Category: College Football

The first three weeks of the college football season have already given us plenty to digest. We’ve seen upsets, breakout stars and a clearer picture of which teams are contenders versus pretenders. For bettors, the key is not just reacting to what happened, but projecting how matchups, injuries and coaching tendencies will shape the weeks ahead.

Week 4 brings another slate full of opportunities, and I’ve narrowed down a few best bets that I believe carry strong value. These aren’t just numbers pulled from the board, they’re grounded in what we’ve seen on the field, coaching decisions, and the storylines that don’t always get reflected in the market.

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Let’s dive into three games that stand out for my best bets:

Temple at Georgia Tech (-23.5, 52.5)

Last week, Temple looked completely overmatched against Oklahoma. The Owls couldn’t move the ball, finishing with one of the ugliest offensive performances of the young season. Oklahoma brought relentless pressure — blitzing on nearly every down — and Temple simply had no answers.

So why go back to the well? It’s not about Temple suddenly figuring out how to score against elite defenses, it’s about the Owls’ ability to adjust. Offensive coordinator Tyler Walker has a track record of creating week-to-week adjustments, dating back to his time at Montana State, where he built one of the most efficient offenses in the FCS. Even if Temple isn’t putting up fireworks, I trust this staff to scheme better looks after what they just endured.

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On the other side, Georgia Tech has plenty of firepower with quarterback Haynes King, though his durability remains a concern. If the Yellow Jackets get up early, it makes sense for them to protect King and get valuable reps for their backups. That opens the door for late points and pushes this game…

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The 2025 season has barely started, and many sports information departments with big logos are likely feeling some regret about the summer hype they generated for certain players. 

Expectations are always high — and tough to meet — at some of the nation’s top programs. With the amount of money these players are making, it’s hard to hide when they fall short. Many will likely settle in and rebound, but for now, let’s take a look at some of the stars — particularly quarterbacks — who are underperforming early.

College Football QB Power Rankings: Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed, Georgia Tech’s Haynes King surge in top 50

David Cobb

Lagway’s numbers are not as bad as you might expect, but five interceptions — including a few ugly ones — against a very good LSU defense raise questions about his progress in two seasons. 

On film, his fundamentals look average at best, and he struggles to read coverages beyond man-to-man. Defenses are not allowing Lagway to throw deep, which he did with some success last year, instead clouding the picture post-snap to confuse him. 

Florida has leaned on short…

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The Texas A&M football team has officially released a statement on the status of Aggie safety Bryce Anderson after a injury scare against Notre Dame on Saturday night.

Thankfully, tests showed no major damage, and Bryce Anderson is undergoing further evaluation. Encouragingly, he traveled home with the team after the game. He’s unlikely to play against Auburn, but Coach Mike Elko expects him to return later this season.

“But we do expect we will have him back at some point this year.”

This is great news, and we continue to wish Bryce a speedy recovery. Below, you can view the announcement from the team’s official “X” account.

Texas A&M has a bye this week and is focusing on getting back to the fundamentals as they get ready for their SEC opener against the Auburn Tigers on September 27 at Kyle Field.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.

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Uncertainty abounds surrounding the quarterback situation at Colorado entering Week 4. Three different signal-callers saw meaningful action in the Buffaloes’ first three games and none delivered particularly inspiring performances during their time in the spotlight — save for the two touchdowns Ryan Staub posted in his relief role in Week 2. Ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Wyoming, coach Deion Sanders said he made a decision on which of the bunch will suit up as the starter.

The only thing is, Sanders did not specify which of his three options he is riding with.

“Yeah, most definitely I have,” Sanders said in his Tuesday media availability when asked if he made a decision on the Week 4 starter.

Will it be Staub, who followed up his impressive season debut with a clunker in his start at Houston, throwing two interceptions as the offense sputtered in a 36-20 loss? Will Sanders revert to Kaidon Salter, the highly regarded transfer who broke camp as the leader of the group? Could Julian Lewis make it three different starters in four games for the Buffaloes?

As of Tuesday, Sanders would not say. Word could get out ahead of Saturday’s contest at Folsom Field like it did a week ago, when reports surfaced indicating Staub would serve as the starter after taking the majority of first-team reps in practice (Sanders refuted the reports only for them to prove true). Or it could be a true waiting game until the first offensive snap against Wyoming.

Either way, Sanders outlined precisely what he wants to see from the three as he seeks a reliable starter.

“Leadership and consistency,” Sanders said. “That’s it. That ain’t much to ask for, is it?”

B1G Time: Bryce Underwood vs. Dylan…

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Tennessee football suffered a devastating fall-from-ahead loss to Georgia at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 13. My literary contributors responded with an outburst of compassion for coach Josh Heupel.

Of course, I’m kidding.

Jimmy writes: When Heupel went into fetal position after the fumble recovery and ran it up the middle three times playing for the field goal, he cost Tennessee the biggest victory in recent memory.

I write this just after the field goal was made – absolutely certain that Tennessee will lose because of his cowardice.

My response: Thanks for the courageous critique, which – I can confirm – was received in advance of Tennessee’s loss. Readers who can predict the future are always welcome in this space.

Jack writes: Two observations: 1. We happened into a heck of a QB. Ice water. 2. We iced our own kicker.

My response: I don’t think calling a timeout to postpone a field-goal attempt has any effect on a kicker. However, I will pass along your comment to my wife, who loves hearing from those who support her opinion.

She also questioned the intellect of Heupel after the missed field goal and said, “I’m done,” which is her go-to line after any Tennessee loss.

But she always returns.

John writes: Yes, Tennessee could have won in regulation, a few questionable fouls helped the Dawgs score late.

We would have won if the field-goal kick went through those uprights. Gilbert has probably made that kick hundreds of times in practice.

And we would have won if Heupel had kept the pressure on instead of wasting plays trying to position the ball for a field goal. Six is better than three.

My response: I applaud your mathematical ability.

Chris writes: UT had the better team. Georgia had the better coach.

Heupel is a good coach but not elite.

My response: Georgia has a coaching advantage against everybody, just as…

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Miami (Fla.)

The Hurricanes leap to No. 1 with a second win against a top 15 opponent and their largest win against an AP Top 25-ranked team since 2001. Carson Beck (340 yards) led the way in a 576-yard performance, the program’s best production against a ranked team since 1998, in a 49-12 victory against USF. Next up: Billy Napier’s gator bait.

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Ohio State

Ohio State won the battle for the state with a 37-9 win against Ohio. Jeremiah Smith had 153 receiving yards and two total touchdowns. The Buckeyes have won 61 games by double digits since 2019. They’re revving up, but with Texas’ issues growing, the season-opening win looks slightly different.

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Georgia

Georgia’s defense left a lot of tape for Kirby Smart to chew up and spit out in the film room, but a win is a win, even if Tennessee deserved the victory, as Smart said after the 44-41 overtime win. Quarterback Gunner Stockton likely silenced a lot of critics in his first 300-yard game, completing 8 of 10 passes to tie the game in the final 3 minutes of regulation. The SEC race still goes through Athens.
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Down goes Notre Dame!!

And for the second time in three weeks . . . WEHAVE A PERFECT WEEKEND!!!!

— Adam Bradford (@Adam_Bradford14) September 14, 2025

On Saturday, the USC football earned its first Big Ten victory of the season, as the Trojans defeated Purdue 33-17. However, it was far from the only win of the weekend for USC fans. On Friday night, crosstown foe UCLA was dominated at home 35-10 by New Mexico. Then, on Saturday evening, archrival Notre Dame dropped a 41-40 heartbreaker in South Bend to Texas A&M.

For the second time in three weeks, it was a Perfect Weekend for USC, with the Trojans winning and both rivals losing. Interestingly, however, neither instance was a traditional “Perfect Day”, as both involved either a Friday or Sunday game.

Naturally, social media had a lot to say about the results. Here are some of the highlights from another amazing pair of September college football days:

A perfect weekend

Beating Texas A&M isn’t for everybody

Rivals are a combined 0-5

Notre Dame and UCLA are a combined 0-5. Life’s good.

— The Trojan Blade (@TheTrojanBlade) September 14, 2025

UCLA gets roasted

Thank you, Texas A&M

I haven’t seen any other USC fans at the airport this morning, but there are tons of happy A&M fans. I’ve thanked them all for their service. 😂#USC #BeatND #FightOn ✌️

— USC Psycho (@uscpsycho) September 14, 2025

Hurts USC’s strength of schedule

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Several teams who AP Top 25 poll voters had high regard for lost on Saturday, but how many will be able to hang on inside the top 25 when the college football rankings update on Sunday? 

AP voters were, after all, higher than the Coaches Poll on Clemson, positioning the Tigers at No. 4 in the preseason poll as opposed to being No. 6 in the eyes of the coaches. Narratives of a return to form were fueled by stories of offseason improvement with plenty of production returning from a 10-win, ACC championship team. There was an initial drop after Clemson lost the season opener to LSU, but after struggling with Troy and then losing at Georgia Tech, those same voters will see their loyalty tested when it comes to a program that took up regular residence in the top 25 for more than a decade. 

But Clemson wasn’t the only top team to take a loss on Saturday, because voters will be adjusting to losses from South Carolina and Notre Dame as well. Sorting out those pieces as the profiles continue to be shaped are the toughest calls on the ballot, because many teams in the top 25 took care of business as heavy favorites with only a few spots that could be adjusted due to style points. 

Bowl projections: Texas, Notre Dame fall out of College Football Playoff spotlight, Texas A&M emerges

Brad Crawford

So with all the style points and top 25 shake ups taken into consideration,…

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