As college football fans, the excitement peaks as we approach Week 1. Although matchups like Texas vs. Ohio State and LSU vs. Clemson take the headlines, the opening night promises thrilling games like Boise State vs. South Florida and Nebraska vs. Cincinnati.

According to the latest college football odds, Boise State is favored by 5.5 points against USF, while Cincinnati is a 6.5-point underdog against Nebraska.

Before you make your bets, consider these top betting picks from SportsLine’s model:

Week 1 College Football Best Bets for Thursday, Aug. 28:

• Boise State -5.5 vs. South Florida (-112)
• Cincinnati +6.5 vs. Nebraska (-105)
• Over 43.5 points in Buffalo vs. Minnesota (-115)

The model forecasts a parlay of these bets would yield significant returns, with a potential payout of +589.

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For those curious about the team performances:

Boise State has a strong record coming off an 11-win season and returns key players, although they will miss running back Ashton Jeanty. The model expects them to dominate.

Cincinnati, although struggling recently, has a favorable history in opening games, and their fans can expect a resilient performance against Nebraska.

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