College Football Picks & NCAAF Best Bets 2024
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Big Ten Championship Odds 2024: Ohio State Remains Clear Favorite Following Week 1
A look at the latest odds for the 2024 Big Ten Championship game, with Ohio State and Oregon the favorites despite Michigan coming off three straight conference titles.
by Rob Paul
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College Football Expert Picks
College Football Player Props & Odds Week 2: Best Prop Bets This Week
We're offering our top college football player props for Week 2, as we're looking at Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles to bounce back following an embarrassing showing last week.
by Shane Jackson
College Football Best Bets & Odds Week 2
Will Nico Iamaleava erupt again for Tennessee? Mike Spector looks at that and more in his college football best bets for Week 2.
by Mike Spector
SEC Predictions, Odds & Best Bets Week 2
Will Michigan's defense be able to contain Quinn Ewers? Mike Spector examines that in his SEC predictions for Week 2.
by Mike Spector
Big Ten Predictions, Odds & Best Bets Week 2
The Big Ten is home to the biggest game of Week 2, but there are several playmakers taking the field in less noteworthy games with appetizing matchups.
by Rob Paul
Big 12 Predictions, Odds & Best Bets Week 2
Our Big 12 predictions believe some league members will be challenged in road matchups during Week 2 of the college football season.
by Shane Jackson
College Football Upset Picks, Predictions Week 2: 3 Underdogs to Bet This Week
Mike Spector has a three-pack of road 'dogs that he thinks can get it done in Week 2 of the college football season.
by Mike Spector
College Football Parlay Picks Week 2: 3-Leg Parlay With +566 Odds
Phil Wood makes his best parlay picks for Week 2 of college football with a focus on Texas, Nebraska, and Tennessee.
by Philip Wood
College Football Features
Tetairoa McMillan Heisman Odds: Can Arizona's Breakout WR Join Shortlist?
The Wildcats star put on a performance to remember in Week 1, but he's still a long shot to win college football's top honor.
by C Jackson Cowart
How the World Has Changed Since Nick Saban Wasn't the Head Coach at Alabama
It's been nearly two decades since Alabama entered the college football season without Nick Saban on the sidelines. How has the world changed since then?
by C Jackson Cowart
Can Florida State Win in 2024-25? How to Bet FSU After Stunning Loss to Georgia Tech
Florida State entered the season as the ACC's top College Football Playoff contender, but after a Week 0 loss to Georgia Tech, can the Seminoles still compete for the title?
by Rob Paul
College Football Predictions & Best Bets for the 2024-25 Season: Our 16 Favorite Wagers
From the national champion to the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Rob Paul breaks down his best bets for the upcoming college football season.
by Rob Paul
College Football Playoff's Most Important Weeks & Matchups of 2024 Season
With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, there are several weeks and matchups throughout the season that will carry plenty of importance.
by Rob Paul
Heisman Trophy Dark-Horse Candidates: Who are the Best Sleeper Bets for 2024?
The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in sports, and recent history says dark horses always have a shot to win. So who are this year's best sleeper Heisman bets?
by Rob Paul
Look to These Conferences When Searching for a College Football Long Shot Bet
A few college football conferences are run by the same programs, like Michigan and Ohio State in the Big Ten or Alabama and Georgia in the SEC, but which ones have historically seen longer shots compete to win them?
by Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Betting: Which Group of Five Teams Should You Bet?
For the second time in College Football Playoff history, a Group of Five team will qualify. With a guaranteed spot in the expanded CFP, which G5 programs are the best bets to qualify?
by Rob Paul
How 2025 NFL Draft Odds & Projections Can Help/Hurt Your College Football Bets
The NFL draft and college football go hand in hand, but should the pro prospects of players influence your college football bets?
by Rob Paul
New College Football Playoff: How Expansion Could Impact Your College Football Futures Bets
With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, there will be an impact on college football futures bets. So how should expansion change your approach?
by Rob Paul
College Football's Riskiest Teams & Players for 2024 Season: Can You Really Trust Colorado?
Anything can happen on any given Saturday, but which college football teams and players should you avoid backing in 2024?
by Rob Paul
Using Returning Production to Find College Football Winners: Which Teams Should You Back/Fade?
Rosters are more volatile than ever in college football, that's why returning production has become an increasingly important metric. Which teams are positioned for breakout seasons and which are poised to regress?
by Rob Paul
I Played CFB25 for 24 Straight Hours: It was as Glorious as it was Humbling
A lifelong fan of the NCAA Football franchise, Rob Paul celebrated its return by playing EA Sports College Football 25 for 24 straight hours. Here's what happened.
by Rob Paul
Why College Football Bettors Need to Check Out CFB25 Team, Player Ratings
Following the release of the initial ratings in College Football 25, we compared them to the betting market to identify the biggest gaps between the two.
by C Jackson Cowart
College Football Futures Picks and Predictions
College Football Championship Odds & Favorites 2025: Georgia Beats Clemson, Odds Shorten
Following a Week 1 blowout win against Clemson, Georgia's college football championship odds have shortened while Ohio State's and Oregon's lengthened.
by Rob Paul
Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2024: Ward, Sanders, Dart, Moss Biggest Week 1 Risers
There's been plenty of Heisman Trophy odds movement already thanks to some big Week 1 performances. Miami's Cam Ward, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, and Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart are the biggest risers.
by Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Odds 2024-25: Georgia, Notre Dame Rise Most After Week 1
Ohio State, Georgia, and Notre Dame are among the teams that are minus-money by the 2025 College Football Playoff odds with 12 teams headed to the 2024-25 postseason.
by Rob Paul
College Football Projected Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2024: Georgia, Ohio State Top the Board
As the college football season approaches, we're looking at the Over/Under win totals for some of the biggest and best programs in the country.
by Rob Paul
College Football FCS Championship Odds 2025: South Dakota State Favorite Despite Week 1 Loss
After winning the FCS Championship in back-to-back seasons, South Dakota State is the favorite by the 2024 college football FCS Championship odds.
by Rob Paul
SEC Championship Odds 2024: Georgia Favorite Over Texas, Alabama After Week 1
A look at the latest odds for the 2024 SEC Championship with Georgia the favorite after Alabama won the conference last year.
by Rob Paul
Big Ten Championship Odds 2024: Ohio State Remains Clear Favorite Following Week 1
A look at the latest odds for the 2024 Big Ten Championship game, with Ohio State and Oregon the favorites despite Michigan coming off three straight conference titles.
by Rob Paul
Big 12 Championship Odds 2024: Utah, Kansas State Lead Conference Heading into Week 2
A look at the latest odds for the 2024 Big 12 Championship, with Utah sitting as a favorite to win the conference.
by Rob Paul
ACC Championship Odds 2024: Miami New Favorite Following Win Over Florida
After opening as the favorites by the ACC Championship odds, Florida State has fallen down the board with Miami taking the top spot.
by Rob Paul
Mountain West Championship Odds 2024: Boise State Remains Favorite After Jeanty's Huge Opener
Boise State is the clear favorite to win the 2024 Mountain West Championship, with UNLV and Fresno State following.
by Rob Paul
MAC Championship Odds 2024: Miami (Ohio), Toledo Still Clear Favorites After Week 1
A look at the latest odds for the 2024 MAC Championship odds, with Miami (OH) and Toledo as the favorites after meeting in the title game last year.
by Rob Paul
College Bowl Game Odds 2023-24: Spreads, O/U & Predictions
We're looking at all of the college football bowl game odds, spreads, and Over/Unders ahead of offering our best picks and predictions for the 2023-24 bowl season.
by Esten McLaren
NCAAF Picks & Best Bets Today
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2024-25 College Football Season Predictions
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The 2024-25 NCAAF season began with Week 0 on Saturday, Aug. 24. The regular season will conclude with Week 14 on Saturday, Nov. 30. The postseason is set to begin on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, and end on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. In total, 41 FBS Bowl Games are scheduled.
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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