College Football Week 1 Preview: Exciting Matchups and Key Bets

Here’s a look at some top betting trends and our favorite picks for Week 1:

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Week 1 Top Picks

Clemson Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs

Saturday, August 31st
Clemson, coming off a 9-4 season with a five-game winning streak, faces a formidable Georgia squad. While Clemson’s defense remains strong and its chemistry intact, quarterback Cade Klubnik’s inconsistent performance and Georgia’s potent defense create a challenging scenario. Georgia’s Carson Beck, with nearly 4,000 yards last season, and the addition of Trevor Etienne make the Bulldogs a tough opponent. Expect a low-scoring affair given both teams’ strong defenses.

Pick: Under 49.5 (-110)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Texas A&M Aggies

Saturday, August 31st
In a dramatic twist, former Duke QB Riley Leonard, now at Notre Dame, faces his old coach Mike Elko and the Aggies. Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman, who had a solid but slightly underwhelming season, will need to outperform Leonard, who is known more for his running than passing. Elko’s familiarity with Leonard could give the Aggies the edge. Texas A&M’s home-field advantage makes them the pick.

Pick: Texas A&M -3 (-105)