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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 24, 2026

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Predicted Score

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

21.22 @ 37.04

NW
NW logo
NW

Scarlet Knights vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

21.22

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NW logo
NW
NW

37.04

--

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Boise State @ Washington State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

32.34 @ 19.19

WSU
WSU logo
WSU

Broncos vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

32.34

-14.5 -103

o51.5 -115

-625

WSU logo
WSU
WSU

19.19

+14.5 -110

u52.5 -110

+480

San Diego State @ Colorado State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

30.56 @ 30.64

CSU
CSU logo
CSU

Aztecs vs Rams · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

30.56

-1.5 -105

o58.5 -114

-110

CSU logo
CSU
CSU

30.64

+1.5 -115

u59.5 -110

-104

Georgia State @ Arkansas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

29.86 @ 27.99

ARST
ARST logo
ARST

Panthers vs Red Wolves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

29.86

-2.5 -110

o58.5 -105

-130

ARST logo
ARST
ARST

27.99

+2.5 -102

u59.5 -110

+120

Colorado @ Oklahoma State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

19.37 @ 33.82

OKST
OKST logo
OKST

Buffaloes vs Cowboys · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

19.37

+13.5 -108

o54.5 -110

+450

OKST logo
OKST
OKST

33.82

-13.5 -108

u55.5 -132

-549

Top Projection Caleb Hawkins o109.5 Rushing Yards (+100)
o101.5-115
Virginia Tech @ Clemson
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

VT logo
VT
VT

23.13 @ 25.83

CLEM
CLEM logo
CLEM

Hokies vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

VT logo
VT
VT

23.13

+3.5 -120

o49.5 -110

+132

CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

25.83

-3.5 +105

u50.5 -105

-143

Top Projection Ayden Greene o24.5 Receiving Yards (-101)
o22.5-115
USC @ Wisconsin
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USC logo
USC
USC

25.84 @ 24.09

WIS
WIS logo
WIS

Trojans vs Badgers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

USC logo
USC
USC

25.84

-2.5 -109

o50.0 -113

-132

WIS logo
WIS
WIS

24.09

+2.5 +100

u50.5 -105

+120

Top Projection Tanook Hines o39.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
o35.5-115
Vanderbilt @ Kentucky
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

20.84 @ 31.77

UK
UK logo
UK

Commodores vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

20.84

+11.5 -118

o50.5 -120

+350

UK logo
UK
UK

31.77

-11.5 -108

u51.5 -110

-425

Syracuse @ North Carolina
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

20.00 @ 29.44

UNC
UNC logo
UNC

Orange vs Tar Heels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

20.00

+9.5 -109

o49.0 -110

+300

UNC logo
UNC
UNC

29.44

-9.5 -107

u50.5 -110

-350

Top Projection Tylik Hill o39.5 Rushing Yards (+125)
o34.5-110
Iowa State @ Arizona
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

19.45 @ 31.59

ARIZ
ARIZ logo
ARIZ

Cyclones vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

19.45

+12.5 -111

o51.0 -114

+320

ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

31.59

-12.5 -108

u51.5 -110

-375

Top Projection Antwan Roberts Jr. o39.5 Rushing Yards (+102)
o36.5-115
Utah State @ Texas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USU logo
USU
USU

21.91 @ 37.27

TXST
TXST logo
TXST

Aggies vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

USU logo
USU
USU

21.91

+14.5 -115

o60.0 -110

+460

TXST logo
TXST
TXST

37.27

-14.5 -105

u60.5 -108

-529

Mississippi @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

25.59 @ 29.04

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Rebels vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

25.59

+3.5 -120

o53.5 -115

+134

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

29.04

-3.5 +105

u54.5 -108

-140

Top Projection Arch Manning o19.5 Rushing Yards (-105)
o18.5-112
UTSA @ Tulane
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

27.10 @ 24.44

TULN
TULN logo
TULN

Roadrunners vs Green Wave · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML

UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

27.10

-1.5 -140

o51.5 -109

-140

TULN logo
TULN
TULN

24.44

+1.5 +105

u52.5 -110

+125

ND State @ New Mexico
Matchup Stats
Top Projection Nathan Hayes o157.5 Passing Yards (-114)
o149.5-145
Houston @ Utah
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

25.48 @ 32.91

UTAH
UTAH logo
UTAH

Cougars vs Utes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

25.48

+6.5 +100

o57.5 -106

+215

UTAH logo
UTAH
UTAH

32.91

-6.5 -110

u58.5 -115

-240

Top Projection Braden Pegan o69.5 Receiving Yards (-104)
o66.5-115
Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU @ Washington State Cougars image thumbnail WSU Sat, Oct 24 • 6:00 PM ET
Spread
Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU -12.5 (-113)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Boise State is in play up to -16.5 or me because of how bad Washington State's offense is this season. Wazzu ranks outside the top 130 in pretty much every offensive statistic. Meanwhile, Boise State is top 20 nationally in success rate (49%)

Passing Yards
MM
Maddux Madsen o210.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Projection 229.7935 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail COLO @ Oklahoma State Cowboys image thumbnail OKST Sat, Oct 24 • 7:00 PM ET
1st Quarter Total
Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail Oklahoma State Cowboys image thumbnail 1st Quarter u13.5 (-122)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

First-quarter Under 13.5 is playable down to 10.5. Four of Oklahoma State's five FBS games and all five of Colorado's have featured 10 or fewer first-quarter points, giving this matchup a strong slow-start profile.

Spread
Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail COLO +13.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Colorado +13.5 is playable down to +12.5. The Buffaloes just posted their best offensive performance of the season, while Oklahoma State’s pass defense has been shredded the past two weeks and is now missing S Mose Phillips III.

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Virginia Tech Hokies image thumbnail VT @ Clemson Tigers image thumbnail CLEM Sat, Oct 24 • 7:00 PM ET
1st Half Spread
Virginia Tech Hokies image thumbnail VT 1st Half +1.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Clemson has struggled against quality opponents this season and over the past few years, which spells trouble against a Virginia Tech team that comes out firing early. The Hokies don't just start fast, they score efficiently, ranking 12th nationally with an average of 21 first-half points. Meanwhile, Clemson allows nearly 16 points in the first half while averaging just 8.2 of its own. Smells like the home favorite could be trailing at halftime.

Total
Virginia Tech Hokies image thumbnail Clemson Tigers image thumbnail u48.5 (-104)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Virginia Tech's defense ranks 17th nationally in rushing yards allowed, setting up a tough matchup for a Clemson offense averaging just 19.4 points per game. With the Hokies allowing only 24 points per game and ranking 71st in situation-adjusted pace, the Under 48.5 is playable.

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USC Trojans image thumbnail USC @ Wisconsin Badgers image thumbnail WIS Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
Game Prop
USC Trojans image thumbnail o26.5 Team Total (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

USC has scored 27+ points in six of seven games this season, and I like the Trojans team total Over at 27.5 or better. With Jayden Maiava at the helm, USC's offense is No. 2 in the country in pass success rate (57.7%) and No. 4 in EPA per drive.

Total
USC Trojans image thumbnail Wisconsin Badgers image thumbnail o49.5 (-115)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

This is a clash of styles, and I think USC's style of high-powered offense and zero defense will win the day. I like the Over at 50.5 or better, with USC averaging 31.2 PPG in Big Ten play, but giving up 26.5 PPG. While Wisconsin's offense is awful, USC's defense is worse and has held just one opponent below 21 points.

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Syracuse Orange image thumbnail SYR @ North Carolina Tar Heels image thumbnail UNC Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
1st Half Total
Syracuse Orange image thumbnail North Carolina Tar Heels image thumbnail 1st Half o23.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Syracuse loves to play fast, and that starts from the opening whistle. The Orange average nearly 18 first-half points, while North Carolina allows nearly 15. With the Tar Heels potentially looking ahead to their Halloween matchup against Miami, Syracuse could dictate the pace in Chapel Hill and help push this first-half total over.

Total
Syracuse Orange image thumbnail North Carolina Tar Heels image thumbnail o46.5 (-109)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Despite North Carolina's defensive strength under Bill Belichick, this matchup has the makings of a high-scoring affair. Syracuse's fast-paced offense ranks 28th in seconds per play and gets even quicker when trailing. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels face a Syracuse defense allowing more than 30 points and 365 yards per game, creating opportunities for both offenses to produce.

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Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS @ Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 PM ET
Passing Yards
Arch Manning logo Arch Manning u238.5 Passing Yards (-121)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

Ole Miss may be allowing around this number, and some opponents have thrown for more than 300 yards, but things weren't exactly polished in Louisville's first game of the season. Then, this past week against Missouri, the Rebels allowed just three points. This is a very talented defense that should give Arch Manning, who somehow still has a job, plenty of trouble. Manning is averaging just 215 passing yards per game, a number that drops to 207.2 against Power Four opponents. His best passing performance against a quality opponent came in the Red River Rivalry, when he threw for 260 yards. It's hard to believe Manning and his offense will have much motivation after the past two weeks. Playable down to 230 yards.

Score a Touchdown
Trinidad Chambliss logo Trinidad Chambliss Score a Touchdown (Yes: +125)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

I’m a sucker for a quarterback finding the end zone in a big matchup. Ole Miss’ star quarterback has found paydirt in every game this season except the Week 2 matchup against Charlotte.

Texas has yet to allow a quarterback to find the end zone on the ground this season, but there’s an argument to be made that none of the quarterbacks the Longhorns have faced are as athletic as Chambliss. I fully expect him to be forced out of the pocket and find a lane to the end zone.

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North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail NDSU @ New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail UNM Sat, Oct 24 • 10:00 PM ET
Total
North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail u40.5 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Nick Galaida logo
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst

Playable to 52%.

These elite defenses will be aided this weekend by adverse weather conditions. Rain and wind figure to make downfield passing difficult, which should lead to both of these offenses being one-dimensional. Expect a low-scoring slugfest in this Saturday night Mountain West showdown.

Spread
North Dakota State Bison image thumbnail NDSU +4.5 (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Nick Galaida logo
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst

Playable to 53%. New Mexico remains undefeated in conference play, but they are in a tough scheduling spot this Saturday after playing in Hawai'i in Week 7. The Bison are a talented team that has a significant travel advantage in this spot, despite being the road team.

 

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Houston Cougars image thumbnail HOU @ Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH Sat, Oct 24 • 10:15 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
BP Braden Pegan Score a Touchdown (Yes: -110)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Chris Hatfield logo
Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

Braden Pegan leads the Utes with 28 catches, 341 yards and five touchdowns on 46 targets in FBS games, and no other Utah pass catcher has more than two receiving scores. Houston’s defense is vulnerable through the air, ranking 113th in EPA per dropback allowed and 98th in passing success rate

Game Prop
Utah Utes image thumbnail o31.5 Team Total (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Utah's offense is one of the most efficient in the country and I like the Utes to hit their team total Over at 32.5 or better. Utah ranks top 20 in offenisve success rate (49.3%) and points per opportunity (4.80.). Houston's defense is just 81st in success rate (44.9%).

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As human beings, we're bound to be biased with our picks and potentially fall into the trap of swinging with the public. With advanced stats growing in popularity and getting harder to track, college football computer predictions are starting to become more relied on.

Moneyline

Betting on a moneyline simply means you're picking the outright winner of the game, regardless of the scoring margin or total. If the team you choose wins, then your bet hits. Here's what it will look like over at your favorite sportsbook:

TeamMoneyline
Alabama Crimson Tide-120
Missouri Tigers+150

In this case, Alabama is favored to win the game as its moneyline odds have a minus sign (-) in front of the number. The favorites will have the minus sign present, and the underdogs will have a plus sign (+). Easy, right?

Spread

Betting the spread gives your bet a bit more breathing room. Here, you don't need to sweat out a team to win. Instead, you can wager on the point differential on the scoreboard.

Betting on the spread is a good idea when the moneyline profits aren't enticing. There's no point betting on Alabama as a heavy -1500 favorite over Missouri. But taking Missouri to keep the scoring margin within a certain frame will get you more bang for your buck.

TeamSpread
Alabama Crimson Tide-24.5 (-105)
Missouri Tigers+24.5 (-115)

In this example, the Tide are favored to dominate their game against Missouri, outperforming them by at least 24.5 points.

If Alabama does win by more than 25 points, that would mean the Crimson Tide covered the spread. But if the Tide won by just 20 points, then that would mean the Tigers "covered the spread" instead.

Totals

If you think the outcome of a game could flip in either direction, then an Over/Under is the way to go. This bet relies on the combined score from both teams and whether it goes Over or Under the point total listed at sportsbooks. Then, who cares who wins?

TeamTotal
Alabama Crimson TideO 52.5 (-110)
Missouri TigersU 52.5 (-110)

In this example, oddsmakers have set the total score for the game at 52.5 points. The choice is now up to you. If you think the Tide and Tigers will score a combined total of more than 52.5 points, 53 points or more, then pick the Over. If you're thinking otherwise, then bet the Under, and the bet will hit if they score fewer than 52.5 points.

If the set number was a whole number like 52 points and the two teams score exactly that amount, then it is considered a push and you'd get your money back.

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