We saw what previously undefeated Florida State did after they felt they were snubbed for the College Football Playoff – come out flat and lose 63-3 to Georgia. Some people forget that Liberty was also undefeated this year at 13-0, and they’ll try to fare better on New Year’s Day against an 11-2 Oregon team that was close to punching their ticket to the CFP as well.
Before Betting on the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
One might think that the Ducks come out a bit deflated in this game considering they were a couple of 3-point losses to Washington from being undefeated themselves. The Fiesta Bowl is still a big deal though, and Oregon is treating it as such with QB Bo Nix somewhat surprisingly deciding to play in this game as is RB Bucky Irving.
Nix should be a first round NFL draft pick this Spring after a Heisman finalist season in 2023. Nix threw for 4,145 yards, completing 77.2% of his passes, while throwing 40 TDs against just 3 INTs. Oregon ranked #2 in passing this season (342.8) but were also a top 30 rushing team after Irving ran for 1,030 yards after after going for 1,058 in 2022.
Not many people are giving Liberty the chance for the outright upset, but the Flames have the skills to at the very least keep the game close to the +18 point spread at the offshore sportsbooks. Liberty QB Kaidon Salter was named the Group of 5 Player of the Year after throwing 31 TD passes to just 5 INTs. The passing game isn’t even the Flames’ strength, as Salter and Quinton Cooley both had 1,000+ yards on the ground for the nation’s #1 rushing offense (302.9 ypg).
Liberty vs Oregon Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Liberty (8.00) | OU (1.09) | 68 | Liberty +18 (1.91) | OU -18 (1.91) |
| MyBookie | Liberty (6.75) | OU (1.11) | 67.5 | Liberty +16.5 (1.91) | OU -16.5 (1.91) |
| BetUS | Liberty (8.00) | OU (1.09) | 68 | Liberty +18 (1.90) | OU -18 (1.90) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Liberty (8.00) | OU (1.09) | 68 | Liberty +18 (1.91) | OU -18 (1.91) |
| XBet | Liberty (8.00) | OU (1.09) | 67.5 | Liberty +16.5 (1.91) | OU -16.5 (1.91) |
2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Prediction & Pick
You wonder just how “pumped” Oregon is for this game. They definitely want the win, but what do they get out of blowing the doors off of a Group of Five team – whether Liberty is undefeated or not. There’s no doubt the Ducks are the better team, but the Flames can churn some clock and keep this game right around the 14-20 point margin.Â
