Florida vs. Miami (OH): This line has seen a lot of change. Florida opened at 30 ½ points. Now books are checking in between 37-38. The Gators reload with another talented team predicted to win the SEC East. Miami (OH) is an average MAC team. The public is pushing this line, playing Florida at 95%.
Illinois vs. Missouri: This line has stayed steady. Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert could have a big year. Ron Zook needs a big year. Missouri opened at 12 ½ points, the line dropped to 11 or 11 ½ but now sits at 12 at most sites. The public is on Mizzou at 4:1. This is being played in St. Louis, Missouri.
Colorado vs. Colorado State: The Buffs and Rams lock horns in their annual showdown for state bragging rights. Colorado’s young players have matured – can they put it together this year? Dan Hawkins had better hope so, I think. The Rams are rebuilding and might be in for a tough year. The line opened with Colorado favored by 13 ½, but it’s come down to 11 or 11 ½. The underdog has owned this match-up, going 10-3 ats in recent action. The Rams are getting played at about 3:2. This takes place in Denver, Colorado.
Texas vs. Rice: The Longhorns opened as 32 ½ point favorites over the in-state Owls, but the line has come down to 31 at most books. The public loves the ‘Horns in this one, playing them over 90% of the time. Maybe a little reverse action means this could be tougher for Texas than most people think.
Notre Dame vs. Purdue: The Brian Kelly era begins in South Bend as the Fightin’ Irish host the Boilermakers. Miami transfer Robert Marve leads Purdue this season. Notre Dame opened at 12 ½, but with public playing Purdue about 2:1, the line has come down to 10 ½ most places.
Michigan vs. Connecticut: Rich Rodriguez is another coach on the hot seat. The Wolverines need a strong season, but UCONN is no pushover, even in the Big House. Some pundits are predicting UCONN to maybe win the Big East. Michigan opened as 2 ½ point favorites but the line has moved to 3 at most sites. Michigan is currently getting over 60% of the public’s attention.
Kentucky vs. Louisville: Bragging rights for the state of Kentucky in a game that pits teams from the SEC and Big East. The line has held steady in this one. Kentucky opened at 3 points, is still at 3, and I haven’t seen it move much.
Kansas State vs. UCLA: Professional bettors, along with Kevin Prince’s quadriceps muscle, are moving this line. The Bruins opened as 2 ½ point favorites, and despite the public now playing UCLA 2:1, the line is 1 ½ and moving to 2 points at many sites. Rick Neuheisel and Bill Snyder are each in their second seasons at their former schools.
BYU vs. Washington: The Huskies look for a road win in a hostile environment. Jake Locker is maybe the Heisman frontrunner. The Cougars opened as 3 ½ point favorites, but with the public on the side of Washington at nearly 4:1, the line has moved down to 2 at most books.
Alabama vs. San Jose State: ‘Bama starts its national championship defense with a weak, week 1 opponent, though they’ll be without reigning Heisman trophy winner, Mark Ingram. The Crimson Tide opened as 38 point favorites, but with Ingram out the line has moved to 37 or 37 ½ points, depending on the sportsbook. The public is playing Alabama at just shy of 75%.
Oklahoma vs. Utah State: Oklahoma is the popular pick to come out of the Big 12. They open up with the Utah State Aggies in a game that has seen significant line movement. Oklahoma opened at 28 points, and after most books went to 34 the line has come down to 33 ½ most places. The public is hammering Oklahoma with over 90% of plays.
TCU vs. Oregon State: This is one of the weekend’s biggest games. The Horned Frogs need every game. The Beavers two stars – brothers James and Jacquizz Rodgers – are the only two Oregon State players from Texas. The game will be played in Arlington, Texas. TCU opened at 14 points, but with the public playing the Beavers at 7:1, the line has come down to 13 ½.
LSU vs. North Carolina: What a mess. Last I saw, North Carolina will be without 13 starters. Not sure what’s going to happen, but UNC is at an obvious disadvantage. Linesmakers think so. The game started as a pick, but now the Tigers are favored by 9 ½ points most places. LSU is getting played at over 90%.
Wisconsin vs. UNLV: The Badgers are a darkhorse to win the Big 10. John Clay should have a big year behind a veteran offensive line. The public likes the Badgers at just under 90%. Wisconsin opened at 18 points, but now books are listing the game anywhere between 19 ½ and 20 ½ with most coming down at an even 20 points.
Nebraska vs. Western Kentucky: This is another line that has shot skyward. Nebraska and its much-talked-about defense started at 31 points but the line has gone up to 37 ½ points at most sites, with a couple at 38. Nevertheless, the public is killing Nebraska at over 90%.
Tulsa vs. East Carolina: This is a big game in Conference USA between two teams with a history of conference championship run-ins. Tulsa opened as a road favorite at 4 ½ points. The line eventually moved to 9 or 9 ½, and now has come back down to 7 points at most books. The public may have brought this back down with just under 65% of plays in favor of East Carolina.
Texas Tech vs. SMU: This should be a fun game to watch. June Jones and his high-flying offense against a Red Raider team loaded at wide receiver and quarterback. Mike Leach is out, Tommy Tuberville is in, but look for Tech’s wide-open attack to continue. The line opened with Tech as the 10 ½ point favorite, but with the public betting the Red Raiders at over 77%, the line has jumped to 13 ½ to 14 points.
Navy vs. Maryland: The other game on Monday. This is another line with some reverse movement. Navy opened at 10 ½ points, and even though the public is playing Navy at just over 3:2, the line has come down to 6 or 6 ½ points. This game is in Baltimore, Maryland.
Boise State vs. Virginia Tech: The marquee match-up of the college football weekend takes place Monday night at Landover, Maryland. Can Boise State knock off another top-notch BCS team? Will Virginia Tech make an early statement? The public is split nearly 50/50. The line has moved from Boise State favored by 2 ½ points to the Broncos now by 1 ½ at many books. Should be a battle.
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