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Three key trends that will determine the CFP National Championship winner

2022-01-10T13:44:18.207ZDan Halverson

We've spent the past week poring over stats, and have identified three key trends that will determine which team will come out on top on Monday evening.

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Scully's CFP National Championship Game preview

2022-01-08T19:25:09.724ZJames Scully

For the second time in four years, Alabama and Georgia will square off in the CFP National Championship. It’s also the second meeting in three games between the SEC powerhouse programs.

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Georgia vs. Alabama: The 3 biggest X-Factors for the CFP National Championship

2022-01-07T21:55:02.999ZJason Ence

Only once since taking over at Alabama has head coach Nick Saban lost to one of his former protégés. Will that trend continue on Monday night?

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Georgia vs. Alabama: The 5 best bets for the CFP National Championship Game

2022-01-07T18:46:00.607ZAshley Anderson

Alabama WR Jameson Williams had a game-high 184 receiving yards on seven catches against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. Can he top that on Monday night?

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Georgia vs. Alabama: CFP National Championship Game Preview

2022-01-04T19:55:30.035ZAshley Anderson

The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide will face a familiar SEC foe, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, in the College Football National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, Jan. 10.

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Three reasons why Georgia will win the CFP National Championship Game

2022-01-04T14:51:38.798ZAndrew Champagne

Alabama dismantled Georgia 41-24 in the SEC title game. However, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Bulldogs’ chances to turn the tables next Monday night.

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Three reasons why Alabama will win the CFP National Championship Game

2022-01-03T14:44:46.488ZDan Halverson

Bama blew out Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. Here are three reasons why they should win the rematch on Jan. 10.

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Penn State vs. Arkansas: Outback Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-31T19:22:36.522ZJason Ence

Penn State will look to end its season on a high note when the Nittany Lions square off with the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday in the Outback Bowl.

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Baylor vs. Ole Miss: Sugar Bowl odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-30T21:29:24.421ZJames Scully

The Sugar Bowl features contrasting styles, as Baylor grinds out wins defensively and Mississippi outscores foes with a high-powered offense.

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Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame: Fiesta Bowl odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-30T19:27:02.864ZJames Scully

The Fiesta Bowl features a good matchup between fifth-ranked Notre Dame and ninth-ranked Oklahoma State, two teams that were in the College Football Playoff chase.

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Iowa vs Kentucky: Citrus Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-30T14:54:40.413ZDan Halverson

Today let’s take a look at the Vrbo Citrus Bowl set to take place on New Year’s Day between No. 17 Iowa and No. 25 Kentucky — a classic Big Ten vs. SEC holiday matchup.

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Utah vs. Ohio State: Rose Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-29T19:20:53.575ZAshley Anderson

The No. 11 Utah Utes will make their first appearance at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, when they face the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes in the 108th edition of "The Granddaddy of Them All."

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Wake Forest vs. Rutgers: Gator Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-29T16:13:51.841ZJason Ence

The ACC runner-up will square off on New Year's Eve with a team that ended the season with a losing record, as Wake Forest plays against Rutgers in the Gator Bowl on Friday.

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Cincinnati vs. Alabama: CFP semifinal odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-28T22:54:37.975ZJames Scully

The first of two CFP semifinal games, the Cotton Bowl features reigning national champion Alabama against Cincinnati, the first team from a Group of 5 conference in the CFP’s eight-year history. Alabama is favored by nearly two touchdowns.

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Georgia vs. Michigan: CFP semifinal odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-28T22:29:24.347ZJames Scully

The second College Football Playoff semifinal, the Orange Bowl, matches a pair of defensive stalwarts, Georgia and Michigan. Both enter with a 12-1 record.

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Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State: Peach Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-27T20:30:57.722ZJason Ence

Pittsburgh and Michigan State will square off in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Thursday as both teams face questions after opt-outs from Kenny Pickett and Kenneth Walker III.

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Tennessee vs. Purdue: Music City Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-27T15:24:26.923ZJames Scully

A pair of high-scoring teams will square off in the Music City Bowl when Tennessee and Purdue clash on Thursday, Dec. 30.

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Boston College vs. East Carolina: Military Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-24T16:00:18.261ZJason Ence

East Carolina will look to finish the season out strong when the Pirates take on the Boston College Eagles in Monday’s Military Bowl.

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UCLA vs. NC State: Holiday Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-23T16:07:17.023ZJames Scully

The Holiday Bowl will feature an exciting matchup between a pair of high-scoring teams in N.C. State and UCLA. Analyst James Scully analyzes the game.

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NCAAF Notebook: Zappe sets new NCAA record in Boca Raton Bowl

2021-12-23T14:27:29.844ZDan Halverson

As we relish the final serving of the multi-course feast that is the college football season, here are some top stories from around the country.

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Georgia State vs. Ball State: Camellia Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-22T18:47:21.698ZJason Ence

Christmas Day will gift college football fans with Georgia State vs. Ball State in Saturday's TaxAct Camellia Bowl.

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Oregon's Thibodeaux narrowly favored to be selected first in 2022 NFL Draft

2021-12-22T14:24:46.392ZAndrew Champagne

Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux is the narrow favorite to be taken first overall in the 2022 NFL Draft ahead of fellow defensive standout Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan.

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Memphis vs. Hawai'i: Hawai'i Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-21T15:02:27.810ZDan Halverson

Hawai'i will be with two of its top offensive players when the Warriors host the Tigers on Christmas Eve. Will there be trouble in paradise?

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UAB vs. #13 BYU: Independence Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-17T16:23:03.207ZJason Ence

The 13th-ranked BYU Cougars will look to secure a place in the season-ending AP Top 10, as they square off with the UAB Blazers on Saturday in the Independence Bowl.

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The best Bowl Game performances by a true freshman

2021-12-17T16:12:08.315ZAshley Anderson

As we look ahead to a full slate of bowl games and the College Football Playoff, let's rank the top five performances by a true freshman in a bowl game.

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NCAAF Notebook: Travis Hunter spurns Florida State for Jackson State

2021-12-16T15:43:52.934ZDan Halverson

Promising cornerback Travis Hunter sent shockwaves across college football this week when he spurned Florida State and sign with Jackson State instead.

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Utah State vs. Oregon State: LA Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-16T15:41:40.075ZJames Scully

After finishing third in the Pac-12 North, Oregon State is a prohibitive favorite over Mountain West Conference champion Utah State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. Defense isn’t a specialty for either team, so Saturday’s matchup is all about offense.

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Louisiana vs. Marshall: New Orleans Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-16T15:11:02.380ZJason Ence

The Sun Belt champions, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, will face future conference foe, the Marshall Thundering Herd, on Saturday in the 2021 New Orleans Bowl.

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Middle Tennessee vs. Toledo: Bahamas Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-15T16:42:13.562ZRobert Criscola

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders will represent Conference USA in Friday's Bahamas Bowl against the MAC’s Toledo Rockets. Here's our wagering preview.

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Five under the radar bowl games you can't afford to miss

2021-12-14T14:57:09.162ZAndrew Champagne

Everyone knows about the New Year's Six, but here are five lesser known bowl games that every college football fan should tune into.

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Western Kentucky vs. Appalachian State: Boca Raton Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-13T14:42:21.165ZDan Halverson

One of the most prolific passers in college football will step onto the national stage this Saturday when Bailey Zappe and Western Kentucky take on Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl.

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Army vs. Navy: NCAAF betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-11T00:21:24.236ZJason Ence

The Black Knights and Midshipmen will square off in the annual Army-Navy Game for the 118th this Saturday when the two teams meet in East Rutherford.

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NCAAF Notebook: All eyes will be on Army vs. Navy this Saturday

2021-12-09T14:42:02.108ZDan Halverson

Bowl season is the dessert following a regular season feast, but before we indulge in the most wonderful time of the year, one game earns our full attention this Saturday: Army vs. Navy.

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Army vs. Missouri: Armed Forces Bowl betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-08T14:40:19.917ZDan Halverson

Let’s take a closer look at the Armed Forces Bowl and see if we can settle on a winner between Missouri and Army.

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Georgia vs. Alabama: SEC Championship Game betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-12-03T23:37:38.894ZJason Ence

The SEC Championship will be decided on Saturday when the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs square off with the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide.

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NCAAF Notebook: Riley, Kelly jump on coaching carousel

2021-12-02T15:37:40.915ZDan Halverson

Let’s take a spin around the country to tackle the top stories of the week in this edition of the NCAAF Notebook.

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Scully's college football conference championship picks

2021-12-01T14:31:10.610ZJames Scully

Conference championship week is upon us, and the highly anticipated matchup between Georgia and Alabama in the SEC Championship Game highlights 10 games.

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Houston vs. Cincinnati: AAC Championship Game betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-11-30T14:59:46.784ZDan Halverson

Let’s take a closer look at the Houston Cougars and Cincinnati Bearcats' clash in the AAC championship game.

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The best upset picks for the college football conference championships

2021-11-29T14:44:28.989ZDan Halverson

Here are four live underdogs to bet for conference championship weekend of the 2021 college football season.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan: NCAAF Week 13 betting odds, preview, and pick

2021-11-26T22:42:52.475ZJason Ence

The Eastern division of the Big Ten will be settled on Saturday when the Ohio State Buckeyes visit the Big House to face the Michigan Wolverines.

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Stroud showing no signs of slowing down in Heisman Trophy race

2021-11-24T21:40:06.693ZJason Ence

C.J. Stroud is all alone atop the Heisman Trophy odds board after throwing for 432 yards and six touchdowns against Michigan State.

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Scully's Week 13 College Football picks: UCLA set to finish strong

2021-11-24T15:04:46.748ZJames Scully

Holiday feasts include college football, and the final week of the regular season features a large number of highly-anticipated rivalry matchups.

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NCAAF Notebook: Stroud surges past Young in Heisman race

2021-11-23T14:53:11.042ZDan Halverson

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has finally overtaken Bryce Young to become the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.

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The best upset picks for Week 13 of the college football season

2021-11-22T14:49:13.043ZDan Halverson

Rivalry Week also marks the end of college football's regular season. Let’s find a few more outright underdog winners to root for as we gorge ourselves on Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Michigan State vs. Ohio State: Odds, preview, and pick

2021-11-19T20:22:03.408ZJason Ence

The fate of the Big Ten, a playoff berth, and the Heisman Trophy could all be on the line Saturday afternoon, when the Michigan State Spartans hit the road to Columbus for a Top 10 matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Horseshoe.

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NCAAF Notebook: Georgia odds-on favorite to win title

2021-11-18T14:58:31.975ZDan Halverson

As we approach season’s end, here are the top stories from around the country in this edition of the NCAAF Notebook.

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Young now co-favored to win Heisman Trophy after big day against Aggies

2021-11-17T21:07:18.919ZJason Ence

Let’s look at how the Heisman Trophy futures odds changed after Week 11 of the college football season!

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Scully's Week 12 college football picks: Wildcats will bury Bears

2021-11-17T14:41:29.204ZJames Scully

Analyst James Scully has tabbed three college football games to bet on in Week 12, including Baylor vs. Kansas State.

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NCAA Division I (D-I) is the highest level of men’s intercollegiate tackle football in the United States. It is comprised of more than 340 schools across America and is divided into two groups: The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). FBS schools are generally better funded and offer more scholarships. They compete annually for the College Football Playoff National Championship, which is held in January at the end of the regular season. FCS schools are generally smaller programs. They compete in a more traditional 16-team playoff at the end of their regular season.

NCAA college football has grown steadily in visibility over the years and has become the second most popular sport in America. 47 million fans attended games in 2018 and more than 163 million unique fans watched a college football television broadcast during the regular season.

The Basics of Betting on College Football

College Football (NCAAF) betting includes the moneyline, spread and total. Exotic bets such as parlays and round robins are also available. The spread in football is known as the "betting line." Futures wagering and prop bets are also extremely popular among football enthusiasts. With many school teams shaping multiple conferences who compete among one another for several months, there are plenty of opportunities for action.

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Keep up with the latest trends and storylines from around college football with our weekly NCAAF Betting Guides. Each installment features in-depth game previews, expert wagering advice, statistical analysis and buzz-worthy quotes from the game's biggest personalities. It's all the news you need before kick-off.

College Football Moneyline Betting

Betting on an NCAAF moneyline is pretty straightforward as you're simply picking the winning team. In most cases, there will be a favorite and an underdog listed for each game. Placing a bet on the favorite will offer a lower payout while placing a bet on an underdog will offer a premium payout. The NCAAF moneyline is typically listed based on the bet required to win $100 if betting on the favorite vs. the potential win for a bet of $100 placed on the underdog.

In addition to current records and which team is at home, the starting quarter back typically has a big impact on NCAAF moneylines. If the team leader of the team is on the field for the underdog, that might even up the odds a bit between two teams that might seem otherwise a bit mismatched.

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Betting College Football Against the Spread

In addition to moneylines, NCAAF matches will also feature a spread or "betting line" between two teams. Rather than simply picking a winner, this form of betting features a 1.5 spread on the final score of any game.

Betting the NCAAF spread can be a great option in certain scenarios. For example, if you expect a favored team to win by several touchdowns or field goals, betting the spread will get you better odds than going with the traditional moneyline.

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College Football Over/Under Bets

Let's say two teams seem evenly-matched, but the starting quarter back is not very good, and you expect a high number of touchdowns to be scored. In this instance, you may want to consider betting on the "over/under" total for a NCAAF game, rather than picking a winner.

An NCAAF over/under bet involves simply choosing whether you think there will be more total points scored by both teams, or less total scores, than what is listed on the published line.

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College Football Futures and NCAAF Prop Betting

The futures market for the NCAAF will feature heavily on the College Football Championship Game, conference titles, conference championships and other milestones like Heisman and Coach of the Year. These are long term investments. The Championship favorite usually begins around +500 and ends around +300 by the time the playoffs begin. A longshot would be any team that has +2000 odds to win the Championship or higher.

Prop betting is one of the best parts about football betting. You can generate action on player props and team props. You can bet on almost anything these days from total rushing yards by a particular player, to total number of first down in an over/under fashion. This has added a certain level of extra joy to betting on American football.

By far the most popular futures market is the Regular Season Win Totals presented in preseason. These measure how many wins a team will have at the end of their season and give odds for OVER and UNDER that total.

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