Welcome to EYO College Football Picks, where we break down the best bets for the upcoming week. I’m here to give you the inside scoop on the top matchups and the teams we believe will cover the spread. Let’s dive into our top picks for Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.
Summary Picks
- Bowling Green vs. Liberty (Bowling Green +10)
- Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion (Virginia Tech -15.5)
- Wyoming vs. Texas Tech (Wyoming +14)
- WKU vs. USF (WKU -11.5)
- Arkansas State vs. Oklahoma (Arkansas State +35)
- Utah State vs. Iowa (Utah State +25)
- South Alabama vs. Tulane (South Alabama +6.5)
- Florida State vs. LSU (Florida State +2.5)
Bowling Green vs. Liberty (Bowling Green +10)
Bowling Green faces Liberty in an exciting matchup for Week 1. Bowling Green is coming off a disappointing season, but they have a chance to turn things around this year. They will be relying on their experienced players to step up and make an impact on the field. On the other hand, Liberty has been a strong team in recent years and will be looking to continue their success. However, Bowling Green is expected to cover the spread with a +10 advantage in this game, making it a close and competitive matchup.
Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion (Virginia Tech -15.5)
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion will go head-to-head in a battle of two teams with different expectations for the season. Virginia Tech has a strong football program and will be looking to make a statement in their opening game. Old Dominion, on the other hand, is not as highly regarded and will be aiming to pull off an upset. Despite the disparity in talent, Virginia Tech is expected to cover the spread with a -15.5 advantage, showcasing their dominance on the field.
Wyoming vs. Texas Tech (Wyoming +14)
Wyoming and Texas Tech will face off in a game that promises to be a thrilling encounter. Wyoming has been a solid team in recent years, and they will be looking to continue their success this season. Texas Tech, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency and will be aiming to turn things around. Wyoming is expected to cover the spread with a +14 advantage in this game, making it a close and hard-fought contest.
WKU vs. USF (WKU -11.5)
Western Kentucky University (WKU) will take on the University of South Florida (USF) in a game that could go either way. WKU has been a strong team in recent years, and they will be looking to continue their success this season. USF, on the other hand, has had its ups and downs and will be aiming to find some consistency. WKU is expected to cover the spread with a -11.5 advantage in this game, making it a close and competitive matchup.
Arkansas State vs. Oklahoma (Arkansas State +35)
Arkansas State and Oklahoma will face off in a game that promises to be a thrilling encounter. Arkansas State has been a solid team in recent years, and they will be looking to continue their success this season. Oklahoma, on the other hand, is a powerhouse in college football and will be aiming to make a statement in their opening game. Despite the disparity in talent, Arkansas State is expected to cover the spread with a +35 advantage, making it a close and hard-fought contest.
Utah State vs. Iowa (Utah State +25)
Utah State and Iowa will go head-to-head in a battle of two teams with different expectations for the season. Utah State has been a strong team in recent years and will be looking to continue their success this season. Iowa, on the other hand, is a powerhouse in college football and will be aiming to make a statement in their opening game. Despite the disparity in talent, Utah State is expected to cover the spread with a +25 advantage, making it a close and competitive matchup.
South Alabama vs. Tulane (South Alabama +6.5)
South Alabama and Tulane will face off in a game that promises to be a thrilling encounter. South Alabama has been a solid team in recent years, and they will be looking to continue their success this season. Tulane, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency and will be aiming to turn things around. South Alabama is expected to cover the spread with a +6.5 advantage in this game, making it a close and hard-fought contest.
Florida State vs. LSU (Florida State +2.5)
Florida State and LSU will go head-to-head in a battle of two powerhouse college football programs. Both teams have high expectations for the season and will be looking to make a statement in their opening game. Florida State is expected to cover the spread with a +2.5 advantage in this game, making it a close and competitive matchup.