Week one of college football is always full of excitement, as teams hit the field with fresh energy and fans eagerly anticipate the start of a new season. The first week often sets the tone for what’s to come, with marquee matchups, potential upsets, and the first glimpses of emerging talent. As the gridiron comes alive, making smart picks early on can give you an edge in your fantasy league or betting pool. In this blog post, we’ll break down the key games, analyze the matchups, and offer our top picks for the opening weekend of college football.
Thursday 8/29
North Carolina -2 vs. Minnesota o/u 50.5
Pick: Min +2 / -50.5
North Dakota State +10 vs. Colorado o/u 60.5
Pick: Min: Col -10 / +60.5
Friday 8/30
Florida Atlantic +14 vs. Michigan State o/u 45.5
Pick: FAU +14
TCU -10 vs Stanford o/u 59.5
Pick: TCU -10 / +59.5
Saturday 8/31
Clemson +13.5 vs. Georgia o/u 48.5
Pick: UGA -13.5 / +48.5
Penn State -8 vs. West Virginia o/u 51.5
Pick: Penn State -8 / -51.5
Miami -2.5 vs. Florida o/u 53.5
Pick: MIA -2.5 / +53.5
UTEP +27.5 vs. Nebraska o/u 49.5
Pick: NEB +27.5
Miami (OH) -3 vs. Northwestern o/u 39.5
Pick: NW -3 / -39.5
UNLV +2.5 vs. Houston o/u 54.5
Pick: UNLV -2.5 / +54.5
Notre Dame +3 vs. Texas A&M o/u 46.5
Pick: TXAM -3 / +46.5
Wyoming +6 vs Arizona State o/u 47.5
Pick: WY +6 / +47.5
Sunday 9/1
USC +4 vs. LSU o/u 64.5
Pick: LSU -4 / +64.5