The 2017 season is drawing nigh, and the spreads for opening weekend matchups are now in.
Among the top draws on the card for Week 1 include a pair of high-profile games, Florida State taking on Alabama, and Michigan facing Florida.
Alabama and Michigan are both favored to open the season with a win, with the Crimson Tide entering as 7.5-point favorites over the Seminoles, and the Wolverines given a 4.5-point nod over the Gators.
Date | Game | Odds |
---|---|---|
Sat. Sept. 2 | BYU vs. LSU | LSU (-14) |
Sat. Sept. 2 | Michigan vs. Florida | Michigan (-4.5) |
Sat. Sept. 2 | Florida State vs. Alabama | Alabama (-7.5) |
Sun. Sept. 3 | West Virginia vs. Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech (-4.5) |
Mon. Sept. 4 | Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech | Tennessee (-3.5) |
*Odds via Westgate Las Vegas Superbook
Opening weekend will also see the return of a decorated rivalry, as West Virginia squares off against Virginia Tech. The two programs have squared off 51 times from 1912-2005, with the Mountaineers leading the all-time series with a 28-22-1 record.
Tennessee and Georgia Tech will also be renewing pleasantries after a 30-year hiatus. With both teams seen as evenly matched, the Volunteers are currently just 3.5-point favorites to knock off the Yellow Jackets.
BYU and LSU will also be a game to pay attention to, as it marks the first season opener for Ed Orgeron as head coach of the Tigers. LSU is currently 14-point favorites.