hawaii football: Bowl game schedule today, Previewing the college football Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24

Hawaii football: Bowl game schedule today, Previewing the college football Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24

The Hawaii football Bowl game schedule is today. Previewing the college football Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24, but you know what? The state of Hawaii is going to confirm that tonight's football game will be played, which is this one. Cal vs. Hawaii. And look at these lines,

Joe. Cal's early numbers are minus 1.5 at 3:30, with Hawaii favored. 55 and a half yesterday. It's down to 50 and a half tonight because of some strong winds.

This is one of those bowl games that I give CalHawaii special treatment. Tonight. Joe, what's your spread line? Okay,

That's great, you're right, Donnie. It's a tradition, right? And you've got to like it because it's also the only game on the board here.

Hawaii's Strategy and Key Player Absence

Tonight, but when you think of Hawaii, and you think of sports in Hawaii, you think of overs, Donnie, right?

Because usually the first thing that comes to our minds is, hey, oh, there's going to be points. Why? Well, because, well, Hawaii, that's all they do is throw the ball.

And they throw it a lot, Donnie. I think they throw it at the highest rate of any team in college football. Here's the problem. We've seen nothing but low numbers on the board here, Donnie.

This thing opened at $55 and a half, and now all of a sudden we're down to $50 and a half. That's a huge drop for a game in Hawaii. Number one, after this game is on,

You're going to get a lot of wind in Honolulu. And number two, Donnie, you also have Team Hawaii's leading receiver, the guy who caught and was responsible for 65 percent of the catches and yards gained through the passing game.

He's opting out. So, he's not playing in this game, which means that of the receivers who didn't get action this year, he's going to see action in this game.

Which is, if there's one thing Cal did well all year, it was pass defense. They're not great at running the ball, but they defended the pass very well. The problem is, Hawaii refused to run the ball.

So, if you're looking at that number and going, "Wow, that seems low." You're right. But it's low for a reason. I wouldn't expect any big high-scoring shots here tonight.

NBA Action and Handicapping Woes

tonight, by the way. Had a 13-pointlead, Joe in the fourth quarteryesterday. Went up and smoked. Welcometo the NBA. Welcome to handicapping. Let's get to another bowl game and a

Friday's Bowl Game: Central Michigan vs. Northwestern

Spread line. Joe, Friday afternoon, 1:00, when you're starting to clean up the Christmas mess there. Central Michigan will face Northwestern. Mack,

Shout out to Joe because it's their Super Bowl. Maybe a little overbuy here. Central Michigan opened as a 13 and a half point dog. Now it's down to 10 and a half,

Joe, the least outlets for Northwestern as the favorite. At least 42 and a half total in this game. Sportsball over the game. Stop. Stop it. What is that, Joe? What is your spread line? What is that,

Donnie, a conference game in September. And it should be because that's what it feels like. It feels like Northwestern is doing a tune-up against an AMAC team to start the season.

But instead, we're getting it to end this season. And the only reason I bring this game up is that it's the first of three games that are going to start.

That we have such a big Friday slate of games coming up here. So, it should be good. And by the way, it's been nothing but Central Michigan money, Donnie. 12 1/2 is about 13 points, which is what Northwestern opened with.

It's 10:30 here now. Oh, and that's low tomorrow, it's in Detroit, which should be interesting, right? So, I don't necessarily think we're going to have a lot of problems with the weather.

Oh, but that just tells you everything you need to know about these two teams. 42 and a half and double-digit favorites. Yeah, I'll just take the points in that.

Donnie, by the way, Joe, Michigan stays cool like 11 months out of the year. Central Michigan gets a bowl, and it's usually like, "Hey, we're going to the Bahamas for the Popeyes Bowl or whatever."

That's awesome. They've got to go, man. I mean, get these kids, man. I'm not going to get out of here. Let's keep it moving, Joe. Cotton

The Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State

Bowl. By the way, I get angry about another thing: the playoff game should not be associated with any bowl game. So Miami wins this game, or Ohio State wins this game.

They're the Cotton Bowl champions and the playoff round again. Stop the madness. Your playoff victory. Take it like that. Miami is going to take on Ohio State on New Year's Eve.

Joe at 7:30 p.m. Dallas is the 9-3 favorite over Ohio State. 42 and a half total. Canes and Bucks. Can they avenge the national championship they were robbed of in 2002?

Joe, what's your spread line? Okay, let me just say this, okay? Because, unlike the original Cotton Bowl game, it's played in Jerry World. Oh, not the kind of thing we usually get

When OU plays Texas, and they're out there, oh wait for it, Cotton Bowl. But this isn't here, Donnie. We're talking about being in Jerry World here.

And it's going to be electric. But let's face it, Donnie, look at this headline, it was nine-thirty. Oh, and where are we? It's nine-thirty right now, and I can't see anything but tickets and money on Ohio State.

And I think that's right. It should be high. It stays high. They were ranked first all season until they lost the Big 10 championship. But this line isn't making it, Donnie.

Unless you're in and there's only one sportsbook here in Florida and they're under seven-thirty, Donnie. What does that tell you? You think Miami's money is hard to flow to Florida?

I can guarantee you it is. But everywhere else is 9.5. So, you've got all these tickets and all this money going to Ohio State, and this line hasn't moved

And I don't think it's going to go any other way, and that's to Miami. It's a lot of points here. Another big spread with a low total, Donnie, which is going down to 41.5 in some places.

Expect some defense between these two teams, and I agree. Okay, let's get popping here. Nail

Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

Hawaii tonight. Give people what they need at 8:00 tonight when you're struggling to get out of Dodge with the family.

The three and a half line is now a one and a half point favorite for Hawaii. But I'm looking at this tomorrow, Joe, and I'm buying what the books are giving.

55 and a half down to 51 at many outlets. I'm going down today. Nails, Hawaii, college football, beards, hats, and all. Enjoy it, Joe. So, there you go.

We're all done for Christmas break. We're going to take tomorrow off, but we'll be back live Friday morning. So, hopefully, everyone out there will open up and get the presents they want.

. Juriri, what do you think of that? Sounds like a good deal, though. I have to make sure the ice machine is working, Donnie. So, yeah, I'll have to do a little shoveling later. Joe Reindeer and Donnie on the right. We'll see you Friday morning. Take care.