Detroit News college football picks: Week 1

The Detroit News' sports reporters make their Week 1 college football picks against the spread. San Jose State is favored by 6.5 points over Eastern Michigan. The consensus is to back Eastern Michigan. Indiana State is +35.5 against Purdue, with all reporters suggesting Purdue. Toledo is +10 underdogs at Michigan State, and the picks are Michigan State.

Western Michigan is +27.5 against Michigan, and the consensus is to bet Western Michigan. Central Michigan is +10 at New Mexico, with New Mexico being the best bet. North Texas is +40.5 against Indiana, with Indiana being the best bet. Ohio State is favored by 24.5 points over Ohio, with Ohio chosen as the best bet. Ball State is +50.5 underdogs to win against Ohio State, and Ball State is the best bet.

Boise State is +24.5 against Oregon, with Oregon being the best bet. Marshall is +24.5 against Penn State, and Penn State is the best bet. Northern Illinois is +31.5 against Iowa, with Northern Illinois being the best bet. Clemson is +10.5 point favorites over LSU, and Clemson is the best bet. UCLA is favored by 1.5 points over California, and UCLA is the best bet.

Wisconsin is favored by 20.5 points against Notre Dame on Sunday, with Notre Dame being the best bet. Louisville is +7 to beat Mississippi on Sunday, with Ole Miss being the best bet.