College Football Week 1 - Saturday

College Football Week 1 - Saturday

We're diving into some of the most exciting matchups this Saturday, providing you with insider insights that could give you the edge you need. As always, our goal is to keep you informed with the most up-to-date trends and stats. Let’s break down this week’s top games on Saturday:

Georgia (-13) vs. Clemson

Georgia -13 O/U 48.5

This one will be very interesting as #1 Georgia plays in their home away from home in The Mercedes Benz Dome in Atlanta.  Clewmson rolls in with 14 returning starters featuring Jr Qb Cabe Klubnik in his 2nd year at the helm.  Dabo and company have a huge chip on their shoulder and something to improve as the whole world has written them off.  Clemson returns 5 of their top 7 receivers but only 3 defensive players.  Georgia returns 17 starters and heisman hopeful QB Sr. Carson Beck.  Georgia is loaded on both sides of the ball as a team that lost one game which was in the Mercedes Benz Dome in the Sec Championship game to Alabama 27-24.  Dabo and Clemson are 19-11 ATS as a dog and 22-9 SU and 21-10 ATS at Neutral Site Games.  Since 2017 Georgia is 5-5 SU & ATS.

All the money keeps going to Georgia yet the line is going the wrong way!!

Quick Hitters:

  • Georgia -13 83% Bets 83% Handle : Clemson 17% Bets 17% Handle
  • Clemson has hit the moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games +4.80 units / 11% ROI
  • Clemson has covered the 1st Half Spread in 4 of their last 5 games +3 units 57% ROI
  • Clemson has covered 4 of their last 5 games +2.90 units 53% ROI
  • 2021 - Georgia won 10-3
  • Georgia has hit the 1st half moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games +5.35 units 8% ROI
  • Georgia has hit the 1st Half Game Total over in 7 of their last 9 Games +5.05 units / 52% ROI
  • Georgia has hit the 1st Qt Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 Games +3.85 Units / 35% ROI

Penn State (-8) vs. West Virginia: The Rivalry Continues

Penn State -8 O/U 51.5

The Rivalry Continues after last year's 38-15 win by Penn State, a game that was tied 7-7 until Penn State scored 24 unanswered points.  Both teams have a chance to win their conference behind great QB play.  WVU will trot out Sr. Garrett Greene at QB along with his top 2 running backs Jahiem White and CJ Donaldson who accounted for 1,570 yards and 24 TD’s.  They also return 6 of their top 7 receivers.  Penn State will counter with Drew Allar and company who also returns 6 starters on defense.  Penn State is loaded with returning RB Nick Singleton 1,654 yards LY.

Quick Hitters:

  • Penn State 67% Bets 51% Handle, WVU 33% Bets 49% Handle
  • Penn State has hit the 1st QT Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 Games +5.55 units / 39% ROI
  • Penn State has covered the spread in 9 of their last 13 Games +4.60 units / 32% ROI
  • Penn State has hit the 1st Half Game Total under in 8 of their last 12 games +3.45 units / 25% ROI
  • WVU has hit the moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games +9.05 units / 42% ROI
  • WVU has covered 6 straight moneylines at home +6.65 units / 52% ROI

 

Virginia Tech (-14) vs. Vanderbilt

Virginia Tech -14 O/U 48

Va Tech returns more starters than any team in the country with 21 led by dual threat QB Kyron Drones who had over 2,800 yards between the ground and air.  Vanderbilt returns only 9 and is projected to have a difficult season.  Vanderbilt is 3-18 SU and 12-9 ATS when they open with current P4 foes.  Vanderbilt is 4-15 ATS at home under HC Lea.  Va Tech is 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road openers.  

Quick Hitters:

  • VA Tech -14 62% Bets 73% of Handle , Vanderbilt 38% Bets 27% Handle
  • Va Tech has hit the 1H Game Total over in 11 of their last 13 games +8.95 units / 63% ROI
  • Va Tech has covered the spread in 7 of their last 9 games +4.80 units / 48% ROI
  • Vanderbilt has hit the Game total Over in 8 of their last 11 games +4.70 units / 39% ROI
  • Vanderbilt has only covered the 1st Half spread in 1 of their last 11 games -10.20 Units / -83% ROI

Texas (-32) vs. Colorado State: Longhorns Look to Dominate

Texas -32 O/U 60

Texas is poised to make another CFP run as they transition to the SEC.  Texas returns 17 starters including Heisman candidate Quinn Ewers and an offense that averaged 35.8 pts per game LY.  4 of 5 starters return on the offensive line and a date with Michigan next week in the Big House awaits.  Texas is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in season openers winning by an average of 34.6PPG.  Texas is 15-1 SU vs current Mountain West teams.  Colorado State is 10-3 ATS as an underdog of 3+ TD’s as well as being 6-2 ATS vs ranked teams since 2016.  Colorado State returns 13 starters along with perhaps the best WR in the country Tory Horton.

Quick Hitters:

  • Texas 61% Bets 33% Handle, Colorado State 39% Bets 67% Handle
  • Colorado State has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games +3.90 units / 59% ROI
  • Colorado State has covered the 1st Half Spread in 4 of their last 6 games +2.85 units / 43% ROI
  • Texas has covered the 1st Half spread in their last 4 home games +4 units / 89% ROI
  • Texas has hit the 1st Quarter Game total over in 6 of their last 9 game +4 units 39% ROI

 

Ohio State (-48.5) vs. Akron: The Buckeyes' Season Opener

Ohio State -48.5 O/U 58

Ohio State is loaded as they open up at home ranked #2 in the country.  Ohio State returns 14 starters including the best RB room in the country to go with transfer QB Will Howard from Kansas State.  Chip Kelly comes over to take over as Offensive Coordinator to pair with a stout defense that returns 9 starters led by a secondary with CB Denzel Burke and S Caleb Downs.  The question won’t be will Ohio State win but by how much will they win by.  Ohio State is 8-1 Su and 2-2 ATS vs Akron.  The last meeting was 2021 where Ohio State won 59-7 and the last 3 meetings have gone under the total.  

Quick Hitters:

  • Ohio State 59% Bets and 58% Handle, Akron 41% Bets and 44% Handle
  • Akron has hit the 1st Half Game Total under in 7 of their last 12 games +1.50 units / 11% ROI
  • Ohio State has hit the 1st Qt Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games +7.15 units / 47% ROI
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total under in 10 of their last 13 games +6.75 units / 47% ROI

 

Miami (-2.5) vs. Florida: The Sunshine Showdown

Miami -2.5 O/U 54

Is this the return of the U?? Mario Cristaball is still the Head Coach so who knows but Florida is down.  Miami returns 16 starters and with the addition of Heisman hopeful Cam Ward the QB transfer from Washington State the Miami Hurricanes could win the ACC and find themselves a spot in the CFP.  Florida may be down with 12 returning starters however this is a Florida rivalry and the Gators have the home field advantage in the swamp.  Miami hasn't played in the swamp since 2008 which they lost 26-3 but Miami has lost 3 of their last 5 road openers.  Gators are 5-1 their last 6 openers with the loss coming to Utah LY.  Florida has won 2 of the last 3 meetings vs Miami.  

Quick Hitters:

  • Miami 81% Bets 72% Handle, Florida 19% Bets 28% Handle
  • Miami has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games +3.80 units / 43% ROI
  • Miami has covered the 1st Half spread in 8 of their last 12 games +3.70 units / 29% ROI
  • Miami has only hit the moneyline in 3 of their last 9 games -13.70 units -41% ROI
  • Florida has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games +5.90 Units / 67% ROI
  • Florida has hit the 1st half Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at Home +4 units / 11% ROI

 

Syracuse (-18) vs. Ohio

Syracuse -18 O/U 46.5

Syracuse returns 17 starters and a New Head Coach Fran Brown.  They also welcome Ohio State transfer QB Kyle McCord along with 6 returning defensive starters.  THe last time Syracuse was on the field they got trucked by South Florida 45-0 in the Boca Raton Bowl.  Syracuse has won their last 3 openers and in their last 20 games against the Mac Conference the Cuse are 18-2 SU and 17-3 ATS with 10 straight wins 9-1 ATS.  For Ohio its going to be a long build as they only return 6 starters and lose 3 year starting and offensive player of the year in the MAC QB Rourke transferred out to Indiana.

Quick Hitters:

  • Syracuse 64% Bets 88% Handle , Ohio 36% Bets 12% Handle
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under their last 5 road games +5 units / 91% ROI
  • Ohio has hit the moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games +4.50 units / 8% ROI
  • Ohio has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games +4 units / 53% ROI
  • Syracuse has hit the 1st QT Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home +5.05 units / 55% ROI
  • Syracuse has covered the spread in 2 of their last 3 games at home +.90 unit / 27% ROI

Boise State (-13) vs. Georgia Southern

Boise State -13 O/U 56.5

Boise State is a public favorite to make the College Football Playoff this year as they return the best player in the Mountain West RB Ashton Jeanty who had 1,916 yds and 19TD.  Boise State returns the entire defense that won the Mountain West last year.  Transfer former 5 star recruit QB Malachi Nelson comes in to run the offense at QB.  Boise State is 8-2 ATS on road openers.  Georgia Southern is 4-2 ATS in home openers but have not been a home dog since 2022.  Clay Helton has been toying with all 3 dual threat QBs on the roster and there is a good chance we see multiple QB’s vs Boise State on Saturday.  They do however return 7 defensive starters.

Quick Hitters:

  • Boise State 76% Bets 76% Handle , Georgia Southern 24% Bets 24% Handle
  • Boise State has hit the 1st Half Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games +7.65 units / 21% ROI
  • Boise State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games +5.70 units / 66% ROI
  • Boise State has hit the 1st Half Game Total over in 6 of their last 7 away games +5.05 units / 66% ROI
  • Georgia Southern has covered the 1st Half Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home +2.95 units / 55% ROI
  • Georgia Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games overall +3.90 units /51% ROI

 

UCLA (-14.5) vs. Hawaii: The Bruins' New Era

UCLA -14.5 O/U 53

The Deshaun Foster era begins at UCLA along with new Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy.  UCLA returns QB Ethan Garbers from the 8-5 team LY along with 11 other starters.  UCLA is 4-0 vs Hawaii.  UCLA is 2-5 SU and 1-6 ATS in Season Openers on the road since 2010.  Hawaii had a tune up last week vs Delaware State in a 35-14 victory.  Returning QB Schager went 17/34 2TD vs the Hornets however Hawaii possessed the ball for 6 less minutes than Delaware State they will have to fix this to stay within the number vs the Bruins.

Quick Hitters:

  • UCLA 37% Bets 29% Handle , Hawaii 63% Bets 71% Handle
  • Hawaii has hit the moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games +9.90 units / 247% ROI
  • Hawaii has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 home games +3.90 units 59% ROI
  • Hawaii has hit the 1st Qt Game Total under in 5 of their last 6 home games +3.85 units / 50% ROI
  • UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 Games +7.80 units / 59% ROI
  • UCLA has hit the 1st Half Game Total under in 8 of their last 10 Games +5.95 units / 53% ROI
  • UCLA has only hit the 1st Half Moneyline in 3 of their last 10 Games -10.20 units / -41% ROI

 

Alabama (-31.5) vs. Western Kentucky

Alabama -31.5 O/U 59.5

The Deboer Era starts in Alabama as Nick Saban is out as Alabama has won their last 22 season openers where they are 17-5 ATS.  Heisman Milroe starts his campaign with 13 returning starters as the same amount returns for the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky.  WKU has lost the last 3 meetings by an average of 32 ppg to Bama.  Head Coach Todd Helton is 0-6 ATS as a double digit Underdog.

Quick Hitters:

Alabama 89% Bets 91% Handle , Western Kentucky 11% Bets 9% Handle

Western Kentucky has covered the 1st QT spread in 9 of their last 11 games +6.45 units / 47 ROI

Western Kentucky has hit the 1st Half Game Total Over in their last 4 games +4.10 units / 92% ROI

Alabama has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games + 6.90 units / 63% ROI

Alabama has hit the 1st Qt Game Total over in 6 of their last 7 games +4.95 units / 64% ROI

 

Texas A&M (-3) vs. Notre Dame: A Potential CFP Preview

Texas A&M -3 O/U 46.5

Notre Dame has a clear pathway to the CFP as only 3 big games loom on their schedule including this opener at College Station Saturday Night.  Notre Dame can set their season up right especially with star transfer QB Riley Leonard coming over from Duke to pair with OC Denbrock that lead LSU to the #1 offense in the country last year.  Notre Dame brings in 14 returning starters and Texas A&M brings back 18 to the table.

Quick Hitters:

  • Texas A&M 59% Bets 40% Handle , Notre Dame 41% Bets 60% Handle
  • Notre Dame has hit the Game Total Over in their last 6 games +6.00 units / 91% ROI
  • Notre Dame has hit the 1st half Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games +5.55 units / 4% ROI
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1st Half Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games +6.70 units / 31% ROI
  • Texas A&M has hit the 1st Half Game Total Over in their last 3 Home Games +3 units / 97% ROI

Remember, this is just the beginning. Stay locked in with our detailed breakdowns and insights throughout the season. The edge is yours—use it wisely!

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