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SportsLine's Model Forecasts Upsets and Tight Contests in Week 1 College Football
30 Aug
Summary
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- SportsLine's model backs Nevada to cover 43.5-point spread against Penn State
- Model projects LSU (+4) to cover against Clemson, and Under (47.5) to hit in Texas vs. Ohio State

As the 2025 college football season kicks off, fans can take advantage of the latest bet365 bonus code CBSBET365 to access either $200 in bonus bets with a $5+ bet, or a $1,000 first bet safety net. The Week 1 schedule is underway, and it includes a highly anticipated matchup between Nevada and Penn State at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
According to the latest odds, the Nittany Lions are heavy 43.5-point favorites against the Wolf Pack. However, SportsLine's advanced computer model is backing Nevada to cover the spread in over 50% of simulations. The model is also projecting No. 9 LSU (+4) to cover against No. 4 Clemson, while the Under (47.5) hits in almost 60% of simulations for the clash between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State.
These predictions are part of SportsLine's proven track record of success in college football betting. The model has generated a profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread picks since its inception, and was a profitable 27-16 combined on money-line and over/under college football picks in 2024.