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College football Week 0, 2026 expert picks, predictions: Proven expert reveals best bets

SportsLine handicapper Thomas Casale shares his college football best bets with SportsLine

ByThomas CasaleUpdated: Aug 28, 2026 11:45AM ET2 min read

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The Week 0 college football schedule takes place on Saturday, Aug. 29, and it will begin in Ireland with TCU as an 8.5-point favorite against Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Seven more games follow, including Virginia (-4) vs. NC State and Memphis vs. UNLV (-4.5).