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Week 1 best bets: How to bet Notre Dame-Wisconsin, Texas-Texas State, Michigan State-Toledo and more

Week 1 college football kicks off with fans and bettors chasing the season’s hottest bets

By · Published September 8, 2026  13:13 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026  00:36 UTC

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As Week 1 of the 2026 college football season begins, fans and bettors alike feel a surge of anticipation, eyes fixed on the opening slate of matchups. The Notre Dame‑Wisconsin clash at Lambeau Field, Texas‑Texas State and Michigan State‑Toledo are among the games drawing early betting interest. This buzz stems from the launch of the first betting windows, prompting punters to seek the best odds and predictions before the kickoff.

CBS Sports rolls out its Week 1 picks, highlighting a model that backs California and LSU, while Yahoo Sports publishes a comprehensive betting guide, covering odds for every opening game. SportsLine contributes expert predictions, naming top bets across the slate. The next focus will be how betting lines shift as early money flows and how the highlighted picks perform in the opening contests.

Tracking updates from the same outlets will reveal whether the model‑favored teams sustain their advantage and which wagers deliver the strongest returns.

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Which Week 1 matchups are highlighted for betting interest?

The trend spotlights Notre Dame vs Wisconsin, Texas vs Texas State, and Michigan State vs Toledo among the opening games.

Which outlets provide betting models or predictions for Week 1?

CBS Sports offers picks and a model backing California and LSU; Yahoo Sports supplies a full betting guide; SportsLine shares expert picks; Goodbullhunting.com publishes a “Thermometer” snapshot of sentiment.

Where can fans find reactions to the opening games?

fox11online.com reports fan excitement at Lambeau Field, describing Notre Dame fans as awe‑inspired and Badgers fans as excited for the premier matchup.

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