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College Football Odds Week 1: Colorado vs TCU Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson
Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert
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Matchup Spread Total Moneyline
TCU vs
Colorado 		-21 (-110)
+21 (-110) 		o63.5 (-110)
u63.5 (-110) 		-1450
+810

College football odds for Week 1 are on the board and receiving plenty of attention as we tackle all the major storylines of the weekend. The Colorado Buffaloes and TCU Horned Frogs meet at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth on Saturday, September 2 at 12:00 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for the Week 1 game between Colorado and TCU: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates.

Colorado vs No. 17 TCU Odds

Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes face a tough opening test at TCU. (Getty)
  • Opening point spread: TCU -21
  • Opening moneyline: TCU -1000/Colorado +600
  • Opening total: Over/Under 59 points scored
  • Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET MONDAY: This is a hotly anticipated game, with Deion Sanders making his Colorado coaching debut. But he's taking over a program that's been awful much of the past 16 years or so. In 2022, the Buffaloes were among college football's worst, going 1-11 SU and 2-10 ATS.

On the flip side, Texas Christian was among the best in the nation last year. The Horned Frogs made a surprise run all the way to the CFP championship game. But the fun stopped there as TCU, a 13.5-point pup, got steamrolled by Georgia 65-7.

TwinSpires opened and is still at TCU -21, on two-way action with a lean toward big underdog Colorado. The Buffaloes are taking 56% of spread bets/60% of spread dollars.

"There's a lot of hype around Colorado with Deion Sanders. We're expecting the Buffaloes to be a popular bet early on this season," Lucas said.

TwinSpires opened the total at 59 on Aug. 22, and this morning it was at 59.5. Since then, the number has rocketed to 63.5, with tickets 2/1 and money 3/1 on the Over.

"The public is expecting a lot of points in this one. We'll likely need the Under at kickoff," Lucas said.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson
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