Ole Miss and Duke square off in the 2025 Gator Bowl game on the second day of the year. Here’s the latest prediction for the matchup from an expert football model that projects scores and picks winners.

SportsLine's model revealed its college football picks for Duke Blue Devils vs. Ole Miss Rebels in the 2025 Gator Bowl on Thursday

After missing out on the College Football Playoff, Ole Miss is heavily favored against Duke in the Gator Bowl.

Eric Cohen, one of SportsLine's most profitable college football expert, has revealed his Duke vs. Ole Miss picks for the Gator Bowl 2025 on Thursday

The Ole Miss Rebels and the Duke Blue Devils meet for the Gator Bowl on January 2, 2025. Date: Jan. 2 Ole Miss and Duke play at 8 p.m. ET.

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Ole Miss should prove to be too much for Duke in this one. The Rebels cruise to their third double-digit-win season in the last four years, and they go into the offseason a winner as they look to reset and give the College Football Playoff another shot in 2025.

Everything you need to know to watch the Ole Miss Rebels vs. Duke Blue Devils in the Gator Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss’ all-time passing leader, will take the field in Jacksonville, along with NFL prospects Trey Amos, Walter Nolen and Jared Ivey. On the other hand, Duke will be without quarterback Maalik Murphy and running back Star Thomas, both of whom entered the transfer portal.