We're only a few weeks away from a terrific Week 1 showdown between No. 2 Ohio State (-2.5, 47.5 at BetMGM) and No. 1 Texas to help kick off the 2025-26 college football season.
Before Arch Manning takes his first snaps as a starter, though, there are plenty of futures wagers to examine and season previews to read. Who is a value bet to win the Heisman Trophy? Can Kent State clear its over/under of 1.5? Which teams are good value bets to win the College Football Playoff?
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Our experts have in-depth conference previews, along with betting tips for beginners and some picks they like before the season begins.
Here's everything you need to know to help with your college football betting this season.
13 tips for bettors before the season
No matter if you're a beginning bettor and don't know a money line from a teaser, or you're a seasoned bettor looking to improve, Matt Russell gives some helpful tips for all levels of college football bettors.
Biggest College Football Playoff wagers
One bettor at BetMGM wagered $615,000 on three College Football Playoff bets and would win $1.5 million if the Texas Longhorns win the title. We're tracking all of the biggest CFP wagers at sportsbooks.
One bet I like for (almost) every week this season
As we prepare for the season, the Game of the Year market provides another layer of information as to how the betting market rates each of college football’s most prominent teams. Matt Russell provides one bet he likes for Weeks 2-14 of the college football season.
Four games to bet now
If you can spot the right angles early, Game of the Year lines offer exceptional value because you're not just betting on a game, you’re betting on how the season unfolds. Here are four games Corbie Craig thinks have value now.
Best bets to make/miss the College Football Playoff
With 12 teams now making the College Football Playoff, there are plenty of betting options for long shots (and favorites) to make — and win — the CFP. Matt Russell details his best bets for both, including why the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes may be a good bet to miss the playoff entirely.
2025 Heisman Trophy odds: Four value bets
Corbie Craig reviews data from the last 20 years to identify which players usually win the Heisman and then gives four players he thinks offer some value in the preseason.
A sharp handicapper gives three CFB win totals to bet now
Those who can't do, teach — or in this case, interview. I spoke with Paul Stone, a terrific college football handicapper, about three over/unders he likes this season. Look away, Stanford Cardinal fans.
Conference previews
Our handicappers preview all the major college football conferences, including projections for every team, Heisman picks, favorite wagers to make right now and more.
Easy ways to find odds for your favorite team
It should be simple to find basic odds for your favorite college football team — at least we think it should be. We're here to make it easy to find the odds for your team in a variety of different markets.
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