In the Week 1 college football odds, the biggest spread for a game featuring a Power 5 team is 39.5 points, which is how much Alabama (vs Middle Tennessee) and Auburn (vs UMass) are favored in their respective matchups. Let’s take a look at the Week 1 opening college football odds and offer some early predictions. The defending Pac-12 champs Utah face Florida of the SEC on Thursday, while LSU looks for revenge on Florida State later in the week. Week 1 is highlighted by two marquee non-conference games that are rematches from last season. The action starts on Thursday, August 31st, with four games on the docket to get you warmed up for a jam-packed Saturday. Read below for the full opening college football Week 1 odds, lines and spreadsĪfter a nice appetizer with “Week 0”, the 2023 college football season kicks into high gear with a full slate of games in Week 1.The top matchups of the week are Utah vs Florida & LSU vs Florida State.

Week 1 of the 2023 college football season kicks off on Thursday, August 31st.

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