College Football Picks & NCAAF Best Bets 2024
NCAAF
Tennessee vs. Georgia Early Picks, Predictions & Odds Week 12
Check out Gabe Henderson’s Tennessee vs. Georgia early leans and find the best odds on the market for this SEC showdown.
by Gabe Henderson
NCAAF
College Football Week 12 Picks Against the Spread for Marquee Games
While the Week 12 slate lacks for matchups between ranked teams, there's still plenty of must-watch games to bet on this Saturday.
by Rob Paul
NCAAF
College Football Championship Odds & Favorites 2025: Ohio State Favorite; Georgia Tumbles
Ohio State remains the college football championship odds favorite while Georgia has fallen down the board after losing to Ole Miss.
by Rob Paul
NCAAF
Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2024: Hunter Consensus Favorite; Ward Slides After Loss
After Miami's loss to Georgia Tech, Cam Ward is no longer the Heisman co-favorite. Colorado's Travis Hunter sits alone atop the Heisman Trophy odds.
by Rob Paul
College Football Best Bets
East Carolina vs. Tulsa Prediction, Picks & Odds: Week 12
Can East Carolina cover a massive spread? We have our doubts ahead of the Pirates' Thursday night clash with Tulsa.
by Philip Wood
Houston vs. Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds: Week 12
We make the best Houston vs. Arizona prediction, as the Wildcats look to end their five-game losing streak.
by Philip Wood
UCLA vs. Washington Prediction, Picks & Odds: Week 12
Can Ethan Garbers keep up his hot play as his UCLA Bruins head to Seattle to battle the Washington Huskies?
by Mike Spector
North Texas vs. UTSA Prediction, Picks & Odds: Week 12
The surging Roadrunners are well-positioned to triumph in this AAC clash as part of our North Texas vs. UTSA prediction.
by Matt MacKay
Tennessee vs. Georgia Early Picks, Predictions & Odds Week 12
Check out Gabe Henderson’s Tennessee vs. Georgia early leans and find the best odds on the market for this SEC showdown.
by Gabe Henderson
College Football Expert Picks
College Football Week 12 Picks Against the Spread for Marquee Games
While the Week 12 slate lacks for matchups between ranked teams, there's still plenty of must-watch games to bet on this Saturday.
by Rob Paul
College Football Features
College Football Week 5 Betting Trends: How the Public is Playing Georgia vs. Alabama & Other Top CFB Matchups
We're breaking down the most popular teams and matchups in Week 5, including what could be the most-bet game of the 2024 season.
by C Jackson Cowart
Arch Manning Heisman Trophy Odds: Texas QB Still Among Contenders Ahead of 1st CFB Start
Arch Manning immediately joined the favorites among the Heisman Trophy odds after a dazzling showing in place of Quinn Ewers, and he'll make his first start Saturday.
by Esten McLaren
How the World Has Changed Since Nick Saban Wasn't the Head Coach at Alabama
It's been nearly two decades since Alabama entered the college football season without Nick Saban on the sidelines. How has the world changed since then?
by C Jackson Cowart
College Football Predictions & Best Bets for the 2024-25 Season: Our 16 Favorite Wagers
From the national champion to the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Rob Paul breaks down his best bets for the upcoming college football season.
by Rob Paul
College Football Playoff's Most Important Weeks & Matchups of 2024 Season
With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, there are several weeks and matchups throughout the season that will carry plenty of importance.
by Rob Paul
Heisman Trophy Dark-Horse Candidates: Who are the Best Sleeper Bets for 2024?
The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious individual award in sports, and recent history says dark horses always have a shot to win. So who are this year's best sleeper Heisman bets?
by Rob Paul
Look to These Conferences When Searching for a College Football Long Shot Bet
A few college football conferences are run by the same programs, like Michigan and Ohio State in the Big Ten or Alabama and Georgia in the SEC, but which ones have historically seen longer shots compete to win them?
by Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Betting: Which Group of Five Teams Should You Bet?
For the second time in College Football Playoff history, a Group of Five team will qualify. With a guaranteed spot in the expanded CFP, which G5 programs are the best bets to qualify?
by Rob Paul
How 2025 NFL Draft Odds & Projections Can Help/Hurt Your College Football Bets
The NFL draft and college football go hand in hand, but should the pro prospects of players influence your college football bets?
by Rob Paul
New College Football Playoff: How Expansion Could Impact Your College Football Futures Bets
With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, there will be an impact on college football futures bets. So how should expansion change your approach?
by Rob Paul
College Football's Riskiest Teams & Players for 2024 Season: Can You Really Trust Colorado?
Anything can happen on any given Saturday, but which college football teams and players should you avoid backing in 2024?
by Rob Paul
Using Returning Production to Find College Football Winners: Which Teams Should You Back/Fade?
Rosters are more volatile than ever in college football, that's why returning production has become an increasingly important metric. Which teams are positioned for breakout seasons and which are poised to regress?
by Rob Paul
I Played CFB25 for 24 Straight Hours: It was as Glorious as it was Humbling
A lifelong fan of the NCAA Football franchise, Rob Paul celebrated its return by playing EA Sports College Football 25 for 24 straight hours. Here's what happened.
by Rob Paul
Why College Football Bettors Need to Check Out CFB25 Team, Player Ratings
Following the release of the initial ratings in College Football 25, we compared them to the betting market to identify the biggest gaps between the two.
by C Jackson Cowart
College Football Futures Picks and Predictions
Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2024: Hunter Consensus Favorite; Ward Slides After Loss
After Miami's loss to Georgia Tech, Cam Ward is no longer the Heisman co-favorite. Colorado's Travis Hunter sits alone atop the Heisman Trophy odds.
by Rob Paul
College Football Playoff Odds 2024-25: Oregon Tops Board; Big Ten, SEC Dominate CFP Rankings
The College Football Playoff odds continue to be led by the Big Ten and SEC programs, with Oregon, Ohio State, Texas, Penn State, and Indiana having the shortest odds.
by Rob Paul
New College Football Playoff Bracket: How the 12-Team Field Would Look Today
The College Football Playoff is tripling in size this season with its expansion to 12 teams. But how will it work? Which teams are expected to make it, and when will it all go down?
by Rob Paul
College Football FCS Championship Odds 2025: South Dakota State Favorite Despite Loss to NDSU
Despite North Dakota State beating South Dakota State, the Jackrabbits remain the favorites by the FCS Championship odds.
by Rob Paul
SEC Championship Odds 2024: Texas Favorite; Alabama, Ole Miss Trailing
After Georgia's loss to Ole Miss, Texas is the favorite by the SEC Championship odds.
by Rob Paul
Big Ten Championship Odds 2024: Oregon Favorite; Penn State Plummets as Indiana Climbs
Oregon is the favorite by the Big Ten Championship odds but a potential rematch could be on the horizon after Ohio State beat Penn State in Week 10.
by Rob Paul
Big 12 Championship Odds 2024: Colorado, BYU Co-Favorites; Kansas State, Iowa State Sliding
Colorado and BYU lead the Big 12 Championship odds after Iowa State and Kansas State suffered losses in recent weeks.
by Rob Paul
ACC Championship Odds 2024: SMU Closing Gap On Miami
While Miami remains the ACC Championship odds favorite despite its loss to Georgia Tech, SMU is closing the gap.
by Rob Paul
Mountain West Championship Odds 2024: Boise State Beats UNLV, Shortens Odds
Boise State is the clear favorite to win the 2024 Mountain West Championship after defeating UNLV in Week 9.
by Rob Paul
MAC Championship Odds 2024: Bowling Green Favorite; Miami (Ohio) Continues to Climb
Bowling Green is the favorite by the MAC Championship odds, with Miami (Ohio) not far behind.
by Rob Paul
College Bowl Game Odds 2024-25: Schedule, Game Info, & Bowl Projections for Bowl Season
We're looking at the college football bowl game schedule for the 2024-25 season ahead of the matchups being set.
by Rob Paul
College Football Projected Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2024: Georgia, Ohio State Top the Board
As the college football season approaches, we're looking at the Over/Under win totals for some of the biggest and best programs in the country.
by Rob Paul
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.
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. Make your best bets on picks better with the best sportsbook promos. There are states that ban CFB player props but for those in states that don't, we have CFB player props for today.
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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