Texas Longhorns receiver Silas Bolden (11) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
- The Week 2 college football odds have been released, including Texas vs Michigan and Iowa State vs Iowa
- Deion Sanders and Colorado are 6.5-point underdogs at Nebraska
- Below, see the opening NCAAF Week 2 odds for all games on the board plus my favorite early bet for next Saturday
With Week 1 (nearly) in the books, sportsbooks are already looking ahead to Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. FanDuel has posted lines for 30 games next weekend, including the heavyweight clash between #4 Texas and #9 Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the intrastate battle between Iowa State and #25 Iowa in Iowa City.
The table below lists the opening NCAAF Week 2 odds for all games on the board as of 11:30 am ET on Sunday. More will be added as they become available.
Opening College Football Week 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | +12.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Friday, Sep. 6 |
| SMU | -12.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 9 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Texas | -6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Michigan | +6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Georgia Tech | -2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Syracuse | +2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Troy | +15.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Memphis | -15.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Kansas State | -9.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Tulane | +9.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Bowling Green | +29.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Penn State | -29.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Pitt | +2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Cincinnati | -2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Arkansas | +8.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| OK State | -8.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 12 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Michigan State | +8.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Maryland | -8.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| South Carolina | +7.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Kentucky | -7.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Charlotte | +20.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| North Carolina | -20.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Norther Illinois | +26.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Notre Dame | -26.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Jacksonville State | +21.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Louisville | -21.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Cal | +11.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Auburn | -11.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Baylor | +15.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Utah | -15.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Iowa State | +2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Iowa | -2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Eastern Michigan | +23.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Washington | -23.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 3:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| UTSA | +3.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Texas State | -3.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 4 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Kansas | -6,5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Illinois | +6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| South Florida | +27.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Alabama | -27.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Tulsa | +7.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Arkansas State | -7.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Virginia | +1.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Wake Forest | -1.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Colorado | +6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Nebraska | -6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Western Mich. | +37.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Ohio State | -37.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Tennessee | -6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| NC State | +6.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7:30 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Houston | +27.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Oklahoma | -27.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 7:45 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| App State | +16.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Clemson | -16.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 8 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Boise State | +19.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Oregon | -19.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 10 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Texas Tech | +2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Washington State | -2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 10 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Liberty | -21.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| New Mexico State | +21.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 10 pm ET |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total | Date/Time (Eastern) |
| Mississippi State | +2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | Saturday, Sep. 7 |
| Arizona State | -2.5 (-110) | OFF | OFF | 10:30 pm ET |
With a decent number of Power Conference-vs-Group of 5 games on the board, there are some massive spreads in Week 2. The biggest (so far) comes from the Western Michigan vs Ohio State game, where the Buckeyes are 37.5-point home favorites. Other notably big spreads include Alabama laying 29.5 points at home to South Alabama, and Oklahoma laying 27.5 at home to Houston.
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Georgia, the #1 team in the AP Poll and the favorite in the college football national championship odds, plays FCS squad Tennessee Tech in Week 2. They looked the part of title favorites in Week 1, blasing #14 Clemson 34-3 in Athens.
Early Week 2 NCAAF Pick: Washington State (-2.5) vs Texas Tech
Decimated by graduations and transfers, Texas Tech narrowly avoided catastrophe in Week 1, squeaking past Abilene Christian (an FCS team) 52-51 in overtime when the Wildcats failed on a two-point try for the win.
The Red Raiders had been one of the biggest Week 1 favorites, laying 34.5 points at home to Abilene Christian. Yet they surrendered over 600 yards of total offense to the Wildcats and were out-gained by nearly 100 yards.
Abilene QB Maverick McIvor had 506 passing yards and three TDs, which is a positive sign for Washington State sophomore pivot John Mateer, who is coming off a 352-yard, five-touchdown performance in a 70-30 rout of Portland State.
The Cougars will undoubtedly miss 2023 starter Cam Ward, who transfered to Miami and put on a show during a 41-17 Week 1 victory over Florida, as the season goes on. But I still love the Cougars to cover as slight home favorites against a Red Raider defense that’s in complete disarray.
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As college football season kicks into high gear, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating the release of Week 2 odds and spreads. With several exciting matchups on the horizon, early predictions are already starting to circulate among experts and enthusiasts.
One of the most highly anticipated games of Week 2 is the matchup between two powerhouse teams, with the Alabama Crimson Tide facing off against the Texas A&M Aggies. Alabama, coming off a dominant performance in Week 1, is favored to win this game by a significant margin. The spread currently sits at -14 in favor of the Crimson Tide, with many experts predicting a comfortable victory for Nick Saban’s squad.
Another intriguing matchup in Week 2 is the clash between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks. Ohio State, led by star quarterback Justin Fields, is favored to win this game by a narrow margin, with the spread currently set at -3 in favor of the Buckeyes. However, Oregon is coming off a strong performance in Week 1 and could potentially pull off an upset in this highly anticipated showdown.
In addition to these marquee matchups, there are several other games in Week 2 that are generating buzz among fans and bettors. The Clemson Tigers are heavily favored to defeat the Louisville Cardinals, with the spread currently set at -21 in favor of Clemson. The Georgia Bulldogs are also expected to cruise to victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks, with the spread currently set at -17 in favor of Georgia.
While early predictions can provide some insight into how these games may play out, it’s important to remember that anything can happen on any given Saturday in college football. Upsets are always a possibility, and teams can surprise fans and bettors alike with unexpected performances.
As Week 2 approaches, fans and bettors will be eagerly watching the odds and spreads to see how they may impact their betting strategies. Whether you’re a casual fan looking to add some excitement to your Saturday afternoon or a seasoned bettor looking to make some money, Week 2 of college football promises to deliver plenty of thrills and excitement. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as game day approaches.