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UNLV Faces Ohio in 2025 Frisco Bowl Showdown

12/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

UNLV and Ohio will play the Frisco Bowl on December 23, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET in Frisco, Texas.
UNLV finished 10-3 under UNLV head coach Dan Mullen after losing the Mountain West Championship.
Ohio is 8-4 under interim head coach John Hauser after firing Brian Smith for misconduct.
UNLV is favored by 6.5 points; UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea and Ohio running back Sieh Bangura are key players.

History

Historical Context

The Frisco Bowl, set for December 23, 2025, reflects the NCAA's expansion of bowl games initiated in 2002, which allowed 28 postseason opportunities for teams. Notably, UNLV achieved a 10-3 record under interim coach Del Alexander, while Ohio finished 8-4 under Brian Smith. This evolution highlights the significance of coaching stability and player performance in college football's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

UNLV and Ohio will play the Frisco Bowl on December 23, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET in Frisco, Texas.
UNLV finished 10-3 under UNLV head coach Dan Mullen after losing the Mountain West Championship.
Ohio is 8-4 under interim head coach John Hauser after firing Brian Smith for misconduct.
UNLV is favored by 6.5 points; UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea and Ohio running back Sieh Bangura are key players.

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