The 2023 college football season is fast approaching, and oddsmakers are adding to the anticipation by posting betting lines for the biggest rivalry games. Bettors looking to take advantage of early value can bet the spread or total of marquee matchups.

The 2023 college football look-ahead lines include several anticipated rivalry games. The spread has been posted for Ohio State vs Michigan, Alabama vs LSU and USC vs Notre Dame, among other marquee matchups.

The table below displays the odds for the biggest college football rivalry games in 2023.

2023 College Football Odds – Rivalry Games

In the early college football betting lines, the biggest spread for a rivalry game sees defending National Champion Georgia favored by 21.5 points over Florida. The closest spread, meanwhile, is a pick’em between USC and Notre Dame.

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Odds as of August 16th, 2023 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Browse the top sports betting apps to wager on early CFB betting lines. Bettors in the Bluegrass State should check out Kentucky sports betting.

“The Game” is a Virtual Toss-Up

Ohio State vs Michigan is one of the best rivalries in college football, and oddsmakers are torn on which team to favor for the 2023 edition of “The Game”. Michigan is a 1-point favorite over Ohio State in FanDuel’s early college football odds, while DraftKings has the Wolverines as 2.5-point home favorites.

It might seem like oddsmakers are giving the clear edge to Michigan in the odds, but teams typically get a couple points for home-field advantage. It certainly helps that Jim Harbaugh’s team hasn’t lost a game at Michigan Stadium since 2020.

In the past two seasons, Michigan has convincingly outperformed Ohio State, securing Big Ten titles and appearances in the College Football Playoff on both occasions. A significant factor in this success can be attributed to the Wolverines’ exceptional offensive and defensive lines.

The Wolverines have dominated Ohio State in the trenches lately, and whether or not Ohio State can improve in that area will play a big role in the outcome of this year’s game. The Buckeyes are also breaking in a new QB, while UM returns starter JJ McCarthy.

The 2023 game between Ohio State and Michigan will be nationally televised, with the teams set to square off at noon ET for the 16th straight time. The Ohio State vs Michigan odds could very well change between now and November, so stay tuned for updates as the game approaches.

Alabama vs LSU Could be the Best in Years

Another one of the most anticipated college football rivalry games in 2023 is Alabam, vs LSU, also known as the “First Saturday in November”. The early betting line for Alabama vs LSU sees the Crimson Tide favored by seven points at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

This year’s LSU vs Alabama matchup has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory, and that’s saying something given how excellent the 2022 meeting was. LSU managed to upset Alabama with a 32-31 victory in overtime despite being 13.5-point underdogs.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is a contender in the Heisman odds and will be key to the Tigers pulling off another upset. In the 2022 matchup, he showcased his dual-threat capabilities by amassing 248 passing yards with two touchdowns, and an impressive 121 rushing yards and three TDs.

While Alabama must overcome the losses of QB Bryce Young and DE Will Anderson, Nick Saban’s program is always loaded with talent. Despite LSU’s win in 2022, Alabama has still owned this rivalry of late, winning 10 of their last 12 games against LSU since 2012.

LSU’s coach, Brian Kelly, has managed to energize the fan base after last year’s win against Alabama, although the Tigers fell short in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia. With both SEC powerhouse teams separated by just a game in the CFB win totals, the 2023 Alabama vs LSU matchup has all the makings of a classic.

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According to the 2023 Big 12 Title odds, the Texas Longhorns are expected to win their first conference title since 2009. Steve Sarkisian’s team is listed as +100 favorites to win the Big 12 conference this college football season over the likes of Oklahoma (+340) and Kansas State (+500).

Sonny Dykes’ TCU was one of the best stories of the 2022 college football season, but oddsmakers are projecting the Horned Frogs to take a big step back this year. However, newcomers BYU, Cincinnati, and Houston are even heavier longshots as they transition from the Group of 5.

Let’s analyze the Big 12 Title odds and provide you with our best bets for the conference.

2023 Big 12 Title Odds

Texas is priced as +100 favorites in the Big 12 Title odds, meaning the Longhorns have 50% implied probability to win the conference.

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Longhorns Might Actually be Back

In the eyes of the oddsmakers in Las Vegas, it’s Texas and then everyone in the Big 12 conference this season. Despite having not won a conference title since 2009, the Longhorns are +100 favorites to win the Big title in their final year before departing for the SEC.

Not only is Texas favored to win the Big 12, but they also have +320 odds to make the College Football Playoff and +1500 odds to win it. Steve Sarkisian’s team returns 15 starters from the team that went 8-5 during the 2022-23 CFB season.

Quinn Ewers has been named to the Manning Award watch list 🤘@QuinnEwers x @ManningAward pic.twitter.com/eq65Kn7uwK

— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) August 15, 2023

Quarterback Quinn Ewrers returns after throwing for 2,177 yards and 15 TDs last season. He’ll have one of his favorite targets back in Xavier Worthy, who had 760 receiving yards and 9 TDs in 2022-23. However, the Longhorns must overcome the loss of their leading rusher Bijan Robinson (NFL).

A big reason Texas is the clear favorite in the Big 12 is the continuity of the offensive line. The entire starting five from the 2022 season is returning, with each player averaging 20.1 starts in burnt orange. The Longhorns had an excellent run game last season, averaging 188.2 yards per contest on the ground.

Texas finally living up to expectations and winning a Big 12 title will likely depend on Ewers taking another step, the defense continuing its strong play, and other players stepping up in place of Robinson. Texas went 0-3 last season in games in which they were held under three yards per carry on the ground.

Oklahoma, Kansas State & Other Contenders

If it isn’t Texas winning the Big 12 in 2023, oddsmakers project Oklahoma (+340) and Kansas State (+500) have the next-best chance of taking the crown. The Sooners are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 6-7 campaign, while the Wildcats are coming off an impressive 10-4 season that saw them win the Big 12 title.

Even though KSU had a much stronger season last year, it isn’t hard to see why the Sooners have better odds in 2023. OU returns its top offensive weapon in QB Dillon Gabriel, plus 78% of their returning production on defense, which ranks 21st in the country,

QB Dillon Gabriel and OC Jeff Lebby are entering their second season together at Oklahoma.

2022 stats
🏈 62.7 CMP%
🏈 3,168 yds
🏈 25 TDs

They had success last season, but Gabriel still thinks there is plenty of room to improve.

Could Gabriel lead the Sooners to a Big 12… pic.twitter.com/B7zZooidKc

— Next Up with Adam Breneman (@NextUpWithAdam) August 15, 2023

Kansas State does return QB Will Howard, but the Wildcats must overcome the loss of their top offensive player Deuce Vaughn, who rushed for 1,392 yards and 18 TDs in 2022. Defensively, the Wildcats have lost leading tacklers Drake Cheatum, Josh Hayes, and Julius Brent.

TCU is another team dealing with major turnover, hence why they are significant longshots despite reaching the CFP title game last year. Sonny Dykes’ club will field 11 new starters this season, having to replace superstars Max Duggan, Quentin Johnston, and Kendra Miller.

2023 Big 12 Championship Predictions

The Big 12 conference is one of the harder ones to predict in the college football odds. Various teams have a chance to win due to the balance in the conference, but Texas certainly has the talent — at least on paper — to finally get over the hump.

When you look at recent Texas recruiting classes, you can see the Longhorns ranked 3rd in 2023, 5th in 2022, and 15th in 2021. The 2023 season might provide the perfect storm for Sarkisian’s team, with no Big 12 teams appearing in the top 10 of the preseason AP Poll.

Quinn Ewers has been rising in the Heisman odds, with reports suggesting he’s become more vocal and focused. His talent is the primary reason we’re backing Texas at plus-money to win the title, but don’t sleep on OU and their defense in year two under Venables.

• Picks: Texas to Win (+100), Oklahoma Over 9.5 Wins (+100)

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Who will win the Big Ten Championship in the 2023-24 college football season? Despite Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan having won back-to-back Big Ten titles, oddsmakers favor Ryan Day’s Ohio State to ascend to the top of the conference throne.

The latest odds to win the Big Ten have Ohio State listed as slight +165 favorites to win the Big 10 Title over Michigan (+170). There’s a huge drop-off to the next contender in the odds — Pen State — which is priced at +600 to win the conference.

Let’s analyze the 2023 Big Ten Championship odds and provide our prediction for which team will win the conference

2023 Big Ten Championship Odds

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Ohio State, Michigan & The Rest

In the eyes of the oddsmakers in Las Vegas, it’s Ohio State, Michigan and everyone else in the Big Ten conference. Both powerhouse programs are right around 37% implied probability to win the conference this season, while the team with the next-best odds has a 14.29% implied chance to win.

We can’t say this is too surprising when you consider the dominance of the Buckeyes and Wolverines in the conference lately. Michigan won their second straight Big Ten Title in 2022, which marked the sixth straight season one of UM and OSU took the conference crown.

Past 5 Big Ten Championship Winners

*Conference games only

Unlike Ohio State, who has lost quarterback CJ Stroud to the NFL, the Wolverines do return their starting pivot in JJ McCarthy. During the 2022 campaign, the sophomore passed for 2,719 yards and 22 touchdowns with only five interceptions. 

McCarthy is one of 13 returning starters from the powerhouse 2022 Michigan team that went 13-0 in the regular season before suffering a  disappointing loss to TCU in the CFP SemiFinal. Also returning is the dynamic RB tandem of Blake Corum and Donavan Edwards, who combined for 2,454 rushing yards and 25 TDs in 2022.

We're watching @blake_corum and @DEdwards__ 👀

They're both on the Doak Walker Award Watch List for the best RB in the country.#GoBlue | https://t.co/PaeCXeCT05 pic.twitter.com/tfsUThjfcA

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 9, 2023

Ohio State, meanwhile, may not be returning its quarterback but has plenty of weapons. OSUs’ running back duo of Treveyon Henderson and Miyan Williams is set to dazzle once again after they combined for a whopping 1,396 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns last season.

While both teams have strong running back rooms, Ohio State might have the most talented player in the country. Wide receiver Marvison Harrison Jr., a popular longshot pick in the Heisman odds, is back after catching 77 passes for 1,263 yards and 14 TDs in 2022.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the most-bet player to win the Heisman Trophy this season …

Only one WR has won the award this century 😳 pic.twitter.com/tkDk00NBTv

— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) August 8, 2023

Penn State is third in the Big Ten Title odds at +600, but it’s clear oddsmakers view them in a separate tier from Ohio State and Michigan. The Nittany Lions return 14 starters from their 11-win team in 2022 that ended the season on an impressive five-game winning streak.

There are plenty of reasons to buy in on Penn State this season, including their solid defense and electric run game led by Nicholas Singleton. The main reason we are somewhat hesitant when making a bold Penn State football prediction is sophomore quarterback Drew Allar replacing four-year starter Drew Clifford.

Allar has terrific potential, but Penn State’s wide receiver room doesn’t exactly exude a ton of conference. It’s hard betting on a young quarterback that has to travel to Columbus to face the Buckeyes and face the Wolverines in the same season.

Don’t Sleep on Wisconsin in Big Ten Odds

Penn State is the team that has been getting the most hype as a potential sleeper in the Big Ten, but we aren’t discounting Wisconsin in year one under Luke Fickell. The Badgers could have a sneaky productive 2023 campaign after an underwhelming 7-4 season last year.

The Badgers return 13 starters from last season’s team, including key players from both the offensive and defensive units. One major change is at quarterback, where SMU QB Tanner Mordecai has transferred in to replace the struggling Graham Mertz. Last season, Mordecai threw for 3.524 yards and 33 TDs with 10 picks.

Wisconsin’s defense is always solid, and 2022 was no different. The Badgers ranked 17th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 20.2 points per game. Strong quarterback play has been holding the team back, and Mordecai has the potential to turn things around in that department.

Braleon Allen might be the best running back in the conference after carrying the ball 230 times last season, amassing 1,242 yards and 11 touchdowns in the process. Wisconsin has the weapons to take advantage of a manageable schedule that sees them avoid Penn State and Michigan.

2023 Big Ten Championship Prediction

It’s hard to look at what Michigan is doing right now and think it’s smart to bet on their reign coming to an end in 2023. If anything, this might be Harbaugh’s most talented team yet. Over the past five years, the Wolverines have sent a whopping 37 players to the big leagues.

NFL Draft picks by Michigan coach

Jim Harbaugh, 2016-23 — 53 (9 first-rounders)
Brady Hoke, 2012-15 — 11 (1)
Rich Rodriguez, 2009-11 — 7 (1)
Lloyd Carr, 1996-2008 — 62 (10)
Gary Moeller, 1991-95 — 25 (7)
Bo Schembechler, 1970-90 — 124 (13) pic.twitter.com/97uht8KyOu

— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) April 30, 2023

The quarterback uncertainty is the primary reason we are treading lightly with Ohio State. Of course, this team has the talent to win another title — and it wouldn’t be all that surprising if they do just that — but Kyle McCord isn’t CJ Stroud, and nothing is a guarantee when a team is breaking in a new pivot.

In this year’s version of the “The Game”, the Buckeyes must travel to Ann Arbor to face the Wolverines at the Big House in November. In the past two years, the Wolverines are 15-0 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan has been on an upward trajectory since that 2020 finale loss to Penn State, and we’re not betting on them slowing down this college football season.

Pick: Michigan (+170)

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The 2023-24 SEC football season is expected to be an exciting one, with several teams vying for the conference title. Fresh off their second consecutive national championship, the Georgia Bulldogs enter the CFB season as the clear favorites to claim the SEC crown.

It won’t be a walk in the park for the Bulldogs, however, as the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers are hot on their heels in the SEC Title odds. The Texas A&M Aggies, Tennessee Volunteers, and Ole Miss Rebels are also in the mix, and they might just surprise everyone.

The table below displays the latest odds to win the SEC ahead of kickoff. Below, find our 2023 SEC conference predictions and best bets.

2023 SEC Title Odds

In the SEC Title odds, Georgia is the -115 favorite, giving them 53.5% implied probability to repeat as champions.

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Bulldogs Clear Favorite to Win SEC

Unrpsingly, Georgia enters the 2023-24 college football season as the clear betting favorite to win the SEC title. Kirby Smart’s team had an incredible 2023 season, finishing with a 15-0 record en route to claiming a second straight national championship.

During their two-year reign of college football, the Bulldogs have dominated with an average point difference of +27.6 PPG, the best in the FBS. Their defense is equally impressive, with a -23.2 average spread, the largest in the FBS.

The Bulldogs are set to return 13 starters from 2022-23, many of whom are All-SEC candidates. The most talented returning player is tight end Brock Bowers, who is currently a huge longshot in the Heisman odds. During the 2022 campaign, Bowers caught 63 receptions for 942 yards and seven touchdowns.

The biggest question mark surrounding Georgia might be at quarterback, as senior Stetson Bennett is off to the NFL. Carson Beck, who completed 26 of 35 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns in backup duty last season, is expected to take over as starting quarterback.

Georgia’s defense is always the key to their success, and it won’t be much different in 2023-24. The team has seven returning starters on that side of the ball, and head coach Kirby Smart is developing younger talent. Sophomore DE Mykel Williams is a player to watch, as he is predicted to be one of the best all-around edge defenders in the country.

While playing in the SEC is never easy, Georgia’s schedule for the 2023 season is ranked 62nd based on their opponents’ combined win total from the previous year. They will face seven teams that finished over .500 in 2022. The early CFB betting lines have UGA favored big over most opponents.

Alabama, LSU Knocking on the Door

Although Georgia is the favorite to win the SEC this season, Alabama and LSU also have favorable odds. The Crimson Tide, who have won the SEC Title in two of the past three seasons, have better odds than LSU despite the Tigers topping them in the SEC West standings in 2022.

The Crimson Tide must overcome the loss of quarterback Bryce Young, who was selected first overall by Carolina in the NFL Draft. The Tide have yet to name a starting quarterback, with junior Jalen Milrote competing with five-star prospect Ty Simpson for the coveted gig.

Jalen Milroe first day throwing highlights.

(🎥 via @UA_Athletics) pic.twitter.com/57GpfOgAUR

— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) August 4, 2023

LSU does return their starting quarterback, which is a big reason the team has been gaining steam in both the SEC odds and National Championship odds. Daniels threw for 2,913 yards and 17 TDS in 2022, while adding 885 yards and 11 TDs on the ground.

The Tide are expected to shift to a more “ground-and-pound” style offense as they break in a new quarterback. A key piece to their rushing attack will be senior RB Jase McClellan, who accumulated 655 yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 2022, which was second-most behind Jahmyr Gibbs.

Both these teams won 10 regular-season games in 2022, and it’s clear oddsmakers are giving the edge to Alabama in the odds. The Tigers are still being slightly undervalued at this price, especially considering they have eight starters on their roster, which includes all five offensive linemen and one of the SEC’s best young tight ends in Mason Taylor.

SEC Longshots to Consider

If not Alabama or LSU, who might rise up to take the SEC Titlte crown in 2023? Tennesse is a team worth serious consideration in the odds to win the SEC. The Volunteers are riding high on momentum, having finished last season with double-digit wins for the first time since 2007.

Tennesse took down Alabama last year in one of the biggest college football games of the season, but ultimately came up short of reaching the SEC Title game due to a late-season loss against South Carolina. The Vols did showcase great future potential, however, with a dominant season-ending Orange Bowl win over Clemson.

The Vols are being slept on a bit due to the loss of quarterback Hendon Hooker. Aside from Hooker, though, the team returns several offensive weapons including receiver Bru McCoy (667 yds), plus running backs Jabari Small (734 yds) and Jaylen Wright (875 yds).

Tennesse is sure to be competitive in 2023-24 with their high-scoring offense under Josh Hupuel, but whether or not they take the next step will depend on the performance of QB Jalen Milroe. The senior pivot, with a 64.6% completion rate, amassed 971 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022.

Outside of Tennessee, we also aren’t sleeping on Jimo Fisher and the Texas A&M Aggies as longshots in the SEC Title odds. After a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2022, the Aggies are under pressure to rebound and live up to the expectations set by their impressive recruiting classes over recent years.

Despite an underwhelming record, Texas A&M’s defense was ranked 25th in the nation in terms of points allowed last season. They are also one of a few teams returning their starting QB in Connor Weigman, who passed for 896 yards and eight touchdowns with no picks last year.

2023 SEC Conference Winner Prediction

The SEC conference hasn’t had much variety when it comes to conference winners lately. Either Alabama or Georgia has won the conference in nine of the past 10 years, with LSU taking the crown in 2017 thanks to Joe Burrow’s heroics.

Past 10 SEC Title Winners

For our 2023 SEC Conference predictions, we’re going with a value play on Tennessee at +1400. Yes, Georgia and Alabama are proven powerhouses, but they are both breaking in new quarterbacks and having to overcome significant NFL departures.

The Vols were one victory away from a potential playoff birth in 2022, and return a ton of firepower from that high-powered offense. Getting Georgia and A&M at home is key, and Heupel’s ability to produce high-quality quarterbacks has us optimistic Milton with thrive as starting QB.

Pick: Tennessee (+1400)

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We’re just over two weeks away from the start of the college football season, and one of the biggest questions heading into the campaign is if anyone in the ACC can put an end to Clemson’s dominance.

The Tigers are currently expected to reign supreme once again, but online sportsbooks are projecting Florida State to put up a major fight.

2023 ACC Title Odds

The two schools boast the shortest and second shortest ACC Conference Championship odds, but there are a few dark horse programs that are also worthy of consideration. Louisville tops that list, but before we dive into their conference title prospects, let’s break down the top of the board.

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Clemson a Deserving Favorite

Few teams have owned their conference like defending champ Clemson over the last eight years. The Tigers have won the ACC in seven of the past eight seasons, and are poised for another title run in 2023.

They’re fresh off a down season, but even an off year for a Dabo Swinney program is still pretty impressive. Clemson was 11-3 in 2022, blowing out North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game, before falling to Tennessee in the Orange Bowl.

The Tigers are loaded on defense yet again, and project to be a top-15 unit in the country on that side of the ball. Offense was their Achilles Heel a season ago, but with five-star recruit Cade Klubnik fully entrenched in the starting QB role, and new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley calling plays, we should expect a significant leap forward from that group.

Garrett Riley's offensive scheme is going to change the way the Clemson offense gets paid in explosive plays

Full video: https://t.co/nhQA8PoXS5 | Tons of great coverage from @MattConnollyOn3 pic.twitter.com/B9nWmV02ek

— J.D. PicKell (@jdpickell) August 9, 2023

Riley deployed an air-raid offense at TCU in 2022 that ranked fifth nationally in explosive plays. He helped lead the Horned Frogs to a National Championship Game appearance, turning Max Duggan into a Heisman Trophy candidate along the way.

They’ve won seven straight matchups against the Seminoles dating back to 2015, and have the luxury of hosting Florida State in Week 4, which will be one of the most anticipated games of the entire season.

The Seminoles meanwhile, have been garnering plenty of sleeper buzz in the National Championship odds since prices were released.

They feature a top-five Heisman odds contender in QB Jordan Travis, who’s fresh off a 31-touchdown campaign. Travis is considered a top-five QB in the 2024 NFL Draft class, and is expected to lead one of the conference’s top offenses.

Florida State also boasts a top-10 grade in returning production and a top-20 recruiting class. Their defense projects to be solid against the pass, but stopping the run is always a concern. They were 80th in rushing success rate against in 2022, and aren’t expected to make a significant improvement in that category.

Florida State vs Clemson H2H Results Since 2014

That’s one of the reasons ESPN FPI projects the Seminoles for nearly two fewer wins than Clemson, while another is a much more difficult schedule.

Florida State is a program on the rise, but they’re still a notch below the Tigers at this point, and the gap is wider than how they’re currently priced.

Louisville is the Longshot to Consider

As for longshots, you can make a case for North Carolina, Miami or Pittsburgh, the last team since Clemson to win the ACC. But what about Louisville? The Cardinals are the biggest benefactor of the ACC’s decision to move to division-less football, as they’ve been granted a very soft schedule.

Louisville will avoid the Tigers, Seminoles and Tar Heels. The Cardinals will be favored in the vast majority of their games, and will play five ACC opponents that didn’t qualify for a Bowl Game in 2022.

UofL’s offense should be rather exciting to watch in 2023, thanks in part to Jeff Brohm’s wild offense and to his quarterback, Jack Plummer, for understanding the playbook. #Louisville pic.twitter.com/p9NaRaYxPT

— Dusty Baker (@DustyBakerTV) August 5, 2023

Former Purdue coach Jeff Brohm is now in charge of the program, and he’s been very active in the transfer portal. He brought in former Boilermaker Jack Plummer to start at QB, and an all-conference receiver in Jamari Thrash from Georgia State. The Cardinals also solidified their o-line through the transfer portal, and brought in six secondary pieces, many of whom were starters with other ACC programs.

Brohm quickly turned around Purdue in his first season there, and expectations are high in Louisville, especially since Brohm was just in the Big Ten Championship Game last season. He’s made big changes to the Cardinals roster and has a favorable schedule in front of him.

Louisville definitely has my interest in the ACC Title futures market, and are also a strong bet to exceed 8 victories in the college football win totals.

Picks: Clemson (+140), Louisville Over 8 Wins (-110)

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USC is the favorite to win the Pac-12 championship in coach Lincoln Riley’s second year, the Trojans’ final season in a league that began to splinter when USC and UCLA bolted to the Big 12 for 2024. USC junior quarterback Caleb Williams passed for 4,734  yards last season and is a +500 favorite to win his second straight Heisman Trophy.

Contenders Oregon (+320) and Washington (+340) are led by fellow 2022 transfer quarterbacks Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr, respectively. Nix threw for 3,593 yards and Penix threw for 4,641 in their first seasons out west. Utah (+550) returns two-year starting quarterback Cameron Rising.

2023 Pac-12 Title Odds

The Trojans have an implied win probability of 33.3 percent to take their first conference title since 2017, according to the moneyline. Oregon has an implied win probability of 23.8 percent and Washington is right behind at 22.7 percent. Two-time defending champion Utah has a 15.4 percent probability to win the title. All four return their starting quarterback.

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Pac-12 Favorite USC Has Questions

Driven by reigning Heisman Trophy winner Williams, USC is the betting favorite to win the Pac-12 title in its final season of existence, but the Trojans have some work to do to live up to that billing. While the Trojans were third in Division I in total offense with 506.6 yards per game a year ago, they were 106th in total defense (423.9 yards) and 94th in scoring defense (29.2 points).

USC led Division I with a plus-22 turnover margin a year ago, a stat that seldom translates from season to season.

Why is USC QB Caleb Williams projected to go No. 1 overall?

Insane arm talent pic.twitter.com/flQjhx8Boy

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) August 5, 2023

The Trojans will be double-digit favorites in their first six games before facing Notre Dame in South Bend on Oct. 14, after which the schedule stiffens to include home games against Utah and Washington around a trip to Oregon.

The Conference of Quarterbacks

The Pac-12’s going-away party will include some of the best quarterbacks in Division I. Williams opened as the +500 favorite to win the Heisman, Penix (+1600) is the seventh choice and Nix (+1800) is the ninth. The ACC is the only other conference with as many as two of the top nine preseason Heisman candidates, Florida State’s Jordan Travis (+1200) and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik (+1400).

CFB 2023 RETURNING TOTAL QBR LEADERS
1 Jalon Daniels/Kansas 90.0
2 Bo Nix/Oregon 87.0
3 Caleb Williams/USC 86.5
4 Jordan Travis/Florida State 85.3
5 Cameron Rising/Utah 82.9
6 Drake Maye/North Carolina 82.7
7 Michael Penix Jr/Washington 81.8
8 Frank Harris/UTSA 80.6
9 JJ… pic.twitter.com/yJUiHL4HvO

— CFB Focus 🏈 (@cffmwachsman) August 7, 2023

That list does not include Rising, who has led Utah to two consecutive Pac-12 titles after taking over as the starter three games into the 2021 season. Penix and Williams were 2-3 in passing yards in Division I last season, and Williams led Division I with 42 touchdown passes. Williams was fifth in passing efficiency and Nix was seventh.

Williams was injured early in the Trojans’ 47-24 loss to Utah in the 2022 title game, and Rising was hurt in the Utes’ 35-21 loss to Penn State in the Rose Bowl. Rising, recovering from a torn ACL, opened fall camp practicing “with limitations.”

Dissecting the Schedule

Pac-12 teams play nine conference games apiece, and the two teams with the best records meet in the championship game. UCLA gets off the lightest, missing both Oregon and Washington, but the Bruins do not appear to be a particularly potent challenger after losing quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and running back Zach Charbonnet.

Washington gets Oregon and Utah at home, and the Huskies will be favored in their first five before meeting the Ducks on Oct. 14 after both teams’ bye week. USC misses darkhorse contender Oregon State, which added former Clemson underachiever DJ Uiagalelei at quarterback. Oregon also plays Utah on the road.

The Utes have the most difficult nonconference schedule, opening against Florida and at Baylor, and also and play USC, Washington and Oregon State on the road. That’s likely a reason they are lower than USC in the CFB win totals.

Pac-12 Prediction

While USC can argue it would have made the CFP but for Williams’ hamstring injury in the Pac-12 title game, a lot of things went right for the Trojans last year — plus-22 turnover margin, a schedule that missed both Washington and Oregon. The Trojans’ defense will be tested even further by Penix and Nix this season.

Penix excelled in first-year coach Kalen DeBoer’s system a year ago, and top Huskies’ receiver Rome Odunze is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Nix and 1,000-yard rusher Bucky Irving give the Ducks another productive group on that side of the ball. Utah traditionally plays the best defense in the conference, but the schedule and Rising’s recovery are issues.

Pick: Washington (+340)

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College football season is fast approaching.

There will be seven games involving two FBS schools on Aug. 26 to start the season. Just two of those games will involve Power Five programs as Notre Dame goes across the Atlantic Ocean to face Navy in Dublin, Ireland while USC and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams hosts San Jose State.

The Fighting Irish are 20-point favorites over the Midshipmen and the Trojans are 28.5-point picks over the Spartans in the college football odds.

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Irish, Fittingly, Head to Ireland

Notre Dame starts off its second season under coach Marcus Freeman. The Fighting Irish hope to smooth out some of the bumps from last year in a 9-4 season that included losses to Marshall and Stanford.

Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman takes over at quarterback and should give the offense a significant boost. He is the ACC’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. However, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees left for the same job at Alabama at the end of last season and Freeman promoted tight ends coach Gerard Parker to OC.

Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman needs 46 passing touchdowns this fall to pass Case Keenum's all-time career passing touchdown record (155) in #CollegeFootball.

33 would take him past Kellen Moore for second.

25 would take him past Graham Harrell for third. pic.twitter.com/lfV9RBQzJY

— College Football Network (@CFN365) August 4, 2023

Navy has 17 starters back from a 4-8 team, but Ken Niumatalolo was fired as coach after 15 seasons and replaced by defensive coordinator Brian Newberry. Niumatalolo was also the Midshipmen’s OC for five seasons.

Long a run-heavy option team, Navy is switching to a spread-option under new offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut, who comes from Kennesaw State. Xavier Arline and Tai Lavatai both saw action at quarterback last season and are vying for the starting job.

Notre Dame has a big edge at QB with Hartman and that makes them the play over Navy, which will be playing its first game in a new offensive system.

Pick: Notre Dame -20 (-110)

Don’t Sleep on New Mexico State

New Mexico State opens its season by hosting Massachusetts and is an eight-point favorite after being one of the biggest surprises in college football in 2022. The Aggies went 7-6 under first-year coach Jerry Kill and beat Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl after winning seven games combined in the previous three full seasons.

Quarterback Diego Pavia is one of nine returning starters on offense. The defense lost five of its six leading tacklers from a year ago, but Nate Dreiling is rapidly building a reputation as one of the top young defensive coordinators in the game.

3 more Saturday’s until Diego Pavia SZN#CollegeFootball | #AggieUp

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— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) August 5, 2023

UMass has gone 3-37 over the last four seasons and was 1-11 last season in Dan Brown’s first year as his second stint as the Minutemen’s coach.

The defense should be solid with eight returning starters. Transfer Taisun Phommachanh takes over at quarterback after failing to live up to his four-star reputation coming of high school during three seasons at Clemson and one season with Georgia Tech.

This line seems light but should be higher up by gameday as the oddsmakers seem to question whether New Mexico State’s breakout season was real.

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Kentucky began the 2022 season 4-0 and reached No. 7 in the AP Top 25 before losing six of its last nine games, the finale a 21-0 blanking by Iowa in the Music City Bowl. The Wildcats look to bounce back while replacing quarterback Will Levis and halfback Chris Rodriguez, both NFL draftees.

North Carolina State transfer quarterback Devin Leary and Vanderbilt transfer running back Re’Mahn Davis should provide ample reinforcements for the offense, which also used the transfer portal to revamp an offensive line that gave up 47 sacks a year ago. The Wildcats have made seven straight bowl appearances.

The table below displays Kentucky’s college football win total for the 2023-24 season.

Kentucky 2023 Win Total

The Wildcats have a 63.8 percent implied probability to exceed their listed win total of 6.5 based on the -176 line on the over. The Wildcats have won at least seven games in four of the last five seasons.

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The King Is Dead. Long Live the King

Former Penn State transfer Will Levis won 17 games for Mark Stoops in the last two seasons and passed for 5,232 yards and 43 touchdowns, but a toe injury compromised his 2022 season and his penchant for throwing into traffic (23 picks the last two years) hurt him in the NFL draft, when he was taken in the second round (33rd pick overall) after being projected to be a high first-rounder.

Stoops will look to NC State transfer Devin Leary to fill that spot, and Leary’s track record indicates he can more than handle the job. Leary was healthy in spring practice after suffering a season-ending pectoral muscle injury in the third quarter of a 19-17 victory over Florida State last Oct. 8 that limited him to six games.

The SEC is LOADED with QBs this season‼️

Do you agree with @ChrisDoering's picks? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/9pgOma24Kb

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 2, 2023

A pocket passer, Leary wins with accuracy. He completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 3,433 yards with 35 touchdowns against five interceptions in 2021 to help the Wolfpack to a 9-3 record. The offensive line redo plus the addition of Vandy transfer Davis, a 5’10, 216-pounder who rushed for 1,042 yards a year ago, will help an offense that was last in the SEC in points (22.1) and yards (336.3) per game. Liam Coen returns as offensive coordinator after one year with the Los Angeles Rams.

Schedule Made for a Strong Start

A 5-0 start is certainly doable. The Wildcats will be favored in their first five — the first three at home against Mid-American bottom-feeders Ball State and Akron around a date with Eastern Kentucky, which treats this as a rivalry game but does not have the weapons to compete. Kentucky opens SEC play at Vanderbilt and at home to Florida, and the former provides an opportunity for revenge after Vandy won 24-21 at Lexington a year ago.

The Wildcats meet Georgia, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Louisville on road and are at home to Missouri, Tennessee and Alabama. Kentucky has the 11th-most difficult schedule based on opponents’ 2022 records (93-61), but that is based on the past, not the present. Every road game other than in Athens is winnable. The Wildcats lost to South Carolina without Levis a year ago, and that is another revenge play.

Defense Steps Up

Kentucky has ranked in the top five in NCAA Division I in total defense in four of the last five seasons and returns freshman All-American Deone Waker, a 348-pound load tackle.

Outside linebacker J.J. Weaver opted to stay in school after considering the NFL draft. It would help if they can ease the pressure on a secondary that is expected to include two new starting cornerbacks.

Kentucky 2023 Win Total Prediction

The Wildcats won seven games a year ago with a sometimes-hobbled Levis, a running back (Rodriguez) who missed four games while under suspension for an off-field incident and an offensive line that gave up 47 sacks, third-most in Division I. Those areas have been addressed, and while Leary may not have projectiles that NFL scouts look for, he fits well in the college game with his strike-throwing ability.

Coen had a high-powered offense here in 2021, and his return cannot hurt. Stoops relishes the underdog role, and he is in his element this season after all the hype surrounding Levis a year ago. Take the over on Kentucky’s win total in the CFB win totals.

Pick: Kentucky Over 6.5 Wins (-176)

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The FCS championship runs through the Dakotas, a trend that` seems certain to continue this season. South Dakota State stopped perennial power North Dakota State in a dominant run to its first title last year, and the Jackrabbits are loaded again behind preseason All-American halfback Isaiah Davis.

Fellow Missouri Valley Conference rival North Dakota State, which has won nine titles since 2011, remains in the mix, as does 2021 runner-up Montana State of the Big Sky. Perennial challengers William & Mary (CAA), Holy Cross (Patriot) and the Southern’s Samford and Furman are capable of making noise.

Let’s dive into the 2023 FCS Championship odds and make our predictions.

2023 FCS Championship Odds

As +300 favorites in the FCS Championship odds, South Dakota State has 25% implied win probability to win the title.

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Jackrabbits Are Loaded

New coach Jimmy Rogers, who stepped up from defensive coordinator after John Stiegelmeier retired, has a loaded roster that includes 18 returning starters and four preseason Athlon All-Americans, halfback Isaiah Davis foremost among them. Davis, 6’1 and 220, rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns. He had four 100-yard games in the FCS playoffs and brings a 10-game touchdown streak into the season.

Don't forget that Isaiah Davis returns for South Dakota State this season.

Tune in. Be entertained. Trust me.pic.twitter.com/BMQhske4at

— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) July 26, 2023

Quarterback Mark Gronowski suffered a left knee injury suffered five snaps into the 2020 title game (played in the spring of 2021 because of Covid) and missed the 2021 fall season, but he was as good as new last year. Gronowski passed for 2,697 yards with 26 touchdowns against five interceptions and rushed for 408 yards and 12 touchdowns. With health, the Jackrabbits could be working on a fourth straight title game appearance.

The Jacks outscored their four playoff opponents 168-66 en route to their first title last season, and preseason All-Americans left guard Mason McCormick and left tackle Garrett Greenfield are back to protect Davis and Gronowski.  Wide receiver Jaxon Janke had 60 receptions for 857 yards and nine touchdowns a season ago.

North Dakota State, Montana State Always In It

These teams are not judged by ordinary standards — playoff seeding and national championships are the barometers. North Dakota State has won four of the last six FCS titles after a five-year title run (2011-15), but the Bison enter this season under a caution. They lost eight players to FBS schools in the transfer portal, and while veteran quarterback Cam Miller engineered the national title in 2021, he scuffled last postseason.

Montana State rams the ball down your throat and dares you to stop it. The Bobcats averaged 311.9 rushing yards and 42.9 points a year ago while rotating quarterbacks Tommy Mellott (1, 068 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns) and Sean Chambers (862, 19). Mellott and Chambers also combined for 2,321 passing yards, but the lack of a passing game hurt in a 38-10  loss to North Dakota State in the 2021 title game and in a 39-18 loss to South Dakota State in the 2022 semis.

QBs Who Could Make a Difference

Samford senior Michael Hiers is a first-team All-American in many preseason polls after a breakout 2022, when he led the FCS with a 76.6 percent completion percentage. He passed for 3,544 yards and 36 touchdowns and was eighth in passing efficiency. The Bulldogs’ only regular-season loss last season was to Georgia.

FCS Player To Watch 📈:

Michael Hiers, QB, Samford

2022 Stats:
3544 Passing Yds | 163 Rushing Yds | 39 Total TDs

2022 Accolades:
• SoCon OPOY
• All-SoCon 1st Team Offense
• FCS Stats 2nd Team All-American
• AP FCS 3rd Team All-American

🎥: @SamfordFootball pic.twitter.com/ctcrhUoSCL

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) June 21, 2023

Holy Cross has a two-way threat in Matthew Sluka, who led FCS quarterbacks with 1,234 yards rushing and was seventh in the division in passing efficiency while helping the Crusaders a fourth straight Patriot League title and a trip to the national semis, where he rushed for 213 yards and passed for 125 in a 41-21 loss to South Dakota State in a game that was tied at 21 in the fourth quarter.

Incarnate Word, which lost to South Dakota State in the 2022 semifinals, lost offense-first coach G.J. Kinne but added former Texas A&M passing combo quarterback Zach Calzada and wide receiver Caleb Chapman. Calzada engineered the Aggies’ 41-38 victory over No. 1 Alabama on Oct. 19, 2021. He transferred to Auburn and missed the 2022 season because of a shoulder injury before resurfacing here.

Don’t Buck the Trend

The race does not always go the swift nor the battle to the strong, but that’s the way to bet. South Dakota State has taken control of the FCS after playing in North Dakota State’s shadow for a decade, and the Jackrabbits not only are loaded but also have a favorable schedule that includes Montana State and North Dakota State in Brookings. The coaching change is a wild card, but it should not be a factor here.

Sprinkling a little on Holy Cross would not hurt. The highest seeds in the 16-team FCS playoffs get home field, and if Sluka and the Crusaders continue their strong play, they would be in a position to get a couple of home games. And they played SDSU even for three quarters in South Dakota a year ago.

Pick: South Dakota State (+300)

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Season-long college football quarterback prop odds have finally been released! After a long and arduous summer, the thrill and excitement of college pigskin returns to your tv screens in just 29 days! That means we’re right on top of the very best over/under bets for quarterbacks to make you money this season.

From Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams to Clemson starter Cade Klubnik, check out all the season-long college football quarterback player props odds and our best bets below.

 Season-Long College Football Quarterback Props

USC superstar Caleb Williams leads both the quarterback passing yardage prop and passing touchdowns props at 3900.5 yards and 32.5 touchdowns. While Washington gunslinger Michael Penix Jr. is next at 3750.5 yards and 30.5 touchdowns in the season-long college football quarterback props.

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Jordan Travis Passing Touchdowns

Florida State pivot Jordan Travis threw for 24 touchdowns in a breakout campaign for the Seminoles last season.

Heading into 2023, the Seminoles have one of the highest-rated receiving rooms in the country. Pro Football Focus recently released their top-10 wide receiver corps rankings, and FSU slots in nicely at 5th in the nation.

Jordan Travis has a chance to be a top-10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft:

🔹dual-threat
🔹top-5 WR core (Johnny Wilson, Jaheim Bell, Keon Coleman)
🔹90.4 @PFF passing grade
🔹Heisman trophy frontrunner
🔹extremely efficient deep ball passer

PLAYMAKER. pic.twitter.com/JLFAz46xMq

— Nick (@HolzSportsCo) July 29, 2023

Not only do the Seminoles return 6’7 behemoth Johnny Wilson, but Florida State also lured multiple top talents through the transfer portal. Head coach Mike Norvell stole top tight end Jaheim Bell from South Carolina, and Keon Coleman from Michigan State. On top of that, the Noles added 5-star recruit Hykeem Williams, and 4-stars Destyn Hill and Vandrevious Jacobs. Moreover, incumbent wideout Kentron Poirier caught 4 touchdowns last season.

Norvell’s offense projects to be one of the most explosive units in the country in 2023. Quarterback Jordan Travis is the talisman who unlocks everyone else. Thankfully, sportsbooks have given bettors a very short 23.5 touchdowns for Travis’ season-long college football quarterback prop. Intriguingly, Travis is also a sneaky pick in the 2023 Heisman Trophy Odds. If he stays healthy, Travis should blow right on by 23 touchdown passes this season. Make sure Jordan Travis over 23.5 touchdown passes is among your season-long college football quarterback prop bets.

Pick: Jordan Travis OVER 23.5 Passing Touchdowns (-120)

Michael Penix Jr. Passing Yards

This one seems like stealing. The value in season-long college football quarterback props lies in identifying players who will far surpass their opportunity share from last season. With the Washington Huskies set to air it out again in 2023, there is a ton of value on their quarterbacks’ season-long props.

After all, Michael Penix Jr. is one of the top gunslingers in the nation. The Huskies pivot put up outstanding numbers in 2022, throwing for 4,641 yards and 31 touchdowns. However, sportsbooks are looking for a sizable regression in 2023. Penix Jr’s season-long college football quarterback props sit at just 3750.5 yards, and 30.5 touchdowns.

#Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. is a flamethrower. It’s impressive how much velocity he gets behind the ball despite hardly ever using his lower half to throw. pic.twitter.com/helIApFiV0

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) May 16, 2023

With that being said, the Huskies’ top playmakers remain in Washington. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Jerome McMillan may be the top pass-catching duo in the nation, outside of Ohio State. While all five leading receivers will be back in 2023.

Offensive mastermind Ryan Grubb has crafted his unit around the flame-throwing skills of his star quarterback. There’s no reason to believe that will change in the 2023 season. Moreover, the Huskies return 14 starters from last year’s 11-2 team. Washington currently sits at +3500 in the National Championship Odds.

When push comes to shove, the Huskies will lean on their star quarterback to get the job done. Bet the over on Michael Penix Jr.’s season-long yardage prop.

Pick: Michael Penix Jr. OVER 3750.5 Passing Yards (-115)

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It’s not hard to make the argument that Ohio State vs Michigan is the biggest rivalry in college football. The only thing players, fans and alumni enjoy more than seeing their program win, is watching the other school lose.

The arch rivals meet only once during the regular season. That creates one enjoyable betting opportunity to determine which program is better, but there’s a need for another.

Enter the college football head-to-head win totals market. Over at DraftKings sportsbook, you can wager on who will have more regular season wins between the Buckeyes and Wolverines, in addition to a plethora of other h2h matchups featuring the nation’s top schools.

Ohio State vs Michigan Head-to-Head Win Totals

As for the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry, online sportsbooks are giving the slight edge to the Wolverines in the head-to-head win totals market.

Most Regular Season Wins – Ohio State vs Michigan

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Michigan is a -115 favorite, but you can certainly argue that number isn’t short enough. For starters, recent history favors the Wolverines. After dropping five straight to the Buckeyes, Jim Harbaugh’s team has ripped off back-to-back convincing victories.

That’s helped propel the Wolverines to consecutive College Football Playoff appearances, and a perfect 12-0 regular season in 2022. Michigan grades out seventh in returning production heading into the 2023 campaign. They have stability and experience at the QB position with top-seven Heisman odds candidate J.J. McCarthy, and the country’s best RB duo (Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards).

247Sports most talented position rooms in College Football:

QB: USC
RB: Michigan
WR: Ohio State
OL: Michigan
DL: Georgia
LB: Clemson
DB: Georgia

— College Football Report (@CFBRep) July 18, 2023

They’ve been top-13 in defensive efficiency in each of the last two seasons, and this year’s unit is expected to be among the best in the country once again. The Wolverines also have a slightly easier strength of schedule than Ohio State, in large part due to the fact that they get to host the Buckeyes in the regular season finale.

As for Ohio State, yes they’re loaded at the skill positions with Marvin Harrison Jr. and TreVeyon Henderson, but they still don’t have a starting quarterback. Both Kyle McCord and Devin Brown are up for the job, but McCord didn’t dominate in spring ball, while Brown sat out with an injury.

Despite the QB question marks, the Buckeyes are still expected to be elite offensively. The issue is on the other side of the ball. Ohio State has finished inside the top-20 in defensive SP+ just once in the last six years, and lost four of their top-six secondary pieces from 2022. In the past two games against Michigan, they’ve surrendered a total of 87 points.

Pick: Michigan Wolverines (-115)

Clemson vs Florida State Head-to-Head Win Totals

No matter where you look, it seems like Florida State is a trendy sleeper in the National Championship odds. They ended 2022 on fire with a six-game winning streak, have a top-10 returning production ranking, and a top-20 recruiting class.

Most importantly they have a game-changer at QB in dual-threat Jordan Travis. Despite an abundance of talent, however, online sportsbooks refuse to make them a favorite over Clemson in the head-to-head win totals market.

Most Regular Season Wins – Clemson vs Florida State

Both programs have identical -110 odds to finish with more wins. Each team has a projection of 10 victories in the CFB win totals, but there are signs pointing to value on the Tigers.

Clemson has a significantly easier strength of schedule grade. The Tigers’ toughest test will come versus Florida State, in a game they get to host. Their only other top-20 matchup comes against Notre Dame, in a game they also get to play at home.

The Seminoles meanwhile, start the season with a clash versus LSU, who rank sixth in the preseason top-25. Florida State not only has to go to Clemson in late September, but they also travel to Gainsville in November to face a Florida program that grades out 18th per ESPN’s FPI.

Speaking of FPI, it projects the Tigers for two more victories than the Seminoles, and a 24% chance to make the College Football Playoff, compared to only a 4% chance for Florida State.

The Tigers are coming off a down season, but even in a year where they regressed, they still captured a seventh ACC Championship in the past eight seasons.

New Clemson Offensive Coordinator Garrett Riley on Cade Klubnik:

“He’s got a flat out elite skill set. There’s no doubt about it.” pic.twitter.com/CmnGfSCkPw

— Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) July 18, 2023

Clemson will be much stronger at the QB position with blue chipper Cade Klubnik, and should get a boost offensively from new OC Garrett Riley. He just helped lead TCU to the National Title Game, and made Max Duggan a Heisman Trophy finalist.

The Tigers’ defense is loaded with returning production, and projects to be a top-15 unit. Both schools are very evenly matched, but an easier schedule combined with the luxury of hosting their toughest games gives Clemson the edge.

Pick: Clemson Tigers (-110)

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This 2023 Colorado college football team is one with a ton of intrigue. Obviously, when you hire a head coach with the name value of Deion Sanders, you are going to have a ton of eyes on you.

Last year, the Buffaloes were not so good (understatement of the year), as they went 1-11, and 1-8 in the Pac-12. They had one of the worst offenses in all of college football, and were somehow even worse on defense. Now, with Sanders reshaping the roster, what are the oddsmakers expecting from the Buffs? Well, let’s get into it.

Their CFB win total over/under as of the time of this writing is at 3.5 (which is down from 5.5 earlier in the offseason), and their odds to win the Pac-12 are +14000, which is second-worst in the conference.

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Colorado 2023 Season Outlook

Pretty much everything is different about Colorado from last year to this year. Along with Sanders taking over as head coach, they have an entirely new coaching staff as well, with new offensive and defensive coordinators.

And now Colorado officially has hired Deion Sanders as its head coach. pic.twitter.com/8An3gQ2iSN

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 4, 2022

Sanders also dramatically reshaped the entire Colorado roster in just one offseason as head coach as well. Their 2023 roster is pretty much unrecognizable when compared to the 2022 roster, especially when you look at the top players specifically. They landed a bunch of high-profile transfers, including Deion’s son at QB in Shedeur Sanders, but also a 5-star DB in Travis Hunter, RB in Alton McCaskill IV, and DL Derrick McLendon II.

Previewing Colorado’s 2023 Offense

The abysmal Colorado offense that we saw the past two years is long gone, at least from a talent perspective, as Sanders was one of the top QBs in the FCS his two years starting at Jackson State. He is expected to run a fast-pace, high-octane offense for Colorado. At the skill positions, they have five transfers who have some potential intrigue.

At wide receiver, they brought in Travis Hunter (Jackson State), Xavier Weaver (USF) and Jimmy Horn Jr. (UFC), and at running back they brought in Kavosiey Smoke (Kentucky) and Alton McCaskill IV (Houston).

Among the offensive line, they return three starters from last year but also brought in six transfers who all started at the lower level last year. Considering how important continuity and experience is among the OL, expect this group to start slow and take some time to gel.

All-in-all, this Colorado roster certainly has the talent to make things interesting, but expectations should be kept in check, at least to begin the season due to all the moving parts.

Previewing Colorado’s 2023 Defense

This should come as no surprise, but a team coached by Deion Sanders is strong at the cornerback position. They have the top prospect at CB from the past two recruiting classes in Travis Hunter and freshman Cormani McClain. They also return starter from last year Trevor Woods at safety, so CU is counting on their secondary to be the strength of their defense.

❗️😱 Colorado Football is coming and those Prime Cleats are about to set the world on 🔥! Travis Hunter and Cormani McClain testing out the new shoes. Cormani rocking a new colorway we haven't seen! ITS DIFFERENT IN BOULDERhttps://t.co/9vP0ryrTQP

#SkoBuffs #WeComing pic.twitter.com/IguacWRmDW

— NoSkoZone (@noskozone) July 19, 2023

Aside from the talent in the secondary, Colorado is counting on a ton of new talent to improve upon the literal worst defense in all of college football last year, allowing 44.5 points per game. Including Hunter mentioned earlier, the Buffs will be relying on an astounding seven total transfers in their quest to become a significantly better defense.

Colorado 2023 Season Win Total Over/Under

Tracking Colorado’s win total over the course of the offseason has been interesting. Their win total opened up at 5.5 with the overpriced at -120, as detailed in our article when odds were released. Since December 7th, the win total has dropped two full wins down to 3.5, with the under heavily favored at -150 odds (60% implied chance).

Colorado Football Prediction + Betting Advice

Times are exciting in Boulder, Colorado, bringing in Primetime and a slew of new coaches/players, but the unfortunate reality is 2023 is not the year to bet on Colorado. Their Pac-12 odds of +14000 accurately reflect that they don’t have much of a chance, and their schedule isn’t easy.

Going off of preseason rankings, Colorado is going to play four teams ranked in the top-16, and even outside of those four games, it is hard to find enough wins to cash this over.

• Colorado Win Total Prediction: Under 3.5 Wins (-150)

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Only one player in college football history has ever won the Heisman Trophy twice. Archie Griffin accomplished the feat back in the mid-70’s, yet reigning champ Caleb Williams is getting all the love to go back-to-back heading into the 2023 season.

2023 Heisman Trophy Odds

Williams is currently the +550 favorite in the Heisman Trophy odds, which is a price tag that’s more than twice as short as the next closest contender.

The USC product is also favored to be selected first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, much like the previous Heisman Trophy winner before him (Bryce Young), there’s a good chance he goes number one and falls short of repeating as college football’s most valuable player.

That will open up the door for a potential longshot to capture the coveted award, and we’ve seen some massive preseason underdogs walk away with the award in recent memory.

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In 2020, Alabama’s DeVonta Smith was +10000 prior to the season to win the Heisman. The wideout beat the odds in the COVID-shortened campaign thanks to a stellar year, and a lack of spectacular QB play.

In 2019, LSU’s Joe Burrow was priced as long as 200-1 in the preseason. Burrow’s lighting-fast start quickly shortened his odds to +8000, and by the end of the season, he was -1000 to claim the trophy.

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Got to Love the Drake

If someone other than Williams is going to win the award, chances are it will be a quarterback. 10 of the past 12 Heisman Trophy winners have been QB’s and only six of the top-30 contenders on the oddsboard are not signal callers.

Heisman Trophy Winners Last 12 years

It wasn’t too long ago that UNC’s Drake Maye had the second shortest Opening 2023 Heisman Trophy odds, and his slide down the betting board is being overblown.

For starters, if someone is going to overtake Williams as the top selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, chances are it will be Maye. He’s already projected to be the second QB taken, and as he proved last year, his ceiling is sky-high.

Drake Maye reportedly “is” Joe Burrow as an NFL prospect according to Trent Dilfer (former NFL QB).

Many NFL scouts reportedly believe Maye would’ve been the first overall pick in “several” previous drafts.

Many NFL scouts also reportedly believe there’s a “chance” Maye could… pic.twitter.com/N8U5UVXuda

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) July 10, 2023

As a redshirt freshman, Maye threw for 4,321 yards and 38 TD in 2022, while rushing for another seven scores. He led North Carolina to a 9-1 start and an ACC Championship Game appearance, and he could get a significant boost from new OC Chip Lindsey.

The former Auburn OC helped Jarrett Stidham set numerous records for the Tigers, and his offense is considered more balanced, which will alleviate some of the Tar Heels’ offensive line concerns.

The public is also panicking about two of Maye’s weapons leaving for the NFL, but UNC used the transfer portal to its advantage poaching receiver talent from both Kent State and Georgia Tech. +1600 is far too long a price for a player of Maye’s talent, and one that will be slashed quickly the moment he showcases similar form as last season.

Pick: Drake Maye (+1600)

Milton is a Money Maker

Much like former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker, the Vols Joe Milton has the chance to challenge for the Heisman late in his college career. He had a 10-to-0 TD-to-INT rate and completed 65% of his passes in limited duty last season, and was instrumental in Tennessee’s Orange Bowl win.

I think about how effortless this play by Joe Milton was a lot pic.twitter.com/pRt4eEdGDk

— CFBTalkDaily (@CFBTalkDaily) July 12, 2023

The sixth-year QB be leading a Josh Heupel offense that has a proven track record of success. In his five seasons as a head coach, Heupel quarterbacks have averaged 34 touchdown passes. Last year, Tennessee was among the nation’s best in yards per play, yards per pass attempt and explosive passes, and the expectation is Milton produces similar results in 2023.

If Milton comes roaring out of the gate, his price will be drastically shortened immediately. Take advantage of the favorable number now and lock in the +2500 odds.

Pick: Joe Milton (+2500)

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After winning back-to-back national championships, are the Georgia Bulldogs loaded for a 3-peat?

That’s a tall order for a team that just sent 10 players to the pros in the recent 2023 NFL Draft, after sending a record-setting 15 the season prior.

However, the college football win totals odds are setting the bar high for the Bulldogs, the highest in the NCAA.

2023 Georgia Regular Season Win Total Odds

Georgia is being given +116 odds to go over 11.5 wins. For a 12-game regular season, you’d be betting on UGA pulling off a second straight perfect regular season.

Oddly enough, they’re yet to be given odds for having a perfect season in 2023.

When you look at the schedule, though, perhaps it doesn’t seem that far-fetched. Let’s break down Georgia’s upcoming season.

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Bulldogs Key Players

On offense, Georgia will have to replace Heisman candidate Stetson Bennett, who went to the Rams. That’s 4,127 yards, a 68.3% completion percentage and 27 TD passes against seven picks out the door, as well as 10 rushing touchdowns.

Someone is going to have to take the mantle, and  there’s still a race between Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton. They’ll have a veteran group of running backs to help ease the transition, with seniors Kendall Minton (6.96 YPC, 592 yds, 8 TD) and Daijun Edwards (5.49 YPC, 769 yds, 7 TD) leading the way.

They’ll also have a premier receiving group, led by 1,000+ yard receivers Ladd McConkey and Dominic Lovett, while Rara Thomas tied McConkey with a team-best 12 TD catches.

Trying to tackle Daijun Edwards does not look like fun. pic.twitter.com/BjtR6bjSzj

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 8, 2022

Losing Broderick Jones and Warren McClendon, the team’s starting tackles might be a death blow to some schools, but not Georgia, who enters the season graded the second-best O-line in the nation. Look for Earnest Greene and Amarius Mims to seamlessly pick up where this line left off.

While two of their best defenders — DT Jalen Carter and LB Nolan Smith — were scooped up in the NFL’s first round, and DB Kelee Ringo chosen in the third, all by the Philadelphia Eagles, Georgia returns a whopping 75% of their defense for 2023.

That unit wasn’t all-world like the 2021 squad, but they did allow just 14.2 points per game, 77.1 yards rushing, while limiting teams to 26% on third down.

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As the early college football betting lines show, Tennessee is the only opponent given much hope of hanging with the 2-time champs.

Georgia 2023 Win Total Prediction

Even if the Bulldogs aren’t the world-beaters they have been the previous two seasons, they might not have to be considering the schedule they’ve been gifted for 2023.

While an upset is always a possibility, there are few teams outside of Kentucky or Florida that pose much of a threat. South Carolina could be a sneaky-strong opponent in Week 3 in the midst of that soft opening schedule. The Gamecocks finished 8-5 a season ago, but one of those was a 48-7 whipping at the hands of these Bulldogs.

This route by Ladd McConkey was DIRTY 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/jQrbhogs4d

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) November 5, 2022

Auburn is coming off back-to-back losing seasons, and have a new head coach, and were dusted 42-10 in this matchup a year ago.

In fact, just six of Georgia’s 12 opponents this year were .500 or better a season ago.

While betting on perfection isn’t always the best bet, the plus odds are worth a wager on this football powerhouse.

Pick: Georgia OVER 11.5 Wins (+116)

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It took one season for Lincoln Riley to turn USC back into a premier team in the Pac-12. In year number two, the expectations are significantly higher.

The Trojans are ranked inside the top-seven in nearly all preseason polls, and are the favorites to win a loaded Pac-12. Just four teams have shorter odds to make the College Football Playoff, while SP+ projects USC will be the nation’s top offense.

USC Trojans 2023 Win Total Odds

That’s led online sportsbooks to set a line of 10 victories for the Trojans in the college football win total odds. USC won 11 games in Riley’s first season, but fell short to Utah in the conference championship game, and were shocked by Tulane in the Cotton Bowl.

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Riley and Williams Will Fuel Trojans Success

In Riley’s first season at USC, the Trojans were the country’s number one offense. They averaged 41.4 points and 506.8 yards per game, as QB Caleb Williams ran away with the Heisman Trophy.

His 4,537 passing yards and 42 touchdowns had NFL teams drooling over the thought of taking him number one next year, but first he’s back to take the Trojans attack to the next level.

Caleb Williams is reportedly thought to be a guy teams will “tank” in December for according to several NFL scouts.

One NFL GM reportedly believes Williams already “is” Patrick Mahomes.

Aaron Murray (former NFL QB) said he believes Williams is already a “better prospect” than… pic.twitter.com/vrkJomuQkF

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) July 7, 2023

Yes, his number one target Jordan Addison left for the NFL, but USC poached Arizona’s top receiver Dorian Singer and South Carolina’s leading rusher MarShawn Lloyd. They’ll pair them with a solid cast of returnees and a few blue chip freshmen and the offense will be just as explosive as 2022, if not more.

Offense has always been Riley’s calling card as a coach and the numbers show it. In six years as a head coach, his teams have an average offensive ranking of 2.5 per SP+. It’s the defense that should have Trojan backers concerned.

USC Needs to Plug a Leaky Defense

As good as Riley’s offenses have been, his defenses have prevented his teams from capturing a title. They’ve had an average SP+ ranking of 67.7, never exceeding 63rd.

Last season, in the five most important games the defense was abysmal. The Trojans allowed 42, 45, 27, 47, and 46 points, en route to losing three of those outings. Riley teams are 46-1 all-time when they surrender less than 30 points, but just 10-8 when the yield 40+.

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Cotton Bowl: #16 Tulane Green Wave vs. #10 USC Trojans (2023)

– The Trojans gave up a 15-point lead with under five minutes to play
– Tulane RB Tyjae Spears rushed for 205 yards and 4 TDs
– The Teams combined for 1,133 yards of offense and 91… pic.twitter.com/cHuY1g7asx

— JWP Sports / CFBAlerts (@JWPSports) July 4, 2023

USC did exhaust the transfer portal searching for defensive help, and will return 14 of the 19 players from 2022 that saw at least 200 snaps. Newcomers Bear Alexanders (Georgia), Anthony Lucas (Texas A&M) and Mason Cobb (Oklahoma State) should contribute immediately, but it’s still the same coach calling the shots.

Alex Grinch has a long history of coaching Riley defenses, but has produced only one unit that’s allowed less than 20 points per game, and that was in the shortened COVID season.

USC 2023 Win Total Prediction

With a 12-game regular season schedule on deck, USC can only afford to slip up once if they’re going to cash the over on their win total. They’ll face five teams that project to be top-30 opponents this season, with three of those games coming at home.

Their highest-ranked opponent in the preseason polls is Notre Dame, and we already have an idea of the spread in that contest thanks to the early college football betting lines. USC is currently a 1.5-point road favorite in that matchup, meaning there’s a chance, albeit a small one, that they’re favored in all 12 of their games.

At Oregon, the preseason number 13, is their next toughest road test, with home dates scheduled versus Utah, UCLA and Washington. Any one of those five opponents is live to beat the Trojans, but their other seven opponents aren’t expected to put up much of a fight.

USC Trojans Five Toughest Opponents of 2023

Five legit tests, however, is a lot to overcome, especially when you consider the timing. Each of those five contests occur over the final seven weeks of the season. That’s a ridiculously challenging stretch run, and one that almost no team would be favored to sweep.

SP+ projects no Pac-12 team has a greater than 6% chance of going 12-0, while USC and Oregon are the only two programs with a greater than 10% chance of reaching 11-1.

The Trojans official SP+ projection is 9.7 victories, and leaning under on their win total seems prudent. Of all the dominant programs over the past decade, few (if any) have had the defensive concerns that USC does.

Nothing about Riley’s coaching resume or his defensive personnel suggests this is the year that unit takes a major step forward.

The Trojans offense has a chance to be historically good, unfortunately, it will take excellence on both sides of the ball to hit the 11-win mark in an uber-talented Pac-12 this season.

Pick: USC Under 10.5 Wins (-120)

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Texas football finished with a respectable 8-5 record overall in 2022, ultimately losing to the Washington Huskies in the Alamo Bowl by a score of 27-20. But with a deep QB room led by Quinn Ewers plus a strong receiver group, expectations should be high for the Longhorns in 2023. Technically, they should be the best team in the Big 12.

The oddsmakers have their college football win totals odds set at 9.5 for the upcoming campaign but it’s important to note Texas hasn’t surpassed that number since 2009. However, this could be the year the Longhorns hit double digits in wins.

Texas Longhorns 2023 Win Total

12 games are on the Longhorns’ schedule. Their over odds sit at -120, while the under comes back at +100. Below, we’ll take a look at the Texas schedule and analyze how they can hit the 10-win mark.

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Can Texas Live up to The Hype in Big 12?

On paper, this Longhorns group is uber-talented. Ewers is a former top recruit and has already shown progression as he heads into his second season as QB1. Archie Manning is going to be special. Maalik Murphy meanwhile looks ready to grab that starting spot at any given moment if Ewers struggles.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian has no shortage of options at signal-caller and there are also some very intriguing weapons out wide. Plus, the offensive line is rock solid, and on the other side of the ball, Jaylan Ford is arguably the best linebacker in the Big 12.

Quinn Ewers. Locked in. pic.twitter.com/q4pgcaKiAu

— Jack Benjamin (@JackBenjaminPxP) June 24, 2023

When it comes to the Texas schedule, the games that stand out are Alabama, TCU, Baylor, and Houston. The last three are notable because they’re rivalries and the Longhorns are on the road for all of them. It’s also the last time Texas probably plays those programs since Sarkisian’s group is set for a move to the SEC in 2024.

Texas football’s win total is 9.5 (-120) @DKSportsbook 🤘

Find 10 wins on this schedule ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/SX8pPjLcp8

— br_betting (@br_betting) June 26, 2023

Bama is not going to be the same force in 2023. Texas will put up a fight. Meetings with the likes of Wyoming and Rice are definite wins, too. Texas is a massive 34.5-point favorite in the early college football betting lines against the Owls.

Playing the Crimson Tide is going to be tough, there is no doubt about it. But, the Longhorns have what it takes to pull off an early season upset. Remember, they only lost 20-19 to them last year and that was with Bryce Young under center.

Texas Longhorns Win Total Betting Prediction

It’s been a long time since the Texas roster has been this good. In every area, this is an extremely solid team. Does that mean they will live up to expectations? Well, no. The Longhorns have disappointed before.

But although every single opponent except for Iowa State made a bowl game a year ago, I do believe in Texas. This is probably the most talented quarterback group in the nation, and that means a lot. Xavier Worthy is back at WR along with Jordan Whittington as well, who both balled out in 22′. Expect the offense to propel this program to 10 wins.

Pick: Texas Longhorns 2023 Win Total Over 9.5 (-120)

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Run the table in the regular season and there’s a high likelihood you’ll find yourself in the College Football Playoff conversation. Add a conference championship to the mix and you’re virtually a lock to be among the final four teams standing.

Of course there are rare exceptions, like UCF back in 2017, but the Knights were an outlier that season, not the norm. Since the inception of the College Football playoff in 2014, there have been 12 teams to enter the CFP without a blemish on their record (excluding the 2020-21 COVID-shortened season).

Last year, both Georgia and Michigan accomplished the feat, with the Bulldogs becoming the 11th team this century to run the table all the way to a National Championship.

Prior to the start of the 2023-24 campaign however, online sportsbooks aren’t ready to label any program a slam dunk to have a perfect regular season.

To Go Undefeated in the 2023-24 Regular Season Odds

Ohio State has the shortest odds to go undefeated at +340, followed by Michigan at +360. Michigan has notched 23 undefeated seasons in its storied history, the third most all-time behind Ivy-Leaguers Yale and Princeton.

Noticeably absent on this list is Georgia. The Bulldogs don’t have a price for this market, but are +116 to exceed 11.5 victories in the CFB Win Totals, which would equal a perfect regular season.

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Top of the Board

There has been at least one undefeated regular season team in each of the past nine seasons. The 2019-20 campaign produced three undefeated College Football Playoff participants, led by eventual champion LSU.

Lots of things have to go right for a team to run the table, but the number one priority is health at the QB position. No position in sports is more influential to success than quarterback, and the common denominator among perfect regular season teams this decade has been elite QB play.

If choosing from the top of the board, I’d lean the Wolverines over the Buckeyes. Jim Harbaugh is committed to staying at Michigan, and has routed Ohio State (their toughest opponent) in back-to-back years.

The Wolverines have made the College Football Playoff in consecutive seasons, and this year’s version of the offense has the chance to be the best of the Harbaugh era.

Starting QB J.J. McCarthy is back, as is the best running back duo in the country of Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards. The receiving group is veteran laden, while Michigan shored up its o-line holes in the transfer portal.

The Big Ten has some electric running backs returning this season. The BIG Banter team ranks the top 14 heading into 2023 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/rE1cELo2vX

— BIG Banter (@BIGBanterSports) June 22, 2023

Their defense is expected to be elite once again, led by seven returning starters. Since 2021, Michigan ranks fifth nationally in points allowed, and yielded only 13.4 points per game in 2022-23.

As for the Buckeyes, the talent is there at the skill positions, but there’s no clear-cut replacement for CJ Stroud. That kind of uncertainty at the game’s most important position should be enough to give bettors pause, as should the underwhelming defense that was exposed by the Wolverines and Bulldogs last year.

Longshots to Consider

There’s not a ton of value on Michigan or Ohio State at such short numbers, but further down the board, there’s a pair of teams to consider.

Let’s start with Tulane. The Green Wave won the AAC last season, and then stunned Caleb Williams and USC in the Cotton Bowl. After flirting with other programs, head coach Willie Fritz is back, as is QB Michael Pratt and the bulk of his o-line and skill position players.

TULANE COMPLETES THE COMEBACK.

COTTON BOWL CHAMPS 🔥pic.twitter.com/NBO6QYFyHB

— Overtime (@overtime) January 2, 2023

The defense lost some key pieces, but Tulane just hired Sheil Woods, whose Troy team held eight of its final nine opponents under 20 points in 2022-23. The icing on the cake though, is the schedule.

The Green Wave have just two preseason top-25 teams on their schedule. They’ll face an Ole Miss program that is ripe with turnover both on the field and the sidelines, and a UTSA squad that is making the leap from Conference USA to the AAC.

Going down even further, we’ll find Oregon State at +2400. Navigating an undefeated season in the Pac-12 is no easy feat, but the Beavers are fresh off a 10-3 campaign, where two of their losses were by three points. Their biggest hurdles are Utah and Oregon this time around, each of which has warts.

The status of injured Utes QB Cameron Rising is murky, while Oregon had to revamp their entire offensive line. The Ducks are also lacking defensive stars and produced virtually zero pass rush a season ago.

That allowed Oregon State to claim victory in their rivalry game, and this Beavers roster can compete with anyone in the conference. They’ve added former five-star recruit DJ Uiagalelei from Clemson to compete for the starting QB role, while 13 starters are back to challenge for the Pac-12 crown.

Oregon State led the conference in scoring defense last season, and if their offense takes the next step, this program could be a dark horse for a College Football Playoff run.

Picks: Tulane Green Wave (+1400), Oregon State (+2400)

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After a heartbreaking loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in last year’s Peach Bowl, the Ohio State Buckeyes are back with a vengeance. Much will be expected of the Buckeyes entering 2023, in a season that could make or break the career of head coach Ryan Day. However, after the loss of quarterback CJ Stroud and eight other starters to the NFL, will Ohio State surpass its 2023 Win Total?

Oddsmakers have released the college football win totals odds and many fail to see Ohio State winning more than ten games this season. With 20 new players on the roster, and only 13 returning starters, Ohio State’s win total sits at just 10.5.

Ohio State 2023 Win Total

With 12 games on the docket, Ohio State has been given -105 odds to surpass 10.5 regular season wins, while the under is set at -115 odds. Clearly, sportsbooks are torn on this Buckeyes squad’s potential.

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Can Ryan Day Get This Team Over the Hump?

The script has been set in stone for Ohio State under the tutelage of Ryan Day. Ohio State generally looks like world beaters in the regular season. Although they’ve failed to get over the post-season hump.

While the Buckeyes have lost two straight games to arch-rivals Michigan, few other teams in the Big 10 can stop Ohio State from winning yet another Big Ten Championship this season. That being said, a demanding schedule looms large for this young squad.

If Kyle Mccord is Ohio State’s Starting QB Then Marvin Harrison JR Will Win the Heisman
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— Recruiting Edits (@614EditzDSGN) April 14, 2023

An intriguing slate of contests are on the docket for the Buckeyes. Looking at Ohio State’s schedule, a September 23rd visit to Notre Dame will provide a sturdy challenge. Despite that, early college football betting lines have the Buckeyes as 10-point favorites in South Bend. While contests with Penn State, and a trip to Wisconsin could be difficult for this young Buckeyes team to overcome.

However, most Buckeyes’ seasons are decided by whether or not they can defeat the Michigan Wolverines. Ultimately, the Ohio State 2023 win total could come down to the final Saturday in November as the Buckeyes make the trip to Ann Arbor. The pressure will be on Ryan Day and the whole team to avoid a third straight loss to Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

Fresh Face at Quarterback Will Decide Ohio State’s Fate

Quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Devin Brown will compete to take over for All-American CJ Stroud.

Whoever Ryan Day chooses to succeed the 2nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will be the person with the greatest impact in determining Ohio State’s chances of surpassing their win total this season.

The number 4 quarterback recruit in the 2021 cycle, Kyle McCord enters 2023 as the most experienced quarterback on the roster. Excitingly, he’s also a former high school teammate of all-world wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. McCord has appeared in 12 games over the past two seasons. The former five-star recruit even started a game in 2021 versus Akron. McCord impressed in his lone start, completing 13 of 18 passes for 318 yards and two touchdowns.

True freshman in his first start ever at Ohio State.

Kyle McCord threw for 319 yards and 2 TDs. (He only played 2 drives in the second half). pic.twitter.com/UdpT8FV27O

— Mr. Ohio (@MrOH1O) September 27, 2021

Meanwhile, Devin Brown was a 5-star recruit in the 2022 class. He played sparingly last season before redshirting the year. Unfortunately, Brown has missed much of spring training after injuring his finger.

Evidently, McCord is the leader in the clubhouse to take over at the pivot, but much can change between now and August. Be sure to keep your eye on this battle.

Ohio State Win Total Betting Prediction

Buoyed by an outstanding receiving core, whoever takes over at quarterback will have a ton of help. Marvin Harrison Jr, Emeka Egbuka, Julian Fleming and Jayden Ballard will make life easy for their new signal-caller. While running backs Treveyon Henderson and Miyan Williams return to dominate the backfield.

In contrast to the offense, the Buckeyes’ defense will return only six starters. Even so, this unit has a ton of potential in 2023. Look for the Ohio State defense to build on last year’s showing in the second year of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ system.

That being said, an exodus of experienced talent in the trenches could be the Buckeyes’ downfall this season. Fresh faces on the offensive and defensive lines are top recruits, however, they lack the big-game experience necessary to take this team to new heights.

Ohio State very well could catch fire and make the College Football Playoff. However, this young team is much more likely to go through some growing pains in 2023. Take the under for OSU in the CFB win totals.

Pick: Ohio State Under 10.5 Wins (-115)

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Which teams will make the College Football Playoff in 2023-24? Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have released early over/under odds for the top teams in the country to make or miss the CFP this season.

The opening College Football Playoff odds favor Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and Alabama to make the CFP in 2023-24. Pac-12 contender USC and rising ACC powerhouse Florida State are on the outside looking in.

Let’s take a look at the opening make/miss odds for the CFP and try to identify any areas of value.

Opening Make/ Miss College Football Playoff Odds

The 2023-24 college football season marks the final year of the four-team CFP before the format switches to a 12-team playoff bracket.

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Familiar Faces Favored to Make CFP

While there is certainly some fresh blood listed in the make/miss CFP Playoff odds, the top-four favorites are all no strangers to playing big games in December. According to the betting odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and Alabama are the four teams projected to make the CFP in 2023-24.

Georgia is obviously the heaviest favorite of the four at -250, which is well-deserved considering the Bulldogs’ are the back-to-back defending champions. Ohio State comes in with the second-best odds at -125 despite only getting in as the fourth seed last year. OSU’s Big Ten rival, Michigan, has the third-best odds at +105.

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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 10, 2023

It’s hard to argue about the first three teams on this odds list considering they’ve all made the College Football Playoff in two straight seasons. The fourth betting choice, Alabama at +135, however, is sure to raise some eyebrows. The Crimson Tide are coming off a disappointing 11-2 season that saw them miss the CFP for the second time in four years.

Nick Saban and the Tide have certainly earned the respect of oddsmakers with their success over the past decade. The question becomes whether the team bounces back in 20223-24 or takes another step backwards. Losing two of the best players in CFB in QB Bryce Young and DE Will Anderson doesn’t have us overly optimistic about their CFP chances.

Best Value Bet to Make the CFP

An experienced quarterback is often key to a team having a strong season and earning the trust of the CFP voters. Although Georgia QB Stetson Bennett never put up Heisman numbers, he was in his sixth year of college by the time the Bulldogs won their second National Championship.

There are several projected top teams in the CFP with returning QBs such as Michigan, Florida State and USC, but there’s another one further down the board that sticks out as strong value. Oregon features pivot Bo Nix returning for his fifth year after recording a 71.9% completion percentage and leading the Ducks to a 10-win season in 2022-23.

Oregon was in the thick of the College Football Playoff race in 2022 until Bo Nix suffered an ankle injury in late November against Washington. The Ducks are returning 65% of their overall production from last season, including running backs Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington, who combined for 1,837 yards in 2022.

Ex-UGA coach Dan Lanning has this team heading in the right direction, and the Ducks don’t have Georgia on their non-conference schedule to end their CFP chances before the season truly even begins. The Ducks’ biggest test will be a matchup against the Trojans in November 2023, a game in which the green will hold home-field advantage.

The CFP odds at DraftKings imply there is just a 16.7% chance that Oregon makes the playoff in 2024. The Ducks may not be as flashy of a bet as USC or Florida State, but they are as experienced as anyone. With a very favorable schedule, one of the best QBs in the nation, and some key offseason transfer acquisitions such as Alabama WR Traeshon Holden, the Ducks offer solid value at +500.

Pick: Oregon to Make CFP (+500)

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At some point, perhaps the Nick Saban-led Alabama Crimson Tide will hit a wall in their dynastic run.

However, it may be a little premature to think this will be the season.

The college football win totals odds have been released, and oddsmakers don’t think this edition of the ‘Tide can get to 11 wins. In a 12-game regular season, with only nine starters returning, perhaps there should be some doubt.

Last year’s squad finished 11-2, but failed to make the College Football Playoff for the first time since 2015.

With a mass exodus of stars and staff, it will come down to your belief in how well you think Saban can turn a usual-marquee recruiting class into a title contender.

2023 Alabama Regular Season Win Total Odds

With a 12-game slate, Alabama has been given +148 odds on cracking the 10.5 win threshold, while getting -184 odds to lose two games. Let’s break down the upcoming year and find out where the best bet lies.

Odds as of June 19, 2023, at FanDuel. Check out SBD’s FanDuel review or another one of North America’s top sports betting sites.

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Crimson Tide Key Players

The biggest question mark for 2023 is who steps in for Bryce Young at QB? Young has followed a crush of ‘Bama pivots to the pros, a list that includes Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones and Jalen Hurts.

That question seems up in the air, as Jalen Milroe, Ty Simpson and Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner are still battling for the top spot.

Jalen Milroe and the Crimson Tide get on the board with a PERFECT throw. pic.twitter.com/QcE0EIKP83

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 9, 2022

Throw in new offensive coordinator Tommy Reese, who spent the last three years putting together top-40 offenses or better at Notre Dame, and this will be interesting.

Even after losing Jahmyr Gibbs to the NFL, they’re deep at running back. Jase McClellan is one of a slew of backs that could move to the premier role in 2023, along with Roydell Williams and Jamarion Miller.

Albama is also hoping Malik Benson adds some explosiveness to the receiving group. The top junior college prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, Benson caught 97 passes for 2,152 yards and 21 touchdowns at Hutchinson Community College.

Jase McClellan said SEE YA 🔥

He breaks away for an 81-yard @AlabamaFTBL TD pic.twitter.com/Somi0OZpkP

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 10, 2022

The defense was sixth in 2022 (4th vs the run, 12th vs the pass) and while they’ve been stripped of plenty of top-flight talent, they’ve been replaced by 10 4-and-5-star recruits.

It will be interesting to see how new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele can mold the group. It will be his fourth different iteration as DC with Alabama.

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If there is one thing that can trip up Alabama, it’s the SEC.

There’s no other conference that boasts so many titans in college football, and the ‘Tide felt that a year ago, getting thumped by 6th-ranked Tennessee and losing a close one to 10th-ranked LSU on the road.

And being the glamour school means every team circles them as their main event. This year, they have to contend with five preseason top-25 opponents.

However, the early college football betting lines available still have them as favorites in every game.

Alabama Top 25 Opponent Odds in 2023

That list doesn’t include 16th-ranked Ole Miss, as well as SEC-capable foes in the Arkansas Razorbacks, Ole Miss Rebels and Auburn in the season-ending Iron Bowl.

If you pencil in wins vs Middle Tennessee, South Florida, Kentucky and Chattanooga, Alabama would need to go 7-1 against that gauntlet.

Alabama 2023 Win Total Prediction

Despite all the potential bumps in the road, it’s hard to go against a Nick Saban-led team, even if they reside in the ultra-competitive SEC.

While this latest run of success has been powered by star-level QB’s, Alabama doesn’t need a Heisman winner at pivot to unleash hell in college football.

They have USA Today’s 6th-ranked offensive line heading into this season, and a nice stable of running backs that could run through teams in the early going as they settle in on a starting QB. That, and you know their defense can plug and play with elite-level talent.

There’s rarely a chance to bet on ‘Bama with plus odds, but this is certainly one of them.

Pick: Alabama Over 10.5 Wins (+148)

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