College Football Handicapping Articles

2026 USC Trojans Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/10/2026

When the USC Trojans football team hired Lincoln Riley, they thought they were getting a guy that could lead their program back to the glory days of the early 2000s. While the adjustment to the Big Ten has been anything but easy for any newcomer, USC has particularly struggled with the new level of competition the schedule brings. Last year it was a trip up loss to Illinois and a rather poor defense that kept them from the playoff conversation.

2026 Michigan Wolverines Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/7/2026

It is no secret that the last few years have been like a rollercoaster for Michigan and their fans. From the end of the Harbaugh era, to the quick end of Sherrone Moore’s tenure, paired with the hiring of Kyle Wittingham, and the underwhelming season Bryce Underwood has last season after being labeled as a program cornerstone (and getting paid like one), there has been a whole lot of crash and burn in Ann Arbor. Despite the noise, Wittingham brings a level of consistency that Michigan has not had in quite some time.

2026 Oklahoma Sooners Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/6/2026

Last year, the Oklahoma Sooners football squad broke through and reached the playoffs for the first time as a member of the SEC. Brent Venables is returning most of their offense from a season ago, while the defense should be strong once again. Venables has reached the first milestone, but now he is looking to lengthen his stay in Norman by building a consistent playoff-caliber roster. John Mateer has taken the offseason seriously, and he has shown flashes of excellence, and he needs to show that on the field as he could really elevate this offense and make the Sooners a more complete team.

2026-27 Heisman Trophy Predictions and Best Bets for Winner
by Joey House - 8/5/2026

The 2026 Heisman Trophy race is heating up as college football prepares for another highly competitive season. With the regular season just weeks away, betting markets and analysts have identified a clear group of frontrunners, dominated by quarterbacks from high-profile programs. These candidates bring proven production from 2025, surrounding talent, and team expectations that position them for national attention.

2026 BYU Cougars Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/4/2026

BYU burst onto the scene last season, dominating their schedule and putting themselves in a playoff bubble spot. However, two losses to conference rival Texas Tech ultimately kept them out of the playoffs. Kalani Sitake has established a strong winning culture, and one that he believes in as he turned down any interest in the Penn State job. Now, it is up to him and his team to elevate their status from emerging Big 12 competitors to a playoff threat. They have some veterans returning at key positions, and the Cougars have a lot to like about their quarterback situation.

2026 Ole Miss Rebels Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/3/2026

After piecing together one of the most complete teams and seasons in their program’s history, the Ole Miss Rebels fumbled it all away when it mattered most. It is hard to completely blame the Rebels as they were completely abandoned by their head coach, and many of their other coaches, right before the playoffs began. Looking ahead to this season, all Rebels stakeholders have circled their Week 3 matchup against the LSU Tigers and Lane Kiffin.

2026 Texas A&M Aggies Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/3/2026

The Texas A&M Aggies reached the College Football Playoff last season after a strong regular season. However, Mike Elko and his squad’s first playoff appearance was short-lived as they were upset by the 10-seed Miami Hurricanes. Now, the Aggies are looking to shake off some of the inconsistencies that limited them down the stretch and win the SEC and the National Championship.

2026 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/31/2026

It has been a whirlwind of a time for Texas Tech since last year’s early playoff exit. After winning the conference championship, Texas Tech looked like they could be primed for a run, but Oregon quieted them with a resounding 23-0 win. The Red Raiders got right back to work by bringing in a strong transfer class that was headlined by Brendan Sorsby.

2026 LSU Tigers Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/30/2026

The Tigers are fresh off a wildly disappointing season where they posted a 7-6 record and failed to do anything significant. However, the belief in the program remains after a strong move that shook the college football landscape. LSU hired Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss right before the Rebels’ playoff run, adding more hatred to the rivalry. Kiffin not only abandoned his team but proceeded to bring a good portion of his coaching staff and eventually some of his players.

2026 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/29/2026

Kalen DeBoer had incredibly big shoes to fill when he entered Tuscaloosa, perhaps the biggest ever. While he hasn’t brought a national championship to Alabama, he did put together a 10-win season and put Alabama back in the playoffs. While they were able to avenge their regular season loss to Oklahoma by eliminating them in the first round of the playoffs, they were completely embarrassed by Indiana in the next round. As DeBoer’s tenure continues to increase, the expectations are increasing as well.

2026 Miami Hurricanes Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/29/2026

After years of failing expectations, Miami finally took a big step forward last season, reaching the National Championship game. They weren’t able to get it done in the end, but they seemed to take a big step forward as a program. Now the focus isn’t getting back to playoff relevancy, it is staying consistent in this new era of college football. Miami lost a lot of talent from last year’s roster, but they also put together one of best portal classes in the country.

2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/28/2026

Last season the Indiana Hoosiers flipped the college football landscape upside down as they beat Miami to win the National Championship. Curt Cignetti and his coaching staff led the Hoosiers to an incredible undefeated season, a Big Ten Championship, and the first National Championship in program history. As we move our attention to the upcoming season, the expectations for Indiana have changed. They are no longer underdogs, and the expectation is for them to be right back in the College Football Playoff mix.

2026 Georgia Bulldogs Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/27/2026

After reclaiming the SEC Championship and returning to the playoffs with a favorable seed, Georgia ensured that the national powerhouse window wasn’t closed. However, their playoff time was short lived after Trinidad Chambliss and the Ole Miss Rebels took them out. Fortunately for the Bulldogs, they once again bring a roster full of future NFL talent into the new season.

2026 Oregon Ducks Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/27/2026

The Oregon Ducks once again put together a strong run in the regular season, just to exit the playoffs before the championship with questions as to what happened. Fortunately for the Ducks, Dante Moore is back and ready to lead his team to the championship in what will be his final season in Eugene. The Ducks have a loaded offense around the veteran quarterback, and they should once again look like a legit championship-caliber team.

2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/24/2026

The expectations couldn’t be higher for Notre Dame heading into the 2026 campaign. Not only did a rule change play in their favor, but the Irish also have an easy schedule, and they are touting one of the best defensive units in the country. They are coming off a 10-win season that was oddly disappointing as they stumbled out of the gates with back-to-back losses to Miami and Texas A&M.

2026 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/23/2026

The Buckeyes marched their way through the regular season looking like the team to beat, but the postseason had other plans. Despite showcasing a roster that featured 11 draft picks, the Buckeyes came up short in back-to-back games against the National Champions and the Runners-up. Ryan Day brings back a talented offense led by many of the nation’s top players, but their defense is losing nearly half of its production from last year, leaving a lot of questions to be answered. It’s time for Day and company to extend the Big Ten National Champion streak alive by bringing the trophy back to Columbus this year.

2026 Texas Longhorns Football Predictions with Betting Odds and Best Bets
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/23/2026

With yet another disappointing season in the past for Texas, now is the time for Steve Sarkisian and the folks in Austin to bring home a national championship. Texas struggled on the road a year ago, and that will be something to pay attention to this year as they have many important road games on the schedule. They have invested a lot of money in this year’s team, and Sarkisian has been ambitious and bold publicly this year getting his fans hyped for the ensuing campaign.

56th-Year Anniversary - Football Picks Special
by Doc's Sports - 7/13/2026

It was 1971 when Doc's Sports first opened for business. And while a lot of things have changed over the course of the past 55 years, there is one thing that has not: our commitment to our clients to provide great value and excellent customer service.

NCAA College Football Betting Tutorials, Best of Lists, Top Articles from Experts
by Docsports.com - 1/5/2026

Doc's Sports provides NCAA College Football betting tutorials, best of lists, and top articles from experts for NCAA College Football handicapping and betting. Doc's Sports has been in business since 1971 and provides the best NCAA College Football betting and handicapping content online, and they have provided some timeless content all on one page for easy access!

College Football Playoff Odds and Predictions: Pros and Cons
by Ryan Cobbett - 12/17/2025

With the College Football Playoff set to begin on Friday night, now is the time to get in on the betting action that surrounds the 12-team tournament. After last year’s results, it is a bit interesting to see that the Top Four teams have the best odds of the field. Nonetheless, it is one less win that those teams need in order to hoist the trophy at the end of this thing. No matter what the seed, there are 12 teams that are in it to win it and believe they have what it takes to be crowned this year’s king of college football.