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Coming off a 9-4 campaign that concluded with a 28-19 win and cover as 3-point favorites against NC State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the Kansas State Wildcats enter the 2024 College Football betting season as one of linemakers’ favorites to win the newly expanded Big 12 title. With Texas and Oklahoma no longer members of the conference, the Wildcats' odds of pulling of... 

It’s strange writing about the Kansas Jayhawks during the summer. Normally, I don’t start thinking about anything crimson and blue until later in the year when Bill Self and the basketball team start firing up the ‘ol engine in preparation for another potential trip to the Final Four. Be that as it may, the calendar has turned to August and the Jayhawks rate out amongst the top-25 teams in the nation entirely due to the job Lance Leipold and his staff did resurrecting the program from the ashes ... 

With the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners no longer serving as road blocks to the Iowa State Cyclones' path to competing for the Big 12 title, the outlook for Matt Campbell and his staff is much brighter heading into the 2024 College Football betting season. To capitalize on this opportunity, the Cyclones must avoid the slow start they got out to last season an... 

For the past 25 seasons, Kirk Ferentz has roamed the sidelines in Iowa City calling the shots for an Iowa Hawkeyes program that’s experienced much success under his watch. Last season proved to be no different, with the black and gold logging 10 regular-season wins to exceed their 8.5-game win total odds and represent the B1G West in the title game, where they were blanked... 

Since Kirby Smart took over the reins in Athens, the Georgia Bulldogs have been a force within the College Football betting landscape. If not for dropping a tough 27-24 decision to Alabama in last year’s SEC title game, the Dawgs would’... 

Along with the nauseating season-ending injury incurred by Jordan Travis against a cream puff opponent he likely shouldn’t have taken a single snap against late in the season, a number of things went against the Florida State Seminoles, ultimately preventing the program from making its second appearance in the College Football Playoff. Either way, the s... 

Having never partaken in the College Football Playoff and enduring losing seasons for the past three years, the city of Gainesville enters the 2024 College Football betting season questioning what it will take to revive the “Gator Chomp.” Following consecutive double-digit win seasons and bowl game victories under Dan Mullen in 2018 and 2019, the Florida Gators have compiled a 25-25 record over the last four years, disappointing CFB bettors with a 19-30-1 ATS record. Excluding the COVID season, the Gators have endured a number of losses, consistently failing to surpass their listed season win total odds at the online sportsbook in the process. Florida football appears to be at a low point, with Billy Napier’s kids staring back at a 4.5-game win total—the lowest expectations in recent memory. However, the Gators return 15 starters from last year’s squad, making them one of the more experienced teams in the SEC heading into the 2024 college football betting season. Despite a daunting schedule on paper, the games still need to be played. Can it really be this bad? ... 

Despite Boise State controlling its path to bowl eligibility after logging a decisive 42-14 victory over conference rival New Mexico late last season, the program opted for change by parting ways with longtime player, assistant, and head coach Andy Avalos. The bar for success at Boise State has been set high due to the achievements of past coaches like Dan Hawk... 

No longer the powerhouse it once was, the Clemson Tigers enter the 2024 College Football betting season looking to bounce back from their worst campaign in over a decade. Winning nine games, capped by a Gator Bowl victory over Kentucky, isn’t what ... 

Things have grown stale for the Auburn Tigers with the program logging just one double-digit winning campaign dating back to 2017. During this period, they have exceeded their season win total odds expectations set by online sportsbooks a grand total of two times. Hugh Freeze's arrival from a successful stint at Liberty was expected to bring change to the 2023-24 campaign,... 

Last season, the Arizona Wildcats emerged as one of the Pac-12’s most significant surprises. Following consecutive midseason losses to Washington and USC, the team rallied to win six consecutive games (5-1 ATS), ending a five-year bowl drought. In his third year as head coach, Jedd Fisch guided Arizona to its fourth double-digit win total in program history, culminat... 

After 17 years, Nick Saban has stepped away from coaching at Alabama, marking the end of an era for the Crimson Tide. Under Saban's leadership, Alabama consistently contended for national championships, winning the title six times and qualifying for the College Football Playoff on six occasions. They also secured the SEC title 10 times and claimed the conference championship eight times. With a remarkable record of 183-25, Alabama never experienced a losing season during Saban's tenure which produced an impressive streak of 16 consecutive seasons with double-digit wins. Now, the reins of the program pass to Kalen DeBoer, formerly the head coach at Washington, where he led the team to their first-ever College Football Playoff finals appearance last season. Despite Saban's departure, Alabama's roster remains stocked with talent, maintaining high expectations. Oddsmakers have set their win total projection at 9.5 for the upcoming College Football betting season. ... 

Much like the NFL’s Super Bowl, the prop bet menu for the CFP National Championship Game has exploded. With money to be made sports betting with bitcoin there are wagering options everywhere. The semifinals were classics and now the hope is that the title game between unbeatens the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies is just as thrilling. It should at least be closer than last year’s game when Georgia mauled TCU 65-7. In fact, none of the last five title games have been closer than 15 points with three of them decided by at least four converted touchdowns. ... 

Let’s hope the College Football Playoff National Championship Game is as good as the semifinals. In a pair of nail-biters that did wonders for the perception of college football, the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies advanced with each making their first appearance in the title game. Making their third straight visit to the CFP the Wolverines earned their first victory beating Alabama 27-20 in overtime. Washington survived a scare from Texas winning their semifinal matchup 37-3... 

As we inch closer to the start of a new year the college football bowl games ramp up in prestige and intensity. There are just four games on the slate for Saturday, December 30, but intrigue surrounds all of them so paying attention to the goings-on is vitally important when making a college football parlay wager and sports betting with bitcoin. Even after the start of bowl season news will surfac... 

The Sugar Bowl (College Football Playoff Semifinal) between the Texas Longhorns and Washington Huskies is expected to be a shootout. Both teams have potent offenses led by excellent quarterbacks. Oddsmakers at the crypto sportsbook sure think it is going to be a high scoring game, as the total is set at 63. The Texas Longhorns face the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 8:45 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Longhorns come into this game at 12-1 SU and 7-5-1 ATS, while the Huskies are 13-0 SU and 6-6-1 ATS. Texas is listed as a 4-point favorite at BookMaker with a total of 63. ... 

When you bet on the Rose Bowl (College Football Playoff Semifinal) between Alabama and Michigan using bitcoin betting, there are some different options to consider. The main two choices are the pointspread and the total, but there are plenty of props as well. The Alabama Crimson Tide face the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Crimson Tide come into the game at 12-1 SU and 9-4 ATS, while the Wolverines are 13-0 SU and 7-5-1 ATS. Michigan is listed as a 2.5-point favorite at BookMaker with a total of 44.5. ... 

Winning a college football parlay isn’t easy and it becomes even more difficult during bowl season, when matchups we’ve rarely seen take place and teams oftentimes are dealing with outside influences. A number of players have already announced their entry into the transfer portal and others have decided against playing due to the risk of injury that could impact their ability to make a living at the next level. Playing in a bowl game used to mean something now for some it’s an inconvenience. The movement of players and coaches will have an impact on the lines and totals so it’s a good idea to take a wait and see approach when sports betting with bitcoin. And no team is immune from the fallout. ... 

With two straight weeks of college football parlay winners you can officially say I’m on a heater. And I’ll take that hot streak into the opening day of bowl season with six games on the schedule for Saturday. There’s a sort of build up in bowl season with the lower level games taking place earlier and increasing in notoriety and brand recognition until the New Year’s Six and College Football Playoff. There is one Power 5 matchup on the docket with the Cal Bears playing their final game as a Pac-12 member as a 2.5-point underdog against Texas Tech in the Independence Bowl. And if you’re going to bet on CFB using bitcoin you better have the best odds. ... 

With Championship week behind us and bowl season ahead, this week gives us just one college football game to wager on, and it’s a dandy deserving of standalone status. The annual clash between the Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen has lost importance on the national stage with the emergence of the sport as a big business enterprise. With none of the players going to the glitz, glamour and big money of the NFL and instead go off to defend our country after their playing days, the players truly do it for the love of the game. In one of the most intense college football rivalries that dates back over a century it’s a game that’s hard to handicap. Both teams enter with identical 5-6 records with this being their national championship game. And in a way it is for the Cadets, who can reclaim the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy with a victory. You could also say Army is the hottest team entering the contest with three straight wins. Oddsmakers at crypto sportsbooks have the same feeling tabbing Army as a 3-point favorite on the college football betting line. Traditionally we don’t see lot of points with the teams cashing the UNDER in 16 straight games before last year’s 20-17 Army victory exceeded the total of 32. The total for Saturday opened at an all-time low of 27.5. ... 

The last few weeks of the college football season weren’t kind for my parlays so I’ll make another run on championship week. With the regular season complete it’s time for the conferences across America to determine a titlist with 10 league championship games on tap in Week 14. The best of the bunch is likely the Pac-12 matchup between top 5 teams Washington and Oregon. With a win the undefeated Huskies are guaranteed a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks have a chance at the CFP but need to avenge their only loss. Back in Week 7 the teams played a thriller with Oregon staying within the 3.5-point spread in the 36-33 loss. The Ducks caught fire after that opening as a 10-point favorite at crypto sportsbooks. ... 

After a couple of near-misses on previous college football parlays, the betting Gods were against me last week handing me a trio of defeats on my three-team card. If you’re going to go down you might as well do it in spectacular fashion. The final weekend of the regular season gives us one last chance to hit a winner with several rivalry games on tap. The ever-changing landscape of college football will eliminate some of the sports best rivalries and we will never again see the Pac-12 as we know it. As a send off to the Conference of Champions my bitcoin betting Week 13 parlay will consist of teams from that league. That means I have to do some extra work handicapping those schools, but it also narrows my focus with fewer games to pick from. ... 

If you’re a fan of the 1970s hit song ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad’ by Meat Loaf then you’d suck playing college football parlays. As you know winning two bets on a three-team parlay is still a loser, and that’s what happened on my card last week. And there wasn’t even any suspense since the loss was a whopper. Following their upset of Oklahoma I mentioned there could be a letdown by Oklahoma State. And the Cowboys let a lot of people down, including me, in their 45-3 loss to UCF getting drubbed as a 1.5-point favorite at bitcoin sportsbook. Other than that the weekend was a success. I’m being facetious about the weekend even though the other two legs of my parlay hit. With Jim Harbaugh suspended the Michigan Wolverines kept rolling beating Penn State 24-15. I backed the maize and blue in what was their toughest game of the season. Dealing with a scandal and having your coach suspended was enough, but the Wolverines were on the road in a hostile environment against a 1-loss club. Playing with a chip on their collective shoulders UM covered the 4.5-point line. I guess Alex Grinch feels vindicated. A week after getting fired as USC’s defensive coordinator the Trojans gave up 552 yards in a 36-27 loss to Oregon. They have a hard time defending but USC has playmakers on offense and that was enough for them to stay within the 15.5-point line. This is the Pac-12 with good teams at the top of the standings and giving one of them more than two touchdowns looked like a good pick. Turned out I was right in backing SC, though the Trojans needed the game’s final two TDs for the payout. With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season I’ll do my best to hit a college football parlay winner in Week 12. ... 

If you like variety than last week was it on my college football parlay picks. In the ultimate sister-kisser I got one of each on my three picks, which in itself is probably harder to do than hitting a three-team winner. Unfortunately crypto sportsbooks don’t payout for that kind of action. Not to be deterred I’ll plug along with more picks as the college football season reaches Week 11 with critical games across the country that are sure to spark a few upsets. My huge underdog pick pulled off an even bigger upset while my double-digit favorite barely held on to squeeze out a victory. In one of the more entertaining games last week Ole Miss got by Texas AM 38-35 scoring a TD and PAT in the final minutes for the deciding points. That came after the Rebels blew a 14-0 first half lead and a 10-point fourth quarter advantage. And of course I had Ole Miss -3 on my parlay card. I liked the 19-points Army was getting in its matchup with Air Force, but I didn’t think the Black Knights would win the game, let alone by 20 points. And I should’ve seen the writing on the wall with Tulane as close games have been a trademark. The Green Wave entered last week’s matchup with East Carolina riding a six-game winning streak but they were just 1-4 ATS in their previous five. They overcame an early 10-point deficit to win 13-10 but failed to cover the 17-point spread handing me my first loss in two weeks. It’s time to take a peek at the Week 11 schedule to see where we can make some coin on college football parlay picks. ... 

It took more than half of the 2023 college football season but it was well worth the wait. Looking for that first parlay winner my four teams came through with a nice payout that nearly covered my season. Of course I had to pocket a few bucks to go celebrate, but that’s another story. Things came at you fast so there is little time to enjoy the win, but I will brag about it. And I’ll also get to handicapping games for Week 10 of the season so I can turn in another winner when I bet on college football using bitcoin. With three of my picks winning handily I only had sweat out one game, and it turned out to be a doozy. Backing the UNDER on the total of 39.5 in the Big Ten contest between Michigan State and Minnesota ended up being a nail-biter. Things looked good through three quarters with the Gophers clinging to a 10-6 lead. However, the clubs erupted for 23 points in the final frame with the difference being an unsuccessful 2-point PAT by the Spartans. Minnesota held on for the 27-12 victory. Elsewhere my three favorites all easily covered the line. Nebraska beat Purdue 31-14 as a 2.5-point favorite, Oregon manhandled Utah 35-6 laying 6.5-points and the last game of the day was a 35-0 San Jose State triumph over Hawai’i with the Spartans favored by 10.5. It was indeed a good weekend. I’ll look to continue my winning ways with Week 10 of the college football season getting started. ...