College football betting is as popular as ever. Every Saturday, thousands of people stake bets on college football lines they like.
Inevitably, there are weekly sides, totals, and props that are the most popular options in BetMGM’s college football market. Here, I have compiled that information in one place for your consideration.
Some bettors may want to discover what the most popular bets of the day are so they can jump on the bandwagon. Others may want to fade the most popular bets for strategic reasons.
Either way, most college football bettors will get something out of the data in this post. Come back at the end of every week for updated information.
College Football Week 5 Public Betting Data & Splits
| Game | Spread | % Of Bets | % Of Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame at North Carolina | Notre Dame -21 | 67% | 86% |
| Alabama at Mississippi State | Alabama -5 | 65% | 72% |
| UCF at Houston | Houston -10.5 | 70% | 81% |
| Boston College at SMU | SMU -21.5 | 71% | 78% |
| Vanderbilt at Georgia | Georgia -25 | 78% | 90% |
| Ohio State at Iowa | Ohio State -14 | 63% | 78% |
| Florida at Missouri | Florida -5.5 | 69% | 61% |
| Auburn at Tennessee | Tennessee -6.5 | 78% | 76% |
| Kentucky at South Carolina | South Carolina -2.5 | 44% | 42% |
| BYU at TCU | BYU -6 | 66% | 79% |
| Miami at Clemson | Miami -15 | 65% | 79% |
| Texas Tech at Colorado | Texas Tech -13.5 | 67% | 64% |
| Washington at USC | USC -8.5 | 87% | 86% |
| Utah State at Boise State | Boise State -19.5 | 70% | 56% |
| McNeese at LSU | LSU -53.5 | 28% | 36% |
| Indiana at Rutgers | Indiana -24 | 66% | 74% |
College Football Public Betting Trends for Week 5
Below are the most popular sides, totals, underdogs, and props at BetMGM for Week 5 of the 2026 college football season.
Most Bet Teams to Cover (Tickets)
- Ohio State -14
- Alabama -5
- Florida -5.5
- Notre Dame -21
- Tennessee -6.5
Most Bet Totals (Tickets)
- Alabama at Mississippi State: Over 61.5
- Florida at Missouri: Over 57.5
- Ohio State at Iowa: Over 45.5
- Notre Dame at North Carolina: Over 46.5
- Vanderbilt at Georgia: Over 50.5
Most Bet Underdogs to Win (Tickets)
- Iowa +475
- Mississippi State +175
- Kentucky +115
- North Carolina +1050
- Clemson +525
Most Bet Player Props (Tickets)
- Bo Jackson to Rush for 100+ Yards (+220)
- Daniel Hill to Rush for 50+ Yards (-115)
- Faizon Brandon to Rush for 125+ Yards (+1650)
- Fluff Bothwell to Rush for 100+ Yards (+210)
- Jadan Baugh to Rush for 125+ Yards (-125)
Most Bet Anytime Touchdown Scorers (Tickets)
- Micah Gilbert +125
- Jaden Greathouse +350
- Jeremiah Smith -280
- Kamari Moulton +115
- DJ Vonnahme +400
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