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Week 1 College Football — Week 1
September 3, 2026 at 9:49 PM · College Football · Record through Week 1: 5-2-1
BEST BET
UCLA vs. Cal
UCLA -1.5 -1.5 (-110) — Win
Bantrym is buying the Nico Iamaleava bounce-back under Bob Chesney. Nico's dual-threat ability gives UCLA another dimension, and Chesney's track record building winning programs makes this the spot we're willing to back. We're only asking UCLA to win by two. This is the Week 1 Best Bet.
PICKS
Iowa vs. NIU
Loss
College Football · Iowa/NIU Over 44.5 · O 44.5
Boise State vs. Oregon
Win
College Football · Boise State +24.5 @ Oregon
SMU vs. Florida State
Push
College Football · SMU -3 @ Florida State · -3
Akron vs. Wake Forest
Win
College Football · Akron +27.5 @ Wake Forest · +27.5
★ UCLA vs. Cal
Win
College Football · UCLA -1.5 · -1.5 · (-110)
Bantrym is buying the Nico Iamaleava bounce-back under Bob Chesney. Nico's dual-threat ability gives UCLA another dimension, and Chesney's track record building winning programs makes this the spot we're willing to back. We're only asking UCLA to win by two. This is the Week 1 Best Bet.