Ole Miss and Duke square off in the 2025 Gator Bowl game on the second day of the year. Here’s the latest prediction for the matchup from an expert football model that projects scores and picks winners.

After missing out on the College Football Playoff, Ole Miss is heavily favored against Duke in the Gator Bowl.

No. 14 Ole Miss closes out the season against Duke with historic 10-win seasons on the line. The Rebels ended the year as the third team out of the College Football Playoff after dropping stunners against Kentucky and Florida.

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Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss’ all-time passing leader, will take the field in Jacksonville, along with NFL prospects Trey Amos, Walter Nolen and Jared Ivey. On the other hand, Duke will be without quarterback Maalik Murphy and running back Star Thomas, both of whom entered the transfer portal.

Jaxson Dart never considered skipping Ole Miss’ bowl game. Not after the Rebels were eliminated from College Football Playoff contention.

The Ole Miss Rebels and the Duke Blue Devils meet for the Gator Bowl on January 2, 2025. Date: Jan. 2 Ole Miss and Duke play at 8 p.m. ET. Spread favorite: Ole Miss (-17.5) Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services.

Eric Cohen, one of SportsLine's most profitable college football expert, has revealed his Duke vs. Ole Miss picks for the Gator Bowl 2025 on Thursday