College football Week 1 odds are available at top online sportsbooks. The opening week of the regular season continues with a jam-packed Saturday of action and runs through Monday, Sept. 2.
Highlights include national title favorite Georgia taking on Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and Notre Dame heading to Texas A&M for a huge showdown. USC and LSU will square off under the primetime lights in Las Vegas on Sunday. The slate concludes on Monday with Florida State hosting Boston College, as the Seminoles try to rebound from a stunning upset loss to Georgia Tech in their opener.
All told, there are dozens of matchups to look forward to. Read on for a complete look at college football Week 1 games and the latest betting odds.
College football Week 1 odds: Spreads, moneylines, totals
Below are the latest college football odds and lines for Week 1 games:
College football Week 1 opening spreads, lines, totals
| Matchup | Spread | Moneyline | Over/under |
| Clemson at Georgia | Georgia -13.5 | CU +440/GA -610 | 48.5 |
| Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt | Virginia Tech -13.5 | VT -550/VAN +390 | 48.5 |
| Penn State at West Virginia | Penn State -8.5 | PSU -310/WVU +245 | 51.5 |
| UT-Chattanooga at Tennessee | Tennessee -38.5 | TBD | 56.5 |
| South Dakota State at Oklahoma State | Oklahoma State -9.5 | SDSU +285/OSU -365 | 54.5 |
| Miami at Florida | Miami -2.5 | MU -140/UF +116 | 54.5 |
| Colorado State at Texas | Texas -31.5 | CSU +2500/TEX -10000 | 59.5 |
| Akron at Ohio State | Ohio State -48.5 | TBD | 58.5 |
| Western Kentucky at Alabama | Alabama -31.5 | WKU +2500/UA -10000 | 59.5 |
| Furman at Ole Miss | Ole Miss -42.5 | TBD | 60.5 |
| Notre Dame at Texas A&M | Texas A&M -2.5 | ND +125/A&M -150 | 46.5 |
| Fresno State at Michigan | Michigan -20.5 | FS +890/UM -1700 | 45.5 |
| Idaho at Oregon | Oregon -44.5 | TBD | 62.5 |
| New Mexico at Arizona | Arizona -31.5 | UNM +2000/UA -7000 | 58.5 |
| USC at LSU | LSU -4.5 | USC +152/LSU -184 | 64.5 |
| Boston College at Florida State | FSU -16.5 | BC +580/FSU -880 | 50.5 |
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College football Week 1 odds and analysis
Clemson at Georgia
- Spread: Clemson Clemson Tigers +11.5 on BetRivers, Georgia Georgia Bulldogs -10.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: Clemson Clemson Tigers +390 on BetRivers, Georgia Georgia Bulldogs -500 on FanDuel
- Over/under: 48.5 on BetRivers
On the first full Saturday of regular season action, one of the featured matchups kicks off at noon ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia missed out on the CFP last season and is the preseason favorite to win it all this season at +300. Returning starter Carson Beck is among the favorites in Heisman Trophy odds at +900.
Clemson took a step back last season and finished with a record of 9-4, including a 4-4 mark in ACC play. In preseason odds to win the conference, the Tigers are battling for the top spot on the board at +300. Georgia holds a sizable 43-18-4 advantage over Clemson in all-time meetings, winning the most recent matchup by a score of 10-3 in 2021.
Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt
- Spread: Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies -13.5 on FanDuel, Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Commodores +13.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies -500 on DraftKings, Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Commodores +390 on BetRivers
- Over/under: 49 on BetRivers
Virginia Tech enters the new season fifth in betting odds to win the ACC at +950. The Hokies went 7-6 a season ago and open at Vanderbilt, a club that’s looking to rebound from a dreadful 2-10 campaign.
The Commodores went 2-4 at home last season and 0-8 in SEC play. The Hokies were 2-4 on the road and 5-3 in conference games. Against the spread, Virginia Tech checked in with a record of 8-5, while Vanderbilt was 2-10.
Penn State at West Virginia
- Spread: Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions -7 on BetRivers, West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers +7.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions -290 on DraftKings, West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers +260 on BetRivers
- Over/under: 49 on DraftKings
Penn State is third in preseason odds to win the Big Ten at +500, behind Ohio State (+150) and Oregon (+200). The Nittany Lions finished with a record of 10-3 last season and open the new campaign at West Virginia, which went 9-4 a season ago.
The Mountaineers appear to be facing an uphill battle in the Big 12, as preseason odds have them ninth of 16 teams at +2000. The Nittany Lions hold a commanding 49-9-2 lead in the all-time series, winning last season’s matchup 38-15.
UT-Chattanooga at Tennessee
- Spread: UT-Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs +39.5 on BetRivers, Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers -38.5 on FanDuel
- Over/under: 57.5 on FanDuel
Tennessee opens the season at home as a huge favorite over Chattanooga, an FCS program that went 8-5 last season. The Volunteers went 9-4 and are sixth in preseason odds to win the SEC at +1600. Starting QB Nico Iamaleava holds down the sixth spot in early odds to win the Heisman Trophy.
South Dakota State at Oklahoma State
- Spread: South Dakota State South Dakota State Jackrabbits +13.5 on BetRivers, Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys -12.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: South Dakota State South Dakota State Jackrabbits +410 on BetRivers, Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys -500 on DraftKings
- Over/under: 54.5 on FanDuel
South Dakota State has won back-to-back FCS titles, taking down Montana in last season’s championship game by a score of 23-3. The Jackrabbits open this season with a stiff test at Oklahoma State, which finished with a record of 10-4, losing to Texas in the Big 12 title game. The Cowboys are third in preseason conference odds (+850), behind Utah (+300) and Kansas State (+400)
Miami at Florida
- Spread: Miami Miami (FL) Hurricanes -2.5 on FanDuel, Florida Florida Gators +2.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: Miami Miami (FL) Hurricanes -126 on FanDuel, Florida Florida Gators +120 on DraftKings
- Over/under: 54 on BetRivers
As the spread indicates, it’s expected to be a tight game for this battle of Sunshine State programs. Miami closed last year with a record of 7-6 and off the pace in the ACC. The Hurricanes are second in early conference odds at +350, behind Clemson (+300).
Washington State transfer Cam Ward will take over as Miami’s QB. Florida is 12th in preseason SEC odds at +12500. The Gators went 5-7 last season (3-5 in conference play). Miami holds a 29-27 lead in the all-time series, with Florida taking the most recent meeting by a score of 24-20 in 2019.
Colorado State at Texas
- Spread: Colorado State Colorado State Rams +35 on DraftKings, Texas Texas Longhorns -34.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: Colorado State Colorado State Rams +4000 on FanDuel, Texas Texas Longhorns -30000 on FanDuel
- Over/under: 61.5 on BetRivers
Colorado State is looking to rebound from a 5-7 campaign. To start off their season, the Rams open as big road underdogs at Texas, one of the top four favorites to win the national title at +900, behind only Georgia (+300), Ohio State (+400), and Oregon (+700).
This will be the first season in the SEC for the Longhorns. They won the Big 12 last year and advanced to the CFP, losing to Washington in the semifinals by a score of 37-31. Returning starter Quinn Ewers is third in preseason Heisman Trophy odds at +2000.
Akron at Ohio State
- Spread: Akron Akron Zips +48.5 on FanDuel, Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes -48 on BetRivers
- Over/under: 55.5 on FanDuel
Ohio State closed last season with a record of 11-2 and on the outside looking in at the CFP. The Buckeyes enter the new season as the second favorite to win it all at +400 and are favored to win the Big Ten at +150. Kansas State transfer Will Howard takes over at QB1. Akron went 2-10 a season ago, finishing fifth in the MAC East.
Western Kentucky at Alabama
- Spread: Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +34.5 on FanDuel, Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide -34 on DraftKings
- Moneyline: Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Hilltoppers +4000 on FanDuel, Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide -20000 on DraftKings
- Over/under: 59.5 on FanDuel
The Nick Saban era has come to an end at Alabama. Former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer takes over on the sidelines. The Crimson Tide advanced to the CFP last season, dropping a 27-20 decision to Michigan in the semifinals. Alabama is a hefty favorite over visiting Western Kentucky, which closed last season with a record of 8-5.
Furman at Ole Miss
- Spread: Furman Furman Paladins +45.5 on FanDuel, Ole Miss Ole Miss Rebels -45 on BetRivers
- Over/under: 59.5 on FanDuel
Ole Miss has risen up the board in futures odds as the preseason continues. The Rebels are fourth in SEC odds at +800, behind only Georgia (+180), Texas (+370), and Alabama (+650). QB1 Jaxson Dart is battling for fourth in Heisman odds at +1400. The team went 11-2 last season and is a massive favorite for this visit from FCS program Furman, which went 10-3.
Notre Dame at Texas A&M
- Spread: Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish +3 on DraftKings, Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies -2.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish +128 on FanDuel, Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies -148 on DraftKings
- Over/under: 46.5 on FanDuel
Notre Dame wrapped up last season with a record of 10-3, closing the campaign with a 40-8 win over Oregon State at the Sun Bowl. The team is currently tied for eight in preseason national title odds at +2200 and fifth in odds to make it to the CFP at -167.
Texas A&M struggled to a 7-6 record and went 4-4 in SEC play last season. The team is seventh in preseason conference odds at +2000. Duke transfer Riley Leonard will start at QB for the Fighting Irish, with Conner Weigman under center for the Aggies.
Fresno State at Michigan
- Spread: Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs +21.5 on FanDuel, Michigan Michigan Wolverines -20.5 on DraftKings
- Moneyline: Fresno State Fresno State Bulldogs +1000 on DraftKings, Michigan Michigan Wolverines -1667 on BetRivers
- Over/under: 45.5 on FanDuel
It’s a season of change for defending national champion Michigan. Jim Harbaugh is now the head coach of the NFL’s Chargers, with Sherrone Moore taking over on the sidelines. Meanwhile, a QB battle is underway between Alex Orji and Davis Warrento to replace JJ McCarthy, now a member of the Vikings.
The Wolverines are tied for 10th in preseason title odds at +3000, and they are fourth in odds to win the Big Ten at +900. Fresno State went 9-4 a season ago. The Bulldogs are third in early lines to win the Mountain West conference at +700, behind Boise State (-145) and UNLV (+600).
Idaho at Oregon
- Spread: Idaho Idaho Vandals +50.5 on FanDuel, Oregon Oregon Ducks -49.5 on BetRivers
- Over/under: 60.5 on FanDuel
Oregon is now a member of the Big Ten, and expectations are high for its inaugural campaign in new surroundings. The Ducks are third in national title odds at +700 and second in conference odds at +200, behind only Ohio State (+150).
Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel is the new quarterback in Eugene. He’s one of the preseason favorites to win the Heisman Trophy at +600. Oregon went 12-2 last season and will open at home as a sizable favorite over FCS program Idaho, which finished with a record of 9-4.
New Mexico at Arizona
- Spread: New Mexico New Mexico Lobos +28.5 on DraftKings, Arizona Arizona Wildcats -23.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: New Mexico New Mexico Lobos +3000 on DraftKings, Arizona Arizona Wildcats -4500 on FanDuel
- Over/under: 60 on DraftKings
New Mexico went 4-8 last season to finish toward the back of the Mountain West standings. Expectations are tempered once again as the team is last in conference odds at +30000. Arizona went 11-3 last year and finished as the 11th-ranked team in the nation. The Wildcats join the Big 12 this season and are seventh in conference odds at +1600.
USC at LSU
- Spread: USC USC Trojans +4 on DraftKings, LSU LSU Tigers -3.5 on FanDuel
- Moneyline: USC USC Trojans +155 on BetRivers, LSU LSU Tigers -184 on FanDuel
- Over/under: 66.5 on FanDuel
USC and LSU are headed to a primetime showdown in Las Vegas on Sunday. This will be the first season in the Big Ten for the Trojans, who closed last year with a record of 8-5. Miller Moss has won the battle to replace Caleb Williams, the first overall choice of the Bears at the NFL Draft. USC’s line for total regular season wins stands at 7.5.
LSU closed last season at 10-3 and ranked 12th in the land. This season, the Tigers are fifth in preseason odds to win the SEC at +1200. Garret Nussmeier is set to take over at quarterback. Last season’s starter, Jayden Daniels, won the Heisman Trophy and was the second overall pick at the draft by the Commanders.
Boston College at Florida State
- Spread: Boston College Boston College Eagles +17 on DraftKings, Florida State Florida State Seminoles -16.5 on Bet365
- Moneyline: Boston College Boston College Eagles +600 on Bet365, Florida State Florida State Seminoles -900 on Bet365
- Over/under: 51 on BetRivers
The opening week of the regular season concludes with an ACC showdown on Monday night in primetime. The Seminoles will look to rebound from their upset loss to Georgia Tech in the opener. Boston College closed last season at 7-6 overall and 3-5 in conference play. Florida State remains a heavy favorite, but the spread has dipped in the aftermath of its opening defeat.
College football Week 1 odds tracker
| Matchup | Current Spread | Aug. 29 Spread | Opening Spread |
| Clemson at Georgia | Georgia Georgia Bulldogs -10.5 on FanDuel | Georgia -13.5 | Georgia -13.5 |
| Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt | Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies -13.5 on FanDuel | Virginia Tech -13.5 | Virginia Tech -10.5 |
| Penn State at West Virginia | Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions -7 on BetRivers | Penn State -8.5 | Penn State -10 |
| South Dakota State at Oklahoma State | Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys -12.5 on FanDuel | Oklahoma State -9.5 | Oklahoma State -8 |
| Miami at Florida | Miami Miami (FL) Hurricanes -2.5 on FanDuel | Miami -2.5 | Miami -2 |
| Colorado State at Texas | Texas Texas Longhorns -34.5 on FanDuel | Texas -31.5 | Texas -35.5 |
| Akron at Ohio State | Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes -48 on BetRivers | Ohio State -48.5 | Ohio State -50.5 |
| Western Kentucky at Alabama | Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide -34 on DraftKings | Alabama -31.5 | Alabama -32.5 |
| Notre Dame at Texas A&M | Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies -2.5 on FanDuel | Texas A&M -2.5 | Texas A&M -1 |
| Fresno State at Michigan | Michigan Michigan Wolverines -20.5 on DraftKings | Michigan -20.5 | Michigan -23 |
| New Mexico at Arizona | Arizona Arizona Wildcats -23.5 on FanDuel | Arizona -31.5 | Arizona -31.5 |
| USC at LSU | LSU LSU Tigers -3.5 on FanDuel | LSU -4.5 | LSU -6 |
| Boston College at FSU | Florida State Florida State Seminoles -16.5 on Bet365 | Florida State -16.5 | Florida State -21.5 |
College football Week 1 odds FAQ
Week 1 of the college football season begins on Saturday, Aug. 24, continues on Thursday, Aug. 29, and concludes on Monday, Sept. 2.
The Week 1 schedule begins with just four games and continues with the full slate the following week. It’s before the kickoff of the NFL season and generally spread out over an extended period to maximize interest.
Yes, you can bet on FBS vs. FCS college football games at legal online sportsbooks.
Sportsbooks may not list moneyline odds for college football games that have a massive favorite. There’s no exact rule, but moneyline options are generally limited for spreads that are 35 points or greater.
