College Football Betting News, Picks, and Analysis
Fresno State vs. USC Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds
Philip Wood
East Carolina vs. Alabama Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds
Mike Spector
Oregon State vs. Houston Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds
I explain why an improved Oregon State team can remain close against No. 23 Houston in my Oregon State vs. Houston prediction.
Philip Wood
Texas State vs. Texas Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
Douglas Farmer
Baylor vs. Auburn Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
Our early Baylor vs. Auburn prediction for Week 1 includes our best bet, opening odds, and the latest line movement ahead of Saturday's matchup.
Brenden Schaeffer
Clemson vs. LSU Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
Our early Clemson vs. LSU prediction for Week 1 includes our best bet, opening odds, and the latest line movement ahead of Saturday's matchup.
Philip Wood
College Football Lookahead Lines: 5 Best Bets to Lock in
Lookahead lines offer value far into the college football season, and I've identified five you should lock in now before the value disappears.
Douglas Farmer
College Football Best Bets
East Carolina vs. Alabama Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds
Mike Spector
Oregon State vs. Houston Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: College Football Week 1 Odds
I explain why an improved Oregon State team can remain close against No. 23 Houston in my Oregon State vs. Houston prediction.
Philip Wood
Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Player Props: Best Bets for College Football Week 1 (Sept. 3)
Our Colorado vs. Georgia Tech player props for Week 1 feature Danny Scudero, Julian Lewis and Justice Haynes among our favorite bets for Thursday's matchup.
Douglas Farmer
Clemson vs. LSU Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
Our early Clemson vs. LSU prediction for Week 1 includes our best bet, opening odds, and the latest line movement ahead of Saturday's matchup.
Philip Wood
Texas State vs. Texas Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
My Texas State vs. Texas early prediction breaks down why the visitors can name the score in Week 1.
Douglas Farmer
Oregon State vs. Houston Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
My Oregon State vs. Houston early prediction for Week 1 breaks down how the visitor is better in just every way.
Douglas Farmer
College Football Picks Against the Spread: Week 1 Predictions
A few specific blowouts should still provide value in our college football picks against the spread for Week 1.
Douglas Farmer
Baylor vs. Auburn Prediction: College Football Week 1 Opening Odds & Early Pick
Our early Baylor vs. Auburn prediction for Week 1 includes our best bet, opening odds, and the latest line movement ahead of Saturday's matchup.
Brenden Schaeffer
Memphis vs. UNLV Player Props & Best Bets: Week 0
Marcus Stokes and Dallan Hayden are set to lead the Memphis offense against a weak UNLV rush defense.
Philip Wood
San Jose State vs. USC Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: College Football Week 0 Odds
My best San Jose State vs. USC prediction focuses on Waymond Jordan and the USC offense.
Philip Wood
North Carolina vs. TCU Touchdown Scorer Predictions: Best TD Picks for College Football Week 0
Our North Carolina vs. TCU touchdown scorer predictions for Week 0 feature Jordan Dwyer, Jordan Shipp, and Lafayette Kaiuway as our favorite anytime TD picks for Saturday's matchup.
Philip Wood
Memphis vs. UNLV Predictions: College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
Memphis may have leaned on the transfer portal too hard, something UNLV should exploit in Week 0.
Douglas Farmer
NC State vs. Virginia Predictions: College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
Two nascent offenses should stall the scoring in NC State vs. Virginia to open the ACC season.
Douglas Farmer
San Jose State vs. USC Predictions: College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
My San Jose State vs. USC predictions trust Lincoln Riley and the Trojans to run up the score.
Douglas Farmer
North Carolina vs. TCU Predictions: 2026 College Football Week 0 Odds & Best Bet
My North Carolina vs. TCU prediction suggests you doubt in Bill Belichick every chance you get, even in the season kickoff in Dublin.
Douglas Farmer
College Football Playoff Odds: 5 Teams to Target Now
Who will surprise the country by breaking into the College Football Playoff in 2026? How about Mississippi, Boise State and Houston?
Douglas Farmer
2026 Senior Bowl Predictions: Betting Picks for Today & NFL Draft Stock Risers from Practice Week
We make our Senior Bowl predictions for today and break down our biggest NFL draft stock risers from practice week.
Rob Paul
Early College Football Opening Lines: Best Bets for Week 0, Week 1, and Ohio State-Texas
Six games have early college football opening lines, and we break them all down, including Ohio State vs. Texas.
Rob Paul
2026 East-West Shrine Bowl Prediction: Best Bet & Practice Standouts
Our 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl prediction are backing the side that had the best QB at practice this week.
Rob Paul
CFP National Championship MVP Predictions: Tonight's Best Bets & Long Shots
We're breaking down our CFP National Championship MVP predictions, headlined by the Heisman winner.
Rob Paul
College Football Expert Picks
College Football Player Props for Week 0: Best Prop Bets This Week
Our college football player props for Week 0 target Jayden Maiava, Micah Alejado, and Jai'Den Thomas.
Douglas Farmer
College Football Upset Picks: Our Best Underdog Bets for Week 0
Two short underdogs should be the only possible upsets to get your attention in Week 0 as we make our college football upset picks.
Douglas Farmer
College Football Picks Against the Spread: Week 0 ATS Predictions
Jayden Maiava, Micah Alejado and North Dakota State should define our college football picks against the spread for Week 0.
Douglas Farmer
College Football Predictions Week 0: Best Bets & Odds for Every Week 0 Game
The college football season is just two weeks away. Ready for Week 0.
Douglas Farmer
CFP National Championship Betting Report & Splits: Most Popular Bets for Miami vs. Indiana
We're breaking down the latest Miami vs. Indiana odds movement for the CFP National Championship tonight.
C Jackson Cowart
Miami vs. Indiana Odds Movement for CFP National Championship: Spread, Moneyline, Total
We're breaking down the latest Miami vs. Indiana odds movement for the CFP National Championship tonight.
C Jackson Cowart
Miami vs. Indiana Expert Picks & Best Bets for CFP National Championship Today
The big game is tonight, and we have you covered with all of our Miami vs. Indiana expert picks for the CFP National Championship.
C Jackson Cowart
Top NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in the CFP National Championship: Miami vs. Indiana
We're highlighting the top NFL draft prospects to watch in the CFP National Championship, including three potential top 10 picks.
Rob Paul
College Football Best Bets for Peach Bowl: Expert Picks, ATS Predictions & Player Props
My college football best bets for the CFP semifinals include our best ATS and O/U plays, as well as the top player prop wagers from the two matchups.
Mike Spector
College Football Playoff Predictions: CFP Picks, Odds & Best Bets for Semifinals
We're breaking down our College Football Playoff predictions for both the final CFP semifinal: Oregon vs. Indiana.
C Jackson Cowart
College Football National Championship Odds | CFP Look-Ahead Lines & Hypothetical Matchups
We're breaking down the look-ahead odds for the CFP national championship with Indiana and Oregon favored to beat Miami or Ole Miss in any hypothetical matchup.
C Jackson Cowart
College Bowl Game Predictions: Best Bets & Expert Picks for Every Bowl Game
Our experts make their college football bowl predictions and best bets for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff games.
Rob Paul
CFP Semifinal Look-Ahead Odds | Hypothetical Betting Lines for College Football Playoff
The latest CFP semifinal look-ahead odds have Ohio State and Indiana favored to win any hypothetical matchups in the College Football Playoff.
C Jackson Cowart
College Football Playoff Predictions | CFP Picks, Odds & Best Bets for Quarterfinals
We're breaking down our College Football Playoff predictions for all four CFP quarterfinal matchups this week.
C Jackson Cowart
College Football Predictions This Week: Odds & Best Bets for Every Bowl Game This Week
We've got you covered for all of this week's bowl games, offering predictions for each tilt along with player props for marquee matchups.
Rob Paul
College Football Best Bets for Saturday: ATS Predictions & Player Props
My college football best bets for Saturday include our three best ATS and O/U plays and top two player props from the eight bowl games
Mike Spector
College Football Player Props for Today's CFP Games: Best O/U Bets & TD Picks for Saturday
Our top college football player props for today's CFP games include a TD pick for every matchup.
Rob Paul
College Football Predictions This Week: Best Bets & Odds for Every Bowl Game This Week
College football bowl games this week include four College Football Playoff matchups and six non-CFP bowl games.
Rob Paul
Alabama vs. Oklahoma Expert Picks: ATS Predictions, Prop Bets & TD Picks for College Football Playoff
Our Alabama vs. Oklahoma expert picks break down this College Football Playoff matchup from every angle ahead of kickoff tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
LJ Blut
College Football Futures Picks and Predictions
🏈 2026 Heisman Odds: Should You Back Brendan Sorsby After Eligibility Ruling?
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby was granted an injunction that would make him eligible to play in 2026. Could he actually win the Heisman Trophy?
C Jackson Cowart
🏈 College Football Playoff Odds 2026-27: Notre Dame Expected To Be Among Biggest Favorites
While the College Football Playoff odds are not yet available, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Texas are expected to be among the biggest favorites.
Rob Paul
🏈 College Football Win Totals & Over/Under Odds 2026: Texas Tech, Notre Dame Lead
The programs with the highest college football win totals and Over/Under odds for the 2026 season include Texas Tech (11.5), Notre Dame (11.5), Miami (10.5), and Indiana (10.5).
Rob Paul
College Football National Championship Odds 2027: Ohio State, Notre Dame Biggest Favorites
Ohio State and Notre Dame lead the college football national championship odds, followed by Texas, Indiana, and Oregon.
Phil Naessens
College Football Championship Prediction 2027: Early 12-Team CFP Bracket & Best Bets
Get ahead of the 2026-27 season with our early college football championship prediction, featuring our 12-team CFP bracket projection, best bet to win it all, and long shots.
Rob Paul
Early 2027 CFP National Championship Odds Favorites: Ohio State, Notre Dame, Indiana
You can already bet on next year's CFP National Championship odds with Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Indiana favored to win it all.
C Jackson Cowart
Dylan Raiola Heisman Odds: New Ducks QB Among Betting Favorites for 2026
After transferring to Oregon, former Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola is already among the favorites by the latest Heisman odds for next season.
C Jackson Cowart
College Football Bowl Game Odds & Schedule 2025-26: Details for All 40+ Bowl Games
We're looking at the college football bowl game odds and schedule, including the College Football Playoff schedule for the 2025-26 season, with the CFP bracket set.
Rob Paul
Heisman Trophy Odds Race: How to Bet Fernando Mendoza vs. Diego Pavia
Fernando Mendoza (+160) and Diego Pavia (+170) are neck-and-neck in the Heisman Trophy odds race following the end of the regular season. Who has the better case to win the college football award?
LJ Blut
College Football Championship Games Tracker: Predictions, Odds & Game Details
Our college football conference championship games tracker has all the details on each of the nine conference championships.
Rob Paul
FCS Playoff Odds 2025: Predictions, Best Bet & Sleeper Pick for the 24-Team Field
As the first round of the FCS playoffs get underway, can anyone stop the North Dakota State dynasty? We break down the FCS playoff odds, with a best bet and sleeper pick to win among the 24-team field.
Rob Paul
College Football National Championship Odds & Prediction at Thanksgiving: Who'll Win 2026 Natty?
The Big Ten has accounted for the last two national championships, and Ohio State and Indiana are the favorites to make it a three-peat.
Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Odds 2025: Miami Among Best Long-Shot Bets After Week 12
We break down the best long-shot College Football Playoff odds bets after Week 12, with just a few weeks left until the official CFP bracket is revealed.
Rob Paul
Heisman Trophy Odds 2025: Is Julian Sayin or Fernando Mendoza the Best Bet to Win Award?
Ohio State's Julian Sayin (+180) and Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (+190) lead the Heisman Trophy odds with just four weeks left until ballots are due, so who's the better bet?
Rob Paul
Who Will Be LSU's Next Coach? Kiffin Favorite to Replace Brian Kelly; Nick Saban Trending Up
We break down the LSU next coach odds, with Lane Kiffin (22% chance) and Nick Saban (16% chance) among the favorites to replace Brian Kelly.
Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Rankings: Full Top 25 & CFP Bracket Revealed by Committee
The first College Football Playoff rankings and 12-team bracket were revealed by the selection committee entering Week 11.
Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Rankings 2025: Projections, CFP Odds & Best Bets by Conference
With the first College Football Playoff rankings being released this week, we break down the CFP odds and make our best bets by conference.
Rob Paul
Florida Next Coach Odds: Kiffin, Franklin, Meyer Among Favorites to Replace Napier as Gators HC
We break down the Florida next coach odds with Lane Kiffin (+200), James Franklin (+600), and Urban Meyer (+900) among the favorites to replace fired head coach Billy Napier.
Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Odds 2025: 12-Team CFP Prediction & Best Bets After Week 8
We're looking at the latest College Football Playoff odds after Week 8 and breaking down our 12-team CFP projections and best bets.
Rob Paul
Latest NCAAF Betting News and Updates
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Regular Season Free College Football Picks
College football games encompass several hundreds of schools and thousands of players, some of which will go on to have a professional football career in the NFL. Some of the best college football exports along with the Top 25 teams in the country come from the power five conferences (as listed below).
Big Ten
Based in the Midwest and Northwest regions, the Big Ten is one of the most prestigious and oldest NCAA Division I college football conferences. There are 14 members in this division, including the easily recognizable Penn State Nittany Lions, Michigan State Spartans and Ohio State Buckeyes, to name a few.
The Big Ten is also highly rated by many college football experts and insiders. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to see a Big Ten matchup featured among the game of the week college football predictions.
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
The SEC rounds out the power five conferences of the NCAA Division I. Covering the South and Midwest region of the country, the conference includes 14 members: the Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Louisiana State Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies are practically household names.
Big 12
The Big 12 is a Division I college football conference that oozes prestige and is represented by some of the most recognizable teams in the country and that feature regularly with SBR’s NCAAF picks. Today, the Big 12 boasts 10 full members from the South Atlantic, West North Central and West South Central Regions. Notable members include the Iowa State Cyclones, Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns.
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
The ACC is another Division I conference that features 15 full members from the Eastern United States. The members include: Clemson Tigers and North Carolina Tar Heels
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