College Football Picks

USC is 1-2 against the spread through three games, failing to cover as a big favorite in both prior spots. Joe Jensen takes Rutgers to cover the 23.5-point spread at SHI Stadium.

Joe Jensen takes SMU getting the points at Louisville in one of Week 3’s closest ACC matchups, with the Mustangs’ Week 1 road win at Florida State and last year’s 38-6 blowout of Louisville driving the play.

The Beehive Boot returns to Rice-Eccles Stadium. Joe Jensen takes Utah State to cover the 27.5-point spread with rivalry factors and Morgan Scalley’s conservative first-year approach in play.

Kentucky just lost by 28 to Alabama at home. Now they travel to Kyle Field to face a Texas A&M team that has outscored opponents 98-20. Joe Jensen backs the Aggies to cover.

Georgia’s spread has moved from -17.5 to -24.5 since opening. Joe Jensen takes Arkansas to cover in their SEC opener at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Penn State is laying nearly 40 points at home, but its nation-leading defense could shut Buffalo out for stretches. Joe Jensen backs the Under at Beaver Stadium.

Notre Dame hosts Michigan State in the Battle for the Megaphone. Mike Mann backs the Spartans to cover the big number in South Bend, with CJ Carr’s Heisman-favorite start facing an offensively experienced Michigan State team.

The line has moved four points toward Houston since opening. Joe Jensen backs the Cougars getting the points at Galaxy Stadium, with Willie Fritz’s road ATS profile and Texas Tech’s uninspiring 2026 start driving the play.

Miami is on the road in an ACC divisional matchup with Darian Mensah continuing his Heisman-favorite start. Joe Jensen takes the Over as both teams project to score in the ACC opener.

Two Top-10 defenses meet in a marquee non-conference showdown in Austin. Joe Jensen takes the Under, backed by last year’s 14-7 meeting and both teams’ defensive strength.