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7 college football best bets for Week 1

College football‘s Week 1 slate carries seven games with odds worthy of your best bets consideration. From an SEC opener without its best offensive weapons to a Group of Six defense trying to slow down a Heisman contender. These are…

7 college football best bets for Week 1

Week 1 of college football offers seven intriguing matchups. On Thursday, September 3, Arkansas-Pine Bluff will face off against Missouri in a game where the Golden Lions should dominate, with an expected score of 31-14 in Missouri's favor. The Missouri defense will be notably strong. Friday, September 4, sees Oklahoma taking on UTEP in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Sooners, with a full-strength defense, are favored to win 41-10, while UTEP's underdog status is reflected in the +40.5 odds. Meanwhile, USC is coming off a small crowd in their Week 0 game and will host Stanford on Friday, September 4. The Trojans are favored to win 38-10, with Stanford's defense expected to be a significant challenge for Fresno State's offense.

Finally, on Saturday, September 5, Texas will host Texas State. With Arch Manning leading the Longhorns, this game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with an over/under of 48.5.

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