2026 Group of Five betting preview, odds: Favorite over/unders, predictions for every team
Our college football handicapper gives his favorite bets for the Group of Five teams.
The Group of Five will secure a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, as the automatic bid goes to the highest-ranked non-power five team. The committee ranks the champions, rewarding teams with strong poll positioning and minimal losses. Among the Group of Five, Boise State stands out as the top pick based on power ratings and a clean schedule.
Their odds to make the playoff are +500. South Florida, if Boise State's spot is taken, is the most likely candidate to fill the vacated spot from the Pac-12. Their odds are at 8.5 wins, with no edge to buy at the moment. UNLV is a strong Mountain West contender with a 7.5 win total and odds of -149. Air Force and Fresno State also have promising futures, with Air Force at 8.2 wins and Fresno State at 6.9 wins, both with odds of +110 and -120 respectively.
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