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College football picks today: Friday's best bets include First Responder Bowl play [12/26/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get college football picks and best bets for Friday, December 26, 2025.
Today’s college football picks for December 26, 2025 are here, with Florida International vs. UTSA and New Mexico vs. Minnesota among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s college football schedule.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest football odds to find real betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of college football picks today [12/26, updated 1:35AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s best college football bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 26, 2025.
UTSA -5.5 (-108)
- Edge: 5.8%
- Probability: 57.8%
- Matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Our model has identified value on UTSA -5.5 at -108 odds. A 57.8% probability produces an edge of 5.8%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.
Minnesota ML (-120)
- Edge: 4.3%
- Probability: 58.9%
- Matchup: Rate Bowl (4:30PM ET, Friday)
Minnesota ML carries a 4.3% edge and a probability of 58.9% at -120 odds, according to our model.
Florida International vs. UTSA over 59.5 points (-115)
- Edge: 2.9%
- Probability: 56.4%
- Matchup: First Responder Bowl (8:00PM ET, Friday)
Florida International vs. UTSA over 59.5 points at -115 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 56.4% probability in simulations.
Central Michigan vs. Northwestern under 43.5 points (-115)
- Edge: 2.2%
- Probability: 55.7%
- Matchup: GameAbove Sports Bowl (1:00PM ET, Friday)
A 2.2% edge and 55.7% probability make Central Michigan vs. Northwestern under 43.5 points at a value play in the Central Michigan vs. Northwestern matchup, per our model.
NCAAF best bets summary: Friday, 12/26/2025
As of 1:35AM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International vs. UTSA | UTSA -5.5 | -108 @ DraftKings | 5.8% | 57.8% |
| New Mexico vs. Minnesota | Minnesota ML | -120 @ BetMGM | 4.3% | 58.9% |
| Florida International vs. UTSA | Over 59.5 Points | -115 @ BetMGM | 2.9% | 56.4% |
| Central Michigan vs. Northwestern | Under 43.5 Points | -115 @ BetMGM | 2.2% | 55.7% |
List of upcoming college football games to bet on now
- Central Michigan vs. Northwestern (1:00PM ET, Friday)
- New Mexico vs. Minnesota (4:30PM ET, Friday)
- Florida International vs. UTSA (8:00PM ET, Friday)
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Conclusion
Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for December 26, 2025, featuring plays such as UTSA -5.5 and Minnesota ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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