New Orleans Bowl
- Matchup: Jacksonville State vs Louisiana
- Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Time: 2:15p.m. ET
- Stadium: Caesar’s Superdome (New Orleans, LA)
- ’23 Winner:
Jacksonville State
New Orleans Bowl Odds
This year’s New Orleans Bowl is the 23th edition of the game and will be held on Saturday, December 16 at 2:15 PM EST. It’s played annually at the 73,000-seat Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Betting odds for the New Orleans Bowl aren’t available, since the teams haven’t yet been announced. Check out the odds above to place your bet.
Understanding The R&L Carriers Odds
The 2021 New Orleans Bowl was between 16th-ranked Louisiana and the Marshall Thundering Herd, with the moneyline listing the Ragin’ Cajuns as -180 favorites. Marshall was listed as the underdog at +155. For a bettor to win $100 on their wager, they would have to risk $180 if picking Louisiana to win. However, a $100 bet on Marshall would pay $155 if the Herd won the game.
Louisiana was a four-point favorite on the spread. A bet on them to win the game by five or more points would’ve paid the same on the spread as a wager on Marshall to win the game or lose by three points or less. Spread betting odds in college football are usually at -110 on both sides of the line.
Last year’s New Orleans Bowl over/under on the New Orleans Bowl was 55.5 points, which meant the combined total score between both NCAAF teams would need to be 56 or higher for a wager on the over to win. A total score of 55 points or less would be required for the under to win. There was no push possible for this over/under of 55.5.
Louisiana won the 2021 New Orleans Bowl 36-21. Wagers on the Ragin’ Cajuns would’ve been winners, and bets on Marshall would have settled as a loss. Also, the total final score of 57 points would have meant a bet on a total of more than 55.5 points was the winning bet on the over/under.
New Orleans Bowl Betting Trends & Tips
Looking at past trends regarding the New Orleans Bowl odds, college football players can see that these are a great way to gain knowledge that can be used for wagering on college football.
There are many college football betting trends to take into account when preparing to bet on the New Orleans Bowl:
- The North Texas Mean Green have five New Orleans Bowl appearances, losing four games, and have the most losses in the event.
- Louisiana have the most appearances in the New Orleans Bowl, with six. However, two of their wins were vacated in 2011 and 2013.
- The Appalachian State Mountaineers hold the record for the most wins without a loss in the history of the New Orleans Bowl, with a 2-0 record.
- The Arkansas State Red Wolves have the most losses in the history of the New Orleans Bowl, with two defeats in their only appearances in the event.
New Orleans Bowl History
The New Orleans Bowl is an NCAA postseason college football bowl game.It has been known as the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl since 2006. Starting in 2002, the game was played between the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA. In 2010, Ohio University represented the Mid-American Conference at the game when UTEP competed in another bowl game as the Sun Belt representative.
The New Orleans Bowl has featured teams from the Sun Belt Conference and C-USA for the last five years and is played every season at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. The first game was in 2001 and featured the Sun Belt Conference against C-USA.
The Sun Belt typically sends its conference champion to appear in the New Orleans Bowl. However, it has kept open the option of sending the team to appear in other postseason games, which it did in 2013.
The Colorado State Rams won the first New Orleans Bowl with a 45-20 victory against North Texas. It was the first and only win for the Mountain West Conference, which has appeared three times and holds a 1-2 record.
The Sun Belt Conference has 21 appearances in the New Orleans Bowl and also has the most wins with a 12-7 record. The conference has also won the last five games and has won seven times since 2012.
The New Orleans Bowl always attracts some decent postseason crowds, typically bringing in more than 20,000 fans each year to see some of the most competitive games of the postseason. The 2013 matchup between Louisiana Lafayette and Tulane set a record for the largest crowd at the event, with close to 55,000 fans in attendance.
New Orleans Bowl Scores (Playoffs)
The New Orleans Bowl has featured several high-scoring games, with the Sun Belt Conference being the most dominant conference with five straight wins. Six of the last seven games have exceeded 48 total points, with Appalachian State coming out on top twice during that period. The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns have the most appearances in the event, with six. However, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles have the most victories in the New Orleans Bowl with four.
| Season | WON | LOST | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WKU | South Alabama | 44-23 |
| 2021 | Ragin Cajuns | Marshall Thundering | 36-21 |
| 2020 | Georgia Southern | Louisiana Tech | 38-3 |
| 2019 | Appalachian State | UAB | 31-17 |
| 2018 | Appalachian State | Middle Tennessee | 45-13 |
| 2017 | Troy | North Texas | 50-30 |
| 2016 | Southern Mississippi | Louisiana-Lafayette | 28-21 |
| 2015 | Louisiana Tech | Arkansas State | 47-28 |
| 2014 | Louisiana-Lafayette | Nevada | 16-3 |
| 2013 | Louisiana-Lafayette | Tulane | 24-21 |
| 2012 | Louisiana-Lafayette | East Carolina | 43-34 |
| 2011 | Louisiana-Lafayette | San Diego State | 32-30 |
| 2010 | Troy | Ohio | 48-21 |
| 2009 | Middle Tennessee State | Southern Mississippi | 42-32 |
| 2008 | Southern Mississippi | Troy | 30-27 (OT) |
| 2007 | Florida Atlantic | Memphis | 44-27 |
| 2006 | Troy | Rice | 41-17 |
| 2005 | Southern Mississippi | Arkansas State | 31-19 |
| 2004 | Southern Mississippi | North Texas | 31-10 |
| 2003 | Memphis | North Texas | 27-17 |
| 2002 | North Texas | Cincinnati | 24-19 |
| 2001 | Colorado State | North Texas | 45-20 |
| Wins | Teams | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Southern Miss Eagles | 2004, 2005, 2008, 2016 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021 |
| 3 | Troy | 2006, 2010, 2017 |
