Miami (OH) vs. Fresno State: Game Time, Odds, Key Players & How to Watch Live Tonight

TUCSON, Ariz. – Bowl season heats up Saturday when the Miami (OH) RedHawks square off with the Fresno State Bulldogs in the 2025 Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, a clash that pairs the MAC’s gritty runner-up against the Mountain West’s resilient Bulldogs. Kickoff from Casino Del Sol Stadium is set for 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW, with streaming available via Sling TV and Fubo. How the teams arrive • Miami (OH) (7-6) rallied late in the season behind a stingy defense that ranks top-50 nationally in EPA against both pass and run, but the offense still averages just 20.4 points per game. Redshirt freshman QB Henry Hesson again gets the nod after injuries shuffled the depth chart. • Fresno State (8-4) counters with Temple transfer E.J. Warner (1,811 yds, 12 TDs) steering an offense missing several starters to the portal. The Bulldogs’ calling card is a defense rated 22nd in EPA per pass and anchored by sack leader Finn Claypool (6.5) and ball-hawking corner Simeon Harris (5 INT). Key storylines to watch 1. Defensive duel – Both units excel at limiting explosive plays; Fresno allows only 34% of available yards while Miami gives up 41%. Expect long fields and a premium on special teams. 2. Third-down misery – Fresno’s offense sits 126th nationally on third-down success; Miami’s offense isn’t far behind at 117th, foreshadowing plenty of punts. 3. Opt-outs and depth – The Bulldogs are down multiple skill players and two starting linemen, testing Warner’s pocket protection against Miami edge threat Caiden Wiles (7.0 sacks). Latest odds & prediction BetMGM lists Fresno State as a 6-point favorite (-220 ML) with an over/under of 42.5. Sharp consensus leans toward the under 41 or better given both offenses’ inefficiency and each defense’s ability to win early downs. Final score projection: Fresno State 20, Miami (OH) 16. How to watch • TV: The CW • Live stream: Sling TV, Fubo (free trial) • Radio: Learfield affiliates for each school Search-friendly quick hits • “Miami OH vs Fresno State time” – 4:30 p.m. ET, Dec 27, 2025 • “Miami OH vs Fresno State channel” – The CW • “Miami OH vs Fresno State odds” – Fresno -6, O/U 42.5 • “Miami OH vs Fresno State live stream” – Sling TV, Fubo Bottom line A low-scoring grinder looms in Tucson as two defense-first programs jostle for offseason momentum. If Warner handles RedHawk pressure and Fresno wins turnover margin, the Bulldogs should cover. If Miami’s front seven forces mistakes, an outright upset is on the table. Either way, expect a rock fight that stays under the total and keeps fans locked in until the final possession.