College Football Opening Odds for Week 1: Betting Lines for Top 25 Matchups
College football kicks off its regular season in full this weekend, with the Week 1 schedule and odds available in full to bettors now. The spread, moneyline, and Over/Under markets are open for a majority of top 25 contests, including some of the biggest, like Texas vs. Ohio State and LSU vs. Clemson.
I'm highlighting the updated college football odds below, with the action beginning on Thursday, Aug. 29, running through Monday, Sept. 1.
π College football odds for Week 1
The opening college football odds for Week 1 are via FanDuel.
| Game | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 25 Boise State vs. USF | Boise State -6.5 | Boise State -230 | 63.5 |
| Western Illinois vs. No. 12 Illinois | Illinois -45.5 | N/A | 63.5 |
| Auburn vs. Baylor | Auburn -2.5 | Auburn -128 | 57.5 |
| Georgia Tech vs. Colorado | Georgia Tech -4.5 | Georgia Tech -188 | 52.5 |
| No. 1 Texas vs. No. 3 Ohio State | Ohio State -2.5 | Ohio State -120 | 47.5 |
| Syracuse vs. No. 24 Tennessee | Tennessee -13.5 | Tennessee -600 | 50.5 |
| Old Dominion vs. No. 20 Indiana | Indiana -23.5 | Indiana -2800 | 54.5 |
| Nevada vs. No. 2 Penn State | Penn State -44.5 | N/A | 57.5 |
| Marshall vs. No. 5 Georgia | Georgia -39.5 | N/A | 55.5 |
| No. 8 Alabama vs. Florida State | Alabama -13.5 | Alabama -530 | 50.5 |
| South Dakota vs. No. 22 Iowa State | Iowa State -14.5 | Iowa State -720 | 47.5 |
| Montana State vs. No. 7 Oregon | Oregon -27.5 | Oregon -4500 | 56.5 |
| Illinois State vs. No. 18 Oklahoma | Oklahoma -36.5 | N/A | 60.5 |
| North Dakota vs. No. 17 Kansas State | Kansas State -25.5 | Kansas State -4000 | 55.5 |
| UTSA vs. No. 19 Texas A&M | Texas A&M -24.5 | Texas A&M -2800 | 57.5 |
| No. 9 LSU vs. No. 4 Clemson | Clemson -3.5 | Clemson -166 | 57.5 |
| New Mexico vs. No. 14 Michigan | Michigan -34.5 | N/A | 49.5 |
| Georgia State vs. No. 21 Ole Miss | Ole Miss -35.5 | N/A | 60.5 |
| Northern Arizona vs. No. 11 Arizona State | Arizona State -28.5 | Arizona State -10000 | 52.5 |
| Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 South Carolina | South Carolina -7.5 | South Carolina -295 | 52.5 |
| No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Miami | Notre Dame -2.5 | Notre Dame -137 | 49.5 |
| TCU vs. North Carolina | TCU -3.5 | TCU -152 | 56.5 |
NOTE: Early lines for top-25 teams like Florida (vs. Long Island), SMU (vs. East Texas A&M), and Texas Tech (vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff) are not yet available, likely due to the nature of the opponent.
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π Boise State vs. USF odds
- When: Thursday, Aug. 28
- Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
- How to watch: ESPN
π Western Illinois vs. Illinois odds
- When: Friday, Aug. 29
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium Champaign (Champaign, Ill.)
- How to watch: Peacock
π Auburn vs. Baylor odds
- When: Friday, Aug. 29
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: McLane Stadium (Waco, Texas)
- How to watch: FOX
π Georgia Tech vs. Colorado odds
- When: Friday, Aug. 29
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Folsom Field (Boulder, Colo.)
- How to watch: ESPN
π Texas vs. Ohio State odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Where: Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
- How to watch: FOX
π Syracuse vs. Tennessee odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- How to watch: ABC
π Old Dominion vs. Indiana odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, Ind.)
- How to watch: FS1
π Nevada vs. Penn State odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Beaver Stadium (University Park, Penn.)
- How to watch: CBS, Paramount+
π Marshall vs. Georgia odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Sanford Stadium (Athens, Ga.)
- How to watch: ESPN
π Alabama vs. Florida State odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Doak Campbell Stadium (Tallahassee, Fla.)
- How to watch: ABC
π South Dakota vs. Iowa State odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Jack Trice Stadium (Ames, Iowa)
- How to watch: FOX
π Montana State vs. Oregon odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Ore.)
- How to watch: Big Ten Network
π Illinois State vs. Oklahoma odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium (Norman, Okla.)
- How to watch: ESPN+
π North Dakota vs. Kansas State odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium (Manhattan, Kan.)
- How to watch: ESPN+
π UTSA vs. Texas A&M odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Kyle Field (College Station, Texas)
- How to watch: ESPN
π LSU vs. Clemson odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Memorial Stadium (Clemson, S.C.)
- How to watch: ABC
π New Mexico vs. Michigan odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
- How to watch: NBC, Peacock
π Georgia State vs. Ole Miss odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 7:45 p.m. ET
- Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (Oxford, Miss.)
- How to watch: SEC Network
π Northern Arizona vs. Arizona State odds
- When: Saturday, Aug. 30
- Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Mountain America Stadium (Tempe, Ariz.)
- How to watch: ESPN+
π Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina odds
- When: Sunday, Aug. 31
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
- How to watch: ESPN
π Notre Dame vs. Miami odds
- When: Sunday, Aug. 31
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
- How to watch: ABC
π TCU vs. North Carolina odds
- When: Monday, Sept. 1
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Kenan Stadium (Chapel Hill, N.C.)
- How to watch: ESPN
π’ College football Week 1 odds and lines
There's an advantage to betting the early college football odds when attempting to beat the closing line. The closer you wait until kickoff to make your college football picks, the more difficult it becomes to identify edges and secure the best price on most sides or totals.
That's why it's important to start monitoring the college football opening odds each week as soon as possible. A proactive approach is the first step to long-term success.
βCollege football odds FAQs
How do college football spread odds work?
When betting on college football, the favorite needs to win by a certain number of points to cover the "point spread" - also known as the betting line. Conversely, the underdog needs to lose by fewer than the points displayed in the spread or win outright to cash. For example, a 3-point favorite would need to win by more than a field goal to reward bettors.
How do college football moneyline odds work?
When betting on college football, the underdog will have the "longer" odds and is typically priced at "plus-money" odds that indicate the profit on a $100 bet. For example, a team with +150 odds would turn a $100 bet into a $150 profit - or a $10 bet into a $15 profit - according to our odds converter.
Where can I find the best college football betting odds?
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