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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Sept. 12, 2026

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UTSA @ Texas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

32.82 @ 33.92

TXST
TXST logo
TXST

Roadrunners vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

32.82

+2.5 -109

o65.5 -105

+115

TXST logo
TXST
TXST

33.92

-2.5 -105

u66.5 -118

-129

Rice @ Notre Dame
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RICE logo
RICE
RICE

5.04 @ 49.73

ND
ND logo
ND

Owls vs Fighting Irish · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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RICE logo
RICE
RICE

5.04

+45.5 -120

o54.5 -108

+5500

ND logo
ND
ND

49.73

-45.5 +100

u55.5 -118

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Top Projection Aneyas Williams o89.5 Rushing Yards (+110)
o82.5-110
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Eastern Michigan @ Michigan State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

16.65 @ 33.55

MSU
MSU logo
MSU

Eagles vs Spartans · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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EMU logo
EMU
EMU

16.65

+18.5 -115

o49.5 -110

+650

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

33.55

-18.5 -105

u50.5 -115

-900

Top Projection Amareon Blue o32.5 Rushing Yards (-119)
o32.5-115
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Maryland @ UConn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MD logo
MD
MD

32.15 @ 22.92

CONN
CONN logo
CONN

Terrapins vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

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MD logo
MD
MD

32.15

-10.5 -115

o52.5 +100

-450

CONN logo
CONN
CONN

22.92

+10.5 -105

u52.5 -108

+410

MS State @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

28.15 @ 28.76

MINN
MINN logo
MINN

Bulldogs vs Golden Gophers · Prediction & Game Odds

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MSST logo
MSST
MSST

28.15

+1.5 -122

o54.5 -110

-109

MINN logo
MINN
MINN

28.76

-1.5 +100

u55.5 -114

+100

Top Projection Zion Ragins o26.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o25.5-117
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Arizona @ BYU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

21.21 @ 29.25

BYU
BYU logo
BYU

Wildcats vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

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ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

21.21

+7.5 -120

o48.0 -117

+240

BYU logo
BYU
BYU

29.25

-7.5 +100

u49.5 -115

-270

Top Projection Kyler Kasper o32.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o31.5-115
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UCF @ Pittsburgh
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UCF logo
UCF
UCF

25.34 @ 32.67

PITT
PITT logo
PITT

Knights vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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UCF logo
UCF
UCF

25.34

+7.5 -115

o55.5 -102

+235

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

32.67

-7.5 +102

u56.0 -113

-275

Top Projection Mason Heintschel o9.5 Rushing Yards (-112)
o8.5-115
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Duke @ Illinois
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

22.68 @ 29.37

ILL
ILL logo
ILL

Blue Devils vs Fighting Illini · Prediction & Game Odds

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DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

22.68

+6.5 -115

o51.5 +100

+196

ILL logo
ILL
ILL

29.37

-6.5 -105

u51.5 -110

-215

Top Projection Jonah Burton o29.5 Receiving Yards (+120)
o26.5-118
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California @ Syracuse
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

26.51 @ 31.23

SYR
SYR logo
SYR

Golden Bears vs Orange · Prediction & Game Odds

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CAL logo
CAL
CAL

26.51

+3.5 -105

o56.5 -110

+160

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

31.23

-3.5 -108

u57.5 -115

-170

Utah State @ Washington
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USU logo
USU
USU

12.94 @ 41.20

WASH
WASH logo
WASH

Aggies vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

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USU logo
USU
USU

12.94

+28.5 -110

o55.5 -105

+2000

WASH logo
WASH
WASH

41.20

-28.5 -102

u56.5 -114

-5000

Louisiana-Monroe @ UAB
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULM logo
ULM
ULM

22.55 @ 33.67

UAB
UAB logo
UAB

Warhawks vs Blazers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ULM logo
ULM
ULM

22.55

+9.5 -105

o53.5 -110

+300

UAB logo
UAB
UAB

33.67

-9.5 -108

u54.5 -110

-334

UNLV @ North Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

30.59 @ 28.22

UNT
UNT logo
UNT

Rebels vs Mean Green · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

30.59

-2.5 -116

o57.5 -110

-147

UNT logo
UNT
UNT

28.22

+2.5 +110

u58.5 -115

+136

Delaware @ Vanderbilt
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

DEL logo
DEL
DEL

17.59 @ 38.11

VAN
VAN logo
VAN

Fightin' Blue Hens vs Commodores · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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DEL logo
DEL
DEL

17.59

+21.5 -110

o54.5 -111

+950

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

38.11

-21.5 -104

u55.5 -120

-1400

Top Projection Blaze Berlowitz o169.5 Passing Yards (+108)
o169.5+108
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JSU @ Ohio
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

JVST logo
JVST
JVST

24.66 @ 25.94

OHIO
OHIO logo
OHIO

Gamecocks vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

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JVST logo
JVST
JVST

24.66

+2.5 -115

o49.5 -112

+110

OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

25.94

-2.5 -105

u50.5 -110

-120

Buffalo @ FIU Panthers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BUFF logo
BUFF
BUFF

18.56 @ 27.91

FIU
FIU logo
FIU

Bulls vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
BUFF logo
BUFF
BUFF

18.56

+10.5 -110

o47.5 -105

+350

FIU logo
FIU
FIU

27.91

-10.5 -105

u47.5 -110

-400

Memphis @ Boise State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

23.70 @ 31.82

BSU
BSU logo
BSU

Tigers vs Broncos · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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MEM logo
MEM
MEM

23.70

+9.5 -108

o54.5 -118

+300

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

31.82

-9.5 -110

u55.5 -110

-300

Top Projection Hunter Tipton o29.5 Receiving Yards (+110)
o24.5-123
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Tennessee @ Georgia Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TENN logo
TENN
TENN

34.27 @ 22.32

GT
GT logo
GT

Volunteers vs Yellow Jackets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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TENN logo
TENN
TENN

34.27

-11.5 -115

o55.5 -110

-450

GT logo
GT
GT

22.32

+11.5 -105

u56.5 -115

+400

Top Projection Jordan Allen o59.5 Receiving Yards (+108)
o57.5-122
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Middle Tennessee @ Marshall
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MTU logo
MTU
MTU

22.45 @ 33.18

MRSH
MRSH logo
MRSH

Blue Raiders vs Thundering Herd · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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MTU logo
MTU
MTU

22.45

+13.5 -110

o55.5 -110

+425

MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

33.18

-13.5 -105

u56.5 -115

-500

Georgia State @ Kennesaw State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

23.29 @ 32.38

KENN
KENN logo
KENN

Panthers vs Owls · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
GSU logo
GSU
GSU

23.29

+8.5 -110

o54.5 -110

+275

KENN logo
KENN
KENN

32.38

-8.5 -105

u55.5 -110

-300

Bowling Green @ Nebraska
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

9.85 @ 40.04

NEB
NEB logo
NEB

Falcons vs Cornhuskers · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

9.85

+30.5 -110

o49.5 -110

+3500

NEB logo
NEB
NEB

40.04

-30.5 -107

u50.5 -105

-5000

Tulsa @ Sam Houston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

30.84 @ 19.22

SHSU
SHSU logo
SHSU

Golden Hurricane vs Bearkats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

30.84

-11.5 -110

o51.5 -105

-490

SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

19.22

+11.5 -110

u52.5 -121

+460

South Alabama @ Tulane
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USA logo
USA
USA

19.39 @ 28.07

TULN
TULN logo
TULN

Jaguars vs Green Wave · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
USA logo
USA
USA

19.39

+9.5 -105

o47.5 -118

+300

TULN logo
TULN
TULN

28.07

-9.5 -108

u48.5 -108

-350

San Diego State @ UCLA
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

22.09 @ 33.19

UCLA
UCLA logo
UCLA

Aztecs vs Bruins · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

22.09

+13.5 -106

o53.5 -110

+450

UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

33.19

-13.5 -108

u55.5 -115

-500

Top Projection Mikey Matthews o39.5 Receiving Yards (+108)
o29.5-140
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Louisiana Tech @ LSU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

LT logo
LT
LT

12.29 @ 44.23

LSU
LSU logo
LSU

Bulldogs vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
LT logo
LT
LT

12.29

+35.5 -108

o55.5 -108

+5000

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

44.23

-35.5 +100

u56.0 -110

-40000

Top Projection Sam Leavitt o249.5 Passing Yards (+105)
o231.5-115
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Navy @ Florida Atlantic
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NAVY logo
NAVY
NAVY

33.90 @ 27.86

FAU
FAU logo
FAU

Midshipmen vs Owls · Prediction & Game Odds

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NAVY logo
NAVY
NAVY

33.90

-4.5 -105

o58.5 -110

-182

FAU logo
FAU
FAU

27.86

+4.5 -110

u59.5 -109

+165

Iowa State @ Iowa
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

13.96 @ 28.58

IOWA
IOWA logo
IOWA

Cyclones vs Hawkeyes · Prediction & Game Odds

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ISU logo
ISU
ISU

13.96

+14.5 -112

o41.5 -108

+500

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

28.58

-14.5 +100

u42.0 -110

-599

Top Projection Omari Hayes o19.5 Receiving Yards (-118)
o19.5-115
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Georgia Southern @ Clemson
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GASO logo
GASO
GASO

18.13 @ 35.47

CLEM
CLEM logo
CLEM

Eagles vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
GASO logo
GASO
GASO

18.13

+20.5 -109

o54.5 -115

+950

CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

35.47

-20.5 -105

u55.5 -110

-1100

Top Projection Ashton Hollins o49.5 Receiving Yards (-101)
o45.5-115
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Texas Tech @ Oregon State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TTU logo
TTU
TTU

38.95 @ 12.61

ORST
ORST logo
ORST

Red Raiders vs Beavers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
TTU logo
TTU
TTU

38.95

-25.5 -108

o52.5 -112

-2500

ORST logo
ORST
ORST

12.61

+25.5 -108

u54.5 -115

+1700

Top Projection Kenny Johnson o49.5 Receiving Yards (+108)
o48.5-114
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Ohio State @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OSU logo
OSU
OSU

24.88 @ 26.31

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Buckeyes vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
OSU logo
OSU
OSU

24.88

+1.5 -107

o49.5 -112

+110

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

26.31

-1.5 -107

u50.5 -112

-120

Top Projection Jeremiah Smith o87.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
o79.5-105
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Southern Miss @ Auburn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USM logo
USM
USM

12.36 @ 42.26

AUB
AUB logo
AUB

Golden Eagles vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
USM logo
USM
USM

12.36

+33.5 -113

o56.0 -112

+3500

AUB logo
AUB
AUB

42.26

-33.5 -113

u57.5 -110

-9000

Top Projection Byrum Brown o239.5 Passing Yards (-108)
o234.5-115
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Charlotte @ Mississippi
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CHAR logo
CHAR
CHAR

8.60 @ 53.89

MISS
MISS logo
MISS

49ers vs Rebels · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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CHAR logo
CHAR
CHAR

8.60

+46.5 -130

o59.5 +100

+20000

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

53.89

-46.5 +110

u60.5 -110

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Top Projection Trinidad Chambliss o299.5 Passing Yards (+103)
o282.5-115
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ND State @ Air Force
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

25.10 @ 22.81

AFA
AFA logo
AFA

Bison vs Falcons · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

25.10

+0.0 -135

o47.5 -105

-118

AFA logo
AFA
AFA

22.81

+0.0 +110

u48.0 -115

+110

Arkansas @ Utah
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARK logo
ARK
ARK

22.11 @ 36.80

UTAH
UTAH logo
UTAH

Razorbacks vs Utes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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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

-500

Sacramento State @ Fresno State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

15.26 @ 30.14

FRES
FRES logo
FRES

Hornets vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

15.26

+18.5 -110

o44.5 -108

+740

FRES logo
FRES
FRES

30.14

-18.5 -105

u44.5 -105

-900

Louisiana @ USC
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULL logo
ULL
ULL

14.06 @ 44.46

USC
USC logo
USC

Ragin' Cajuns vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
ULL logo
ULL
ULL

14.06

+31.5 -110

o59.0 -111

+3500

USC logo
USC
USC

44.46

-31.5 +100

u59.5 -108

-6500

Top Projection Lunch Winfield o149.5 Passing Yards (+140)
o129.5-114
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New Mexico State @ Hawai'i
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

21.53 @ 28.70

HAW
HAW logo
HAW

Aggies vs Rainbow Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

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ML
NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

21.53

+7.5 -115

o49.5 -110

+250

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

28.70

-7.5 +100

u50.5 -110

-290

UTSA Roadrunners image thumbnail UTSA @ Texas State Bobcats image thumbnail TXST Sat, Sep 12 • 3:30 PM ET
Moneyline
UTSA Roadrunners image thumbnail UTSA (+114)
Best Odds
 +115 theScore Bet
Pick made: 2 days ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
 +110
 +110
 +114
 +112
 +110
 +104
 +112
 +115
 +110

Both of these teams have top G6 offenses, but only one has a somewhat competent defense. UTSA's ground game should run wild against a Texas State defense ranked 132nd by SP+. The Road Runners should only need a few defensive stops to pull off the upset.

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Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail ALA @ Kentucky Wildcats image thumbnail UK Sat, Sep 12 • 3:30 PM ET
1st Half Total
Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail Kentucky Wildcats image thumbnail 1st Half u24.5 (-116)
Best Odds
u24.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: yesterday
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst
u23.5  +100
u24.5  -115
u23.5  +102
u23.5  -104
u24.5  -140
u23.5  -103
u23.5  -103
u24.5  -130
u23.5  +105

Based on my projected pace for this game, I feel stronger about the first-half Under than the full-game one. However, there's enough explosiveness on the field, especially with Alabama, that these offenses could eventually erupt. Plus, DeBoer and Stein are offensive-minded coaches. 

Regardless, the Crimson Tide have gone Under their team total in five of the school's last six away games, and the squad's early-down EPA/play was in the 91st percentile of college football last week, per GameOnPaper.com.

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Total
Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail Kentucky Wildcats image thumbnail u49.5 (-111)
Best Odds
u47.5 -111 BetRivers
Pick made: yesterday
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst
u47.5  -112
u46.5  -105
u46.5  -105
u47.5  -115
u47.5  -115
u47.5  -111
u47.5  -123
u47.5  -120
u47.5  -115

Give me the Under 49.5 (down to 47.5) in a matchup featuring two first-year starting quarterbacks and plenty of incentive to pound the rock. Kentucky ranks 112th nationally in returning offensive production, while Alabama sits 119th, per ESPN's Bill Connelly.

This gives me less confidence that either offense will consistently move the ball against SEC competition. Alabama is also 6-12 Over/Under in SEC games during the DeBoer era, while Connelly's projected score has the Crimson Tide winning 28-19.

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Rice Owls image thumbnail RICE @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish image thumbnail ND Sat, Sep 12 • 3:30 PM ET
TD Passes
CC CJ Carr o2.5 TD Passes (-115)
Best Odds
o2.5 +110 theScore Bet
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
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o2.5  -129
o2.5  +106
o2.5  +105
 -
o2.5  -102
o2.5  +110
 -

Carr's offensive line allowed too much pressure against Wisconsin, but he will have all day to throw against a lowly Rice defense that surrendered 32.9 ppg last year while ranking dead last in explosives allowed. Carr averaged 2.0 passing touchdowns per game a year ago, but that was his first year as a starter, and 29 touchdowns were siphoned off to the superstar running back duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. The Heisman contender will shine in a very advantageous matchup.

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Spread
Rice Owls image thumbnail RICE +44.5 (-108)
Best Odds
+45.5 -120 Hard Rock Bet
Pick made: yesterday
Ed Scimia logo
Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst
+44.5  -110
+44.5  -110
+44.5  -102
+44.5  -105
+44.5  -105
+44.5  -109
+44.5  -107
+44.5  +100
+45.5  -120

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish saw their offense take a long time to get going against a weak Wisconsin Badgers defense, and they'll be playing on short rest on Saturday. None of this changes the outcome, but it will keep the margin down a bit, as the Irish will be happy to rotate players and let the clock run. I'm backing the Rice Owls to cover at +42.5 or more.

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Arizona Wildcats image thumbnail ARIZ @ BYU Cougars image thumbnail BYU Sat, Sep 12 • 3:30 PM ET
Receptions
KK Kyler Kasper o2.5 Receptions (+104)
Best Odds
o2.5 -105 bet365
Pick made: yesterday
JD Yonke logo
JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
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o2.5  -105
o2.5  -105
o2.5  -114
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 -
o2.5  -129
o2.5  -110
 -

BYU is in desperate need for new pass-catchers to emerge after losing their top three from a year ago who combined for 166 receptions for 2,350 yards and 14 touchdowns. Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper led the team in pass snaps and targets in the opener and can take advantage of an Arizona secondary that lost a ton of NFL talent from a year ago.

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Game Prop
Arizona Wildcats image thumbnail o19.5 Team Total (-132)
Best Odds
o19.5 -120 bet365
Pick made: yesterday
Colby Marchio logo
Colby Marchio
Contributor
o20.5  -110
o19.5  -120
o20.5  -115
o20.5  -108
o20.5  -110
o20.5  -112
o20.5  -104
o20.5  -115
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Arizona should be able to put points on the board thanks to its experience on offense. Quarterback Noah Fifita has been with the program since 2022, while Tre Spivey, Chris Hunter and Giovanni Richardson each bring more than two years of experience. That familiarity should help the Wildcats navigate a tough road matchup. BYU also enters the season with former special teams coach Kelly Poppinga taking over as defensive coordinator, making this his first true test in the role. Arizona should be able to take advantage of the new coordinator and reach 20 points Saturday.

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UCF Knights image thumbnail UCF @ Pittsburgh Panthers image thumbnail PITT Sat, Sep 12 • 3:30 PM ET
Rushing Yards
DW Duke Watson o40.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Best Odds
o39.5 +100 bet365
Pick made: yesterday
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
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o39.5  +100
o41.5  -116
o46.5  -116
o49.5  +100
o49.5  -107
o48.5  -112
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Duke Watson had great numbers with Louisville, gaining 602 yards and averaging 8.7 yards per carry as a freshman in 2024. He's the RB1 for UCF, where his career 3.87 yards after contact per attempt should shine. Pitt had a great run D a year ago and is being respected by the market, but it probably takes a step back sans star linebackers Kyle Louis and Rasheem Biles, who combined for 182 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, and 82 run stops.

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Passing Yards
AB
Alonza Barnett III o219.5 Passing Yards (+102)
Projection 234.6717 (Over)
Best Odds
o219.5 +102 DraftKings
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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o224.5  -115
o219.5  +102
o219.5  -112
o224.5  -110
o224.5  -109
o221.5  -114
o221.5  -110
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UNLV Rebels image thumbnail UNLV @ North Texas Mean Green image thumbnail UNT Sat, Sep 12 • 3:45 PM ET
Moneyline
North Texas Mean Green image thumbnail UNT (+134)
Best Odds
 +140 bet365
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Colby Marchio
Contributor
 +130
 +140
 +136
 +126
 +125
 +120
 +136
 +135
 +130

UNLV has already covered plenty of ground to open the season, traveling to Hawaii last week before returning to the mainland for a matchup with North Texas. That travel could create a difficult spot for the Rebels, especially against a Mean Green team that showed plenty of fight against reigning national champion Indiana. Despite losing star quarterback Drew Mestemaker to Oklahoma State and undergoing a significant roster overhaul, North Texas still outgained the Hoosiers and averaged 5.5 yards per play in a 52-16 loss. After facing a strong Indiana team, North Texas should be better prepared for this matchup and can make this game competitive.

Spread
UNLV Rebels image thumbnail UNLV -3.5 (+101)
Best Odds
-2.5 -116 BetRivers
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
-2.5  -135
-3.0  -110
-3.5  +101
-2.5  -130
-3.5  +100
-2.5  -116
-3.5  -116
-2.5  -130
-3.5  +100

North Texas is a different team this season, and the spread undervalues that. The Mean Green are 132nd in returning production (32%) and will have their hands full with a UNLV run game that's one of the best in the G6. I'd consider UNLV to cover up to -6.5.

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Memphis Tigers image thumbnail MEM @ Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU Sat, Sep 12 • 6:00 PM ET
Spread
Memphis Tigers image thumbnail MEM +9.5 (-116)
Best Odds
+9.5 -108 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
+9.5  -118
+9.5  -110
+9.5  -108
+8.5  -113
+8.5  -110
+8.5  -111
+8.5  -114
+8.5  -115
+9.5  -110

Boise State is coming off a tough loss to Oregon, while Memphis has ripped off two wins to start the year under Charles Huff. The Tigers are averaging 265 rushing yards per game and 23.5 pressures per game. Their trench play on both sides can keep this close against the Broncos - I like the Tigers at +8.5 or better.

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Receiving Yards
MW
Matt Wagner o32.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
Projection 43.8841 (Over)
Best Odds
o29.5 -130 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
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o32.5  -114
o29.5  -130
o31.5  -122
o32.5  -115
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Tennessee Volunteers image thumbnail TENN @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets image thumbnail GT Sat, Sep 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
FB Faizon Brandon Score a Touchdown (Yes: +115)
Best Odds
 +180 BetMGM
Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Betting Analyst
 +180
 -125
 +120
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 +115
 +115
 +121
 +120
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Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon is a creative touchdown target because his legs provide a path that some may be overlooking. He scored two rushing touchdowns in the opener, but this pick should not be treated as a Furman-driven overreaction. Brandon’s five-star profile and mobility were part of his evaluation long before that game. Georgia Tech held Colorado to 14 points but allowed 183 rushing yards, and now faces an offense that can stretch the field before attacking the interior with Brandon on designed keepers and scrambles. Tennessee’s receivers should draw coverage outside, opening room for Brandon near the goal line.

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Rushing Yards
Justice Haynes logo Justice Haynes o65.5 Rushing Yards (-117)
Best Odds
o66.5 -122 BetRivers
Pick made: yesterday
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
o74.5  +105
o69.5  +110
o69.5  -107
o69.5  -114
o69.5  -115
o66.5  -122
o69.5  -117
o69.5  -120
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Justice Haynes averaged 122.4 yards on the ground last year. He handled 19 of his team's 25 carries in the opener and is in for MONSTER volume this season, especially with a green Alberto Mendoza at quarterback starting the first games of his career. Tennessee is a pace-up matchup (fifth in tempo last year), which is a big contrast to Week 1, when Tech snapped the ball only 54 times. More snaps = more Haynes rush attempts.

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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs image thumbnail LT @ LSU Tigers image thumbnail LSU Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
Sam Leavitt logo Sam Leavitt Score a Touchdown (Yes: -175)
Best Odds
 -175 DraftKings
Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Betting Analyst
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 -175
 -260
 -210
 -200
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We're laying some juice here but my numbers still see value. All the way up to 70% and I can't pass up an edge like that. He opened with 113 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against Clemson, tying Dilin Jones as the Tigers’ leading rusher while LSU generated a school-record 38 first downs. Louisiana Tech’s 80-point opener came against Northwestern State, so this is a major step up in competition for the Bulldogs’ defense. That will show up in the massive difference in quality in the trenches and especially the redzone, where Leavitt’s mobility gives LSU an extra blocker and forces defenders to honor the quarterback keep. LSU’s offensive line also was incredible in the opener. Once the Tigers build a lead, Leavitt’s designed carries should come early, before a potential fourth-quarter exit. 

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Passing Yards
Sam Leavitt logo
Sam Leavitt o249.5 Passing Yards (+105)
Projection 320.9802 (Over)
Best Odds
o232.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
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o232.5  -115
o239.5  +100
o238.5  -114
o249.5  +105
o238.5  -119
o236.5  -114
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Navy Midshipmen image thumbnail NAVY @ Florida Atlantic Owls image thumbnail FAU Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Navy Midshipmen image thumbnail NAVY -4.5 (-116)
Best Odds
-4.5 -105 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Rob Paul
Betting Analyst
-4.5  -110
-4.5  -110
-4.5  -111
-4.5  -106
-4.5  -105
-4.5  -110
-4.5  -108
-4.5  -110
-4.5  -110

FAU has one of the worst defenses in the G6 (131st by SP+ last year and allowed Florida to score points on 10 of 11 drives in Week 1). Navy's triple-option attack ran for 506 yards last week, and Braxton Woodson should have no trouble moving the ball against the Owls. I love Navy here, and think they win by double digits.

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Iowa State Cyclones image thumbnail ISU @ Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail IOWA Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
AO Addison Ostrenga Score a Touchdown (Yes: +450)
Best Odds
 +600 FanDuel
Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst
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 +400
 +450
 +600
 +575
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 +475
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When they do throw the ball, the Iowa Hawkeyes aren't going to push the ball downfield, and that makes a veteran tight end like Addison Ostrenga a valuable target for Hank Brown or whoever emerges as Iowa's starting quarterback. Ostrenga caught three balls for 20 yards against Northern Illinois and will continue to get regular targets this season. I'm backing Ostrenga to score at up to 20%.

Score a Touchdown
JR Jaylen Raynor Score a Touchdown (Yes: +195)
Best Odds
 +480 BetRivers
Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst
 +390
 +135
 +195
 +360
 +280
 +480
 +220
 +250
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The Iowa Hawkeyes look ferocious on defense yet again in 2026, but if teams have any chance against them, it's on the ground. Jaylen Raynor spend three years as a starting quarterback for the Arkansas State Red Wolves, operating primarily in the pocket but offering enough of a dual-threat to keep opponents honest. The Iowa State Cyclones may struggle to score on Saturday, but Raynor gives them their best shot, and I like him at up to 35%.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders image thumbnail TTU @ Oregon State Beavers image thumbnail ORST Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Game Prop
Oregon State Beavers image thumbnail o13.5 Team Total (-125)
Best Odds
o13.5 -113 FanDuel
Pick made: 2 days ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
o13.5  -115
o13.5  -120
o13.5  -120
o13.5  -113
o13.5  -115
o13.5  -115
o14.5  +118
o13.5  -120
o13.5  -125

Oregon State plays with tempo, has a quality starting quarterback (Braden Atkinson), and has an entirely new playbook that opposing defensive coordinators can't game plan around. That should lead to them scoring a bit at home against a TTU defense that lost David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez.

Total
Texas Tech Red Raiders image thumbnail Oregon State Beavers image thumbnail o53.5 (-108)
Best Odds
o52.5 -112 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 days ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
o53.5  -108
o53.5  -115
o52.5  -112
o53.5  -110
o53.0  -110
o52.5  -112
o53.0  -112
o53.5  -105
o54.5  -105

Tempo figures to play a factor as Oregon State had the 19th-highest snaps per minute (2.5) in Week 1, and Texas Tech ranked 21st-fastest (2.44) a year ago and didn't change scheme or coordinator.

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Ohio State Buckeyes image thumbnail OSU @ Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Rushing Yards
BJ Bo Jackson o57.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Best Odds
o56.5 -118 FanDuel
Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Jason Ence
Betting Analyst
o61.5  -115
o59.5  +115
o59.5  +101
o56.5  -118
o89.5  -105
o58.5  -122
o58.5  -114
o59.5  -110
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The Longhorns haven't gotten to face Bo Jackson yet -- and preparing for his speed is different than experiencing it.

I'm backing him to clear this total to 56% probability, especially against a Texas defense that ranked 99th through the first two weeks in tackling grade per PFF. Jackson picked up 36.9% of his 1,085 rushing yards in 2025 via breakaway runs, and 67.6% of his yards after contact. If Texas isn't wrapping up, he's a threat to hit a home run every time he touches the ball. 

Rushing Yards
Arch Manning logo Arch Manning o24.5 Rushing Yards (-101)
Best Odds
o19.5 -140 bet365
Pick made: 18 hours ago
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Betting Analyst
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o19.5  -140
o24.5  -104
o26.5  -114
o19.5  -140
o24.5  -122
o25.5  -114
o24.5  -130
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Arch Manning picked up 67.2% of his 513 rushing yards in 2025 by way of QB scrambles, which is why I like him to clear this total up to 48% probability. Manning escaped time and time again last year against a much better Ohio State defensive unit, picking up 38 yards on 10 carries. With the RPO offense at his disposal, this is a spot where he's likely to use his legs to help out an offense that doesn't have a game-breaking running back. 

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Charlotte 49ers image thumbnail CHAR @ Mississippi Rebels image thumbnail MISS Sat, Sep 12 • 7:45 PM ET
Spread
Charlotte 49ers image thumbnail CHAR +47.5 (-115)
Best Odds
+46.5 -130 theScore Bet
Pick made: yesterday
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst
+45.5  -110
+45.5  -115
+45.5  -115
+45.5  -118
+45.5  -120
+45.5  -112
+45.5  -117
+46.5  -130
+45.5  -110

This is the situational spot of the year to fade Ole Miss who just played on Sunday night in a game where they won on a field goal on the final play of the game. They have Lane Kiffin and LSU on deck next week which will be the biggest home game in the history of Ole Miss football. The proper motivation and rest isn't there to cover 47.5 points. It also helps that my power ratings like the play. 

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Charlotte 49ers image thumbnail CHAR +46.5 (-108)
Best Odds
+46.5 -130 theScore Bet
Pick made: 2 days ago
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Brad Powers
Betting Analyst
+45.5  -110
+45.5  -115
+45.5  -115
+45.5  -118
+45.5  -120
+45.5  -112
+45.5  -117
+46.5  -130
+45.5  -110

My power ratings make Charlotte a 44.5-point underdog here, and that does not account for the situation spot. Mississippi could be in one of the worst spots of the entire college football season. The Rebels just played a Sunday night thriller against Louisville that came down to the final play, and now they have one fewer day of rest before their next game. Oh, by the way, the Rebels have arguably the biggest home game in school history on deck as they host LSU and former head coach Lane Kiffin next Saturday night. While Charlotte lost outright to FCS The Citadel last week, the market tends to overreact to upset losses to FCS schools more than it does upsets to bad FBS schools. When you factor in my ratings discrepancy and the spot, Charlotte is a best bet.

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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)
Best Odds
u55.5 -108 BetMGM
Pick made: yesterday
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
u55.5  -108
u55.5  -110
u55.5  -112
u55.5  -110
u55.5  -110
u55.5  -112
u55.5  -108
u55.5  -110
u55.5  -110

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
o2.5 -115 DraftKings
Pick made: yesterday
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Ed Scimia
Betting Analyst
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o2.5  -115
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o2.5  -143
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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
-3.5 -111 BetRivers
Pick made: yesterday
Chris Vasile logo
Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor
-4.0  -108
-4.5  -110
-3.5  -112
-3.5  -115
-4.5  -110
-3.5  -111
-4.0  -114
-4.5  -105
-3.5  -115

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
o19.5 -125 bet365
Pick made: 2 days ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
o20.5  -118
o19.5  -125
o20.5  -120
o20.5  -125
o20.5  -110
o20.5  -125
o21.5  +103
o21.5  +100
o20.5  -110

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
u50.5 -110 BetMGM
Pick made: 2 days ago
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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst
u50.5  -110
u49.5  -110
u50.5  -110
u50.5  -115
u50.0  -110
u49.5  -109
u50.5  -110
u50.5  -110
u50.5  -110

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)
Best Odds
+2.5 -108 DraftKings
Pick made: one month ago
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Betting Analyst
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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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TeamMoneyline
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Missouri Tigers+150

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Spread

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

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

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