The 2018 World Cup is headed towards it’s round 16 stage, but college football betting players are still looking ahead to next year’s action. We’re about two months away from the start of the season. Naturally, top sportsbook sites on the web have begun to size up this year’s most enticing action. Today we aim to look at the best matchups to bet on for 2018’s NCAA football opening week. This will undoubtedly help the best sportsbook players prepare for the upcoming season’s action. Take a look.
No. 1 || Auburn Tigers vs. Washington Huskies
Saturday, September 1st – 3:30 pm ET || ABC & Watch ESPN
A great matchup, no doubt about that. But this pairing isn’t just a great option to kick off your best sportsbook betting action, it’s also a matchup that will have heavy playoff implications.
No. 2 || Michigan Wolverines vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Saturday, September 1st – 7:30 pm ET || NBC
Another enticing pairing. Unlike in years past, this time this matchup will take place on college campus. It’s the first look at two potential teams to place sportsbook bets on during the season.
No. 3 || LSU Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
Sunday, September 2nd – 7:30 pm ET || ABC & Watch ESPN
Not much needs to be said about this matchup other than you’ll definitely want to bet on it. Oh, and you’ll certainly want to tune in for the turnout as well.
No. 4 || Florida Atlantic Owls at Oklahoma Sooners
Saturday, September 1st – 12:00 pm ET || Fox
Although not that eye-catching, the situation FAU has at quarterback is rather intriguing. In the end, Lane Kiffin’s team should be able to deliver a decisive beating. Depending on what the best sportsbook odds have to say about it, this matchup could potentially offer great value.
No. 5 || Boise State Broncos vs. Troy Trojans
Saturday, September 1st – 6:00 pm ET || Watch ESPN
This is in line for being one of the more intriguing matchups of the early season. You’ll be able to tune in to watch the action unfold, if you happened to place a wager on it.
No. 6 || Ole Miss Rebels vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Saturday, September 1st – 12:00 pm ET || Watch ESPN
While this matchup might not have the allure of some other more high profile matchups, this should prove to be interesting. You’ll also be able to tune in for this matchup as well.
No. 7 || Tennessee Volunteers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Saturday, September 1st – 3:30 pm ET || CBS
This matchup might be the conjugate of the Ole Miss Rebels vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders matchup. Both of these programs could have breakout seasons, so make sure to tune in for this turnout.
No. 8 || Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Florida State Seminoles
Monday, September 3rd – 8:00 pm ET || ESPN
At first glance, it might appear that this matchup should belong higher up on this list. However, Virginia Tech has been having some roster issues that could spell trouble for this program.
No. 9 || Colorado Buffaloes vs. Colorado State Rams
Friday, August 31st – 9:30 pm ET || CBS
It’s rare to see such a heated rivalry get paired against one another this early in the season. CBS will be bringing you the broadcast and MyBookie.ag has you covered with the odds.
No. 10 || Washington State Cougars vs. Wyoming Cowboys
Saturday, September 2nd – 3:30 pm ET || CBS
Another Week 1 matchup that could have implications down the college football betting road.
