Ahead of college football, promotions are available at leading sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and Fanatics. Below, you will also find a breakdown of the odds movement and some details on the matchup, including info on where to watch. To sign up, simply click “play now” on any of the books.
The college football season kicks off Saturday in Ireland with a matchup between ACC foes Florida State and Georgia Tech. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, and the top sportsbooks are offering promotions and bonuses to both new customers and existing users looking to bet on the spread, total, or other lines related to the game.
DraftKings promo for FSU vs. Georgia Tech
The first deposit at DraftKings is important for new customers, since the site offers a 20% match in bonus funds up to $1,000. So if a bettor signs up and deposits $500 ahead of the college football season, that bettor’s account would receive $100 in bonus funds to use on the site. These bonus funds do not expire but are subject to a playthrough requirement and are released at a rate of $1 for every $25 that you wager at DraftKings via sports betting, DFS, or casino games.
DraftKings also immediately awards a $50 bonus bet to new users when they deposit $5 or more. That bonus bet expires seven days after receipt. Plus, the site offers $200 in bonus bets when a new customer places a first wager of $5 or more. You don’t need a code to claim these promotions.
FanDuel promo for FSU vs. Georgia Tech
New customers at FanDuel can deposit and bet $5 to receive $200 in bonus bets at the site if their initial wager wins. Those bonus bets are not eligible for withdrawal — you must wager them — and they expire seven days after arriving in your account. FanDuel is also offering a free three-week trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV to users who meet the criteria for this promotion. The NFL season opens Sept. 5, and the offer runs through Sept. 22. This promo is available to claim via this link.
Caesars promo for FSU vs. Georgia Tech
Those looking to place a big wager on the first NCAA football action of the season can get some additional insurance via the promotion at Caesars. By using promo code LSR1000 and depositing at least $10, new customers unlock a refund of up to $1,000 as a bonus bet if their first wager loses. New customers can place their initial wager anytime in the first 30 days after signing up. The bonus bet will appear within two days of the bet losing, and customers will need to use it within 14 days or it will expire.
Fanatics promo for FSU vs. Georgia Tech
To compete with more established sportsbooks, newcomer Fanatics is offering up to $100 in bonus bets each day over the first 10 days for new customers. Sign up and deposit at least $5 to receive the promotion, which matches the first wager between $5 and $100 in bonus bets credited to the new account. Bets must have minimum odds of -200 or longer and the bonus bets expire seven days after issuance.
Florida State remains a double-digit favorite versus Georgia Tech
After going undefeated against ACC competition last season and losing badly in the Orange Bowl, Florida State opens the 2024-25 season as the No. 10 team in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. The Seminoles opened as double-digit favorites for this game, and the spread crept up toward two touchdowns (-13.5) at some books before moving back to -10.5. The line for total points in the game is hovering around 55.5.
Georgia Tech last faced Florida State in 2022 and lost, 41-16. The program has been steadily rising since under new head coach Brent Key, and the Yellow Jackets hired former Duke defensive coordinator Tyler Santucci to try to shore up a struggling defense. Florida State will debut transfer DJ Uiagalelei at quarterback and look to start hot despite the absence of offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, who is serving a two-game suspension from the NCAA for recruiting violations.
How to watch Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
- Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 24, at 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland
- TV and streaming: ESPN
- Radio: Seminole Sports Network & Sirius XM Channel 82
