Bowl Games 2023-24 Printable Schedule, Latest Odds and Picks For Every Matchup

Player availability is the No. 1 thing that college football bettors have to pay attention to during bowl season.

Two major dominoes fell on Monday, as Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord hit the transfer portal and USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams opted out.

McCord's decision came as a surprise and it puts the Buckeyes at a significant disadvantage for the Cotton Bowl against the Missouri Tigers.

Missouri will have its starting quarterback, Brady Cook, available for the New Years' Six game and that could be the difference that pushes the SEC side to a victory.

Williams' departure to prepare for the 2024 NFL draft, where he could be the No. 1 overall pick, was expected.

Of course, USC's Holiday Bowl matchup with the Louisville Cardinals loses some buzz because of Williams' absence, and because of that the ACC runner-up will be expected to win big.

Bowl Schedule and Picks

Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs the ball during a college football game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Michigan State Spartans on November 24, 2023 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

For the latest lines on these games, go to DraftKings.

Printable schedule can be found on NCAA.com.

Picks against the spread in bold.

Saturday, December 16

Myrtle Beach Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Ohio (-3) (11 a.m. ET, ESPN)

New Orleans Bowl: Jacksonville State (-3) vs. Louisiana (2:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Cure Bowl: Miami (Ohio) vs. Appalachian State (-5) (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

New Mexico Bowl: New Mexico State (-3) vs. Fresno State (5:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)

LA Bowl: UCLA (-3) vs. Boise State (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Independence Bowl: California vs. Texas Tech (-3) (9:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Monday, December 18

Famous Toastery Bowl: Western Kentucky vs. Old Dominion (-2) (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Tuesday, December 19

Frisco Bowl: UTSA (-9.5) vs. Marshall (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Thursday, December 21

Boca Raton Bowl: South Florida vs. Syracuse (-3) (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Friday, December 22

Gasparilla Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. UCF (-5.5) (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Saturday, December 23

Birmingham Bowl: Troy (-7) vs. Duke (Noon ET, ABC)

Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois (-1) (Noon ET, ESPN)

Armed Forces Bowl: James Madison (-3) vs. Air Force (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Idaho Potato Bowl: Georgia State vs. Utah State (-2.5) (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

68 Ventures Bowl: South Alabama (-16) vs. Eastern Michigan (7 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Las Vegas Bowl: Utah (-7) vs. Northwestern (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Hawai'i Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. San Jose State (-9.5) (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Tuesday, December 26

QuickLane Bowl: Bowling Green vs. Minnesota (-3.5) (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)

First Responder Bowl: Texas State (-4) vs. Rice (5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Kansas (-12) vs. UNLV (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Wednesday, December 27

Military Bowl: Virginia Tech (-7.5) vs. Tulane (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Duke's Mayo Bowl: North Carolina vs. West Virginia (-3) (5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Holiday Bowl: No. 15 Louisville (-7.5) vs. USC (8 p.m. ET, Fox)

Texas Bowl: Texas A&M (-3.5) vs. No. 20 Oklahoma State (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Thursday, December 28

Fenway Bowl: No. 24 SMU (-11.5) vs. Boston College (11 a.m. ET, ESPN)

Pinstripe Bowl: Rutgers vs. Miami (-3.5) (2:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Pop-Tarts Bowl: No. 18 NC State vs. No. 25 Kansas State (-3.5) (5;45 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Alamo Bowl: No. 14 Arizona (-4) vs. No. 12 Oklahoma (9:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Friday, December 29

Gator Bowl: No. 22 Clemson (-7) vs. Kentucky (Noon ET, ESPN)

Sun Bowl: No. 19 Oregon State vs. No. 16 Notre Dame (-10) (2 p.m. ET, CBS)

Liberty Bowl: Memphis vs. Iowa State (-7) (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Cotton Bowl: No. 9 Missouri vs. No. 7 Ohio State (-1.5) (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Saturday, December 30

Peach Bowl: No. 11 Ole Miss vs. No. 10 Penn State (-4) (Noon ET, ESPN)

Music City Bowl: Auburn (-2.5) vs. Maryland (2 p.m. ET, ABC)

Orange Bowl: No. 6 Georgia (-14.5) vs. No. 5 Florida State (4 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Arizona Bowl: Toledo (-1.5) vs. Wyoming (4:30 p.m. ET, CW Network)

Monday, January 1

ReliaQuest Bowl: Wisconsin vs. No. 13 LSU (-10) (Noon ET, ESPN2)

Fiesta Bowl: No. 23 Liberty vs. No. 8 Oregon (-16) (1 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Citrus Bowl: No. 17 Iowa vs. No. 21 Tennessee (-8) (1 p.m. ET, ABC)

Rose Bowl: No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 1 Michigan (-1.5) (5 p.m. ET, ESPN)

Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Texas (-4.5) vs. No. 2 Washington (8:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)

No. 9 Missouri (+1.5) vs. No. 7 Ohio State

Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 18: Florida Gators safety Miguel Mitchell (10) arches out but can't stop Missouri Tigers running back Cody Schrader (7) before he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a SEC conference game between the Florida Gators and the Missouri Tigers held on Saturday Nov 18, 2023 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia MO. (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Missouri and Ohio State might have been on an even playing field with McCord on the field.

Mizzou had one of the best offenses this season behind Cook, wide receivers Luther Burden and Theo Wease and running back Cody Schrader.

Cook threw for 3,189 yards, Burden had 1,197 receiving yards, Wease caught six touchdowns and Schrader ran for 1,489 yards and 13 scores.

If all of their stars play, the Tigers had the potential to put up a ton of points on a full strength Ohio State.

The spread could move further in favor of the Tigers if Marvin Harrison Jr. opts out to prepare for the NFL draft.

The Heisman Trophy finalist is projected to be a top-five NFL draft pick and he would not gain anything from playing on December 29.

Ohio State already lost wide receiver Julian Fleming to the transfer portal, so even if Harrison played, the quarterback would be at a disadvantage with a depleted wide receiver corps.

A bet on Missouri seems like the best one to make right now, even if it is three weeks in advance, because the absences should continue to pile up for Ohio State.

No. 15 Louisville (-7.5) vs. USC

Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 2: Maurice Turner #4 of the Louisville Cardinals runs the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

The Holiday Bowl meant more to Louisville before Williams opted out.

Louisville experienced a resurgent season, led by head coach Jeff Brohm, and a spot in one of the premier bowl games will be celebrated by the entire program.

The Cardinals did not have the best offensive performance in the ACC Championship Game, but facing the Florida State Seminoles is far different from taking on USC's unit.

USC conceded at least 34 points to all of its opponents from September 30 on. The firing of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch did little to fix the issues.

Louisville's offense could feast on a USC defense that could experience some opt-outs or transfers ahead of the December 27 game in San Diego.

The Cardinals have far more motivation to win than a Williams-less USC with a defense in transition.

Gambling problem? Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369).

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visiting ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), visiting OPGR.org (OR), or calling/texting TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Odds and lines subject to change. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for full terms and conditions.