Overview
- Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. ET in Tucson on The CW, with Thom Brennaman, Will Blackmon and Wes Bryant on the broadcast from Casino Del Sol Stadium.
- Fresno State enters 8-4 as the betting favorite, with spreads reported from roughly 3.5 to 6 points and a low total around 41 to 42.5.
- Miami (Ohio) is 7-6 and returns as the defending Arizona Bowl champion after roster hits in the transfer portal, including receiver Kam Perry.
- This is the first Arizona Bowl at the newly named Casino Del Sol Stadium, the venue formerly known as Arizona Stadium under a 20-year naming-rights deal.
- Snoop Dogg holds a multi-year title sponsorship with Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop as presenting sponsor and is expected to participate in game festivities.