{
  "id": 131914,
  "title": "3 college football over/unders to bet now: Why you should fade Michigan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/3-college-football-over-unders-to-bet-now-why-you-should-fade-michigan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T14:03:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/betting/article/3-college-football-overunders-to-bet-now-why-you-should-fade-michigan-140359135.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three college football over/unders are worth considering for bettors this season. Paul Stone, a respected college football handicapper, provided his insights on these wagers. The first is on Michigan under 8.5 wins at odds of -170. Stone doesn't believe Michigan will achieve this number, attributing it to the strength of their schedule. The Wolverines have a tough opener against Oklahoma, along with games against Oregon and Ohio State, adding to the challenge. Stone believes eight wins would be a remarkable feat for Kyle Whittingham in his first season, hence the under bet.\n\nThe second over/under recommendation is on Arkansas under 4.5 wins at odds of -175. Last season, Arkansas had a dismal 2-10 record, and they ended the season winless in SEC play. They have a new head coach, Ryan Silverfield, who was not initially chosen for the program. Stone doesn't see Arkansas reaching five wins, as they're projected to be double-digit underdogs in eight of their remaining ten games. They're expected to win at most one of these games, with a touchdown in the other two.\n\nLastly, Iowa State under 5.5 wins at odds of -180 is another worth considering. After Matt Campbell left Ames, Iowa State now has Jimmy Rogers as their coach. Rogers, who previously coached at Washington State, has a difficult first game against Penn State due to a depleted roster. Twenty-four Iowa State players moved on to Penn State, including their starting quarterback, Rocco Becht. The team also lacks a reliable running back and a significant number of reliable receivers. Stone believes the Cyclones' new roster won't be capable of achieving five wins this season.",
  "summary": "Paul Stone discusses three college football over/unders he believes have value, including going against Michigan.",
  "key_points": [
    "Michigan under 8.5 wins, tough schedule, potential under bet",
    "Arkansas under 4.5 wins, new coach, projected double-digit underdogs",
    "Iowa State under 5.5 wins, roster changes, potential under bet"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/131914.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Michigan football roster sees two players depart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/michigan-football-roster-sees-two-players-depart",
        "published": "2026-08-04T23:03:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}