Alabama scores a touchdown against Georgia in a SEC showdown on Sat., Sept. 30. The ‘Tide won 41-37. … [+]
The huge Week 5 showdown between Georgia and Alabama went the Crimson Tide’s way in a wild fourth quarter and finish. Alabama built a 21-0 first quarter lead, but lost it inside the final three minutes. A 75-yard touchdown strike from new Heisman Trophy favorite Jalen Milroe to Ryan Williams seconds later put ‘Bama back on top and they held on for a 41-34 win. That victory also moved Alabama to No. 1 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll followed by Texas, Ohio State, Tennessee and Georgia as fans follow the watch and wager action more closely with the games ahead deciding the 12-team college football playoff.
But beyonnd the SEC and Big Ten dominance occupying 12 of the top 13 spots in this week’s Top 25 poll, UNLV entered the AP Top 25 for the first time in program history. That’s quite a turnaround in two years for a Las Vegas program that had been among the worst in college football for decades, and is staying in the Mountain West as five other schools including No. 21 Boise State leave the MWC to the new Pac 12 by 2026.
The Week 6 college football schedule to kickoff October includes just one Top 25 matchup.
FanDuel is the official odds provider for The Associated Press, who selects voters for the AP Poll from sports reporters around the country who cover college football.
AP Top 25 Week 6 Matchups and Odds
College football odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting. All times Eastern and betting favorites (-) listed. Check back for added picks and ATS notes.
Friday, Oct. 4
- No. 6 Oregon (-24.5) vs. Michigan State | 9 p.m. | FOX
- No. 25 UNLV (-6.5) vs. Syracuse at | 9 p.m. | FS1
Saturday, Oct. 5
- No. 1 Alabama (-23.5) at Vanderbilt | 4:15 | SEC Network
- No. 2 Texas | Bye
- No. 3 Ohio State (-20.5) vs. Iowa | 3:30 p.m. | CBS – Bet Iowa
- No. 4 Tennessee (-13.5) at Arkansas | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
- No. 5 Georgia (-24.5) vs. Auburn | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 7 Penn State (-27.5) vs. UCLA | 12 p.m. | FOX
- No. 8 Miami (-10.5) at California | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 9 Missouri at No. 25 Texas A&M (-2.5) | 12 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+
- No. 10 Michigan at Washington (-2.5) | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
- No. 11 Southern California (-8.5) at Minnesota | 7:30 p.m. | BTN
- No. 12 Ole Miss (-9.5) at South Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 13 LSU | Bye
- No. 14 Notre Dame | Bye
- No. 15 Clemson (-14.5) at Florida State | 7 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 16 Iowa State (-12.5) vs. Baylor | 7:30 p.m. | FOX
- No. 17 BYU | Bye
- No. 18 Utah | Bye
- No. 19 Oklahoma | Bye
- No. 20 Kansas State | Bye
- No. 21 Boise State (-26.5) vs. Utah State | 7 p.m. | FOX
- No. 22 Louisville (-6.5) vs. SMU| 12 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 23 Indiana (-13.5) at Northwestern | 3:30 p.m. | BTN
- No. 24 Illinois | Bye
Other receiving votes: Arizona 106, Pittsburgh 42, Nebraska 30, Boston College 18, Iowa 17, James Madison 13, Oklahoma State 8, South Carolina 8, Rutgers 7, Kentucky 6, Navy 6, SMU 4, Army 2, Colorado 1.
Notable Line Moves Week 6
Circa Sports in Las Vegas opens the weekly college football lines on Sunday morning following each week’s NCAA football games. Here are the notable line moves with updates on FanDuel.
- Georgia -20 to -24.5
- Penn State -24 to -27.5
- Tennessee -11 to -13.5
- Boise State -24 to -26.5
Next week’s key Top 25 games include:
- Texas (-14.5) vs. Oklahoma
- Ohio State (-2.5) at Oregon
- Ole Miss (-3.5) at LSU
- Penn State (-2.5) at USC
More big watch and wager action ahead on Oct. 19 as well with Georgia at Texas (-2.5) and Alabama (-2.5) at Tennessee.
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