Player Opt-Outs Impact College Football Bowl Games

Unexpected decisions to sit out games lead to rapid changes in betting odds

• Several college football players have opted out of their respective bowl games, affecting the odds and outcomes of the games.
• UTSA moved from a 10-point favorite to a seven-point favorite when quarterback Frank Harris decided to sit out the Frisco Bowl.
• Other notable players sitting out include Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., North Carolina’s Drake Maye, USC’s Caleb Williams, and Miami’s Tyler Van Dyke.
• Players can opt out of games with next to no notice, leading to rapid changes in betting odds.
• No significant players will be sitting out the College Football Playoff games.

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