Independence Bowl Odds, Predictions & Bowl History

California +3.5 (-110) +145

Texas Tech -3.5 (-110) -170

Cal +3.5 (-110) over Texas Tech

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California +3.5 (-110) +145

Texas Tech -3.5 (-110) -170

• Cal got hot late in the regular season just to get to bowl eligibility, providing them with some momentum going into bowl season.
• This season’s Pac-12 was incredibly difficult to navigate, making Cal better than their 6-6 record would indicate.

The Independence Bowl is one of the most historic college football bowl games each year. This staple of the college football bowl schedule features some respectable name-brand programs on a regular basis, and generates pretty decent betting interest as a result. Continue reading for a preview of this year’s Independence Bowl and a look back at the history of this contest as well.

2023 Independence Bowl Analysis

In this year’s Independence Bowl, we get a matchup between the Cal Golden Bears and Texas Tech Red Raiders. Cal comes into this game having won three straight games just to get to bowl eligibility with six wins. The question will be whether they can sustain that momentum after some considerable time off in order to finish their season with a victory over their opponents from the Big 12.

For Cal, defensive consistency has been a question mark for them this year. They were torn up by elite offensive teams like USC and Oregon this year, but did a great job late in the season to lock down opponents like UCLA to get into a bowl game. Where Cal’s defense lands in this game is anyone’s guess, though Texas Tech’s lack of consistent play on the offensive side of the ball could work in Cal’s favor.

Independence Bowl History

The Independence Bowl has been played since 1976, making it one of the oldest bowl games in the rotation to this day. As far as conference tie-ins are concerned, this game is in an interesting position, as there is the potential for teams from the Pac-12, Conference USA, the AAC, and the Big 12 that could take part, though the Pac-12 is being eliminated from the mix. Independent programs are also involved in select years.

Bowl Game MVPs

Naturally, the history of Independence Bowl MVPs is a prestigious list, given how many editions of this game have been played and the power conference teams that have been involved. Below is the list of MVPs from this game, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

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