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First look: Nevada at USC odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Nevada at USC college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No. 6 USC Trojans (1-0) welcome the Nevada Wolf Pack (0-0) to LA Memorial Coliseum Saturday. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (PAC-12 Network). Below, we look at Nevada vs. USC odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

USC was 1 of 2 Top-25 programs to kick its season off prior to the official Week 1 (Notre Dame being the other). The Trojans were at home and beat San Jose State 56-28, failing to cover as a 31.5-point favorite. Heisman Trophy-winning QB Caleb Williams threw for 278 passing yards and 4 TDs with RB Austin Jones chipping in 54 rushing yards and 2 TDs. USC is No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

Nevada will be led by transfer redshirt sophomore QB Brendon Lewis. Lewis played in 12 games for Colorado in the 2021 season, throwing for 1,540 yards and 10 TDs. He played in 2 games last season. The Wolf Pack made 4 straight bowl games prior to last season, which was the 1st for coach Ken Wilson. The Wolf Pack went 2-10 last season and 0-8 in the Mountain West Conference.

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Nevada at USC odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Nevada +38 (-110) | USC -38 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 66 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Nevada 2-10 | USC 11-3
ATS: Nevada 4-8 | USC 8-6
O/U: USC 5-6-1 | USC 11-3

Nevada at USC head-to-head

USC has won all 5 games between the 2 programs, but take that win a grain of salt. It beat Nevada in Los Angeles 66-0 on Nov. 9, 1929, the last time these teams played.

With Nevada being in the MWC and USC in the Pac-12 and transitioning to the Big Ten, there isn’t much reason these 2 teams often cross paths. The sportsbook, as was the case in the 1920s, expect a blowout here.

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First look: North Carolina vs. South Carolina odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s North Carolina vs. South Carolina college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The North Carolina Tar Heels and the South Carolina Gamecocks open the regular season on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we look at North Carolina vs. South Carolina odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

The Tar Heels welcome back ACC Player of the Year QB Drake Maye to lead the UNC offense, and he provided a lot of fireworks in an exciting freshman season. While Maye no longer has WR Josh Downs to lean upon, incoming transfer WRs Nate McCollum and Tez Walker will help ease the pain.

UNC’s D stood more for disaster than defense last season, but it should be much improved from a season ago. The Heels added some key parts via the transfer portal (of course!), especially along the back end.

The Gamecocks enter feeling a little disrespected after being left out of both of the major Top 25 polls. QB Spencer Rattler is back to lead the offense, and this Gamecocks team is looking to take another step after posting 8 regular-season wins, including signature home wins over Kentucky and Tennessee, and a road win at Clemson.

North Carolina is No. 20 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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North Carolina vs. South Carolina odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 7:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): North Carolina -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | South Carolina +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina -2.5 (-110) | South Carolina +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: North Carolina 9-5 | South Carolina 8-5
ATS: North Carolina 7-7 | South Carolina 7-6
O/U: North Carolina 6-8 | South Carolina 8-5

North Carolina vs. South Carolina head-to-head

The teams last played Dec. 30, 2021, in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, with the Gamecocks picking up a 38-21 victory. Those 38 points by the Gamecocks represented their highest point total against the Tar Heels in the 69-game history of this series.

Prior to that, these 2 schools met in the season opener at Bank of America Stadium, with UNC edging South Carolina 24-20 on Aug. 31, 2019.

The Gamecocks have won 4 of the past 5 meetings in this series, and South Carolina has picked up 7 wins in the past 9 meetings overall dating back to 1988.

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First look: Ohio State at Indiana odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Ohio State at Indiana college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers open the regular season on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Ohio State at Indiana odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

The Buckeyes lost QB C.J. Stroud and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, among others, to the NFL. But in Columbus, they tend to reload and move on. QB Kyle McCord is expected to take the reins of the offense, with perhaps WR Devin Brown factoring in, too. Either signal caller will have one of the top targets in the country in WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Defensively, the Buckeyes need improvement after a so-so season. LBs Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg are the next great Ohio State linebackers, but there are some questions in the secondary. The D-line should be improved, though.

For Indiana, it has won just 6 total games across the past 2 seasons, and only 2 games inside the conference. The Hoosiers have 7 total starters back from a season ago, so IU went to the transfer portal rather feverishly. Facing a national title contender in the opener while trying to get a slew of new starters in place is a tall order.

Ohio State is No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Ohio State at Indiana odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 7:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Indiana +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -29.5 (-110) | Indiana +29.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Ohio State 11-2 | Indiana 4-8
ATS: Ohio State 6-6-1 | Indiana 4-8
O/U: Ohio State 10-3 | Indiana 7-5

Ohio State at Indiana head-to-head

These 2 Big Ten combatants last opened the season on Aug. 31, 2017, in Bloomington, with the Buckeyes rolling to a 49-21 victory as 20-point favorites while nearly cashing the Over (55) on their own.

Ohio State leads the all-time series 78-12-5, while also vacating a win in 2010. The Buckeyes have won 27 meetings in a row dating back to 1991, including last season’s 56-14 romp at “The Shoe.” Ohio State won the last trip to “The Rock” by a 54-7 count on Oct. 23, 2021.

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First look: Virginia vs. Tennessee odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Virginia vs. Tennessee college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Virginia Cavaliers and the Tennessee Volunteers open the regular season on Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we look at Virginia vs. Tennessee odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers head to Nashville for the 1st time since playing in the Music City Bowl back on Dec. 30, 2005, a 34-31 win over Minnesota, by the way. Virginia went just 3-7 last season in coach Tony Elliott’s debut, and it had a sad ending to the season when 3 players were murdered in November by a former player.

Virginia heads into the 2023 season with a lot of new faces, including QB Tony Muskett, a transfer from FCS Monmouth. He will be tasked with getting Elliott’s pro-style, timing-based offense up and moving. The team not only has a new signal caller, but the top 4 wideouts are gone, too. Yikes.

Tennessee begins the post-Hendon Hooker era in pretty good shape with QB Joe Milton III. Wideouts Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman are gone to the NFL, but there are still plenty of downfield threats available with former USC receiver Bru McCoy and Squirrel White leading the way. The Vols have 3 competent backs to shoulder the load, too.

Tennessee is No. 10 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Virginia vs. Tennessee odds

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Moneyline (ML): Virginia +1350 (bet $100 to win $1,350) | Tennessee -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Virginia +28 (-110) | Tennessee -28 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Virginia 3-7 | Tennessee 11-2
ATS: Virginia 4-6 | Tennessee 10-3
O/U: Virginia 2-7-1 | Tennessee 7-6

Virginia vs. Tennessee head-to-head

The Volunteers lead the all-time series 3-1, with the last meeting coming on Jan. 1, 1991 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The Vols won a 23-22 thriller that evening. The other 3 meetings were in Knoxville in 1927, 1940 and 1980. The latter was a 16-13 road win for the Hoos on Nov. 1, 1980, and that’s the last time these teams squared off in the Volunteer State until Saturday.

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First look: Florida at Utah odds and lines

Looking at Thursday’s Florida at Utah college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Florida Gators and the Utah Utes open the regular season on Thursday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Florida at Utah odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

The Gators head to Utah looking to make it a 2-for-2 in the past 2 seasons against the Utes. Florida surprised Utah in The Swamp last Sept. 3, winning 29-26. Of course, the Gators won’t be able to turn to QB Anthony Richardson, who ran for 106 yards and 3 TDs, as he is now playing his football for the Indianapolis Colts.

Florida turns to former Wisconsin Badgers QB Graham Mertz, who was rather erratic in his previous stop in Madison. He completed just 57.3% of his passes last season, throwing for 2,136 yards, 19 TD and 10 INT.

Utah QB Cameron Rising is making his way back from knee surgery, and his status is truly up in the air for the opener. Rising is looking to build upon his solid 2022 campaign. The senior completed a career-best 64.7% of his passes for 3,034 yards with 26 TD and 8 INT, and he was sacked just 9 times behind a strong offensive line. QBs Bryson Barnes and Nate Johnson were battling for the primary backup job in camp.

Utah is No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Florida at Utah odds

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Moneyline (ML): Florida +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Utah -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Florida +7 (-110) | Utah -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Florida 6-6 | Utah 10-3
ATS: Florida 7-5 | Utah 8-5
O/U: Florida 7-5 | Utah 7-6

Florida at Utah head-to-head

The Gators picked up the 29-26 victory in The Swamp last season, topping the Utes as a 2.5-point underdog as the Over (51.5) cashed. Richardson was the star of the game, but he is now off to the NFL.

Florida also picked up a win in the only previous meeting in the series, a 38-29 win in Gainesville, well before all of the players were born back on Nov. 19, 1977. This is the 1st-ever meeting in Salt Lake City.

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Ohio at San Diego State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio at San Diego State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ohio Bobcats and the San Diego State Aztecs meet Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio at San Diego State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Bobcats head into the 2023 season with high hopes, and they’re one of the favorites in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Ohio’s hopes are likely pinned on the play of QB Kurtis Rourke, who is making his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament late in the 2022 season. He is slated to start the opener, which is tremendous news for the Bobcats. RB Sieh Bangura and WR Sam Wiglusz are back for a high-octane offense, too.

The Aztecs aren’t picked to be among the top teams in the Mountain West. In fact, they’ll likely be middle of the pack. However, QB Jalen Mayden was a find last season, and he’ll be the focal point of the offense, as he can run and pass. He might need to do more running with leading receiver Tyrell Shavers no longer in SoCal. The San Diego State defense will be nasty once again.

These teams have met just once before, with Ohio coming away with a 27-0 win in the DXL Frisco Bowl on Dec. 19, 2018.

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Ohio at San Diego State odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | San Diego State -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio +2.5 (-105) | San Diego State -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio at San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 19, Ohio 16

Moneyline

It’s tempting to go with the MAC visitors, as Ohio (+120) has the potential to be a 9- or 10-win team this season. But SAN DIEGO STATE (-145) is home, and Mayden is likely to give the defense fits. In turn, I am not sold on Rourke being 100% after an ACL injury late in the 2022 season. Facing the nasty Aztecs D is not an easy assignment.

Against the spread

SAN DIEGO STATE -2.5 (-110) is worth a look, but go lightly. This won’t be a lopsided game by any stretch, as that’s just not the Aztecs’ game. They do it with defense. They do it with careful offense. And they rag the clock. It’s the Aztecs way.

Over/Under

UNDER 48.5 (-110) is the best play on the board, and it’s not even close. I’d go low all the way down to 45.5, that’s how confident I am.

Rourke is likely to take very few chances early on, and he is likely to struggle against a very difficult Aztecs defense. Ohio brings a solid defensive unit to the game, too, and Mayden will take some time to find a new top target with Shavers no longer there.

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Navy vs. Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Navy vs. Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 2023 college football season kicks off on Saturday as the Navy Midshipmen and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lock horns at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Navy vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Midshipmen kick off a new era of football, as Brian Newberry coaches his 1st game at the Naval Academy, taking over for the departed Ken Niumatalolo. Offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut is also new, and it appears Navy will spice things up a bit on offense. The Middies will still use a ground-based attack, but there should be a little more of the aerials, which would make the Blue Angels proud.

The Fighting Irish turn to QB Sam Hartman to get Notre Dame back into the national championship picture. Coach Marcus Freeman nabbed the signal caller via the transfer portal after liking what he saw from the QB at Wake Forest.

The Irish eked out a 35-32 win over the Middies in Baltimore last season, winning for the 5th straight season in the series. Navy’s last win in the series came in Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2016, a 28-27 thriller.

Notre Dame is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Navy vs. Notre Dame odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Navy +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Notre Dame -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Navy +20.5 (-110) | Notre Dame -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Navy vs. Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 38, Navy 13

Moneyline

Notre Dame (-1400) is going to win this game, and it won’t have anything to do with being in Ireland, or the luck of the Irish. It is just the better team, by far, and much more balanced, too.

However, you cannot risk 14 times your potential return, no matter how sure of a thing it looks to be. Over the long haul, betting such heavy favorites is a recipe for disaster.

PASS.

Against the spread

I believe NOTRE DAME -20.5 (-110) opens with a dominant performance overseas. Navy +20.5 (-110) is looking to get back to its 2019 form, where it led the nation in rushing and won 11 games. The run game has fallen off in recent seasons, and the pass game has not quite filled the void. That’s why they have had a precipitous drop in victories. Now, we have a new regime, and it might be a slow start trying to get their footing, especially against a national power.

I don’t like this line, but as long as it stays under 21, it is a decent play. Navy will make it interesting early, as RB Daba Fofana and QB Tai Lavatai keep them in it. However, look for the Irish to pull away late.

Over/Under

OVER 49 (-110) is the slight lean. I think Hartman is able to generate plenty of offense against a Navy defense which no longer has the dominant tackling machine John Marshall. While the defensive backs should be one of the better units for the Middies, they’ll be tested early and often, and eventually they’ll likely wear down in the second half.

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San Jose State at USC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Jose State at USC odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Jose State Spartans will face the USC Trojans on Saturday in the first week of the college football season. Kickoff from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (PAC-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the San Jose State vs. USC odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

San Jose State finished last season with a 7-4 record, ultimately losing 41-27 to Eastern Michigan in the Idaho Potato Bowl. Its only notable opponent was a 24-16 loss to Auburn in the 2nd week of the season. The Spartans finished 3rd in the Mountain West – West Division with a 6-0 home record.

USC finished last season with an 11-2 record, dropping its final game of the season 47-24 against Utah knocking them out of playoff contention. The Trojans fell 46-45 in a shootout against Tulane in the Cotton Bowl. They were the Pac-12 champions and QB Caleb Williams took home the 2022 Heisman Trophy.

USC is No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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San Jose State at USC odds

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Moneyline (ML): San Jose State +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | USC -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): San Jose State +30.5 (-110) | USC -30.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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San Jose State at USC picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 52, San Jose State 17

Moneyline

PASS.

With USC returning the reigning Heisman and seeking vengeance for its tragic end to last season, expect them to make a statement in this game. However, there is no profit to be made at -10000 odds.

Against the spread

SPRINKLE USC -30.5 (-110).

The Trojans opened the season with a 66-14 victory against Rice last year but only beat one other team — Colorado — by more than 30 points. This should be a tune-up game for USC and head coach Lincoln Riley will have his team ready to play with many starters returning. Expect a throttling, but 30.5 points is still a high margin of victory which merits just a sprinkle.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 66.5 (-110).

Eleven of the Trojans’ 14 games went for more than 66.5 points last season with the offense scoring 30 or more points in 12 games. Williams and company run an offense that is high-powered and capable of finding the end zone on each drive. Expect San Jose State to put up a few points of its own once this game becomes out of reach which will allow the Over to cash.

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First look: San Jose State at USC odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s San Jose State at USC college football odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The San Jose State Spartans battle the USC Trojans on Saturday to open each of their 2023 campaigns. Kickoff from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at San Jose State vs. USC odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

San Jose State finished last year with a 7-4 overall record but its only notable competition was a 5-7 Auburn team that dropped a 24-16 game to as a 24-point underdog. The Spartans ended last year with a tough skid, suffering 2 of their 4 losses in the final 3 weeks of the season. While it would take a miracle for them to knock off USC, the Spartans will use Saturday as a stepping stone to gain experience to aid them upon their return to the usual Mountain West competition.

USC is entering its 2nd year with head coach Lincoln Riley and it welcomes back 2022 Heisman Trophy winner QB Caleb Williams. The Trojans are the early favorite at a lot of shops to win the Pac-12 and open up the season at +1400 odds to win the National Championship. The Trojans lost the final 2 games of their 2022 season, including a stunning 46-45 loss to Tulane in the Cotton Bowl, and will almost certainly open up this year with a chip on their shoulder and title aspirations.

USC is No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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San Jose State at USC odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): San Jose State +30.5 (-110) | USC -30.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: San Jose State 7-5 | USC 11-3
ATS: San Jose State 4-8 | USC 8-6
O/U: San Jose State 5-6-1 | USC 11-3

San Jose State vs. USC head-to-head

This matchup will mark the 6th time these teams have faced off, and the first since 2021. The Trojans have won all 5 previous meetings, including a 30-7 victory in 2021 and a 56-3 walloping in 2009.

USC covered the previous 2 games, as a 33.5-point favorite in 2009 and as a 13.5-point favorite in 2021. The Over is 1-1 in those games, most recently cashing an Under (61) in 2021.

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First look: Navy vs. Notre Dame odds and lines

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The Navy Midshipmen and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish open the regular season on Saturday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we look at Navy vs. Notre Dame odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

Navy begins a new era with new head coach Brian Newberry steering the ship, taking over for the fired Ken Niumatalolo. Newberry and new offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut will still try and run the ball, but there will be a little more passing than we’ve seen in previous seasons.

Notre Dame had a close shave against Navy last season, hanging on for a 35-32 victory but falling well short of covering the 17-point spread. The linebackers will be tasked with stopping the run, and they’re one of the strengths of the Irish D. The secondary is also strong, but they’re unlikely to see many tests.

Wake Forest transfer QB Sam Hartman takes the reins of the offense for the Irish. He has plenty of help at the skill positions, and the run game will be just as potent, led by RB Audric Estime.

Notre Dame is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Navy vs. Notre Dame odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Navy +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Notre Dame -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Navy +20.5 (-110) | Notre Dame -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Navy 4-8 | Notre Dame 9-4
ATS: Navy 7-5 | Notre Dame 7-6
O/U: Navy 7-5 | Notre Dame 8-5

Navy vs. Notre Dame head-to-head

Notre Dame leads the all-time series by a 79-13-1 count. The Irish also have 2 vacated wins in the series.

The last time Navy topped the Irish came on Nov. 5, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla., with the Middies winning 28-27. Notre Dame is 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 meetings, with the Over going 3-1. However, the Midshipmen hold a 5-4 ATS advantage over the last 9 meetings, and the Over is 9-3 in the past 12 meetings.

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