The Guaranteed Rate Bowl sees the Kansas Jayhawks and the UNLV Rebels take the field on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The matchup starts at 9:00 PM ET and airs on ESPN.
The Jayhawks won 49-16 last time out when they met the Cincinnati Bearcats. In their most recent outing, the Rebels took on the Boise State Broncos and lost by a final score of 44-20.
In that last outing for the Jayhawks, Jason Bean completed 13 of 17 passing attempts (76.5%) and totaled 250 yards through the air, completing two touchdown passes and two touchdowns as a runner. Devin Neal had 10 rushing attempts and finished with 106 yards and two touchdowns. Lawrence Arnold ended the contest with three catches for 74 yards.
For the Rebels in their last game, Jayden Maiava completed 15 of 29 passing attempts (51.7%) and totaled 166 yards through the air while throwing two interceptions. Vincent Davis had 14 rushing attempts and finished with 55 yards and one touchdown. Ricky White ended the contest with six catches for 86 yards.
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Kansas Players to Watch
- Bean leads his team with 1,681 passing yards (186.8 per game) and has a 61.4% completion percentage (105-of-171), throwing 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions. He also has 261 rushing yards on 41 carries (with three touchdowns), averaging 29 yards per game.
- Neal has rushed for a team-high 1,209 yards on 183 carries (100.8 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns. He also has 214 receiving yards on 24 catches (17.8 yards per game) and one touchdown.
- Daniel Hishaw Jr. has 599 yards on 116 carries (49.9 ypg), with eight rushing touchdowns.
- Arnold has hauled in 38 receptions for 650 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 54.2 receiving yards per game.
- Quentin Skinner has also tacked on 507 yards on 27 catches and two touchdowns. He puts up 50.7 receiving yards per game this year.
- This season Mason Fairchild is averaging 42.2 yards per game, with 25 catches for 422 yards and three touchdowns.
UNLV Players to Watch
- This campaign, Maiava has recorded 2,792 passing yards (214.8 yards per game) while completing 201 of 319 passes (63% completion percentage), with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has added 261 rushing yards on 69 carries (plus three touchdowns), averaging 20.1 yards per game.
- Davis has racked up a team-best 722 rushing yards (55.5 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Jai’Den Thomas has rushed for 503 yards on 108 carries (38.7 yards per game), with 12 touchdowns on the ground this year.
- White has grabbed 82 passes for a team-best 1,384 yards with seven touchdowns. He averages 106.5 yards per game.
- Jacob De Jesus has added 52 catches for 511 yards and two touchdowns this year. He puts up 39.3 receiving yards per game.
- Kaleo Ballungay has 297 receiving yards on 16 receptions, with two touchdowns, averaging 42.4 yards per game.
Kansas Recent Stat Leaders
- The Jayhawks’ defensive unit has been helped by the contributions of Ben Easters in their last three games, who has collected .
- The Jayhawks’ defense has been helped in their last three games by the play of Hayden Hatcher, who has posted five tackles.
- As part of the Jayhawks’ defense, Luke Grimm has posted five tackles in their last three games.
- Arnold has been an important piece of the Jayhawks’ defensive unit in their last three games, with five tackles.
UNLV Recent Stat Leaders
- On defense, Corey Thompson Jr. has helped keep opposing offenses in check with five tackles in the Rebels’ last three outings.
- Timothy Conerly has delivered five tackles for the Rebels in their last three contests.
- The Rebels’ Cameron Oliver has totaled seven tackles in the Rebels’ last three outings.
- Dominic Gicinto has compiled seven tackles for the Rebels in their last three games.
Kansas vs. UNLV Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -11.5 | -110 | -110 | 67.5 | -108 | -112 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Kansas | UNLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 33.6 (40) | 34.3 (18) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.8 (56) | 27 (87) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 12 (46) | 11 (38) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 13 (64) | 18 (10) |
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