College Football Picks

Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Sept. 4, 2026

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Predicted Score

SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

25.56 @ 29.56

EMU
EMU logo
EMU

Spartans vs Eagles · Prediction & Game Odds

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SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

25.56

+3.5 -108

o55.5 -115

+130

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

29.56

-3.5 -112

u56.5 -110

-148

Toledo @ Michigan State
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TOL logo
TOL
TOL

19.22 @ 27.57

MSU
MSU logo
MSU

Rockets vs Spartans · Prediction & Game Odds

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TOL logo
TOL
TOL

19.22

+10.5 -110

o46.5 -113

+350

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

27.57

-10.5 +100

u47.5 -110

-400

UTEP @ Oklahoma
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UTEP logo
UTEP
UTEP

4.89 @ 45.91

OKLA
OKLA logo
OKLA

Miners vs Sooners · Prediction & Game Odds

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UTEP logo
UTEP
UTEP

4.89

+41.5 -108

o51.5 -110

+8000

OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

45.91

-41.5 +100

u52.5 -125

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Top Projection John Mateer o49.5 Rushing Yards (+112)
o44.5-115
Miami (FL) @ Stanford
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MIA logo
MIA
MIA

35.54 @ 13.16

STAN
STAN logo
STAN

Hurricanes vs Cardinal · Prediction & Game Odds

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MIA logo
MIA
MIA

35.54

-21.5 -110

o47.5 -112

-2500

STAN logo
STAN
STAN

13.16

+21.5 -110

u48.5 -115

+1500

Top Projection Micah Ford o44.5 Rushing Yards (-116)
o44.5-115
Fresno State @ USC
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FRES logo
FRES
FRES

15.23 @ 36.85

USC
USC logo
USC

Bulldogs vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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FRES logo
FRES
FRES

15.23

+23.5 -112

o51.0 -114

+1400

USC logo
USC
USC

36.85

-23.5 -108

u51.5 -105

-1786

Liberty @ James Madison
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Ohio @ Nebraska
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OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

12.96 @ 34.76

NEB
NEB logo
NEB

Bobcats vs Cornhuskers · Prediction & Game Odds

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OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

12.96

+24.5 -120

o45.5 -113

+1600

NEB logo
NEB
NEB

34.76

-24.5 +100

u47.5 -115

-2200

Top Projection Preston Bowman o24.5 Receiving Yards (-109)
o23.5-115
Oregon State @ Houston
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ORST logo
ORST
ORST

13.48 @ 35.40

HOU
HOU logo
HOU

Beavers vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

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ORST logo
ORST
ORST

13.48

+21.5 -120

o49.5 -110

+1050

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

35.40

-21.5 +100

u50.0 -114

-1500

Top Projection Conner Weigman o39.5 Rushing Yards (-130)
o39.5-130
East Carolina @ Alabama
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ECU logo
ECU
ECU

12.90 @ 39.14

ALA
ALA logo
ALA

Pirates vs Crimson Tide · Prediction & Game Odds

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ECU logo
ECU
ECU

12.90

+28.5 -115

o52.5 -105

+2500

ALA logo
ALA
ALA

39.14

-28.5 +100

u52.5 -110

-5000

Top Projection Keelon Russell o249.5 Passing Yards (+112)
o239.5-115
North Texas @ Indiana
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UNT logo
UNT
UNT

8.06 @ 48.54

IU
IU logo
IU

Mean Green vs Hoosiers · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNT logo
UNT
UNT

8.06

+41.5 -118

o55.5 -110

--

IU logo
IU
IU

48.54

-41.5 -104

u57.5 -115

--

Top Projection Josh Hoover o224.5 Passing Yards (-140)
o224.5-140
Coastal Carolina @ West Virginia
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CCU logo
CCU
CCU

18.06 @ 38.01

WVU
WVU logo
WVU

Chanticleers vs Mountaineers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CCU logo
CCU
CCU

18.06

+21.5 -110

o55.5 -115

+1050

WVU logo
WVU
WVU

38.01

-21.5 +100

u56.5 -112

-1500

Top Projection Ryan Ward o8.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o8.5-115
Miami (OH) @ Pittsburgh
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M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

15.86 @ 32.94

PITT
PITT logo
PITT

RedHawks vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

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M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

15.86

+16.5 -105

o47.5 -110

+600

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

32.94

-16.5 -105

u47.5 -105

-752

Top Projection Keith Reynolds o27.5 Receiving Yards (-117)
o27.5-117
Ball State @ Ohio State
Matchup Stats
Top Projection Julian Sayin o279.5 Passing Yards (-111)
o270.5-122
Kent State @ South Carolina
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KENT logo
KENT
KENT

8.85 @ 43.80

SOCAR
SOCAR logo
SOCAR

Golden Flashes vs Gamecocks · Prediction & Game Odds

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KENT logo
KENT
KENT

8.85

+36.5 -110

o53.5 -110

+5000

SOCAR logo
SOCAR
SOCAR

43.80

-36.5 -105

u54.5 -114

-100000

Top Projection Nyck Harbor o64.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
o59.5-115
Tulane @ Duke
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TULN logo
TULN
TULN

22.72 @ 30.77

DUKE
DUKE logo
DUKE

Green Wave vs Blue Devils · Prediction & Game Odds

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TULN logo
TULN
TULN

22.72

+7.5 -108

o50.5 -115

+260

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

30.77

-7.5 -109

u51.5 -115

-300

Top Projection Zeon Chriss-Gremillion o169.5 Passing Yards (+108)
o169.5+108
Boise State @ Oregon
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BSU logo
BSU
BSU

14.23 @ 38.65

ORE
ORE logo
ORE

Broncos vs Ducks · Prediction & Game Odds

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BSU logo
BSU
BSU

14.23

+24.5 -105

o51.5 -108

+1800

ORE logo
ORE
ORE

38.65

-24.5 -108

u51.5 -109

-2400

Top Projection Jordon Davison o4.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o4.5-115
Texas State @ Texas
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TXST logo
TXST
TXST

16.41 @ 44.72

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Bobcats vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

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TXST logo
TXST
TXST

16.41

+30.5 -115

o59.0 -114

+3000

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

44.72

-30.5 -105

u59.5 -108

-5000

Top Projection Ryan Wingo o49.5 Receiving Yards (-101)
o44.5-115
Marshall @ Penn State
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MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

15.43 @ 39.24

PSU
PSU logo
PSU

Thundering Herd vs Nittany Lions · Prediction & Game Odds

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MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

15.43

+24.5 -110

o52.0 -110

+1500

PSU logo
PSU
PSU

39.24

-24.5 -104

u52.5 -110

-2000

Top Projection Chase Sowell o39.5 Receiving Yards (+102)
o34.5-115
Baylor @ Auburn
Matchup Stats
Top Projection Chas Nimrod o39.5 Receiving Yards (+104)
o29.5-113
Boston College @ Cincinnati
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BC logo
BC
BC

21.35 @ 30.20

CIN
CIN logo
CIN

Eagles vs Bearcats · Prediction & Game Odds

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BC logo
BC
BC

21.35

+7.5 -108

o49.0 -114

+250

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

30.20

-7.5 -108

u50.5 -115

-290

Top Projection Mason McKenzie o179.5 Passing Yards (-108)
o169.5-120
Oklahoma State @ Tulsa
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OKST logo
OKST
OKST

33.23 @ 22.59

TLSA
TLSA logo
TLSA

Cowboys vs Golden Hurricane · Prediction & Game Odds

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OKST logo
OKST
OKST

33.23

-13.5 -108

o58.5 -110

-549

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

22.59

+13.5 +100

u59.5 -114

+460

Top Projection Drew Mestemaker u294.5 Passing Yards (-114)
u298.5-115
NIU @ Iowa
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NIU logo
NIU
NIU

5.96 @ 37.86

IOWA
IOWA logo
IOWA

Huskies vs Hawkeyes · Prediction & Game Odds

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NIU logo
NIU
NIU

5.96

+31.5 -110

o44.5 -109

+5000

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

37.86

-31.5 -105

u44.5 -105

-50000

Wyoming @ Colorado State
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WYO logo
WYO
WYO

20.27 @ 23.30

CSU
CSU logo
CSU

Cowboys vs Rams · Prediction & Game Odds

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WYO logo
WYO
WYO

20.27

+3.5 -115

o45.5 -115

+146

CSU logo
CSU
CSU

23.30

-3.5 +105

u47.0 -118

-155

FIU Panthers @ South Florida
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FIU logo
FIU
FIU

19.56 @ 35.38

USF
USF logo
USF

Panthers vs Bulls · Prediction & Game Odds

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FIU logo
FIU
FIU

19.56

+15.5 -115

o51.5 -112

+525

USF logo
USF
USF

35.38

-15.5 -105

u53.5 -128

-649

Missouri State @ Texas A&M
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MOSU logo
MOSU
MOSU

7.72 @ 47.49

TAM
TAM logo
TAM

Bears vs Aggies · Prediction & Game Odds

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MOSU logo
MOSU
MOSU

7.72

+41.0 -110

o53.5 -110

--

TAM logo
TAM
TAM

47.49

-41.0 -108

u53.5 -105

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Top Projection Mario Craver o59.5 Receiving Yards (+102)
o54.5-115
Sam Houston @ Troy
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SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

17.62 @ 35.11

TROY
TROY logo
TROY

Bearkats vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

17.62

+17.5 -115

o54.0 -110

+610

TROY logo
TROY
TROY

35.11

-17.5 -105

u54.5 -102

-800

Arkansas State @ Memphis
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ARST logo
ARST
ARST

20.01 @ 32.06

MEM
MEM logo
MEM

Red Wolves vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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ARST logo
ARST
ARST

20.01

+11.5 -110

o52.5 -105

+380

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

32.06

-11.5 -105

u53.5 -115

-450

Western Michigan @ Michigan
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WMU logo
WMU
WMU

10.90 @ 36.67

MICH
MICH logo
MICH

Broncos vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds

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WMU logo
WMU
WMU

10.90

+28.5 -115

o48.5 -120

+2000

MICH logo
MICH
MICH

36.67

-28.5 -108

u49.5 -110

-4000

Top Projection Andrew Marsh o59.5 Receiving Yards (+105)
o54.5-114
Louisiana-Monroe @ MS State
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ULM logo
ULM
ULM

13.19 @ 42.14

MSST
MSST logo
MSST

Warhawks vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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ULM logo
ULM
ULM

13.19

+29.5 -116

o54.5 -110

+2400

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

42.14

-29.5 -106

u55.0 -114

-4000

Top Projection Kamario Taylor o59.5 Rushing Yards (-101)
o39.5-300
Clemson @ LSU
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CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

19.11 @ 28.38

LSU
LSU logo
LSU

Tigers vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

19.11

+10.5 -118

o50.5 -110

+310

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.38

-10.5 +100

u50.5 -105

-375

Top Projection Jackson Harris o42.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
o39.5-130
Florida Atlantic @ Florida
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FAU logo
FAU
FAU

16.55 @ 41.83

FLA
FLA logo
FLA

Owls vs Gators · Prediction & Game Odds

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FAU logo
FAU
FAU

16.55

+26.5 -105

o59.0 -114

+1800

FLA logo
FLA
FLA

41.83

-26.5 -105

u59.5 -110

-2800

Top Projection Aaron Philo o244.5 Passing Yards (-115)
o244.5-115
Central Michigan @ New Mexico
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CMU logo
CMU
CMU

17.45 @ 28.41

UNM
UNM logo
UNM

Chippewas vs Lobos · Prediction & Game Odds

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CMU logo
CMU
CMU

17.45

+11.5 -110

o45.5 -112

+375

UNM logo
UNM
UNM

28.41

-11.5 -110

u46.5 -108

-440

UNLV @ Hawai'i
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UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

29.24 @ 26.97

HAW
HAW logo
HAW

Rebels vs Rainbow Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

29.24

-1.5 -110

o55.5 -110

-150

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

26.97

+1.5 -110

u56.5 -111

+135

Western Kentucky @ Nevada
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WKU logo
WKU
WKU

25.98 @ 24.31

NEV
NEV logo
NEV

Hilltoppers vs Wolf Pack · Prediction & Game Odds

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WKU logo
WKU
WKU

25.98

-1.0 -108

o51.5 -120

-114

NEV logo
NEV
NEV

24.31

+1.0 -112

u52.5 -110

+100

UCLA @ California
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UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

25.98 @ 26.11

CAL
CAL logo
CAL

Bruins vs Golden Bears · Prediction & Game Odds

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UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

25.98

-1.5 -112

o53.5 -105

-122

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

26.11

+1.5 -105

u53.5 -108

+110

Top Projection Landon Ellis o39.5 Receiving Yards (+115)
o32.5-117
Washington State @ Washington
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WSU logo
WSU
WSU

12.76 @ 36.22

WASH
WASH logo
WASH

Cougars vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

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WSU logo
WSU
WSU

12.76

+23.5 -105

o50.5 -110

+1300

WASH logo
WASH
WASH

36.22

-23.5 -105

u51.5 -115

-1800

Top Projection Caden Pinnick o169.5 Passing Yards (+102)
o158.5-115
Wisconsin @ Notre Dame
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WIS logo
WIS
WIS

11.64 @ 34.34

ND
ND logo
ND

Badgers vs Fighting Irish · Prediction & Game Odds

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WIS logo
WIS
WIS

11.64

+21.5 -118

o46.5 -110

+1100

ND logo
ND
ND

34.34

-21.5 -108

u47.5 -110

-1408

Top Projection Tyrell Henry o16.5 Receiving Yards (-112)
o16.5-112
Louisville @ Mississippi
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LOU logo
LOU
LOU

24.05 @ 31.31

MISS
MISS logo
MISS

Cardinals vs Rebels · Prediction & Game Odds

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LOU logo
LOU
LOU

24.05

+6.5 +102

o55.0 -110

+225

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

31.31

-6.5 -115

u56.5 -136

-240

Top Projection Brody Foley o19.5 Receiving Yards (-105)
o18.5-114
SMU @ Florida State
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SMU logo
SMU
SMU

27.65 @ 25.50

FSU
FSU logo
FSU

Mustangs vs Seminoles · Prediction & Game Odds

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SMU logo
SMU
SMU

27.65

-2.5 -122

o52.5 -115

-148

FSU logo
FSU
FSU

25.50

+2.5 +105

u53.5 -110

+135

San Jose State Spartans image thumbnail SJSU @ Eastern Michigan Eagles image thumbnail EMU Fri, Sep 4 • 6:30 PM ET
Moneyline
San Jose State Spartans image thumbnail SJSU (+124)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 hours ago
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver looked the part against a USC defense that was expected to be much improved, completing 65.5% of his passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Now, he gets an Eastern Michigan defense that allowed Sacramento State’s quarterback to throw for more than 220 yards while completing just 54.3% of his passes. The Eagles allowed 30 points and more than 410 yards per game last season, and while six starters return, this unit still has plenty to prove. If Weaver can replicate his success against a Power Four defense, the Spartans should have no trouble finding success against Eastern Michigan. 

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Indiana State Sycamores image thumbnail INST @ Purdue Boilermakers image thumbnail PUR Fri, Sep 4 • 7:00 PM ET
Total
Indiana State Sycamores image thumbnail Purdue Boilermakers image thumbnail u56.5 (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 hours ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Purdue will probably smoke Indiana State on Friday, and blowouts are where Overs go to die. Coaches won't waste the "good plays" in the second half if they are up big.

Defenses keep playing hard because the backups want to stand out, the losing side doesn't want to get embarrassed any further, and both teams just want to go home.

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Toledo Rockets image thumbnail TOL @ Michigan State Spartans image thumbnail MSU Fri, Sep 4 • 8:00 PM ET
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Michigan State Spartans image thumbnail MSU -9.5 (-111)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

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. 

Completions
AM
Alessio Milivojevic o19.5 Completions (+105)
Projection 19.5372 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 2 out of 5
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UTEP Miners image thumbnail UTEP @ Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail OKLA Fri, Sep 4 • 8:00 PM ET
1st Half Spread
Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail OKLA 1st Half -23.5 (-112)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor

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.

Rushing Yards
XR
Xavier Robinson o55.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Projection 61.2381 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Miami (FL) Hurricanes image thumbnail MIA @ Stanford Cardinal image thumbnail STAN Fri, Sep 4 • 9:00 PM ET
Total
Miami (FL) Hurricanes image thumbnail Stanford Cardinal image thumbnail o47.5 (-120)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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+.

Receiving Yards
BB
Benji Blackburn o29.5 Receiving Yards (-125)
Projection 33.7114 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Fresno State Bulldogs image thumbnail FRES @ USC Trojans image thumbnail USC Fri, Sep 4 • 9:00 PM ET
Total
Fresno State Bulldogs image thumbnail USC Trojans image thumbnail u51.5 (-103)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

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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USC Trojans image thumbnail USC -21.5 (-111)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

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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Liberty Flames image thumbnail LIB @ James Madison Dukes image thumbnail JMU Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET
Total
Liberty Flames image thumbnail James Madison Dukes image thumbnail o50.5 (-111)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 hours ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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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East Carolina Pirates image thumbnail ECU @ Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail ALA Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET
Total
East Carolina Pirates image thumbnail Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail u52.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

Alabama can dominate this game without the total ever becoming particularly threatened.

The Tide still have offensive questions of their own. 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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Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail ALA -27.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Chris Hatfield
Betting Analyst

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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North Texas Mean Green image thumbnail UNT @ Indiana Hoosiers image thumbnail IU Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET
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Indiana Hoosiers image thumbnail IU -40.5 (-103)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

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. 

Carries
TR
Turbo Richard o11.5 Carries (-135)
Projection 13.2665 (Over)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Tulane Green Wave image thumbnail TULN @ Duke Blue Devils image thumbnail DUKE Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET
Rushing Yards
ZC Zeon Chriss-Gremillion o29.5 Rushing Yards (-118)
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Pick made: 19 hours ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

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.

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Tulane Green Wave image thumbnail TULN +7.5 (-111)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

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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Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU @ Oregon Ducks image thumbnail ORE Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET
Total
Boise State Broncos image thumbnail Oregon Ducks image thumbnail u51.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

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. 

Total
Boise State Broncos image thumbnail Oregon Ducks image thumbnail o51.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

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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Texas State Bobcats image thumbnail TXST @ Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET
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Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX -30.5 (+101)
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Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

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. 

Rushing Yards
RB
Raleek Brown u84.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Projection 67.0503 (Under)
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Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Baylor Bears image thumbnail BAY @ Auburn Tigers image thumbnail AUB Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET
Spread
Auburn Tigers image thumbnail AUB -7.5 (-103)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

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. 

Passing Yards
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DJ Lagway o254.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Projection 281.7299 (Over)
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Pick made: 3 minutes ago
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Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Northern Illinois Huskies image thumbnail NIU @ Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail IOWA Sat, Sep 5 • 4:15 PM ET
Receiving Yards
DV DJ Vonnahme o26.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
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Pick made: 19 hours ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

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
KM
Kamari Moulton o0.5 Receptions (-210)
Projection 1.3581 (Over)
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 3 out of 5
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Wyoming Cowboys image thumbnail WYO @ Colorado State Rams image thumbnail CSU Sat, Sep 5 • 6:00 PM ET
Total
Wyoming Cowboys image thumbnail Colorado State Rams image thumbnail u46.5 (-116)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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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Florida International Panthers image thumbnail FIU @ South Florida Bulls image thumbnail USF Sat, Sep 5 • 7:00 PM ET
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South Florida Bulls image thumbnail USF -13.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

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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Missouri State Bears image thumbnail MOSU @ Texas A&M Aggies image thumbnail TAM Sat, Sep 5 • 7:00 PM ET
Spread
Texas A&M Aggies image thumbnail TAM -41.5 (-118)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst

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.

Total
Missouri State Bears image thumbnail Texas A&M Aggies image thumbnail o53.5 (-111)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst

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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Sam Houston Bearkats image thumbnail SHSU @ Troy Trojans image thumbnail TROY Sat, Sep 5 • 7:00 PM ET
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Troy Trojans image thumbnail TROY -16.5 (-111)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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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Clemson Tigers image thumbnail CLEM @ LSU Tigers image thumbnail LSU Sat, Sep 5 • 7:30 PM ET
Total
Clemson Tigers image thumbnail LSU Tigers image thumbnail u50.5 (-116)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Expect slow starts from both of these offenses, with LSU set to start more than a half-dozen transfers on offense and Clemson's new QB, Christopher Vizzina, lacking experience. Both defenses are projected to rank Top 20 by SP+ and are full of future NFL players. Last year's matchup saw just 27 total points scored, and this year's will struggle to reach more than 45.

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Clemson Tigers image thumbnail CLEM +10.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Although LSU is the more talented team, the Tigers' lack of continuity could lead to a slow start. Of the 44 players in Lane Kiffin's two-deep, 28 of them are new to the program. Clemson's defense has plenty of NFL talent and should take advantage of the newness on LSU's offense. A low-scoring first half can keep this game close in Death Valley before LSU pulls away late. But this spread is slightly too big for me to back Kiffin's Tigers. 

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Central Michigan Chippewas image thumbnail CMU @ New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail UNM Sat, Sep 5 • 10:00 PM ET
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New Mexico Lobos image thumbnail UNM -10.5 (-121)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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 Rebels image thumbnail UNLV @ Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors image thumbnail HAW Sat, Sep 5 • 10:00 PM ET
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Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors image thumbnail HAW +3.5 (-122)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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 Bruins image thumbnail UCLA @ California Golden Bears image thumbnail CAL Sat, Sep 5 • 10:30 PM ET
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California Golden Bears image thumbnail CAL +2.5 (-116)
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Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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.

Receiving Yards
IS Ian Strong o60.5 Receiving Yards (-117)
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Pick made: 19 hours ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

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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Wisconsin Badgers image thumbnail WIS @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish image thumbnail ND Sun, Sep 6 • 7:30 PM ET
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish image thumbnail ND -20.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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.

Rushing Yards
CJ
Colton Joseph o29.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Projection 34.4226 (Over)
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Louisville Cardinals image thumbnail LOU @ Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS Sun, Sep 6 • 7:30 PM ET
Moneyline
Louisville Cardinals image thumbnail LOU (+218)
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Pick made: 17 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Jeff Brohm has built a reputation for getting the most out of his teams in big games, especially against ranked opponents. The Louisville head coach is 27-15 against the spread with 20 outright wins as an underdog dating back to his time at Purdue. Ole Miss should be just as good, if not better, than last season, but the Rebels enter with far more pressure. Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz also brings plenty of upside, and Brohm has a history of maximizing his quarterbacks. Expect this one to be close.

Receiving Yards
DA Deuce Alexander o54.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
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Pick made: 19 hours ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

Mississippi loses five of its top six pass catchers. Gone are 225 receptions for 3,388 yards and 19 touchdowns, and Deuce Alexander is the WR1 to step up into big-time production for star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.

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SMU Mustangs image thumbnail SMU @ Florida State Seminoles image thumbnail FSU Mon, Sep 7 • 7:30 PM ET
Moneyline
SMU Mustangs image thumbnail SMU (-154)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor

Florida State’s ugly performance against New Mexico State has me officially putting Mike Norvell on the hate list. The Seminoles allowed a Diego Pavia-less Aggies team to rack up more than 300 total yards, throw for more than 270 yards and convert 10 of 17 third downs. While some may chalk it up to a look-ahead spot, Florida State looked far too unprepared for me to buy it. SMU has plenty of tape on those early flaws and should have the talent to exploit them. I’m taking the Mustangs on the moneyline rather than laying points in this early-season matchup.

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SMU Mustangs image thumbnail SMU -3.0 (-108)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

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 Tigers image thumbnail LSU @ Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS Sat, Sep 19 • 7:30 PM ET
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Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS -1.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 28 days ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst

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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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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