The 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl features No. 7 Baylor Bears (11-2) facing No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels (10-2) in a compelling matchup between potential playoff contenders.

Led by QB Gerry Bohanon (2,160 yards, 17 TDs) and RB Abram Smith (1,429 yards, 12 TDs), Baylor's balanced offense complements their stifling defense, which allowed just 16 points per game in their final month. The Bears went 4-1 against ranked teams this season, including a crucial 21-16 win over #5 Oklahoma State in the conference championship.

Ole Miss counters with Heisman candidate QB Matt Corral, who amassed 3,936 yards and 31 touchdowns with just four interceptions. The Rebels' high-scoring offense (36 points per game) features three running backs with 500+ yards, led by Jerrion Ealy's 703 yards. Wide receiver Dontario Drummond needs just 76 yards to reach 1,000 for the season.

Betting Odds:

• Ole Miss: -2.5 (-110), ML -130
• Baylor: +2.5 (-110), ML +110
• Total: 55.5 (Over -105, Under -115)

Prediction: While Ole Miss boasts an explosive offense, their late-season offensive decline coupled with Baylor's proven ability to shut down top teams suggests the Bears will control the tempo and claim victory in a close contest.

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