Bowl, our expert projects the Bowling Green vs. Minnesota spread at Minnesota -5 and the total at over/under 37.5 points scored.
The 2023 Quick Lane Bowl featuring Bowling Green vs. Minnesota will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN
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