There are 81 college football games scheduled for Week 1. Which games currently have the biggest point-spread underdogs at the sportsbook?
Week 1 College Football Underdog Odds
| Underdog | Favorite | Spread |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State | Ohio State | 50.5 |
| UTEP | Oklahoma | 41.5 |
| North Texas | Indiana | 40.5 |
| Missouri State | Texas A&M | 39.5 |
| San José State | USC | 38.5 |
| Texas State | Texas | 31.5 |
| New Mexico State | Florida State | 30.5 |
| UMass | Rutgers | 30.5 |
| Northern Illinois | Iowa | 30.5 |
Massive Underdogs: +40 Spreads
Ball State (+50.5) at Ohio State
Ball State is the biggest underdog in Week 1. If the spread holds, the Cardinals will be the first FBS team to be a 50-point underdog since Hawai’i was +53 against Michigan in 2022.
UTEP (+40.5) at Oklahoma
In their sixth trip to Norman since 2000, UTEP is a 41.5-point underdog against Oklahoma. The Miners’ most recent visit to Norman was a 32-point loss in 2022.
North Texas (+40.5) at Indiana
North Texas opens the Neal Brown era as a 40.5-point underdog against the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers.
Big Underdogs: +30 Spreads
Missouri State (+39.5) at Texas A&M
After going 7-6 in their inaugural FBS season, Missouri State opens 2026 as a 39.5-point underdog against Texas A&M.
San José State (+38.5) at USC
San José State is a 38.5-point underdog against USC three years after their most recent visit to the Coliseum, a 56-26 loss in 2023.
Texas State (+31.5) at Texas
One year after a Week 1 loss to Ohio State, Texas opens this season as a 31.5-point favorite against Texas State.
New Mexico State (+30.5) at Florida State
New Mexico State is a 30.5-point underdog in the program’s first-ever game against Florida State.
UMass (+30.5) at Rutgers
Of UMass’ 12 losses in last year’s winless season, seven came by at least 31 points. The Minutemen are a 30.5-point underdog against Rutgers in Week 1.
Northern Illinois (+30.5) at Iowa
Northern Illinois is a 30.5-point underdog in their first game against Iowa since 2018, a 33-7 loss in Iowa City.
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