College Football Picks

Free College Football Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Sept. 8, 2026

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Rutgers @ Boston College
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

25.79 @ 29.14

BC
BC logo
BC

Scarlet Knights vs Eagles · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

ML
RUTG logo
RUTG
RUTG

25.79

+3.5 -112

o54.0 -113

+145

BC logo
BC
BC

29.14

-3.5 +100

u55.5 -138

-150

Missouri @ Kansas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MIZZ logo
MIZZ
MIZZ

28.31 @ 23.88

KU
KU logo
KU

Tigers vs Jayhawks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
MIZZ logo
MIZZ
MIZZ

28.31

-5.5 -108

o50.5 -105

-205

KU logo
KU
KU

23.88

+5.5 -108

u50.5 -105

+188

South Florida @ Army
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USF logo
USF
USF

22.40 @ 26.96

ARMY
ARMY logo
ARMY

Bulls vs Black Knights · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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Total

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USF logo
USF
USF

22.40

+3.5 -110

o46.5 -110

+155

ARMY logo
ARMY
ARMY

26.96

-3.5 -104

u49.5 -110

-175

Old Dominion @ Virginia Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ODU logo
ODU
ODU

16.85 @ 35.03

VT
VT logo
VT

Monarchs vs Hokies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ODU logo
ODU
ODU

16.85

+19.5 -106

o49.5 -112

+800

VT logo
VT
VT

35.03

-19.5 +102

u50.5 -110

-1099

Penn State @ Temple
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

PSU logo
PSU
PSU

36.54 @ 14.83

TEM
TEM logo
TEM

Nittany Lions vs Owls · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
PSU logo
PSU
PSU

36.54

-23.5 -115

o49.5 -105

-2000

TEM logo
TEM
TEM

14.83

+23.5 +100

u50.0 -112

+1600

Oregon @ Oklahoma State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ORE logo
ORE
ORE

38.70 @ 16.53

OKST
OKST logo
OKST

Ducks vs Cowboys · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ORE logo
ORE
ORE

38.70

-22.5 -110

o57.5 -109

-1800

OKST logo
OKST
OKST

16.53

+22.5 -105

u57.5 -105

+1250

Arizona State @ Texas A&M
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ASU logo
ASU
ASU

19.77 @ 34.12

TAM
TAM logo
TAM

Sun Devils vs Aggies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ASU logo
ASU
ASU

19.77

+14.5 -105

o50.5 -105

+540

TAM logo
TAM
TAM

34.12

-14.5 -105

u51.5 -115

-625

Washington State @ Kansas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WSU logo
WSU
WSU

14.74 @ 35.23

KSU
KSU logo
KSU

Cougars vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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WSU logo
WSU
WSU

14.74

+19.5 -105

o46.5 -142

+800

KSU logo
KSU
KSU

35.23

-19.5 -105

u50.5 -125

-1000

Oklahoma @ Michigan
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

23.82 @ 18.10

MICH
MICH logo
MICH

Sooners vs Wolverines · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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OKLA logo
OKLA
OKLA

23.82

-5.5 -110

o43.5 -109

-210

MICH logo
MICH
MICH

18.10

+5.5 -105

u43.5 -108

+190

App State @ East Carolina
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

APP logo
APP
APP

24.71 @ 31.06

ECU
ECU logo
ECU

Mountaineers vs Pirates · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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APP logo
APP
APP

24.71

+7.5 -105

o53.5 -145

+260

ECU logo
ECU
ECU

31.06

-7.5 +100

u56.5 -110

-270

Wake Forest @ Purdue
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WAKE logo
WAKE
WAKE

27.44 @ 23.67

PUR
PUR logo
PUR

Demon Deacons vs Boilermakers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
WAKE logo
WAKE
WAKE

27.44

-1.5 -138

o49.5 -110

-145

PUR logo
PUR
PUR

23.67

+1.5 +108

u50.5 -111

+135

Western Kentucky @ Georgia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WKU logo
WKU
WKU

7.09 @ 49.10

UGA
UGA logo
UGA

Hilltoppers vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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WKU logo
WKU
WKU

7.09

+40.5 -105

o55.5 +100

+12500

UGA logo
UGA
UGA

49.10

-40.5 -109

u55.5 -109

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UTSA @ Texas State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

33.16 @ 32.77

TXST
TXST logo
TXST

Roadrunners vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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UTSA logo
UTSA
UTSA

33.16

+1.5 -108

o66.5 -105

+101

TXST logo
TXST
TXST

32.77

-1.5 -108

u66.5 -105

-118

Alabama @ Kentucky
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ALA logo
ALA
ALA

29.87 @ 20.60

UK
UK logo
UK

Crimson Tide vs Wildcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ALA logo
ALA
ALA

29.87

-10.5 -105

o47.5 -130

-391

UK logo
UK
UK

20.60

+10.5 -105

u49.5 -110

+350

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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ML
RICE logo
RICE
RICE

5.04

+44.5 +100

o53.0 -110

+22500

ND logo
ND
ND

49.73

-44.5 -105

u62.5 -250

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Eastern Michigan @ Michigan State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

EMU logo
EMU
EMU

17.12 @ 33.68

MSU
MSU logo
MSU

Eagles vs Spartans · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
EMU logo
EMU
EMU

17.12

+17.5 -110

o49.5 -106

+700

MSU logo
MSU
MSU

33.68

-17.5 -105

u50.5 -127

-800

Maryland @ UConn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MD logo
MD
MD

32.58 @ 22.48

CONN
CONN logo
CONN

Terrapins vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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MD logo
MD
MD

32.58

-11.5 -122

o43.5 -368

-450

CONN logo
CONN
CONN

22.48

+11.5 -104

u53.0 -114

+400

MS State @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MSST logo
MSST
MSST

28.73 @ 29.04

MINN
MINN logo
MINN

Bulldogs vs Golden Gophers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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MSST logo
MSST
MSST

28.73

+1.5 -120

o55.5 -108

-110

MINN logo
MINN
MINN

29.04

-1.5 +100

u56.0 -114

+100

Arizona @ BYU
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

21.70 @ 30.39

BYU
BYU logo
BYU

Wildcats vs Cougars · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ARIZ logo
ARIZ
ARIZ

21.70

+7.5 -108

o47.5 -112

+250

BYU logo
BYU
BYU

30.39

-7.5 -109

u50.5 -152

-275

UCF @ Pittsburgh
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UCF logo
UCF
UCF

26.24 @ 33.32

PITT
PITT logo
PITT

Knights vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
UCF logo
UCF
UCF

26.24

+7.5 -115

o54.5 -158

+240

PITT logo
PITT
PITT

33.32

-7.5 +105

u60.5 -145

-250

Duke @ Illinois
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

23.31 @ 30.12

ILL
ILL logo
ILL

Blue Devils vs Fighting Illini · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
DUKE logo
DUKE
DUKE

23.31

+6.5 -115

o51.5 -105

+195

ILL logo
ILL
ILL

30.12

-6.5 -105

u52.0 -113

-225

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

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
CAL logo
CAL
CAL

26.51

+3.5 -115

o56.5 -110

+145

SYR logo
SYR
SYR

31.23

-3.5 +100

u57.5 -124

-159

Utah State @ Washington
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USU logo
USU
USU

13.49 @ 40.52

WASH
WASH logo
WASH

Aggies vs Huskies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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USU logo
USU
USU

13.49

+27.5 -110

o55.5 -108

+2000

WASH logo
WASH
WASH

40.52

-27.5 -108

u56.0 -114

-3030

Louisiana-Monroe @ UAB
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULM logo
ULM
ULM

22.61 @ 34.49

UAB
UAB logo
UAB

Warhawks vs Blazers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ULM logo
ULM
ULM

22.61

+10.5 -112

o55.5 -105

+310

UAB logo
UAB
UAB

34.49

-10.5 +100

u56.5 -110

-345

UNLV @ North Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

30.78 @ 27.93

UNT
UNT logo
UNT

Rebels vs Mean Green · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
UNLV logo
UNLV
UNLV

30.78

-3.5 +100

o56.5 -112

-170

UNT logo
UNT
UNT

27.93

+3.5 -105

u57.5 -105

+155

Delaware @ Vanderbilt
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

DEL logo
DEL
DEL

17.58 @ 37.76

VAN
VAN logo
VAN

Fightin' Blue Hens vs Commodores · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
DEL logo
DEL
DEL

17.58

+21.5 -115

o54.5 -110

+950

VAN logo
VAN
VAN

37.76

-21.5 -105

u55.0 -114

-1400

JSU @ Ohio
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

JVST logo
JVST
JVST

24.59 @ 26.65

OHIO
OHIO logo
OHIO

Gamecocks vs Bobcats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
JVST logo
JVST
JVST

24.59

+3.0 -115

o50.5 -109

+125

OHIO logo
OHIO
OHIO

26.65

-3.0 -105

u51.0 -110

-135

Buffalo @ FIU Panthers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BUFF logo
BUFF
BUFF

18.29 @ 28.02

FIU
FIU logo
FIU

Bulls vs Panthers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
BUFF logo
BUFF
BUFF

18.29

+10.5 -110

o47.5 -110

+350

FIU logo
FIU
FIU

28.02

-10.5 +100

u48.5 -120

-425

Memphis @ Boise State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

23.71 @ 31.32

BSU
BSU logo
BSU

Tigers vs Broncos · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
MEM logo
MEM
MEM

23.71

+9.5 -110

o54.5 -110

+285

BSU logo
BSU
BSU

31.32

-9.5 -109

u55.5 -110

-330

Tennessee @ Georgia Tech
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TENN logo
TENN
TENN

34.35 @ 22.24

GT
GT logo
GT

Volunteers vs Yellow Jackets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
TENN logo
TENN
TENN

34.35

-12.5 -108

o54.5 -115

-500

GT logo
GT
GT

22.24

+12.5 +100

u55.5 -110

+425

Middle Tennessee @ Marshall
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MTU logo
MTU
MTU

22.62 @ 34.67

MRSH
MRSH logo
MRSH

Blue Raiders vs Thundering Herd · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
MTU logo
MTU
MTU

22.62

+14.0 -112

o56.5 -110

+475

MRSH logo
MRSH
MRSH

34.67

-13.5 -108

u57.5 -110

-549

Georgia State @ Kennesaw State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GSU logo
GSU
GSU

22.34 @ 32.89

KENN
KENN logo
KENN

Panthers vs Owls · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
GSU logo
GSU
GSU

22.34

+9.5 -105

o54.0 -115

+290

KENN logo
KENN
KENN

32.89

-9.5 -105

u56.5 -142

-334

Bowling Green @ Nebraska
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

11.26 @ 39.71

NEB
NEB logo
NEB

Falcons vs Cornhuskers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
BGSU logo
BGSU
BGSU

11.26

+29.5 -110

o51.5 -110

+3000

NEB logo
NEB
NEB

39.71

-29.5 -105

u53.5 -140

-5000

Tulsa @ Sam Houston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

31.17 @ 18.81

SHSU
SHSU logo
SHSU

Golden Hurricane vs Bearkats · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
TLSA logo
TLSA
TLSA

31.17

-13.5 -112

o51.5 -105

-549

SHSU logo
SHSU
SHSU

18.81

+13.5 +100

u52.0 -110

+460

South Alabama @ Tulane
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USA logo
USA
USA

19.70 @ 28.42

TULN
TULN logo
TULN

Jaguars vs Green Wave · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
USA logo
USA
USA

19.70

+9.5 -105

o49.5 -105

+320

TULN logo
TULN
TULN

28.42

-9.5 -108

u50.0 -116

-350

San Diego State @ UCLA
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

22.44 @ 32.11

UCLA
UCLA logo
UCLA

Aztecs vs Bruins · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
SDSU logo
SDSU
SDSU

22.44

+12.5 -110

o54.5 -115

+400

UCLA logo
UCLA
UCLA

32.11

-12.5 -105

u55.5 -110

-450

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

+36.5 -110

o55.5 -110

+4000

LSU logo
LSU
LSU

44.23

-36.5 -110

u56.5 -110

-40000

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

Team

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ML
NAVY logo
NAVY
NAVY

33.90

-4.5 -110

o59.5 -108

-194

FAU logo
FAU
FAU

27.86

+4.5 -105

u60.0 -115

+180

Iowa State @ Iowa
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ISU logo
ISU
ISU

13.86 @ 28.37

IOWA
IOWA logo
IOWA

Cyclones vs Hawkeyes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ISU logo
ISU
ISU

13.86

+14.5 -120

o39.5 -115

+525

IOWA logo
IOWA
IOWA

28.37

-14.5 +100

u41.0 -120

-599

Georgia Southern @ Clemson
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

GASO logo
GASO
GASO

17.75 @ 35.81

CLEM
CLEM logo
CLEM

Eagles vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
GASO logo
GASO
GASO

17.75

+20.5 -105

o55.5 -108

+1000

CLEM logo
CLEM
CLEM

35.81

-32.5 +322

u55.5 -105

-1350

Texas Tech @ Oregon State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TTU logo
TTU
TTU

38.60 @ 11.48

ORST
ORST logo
ORST

Red Raiders vs Beavers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
TTU logo
TTU
TTU

38.60

-26.5 -109

o52.5 -118

-3000

ORST logo
ORST
ORST

11.48

+26.5 -108

u54.5 -115

+1900

Ohio State @ Texas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

OSU logo
OSU
OSU

24.50 @ 25.99

TEX
TEX logo
TEX

Buckeyes vs Longhorns · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
OSU logo
OSU
OSU

24.50

+1.5 -108

o48.5 -105

+102

TEX logo
TEX
TEX

25.99

-1.5 -105

u49.5 -112

-115

Southern Miss @ Auburn
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

USM logo
USM
USM

11.51 @ 41.32

AUB
AUB logo
AUB

Golden Eagles vs Tigers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
USM logo
USM
USM

11.51

+34.5 -110

o56.5 -105

+3500

AUB logo
AUB
AUB

41.32

-34.5 -110

u57.5 -110

-9000

Charlotte @ Mississippi
Matchup Stats
ND State @ Air Force
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

25.40 @ 22.42

AFA
AFA logo
AFA

Bison vs Falcons · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
NDSU logo
NDSU
NDSU

25.40

-1.5 -110

o47.5 -108

-125

AFA logo
AFA
AFA

22.42

+1.5 -110

u47.5 -110

+115

Arkansas @ Utah
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ARK logo
ARK
ARK

22.31 @ 37.67

UTAH
UTAH logo
UTAH

Razorbacks vs Utes · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ARK logo
ARK
ARK

22.31

+12.5 -110

o54.5 -115

+400

UTAH logo
UTAH
UTAH

37.67

-12.5 -105

u55.5 -115

-474

Sacramento State @ Fresno State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

15.15 @ 30.85

FRES
FRES logo
FRES

Hornets vs Bulldogs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

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ML
CSUS logo
CSUS
CSUS

15.15

+18.5 -108

o44.5 -118

+750

FRES logo
FRES
FRES

30.85

-18.5 -104

u46.0 -115

-1000

Louisiana @ USC
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ULL logo
ULL
ULL

14.00 @ 44.96

USC
USC logo
USC

Ragin' Cajuns vs Trojans · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
ULL logo
ULL
ULL

14.00

+31.5 -115

o59.5 -105

+3500

USC logo
USC
USC

44.96

-31.5 -105

u60.5 -108

-10000

New Mexico State @ Hawai'i
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

20.94 @ 29.88

HAW
HAW logo
HAW

Aggies vs Rainbow Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

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ML
NMSU logo
NMSU
NMSU

20.94

+9.5 -110

o50.5 -109

+280

HAW logo
HAW
HAW

29.88

-9.5 -110

u50.5 -108

-320

Florida A&M Rattlers image thumbnail FAMU @ Miami (FL) Hurricanes image thumbnail MIA Thu, Sep 10 • 8:00 PM ET
Total
Florida A&M Rattlers image thumbnail Miami (FL) Hurricanes image thumbnail o61.5 (-108)
Best Odds
o61.5 -113 Caesars
Pick made: an hour ago
Nick Galaida logo
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst
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o61.5  -115

This past weekend, Florida A&M allowed 479 total yards to South Carolina State. They were gashed repeatedly on the ground and through the air by an opponent that plays in the MEAC. 

Miami's offense will have a chance to score on each of its offensive possessions on Thursday. In Week 1, the Hurricanes had 42 points with over 20 minutes remaining in the game before taking their foot off the proverbial gas pedal late in the contest. Still, they managed 27 first downs and 549 total yards on the road against a Stanford defense that many pundits thought could take a step forward in 2026.

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Miami (FL) Hurricanes image thumbnail MIA -54.5 (-143)
Best Odds
-55.5 -108 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
Nick Galaida logo
Nick Galaida
Betting Analyst
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-55.5  -115
-55.5  -108
-55.5  -108
-55.5  -115
-55.5  -109
-55.5  -109
-55.5  -110
-54.5  -115

Miami was unstoppable against Stanford in their season opener, with Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney routinely connecting for big gains in the middle of the field. Mensah finished with 401 passing yards and 5 touchdowns. He only had 3 incompletions on 30 pass attempts. Toney was unguardable, getting open with ease against man-heavy looks from Stanford's defense. 

The Hurricanes' offense looks like one of the best in the country. Mensah and Toney are both bona fide Heisman candidates who are likely to pad their stats in Miami's home opener against an inferior opponent. This game could get ugly.

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South Florida Bulls image thumbnail USF @ Army Black Knights image thumbnail ARMY Sat, Sep 12 • 12:00 PM ET
Spread
Army Black Knights image thumbnail ARMY -3.5 (-108)
Best Odds
-3.5 -104 FanDuel
Pick made: an hour ago
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Betting Analyst
-3.5  -108
-3.5  -110
-3.5  -110
-3.5  -104
-3.5  -110
-3.5  -110
-3.5  -109
-3.5  -105
-3.5  -110

I make Army a five-point favorite. South Florida had a very misleading Week 1 result where they were outgained by 173 yards but won the game by 10 thanks to some turnover luck. Army ran for an inane 569 yards in its Week 1 win, a 59-3 victory over the Bryant Bulldogs. This is a program that loves to run the football and I think they'll run right over South Florida on Saturday.

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Penn State Nittany Lions image thumbnail PSU @ Temple Owls image thumbnail TEM Sat, Sep 12 • 12:00 PM ET
Spread
Penn State Nittany Lions image thumbnail PSU -23.5 (-116)
Best Odds
-23.5 -115 bet365
Pick made: yesterday
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Publishing Editor
-24.0  -105
-23.5  -115
-23.5  -115
-24.5  -104
-23.5  -115
-23.5  -122
-24.0  -112
-23.5  -120
-23.5  -115

It was the smoothest of sailings in Matt Campbell's first game on the Penn State sideline, and Saturday's affair against Temple provides another opportunity to see what he has. Temple ran for more than 200 yards and only threw the ball 16 times for 142 yards in its 38-14 win over FCS Rhode Island, but Penn State held Marshall to just 1.7 yards per carry on 26 tries. I suspect another beatdown in favor of the Nittany Lions.

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Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail OKLA @ Michigan Wolverines image thumbnail MICH Sat, Sep 12 • 12:00 PM ET
Spread
Oklahoma Sooners image thumbnail OKLA -5.5 (-116)
Best Odds
-5.5 -110 bet365
Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Betting Analyst
-6.0  -105
-5.5  -110
-5.5  -115
-5.5  -112
-5.5  -110
-5.5  -113
-5.5  -110
-5.5  -110
-5.5  -110

Michigan is coming off Week 1's most controversial win, and Kyle Whittingham doesn't exactly sound confident in his five-star QB, Bryce Underwood. Oklahoma's defense is ranked Top 10 by SP+ and was third in havoc rate last season (22.7%). With David Stone and Taylor Wein harassing Underwood all game, John Mateer and the Sooners' offense can score enough to cover in the Big House.

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Iowa State Cyclones image thumbnail ISU @ Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail IOWA Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Total
Iowa State Cyclones image thumbnail Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail u40.5 (-116)
Best Odds
u40.5 -105 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 3 hours ago
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u40.5  -112
u40.5  -115
u40.5  -112
u39.5  -105
u40.5  -105
u40.5  -111
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u39.5  -105
u40.5  -110

New Iowa State starting QB Jaylen Raynor was terrible against P4 opponents while at Arkansas State. In four games against P4 teams, Raynor accounted for 11 turnover-worthy plays and thew just one TD. Iowa's defense is one of the best (ranked 11th by SP+), but its offense leans heavily on the run game, which will help the Under.

Spread
Iowa Hawkeyes image thumbnail IOWA -14.5 (-103)
Best Odds
-14.5 +100 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 6 hours ago
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-14.0  -108
-13.5  -115
-13.5  -121
-14.5  -104
-14.5  +100
-14.5  -105
-14.0  -109
-14.5  +100
-14.5  +100

The battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy is set to be lopsided this year, with Iowa State being a completely different team than last year. New head coach Jimmy Rogers is relying heavily on G6 and FCS transfers to bolster a roster that ranked outside the Top 100 in returning production (45%). Iowa, meanwhile, has a dominant offensive line once again and a defense ranked Top 20 by SP+. 

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Ohio State Buckeyes image thumbnail OSU @ Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX Sat, Sep 12 • 7:30 PM ET
Total
Ohio State Buckeyes image thumbnail Texas Longhorns image thumbnail o48.5 (-108)
Best Odds
o48.5 -105 FanDuel
Pick made: 4 hours ago
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o48.5  -112
o48.5  -115
o48.5  -110
o48.5  -105
o49.0  -110
o49.5  -112
o48.5  -114
o49.5  -105
o49.5  -105

Last year's game was defined by defense and unproven five-star QBs. This year, those QBs, Arch Manning and Julian Sayin, are two of the top Heisman contenders, and both are throwing to a projected Top 10 pick (Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman). Texas and Ohio State are loaded on offense, and dealing with defensive changes (the Buckeyes are replacing seven starters who were drafted and the Longhorns have a new coordinator in Will Muschamp). 

Moneyline
Texas Longhorns image thumbnail TEX (-127)
Best Odds
 -115 bet365
Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Betting Analyst
 -120
 -115
 -122
 -120
 -120
 -120
 -120
 -120
 -120

Julian Sayin has struggled in big games, throwing three interceptions and taking 10 sacks in Ohio State's three Top 10 matchups last year. Arch Manning has looked like the prince that was promised since last November, leading the country in QBR (87.9) over the final five games of 2025. Ohio State's defense is also replacing five Top 62 picks, while its offense has a new coordinator (Arthur Smith).

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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
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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
Alabama Crimson Tide-120
Missouri Tigers+150

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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.

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

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Totals

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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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