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College Football Betting Trends

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Check out the latest College Football betting trends for Week 8 games scheduled on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Duke at Virginia Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Scott Stadium - 50.5 ppg; 2-2 O/U

  • Virginia has won 6 straight home games when facing Duke and is the favorite, given a 55% chance to win.
  • Virginia has covered the spread in 6 straight home games when facing Duke and is given a 53.5% chance to cover -1.5-points.
  • Duke Over 6 straight road games when facing a non-AP ranked school.

UMass at UConn Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field - 66 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • UConn has won 13 straight home games as the favorite. UConn faces UMass as the favorite given an 87.5% chance to win.
  • UConn has covered the spread in 4 straight home games as a favorite. UConn faces UMass as the favorite given a 52.4% chance to cover -14.5-points.
  • UMass Over 5 of 6 non-conference road games.

Army at Tulsa Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Chapman Stadium - 55 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • Tulsa has lost 3 of 4 games but is the favorite despite this, given a 54.5% chance to beat Army.
  • Tulsa has seen the home team cover the spread in 6 of 7 games. Tulsa is home and given a 52.4% chance to cover -1.5-points against Army.
  • Tulsa Over 5 straight games when playing in October.

Air Force at Wyoming Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium - 45 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • Wyoming has won 11 straight home games when facing a school from Colorado but is the underdog despite this, given a 37% chance to beat Air Force.
  • Wyoming has covered the spread in 5 straight home games when facing a school from Colorado as the underdog. Wyoming faces Air Force as the underdog with a 53.5% chance to cover +5.5-points.
  • Wyoming Under 9 of 10 conference games.

NC State at Stanford Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Stanford Stadium - 54.3 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • NC State has lost 6 straight road games but is the favorite despite this, given a 72.6% chance to beat Stanford.
  • NC State has failed to cover the spread in 6 straight road games and faces Stanford, given a 54.1% chance to cover -6.5-points.
  • NC State Over 7 of 8 road games vs non-AP ranked schools.

Check out the latest College Football betting trends for Week 8 games scheduled on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Texas Tech at Cincinnati Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Nippert Stadium - 59.3 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Texas Tech has won 9 straight conference games and is the favorite, given an 81.5% chance to beat Cincinnati.
  • Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in 7 straight games when facing an AP ranked school as the underdog. Cincinnati faces Texas Tech as the underdog given a 52.4% chance to cover +10.5-points.
  • Texas Tech Under 7 straight road games when playing in October as a favorite.

Indiana at Michigan Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Michigan Stadium - 39.8 ppg; 1-4 O/U

  • Indiana has won 27 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school and is the favorite against Michigan, given a 73.5% chance to win.
  • Indiana has dropped the spread in 7 of 8 games and faces Michigan, given a 54.1% chance to cover -7-points.
  • Michigan Under 6 straight conference home games.

Rutgers at Northwestern Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Ryan Field - 53 ppg; 1-0-1 O/U

  • Northwestern has won 13 straight games when playing as a favorite in October. Northwestern is the favorite against Rutgers given an 88.9% chance to win.
  • Rutgers has dropped the spread in 10 straight games when facing an AP ranked school in October. Rutgers faces Northwestern given a 51.9% chance to cover +16.5-points.
  • Rutgers Under 7 of 8 games when facing a school from Illinois.

LSU at Auburn Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Jordan-Hare Stadium - 56.7 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • The favorite has won 4 of 5 games between LSU and Auburn. LSU is the favorite given a 75% chance to win.
  • Auburn has failed to cover the spread in 6 straight conference home games and faces LSU, given a 53.5% chance to cover +7.5-points.
  • Auburn Under 6 straight home games when facing an AP ranked school as the underdog in October.

Pittsburgh at Miami-Florida Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Hard Rock Stadium - 72.2 ppg; 3-0 O/U

  • Miami-Florida has won 20 of 21 home games when facing a non-AP ranked school as a Top 15 AP ranked school. Miami-Florida is the favorite given a 94.3% chance to beat Pittsburgh.
  • Miami-Florida has failed to cover the spread in 15 of 16 home games when facing a non-AP ranked school as a favorite in October. Miami-Florida faces Pittsburgh as the favorite given a 53.5% chance to cover -19.5-points.
  • Pittsburgh Over 6 straight games when facing an AP ranked school in October.

West Virginia at TCU Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Amon G Carter Stadium - 45 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • West Virginia has lost 6 straight road games when facing a non-AP ranked school and is the underdog, given a 24.4% chance to beat TCU.
  • West Virginia has covered the spread in 8 of 9 games when facing TCU and is given a 51.5% chance to cover +10.5-points.
  • West Virginia Under 7 straight games.

Western Michigan at Toledo Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Glass Bowl - 64.5 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • Western Michigan has won 8 straight conference games but is the underdog despite this, given a 42.6% chance to beat Toledo.
  • The underdog has covered the spread in 4 straight games between Western Michigan and Toledo. Western Michigan is the underdog given a 49.5% chance to cover +3-points.
  • Toledo Under 4 straight games when facing a school from Michigan as the favorite.

Rice at FAU Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Flagler Credit Union Stadium - 56.7 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Rice has seen the favorite win 12 straight games. FAU is the favorite given a 76.5% chance to win.
  • FAU has covered the spread in 6 straight games when playing as a favorite. FAU is the favorite against Rice given a 51.9% chance to cover -7.5-points.
  • FAU Over 7 of 8 games when facing a non-AP ranked school in October.

California at SMU Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Gerald J Ford Stadium - 50.3 ppg; 1-3 O/U

  • SMU has won 16 straight conference home games and is the favorite, given a 91.7% chance to beat California.
  • California has failed to cover the spread in 5 of 6 games when playing in October and faces SMU, given a 51.9% chance to cover +18.5-points.
  • SMU Under 7 straight conference home games.

Miami-Ohio at Central Michigan Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium - 37.5 ppg; 1-3 O/U

  • Miami-Ohio has seen the favorite win 21 of 22 games. Miami-Ohio is the favorite with a 59.7% chance to beat Central Michigan.
  • Miami-Ohio has covered the spread in 6 straight games when facing Central Michigan and is given a 51.9% chance to cover -3-points.
  • Central Michigan Under 6 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school as the underdog.

Akron at Kent State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Dix Stadium - 37.7 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • Akron has lost 9 of 10 road games when playing in October and is the underdog against Kent State, given a 44.4% chance to win.
  • Kent State has seen the home team cover the spread in 7 straight games. Kent State is home with a 51.5% chance to cover -3-points against Akron.
  • Kent State Under 7 straight games when facing a school from Ohio as the favorite.

Baylor at Kansas Betting Trends

Venue Stats: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium - 57 ppg; 3-0 O/U

  • Kansas has seen the favorite win 10 straight games. Baylor is the favorite given a 58.3% chance to win.
  • Baylor has covered the spread in 12 straight games when facing Kansas and is given a 51.2% chance to cover -3-points.
  • Baylor Over 6 straight road games when facing a non-AP ranked school in October.

Oregon at Illinois Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Gies Memorial Stadium - 55.5 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • Oregon has won 12 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school in October and is the favorite, given a 78% chance to beat Illinois.
  • Oregon has covered the spread in 7 straight road games when playing in October and faces Illinois, given a 51.9% chance to cover -9.5-points.
  • Oregon Under 8 of 9 games when playing as a favorite in October.

Hawaii at Northern Illinois Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium - 43.5 ppg; 1-1 O/U

  • Northern Illinois has lost 8 straight games and is the underdog, given a 37.7% chance to beat Hawaii.
  • Northern Illinois has dropped the spread in 12 of 13 home games and faces Hawaii, given a 53.5% chance to cover +4.5-points.
  • Hawaii Under 7 straight conference games.

Tennessee at South Carolina Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Williams-Brice Stadium - 63.8 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • Tennessee has won 18 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school as an AP ranked school. Tennessee faces South Carolina as the underdog despite this given a 46.5% chance to win.
  • Tennessee has covered the spread in 6 straight games when facing a school from South Carolina as the underdog. Tennessee is the underdog against South Carolina with a 52.8% chance to cover +2.5-points.
  • Tennessee Under 8 of 9 games when playing in October.

Sacramento State at Ball State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Scheumann Stadium - 60.5 ppg; 2-0 O/U

  • Scaramento State has lost 5 straight games and is the underdog against Ball State, given an 18.5% chance to win.
  • Ball State has covered the spread in 7 straight home games when playin gin October and faces Sacramento State, given a 51.5% chance to cover -14.5-points.
  • Ball State Over 8 of 9 games.

BYU at UCF Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Acrisure Bounce House - 62.3 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • BYU has won 16 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school and is the favorite, given a 72.1% chance to beat UCF.
  • BYU has covered the spread in 10 straight games as a favorite. BYU is the favorite against UCF given a 53.5% chance to cover -6.5-points.
  • UCF Under 6 straight games when playing in Florida as an underdog.

Texas A&M at Alabama Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium - 62 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • Alabama has won 10 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school and is the favorite against Texas A&M, given an 85.2% chance to win.
  • Texas A&M has failed to cover the spread in 8 of 9 games as the underdog. Texas A&M faces Alabama as an underdog given a 51.5% chance to cover +13.5-points.
  • Alabama Under 7 of 8 conference home games.

Bowling Green at Buffalo Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Broadview Stadium - 44.3 ppg; 1-2-1 O/U

  • Bowling Green has won 4 straight games when playing as the underdog. Bowling Green is the underdog against Buffalo given a 42.6% chance to win.
  • Buffalo has failed to cover the spread in 7 of 8 games as a favorite. Buffalo faces Bowling Green as the favorite given a 52.8% chance to cover -3-points.
  • Bowling Green Over 7 of 8 road games as an underdog.

Michigan State at UCLA Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Rose Bowl - 50.7 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • Michigan State has lost 13 straight games when facing an AP ranked school and is the underdog against UCLA, given a 16.7% chance to win.
  • UCLA has covered the spread in 7 straight games and faces Michigan State, given a 53.5% chance to cover -14.5-points.
  • UCLA Under 6 staight games when playing in October as a favorite.

Boston College at Georgia Tech Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Bobby Dodd Stadium - 51 ppg; 2-2 O/U

  • Georgia Tech has won 9 of 10 conference home games and is the favorite, given a 67.2% chance to beat Boston College.
  • Georgia Tech has failed to cover the spread in 6 straight games when playing as the favorite. Georgia Tech is the favorite against Boston College given a 52.8% chance to cover -4.5-points.
  • Georgia Tech Over 7 straight conference games.

North Texas at Navy Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - 58.5 ppg; 2-0 O/U

  • Navy has won 14 straight home games when facing a non-AP ranked school but is the underdog despite this, given a 47.6% chance to beat North Texas.
  • North Texas has seen the home team cover the spread in 5 straight games. Navy is home and given a 52.4% chance to cover +2.5-points.
  • North Texas Over 9 straight games when playing in October.

Oklahoma at Mississippi State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Davis Wade Stadium - 69.7 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Mississippi State has lost 9 straight games when playing in October and is the underdog against Oklahoma, given a 37% chance to win.
  • Mississippi State has seen the favorite cover the spread in 5 straight home games. Oklahoma is the favorite given a 51.5% chance to cover -5.5-points
  • Mississippu State Over 8 straight home games when playing in October.

Iowa at Minnesota Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Huntington Bank Stadium - 49.8 ppg; 1-3 O/U

  • Iowa has won 14 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school and is the favorite, given a 72.1% chance to beat Minnesota.
  • Iowa has covered the spread in 7 straight conference road games and faces Minnesota, given a 53.5% chance to cover -6.5-points.
  • Minnesota Under 7 of 8 home games.

Kansas State at Arizona State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Mountain America Stadium - 64.3 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Arizona State has won 5 of 6 home games when playing in October as the underdog. Arizona State is the underdog against Kansas State given a 47.6% chance to win.
  • Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in 10 of 11 road games when playing as a favorite. Kansas State is the favorite against Arizona State given a 52.8% chance to cover -2.5-points.
  • Kansas State Over 5 straight road games when playing in October.

Eastern Michigan at Ohio Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Peden Stadium - 47.7 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • Ohio has won 16 straight home games and is the favorite against Eastern Michigan, given an 82.5% chance to win.
  • Ohio has covered the spread in 9 of 10 conference home games and faces Eastern Michigan, given a 52.8% chance to cover -11.5-points.
  • The Under has hit in 5 straight meetings.

UL Monroe at Troy Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Veterans Memorial Stadium - 61.7 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • UL Monroe has lost 15 straight road games in October and is the underdog against Troy, given a 17.5% chance to win.
  • UL Monroe has failed to cover the spread in 7 straight games when playing in October and faces Troy, given a 51.5% chance to cover +13.5-points.
  • Troy Under 11 of 12 games.

Old Dominion at Louisiana Tech Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Origin Bak Field at Joe Aillet Stadium - 69.7 ppg; 3-0 O/U

  • Louisiana Tech has won 9 of 10 home games and is the favorite against Old Dominion, given an 83.9% chance to win.
  • Old Dominion has failed to cover the spread in 6 of 7 games and faces Louisiana Tech, given a 52.4% chance to cover +13.5-points.
  • Louisiana Tech Over 6 straight home games.

San Jose State at Nevada Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Mackay Stadium - 53 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Nevada has won 9 straight home games when facing a school from California as the favorite. Nevada is the favorite against San Jose State given a 70.4% chance to win.
  • San Jose State has seen the road team cover the spread in 8 straight games. San Jose State is the road team with a 51.5% chance to cover +6-points against Nevada.
  • San Jose State Under 6 straight games.

Louisiana at Southern Miss Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Renasant Stadium - 52 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Southern Miss has lost 20 of 21 games when playing as an underdog. Southern Miss faces Louisiana as the underdog given a 24.4% chance to win.
  • Southern Miss has failed to cover the spread in 6 straight conference games and faces Louisiana, given a 53.5% chance to cover -10.5-points.
  • Louisiana Under 6 straight games as the favorite.

Boise State at Washington State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Gesa Field - 48.3 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Boise State has won 9 straight games when facing a non-AP ranked school in October and is the favorite, given an 84.6% chance to beat Washington State.
  • Washington State has covered the spread in 6 straight games when playing as the underdog in October. Washington State faces Boise State as the underdog given a 52.4% chance to cover +13.5-points.
  • Washington State Under 7 straight home games when playing in October.

San Diego State at Colorado State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Canvas Stadium - 69 ppg; 4-0 O/U

  • Colorado State has lost 8 straight conference games and is the underdog, given a 49.5% chance to beat San Diego State.
  • Colorado State has seen the favorite cover the spread in 6 straight home games. San Diego State is the favorite given a 51.2% chance to cover -1.5-points.
  • Kennesaw State Under 7 of 8 games.

Virginia Tech at Clemson Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Memorial Stadium (Clemson) - 42 ppg; 2-2 O/U

  • Clemson has won 4 of 5 games and is the favorite, given a 58.3% chance to beat Virginia Tech.
  • Clemson has dropped the spread in 9 straight home games when facing a non-AP ranked school in October and faces Virginia Tech, given a 54.5% chance to cover -2.5-points.
  • Virginia Tech Under 7 straight games when facing a school from South Carolina.

Colorado at Oklahoma State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Boone Pickens Stadium - 66.3 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • Colorado has lost 8 straight conference games and is the underdog against Oklahoma State, given a 19.6% chance to win.
  • Oklahoma State has covered the spread in 7 straight conference games and faces Colorado, given a 52.8% chance to cover -13.5-points.
  • Oklahoma State Over 10 of 11 home games when facing a non-AP ranked school as the favorite in October.

Georgia State at Arkansas State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Centennial Bank Stadium - 65 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • The home team has won 4 of 5 games between Georgia State and Arkansas State. Arkansas State is home but the underdog despite this, given a 47.6% chance to win.
  • Arkansas State has covered the spread in 7 of 8 home games as an underdog. Arkansas State is the underdog given a 52.8% chance to cover +2.5-points against Georgia State.
  • Arkansas State Under 6 straight games as an underdog in October.

Utah State at Texas State Betting Trends

Venue Stats: UFCU Stadium - 76.8 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • Utah State has lost 18 of 19 road games as an underdog. Utah State faces Texas State as the underdog given a 20.4% chance to win.
  • Utah State has failed to cover the spread in 13 straight road games when playing in October and faces Texas State, given a 51.9% chance to cover +13.5-points.
  • Texas State Over 5 straight games when playing in October.

Vanderbilt at Kentucky Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Kroger Field - 63.8 ppg; 3-1 O/U

  • Kentucky has lost 5 straight games when playing as a favorite in October. Kentucky faces Vanderbilt as the favorite given an 81.5% chance to win.
  • Vanderbilt has covered the spread in 11 of 12 road games when playing as an underdog. Vanderbilt is the underdog against Kentucky given a 52.4% chance to cover +10.5-points.
  • Vanderbilt Over 7 of 8 conference games.

Ole Miss at Texas Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium - 50 ppg; 1-3 O/U

  • Texas has won 4 straight home games when facing a Top 15 AP ranked school and is the favorite, given a 61.9% chance to beat Ole Miss.
  • Texas has failed to cover the spread in 7 straight games when playing in October as an AP ranked school. Texas faces Ole Miss with a 51.2% chance to cover -3.5-points.
  • Ole Miss Under 7 straight games when facing a school from Texas as the underdog.

USC at Wisconsin Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Camp Randall Stadium - 47.7 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • USC has won 6 of 7 games and is the favorite against Wisconsin, given a 60.8% chance to win.
  • The team ranked 16th in the AP Poll has dropped the spread in 9 straight games. USC is ranked 16th and faces Wisconsin given a 51.5% chance to cover -3-points.
  • Wisconsin Under 9 straight conference home games.

Syracuse at UNC Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Kenan Stadium - 50.5 ppg; 1-1 O/U

  • Syracuse has lost 11 straight conference games and is the underdog against UNC, given a 26.7% chance to win.
  • UNC has dropped the spread in 13 of 14 home games when facing a non-AP ranked school and faces Syracuse, given a 52.4% chance to cover -8.5-points.
  • UNC Under 5 straight games as a favorite.

Iowa State at Arizona Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Casino Del Sol Stadium - 47.3 ppg; 1-2 O/U

  • Arizona has won 10 straight home games when facing a non-AP ranked school and is the favorite, given a 76.5% chance to beat Iowa State.
  • Iowa State has failed to cover the spread in 6 straight games when playing in October and faces Arizona, given a 52.8% chance to cover +10.5-points.
  • Arizona Under 9 of 10 home games when facing a non-AP ranked school.

UTSA at Tulane Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Yulman Stadium - 48.3 ppg 1-2 O/U

  • Tulane has won 10 straight home games but is the underdog despite this, given a 45.5% chance to beat UTSA.
  • Tulane has seen the underdog cover the spread in 7 straight home games. Tulane is the underdog with a 54.5% chance to cover +3-points against UTSA.
  • Tulane Under 6 straight conference games.

North Dakota State at New Mexico Betting Trends

Venue Stats: University Stadium - 63.3 ppg; 2-1 O/U

  • New Mexico has won 10 straight home games and is the favorite, given a 66.1% chance to beat North Dakota State.
  • New Mexico has covered the spread in 4 straight home games and faces North Dakota State, given a 52.8% chance to cover -4.5-points.
  • New Mexico Under 4 of 5 conference games.

Houston at Utah Betting Trends

Venue Stats: Rice-Eccles Stadium - 57.8 ppg; 2-2 O/U

  • Utah is on a 12-game winning streak and is the favorite, given a 71.4% chance to beat Houston.
  • Houston has covered the spread in 7 straight conference road games and faces Utah, given a 51.5% chance to cover +6.5-points.
  • Utah Over 8 of 9 home games when playing in October as a favorite.
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Thom Cunningham is the Lineups.com News Editor. He has worked in sports media for almost two decades as a content producer, including roles at Spectrum, VegasInsider.com, Oddschecker and VSiN. Over the last decade he has focused on the sports betting and gaming space, tracking insights and data analytics and covering markets from the NFL to the Oscars. His MLB picks are also graded by DailyOverlay, which ranks industry experts.

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