Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, with the game televised on ABC.
- The latest posted line lists BYU by about four points, following opening odds of BYU -2.5 with a 55.5 over/under and a slight Cougars moneyline edge.
- BYU enters 11-2 after a Big 12 title-game appearance and is pursuing its first 12-win season in 24 years, with minimal opt-outs reported and Bear Bachmeier expected to be available.
- Georgia Tech is 9-3 after an 8-0 start and its best win total since 2016, and it arrives with significant offensive coaching departures including coordinator Buster Faulkner moving to Florida.
- Expert forecasts are mixed, with USA TODAY’s panel split against the spread and CBS Sports picking BYU to cover, as the bowl again leans into its playful traditions like an edible mascot and sprinkle-adorned helmets.