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WKU Favored in Low-Scoring 2025 New Orleans Bowl

12/23/2025

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Summary

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the 2025 New Orleans Bowl on December 23 at 5:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN.
Western Kentucky, 8-4, is favored by 5.5 points and holds a 4-0 edge over Southern Miss, 7-5.
Southern Miss recently lost head coach Charles Huff to Memphis, affecting their offensive strategy.
Betting trends project a low-scoring game with a total of 56.5 points.

History

Historical Context

The New Orleans Bowl, inaugurated in 2001, emerged from the NCAA's push to enhance postseason visibility for college football. This annual event, typically held at the Caesars Superdome, faced disruption in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina, temporarily relocating to Cajun Field. Today, teams like Western Kentucky and Southern Miss continue to shape the bowl's legacy, reflecting the evolving landscape of college athletics.

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Story summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the 2025 New Orleans Bowl on December 23 at 5:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN.
Western Kentucky, 8-4, is favored by 5.5 points and holds a 4-0 edge over Southern Miss, 7-5.
Southern Miss recently lost head coach Charles Huff to Memphis, affecting their offensive strategy.
Betting trends project a low-scoring game with a total of 56.5 points.

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