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Week 1 first look: Penn State at Wisconsin odds and lines; Badgers favored in key conference tussle

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between Penn State and Wisconsin, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Penn State Nittany Lions and Wisconsin Badgers will lock horns and match wits in a Week 1 contest at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisc. The Lions and Badgers will get things started Saturday at noon ET. Below, we look at the Penn State vs. Wisconsin odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Penn State opened the delayed 2020 season with five straight losses before rallying to win its last four games and go 4-5. The Lions ranked third in Big Ten scoring at 29.8 points per game; they ranked sixth in scoring defense (27.7 PPG). The No. 20 team in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll brought in Mike Yurcich to take the reins of the offense after he spent last season as offensive coordinator at Texas. Yurcich, returning QB Sean Clifford and company will have their hands full with a Badger defense that held foes under 20 points in 5 of 7 games last season.

Wisconsin is looking to win its sixth straight season opener. The Badgers went 4-3 last fall, holding foes to 17.4 PPG while scoring 25.1 PPG. That latter figure marked the lowest in Paul Chryst‘s six-year tenure at UW. The Badgers are tabbed as the No. 15 team in the preseason coaches’ poll; quality linebacking and defensive backfield play figure to give them an edge in this lid-lifting game against PSU.

Penn State at Wisconsin odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:42 a.m. ET.

Money line: Penn State +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Wisconsin -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Penn State +5.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Wisconsin -5.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 49.5, O: -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | U: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Penn State 4-5 | Wisconsin 4-3
ATS: Penn State 4-5 | Wisconsin 3-4
O/U: Penn State 4-4-1 | Wisconsin 3-4

Penn State at Wisconsin head-to-head

PSU has won four straight and 6-of-7 in this series since 2007. Penn State is 6-3 ATS in its last nine games on the road.

The Badgers are 0-4 ATS in their last four conference games.

The Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings. Penn State holds a 10-9 edge across 19 all-time meetings.

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Week 1 first look: Mississippi Rebels vs. Louisville Cardinals odds and lines, Ole Miss a double-digit favorite in opener

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between Ole Miss Rebels and Louisville Cardinals, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Mississippi Rebels and Louisville Cardinals open their 2021 regular season Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Mississippi vs. Louisville odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Rebels earned a trip to the Outback Bowl last season despite just a 4-5 regular-season record, but they capped off head coach Lane Kiffin’s first season with a 26-20 win over a very good Indiana side.

The Cardinals won just four of 11 games last season, but did grab victories in two of the final three outings to build some momentum heading into the new season. QB Malik Cunningham is back to lead the way for Louisville.

Mississippi vs. Louisville odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Mississippi -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Louisville +265 (bet $100 to win $265)
Against the spread/ATS: Mississippi -10.5 (-108) | Louisville +10.5 (-112)
Total (Over/Under): 75.5, O: -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | U: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)

2020 Betting Stats (Regular Season):

ML: Mississippi 4-5 | Louisville 4-7
ATS: Mississippi 4-5 | Louisville 5-5-1
O/U: Mississippi 6-3 | Louisville 7-4

Mississippi vs. Louisville head-to-head

These two institutions meets on the gridiron for the first time. Ole Miss faces an ACC team for the first time since a 45-34 neutral-site loss to Florida State Sept. 5, 2016. Meanwhile, Louisville faces and SEC school for the first time since a 38-28 win over Mississippi State Dec. 30, 2019, in the Music City Bowl.

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Week 1 first look: Akron Zips at Auburn Tigers odds and lines, Auburn huge favorite in opener

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the Akron Zips and Auburn Tigers, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Akron Zips and Auburn Tigers open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Akron vs. Auburn odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Zips fumbled their way to a 1-5 record last season with the lone victory being a 31-3 rout of Bowling Green. In fact, that is Akron’s only win in the previous 23 regular-season games.

The Tigers came up short against Northwestern in the Citrus Bowl 35-19. Auburn lost three of its final four games last season, and five games overall. This will be Auburn’s first game against a MAC team since a 55-16 win over Kent State Sept. 14, 2019.

Akron at Auburn odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:21 a.m. ET.

Money line: Akron +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Auburn -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Akron +36.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $1,500) | Auburn -36.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $1,500)
Total (Over/Under): 55.5, O: -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | U: -117 (bet $117 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Akron 1-5 | Auburn 6-5
ATS: Akron 2-4 | Auburn 5-6
O/U: Akron 3-3 | Auburn 3-8

Akron at Auburn head-to-head

These teams have met just once before with Auburn pounding Akron 42-0 Oct. 15, 1988 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Akron’s most recent game against an SEC school was a 28-3 loss at South Carolina Dec. 1, 2018.

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Week 1 first look: FAU Owls at Florida Gators odds and lines, UF expected to prevail

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the FAU Owls and Florida Gators, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The FAU Owls and Florida Gators open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the FAU vs. Florida odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Owls of FAU picked up five victories in eight regular-season games in 2020, head coach Willie Taggart’s first season at the helm. They closed the year with a 25-10 loss to Memphis in the Montgomery Bowl.

Florida won eight of its first nine games last season before suffering a 37-34 loss to LSU in the regular-season finale. The Gators then lost to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game 52-46 and then to Oklahoma 55-20 in the Sugar Bowl.

FAU at Florida odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:33 p.m. ET.

Money line: FAU +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Florida -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: FAU +23.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Florida -23.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 52.5, O: -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | U: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: FAU 5-4 | Florida 8-4
ATS: FAU 3-6 | Florida 5-6-1
O/U: FAU 2-7 | Florida 8-4

FAU at Florida head-to-head

The Gators hold a 3-0 all-time series lead with the most recent meeting coming Nov. 21, 2015. Florida narrowly won that day, pulling off a 20-14 victory in overtime. The first two meetings went in favor of the Gators by a combined score of 100-23.

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Week 1 first look: Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Texas Longhorns odds and lines, Texas favored in Top 25 battle

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Texas Longhorns, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Texas Longhorns open their 2021 regular season Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Louisiana vs. Texas odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Ragin’ Cajuns of the Sun Belt Conference enter the season with a lot of respect, ranked No. 23 in The Associated Press Top 25. They won 10 of 11 games last season, including a 31-14 road win against Iowa State of the Big 12.

The Longhorns, who are ranked No. 21, won seven of 10 games a year ago, including a win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl. Head coach Steve Sarkisian takes over for the departed Tom Herman as a 7-3 record in 2020, and 32-18 in four seasons, wasn’t good enough for the faithful of the burnt orange.

Louisiana at Texas odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:51 p.m. ET.

Money line: Louisiana +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Texas -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Louisiana +8.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Texas -8.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 58.5, O: -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | U: -117 (bet $117 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Louisiana 10-1 | Texas 7-3
ATS: Louisiana 5-6 | Texas 4-5-1
O/U: Louisiana 3-7-1 | Texas 7-3

Louisiana at Texas head-to-head

Texas leads the all-time series 2-0, outscoring Louisiana 112-13 in the two victories. The last meeting was a Longhorns’ 60-3 rout in Austin, Texas, Sept. 3, 2005.

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Week 1 first look: Central Michigan Chippewas at Missouri Tigers odds and lines, Mizzou double-digit favorite

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Missouri Tigers, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Central Michigan Chippewas and Missouri Tigers open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Central Michigan vs. Missouri odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

The Chips of CMU won three and lost three last season, with two victories coming on the road. They were also a perfect 3-0 ATS away from Mount Pleasant, Mich., something bettors hope can continue into 2021.

Mizzou ended up going 5-5 and was expected to play in the Music City Bowl against Iowa. Unfortunately, a spike in positive COVID-19 cases within the program caused the bowl game to be canceled, ending the season prematurely.

Central Michigan at Missouri odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Central Michigan +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Missouri -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Central Michigan +14.5, -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Missouri -14.5, -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 60.5, O: -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | U: -108 (bet $108 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Central Michigan 3-3 | Missouri 5-5
ATS: Central Michigan 4-2 | Missouri 5-5
O/U: Central Michigan 3-3 | Missouri 5-5

Central Michigan at Missouri head-to-head

These two schools are meeting on the gridiron for the first time. CMU last played an SEC school Sept. 1, 2018, a 35-20 loss at Kentucky. Mizzou hasn’t played a MAC institution since Sept. 10, 2016, a 61-21 win over Eastern Michigan.

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Week 1 first look: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Mississippi State Bulldogs odds and lines, MSU expected to cruise

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Mississippi State Bulldogs, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Mississippi State Bulldogs open their 2021 regular season Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Louisiana Tech vs. Mississippi State odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Last year ended on a sour note for Louisiana Tech as it was thumped 38-3 by Georgia Southern in the New Orleans Bowl, but it was still a successful season. The Bulldogs were 0-3 SU/ATS against non-Conference USA FBS teams in 2020.

Mississippi State won just four games, but it capped off its seasons with a win in the Armed Forces Bowl over Tulsa. The “Air Raid” offense of head coach Mike Leach is still a work in progress as he gets more people in place to fit his offensive scheme.

Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:53 p.m. ET.

Money line: Louisiana Tech +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Mississippi State -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Louisiana Tech +22.5 (-108) | Mississippi State -22.5 (-112)
Total (Over/Under): 52.5, O: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | U: -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Louisiana Tech 5-5 | Mississippi State 4-7
ATS: Louisiana Tech 4-6 | Mississippi State 5-6
O/U: Louisiana Tech 6-4 | Mississippi State 4-7

Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State head-to-head

These two schools have met on the gridiron 14 times, most recently Nov. 3, 2018. Mississippi State won 45-3 in Starkville, Miss., in that one, and has won four straight in the series dating back to Aug. 30, 2008.

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Week 1 first look: LSU at UCLA odds and lines: Tigers, Bruins first-ever meeting

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between the LSU Tigers and UCLA Bruins, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The No. 13 LSU Tigers (0-0) open their season with an SEC-Pac-12 battle at the Rose Bowl against the host UCLA Bruins (1-0) Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the LSU vs. UCLA odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

LSU’s 2020 campaign was a massive disappointment given the expectations set by head coach Ed Orgeron and the undefeated 2019 title-winning Tigers who’s quarterback, Joe Burrow, won the Heisman Trophy and was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Last season was the first year LSU didn’t make a bowl game since 1999.

UCLA opened its 2021 season by steamrolling the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 44-10, covering the spread as 18-point home favorites and the Under cashed on the 68.5-point total. It was UCLA’s ground game that keyed the victory as the Bruins tallied 244 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. Bruins junior RB Zach Charbonnet had 6 carries for 106 yards and 3 TD himself.

LSU at UCLA odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 3:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: LSU -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | UCLA +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: LSU -3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | UCLA +3.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 66.5, O: -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | U: -112 (bet $112 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: LSU 5-5 | UCLA 3-4
ATS: LSU 6-4 | UCLA 4-3
O/U: LSU 6-4 | UCLA 4-3

LSU at UCLA head-to-head

This is the first meeting between these two 100-plus-year-old football programs. ESPN ranks UCLA second in terms of returning production and LSU 30th.

Since 2018 (UCLA head coach Chip Kelly’s first year on the job), the Bruins are 1-6 overall and 2-5 ATS with a minus-11.4 margin of victory and minus-8.6 ATS margin in non-conference games. UCLA is led by senior QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson who has been the opening game starter since his freshman season.

Over that same time span, LSU is 11-0 overall and 7-4 ATS vs. non-conference foes, with a plus-27.5 margin of victory and plus-6.3 ATS margin. Former four-star recruit, sophomore QB Max Johnson, is the starter under center after holding that role for LSU’s final six games last season and having a team-best 8 touchdown to 1 interception.

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Week 1 first look: Georgia Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers odds and lines, playoff positioning on the line

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between Georgia Bulldogs and Clemson Tigers, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs and No. 2 Clemson Tigers square off in this year’s Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at Georgia vs. Clemson odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Rankings according to the USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll.

The marquee matchup of Week 1 features a pair of top-five teams with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations in 2021.

The preseason favorite to win the SEC East, Georgia lost two games in 2020 but looked much improved on offense once QB J.T. Daniels took over for the team’s last four games. Daniels will get help from an experienced and talented offensive line with five-star talent at the skill positions, while the defense should be its typical elite self under head coach Kirby Smart.

Clemson made its sixth straight playoff appearance in 2020, losing 49-28 to Ohio State in the semifinals. They lost electric tandem QB Trevor Lawrence and RB Travis Etienne to the NFL, but QB D.J. Uiagalelei looks ready to lead the offense while most starters return on a top-15 defense (327 yards per game) from last season.

Georgia vs. Clemson odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:40 p.m. ET.

Money line: Georgia +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Clemson -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Georgia +3.5, -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Clemson -3.5, +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 51.5, O: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | U: -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Georgia 8-2 | Clemson 10-2
ATS: Georgia 4-6 | Clemson 5-7
O/U: Georgia 6-4 | Clemson 7-5

Georgia vs. Clemson head-to-head

These non-conference foes split their last home-and-home series back in 2013 (Clemson 38-35) and 2014 (Georgia 45-21). Georgia leads the all-time series 42-18-4, but they’ve met just four times since 1995.

Both teams were subpar against the spread in 2020. Georgia lost five of their last seven games ATS, while Clemson lost four of their last seven.

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Week 1 first look: Alabama at Miami odds and lines, Tide’s title defense begins

Previewing the college football Week 1 matchup between Alabama and Miami, with odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Miami Hurricanes square off in this year’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at Alabama at Miami odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Alabama’s national title defense begins with several new faces on both sides of the ball. The Tide lost six first-round picks from last year’s team, including 2020 Heisman Trophy winner WR DeVonta Smith and finalist QB Mac Jones. This will be our first look at their next wave of blue-chip recruits, headlined by QB Bryce Young.

Miami is coming off an 8-3 (7-2 ACC) season in 2020. Its best hope in this one hinges on star QB D’Eriq King, though it remains to be seen how King will look coming off a major knee injury in the team’s bowl game last season.

Alabama at Miami odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:55 p.m. ET.

Money line: Alabama -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Miami +550 (bet $100 to win $550)
Against the spread/ATS: Alabama -18.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Miami +18.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): 61.5, O: -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | U: -108 (bet $108 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Alabama 13-0 | Miami 8-3
ATS: Alabama 9-4 | Miami 6-5
O/U: Alabama 7-5-1 | Miami 6-5

Alabama at Miami head-to-head

Nobody on the field was born when these two last played in the 1993 Sugar Bowl (remember George Teague?), so head-to-head doesn’t matter here.

What does matter is Nick Saban’s recent track record in marquee openers. Alabama covered their last five neutral-site opening games dating back to 2015. The on-field turnover, particularly on offense, should be of little worry for a program that reloads nearly every season.

Miami started strong in 2020 (3-0 ATS) but failed to cover in four of its last six games, including the bowl game against Oklahoma State.

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