NCAA College Football Week 1, 2023 : TV Schedule, Channel, Time, Odds, Picks, Predictions
The 2023 college football season kicked off last week with an exciting lineup of seven games, setting the stage for a thrilling Labor Day weekend of gridiron action. As the calendar turns to September, college football enthusiasts across the nation eagerly anticipate a loaded Week 1 schedule, brimming with high-profile matchups. Notable clashes include the showdown between No. 14 Utah and Florida on Thursday night, the highly anticipated face-off between No. 7 Penn State and West Virginia on Saturday, and a top-10 battle featuring No. 5 LSU against No. 8 Florida State on Sunday. The week's pinnacle clash between ranked opponents is slated for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Orlando's Camping World Stadium.
In this neutral-site spectacle, LSU takes the field as the 2.5-point favorite, as indicated by the latest Week 1 college football odds from the SportsLine Consensus. Meanwhile, the rivalry rekindles as Penn State, a formidable force, stands as a commanding 20.5-point favorite against West Virginia. Adding to the excitement, Thursday's premier matchup unfolds with Utah poised as a 4.5-point favorite in their home turf encounter with Florida. As the anticipation builds and fans prepare for an exhilarating opening week, it's essential to stay abreast of the latest college football predictions from SportsLine's time-tested model before making any picks for Week 1 of the 2023 season.
College football odds for Week 1
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Thursday, Aug. 31
Kent State at UCF (-37, 57.5)
NC State at UConn (+15, 46.5)
Nebraska at Minnesota (-7.5, 43.5)
Florida at Utah (-4.5, 45.5)
Friday, Sept. 1
Miami (OH) at Miami (-17, 45)
Central Michigan at Michigan State (-14.5, 47.5)
Louisville at Georgia Tech (+8, 49.5)
Stanford at Hawaii (+3.5, 60.5)
Saturday, Sept. 2
East Carolina at Michigan (-17.5, 56)
Arkansas State at Oklahoma (-35, 58)
Colorado at TCU (-20.5, 60.5)
Virginia vs. Tennessee (-28, 57.5)
Ohio State at Indiana (+30, 60)
Boise State at Washington (-14.5, 58.5)
Washington State at Colorado State (+12, 54.5)
North Carolina vs. South Carolina (+2.5, 64.5)
MTSU at Alabama (-39, 51.5)
Texas Tech at Wyoming (+14, 52)
West Virginia at Penn State (-20.5, 50.5)
Coastal Carolina at UCLA (-14.5, 65)
Sunday, Sept. 3
Northwestern at Rutgers (-6.5, 40.5)
Oregon State at San Jose State (+16.5, 54.5)
LSU vs. Florida State (+2.5, 58)
Monday, Sept. 4
Clemson at Duke (+12.5, 55.5)