The 2025 college football season moves into full swing this Labor Day Weekend with competitive matchups from Thursday through Monday. Among the highlights, preseason favorite Arch Manning takes the field for No. 1 Texas as they face No. 3 Ohio State. The Longhorns are 1.5-point underdogs. No. 8 Alabama will square off against Florida State as a 13.5-point favorite, while No. 4 Clemson faces No. 9 LSU, with Clemson favored by 3.5 points.
Before placing bets on Week 1, check out the insights from the legendary Vegas expert Bruce Marshall, known for his success in sports betting and analysis. In the past, Marshall has shown impressive returns, going 64-43 last season. He consistently evaluates trends to provide betting guides for each matchup.
Key Predictions
- Tennessee vs. Syracuse: Marshall suggests backing Tennessee (-13.5) based on trends showing Tennessee’s head coach Josh Heupel is undefeated against the spread in non-conference regular season matchups since 2022.
This week, there are several games to consider:
- Boise State vs. South Florida (+5.5, 62.5)
- Ohio vs. Rutgers (-15.5, 51.5)
- Alabama vs. Florida State (+13.5, 50.5)
For comprehensive insights and further details, refer to SportsLine’s full Week 1 betting guide.
