If it's August, that means college football is around the corner. It's also time for some longshot bets. Out of all the sports, I believe college football offers the most value in futures betting. That means more longshots cashing at higher odds. We saw it last year with Indiana winning the National Championship and Fernando Mendoza taking home the Heisman Trophy.
When searching for college football longshot bets to make at the best betting apps, a couple of things I look for are experience, favorable schedules, and stability at the quarterback position. Teams that possess those traits have the ability to surprise.
Here are my favorite longshot bets in college football entering the 2026 season, including a Heisman pick and surprise team to win the National Championship.
Which overlooked SEC team is the best longshot to win the conference, and which surprise team should you back to win the national title? And which quarterback at 25-1 has a real shot at the Heisman Trophy? Join SportsLine right now to see Thomas Casale's top longshot plays and other insights, all from a proven expert!
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