College Football Betting News This Week | Games Begin, NCAAF Futures & Betting Analysis | September 28 2026

by Chris Wassel

Updated: September 1, 2026

Hello summer readers to the MyTopSportsbooks weekly rundown on the updated and best betting action in the NCAA College Football! On this page, you can find all the latest news on futures, awards, and some early games. Also, we look at the end of August, a peak into early September, potential injury updates, and an early spotlight of some early prime matchups. This is a must-read source for any information related to college football wagering and will guide you from now into January of 2027.

As you will see in this guide, updates keep rolling in regarding college football betting news and notes around the sport. This could even include some less traditional markets, so keep that in mind.

The college football offseason is finally over! Ladies and gentlemen, that means college football will be played this month! With that, futures markets will awaken with Week 0 beginning August 29th and then Week 1.

Naturally, for the current wagering updates, the prime sportsbooks in 2026 guide is essential. In addition to the futures wagering markets, there are always the Awards. Heisman updates, win totals, and game lines spread throughout the landscape.

NCAAF storylines heading into Week 0

1. A broad look into some of the updated Futures including notable awards, win totals, and more.
2. Teams are setting their rosters and priming for action.
3. Looking at some contenders for the championship
4. Those college football rankings are out so what does it all mean?
5. Are there any possible early surprises?
6. What are we looking toward as some Week 1 matchups loom.

Now, the college football scene hits the big time at the end of August, as college football begins over the weekend. Headline grabbers grab the attention as we wait for players to settle things on the field. Yes, betting lines picked up some from the middle of the month onward. I mean, all it takes is a little extra controversy. Float ideas about eligibility and all those season previews from conferences to schools. The hype train ups the ante.

Sportsbooks are building now in futures markets for conference outcomes, regular season wins, especially Week 0. The current title contenders remain Ohio State, Notre Dame, Indiana, Texas, Oregon, and Georgia. As it stands, the Buckeyes are a co-favorite or slight favorite at +550 to +600. Quite a few teams are in the mix as 15 colleges stand +4000 or shorter currently.

Finally, watch for updated information. Hype is building from the underrated to the overrated. North Carolina and TCU open the college football slate for Week 0. TCU was favored by 6.5 points in that clash (now 9.5). Finally, most of the top college football programs do not play until Week 1 (the weekend of September 5th). Do note there are games from Thursday through Monday for Week 1. Okay, let’s dig in!

Final Conference NCAAF line moves and shifts into Week 0

College Football Conference Favorites

• Big 12 – Texas Tech at -115 (-105 in early August)
• SEC – Georgia at +260 (same in August)
• ACC- Miami (FL) at -145 (-135 in August)
• Big 10 – Ohio State at +180 (same as August)
• PAC 12 – Boise State at +160 (+170 in August)

The NCAAF monthly betting odds movement shift more to weekly as the season starts. Now, this section will cover weekly odds movement for both conference aspirations and the national title, the why it changed, and what other factors contributed to these changes.

We are exploring stories as injury updates, new lineup changes, or unexpected factors that coaches and players have installed into their August and early season plans. For even more analysis, make sure to also check out the best NCAAF odds 2026 breakdown available also at MTS.

Regarding conference futures, the time is now to start shopping. Week 0 features eight games on most sportsbooks. It is good to start getting ready. The regular slate commences Week 1. Conference numbers begin moving now and even more once W’s and L’s appear. Awards Futures do much the same. The 2026-27 college football season really is here!

NCAAF Heisman trophy update, props, and parlays

We are just about at the time where player props and trends can be followed more closely. With Week 0 here, you can expect this page to highlight how players may perform against that week’s opposition. For example, most top Heisman candidates will be padding their stats early in Week 0 and Week 1. Do keep that in mind when it comes to these Futures. There is a long way to go in the season.

When looking at the Week 0 update, the Heisman Trophy is still king among the futures. This is a big reason why the MTS Heisman Trophy betting guide is a page for customers to look at this early. College football betting analysis here is essential.

Our Updated Top 5:

• Arch Manning (Texas)
• Darian Mensah (Miami)
• C.J. Carr (Notre Dame)
• Dante Moore (Oregon)
• Julian Sayin (Ohio State)

So, the current favorites to win the Heisman this season remain C.J. Carr and Arch Manning as they stand around +700 to +750. Carr may still have the edge and an easier schedule. He is followed by Ohio State’s Julian Sayin (+1200) and also Dante Moore of Oregon (+1000 to +1200). Moore is ready for a huge season with the Ducks and the Oregon schedule allows for opportunity.

Josh Hoover at Indiana is a wildcard at +1300 to +1500. If he limits mistakes, the Hoosiers and Hoover may work out. Darian Mensah could make a real splash here. The ACC sets up well for Miami (FL) to sweep through the ACC. Mensah has shown nice form and Clemson may be better than expected. The prime games will shape the Heisman picture as always.

NCAAF news and Week 0 betting impact

Here in this section, you will find news related to player movement, injuries, and how it affects the colleges from a betting impact. Naturally quarterbacks take top billing from week to week but other vital positions include defensive ends, linebackers, wide receivers, and running backs. As the season approaches, the news may not be that earth shattering yet. We look at the Tier 1 contenders here first and peruse downward from there.

Currently, even with the Week 0 schedule, there has been some betting impact. For a slate that is only eight games, some moves were noticeable. Primarily, TCU has moved from a 6.5-point favorite to 9.5 for its Week 0 neutral-site matchup against North Carolina in Dublin. Even the game total has moved to 47.5 points. A little more shifting is possible. After all, TCU is just outside the Top 25 in rankings. North Carolina is improved but the Horned Frogs have higher expectations.

USC (AP Rank 15) is still going with a two-headed running back approach but it should make little difference against San Jose State. The Trojans are a 39.5-point favorite and the moneyline remains off the board. One of the more intriguing games is not Hawaii-Stanford but potentially UNLV-Memphis. The line moved a little (opened at 5.5) but has stabilized around 4.5 points on the side of UNLV. Dan Mullen coached the Running Rebels to another 10-win season last year.

UNLV expects to have a fight with New Mexico and North Dakota State when it comes to the Mountain West Conference. Jai’Den Thomas is going to have a big year running the ball for UNLV and faces a Memphis defense that may be a little off from their rushing defense last season (3.7 yards per carry).

College football betting gone mobile

There are some other games on the Week 0 schedule while a vast majority of the College Football Top 25 gets underway to start September. Hey, the convenience of mobile betting adds juice to the latest odds and markets on games across the country. This includes all options for any and every contest. After all, college football storylines add to the moneylines and more. Odds for the bigger games are already seeing some considerable volume along with Week 0.

Even with lower-tiered Saturday games as the season starts, the phones and tablets will have to be at the ready. Again, MTS delivers with the Best Sportsbooks for mobile betting page. This provides a top-flight setup and simple college football betting analysis. Also, there are promotions that can again help managing that wagering dollar. Weekend betting boosts are already beginning to trend upwards.

Betting choices increase quickly with the opening weekend just about here. Again, Week 0 betting props are out with some Week 1 props as well. By the way, one can wager easily into November as far as some of the larger clashes in this approaching college football season.

NCAA college football betting trends going into Week 1

Ladies and gentlemen, quality customers should bookmark the National Championship betting site to give them an idea of what is happening in the markets across college football and showcasing which teams are making moves up or down on a weekly basis. During the regular season, this page will highlight the shifts.

However, remember 24 of the 25 ranked teams do not start until Week 1. That is a huge reason why they call this a marathon and not a sprint. Do note there is one Top 25 matchup for Week 1. Louisville faces Ole Miss as some believe Ole Miss can still contend in the SEC this season. It is why the Rebels. mainly due to Trinidad Chambliss, could be very strong even against an improving Cardinal squad. The Jeff Brohm led Louisville team did go 9-4 the previous year.

Ole Miss is favored by 6.5 points but movement is expected between now and September 6th. Even SMU (ranked 19th) has an early season Monday night battle with Florida State. That could start to tell us a bit more about the ACC. The first week consists mostly of tuneups. Ohio State, for example, is a 50.5-point favorite against Ball State at home. Even Notre Dame opens on that Sunday as a 20.5-point favorite.

Let us layoff the best college bowls football betting for now. One thing to emphasize is that Week 0 expects to carry a minimal impact into Week 1. It is often why a Week 1 and even Week 2 reset may be necessary for some bettors. After all, the early portion of this college football season features a lot to digest.

What are some other notable NCAAF news stories

As September gets moving, expect updates on the key games of each weekend. However, Week 0 gifts us a chance to offer up some stories that could have short and longer-term betting impacts. It has been interesting to see all the fallout from the court decision that allowed some pros to get that fifth year of eligibility. It has been quite a headache.

Again, the conferences have come down on hard on this with penalties to be assessed. The SEC has ruled here that there will be consequences along with the Big 10. Even the NFL has said that all professionals who go back would not be welcome in the NFL this upcoming season.

The story here is the universal condemnation of this with the biggest commissioners in the college football landscape. Now, honestly this would not have much of an impact when it comes to betting anyway.

Anyway, the college football season is here!

College football odds and news updates from the past

• [August 2026]: A final look into the offseason as Week 0 rapidly approaches.
• [July 2026]: Sorsby moves on plus some updated numbers from the College Football Futures.
• [June 2026]: Line movement crawls as Brandon Sorsby saga continues. Some new games emerge on the odds.
• [May 2026]: Line movement slows as headlines as Brandon Sorsby story begins to evolve. Penn State shapes their program as SEC adds ninth conference game.
• [April 2026]: Noah Rodgers injury was a big development as Texas Tech continued to make waves in the recruiting market. Texas Tech expects to be a watched team in the highly-competitive Big 12.
• [March 2026]: Spring practice reports drive minor line movement, particularly at quarterback-heavy programs, with early spreads for marquee matchups shifting by 1–2 points based on depth chart changes.
• [February 2026]: NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision futures markets adjust after early spring roster updates, with transfer portal additions shortening several teams’ championship odds from +2000 to +1400.

You can also dig into the FAQs as the season approaches as those will change.

Chris Wassel

Chris Wassel is a veteran sports writer, editor, and betting analyst with nearly three decades of experience covering sports, fantasy sports, and wagering. A longtime member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA), the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA), and several sports betting communities, Chris has built a reputation for combining d...

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