The 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl features a compelling matchup between No. 7 Baylor (11-2) and No. 8 Ole Miss (10-2), pitting strength against strength with Baylor's elite defense facing Ole Miss' high-powered offense.

Baylor Bears Overview:

• Strong 11-2 season with 4-1 record vs ranked teams
• QB Gerry Bohanon: 2,160 yards, 17 TDs, 6 INTs
• RB Abram Smith: 1,429 rushing yards, 12 TDs
• Defense allowing just 16 points per game in final month
• Balanced offensive attack between run and pass

Ole Miss Rebels Overview:

• Impressive 10-2 season, averaging 36 points per game
• QB Matt Corral: 3,936 yards, 31 TDs, 4 INTs
• RB Jerrion Ealy leads rushing attack with 703 yards
• WR Dontario Drummond near 1,000 receiving yards
• Only losses to #1 Alabama and #18 Auburn

Betting Lines:

• Ole Miss (-2.5) slight favorite
• Moneyline: Ole Miss -130, Baylor +110
• Over/Under: 55.5 points (-105 over, -115 under)

Keys to Victory:

• Baylor must control time of possession
• Defense needs to get off field on third downs
• Limit Corral's opportunities to score

Prediction: Expect a close game with Baylor's defense being the difference-maker, leading to a Bears victory and Sugar Bowl trophy.

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