The Mustangs will play the Wildcats on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, in the annual Trust & Will Holiday Bowl event. The matchup takes place at Snapdragon Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Best Mustangs at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog SMU | Favorite Arizona |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog SMU | Favorite Arizona |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Arizona is a -1 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while SMU is a +1 -113 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 52 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 52 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
Arizona is a -115 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and SMU is a -108 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetRiversBet |
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SMU
Arizona
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | +1 -113-1 -110 |
Underdog SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $88.5 at -113 odds.
A +1 SMU underdog bet wins if the result is a tie, or they win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 1. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Arizona - Arizona bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1 Arizona favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 1. Your bet loses if the result is a tie, or they lose outright.
SMU at Arizona Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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SMU
Arizona
First Team To Score
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | -115-118Bet |
SMU
Arizona
Tie
First to 15 Points
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | -120-125+5000Bet |
SMU
Arizona
Tie
First to 20 Points
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | -110-115+1500Bet |
SMU
Arizona
Tie
First to 25 Points
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | +123+117+370Bet |
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SMU
Arizona
Tie
First to 30 Points
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | +180+170+150Bet |
SMU
Arizona
Tie
First to 35 Points
1/02/26 8:00pm EST | +340+320-190Bet |
Arizona
Team Total Points
SMU at ARIZ 1/02/26 8:00pm EST | 26.5 o -11426.5 u -114Bet |
SMU
Team Total Points
SMU at ARIZ 1/02/26 8:00pm EST | 25.5 o -12125.5 u -108Bet |
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Arizona
To Score First & Win
SMU at ARIZ 1/02/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +188No -265Bet |
SMU
To Score First & Win
SMU at ARIZ 1/02/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +195No -275Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Bowls | Arizona vs SMU Friday, January 2nd, 2026 Trust & Will Holiday Bowl | SMU 24, ARIZ 19 Snapdragon Stadium | SMU by 5 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| ACC | |||||||||
| SMU | 6-2 | 0.750 | 9 | 4 | 419 | 267 | 5-1 | 3-3 | W1 |
| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Arizona | 6-3 | 0.667 | 9 | 4 | 410 | 251 | 6-1 | 3-2 | L1 |
SMU & Arizona Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
SMU Championship Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| SMU | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Arizona | +25000 Bet |
SMU & Arizona Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Texas A&M vs SMU | SMU 42, ETAM 13 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Baylor vs SMU | BAY 48, SMU 45 (2OT) Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | SMU vs Missouri State | SMU 28, MOST 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | TCU 35, SMU 24 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Syracuse vs SMU | SMU 31, SYR 18 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Stanford vs SMU | SMU 34, STAN 10 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Clemson | SMU 35, CLEM 24 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | SMU vs Wake Forest | WAKE 13, SMU 12 Saturday, October 25th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Miami (FL) vs SMU | SMU 26, MIA 20 (OT) Saturday, November 1st, 2025 |
| Week 11 | SMU vs Boston College | SMU 45, BC 13 Saturday, November 8th, 2025 |
| Week 13 | Louisville vs SMU | SMU 38, LOU 6 Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 |
| Week 14 | SMU vs California | CAL 38, SMU 35 Saturday, November 29th, 2025 |
| Bowls | Arizona vs SMU Trust & Will Holiday Bowl | SMU 24, ARIZ 19 Friday, January 2nd, 2026 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Hawaii vs Arizona | ARIZ 40, HAW 6 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Weber State vs Arizona | ARIZ 48, WEB 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Kansas State vs Arizona | ARIZ 23, KSU 17 Friday, September 12th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Arizona vs Iowa State | ISU 39, ARIZ 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Oklahoma State vs Arizona | ARIZ 41, OKST 13 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | BYU vs Arizona | BYU 33, ARIZ 27 (2OT) Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Arizona vs Houston | HOU 31, ARIZ 28 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Arizona vs Colorado | ARIZ 52, COLO 17 Saturday, November 1st, 2025 |
| Week 11 | Kansas vs Arizona | ARIZ 24, KU 20 Saturday, November 8th, 2025 |
| Week 12 | Arizona vs Cincinnati | ARIZ 30, CIN 24 Saturday, November 15th, 2025 |
| Week 13 | Baylor vs Arizona | ARIZ 41, BAY 17 Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 |
| Week 14 | Arizona vs Arizona State | ARIZ 23, ASU 7 Friday, November 28th, 2025 |
| Bowls | Arizona vs SMU Trust & Will Holiday Bowl | SMU 24, ARIZ 19 Friday, January 2nd, 2026 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SMU vs Arizona College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the SMU vs Arizona Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs Arizona Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.