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Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Sept. 2, 2026

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Predicted Score

MASS logo
MASS
MASS

11.27 @ 41.60

RUTG
RUTG logo
RUTG

Minutemen vs Scarlet Knights · Prediction & Game Odds

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MASS logo
MASS
MASS

11.27

+29.5 -110

o51.5 -110

+3000

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

41.60

-29.5 -105

u52.0 -110

-4250

Akron @ Wake Forest
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AKR logo
AKR
AKR

12.65 @ 36.68

WAKE
WAKE logo
WAKE

Zips vs Demon Deacons · Prediction & Game Odds

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AKR logo
AKR
AKR

12.65

+24.5 -114

o48.5 -105

+1500

WAKE logo
WAKE
WAKE

36.68

-24.5 -104

u48.5 -110

-2200

Top Projection Kyan Mason o29.5 Receiving Yards (+125)
o24.5-107
Colorado @ Georgia Tech
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Predicted Score

COLO logo
COLO
COLO

21.83 @ 29.77

GT
GT logo
GT

Buffaloes vs Yellow Jackets · Prediction & Game Odds

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COLO logo
COLO
COLO

21.83

+7.0 -110

o50.5 -110

+210

GT logo
GT
GT

29.77

-7.0 -110

u51.5 -129

-235

Top Projection Joseph Williams o39.5 Receiving Yards (+110)
o36.5-105
UAB @ Illinois
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UAB logo
UAB
UAB

14.55 @ 42.09

ILL
ILL logo
ILL

Blazers vs Fighting Illini · Prediction & Game Odds

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UAB logo
UAB
UAB

14.55

+29.5 -140

o35.0 -1250

+2000

ILL logo
ILL
ILL

42.09

-29.5 +100

u55.5 -129

-4000

Top Projection Kaleb Brown o39.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
o39.5-114
San Jose State @ Eastern Michigan
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SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

25.68 @ 29.72

EMU
EMU logo
EMU

Spartans vs Eagles · Prediction & Game Odds

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SJSU logo
SJSU
SJSU

25.68

+3.5 -108

o55.0 -112

+135

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

29.72

-3.5 +105

u56.5 -110

-150

Toledo @ Michigan State
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TOL logo
TOL
TOL

19.64 @ 27.33

MSU
MSU logo
MSU

Rockets vs Spartans · Prediction & Game Odds

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TOL logo
TOL
TOL

19.64

+10.5 -120

o46.5 -110

+320

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

27.33

-10.5 -102

u47.5 -110

-360

Top Projection Chrishon McCray o50.5 Receiving Yards (-121)
o49.5-115
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

+5500

OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

45.91

-41.5 -105

u52.0 -114

--

Top Projection Trell Harris o59.5 Receiving Yards (-105)
o59.5-105
Miami (FL) @ Stanford
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MIA logo
MIA
MIA

35.68 @ 12.83

STAN
STAN logo
STAN

Hurricanes vs Cardinal · Prediction & Game Odds

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MIA logo
MIA
MIA

35.68

-21.5 -110

o47.5 -105

-2800

STAN logo
STAN
STAN

12.83

+21.5 -110

u48.5 -118

+1550

Top Projection Micah Ford o49.5 Rushing Yards (-104)
o49.5+105
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

o51.5 -110

+1400

USC logo
USC
USC

36.85

-23.5 -105

u52.0 -112

-1786

Liberty @ James Madison
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LIB logo
LIB
LIB

22.07 @ 29.97

JMU
JMU logo
JMU

Flames vs Dukes · Prediction & Game Odds

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LIB logo
LIB
LIB

22.07

+7.5 -132

o39.5 -376

+215

JMU logo
JMU
JMU

29.97

-7.5 -108

u50.5 -105

-250

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 -110

o45.5 -112

+1600

NEB logo
NEB
NEB

34.76

-24.5 -110

u47.5 -115

-2500

Top Projection Preston Bowman o29.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
o29.5-110
Oregon State @ Houston
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ORST logo
ORST
ORST

13.85 @ 35.06

HOU
HOU logo
HOU

Beavers vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

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ORST logo
ORST
ORST

13.85

+20.5 -105

o49.5 -108

+1000

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

35.06

-20.5 -108

u49.5 -110

-1400

Top Projection Conner Weigman o39.5 Rushing Yards (-130)
o39.5-120
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 -120

o52.5 -110

+3000

ALA logo
ALA
ALA

39.14

-28.5 +100

u52.5 -108

-5000

Top Projection Keelon Russell o249.5 Passing Yards (+105)
o229.5-109
North Texas @ Indiana
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UNT logo
UNT
UNT

10.08 @ 49.02

IU
IU logo
IU

Mean Green vs Hoosiers · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNT logo
UNT
UNT

10.08

+40.5 -105

o55.0 -115

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IU logo
IU
IU

49.02

-40.5 -105

u55.5 -105

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Top Projection Josh Hoover o249.5 Passing Yards (+115)
o234.5-114
Coastal Carolina @ West Virginia
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CCU logo
CCU
CCU

18.03 @ 37.77

WVU
WVU logo
WVU

Chanticleers vs Mountaineers · Prediction & Game Odds

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CCU logo
CCU
CCU

18.03

+21.5 -110

o55.5 -110

+1050

WVU logo
WVU
WVU

37.77

-21.5 -102

u56.5 -112

-1500

Top Projection Dominic Lee-Knicely o32.5 Rushing Yards (-119)
o29.5-140
Miami (OH) @ Pittsburgh
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M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

16.20 @ 33.45

PITT
PITT logo
PITT

RedHawks vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

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M-OH logo
M-OH
M-OH

16.20

+16.5 -105

o47.5 -118

+600

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

33.45

-16.5 -105

u48.5 -110

-800

Top Projection Keith Reynolds o29.5 Receiving Yards (-105)
o27.5-118
Ball State @ Ohio State
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BALL logo
BALL
BALL

0.83 @ 52.94

OSU
OSU logo
OSU

Cardinals vs Buckeyes · Prediction & Game Odds

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BALL logo
BALL
BALL

0.83

+50.5 -110

o56.0 -112

+8000

OSU logo
OSU
OSU

52.94

-50.5 -108

u56.5 -108

--

Top Projection Julian Sayin o289.5 Passing Yards (+105)
o289.5+105
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 -105

o53.5 -110

+5000

SOCAR logo
SOCAR
SOCAR

43.80

-36.5 -105

u54.5 -110

-100000

Top Projection LaNorris Sellers o49.5 Rushing Yards (-104)
o49.5-104
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

o51.0 -109

+260

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

30.77

-7.5 -108

u51.5 -115

-290

Top Projection Zeon Chriss-Gremillion o169.5 Passing Yards (+105)
o169.5+105
Boise State @ Oregon
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Top Projection Dante Moore o9.5 Rushing Yards (-128)
o9.5-128
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 -110

o59.5 -105

+3000

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

44.72

-30.5 -105

u60.0 -112

-5000

Marshall @ Penn State
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MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

15.34 @ 39.32

PSU
PSU logo
PSU

Thundering Herd vs Nittany Lions · Prediction & Game Odds

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MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

15.34

+24.5 -110

o52.0 -110

+1600

PSU logo
PSU
PSU

39.32

-24.5 +100

u52.5 -110

-2500

Baylor @ Auburn
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BAY logo
BAY
BAY

24.36 @ 32.85

AUB
AUB logo
AUB

Bears vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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BAY logo
BAY
BAY

24.36

+7.5 -110

o58.5 -110

+240

AUB logo
AUB
AUB

32.85

-7.5 +100

u59.5 -115

-275

Top Projection Chas Nimrod o39.5 Receiving Yards (-105)
o32.5-115
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 -110

o30.0 -1471

+250

CIN logo
CIN
CIN

30.20

-7.5 +100

u49.5 -108

-285

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

-12.5 -115

o45.5 -431

-500

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

22.59

+12.5 -105

u59.5 -115

+450

Top Projection Caleb Hawkins o99.5 Rushing Yards (-109)
o99.5-109
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 -108

o44.5 -108

+5500

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

37.86

-31.5 -105

u44.5 -110

-50000

Top Projection DJ Vonnahme o29.5 Receiving Yards (+105)
o26.5-115
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

+145

CSU logo
CSU
CSU

23.30

-3.5 +105

u46.5 -105

-155

FIU Panthers @ South Florida
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FIU logo
FIU
FIU

20.00 @ 35.26

USF
USF logo
USF

Panthers vs Bulls · Prediction & Game Odds

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FIU logo
FIU
FIU

20.00

+15.5 -135

o38.5 -562

+480

USF logo
USF
USF

35.26

-15.5 -105

u52.0 -106

-592

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

+41.5 -110

o53.5 -109

--

TAM logo
TAM
TAM

47.49

-41.5 -110

u53.5 -105

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Top Projection Marcel Reed o259.5 Passing Yards (+110)
o249.5-115
Sam Houston @ Troy
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Predicted Score

SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

17.18 @ 34.75

TROY
TROY logo
TROY

Bearkats vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

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SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

17.18

+17.5 -115

o53.5 -110

+600

TROY logo
TROY
TROY

34.75

-17.5 -105

u54.5 -110

-800

Arkansas State @ Memphis
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ARST logo
ARST
ARST

20.04 @ 31.72

MEM
MEM logo
MEM

Red Wolves vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

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ARST logo
ARST
ARST

20.04

+11.5 -110

o52.0 -110

+360

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

31.72

-11.5 -105

u52.5 -110

-400

Western Michigan @ Michigan
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WMU logo
WMU
WMU

10.42 @ 36.44

MICH
MICH logo
MICH

Broncos vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds

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WMU logo
WMU
WMU

10.42

+28.5 -130

o48.5 +100

+2500

MICH logo
MICH
MICH

36.44

-28.5 -110

u49.5 -115

-4000

Top Projection Bryce Underwood o209.5 Passing Yards (+105)
o209.5+105
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 -135

o47.5 -250

+2500

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

42.14

-29.5 -105

u55.5 -115

-5000

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 -119

o50.0 -110

+350

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

28.38

-10.5 +100

u61.5 -400

-375

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

+27.5 -115

o59.5 -105

+1800

FLA logo
FLA
FLA

41.83

-27.5 -105

u59.5 -107

-3448

Top Projection Jadan Baugh o99.5 Rushing Yards (+105)
o99.5+105
Central Michigan @ New Mexico
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CMU logo
CMU
CMU

17.67 @ 28.02

UNM
UNM logo
UNM

Chippewas vs Lobos · Prediction & Game Odds

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CMU logo
CMU
CMU

17.67

+10.5 -115

o46.0 -110

+325

UNM logo
UNM
UNM

28.02

-10.5 +100

u50.0 -160

-395

UNLV @ Hawai'i
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UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

29.52 @ 27.38

HAW
HAW logo
HAW

Rebels vs Rainbow Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

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UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

29.52

-1.5 -110

o55.5 -112

-140

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

27.38

+1.5 -110

u64.5 -275

+130

Western Kentucky @ Nevada
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WKU logo
WKU
WKU

26.57 @ 23.56

NEV
NEV logo
NEV

Hilltoppers vs Wolf Pack · Prediction & Game Odds

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WKU logo
WKU
WKU

26.57

-1.5 -135

o52.5 -105

-135

NEV logo
NEV
NEV

23.56

+1.5 -105

u59.5 -235

+115

UCLA @ California
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UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

25.89 @ 26.20

CAL
CAL logo
CAL

Bruins vs Golden Bears · Prediction & Game Odds

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UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

25.89

-1.5 -112

o53.5 -108

-120

CAL logo
CAL
CAL

26.20

+1.5 -105

u54.5 -112

+110

Top Projection Landon Ellis o39.5 Receiving Yards (+110)
o33.5-116
Washington State @ Washington
Matchup Stats
Top Projection Demond Williams Jr. o219.5 Passing Yards (-109)
o219.5-109
Wisconsin @ Notre Dame
Matchup Stats

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WIS logo
WIS
WIS

11.90 @ 34.47

ND
ND logo
ND

Badgers vs Fighting Irish · Prediction & Game Odds

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WIS logo
WIS
WIS

11.90

+20.5 -104

o46.5 -115

+1200

ND logo
ND
ND

34.47

-20.5 -110

u47.5 -102

-1408

Louisville @ Mississippi
Matchup Stats

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LOU logo
LOU
LOU

23.76 @ 31.53

MISS
MISS logo
MISS

Cardinals vs Rebels · Prediction & Game Odds

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LOU logo
LOU
LOU

23.76

+7.5 -120

o55.0 -114

+225

MISS logo
MISS
MISS

31.53

-7.5 +100

u55.5 -108

-260

SMU @ Florida State
Matchup Stats

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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

-1.5 -142

o52.5 -112

-155

FSU logo
FSU
FSU

25.50

+1.5 +102

u53.5 -108

+136

Akron Zips image thumbnail AKR @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons image thumbnail WAKE Thu, Sep 3 • 7:00 PM ET
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Akron Zips image thumbnail Wake Forest Demon Deacons image thumbnail u48.5 (-111)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 hours ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

Wake Forest is a -24.5 favorite, so Kalshi expects a one-sided game, and blowouts are where Overs go to die. Teams usually take their foot off the gas in the second half when they are up big, and the clock keeps running. 

Receiving Yards
MW
Marcel Williams o49.5 Receiving Yards (+122)
Projection 62.1495 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 30 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail COLO @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets image thumbnail GT Thu, Sep 3 • 8:00 PM ET
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Colorado Buffaloes image thumbnail Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets image thumbnail o50.5 (-111)
Best Odds
Pick made: 23 hours ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

These were two of the worst defenses in the Power Four last season, both ranking outside the Top 80 in EPA per pass and EPA per rush. With Georgia Tech adding Justice Haynes, he should thrive in the Yellow Jackets run-first offense (he averaged 3.77 yards per carry after contact last season). Colorado's additions at receiver will help Julian Lewis pressure a defense that was 114th in EPA per pass in 2025.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets image thumbnail GT -6.5 (-111)
Best Odds
Pick made: yesterday
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Colorado is once again leaning on a plethora of transfers - including its entire projected starting defense. The lack of continuity will be an issue against a Georgia Tech ground game that added one of the top running backs in the country, Justice Haynes. Brent Key's program is also in good shape defensively; it ranks 28th nationally in returning production (61%). There's too much on redshirt freshman QB Julian Lewis' plate for Deion Sanders' team to keep this close in Atlanta.

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions image thumbnail ARPB @ Missouri Tigers image thumbnail MIZZ Thu, Sep 3 • 8:00 PM ET
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Missouri Tigers image thumbnail MIZZ -54.5 (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 hours ago
Geoff Clark logo
Geoff Clark
Betting Analyst

The Missouri Tigers will win by margin again Thursday because they have one of the best backfields in the nation, featuring All-American RB Ahmad Hardy and RB Jamal Roberts, and this should be a “stat-padding” game for their defense.

Missouri’s defense will be motivated to get a shutout at home because it has just three returning starters, so there is a lot of opportunity, and this is a chance to ball out before getting lit up in SEC play later this season.

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Idaho Vandals image thumbnail IDHO @ Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH Thu, Sep 3 • 9:00 PM ET
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Idaho Vandals image thumbnail Utah Utes image thumbnail o57.5 (-103)
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 hours ago
Rob Paul logo
Rob Paul
Betting Analyst

Last week, Idaho allowed 38 points and 516 yards to Cal Poly. This week, it takes on an FBS offense that returns one of the top QBs in the country, Devon Dampier. Dampier and Co. could lead Utah to 50+ points behind the Utes' run game. And as long as Idaho hits double digits, the Over will be in good shape. Vandals QB Joshua Wood's dual-threat ability should help.

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Utah Utes image thumbnail UTAH -35.5 (+105)
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Pick made: 21 hours ago
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Rob Paul
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Despite Kyle Whittingham being gone, Utah is in decent shape continuity-wise, especially on offense. Star dual-threat QB Devon Dampier leads what should once again be one of the nation's top run games (11th in EPA per rush in 2025). Idaho is coming off a tough last-second loss to Cal Poly, in which it gave up 516 yards and 38 points. 

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Fresno State Bulldogs image thumbnail FRES @ USC Trojans image thumbnail USC Fri, Sep 4 • 9:00 PM ET
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Fresno State Bulldogs image thumbnail USC Trojans image thumbnail u51.5 (-103)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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JD Yonke
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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)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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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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East Carolina Pirates image thumbnail ECU @ Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail ALA Sat, Sep 5 • 12:00 PM ET
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Alabama Crimson Tide image thumbnail ALA -27.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Brad Powers
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Alabama should be focused after last year’s shocking opening loss to Florida State. Keelon Russell leads an offense with an improved offensive line, while East Carolina returns only three starters, lost both coordinators, and brings back zero offensive-line starters. My power ratings make Alabama a 28.5-point favorite.

Rushing Yards
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Daniel Hill u58.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Projection 53.8101 (Under)
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Pick made: 2 minutes 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
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Tulane Green Wave image thumbnail TULN +7.5 (-111)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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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.

Passing Yards
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Zeon Chriss-Gremillion o169.5 Passing Yards (+105)
Projection 191.0066 (Over)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Boise State Broncos image thumbnail BSU @ Oregon Ducks image thumbnail ORE Sat, Sep 5 • 3:30 PM ET
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Boise State Broncos image thumbnail Oregon Ducks image thumbnail o51.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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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. 

Rushing Yards
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Dante Moore o9.5 Rushing Yards (-128)
Projection 16.6322 (Over)
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Pick made: 38 minutes ago
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Star rating: 5 out of 5
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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: 16 hours ago
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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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Clemson Tigers image thumbnail CLEM @ LSU Tigers image thumbnail LSU Sat, Sep 5 • 7:30 PM ET
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Clemson Tigers image thumbnail CLEM +10.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
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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. 

Passing Yards
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Christopher Vizzina o199.5 Passing Yards (-120)
Projection 226.5527 (Over)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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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: yesterday
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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.

Passing Yards
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CJ Carr o224.5 Passing Yards (+100)
Projection 242.1831 (Over)
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Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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SMU Mustangs image thumbnail SMU @ Florida State Seminoles image thumbnail FSU Mon, Sep 7 • 7:30 PM ET
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SMU Mustangs image thumbnail SMU -3.0 (-108)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
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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: 26 days ago
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Brad Powers
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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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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.

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