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Two out of three aint bad but it’s a losing college football parlay at your Bitcoin sportsbook. Unfortunately that’s what happened last week losing the one bet I felt the best about. That’s just how it goes when betting on the outcome of sporting events. Auburn killed me losing outright to a Cal team that narrowly escaped a FCS opponent in Week 1. It’s easy to overreact early in the season and tha... 

This week, the Wisconsin Badgers of the Big Ten will host the Alabama Crimson Tide of the SEC in the marquee Week 3 matchup and FOX Noon Saturday feature. Several years ago, when this game was scheduled, Paul Chryst was riding high as the Badgers' head coach while Nick Saban was in all his glory as the Almighty Nicktator of his Alabama dynasty. Since then, both coaches have departed, and the dynamics and personalities are very different. Wisconsin has betrayed itself and a culture that was successful for over three decades. The days of the Badgers emphasizing a ground-and-pound approach are over. Instead, second-year head coach Luke Fickell is going with a hybrid offense that emphasizes the Air Raid, which became famous under the late great Mike Leach. So far, the results are mixed but with a loss of a style that gave Wisconsin its identity. Meanwhile, Kalen DeBoer has taken over for Saban after leading the Washington Huskies to the national championship game last year. There will be plenty of betting on college football using crypto interest in Wisconsin as a double-digit home dog. But there are legitimate concerns about Wisconsin’s lack of talent and explosiveness compared to Alabama. ... 

The first top 10 showdown of the college football season pits a national championship contender against a team defending the title in the marquee Week 2 matchup on Saturday. The third-ranked Texas Longhorns have their sights on the college football playoff and while the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines are the defending champs, their roster and coaching staff underwent a huge makeover during the offseason. Both teams looked the part with relatively easy season opening victories, though the Maize and Blue failed to cover the 20.5-point line in their 30-10 decision over Fresno State. It’s been a few years since Michigan was a home underdog of more than 7-points. That was against arch rival Ohio State at the end of the 2019 campaign when the Wolverines were catching 9-points. They lost that game 56-27. The early line at Crypto sportsbooks has them as a 7.5-point dog for this game. Texas has everything needed to win a national championship with a stingy defense and Heisman Trophy hopeful Quinn Ewers running the offense. Ewers threw three touchdown passes in Texas’ 52-0 win and cover over Colorado State in the season opener. ... 

It’s hard to know if we learned anything about some of the bigger college football programs. I will say the No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs looked good in their dismantling of Clemson, a team that was supposedly a contender for the ACC title and one that cost me on last week’s college football parlay bet at my Crypto sportsbook. I’ll get back to the Tigers in a moment, but did we gather info on for ... 

After a taste of college football in Week 0, the betting season takes off with an intense schedule that features five straight days exciting action in Week 1. While a number of teams ease their way into a new season, that isn’t the case for two prominent programs. The USC Trojans play their first game as a new member of the Big Ten taking on SEC powerhouse the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in the only game on the CFB slate for Sunday, Sept. 1.Led by Heisman Trophy winning quarterb... 

The college football landscape changed again with another round of realignment moving the big boys of the Pac-12 into other conferences and putting an end to, what the late Bill Walton so eloquently called, the conference of champions. Does that affect the betting landscape and college football parlays at Crypto sportsbooks? It’s hard to say so early in the season but it does create some mind-blow... 

The honeymoon phase in Madison has only just begun. With Luke Fickell signed to a lucrative multi-year contract through 2031, there will come a time that the Wisconsin Badgers finally get a sniff of the College Football Playoff with it expanded to 12 teams. As the program with the most Power Five wins without a playoff appearance, Wisconsin’s traditional approach h... 

Entering year six of the Neal Brown era, the West Virginia Mountaineers are coming off a season the program can be proud of, having secured nine wins, including a dominant 30-10 victory over North Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. With a powerful ground game and a defense that excelled at stopping the run and pressuring opposing quarterbacks, the ... 

After enduring two difficult seasons under Jimmy Lake, Washington Huskies fans were treated to two outstanding campaigns under Kalen DeBoer, with the most recent culminating in the program’s first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Although the Huskies were ultimately defeated by Michigan, the 2024-25 season is one the folks in... 

The Virginia Tech Hokies have endured an incremental climb since Brent Pry took over the reins a few short seasons ago. After managing just three wins in his inaugural campaign, the program made significant strides in year two, posting six wins and earning a spot in the Military Bowl, where they dominated Tulane 41-20 as 13-point favorites per the closing College Football betting lines. This marked the Hokies' first winning season since 2019, back when Justin Fuente was still at the helm right before things took a dramatic turn for the worst. With expectations now heightened, oddsmakers have set an 8.5-game win total for the Hokies, who have the talent, depth, and experience to make a legitimate run at the ACC title. If everything falls into place, they could even secure an invite to the expanded College Football Playoff. While it’s a tough sell, the schedule is relatively favorable, lacking major landmines, which could pave the way for success if Virginia Tech can perform in their two toughest matchups on paper. Could the Hokies be this year's surprise team in the ACC, similar to Louisville last season? Let's break down what they bring to the table to make a more informed decision on how to bet into their win total odds. ... 

The Utah Utes have failed to cash the over of their season win totals at the online sportsbook for the past two years. Despite this, linemakers remain optimistic about the Utes' chances as they enter uncharted territory in the Big 12, setting their win total at 9.5 for the upcoming college football betting season. The Utes, who have been dominant in the WAC, Mountain West, and mos... 

The USC Trojans have regressed the two seasons Lincoln Riley has called the shots in SoCal since coming over from Oklahoma. After winning 11 games to exceed its 9.5-game win total odds in 2022, Caleb Williams and Co. only managed seven regular season wins to come dreadfully short of exceeding what proved to be a laughable 10-game impost. Now that he was just anointed the No. 1... 

The UCLA Bruins enter the 2024-25 college football season as one of the biggest unknowns in the Big Ten— their new conference after leaving the crumbling Pac-12— and possibly the entire country. The Chip Kelly era is in the books, despite producing three straight winning seasons and two bowl appearances. UCLA has parted ways with Kelly, who will now serve as Ohio State's offen... 

Since joining the SEC, the Texas A&M Aggies’ fan base has overlooked two coaching regimes with little to celebrate. The program hasn't hit double-digit wins since Kevin Sumlin's first season in 2012, with the high-water mark being eight regular-season wins since then. After six disappointing years, Jimbo Fisher was replaced by Mike Elko, who took over followin... 

The 2024 college football season officially begins on Saturday when ACC rivals Florida State and Georgia Tech play in Dublin, Ireland in a game that can be seen on ESPN. Despite finishing the 2023 college football season undefeated, the Seminoles missed out on a College Football Playoff berth. The Florida State Seminoles are once again the favorite to win the ACC this season, but a lot will depend upon the play of DJ Uiagalelei, a transfer quarterback from Oregon State. On the other side, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who aim to advance as a program under head coach Brent Key are expected to be improved this season. When you bet on college football using crypto for this game you will find Florida State listed as an 11-point favorite with a total of 55.5. Let’s look at the Florida State vs. Georgia Tech Same Game Parlay. On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the Florida State Seminoles play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff time is set for noon ET with television coverage on ESPN. ... 

The first two seasons under Steve Sarkisian weren't stellar for the Texas Longhorns. The team posted a disappointing 5-7 record in his debut and then improved to 8-5, earning a bowl appearance. But last year was a breakthrough. The Longhorns stunned Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, winning 34-24 as touchdown underdogs, which set the stage for a run to the College Footb... 

The Tennessee Volunteers surpassed their season win total odds in the first two years under head coach Josh Heupel, but they took a step back last season, falling just short of their 9-win target with only eight victories. After a strong 6-2 SEC record the previous year, the Vols finished last season with a .500 conference record, suffering losses to Florida,... 

After back-to-back ten-win seasons, the Penn St. Nittany Lions are entering the 2024-25 College Football betting season with the sole intent of exceeding their win total for the third straight year and becoming a more prom... 

Not since the genesis of the College Football Playoff have the Oregon Ducks made an appearance. With the field now expanded to 12, the Quack Attack are lined as near shoe-ins to qualify -425 this College Football betting season with it the owne... 

It’s College Football Playoff or bust for the Oklahoma State Cowboys this College Football betting season. With Texas and Oklahoma no longer dominating the Big 12 and making it their own personal stomping grounds, the conference is searching for a new powerhouse, and Mike Gundy’s Cowboys could be it. Remember, he’s a man and now he’s now almost 60! The Cowpokes shot caller leads a squad that returns a nation-high 20 starters from a team that went 10-4 and capped the season off with a 31-23 win in the Texas Bowl against Texas A&M. Sure, they were routed 49-21 in the Big 12 title game by the Longhorns, but let's not dwell on that. If Oklahoma State’s returning production is as elite as advertised, why is their win total set at 8, and their odds to win the conference +702 longer than Utah and Kansas State, and only slightly shorter than Central Florida and Kansas? There must be reasons for this skepticism. Let’s dissect the Cowboys’ DNA and find the best way to approach their win total as they aim to exceed expectations for the fourth time in five years. ... 

Normalcy returned to Norman in Brent Venables' second go-round as head coach after the Oklahoma Sooners logged a 10-win season, though it ended with a disappointing 38-24 loss to the Arizona Wildcats in the Alamo Bowl. Despite the improvement, it marked the fourth straight season that OU missed out on the College Football Playoff, a significant drought for a program that qualified in four of the first seven years of the CFP's existence. Now, no longer in the relatively weaker and expanded Big 12, the Sooners have entered the rough and tumble SEC, and oddsmakers seem to have taken a bearish stance on the team in their inaugural campaign. Once a perennial favorite to win the National Championship, Oklahoma is now listed at 75-1 to win it all and clocks in a +475 underdog to qualify for the expanded CFP. Additionally, the Sooners are +3000 to win the SEC crown. Given these odds, it’s no surprise that the team’s win total has dropped to 7.5, a year a year removed from it going off the board 9.5 while a member of the Big 12. The big question now is whether OU will sink or swim in its maiden voyage within the SEC. Let’s take a closer look at the offseason moves to make an informed decision on how to bet Oklahoma’s win total. ... 

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a dominant force in the Big Ten, winning six conference titles since 2008 and recording double-digit win tallies each of the last three years. However, despite their success within the conference, they’ve fallen short on the national stage, failing to qualify for the College Football Playoff in each of those seasons. As the 2024 College Football betting season approaches, only the Georgia Bulldogs have shorter odds to capture the national title than Ohio State. Consequently, OSU is currently a heavy -637 favorite to qualify for the 12-team playoff, with a win total set at 10.5 games. Under Ryan Day’s leadership, Ohio State has gone 2-1-1 against its win totals, with last season’s 11 wins narrowly surpassing the 10.5-game mark. Representing the only team in the Big Ten that returns 15 starters from the prior year’s team, along with several key additions from the transfer portal, Ohio State is clearly aiming for a championship run, and oddsmakers' expectations reflect that. Let's take a closer look at how the Buckeyes have prepared for the upcoming campaign to make an informed decision on how to attack their win total odds. ... 

South Bend has consistently enjoyed a winning brand of football, regardless of the coaching staff. Although this success hasn't translated into national championships, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish has only endured four losing seasons since the turn of the century. After Brian Kelly's departure, the program continued its strong performance, with Marcus Freeman leading the team to eight and nine-win regular seasons. Now entering Freeman's third year, and with a favorable schedule in tow, the team is projected to be a contender in the expanded College Football Playoff, with sportsbooks setting 10.5-game win total odds. Despite only eight returning starters from last year’s 10-win team, which capped the year off with a dominant victory over Oregon State in the Sun Bowl, the Irish are still favored at -175 to make their first CFP appearance since 2021. However, their last two trips to the Final Four revealed shortcomings. Will the 2024-25 College Football betting season be any different? ... 

The second tenure of Mack Brown with the North Carolina Tar Heels has been as consistent as his first, with the team achieving winning seasons in four of five tries. Though it hasn’t translated into much success in the bowl season, UNC’s football program is established enough to buy into a sixth straight bowl appearance. However, the upcoming College Football betting season presents a new challenge as the team will be without a Heisman-caliber quarterback for the first time since the current coaching staff took over the reins. While Max Johnson, who has experience at LSU and Texas A&M, takes over, he is no Drake Maye. Bookmakers do not expect UNC to compete for bragging rights with top dogs like Florida State, Clemson, or Miami based on the current ACC futures odds. The Tar Heels' win total is set at 7.5, down from last year's 8, after pushing against the closing number. Under Brown's current regime, UNC is 2-2-1 against their win total. Despite losing key players, the team has a manageable schedule and returns seven defensive starters, supplemented by transfer portal additions, along with one of the conference's top running backs. As they enter the sixth year of Brown's second stint, the program appears stable and grounded. Will that be enough to exceed linemaker’s expectations? ... 

Not to date myself, but there once was a time I would lay 40+ points with the Nebraska Cornhuskers without batting an eye. Those times have unfortunately come and gone for a once proud College Football program that racked up 10+...