Teams from four of the five Power Five conferences will be in action, though only Big Ten cross-divisional rivals Illinois and Indiana will compete in conference play. All in all, there’s enough football to occupy two, three or even four screens, given the loaded 7pm kickoff. Night Owls can enjoy coverage that will extend past midnight with TCU and Colorado playing into the wee hours of Saturday morning.
Be sure to stay with CBS Sports throughout the evening for college football coverage from kickoff and beyond. Let’s take a look at our experts’ picks for the best Friday games in Week 1.
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Featured Game | Michigan State Spartans vs. Western Michigan Broncos
7 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — Michigan State was a fun team to watch last season because it had an explosive offense with a terrific playmaker in Kenneth Walker, and paired it with a secondary that couldn’t cover anyone. Walker is gone, but the offense should be able to move the ball against the Broncos, and most of this secondary remains intact. There are also new signings on the defensive side of the ball, and there could be some issues as the unit hits its season opener. Sparty can get 45 on its own. Pick: Over 54.5 — Tom Fornelli
Featured Game | Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
7 pm | ESPNU, fuboTV (Try Free) — After winning the final five games of the regular season last year to advance to a bowl game, Old Dominion brings back plenty of starting experience for Year 3 of the Ricky Rahne era. Virginia Tech is playing its first game under new coach Brent Pry, and this doesn’t look like an immediate rebuild. Considering the Monarchs lost by just 14 on the road to the Hokies in 2019 during a 1-11 season, they seem like a safe bet to keep this game close to home until the end now that the schedule is much more stable base. Pick: Old Dominion +6.5 — David Cobb
Illinois vs. Indiana
Featured Game | Indiana Hoosiers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
8 pm | FS1, fuboTV (Try Free) — Each team has an advantage they want to exploit in this game. Indiana has not announced a starting QB and has new coordinators. That means Illinois couldn’t prepare for this game with any certainty of what it would see. Additionally, Illinois played Saturday last week and had to prepare a game plan for Wyoming before turning on a short week to play a road game against the Hoosiers. Meanwhile, Indiana was able to prepare for Illinois throughout the offseason and now has game film to analyze. Of course, what Illinois wants is to have a game under its belt. It will be interesting to see how this affects the game. I don’t have a good read on how this will go, but my gut tells me that neither team is blowing the other out of the water, so taking the points with the Illini is the more attractive option. Prediction: Illinois +3 — Tom Fornelli
TCU vs. Colorado
Featured Game | Colorado Buffaloes vs. TCU Horned Frogs
10 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — The Horned Frogs are entering a new era under head coach Sonny Dykes, but don’t expect too much speed in his debut. Colorado lost seven games by two or more touchdowns in 2021 and likely has no answers for what it should have a dynamic passing game headlined by potential first-round receiver Quentin Johnston. TCU will play it safe and ride their talent to a blowout win. Pick: TCU -8 — Shehan Jeyarajah Which college football picks can you confidently make in Week 1 and which heavy favorite will fall hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned nearly $3,600 in profit over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.
title: “College Football Picks Schedule Predictions Vs. Spread Odds For Key Games Week 1 Friday Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-01” author: “Nancy Estrella”
Teams from four of the five Power Five conferences will be in action, though only Big Ten cross-divisional rivals Illinois and Indiana will compete in conference play. All in all, there’s enough football to occupy two, three or even four screens, given the loaded 7pm kickoff. Night Owls can enjoy coverage that will extend past midnight with TCU and Colorado playing into the wee hours of Saturday morning.
Be sure to stay with CBS Sports throughout the evening for college football coverage from kickoff and beyond. Let’s take a look at our experts’ picks for the best Friday games in Week 1.
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook | All weather Eastern
Featured Game | Michigan State Spartans vs. Western Michigan Broncos
7 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — Michigan State was a fun team to watch last season because it had an explosive offense with a terrific playmaker in Kenneth Walker, and paired it with a secondary that couldn’t cover anyone. Walker is gone, but the offense should be able to move the ball against the Broncos, and most of this secondary remains intact. There are also new signings on the defensive side of the ball, and there could be some issues as the unit hits its season opener. Sparty can get 45 on its own. Pick: Over 54.5 — Tom Fornelli
Featured Game | Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
7 pm | ESPNU, fuboTV (Try Free) — After winning the final five games of the regular season last year to advance to a bowl game, Old Dominion brings back plenty of starting experience for Year 3 of the Ricky Rahne era. Virginia Tech is playing its first game under new coach Brent Pry, and this doesn’t look like an immediate rebuild. Considering the Monarchs lost by just 14 on the road to the Hokies in 2019 during a 1-11 season, they seem like a safe bet to keep this game close to home until the end now that the schedule is much more stable base. Pick: Old Dominion +6.5 — David Cobb
Illinois vs. Indiana
Featured Game | Indiana Hoosiers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
8 pm | FS1, fuboTV (Try Free) — Each team has an advantage they want to exploit in this game. Indiana has not announced a starting QB and has new coordinators. That means Illinois couldn’t prepare for this game with any certainty of what it would see. Additionally, Illinois played Saturday last week and had to prepare a game plan for Wyoming before turning on a short week to play a road game against the Hoosiers. Meanwhile, Indiana was able to prepare for Illinois throughout the offseason and now has game film to analyze. Of course, what Illinois wants is to have a game under its belt. It will be interesting to see how this affects the game. I don’t have a good read on how this will go, but my gut tells me that neither team is blowing the other out of the water, so taking the points with the Illini is the more attractive option. Prediction: Illinois +3 — Tom Fornelli
TCU vs. Colorado
Featured Game | Colorado Buffaloes vs. TCU Horned Frogs
10 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — The Horned Frogs are entering a new era under head coach Sonny Dykes, but don’t expect too much speed in his debut. Colorado lost seven games by two or more touchdowns in 2021 and likely has no answers for what it should have a dynamic passing game headlined by potential first-round receiver Quentin Johnston. TCU will play it safe and ride their talent to a blowout win. Pick: TCU -8 — Shehan Jeyarajah Which college football picks can you confidently make in Week 1 and which heavy favorite will fall hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned nearly $3,600 in profit over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.
title: “College Football Picks Schedule Predictions Vs. Spread Odds For Key Games Week 1 Friday Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Mary Quinn”
Teams from four of the five Power Five conferences will be in action, though only Big Ten cross-divisional rivals Illinois and Indiana will compete in conference play. All in all, there’s enough football to occupy two, three or even four screens, given the loaded 7pm kickoff. Night Owls can enjoy coverage that will extend past midnight with TCU and Colorado playing into the wee hours of Saturday morning.
Be sure to stay with CBS Sports throughout the evening for college football coverage from kickoff and beyond. Let’s take a look at our experts’ picks for the best Friday games in Week 1.
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook | All weather Eastern
Featured Game | Michigan State Spartans vs. Western Michigan Broncos
7 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — Michigan State was a fun team to watch last season because it had an explosive offense with a terrific playmaker in Kenneth Walker, and paired it with a secondary that couldn’t cover anyone. Walker is gone, but the offense should be able to move the ball against the Broncos, and most of this secondary remains intact. There are also new signings on the defensive side of the ball, and there could be some issues as the unit hits its season opener. Sparty can get 45 on its own. Pick: Over 54.5 — Tom Fornelli
Featured Game | Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
7 pm | ESPNU, fuboTV (Try Free) — After winning the final five games of the regular season last year to advance to a bowl game, Old Dominion brings back plenty of starting experience for Year 3 of the Ricky Rahne era. Virginia Tech is playing its first game under new coach Brent Pry, and this doesn’t look like an immediate rebuild. Considering the Monarchs lost by just 14 on the road to the Hokies in 2019 during a 1-11 season, they seem like a safe bet to keep this game close to home until the end now that the schedule is much more stable base. Pick: Old Dominion +6.5 — David Cobb
Illinois vs. Indiana
Featured Game | Indiana Hoosiers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
8 pm | FS1, fuboTV (Try Free) — Each team has an advantage they want to exploit in this game. Indiana has not announced a starting QB and has new coordinators. That means Illinois couldn’t prepare for this game with any certainty of what it would see. Additionally, Illinois played Saturday last week and had to prepare a game plan for Wyoming before turning on a short week to play a road game against the Hoosiers. Meanwhile, Indiana was able to prepare for Illinois throughout the offseason and now has game film to analyze. Of course, what Illinois wants is to have a game under its belt. It will be interesting to see how this affects the game. I don’t have a good read on how this will go, but my gut tells me that neither team is blowing the other out of the water, so taking the points with the Illini is the more attractive option. Prediction: Illinois +3 — Tom Fornelli
TCU vs. Colorado
Featured Game | Colorado Buffaloes vs. TCU Horned Frogs
10 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — The Horned Frogs are entering a new era under head coach Sonny Dykes, but don’t expect too much speed in his debut. Colorado lost seven games by two or more touchdowns in 2021 and likely has no answers for what it should have a dynamic passing game headlined by potential first-round receiver Quentin Johnston. TCU will play it safe and ride their talent to a blowout win. Pick: TCU -8 — Shehan Jeyarajah Which college football picks can you confidently make in Week 1 and which heavy favorite will fall hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned nearly $3,600 in profit over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.
title: “College Football Picks Schedule Predictions Vs. Spread Odds For Key Games Week 1 Friday Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-25” author: “Alvin Roberson”
Teams from four of the five Power Five conferences will be in action, though only Big Ten cross-divisional rivals Illinois and Indiana will compete in conference play. All in all, there’s enough football to occupy two, three or even four screens, given the loaded 7pm kickoff. Night Owls can enjoy coverage that will extend past midnight with TCU and Colorado playing into the wee hours of Saturday morning.
Be sure to stay with CBS Sports throughout the evening for college football coverage from kickoff and beyond. Let’s take a look at our experts’ picks for the best Friday games in Week 1.
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook | All weather Eastern
Featured Game | Michigan State Spartans vs. Western Michigan Broncos
7 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — Michigan State was a fun team to watch last season because it had an explosive offense with a terrific playmaker in Kenneth Walker, and paired it with a secondary that couldn’t cover anyone. Walker is gone, but the offense should be able to move the ball against the Broncos, and most of this secondary remains intact. There are also new signings on the defensive side of the ball, and there could be some issues as the unit hits its season opener. Sparty can get 45 on its own. Pick: Over 54.5 — Tom Fornelli
Featured Game | Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
7 pm | ESPNU, fuboTV (Try Free) — After winning the final five games of the regular season last year to advance to a bowl game, Old Dominion brings back plenty of starting experience for Year 3 of the Ricky Rahne era. Virginia Tech is playing its first game under new coach Brent Pry, and this doesn’t look like an immediate rebuild. Considering the Monarchs lost by just 14 on the road to the Hokies in 2019 during a 1-11 season, they seem like a safe bet to keep this game close to home until the end now that the schedule is much more stable base. Pick: Old Dominion +6.5 — David Cobb
Illinois vs. Indiana
Featured Game | Indiana Hoosiers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
8 pm | FS1, fuboTV (Try Free) — Each team has an advantage they want to exploit in this game. Indiana has not announced a starting QB and has new coordinators. That means Illinois couldn’t prepare for this game with any certainty of what it would see. Additionally, Illinois played Saturday last week and had to prepare a game plan for Wyoming before turning on a short week to play a road game against the Hoosiers. Meanwhile, Indiana was able to prepare for Illinois throughout the offseason and now has game film to analyze. Of course, what Illinois wants is to have a game under its belt. It will be interesting to see how this affects the game. I don’t have a good read on how this will go, but my gut tells me that neither team is blowing the other out of the water, so taking the points with the Illini is the more attractive option. Prediction: Illinois +3 — Tom Fornelli
TCU vs. Colorado
Featured Game | Colorado Buffaloes vs. TCU Horned Frogs
10 pm | ESPN, fuboTV (Try Free) — The Horned Frogs are entering a new era under head coach Sonny Dykes, but don’t expect too much speed in his debut. Colorado lost seven games by two or more touchdowns in 2021 and likely has no answers for what it should have a dynamic passing game headlined by potential first-round receiver Quentin Johnston. TCU will play it safe and ride their talent to a blowout win. Pick: TCU -8 — Shehan Jeyarajah Which college football picks can you confidently make in Week 1 and which heavy favorite will fall hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned nearly $3,600 in profit over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.
