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Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai carries the ball against Howard. We're backing Monangai in our Washington vs. Rutgers prediction.
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers.
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson runs the ball against Marshall. The Buckeyes lead the College Football Championship odds.

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Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaylin Lane jumps for a pass against Rutgers. We're backing the Hokies in our Virginia Tech vs. Miami Prediction.
Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten runs the ball against Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Desmond Igbinosun as we offer our Virginia Tech vs. Miami player props.
Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai carries the ball against Howard. We're backing Monangai in our Washington vs. Rutgers prediction.
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson warms up as we look at our best Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State predictions for Week 5 college football action.
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings celebrates a touchdown against USC.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders at the line of scrimmage as we look at our Colorado vs. UCF prediction.
UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson throws a pass during the first quarter as we look at our best Colorado vs. UCF player props
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love at the 90th Sun Bowl game against Oregon State in El Paso, Texas as we look at our Louisville vs. Notre Dame prediction.
Athletes take the field as the Texas Longhorns prepare to face ULM.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard drops to throw during the first quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium as we look at our Ohio State vs. Michigan State prediction.
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers.

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Michigan running back Kalel Mullings celebrates a go-ahead touchdown against USC.
Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) catches a touchdown as we offer our best Week 5 college football player prop bets.
Carson Beck warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game as we look at our SEC predictions.
Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman looks on as we offer our best Big 12 predictions, odds, and picks for college football Week 5.
Indiana's Kurtis Rourke passes against Charlotte. We're backing Rourke in our Big Ten predictions.
Washington Huskies linebacker Khmori House celebrates as we look at our college football upset picks for Week 5
Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton runs the ball against Bowling Green. We're backing the Nittany Lions in our college football Week 5 against the spread picks.
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson runs the ball against Marshall. The Buckeyes lead the College Football Championship odds.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning before the game against the UTSA as we look at Arch Manning's Heisman Trophy odds
Ohio State cornerbacks Jordan Hancock and Denzel Burke celebrate an interception against Minnesota. Ohio State leads our college football predictions & best bets for the 2024-25 season.
Alabama running back Jam Miller runs against Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) in the SEC Championship. Georgia vs. Alabama is among the most important games for new College Football Playoff bracket.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs the ball against NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Johnson leads our Heisman Trophy Dark Horse Candidates.
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels throws a pass against BYU. The Big 12 is among the best college football conferences for betting long shots.
Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter throws a pass during against New Mexico State. Liberty is among the Group of Five favorites to reach the College Football Playoff.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Ewers is among the favorites to go No. 1 in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck throws a pass during the SEC Championship game against Alabama. Georgia and Alabama are both expected to qualify for the expanded College Football Playoff.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders against the Arizona Wildcats. Colorado is among College Football's Riskiest Teams & Players for the 2024 season.
Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones throws a pass against NC State. The Hokies have the most returning production in the country this season.
The Army-Navy game is a staple in college football, so I had to play it. Here's Navy slotback Eli Heidenreich hitting the salute after scoring against Army at Commanders Field, the location of the matchup in 2024.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up as we compare the College Football 25 ratings to the betting odds for the College Football Playoff and Heisman Trophy.

College Football Futures Picks and Predictions

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson runs the ball against Marshall. The Buckeyes lead the College Football Championship odds.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward runs with the football for a touchdown against Florida A&M. Ward's the consensus favorite by the Heisman Trophy odds.
Texas running back Jaydon Blue runs against UL Monroe. Texas leads the College Football Playoff odds.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck huddles up before warming up before a game against Ole Miss. Georgia leads the college football projected win totals.
South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski against Incarnate Word. The Jackrabbits lead the FCS Championship odds.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne jumps over Kentucky defensive back Kristian Story. Georgia and Texas are co-favorites by the SEC Championship odds.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith breaks away for a touchdown against Marshall. The Buckeyes lead the Big Ten Championship odds.
Utah tight end Brant Kuithe and running back Micah Bernard celebrate against Oklahoma State. The Utes lead the Big 12 Championship odds.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward throws a pass against South Florida. The Hurricanes lead the ACC Championship odds.
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty carries the ball for a touchdown against Oregon. The Broncos lead the Mountain West Championship odds.
Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. catches a pass against Penn State. Bowling Green leads the MAC Championship odds.
Fans stop to take photos with the College Football National Championship trophy as we look at the college bowl game odds

NCAAF Picks & Best Bets Today

SBR is the home to NCAA football predictions for each and every college football season, complete with free college picks. SBR’s enviable stable of expert handicappers is across the gridiron at the college level like nobody else, using their in-depth knowledge to deliver discerning commentaries and sound reasoning for every single prediction, all the while comparing NCAAF odds from our best college football betting sites and sports betting apps like Caesars, FanDuel, and DraftKings.

2024-25 College Football Season Predictions

Sorting through the weekly college football odds offering that’s on tap with SBR is a great way to stay in the loop, fine-tune betting strategy and sharpen skills. There’s bound to be hidden value in free college football picks from our best college football betting sites. Make your best bets on picks better with the best sportsbook promos.

The 2024-25 NCAAF season began with Week 0 on Saturday, Aug. 24. The regular season will conclude with Week 14 on Saturday, Nov. 30. The postseason is set to begin on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, and end on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. In total, 41 FBS Bowl Games are scheduled.

Regular Season Free College Football Picks

College football games encompass several hundreds of schools and thousands of players, some of which will go on to have a professional football career in the NFL. Some of the best college football exports along with the Top 25 teams in the country come from the power five conferences (as listed below).

Big Ten

Based in the Midwest and Northwest regions, the Big Ten is one of the most prestigious and oldest NCAA Division I college football conferences. There are 14 members in this division, including the easily recognizable Penn State Nittany Lions, Michigan State Spartans and Ohio State Buckeyes, to name a few.

The Big Ten is also highly rated by many college football experts and insiders. Indeed, it’s not uncommon to see a Big Ten matchup featured among the game of the week college football predictions.

Southeastern Conference (SEC)

The SEC rounds out the power five conferences of the NCAA Division I. Covering the South and Midwest region of the country, the conference includes 14 members: the Alabama Crimson Tide, Auburn Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Louisiana State Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies are practically household names.

Big 12

The Big 12 is a Division I college football conference that oozes prestige and is represented by some of the most recognizable teams in the country and that feature regularly with SBR’s NCAAF picks. Today, the Big 12 boasts 10 full members from the South Atlantic, West North Central and West South Central Regions. Notable members include the Iowa State Cyclones, Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns.

Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

The ACC is another Division I conference that features 15 full members from the Eastern United States. The members include: Clemson Tigers and North Carolina Tar Heels

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