College football picks today: Friday's best bets include Rate Bowl play [12/26/2025]

Today’s college football picks for December 26, 2025 are here, with New Mexico vs. Minnesota among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s college football play.

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List of college football picks today [12/26, updated 4:08PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best college football bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 26, 2025.

Minnesota -1.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Rate Bowl (4:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Minnesota -1.5 at -110 odds. A 58.1% probability produces an edge of 5.7%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.

Minnesota ML (-124)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Rate Bowl (4:30PM ET, Friday)

Minnesota ML carries a 4.2% edge and a probability of 59.5% at -124 odds, according to our model.

UTSA -6.5 (-112)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)

UTSA -6.5 vs. Florida International at -112 odds shows a 3.9% edge, supported by a 56.7% probability in simulations.

Georgia Tech ML (+155)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 43.8%
• Matchup: Pop-Tarts Bowl (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 4.6% edge and 43.8% probability make Georgia Tech at the moneyline at a value play in the Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young matchup, per our model.

Minnesota ML (-124)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: Rate Bowl (4:30PM ET, Friday)

Minnesota ML at -124 odds presents a 4.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 59.5%.

UTSA -6.5 (-112)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on UTSA -6.5 at -112 odds, supported by an edge of 3.9%.

Penn State ML (+124)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 48.1%
• Matchup: Pinstripe Bowl (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Penn State ML at +124 odds. A 48.1% probability produces a 3.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

Penn State +2.5 (-104)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Pinstripe Bowl (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.3% edge on a 54.3% probability makes Penn State +2.5 at -104 odds a solid value play in today's Penn State vs. Clemson matchup.

Florida International vs. UTSA over 61.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model projects value on over 61.5 points at -110 odds. A 54.7% probability produces a 2.3% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

NCAAF best bets summary: Friday, 12/26/2025

As of 4:08PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
New Mexico vs. Minnesota	Minnesota -1.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.7%	58.1%
New Mexico vs. Minnesota	Minnesota ML	-124 @ FanDuel	4.2%	59.5%
Florida International vs. UTSA	UTSA -6.5	-112 @ FanDuel	3.9%	56.7%
Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young	Georgia Tech ML	+155 @ BetMGM	4.6%	43.8%
New Mexico vs. Minnesota	Minnesota ML	-124 @ FanDuel	4.2%	59.5%
Florida International vs. UTSA	UTSA -6.5	-112 @ FanDuel	3.9%	56.7%
Penn State vs. Clemson	Penn State ML	+124 @ DraftKings	3.5%	48.1%
Penn State vs. Clemson	Penn State +2.5	-104 @ FanDuel	3.3%	54.3%
Florida International vs. UTSA	Over 61.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.3%	54.7%

List of upcoming college football games to bet on now

• New Mexico vs. Minnesota (4:30PM ET, Friday)
• Florida International vs. UTSA (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• Penn State vs. Clemson (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Connecticut vs. Army (2:15PM ET, Saturday)
• Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for December 26, 2025, featuring plays such as Minnesota -1.5 and Minnesota ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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