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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Sept. 13, 2026

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Predicted Score

GASO logo
GASO
GASO

17.47 @ 36.98

CLEM
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CLEM

Eagles vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

GASO logo
GASO
GASO

17.47

+20.5 -115

o54.5 -105

+850

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CLEM
CLEM

36.98

-20.5 -105

u55.0 -114

-1100

ND State @ Air Force
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

24.85 @ 22.92

AFA
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AFA

Bison vs Falcons · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

24.85

-1.5 -105

o47.5 -110

-118

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AFA
AFA

22.92

+1.5 -105

u47.5 -105

+105

Arkansas @ Utah
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARK logo
ARK
ARK

22.11 @ 36.80

UTAH
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UTAH

Razorbacks vs Utes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ARK logo
ARK
ARK

22.11

+13.5 -115

o55.5 -108

+400

UTAH logo
UTAH
UTAH

36.80

-13.5 -105

u55.5 -108

-474

Top Projection Chris Marshall o47.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o47.5-115
Sacramento State @ Fresno State
Matchup Stats
Louisiana @ USC
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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ULL
ULL

13.89 @ 44.26

USC
USC logo
USC

Ragin' Cajuns vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ULL logo
ULL
ULL

13.89

+31.5 -115

o58.0 -110

+3500

USC logo
USC
USC

44.26

-31.5 -105

u59.5 -108

-5000

Top Projection Lunch Winfield o149.5 Passing Yards (+135)
o129.5-112
New Mexico State @ Hawai'i
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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NMSU
NMSU

21.78 @ 28.88

HAW
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HAW

Aggies vs Rainbow Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

21.78

+7.5 -115

o49.5 -110

+250

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HAW
HAW

28.88

-7.5 +100

u50.5 -110

-280

Arkansas Razorbacks image thumbnail ARK @ Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH Sat, Sep 12 • 10:15 PM ET
Total
Arkansas Razorbacks image thumbnail Utah Utes image thumbnail u55.5 (-118)
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Pick made: yesterday
Chris Vasile logo
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

Utah scored 66 in Week 1, but the Utes did it while rushing for 364 yards and controlling possession for more than 34 minutes. Arkansas managed only 148 rushing yards on 49 carries against North Alabama and committed three turnovers. With KJ Jackson making his first road start at Rice-Eccles, I expect Utah to control the game and the clock.

Game Prop
Utah Utes image thumbnail o4.5 Team Total Touchdowns (-116)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
Ed Scimia logo
Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst

The Utah Utes annihilated the Idaho defense last weekend, scoring nine touchdowns against the Vandals. While things won't be quite that easy against the Arkansas Razorbacks, they did allow 31+ points in nine of their last 10 games last season, so they've had a hard time keeping opponents from hitting the end zone. I like Utah's team props at Over 3.5 and Over 4.5 touchdowns.

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Montana State Bobcats image thumbnail MTST @ Nevada Wolf Pack image thumbnail NEV Sat, Sep 12 • 10:30 PM ET
Spread
Montana State Bobcats image thumbnail MTST -3.5 (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Chris Vasile logo
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

Nevada deserves respect after rushing for 323 yards in its 49-14 opener, but Montana State isn't a typical FCS visitor. The defending national champions have won 16 straight, scored 105 points through two games, and Justin Lamson has four touchdowns without an interception. Getting more than a field goal with that experience and continuity is enough for me to back the Bobcats.

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New Mexico State Aggies image thumbnail NMSU @ Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors image thumbnail HAW Sun, Sep 13 • 12:00 AM ET
Game Prop
New Mexico State Aggies image thumbnail o20.5 Team Total (-127)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

New Mexico State is underrated offensively after improving at quarterback (Trey Hedden: 8.5 yards per attempt) and offensive line (25th in front seven havoc allowed). Running back James Jones and receiver TK King can both be stars in Conference USA, and they'll find the end zone against a poor-performing Hawaii defense (123rd in PFF's defensive grade).

Total
New Mexico State Aggies image thumbnail Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors image thumbnail u49.5 (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 days ago
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

Hawaii can't run or shoot offensively. The offensive line (127th in PFF's pass-blocking grade) and receiving unit (126th in receiving grade) are both a mess, which has led to quarterback Micah Alejado completing just 52.2% of his passes for 4.9 yards per attempt. I can't consider an Over with this team until things turn around, especially not unless I get a lower number. The market hasn't adjusted enough yet.

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LSU Tigers image thumbnail LSU @ Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS Sat, Sep 19 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS -1.5 (-110)
Pick made: one month ago
Brad Powers logo
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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How to Use NCAAF Computer Picks

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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