Another weekend of college football awaits, and that means money to be made. Which teams have the best spreads ahead of Week 5 matchups?
Houston Cougars vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane (HOU +3.5)*
Friday, 10/1 @ 7:30 p.m. ET – ESPN
Since losing their opening weekend matchup, the Houston Cougars have dominated their past three. Now they sit at 3-1 heading into a Week 5 matchup in Tulsa against the 1-3 Golden Hurricane.
The Cougar offense has been explosive, and should fare well against the Hurricane, which just won its first game of the season by a single touchdown. For my money, Houston shouldn’t even need the 3.5—they’ll win outright.
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#5 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Maryland Terrapins (IOWA -3.5)
Friday, 10/1 @ 8 p.m. ET – FS1
In a battle of Big 10 4-0s, the slight edge goes to the Iowa Hawkeyes. The team has played a tougher schedule so far, giving their unbeaten record a little more weight. The Hawkeye defense is terrifying, and should have a fun matchup with a high-powered Maryland Terrapins offense.
In the Big 10, defense usually wins and I expect more of the same Friday night. Give me Iowa by a touchdown.
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Charlotte 49ers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (CHA +11.0)
Saturday, 10/2 @ 12 noon ET – BTN
Right now, these teams are headed in opposite directions. The Illinois Fighting Illini have dropped four straight after a semi-impressive Week 1 victory. The Charlotte 49ers are coming off a bounceback win in which they scored the most points (42) of their season so far.
I expect the momentum to continue Saturday. Charlotte should be able to keep the score within 10, or even a touchdown.
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#7 Cincinnati Bearcats vs. #9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (ND +2.5)
Saturday, 10/2 @ 2:30 p.m. ET – NBC
The game of the week will take place in South Bend as two Top 10 unbeatens match up. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are getting 2.5 points, but have a more impressive resume so far this season, showing their ability to both win close games and put teams away/blow them out.
At home against the Cincinnati Bearcats, I expect the Irish to continue their big game force and win this one outright.
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Boston College Eagles vs. #25 Clemson Tigers (BC +16.0)
Saturday, 10/2 @ 7:30 p.m. ET – ACCN
The Clemson Tigers haven’t looked the same since losing superstar QB Trevor Lawrence to the NFL Draft. Underwhelming performance has become a trend for the Tigers. Meanwhile, the Boston College Eagles have looked good, sitting at 4-0.
Sixteen points is way too many for Clemson to cover in this one. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the Eagles give the Tigers a good run for their money Saturday night.
Another big, action-packed weekend of college football is heading our way, so head to those sportsbooks before it’s too late. Enjoy the games and good luck!
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*All odds from ESPN/Caesars Sportsbook