Overview
- Kickoff is set for Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. PT at Snapdragon Stadium, with the game televised on FOX in the bowl’s January debut at the venue.
- Trust & Will was announced as the new title sponsor, and a fan vote selected this year’s end zone design.
- Arizona enters 9-3 at No. 17 in the CFP rankings (No. 21 AP) after a five-game win streak and can secure a 10th win with a victory.
- SMU is 8-4 in its second Holiday Bowl appearance and represents the ACC, while Arizona fills a Pac-12 legacy bowl tie-in during its move to the Big 12.
- FanDuel opened Arizona as a 1.5-point favorite with a 51.5 over/under, and tickets start at $50 at Holidaybowl.com.