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Toledo @ Michigan State

Today • 8:00 PM ET

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TOL

20.03 @ 28.16

MSU

Rockets vs Spartans · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
TOL TOL	20.03	+10.5 -114 FanDuel	o48.0 -108 Caesars	+340 FanDuel
MSU MSU	28.16	-10.5 +100 BetMGM	u48.5 -110 bet365	-400 bet365

Top Projection Chrishon McCray u59.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

u59.5-115

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UTEP @ Oklahoma

Today • 8:00 PM ET

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UTEP

4.99 @ 45.44

OKLA

Miners vs Sooners · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
UTEP UTEP	4.99	+41.5 -105 BetMGM	o50.5 -110 Hard Rock Bet	+4000 FanDuel
OKLA OKLA	45.44	-41.5 -105 Fanatics Sportsbook	u51.5 -108 DraftKings	-30000 FanDuel

Top Projection Trell Harris o59.5 Receiving Yards (+115)

o49.5-118

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Miami (FL) @ Stanford

Today • 9:00 PM ET

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MIA

35.24 @ 12.34

STAN

Hurricanes vs Cardinal · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
MIA MIA	35.24	-21.5 -110 DraftKings	o45.5 -112 FanDuel	-3000 Fanatics Sportsbook
STAN STAN	12.34	+21.5 -110 DraftKings	u47.0 -111 BetRivers	+1600 FanDuel

Top Projection Mark Fletcher Jr. o78.5 Rushing Yards (-123)

o78.5-123

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Fresno State @ USC

Today • 9:00 PM ET

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FRES

15.06 @ 36.67

USC

Bulldogs vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
FRES FRES	15.06	+23.5 -112 DraftKings	o50.5 -115 bet365	+1300 BetRivers
USC USC	36.67	-23.5 -108 DraftKings	u51.5 -109 BetRivers	-1800 DraftKings

Top Projection Trent Mosley o59.5 Receiving Yards (+101)

o56.5-115

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Liberty @ James Madison

Sep 05 • 12:00 PM ET

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LIB

22.07 @ 30.06

JMU

Flames vs Dukes · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
LIB LIB	22.07	+6.5 -110 BetMGM	o50.5 -105 theScore Bet	+205 BetRivers
JMU JMU	30.06	-6.5 -105 bet365	u51.5 -115 BetRivers	-220 FanDuel

Ohio @ Nebraska

Sep 05 • 12:00 PM ET

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OHIO

12.99 @ 34.84

NEB

Bobcats vs Cornhuskers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
OHIO OHIO	12.99	+24.5 -115 Hard Rock Bet	o45.5 -113 FanDuel	+1600 BetRivers
NEB NEB	34.84	-24.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	u47.5 -115 Hard Rock Bet	-2500 bet365

Top Projection Preston Bowman o24.5 Receiving Yards (-104)

o23.5-115

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Oregon State @ Houston

Sep 05 • 12:00 PM ET

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ORST

13.81 @ 35.57

HOU

Beavers vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
ORST ORST	13.81	+21.5 -110 Hard Rock Bet	o50.0 -110 BetRivers	+1000 DraftKings
HOU HOU	35.57	-21.5 +100 theScore Bet	u51.5 -128 FanDuel	-1500 Fanatics Sportsbook

Top Projection Patrick Overmyer o24.5 Receiving Yards (+102)

o22.5-115

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East Carolina @ Alabama

Sep 05 • 12:00 PM ET

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ECU

12.90 @ 39.14

ALA

Pirates vs Crimson Tide · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
ECU ECU	12.90	+28.5 -115 bet365	o52.5 -105 theScore Bet	+2400 BetRivers
ALA ALA	39.14	-28.5 +100 FanDuel	u52.5 -108 DraftKings	-5000 BetMGM

Top Projection Ashton Gray o39.5 Rushing Yards (+115)

o37.5-115

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North Texas @ Indiana

Sep 05 • 12:00 PM ET

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UNT

10.06 @ 49.48

Mean Green vs Hoosiers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
UNT UNT	10.06	+40.5 -108 BetMGM	o55.5 -110 theScore Bet	--
IU IU	49.48	-40.5 -108 Caesars	u57.0 -114 BetRivers	--

Top Projection Josh Hoover o249.5 Passing Yards (+120)

o232.5-120

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Coastal Carolina @ West Virginia

Sep 05 • 12:00 PM ET

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CCU

17.46 @ 37.56

WVU

Chanticleers vs Mountaineers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
CCU CCU	17.46	+21.5 -110 bet365	o54.5 -114 FanDuel	+1050 BetMGM
WVU WVU	37.56	-21.5 -105 FanDuel	u55.5 -105 bet365	-1450 DraftKings

Top Projection Ryan Ward o8.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

o8.5-115

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Miami (OH) @ Pittsburgh

Sep 05 • 12:30 PM ET

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M-OH

15.86 @ 32.94

PITT

RedHawks vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
M-OH M-OH	15.86	+16.5 -105 bet365	o47.5 -110 BetMGM	+600 Hard Rock Bet
PITT PITT	32.94	-16.5 -105 theScore Bet	u47.5 -107 Caesars	-752 BetMGM

Top Projection Rodney Nelson u14.5 Receiving Yards (-110)

u15.5-115

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Ball State @ Ohio State

Sep 05 • 12:30 PM ET

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BALL

0.83 @ 52.94

OSU

Cardinals vs Buckeyes · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
BALL BALL	0.83	+50.5 -110 Fanatics Sportsbook	o56.5 +100 theScore Bet	+8000 FanDuel
OSU OSU	52.94	-50.5 -105 bet365	u56.5 -108 DraftKings	--

Top Projection Jeremiah Smith o89.5 Receiving Yards (+115)

o80.5-114

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Kent State @ South Carolina

Sep 05 • 12:45 PM ET

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KENT

8.85 @ 43.80

SOCAR

Golden Flashes vs Gamecocks · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
KENT KENT	8.85	+36.5 -110 Hard Rock Bet	o53.5 -110 Fanatics Sportsbook	+5000 DraftKings
SOCAR SOCAR	43.80	-36.5 -105 Fanatics Sportsbook	u54.5 -114 FanDuel	-100000 DraftKings

Top Projection Nyck Harbor o69.5 Receiving Yards (-103)

o64.5-115

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Tulane @ Duke

Sep 05 • 3:30 PM ET

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TULN

22.72 @ 30.77

DUKE

Green Wave vs Blue Devils · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
TULN TULN	22.72	+8.5 -115 Hard Rock Bet	o50.5 -115 bet365	+260 DraftKings
DUKE DUKE	30.77	-8.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	u51.5 -115 FanDuel	-300 theScore Bet

Top Projection Jared Richardson o49.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

o47.5-115

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Boise State @ Oregon

Sep 05 • 3:30 PM ET

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BSU

14.23 @ 38.65

ORE

Broncos vs Ducks · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
BSU BSU	14.23	+25.5 -115 Fanatics Sportsbook	o51.5 -108 DraftKings	+1800 theScore Bet
ORE ORE	38.65	-25.5 -105 Fanatics Sportsbook	u58.5 -265 FanDuel	-2500 Hard Rock Bet

Top Projection Dakorien Moore o47.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

o47.5-114

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Texas State @ Texas

Sep 05 • 3:30 PM ET

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TXST

16.41 @ 44.72

TEX

$TEX logo$

Bobcats vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
TXST TXST	16.41	+30.5 -115 Hard Rock Bet	o59.5 -105 theScore Bet	+3000 theScore Bet
$TEX logo$ TEX TEX	44.72	-30.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	u60.5 -115 Fanatics Sportsbook	-8000 DraftKings

Top Projection Arch Manning o279.5 Passing Yards (+106)

o269.5-115

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Marshall @ Penn State

Sep 05 • 3:30 PM ET

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MRSH

15.48 @ 38.90

PSU

Thundering Herd vs Nittany Lions · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
MRSH MRSH	15.48	+23.5 -110 bet365	o51.5 -114 BetRivers	+1500 theScore Bet
PSU PSU	38.90	-23.5 -108 BetMGM	u52.5 -110 bet365	-2400 DraftKings

Top Projection Carson Hansen o5.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

o5.5-115

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Baylor @ Auburn

Sep 05 • 3:30 PM ET

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BAY

24.36 @ 32.85

AUB

Bears vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
BAY BAY	24.36	+7.5 -110 bet365	o58.5 -110 bet365	+240 bet365
AUB AUB	32.85	-7.5 -102 DraftKings	u59.5 -110 DraftKings	-285 DraftKings

Boston College @ Cincinnati

Sep 05 • 3:30 PM ET

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21.39 @ 30.24

CIN

Eagles vs Bearcats · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
BC BC	21.39	+7.5 -108 BetMGM	o49.0 -114 BetRivers	+250 FanDuel
CIN CIN	30.24	-7.5 -108 Caesars	u50.5 -115 DraftKings	-295 Caesars

Top Projection Mason McKenzie o199.5 Passing Yards (+120)

o175.5-115

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Oklahoma State @ Tulsa

Sep 05 • 3:45 PM ET

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OKST

33.23 @ 22.59

TLSA

Cowboys vs Golden Hurricane · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
OKST OKST	33.23	-13.5 -110 DraftKings	o58.5 -110 BetRivers	-549 BetMGM
TLSA TLSA	22.59	+13.5 +100 Hard Rock Bet	u59.5 -114 Caesars	+440 FanDuel

Top Projection Drew Mestemaker u284.5 Passing Yards (-110)

u300.5-115

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NIU @ Iowa

Sep 05 • 4:15 PM ET

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NIU

5.96 @ 37.86

IOWA

Huskies vs Hawkeyes · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
NIU NIU	5.96	+31.5 -110 BetMGM	o44.5 -109 BetRivers	+5000 BetMGM
IOWA IOWA	37.86	-31.5 +100 theScore Bet	u44.5 -105 FanDuel	-33333 BetMGM

Top Projection Kamari Moulton o4.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

o4.5-115

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Wyoming @ Colorado State

Sep 05 • 6:00 PM ET

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WYO

20.27 @ 23.30

CSU

Cowboys vs Rams · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
WYO WYO	20.27	+3.5 -115 bet365	o45.0 -128 Caesars	+135 BetRivers
CSU CSU	23.30	-3.5 +105 Fanatics Sportsbook	u46.5 -110 DraftKings	-150 theScore Bet

FIU Panthers @ South Florida

Sep 05 • 7:00 PM ET

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FIU

19.56 @ 35.38

USF

Panthers vs Bulls · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
FIU FIU	19.56	+15.5 -115 BetRivers	o51.5 -112 FanDuel	+525 BetRivers
USF USF	35.38	-15.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	u52.5 -115 Hard Rock Bet	-649 BetMGM

Missouri State @ Texas A&M

Sep 05 • 7:00 PM ET

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MOSU

7.72 @ 47.49

TAM

Bears vs Aggies · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
MOSU MOSU	7.72	+40.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	o53.5 -110 FanDuel	--
TAM TAM	47.49	-40.5 -110 DraftKings	u53.5 -105 BetMGM	--

Top Projection Marcel Reed o259.5 Passing Yards (-105)

o253.5-115

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Sam Houston @ Troy

Sep 05 • 7:00 PM ET

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SHSU

17.44 @ 34.98

TROY

Bearkats vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
SHSU SHSU	17.44	+16.5 -105 DraftKings	o53.5 -110 bet365	+600 bet365
TROY TROY	34.98	-16.5 -110 BetMGM	u54.5 -111 BetRivers	-800 BetMGM

Arkansas State @ Memphis

Sep 05 • 7:00 PM ET

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ARST

20.45 @ 31.80

MEM

Red Wolves vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
ARST ARST	20.45	+11.5 -110 bet365	o52.5 -110 bet365	+360 DraftKings
MEM MEM	31.80	-11.5 -108 BetRivers	u54.0 -118 Caesars	-430 FanDuel

Western Michigan @ Michigan

Sep 05 • 7:30 PM ET

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WMU

10.90 @ 36.67

MICH

Broncos vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
WMU WMU	10.90	+27.5 -105 DraftKings	o48.5 -118 DraftKings	+2000 FanDuel
MICH MICH	36.67	-27.5 -110 Hard Rock Bet	u49.5 -110 bet365	-5000 DraftKings

Top Projection Andrew Marsh o59.5 Receiving Yards (+110)

o54.5-114

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Louisiana-Monroe @ MS State

Sep 05 • 7:30 PM ET

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ULM

13.19 @ 42.14

MSST

Warhawks vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
ULM ULM	13.19	+28.5 -110 bet365	o54.5 -110 FanDuel	+2400 BetRivers
MSST MSST	42.14	-28.5 +100 theScore Bet	u55.0 -115 Fanatics Sportsbook	-4000 DraftKings

Top Projection Kamario Taylor o59.5 Rushing Yards (+100)

o56.5-115

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Clemson @ LSU

Sep 05 • 7:30 PM ET

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CLEM

19.11 @ 28.38

LSU

Tigers vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
CLEM CLEM	19.11	+10.5 -118 FanDuel	o49.5 -115 theScore Bet	+320 DraftKings
LSU LSU	28.38	-10.5 +100 Hard Rock Bet	u54.5 -188 FanDuel	-370 bet365

Top Projection Jayce Brown o49.5 Receiving Yards (+111)

o40.5-115

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Florida Atlantic @ Florida

Sep 05 • 7:45 PM ET

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FAU

16.55 @ 41.83

FLA

Owls vs Gators · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
FAU FAU	16.55	+26.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	o59.0 -114 BetRivers	+2000 theScore Bet
FLA FLA	41.83	-26.5 -105 theScore Bet	u59.5 -110 bet365	-2800 DraftKings

Top Projection Aaron Philo o249.5 Passing Yards (+102)

o246.5-115

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Central Michigan @ New Mexico

Sep 05 • 10:00 PM ET

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CMU

17.45 @ 28.41

UNM

Chippewas vs Lobos · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
CMU CMU	17.45	+11.5 -118 FanDuel	o46.5 -114 FanDuel	+375 Hard Rock Bet
UNM UNM	28.41	-11.5 -108 FanDuel	u47.5 -112 BetMGM	-440 DraftKings

UNLV @ Hawai'i

Sep 05 • 10:00 PM ET

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UNLV

29.23 @ 26.96

HAW

Rebels vs Rainbow Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
UNLV UNLV	29.23	-1.5 -110 DraftKings	o55.5 -108 DraftKings	-145 theScore Bet
HAW HAW	26.96	+1.5 -110 DraftKings	u56.5 -111 BetRivers	+130 DraftKings

Western Kentucky @ Nevada

Sep 05 • 10:30 PM ET

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WKU

25.16 @ 25.06

NEV

Hilltoppers vs Wolf Pack · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
WKU WKU	25.16	+1.5 -110 theScore Bet	o51.5 -119 Caesars	-105 bet365
NEV NEV	25.06	-1.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook	u77.5 -3000 FanDuel	+100 Hard Rock Bet

UCLA @ California

Sep 05 • 10:30 PM ET

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UCLA

26.68 @ 25.52

CAL

Bruins vs Golden Bears · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
UCLA UCLA	26.68	-2.5 -105 Hard Rock Bet	o53.5 -105 theScore Bet	-124 FanDuel
CAL CAL	25.52	+2.5 -102 Caesars	u53.5 -108 DraftKings	+115 theScore Bet

Top Projection Landon Ellis o39.5 Receiving Yards (+115)

o31.5-114

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Washington State @ Washington

Sep 06 • 4:00 PM ET

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WSU

12.88 @ 36.26

WASH

Cougars vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
WSU WSU	12.88	+23.5 -105 BetMGM	o50.5 -110 bet365	+1300 DraftKings
WASH WASH	36.26	-23.5 -105 Fanatics Sportsbook	u51.5 -115 DraftKings	-2000 Hard Rock Bet

Top Projection Dezmen Roebuck o49.5 Receiving Yards (-125)

o49.5-125

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Wisconsin @ Notre Dame

Sep 06 • 7:30 PM ET

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WIS

11.64 @ 34.34

Badgers vs Fighting Irish · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
WIS WIS	11.64	+20.5 +100 theScore Bet	o46.5 -108 DraftKings	+1100 theScore Bet
ND ND	34.34	-20.5 -105 bet365	u47.5 -110 bet365	-1408 BetMGM

Top Projection Tyrell Henry o16.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

o16.5-115

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Louisville @ Mississippi

Sep 06 • 7:30 PM ET

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LOU

24.06 @ 31.33

MISS

Cardinals vs Rebels · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
LOU LOU	24.06	+6.5 -103 Caesars	o54.5 -115 DraftKings	+225 bet365
MISS MISS	31.33	-6.5 -115 DraftKings	u56.5 -132 FanDuel	-230 theScore Bet

Top Projection Brody Foley o19.5 Receiving Yards (+100)

o18.5-111

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SMU @ Florida State

Sep 07 • 7:30 PM ET

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SMU

27.65 @ 25.50

FSU

Mustangs vs Seminoles · Prediction & Game Odds
Team	Predicted Score	Spread	Total	ML
SMU SMU	27.65	-2.5 -122 FanDuel	o52.5 -115 FanDuel	-145 theScore Bet
FSU FSU	25.50	+2.5 +105 Fanatics Sportsbook	u53.5 -110 BetMGM	+130 DraftKings

Top Projection Yamir Knight o49.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

o49.5-114

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TOL @

MSU Fri, Sep 4 • 8:00 PM ET

Spread

MSU -9.5 (-111)

Best Odds

-10.5 +100

Pick made: 2 days ago

-10.5 +100

-9.5 -120

-10.5 -108

-10.5 -106

-10.5 +100

-10.5 -105

-9.5 -120

-10.5 -105

-10.5 +100

MSU has 12 starters returning from an FBS program this season, and Toledo has six. The Spartans have pretty much the same amount of “portal starts” returning this year, and the Rockets have lost 44 “portal starts” and added just five.

Granted, Michigan State has become the laughingstock of the Big Ten. However, in this period of college football, where good players from smaller schools bail for more money at the bigger programs, the Spartans must have more talent than the Rockets.

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Receiving Yards

Chrishon McCray u59.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

Projection 52.528 (Under)

Best Odds

u59.5 -115

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u59.5 -115

u48.5 -110

u49.5 -121

u49.5 -125

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UTEP @

OKLA Fri, Sep 4 • 8:00 PM ET

1st Half Spread

OKLA 1st Half -23.5 (-112)

Best Odds

-24.5 +105

Pick made: 2 days ago

-24.5 +105

-24.5 -110

-23.5 -115

-23.5 -110

-24.5 +100

-24.5 -115

-23.5 -115

Oklahoma to cover the first-half spread is one of my favorite bets on the Week 1 slate, and I expect the Sooners to come out firing. John Mateer returns fully healthy after an injury held him back last season, giving Oklahoma a quarterback who was making a legitimate Heisman Trophy case before the injury affected his play.

On the other side, Brent Venables has another loaded defense, led by an extremely talented secondary and one of the SEC’s best edge rushers in Taylor Wein.

I expect the Sooners to control this game from the start and cover the first-half spread.

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Receiving Yards

Trell Harris o59.5 Receiving Yards (+115)

Projection 79.7673 (Over)

Best Odds

o50.5 -119

Pick made: 3 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o52.5 -115

o51.5 -110

o59.5 +115

o50.5 -119

o51.5 -117

o54.5 +100

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MIA @

STAN Fri, Sep 4 • 9:00 PM ET

Total

o47.5 (-120)

Best Odds

o46.0 -112

Pick made: 2 days ago

o46.5 -108

o46.5 -110

o46.5 -111

o47.0 -105

o47.0 -111

o46.0 -112

o46.5 -110

Stanford's offense looked more competent than it has in years against Hawaii in Week 0. Davis Warren's steady play should help the Cardinal score 10+ points, and Miami can do the rest for the Over. The Hurricanes added one of the best QBs in the country, Darian Mensah, to an offense that returns Malachi Toney and Mark Fletcher Jr. Miami's offense is projected to be ranked 12th by SP+.

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Rushing Yards

Mark Fletcher Jr. o78.5 Rushing Yards (-123)

Projection 103.8182 (Over)

Best Odds

o78.5 -112

Pick made: 5 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o83.5 -115

o89.5 +111

o78.5 -112

o79.5 -115

o78.5 -123

o81.5 -120

o79.5 -115

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FRES @

USC Fri, Sep 4 • 9:00 PM ET

Total

u51.5 (-103)

Best Odds

u51.5 -109

Pick made: 2 days ago

u51.5 -115

u50.5 -105

u51.5 -110

u51.5 -115

u51.0 -110

u51.5 -109

u51.5 -113

u51.5 -115

Fresno went 5-8 O/U in Matt Entz' inaugural campaign, and there should be more low-scoring contests ahead given the salty, experienced defense and the ground-heavy offensive approach. The Bulldogs will try to lean on backs Rayshon Luke and Bryson Donelson, which will keep the clock ticking.

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Spread

USC -21.5 (-111)

Best Odds

-23.5 -108

Pick made: 2 days ago

-21.5 -108

-21.5 -110

-23.5 -108

-22.5 -111

-21.5 -110

-21.5 -111

-21.5 -112

-21.5 -105

-21.5 -110

This is a poor stylistic matchup for Fresno - the one-dimensional offensive attack isn't designed to play from behind. Jayden Mandal has thrown 9 career passes, and 2 of those have been picked off, so Fresno simply won't keep up with Jayden Maiava and this elite USC offense.

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LIB @

JMU Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET

Total

o50.5 (-111)

Best Odds

o50.5 -105

Pick made: yesterday

o50.5 -110

o50.5 -112

o50.5 -110

o51.0 -105

o51.5 -108

o50.5 -110

o50.5 -105

o50.5 -115

James Madison is ranked 130th nationally in returning defensive production (32%). Liberty was ranked outside the Top 90 in EPA per pass and rush on defense last season. Both bolstered their offense via the transfer portal and should take advantage of each other's defensive woes.

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ECU @

ALA Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET

Total

u52.5 (-108)

Best Odds

u52.5 -108

Pick made: yesterday

u52.5 -110

u52.5 -108

u52.5 -110

u52.5 -112

u52.5 -109

u52.5 -115

u52.5 -110

Alabama ranked 125th nationally in rushing at 104.1 yards per game last season and produced just 48 rushing yards across its final three games. Russell is also making his first collegiate start behind an offensive line replacing several pieces. That could keep Alabama from immediately turning every possession into points. The bigger issue for the Over is East Carolina. Almost every meaningful contributor from an offense that averaged nearly 33 points per game is gone, and the Pirates now have to break in a new quarterback against one of the best secondaries in the country.

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ALA -27.5 (-120)

Best Odds

-28.5 +100

Pick made: yesterday

-27.5 -115

-28.5 -105

-27.5 -115

-28.5 +100

-27.5 -115

-28.5 -106

-27.5 -120

-28.5 +100

Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer received a contract extension, but that doesn’t eliminate the pressure surrounding this program. The Tide fanbase remains restless after falling short of the standard it expects, and another sluggish opening-week performance would immediately turn up the temperature. East Carolina returns just one offensive starter after losing quarterback Katin Houser, its top two rushers, four of its five leading receivers, and several important pieces up front. That is an enormous amount of turnover before facing an Alabama defense that allowed just 297 yards and 19.2 points per game last season. Bama' also have an enormous talent advantage on the perimeter against a rebuilt Pirates secondary.

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UNT @

IU Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET

Spread

IU -40.5 (-103)

Best Odds

-40.5 -108

Pick made: yesterday

-40.5 -110

-39.5 -125

-40.5 -110

-40.5 -115

-40.5 -108

-39.5 -110

According to 247Sports.com, Indiana is ranked eighth in the transfer portal rankings this offseason. The Hoosiers lost zero "portal starts" to FBS schools, per college football analyst Phil Steele.

The North Texas Mean Green is another non-Power 4 school to be pillaged in the transfer portal. After finishing 12-2 last season, North Texas's now-former head coach, Eric Morris, accepted a better job with Oklahoma State and took a ton of players with him.

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Passing Yards

Josh Hoover o249.5 Passing Yards (+120)

Projection 280.5474 (Over)

Best Odds

o232.5 -119

Pick made: 7 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o246.5 -115

o249.5 -109

o234.5 -114

o249.5 +120

o232.5 -119

o238.5 -115

o234.5 -120

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TULN @

DUKE Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET

Rushing Yards

ZC Zeon Chriss-Gremillion o29.5 Rushing Yards (-118)

Best Odds

o31.5 -117

Pick made: yesterday

o31.5 -117

Tulane named Zeon Chriss-Gremillion the starting quarterback, meaning you should expect a run-heavy approach from the offense. With lead back Jamauri McClure banged up and considered questionable for this contest, the onus is on the QB run game against a Duke defense that could only be described as "atrocious" a year ago.

Spread

TULN +7.5 (-111)

Best Odds

+8.5 -115

Pick made: 3 days ago

+7.5 -110

+7.5 -115

+7.5 -110

+7.5 -105

+7.5 -111

+7.5 -110

+8.5 -115

Tulane beat Duke last season and has more continuity than expected with Will Hall taking over after serving on last year’s staff. Duke won the ACC despite being outgained on the season and then unexpectedly lost starting QB Darian Mensah. My power ratings make Tulane +6.5, providing value through the key number of 7.

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BSU @

ORE Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET

Total

u51.5 (-108)

Best Odds

u58.5 -265

Pick made: yesterday

u51.5 -110

u51.5 -112

u58.5 -265

u51.5 -110

u52.0 -111

u51.5 -109

u51.5 -110

The market could be sleeping on Oregon's defense. According to ESPN's Bill Connelly, the Ducks are 11th nationally in returning defensive production and rank third in his defensive SP+ ratings. Since this is their Super Bowl, I'm expecting the Broncos to slow down the tempo, limit possessions, and increase the variance because that gives them their best chance to pull off an upset.

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Total

o51.5 (-108)

Best Odds

o51.5 -108

Pick made: 3 days ago

o51.5 -108

o51.5 -110

o51.5 -108

o58.5 +200

o51.5 -110

o52.0 -111

o51.5 -110

Oregon's offense upgraded from last year as they look very strong at wide receiver and running back. This matches up well with a Boise State defense that's been downgraded. Whenever you have a massive spread, you need to look at the backups. I'd argue that Oregon has the best backup QB in the country in Dylan Raiola who was a two-year starter at Nebraska, so I think Oregon will continue to score if they're up big in the second half. On the other side, Boise State has one of the most experienced QBs in the country who should help contribute to the scoring.

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TXST @ $Texas Longhorns image thumbnail$ TEX Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET

Spread

$Texas Longhorns image thumbnail$ TEX -30.5 (+101)

Best Odds

-30.5 -105

Pick made: 23 hours ago

-29.5 -108

-29.5 -110

-29.5 -111

-29.5 -107

-29.5 +100

-30.5 -105

Given their slow start to last season (0-3 against the spread in its first three games), I'm expecting Texas to make a statement in Week 1 and to put a 50-burger on the Texas State Bobcats Saturday.

The Longhorns have beaten the brakes off inferior, non-conference opponents in recent years, featuring a 55-0 win over Sam Houston State last season and three 48+ victories over non-Power 4 schools in 2024.

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Rushing Yards

Arch Manning o33.5 Rushing Yards (-118)

Projection 46.4851 (Over)

Best Odds

o29.5 -114

Pick made: 3 hours ago

EV Model Rating

o33.5 -115

o33.5 -118

o29.5 -114

o29.5 -115

o30.0 -139

o29.5 -120

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BAY @

AUB Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET

Spread

AUB -7.5 (-103)

Best Odds

-7.5 -102

Pick made: yesterday

-7.5 -102

-7.5 -110

-7.5 -102

-7.5 -105

-7.5 -106

-7.5 -112

-7.5 -105

Auburn and Baylor both enter Week 1 with new quarterbacks, but the Tigers may have the bigger advantage. Auburn added former USF standout Byrum Brown, who brings familiarity with head coach Alex Golesh, the system and several former USF teammates. Brown showed he can produce against Power 4 competition last season, including strong performances against Florida and Miami. Meanwhile, Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway enters the season with questions surrounding his supporting cast, while the Bears' defense still has plenty to prove under Dave Aranda. With Auburn's familiarity and talent, the Tigers are the side to target.

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Rushing Yards

Dawson Pendergrass u54.5 Rushing Yards (-117)

Projection 50.2588 (Under)

Best Odds

u54.5 -114

Pick made: an hour ago

EV Model Rating

u54.5 -115

u54.5 -114

u54.5 -117

u9.5 +750

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NIU @

IOWA Sat, Sep 5 • 4:15 PM ET

Receiving Yards

DV DJ Vonnahme o26.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

Best Odds

o27.5 -115

Pick made: yesterday

o27.5 -115

o27.5 -118

DJ Vonnahme is next up for Tight End U after averaging 74.2 receiving yards through the final five games of the season, capped by a 146-yard performance against Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl. He leads all returning tight ends in yards per route run (3.10) and is a bona fide NFL prospect, and I'd keep playing this to 38.5.

Receptions

Kamari Moulton o0.5 Receptions (-220)

Projection 1.3581 (Over)

Best Odds

o0.5 -220

Pick made: 31 minutes ago

EV Model Rating

o0.5 -220

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WYO @

CSU Sat, Sep 5 • 6:00 PM ET

Total

u46.5 (-116)

Best Odds

u46.5 -110

Pick made: yesterday

u46.5 -110

u45.5 -113

u46.5 -110

u46.5 -112

u46.0 -108

u46.5 -115

u46.5 -110

Wyoming has been an Under machine during Jay Sawvel's tenure. The Cowboys hit the Under in 10 of 12 games last year behind one of the top defenses in the G6 (55th by SP+) and one of the worst offenses (130th by SP+). Colorado State's offense is dealing with a ton of roster turnover (116th in returning production), too, as Jim Mora Jr. takes over.

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FIU @

USF Sat, Sep 5 • 7:00 PM ET

Spread

USF -13.5 (-120)

Best Odds

-15.5 -105

Pick made: 3 days ago

-14.5 -108

-14.5 -110

-14.5 -112

-14.5 -105

-15.5 -108

-14.5 -109

-15.5 -105

USF returns only three starters, but Brian Hartline brought in the best transfer class in the Group of Six, including 24 former Power Four players. FIU added just six Power Four transfers who combined for 41 snaps last season. The talent gap is significant, and my power ratings make USF -14.5.

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MOSU @

TAM Sat, Sep 5 • 7:00 PM ET

Spread

TAM -41.5 (-118)

Best Odds

-40.5 -110

Pick made: yesterday

-40.5 -118

-40.5 -110

-40.5 -111

-40.5 -113

-40.5 -110

-40.5 -115

The Texas A&M Aggies bring back starting quarterback Marcel Reed and boast a deep wide receiver corps including Mario Craver, Ashton Bethel-Roman, and Isaiah Horton. This offense put up 33.8 ppg last year and will be able to name its score against a Missouri State Bears team that is adjusting to a new head coach in Casey Woods, along with a new defensive coordinator. I'm backing Texas A&M to cover at up to 42.5 points.

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Total

o53.5 (-111)

Best Odds

o53.5 -110

Pick made: yesterday

o53.5 -112

o53.5 -110

o53.5 -112

o53.5 -110

o53.5 -114

o53.5 -110

Under Casey Woods, the Missouri State Bears will likely push the tempo, just as Woods did when he was the offensive coordinator with the SMU Mustangs. That won't necessarily translate to a ton of success against the Texas A&M Aggies, but it will keep the scoreboard busy. I like the Over at up to 54.5 points.

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SHSU @

TROY Sat, Sep 5 • 7:00 PM ET

Spread

TROY -16.5 (-111)

Best Odds

-16.5 -110

Pick made: yesterday

-16.5 -110

-16.5 -115

-16.5 -112

-16.5 -113

-16.5 -110

-16.5 -115

Sam Houston was terrible in Phil Longo's first season (2-10, 3-9 ATS), and this year won't be any better. The Bearkats are projected to rank 135th on defense by SP+ and are starting an O-line entirely made up of transfers. Troy is built to stop Sam Houston's Air Raid too, after the Trojans ranked 31st in EPA per pass on defense last year.

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CLEM @

LSU Sat, Sep 5 • 7:30 PM ET

Score a Touchdown

JB Jayce Brown Score a Touchdown (Yes: +210)

Best Odds

+210

Pick made: 5 hours ago

+205

+200

+210

+175

+200

Former Kansas State standout Jayce Brown has generated plenty of hype since transferring to LSU. The senior receiver caught 41 passes for 712 yards and 5 touchdowns last season, averaging 17.4 yards per catch.

The 2025 All-Big 12 receiver has reportedly emerged as one of Sam Leavitt’s top targets in practice. When in doubt, trust your favorite pair of hands. Brown should provide a legitimate deep threat in this matchup.

Look for Leavitt to connect with Brown downfield.

Score a Touchdown

TG Trey'Dez Green Score a Touchdown (Yes: +135)

Best Odds

+125

Pick made: 5 hours ago

+125

+114

+125

Trey’Dez Green could be one of Sam Leavitt’s most important targets in this matchup. The LSU tight end is reportedly one of Leavitt’s favorite options and brings a rare combination of size and athleticism to the offense. At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, Green is a matchup nightmare and should serve as Leavitt’s safety blanket, particularly in the red zone. Green caught 33 passes for 433 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2025, averaging 13.1 yards per catch. Despite the price, Green should see plenty of opportunities in this matchup.

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CMU @

UNM Sat, Sep 5 • 10:00 PM ET

Spread

UNM -10.5 (-121)

Best Odds

-11.5 -108

Pick made: yesterday

-10.5 -105

-10.5 -115

-10.5 -105

-11.5 -108

-10.5 -105

-10.5 -108

-10.5 -110

Central Michigan ran the ball (41.9 attempts per game) more than twice as much as it threw (19.6 attempts per game). New Mexico has one of the best run defenses in the G6. Led by Jaxton Eck, the Lobos were 36 in EPA per rush on defense in 2025. And New Mexico's ground game should gash a Chippewas defense that's 131st in returning production (29%).

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UNLV @

HAW Sat, Sep 5 • 10:00 PM ET

Spread

HAW +3.5 (-122)

Best Odds

+1.5 -110

Pick made: yesterday

+3.0 -108

+3.5 -120

+1.5 -110

+3.5 -122

+3.5 -120

+3.5 -127

+3.0 -106

+2.5 +100

+2.5 +105

While both teams are coming off Week 0 losses, only one of them lost as more than a TD favorite at home. UNLV's offense fell apart in the second half against Memphis, as Jackson Arnold's pocket management issues showed up again (seven sacks). Hawaii has the offensive firepower, with QB Micah Alejado, to keep this game close at home.

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UCLA @

CAL Sat, Sep 5 • 10:30 PM ET

Spread

CAL +2.5 (-116)

Best Odds

+2.5 -102

Pick made: yesterday

+2.5 -108

+2.5 -110

+2.5 -108

+2.5 -114

+2.5 -105

+2.5 -115

+2.5 -102

+2.5 -105

+2.5 -115

Both UCLA and Cal have new coaching staffs, retain their star QBs, and are relying heavily on transfers. In a game where there should be plenty of points scored on both sides, Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele can be the difference. The Golden Bears QB had Cal ranked 52nd in EPA per pass last year - far better than UCLA's 105th with Nico Iamaleava. JKS might not lead Cal to an outright win, but a cover at home? Sign me up.

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Receiving Yards

IS Ian Strong o60.5 Receiving Yards (-117)

Best Odds

o60.5 -119

Pick made: yesterday

o62.5 -115

o62.5 -114

o63.5 -114

o69.5 +115

o60.5 -119

o63.5 -115

o64.5 -115

UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler's scheme often involves leaving corners on islands while bringing the heat, and that'll be a tough ask for the secondary against Ian Stron when Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is throwing him the ball.

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WSU @

WASH Sun, Sep 6 • 4:00 PM ET

Total

u51.5 (-111)

Best Odds

u51.5 -115

Pick made: 7 hours ago

u50.5 -105

u50.5 -110

u51.5 -115

u50.5 -104

u51.0 -110

u50.5 -110

u51.0 -114

u51.5 -120

u50.5 -105

For the first time in Jedd Fisch's tenure at Washington, he doesn't have Jonah Coleman and Denzel Boston. With the Huskies best two playmakers now in the NFL, Demond Williams Jr. could get off to a slow start in a rivalry game against a Wazzu defense full of upperclassmen. Scoring will be even harder for the Cougars, who have to deal with a Washington defense that was 10th in EPA per rush last year.

Spread

WSU +23.5 (-116)

Best Odds

+23.5 -105

Pick made: 7 hours ago

+23.5 -105

+23.5 -110

+23.5 -112

+23.5 -115

+23.5 -109

+22.5 -112

+23.5 -115

+23.5 -105

Even as Washington has pulled away from Washington State, the Cougars have shown up in the Apple Cup. They've covered in three of the last five, and while new head coach Kirby Moore is making his debut for Wazzu, this spread is too large. The Cougars have a transfer-heavy defense full of experience that should slow a Washington squad that lost its two best player to the NFL enough to cover.

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WIS @

ND Sun, Sep 6 • 7:30 PM ET

Total

u46.5 (-116)

Best Odds

u47.5 -110

Pick made: 5 hours ago

u46.5 -105

u47.5 -110

u46.5 -112

u46.5 -110

u46.5 -109

u46.5 -110

u46.5 -105

The key to the Under will be Wisconsin's defense. The Badgers' offense is going to struggle to score more than 13 points at Lambeau Field against a Notre Dame defense with the best secondary in the country. But even while Wisconsin has struggled during the Luke Fickell era, the defense has been solid. It was ranked 35th by SP+ last year, and as long as it can keep Notre Dame to 35 or fewer points, the Under will be in good shape.

Spread

ND -20.5 (-108)

Best Odds

-20.5 -105

Pick made: 4 days ago

-20.5 -108

-20.5 -105

-20.5 -115

-20.5 -110

-20.5 -115

-20.5 -119

-20.5 -120

-20.5 -115

Notre Dame is arguably the most talented team in the country and ranks No. 1 nationally in returning production (72%). The Fighting Irish have a Heisman contender at QB and a defense full of NFL talent, including the country's best secondary. Luke Fickell's team is heavily relying on transfers, and if Old Dominion's Colton Joseph isn't at his best, the Badgers won't keep this close at Lambeau. Wisconsin was 122nd in SP+ on offense last season.

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LOU @

MISS Sun, Sep 6 • 7:30 PM ET

Total

u55.5 (-119)

Best Odds

u56.5 -132

Pick made: 3 hours ago

u55.5 -108

u55.5 -110

u54.5 -105

u56.5 -132

u55.0 -110

u55.5 -112

u55.0 -112

u55.5 -115

Since hiring Jeff Brohm in 2023, the Louisville Cardinals are 2-6 Over/Under against ranked teams. Only two of their offensive starters played on last year's team, and Ohio State transfer QB Lincoln Kienholz makes his team debut Sunday.

Pete Golding was a long-time defensive coordinator, which probably makes him a more conservative playcaller than Kiffin, and Ole Miss has more defensive continuity year over year. The Rebels lost five of their top-six receivers, so they should run more, at least in Week 1, which means more running clock.

Spread

LOU +6.5 (-108)

Best Odds

+6.5 -103

Pick made: 3 hours ago

+6.5 -108

+6.5 -105

+6.5 -109

+6.5 -103

+6.5 -105

This is Pete Golding's first head coaching job and going from a coordinator to a head coach of an SEC team that was a few plays away from being in the national championship is a huge jump professionally.

That said, I have a tough time accepting Mississippi as a -6.5 favorite vs. the Louisville Cardinals on a neutral field. Plus, do you know who beat Miami last season? The Cardinals on the road as +13 underdogs.

Three of their four losses last year were by three or fewer points and two were in overtime. Louisville finished tied for 23rd in net adjusted EPA/play last season, which adjusts for opponent strength and removes garbage time, and 17th in net yards per play, per GameOnPaper.com.

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SMU @

FSU Mon, Sep 7 • 7:30 PM ET

Total

u53.5 (-120)

Best Odds

u53.5 -110

Pick made: 4 hours ago

u53.5 -110

u53.5 -115

u53.5 -112

u52.5 -111

u53.5 -115

u53.0 -111

u53.5 -114

u53.5 -115

In Week 0, against a New Mexico State defense that was ranked 121st by SP+ last year, Florida State had just 17 points midway through the third quarter. The Seminoles' offense is clearly flawed with Ashton Daniels at QB. If the Mustangs' defense, which ranked 15th in EPA per rush in 2025, slows FSU's ground game, the Under will be in position to hit.

Spread

SMU -2.5 (-127)

Best Odds

-2.5 -122

Pick made: 4 hours ago

-2.5 -130

-3.5 +100

-2.5 -128

-2.5 -122

-2.5 -125

-3.5 +100

-2.5 -127

-2.5 -125

Florida State looked like one of the least prepared teams to take the field in Week 0. The Seminoles struggled with a G6 bottom-feeder at home (New Mexico State) and now must deal with an SMU team that's ranked in the Top 25 nationally in returning production (62%). SMU was 12th in EPA per rush on defense last year and can slow FSU's run-first approach. The Mustangs' offense is in even better shape with QB Kevin Jennings behind one of the ACC's most experienced O-lines.

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LSU @

MISS Sat, Sep 19 • 7:30 PM ET

Spread

MISS -1.5 (-110)

Best Odds

-2.5 -110

Pick made: 29 days ago

-2.5 -110

Former Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin will take his new team, LSU, into Oxford. Considering the controversial way he left the Rebels prior to the playoffs last year, there might not be a more hostile environment in college football this season. It’s a game worthy of giving the home team more than three points of home-field advantage.

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Team	Moneyline
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Missouri Tigers	+24.5 (-115)

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Team	Total
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Missouri Tigers	U 52.5 (-110)

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