College Football Odds Week 5: Spreads, Lines, Trends for Every Top 25 Game

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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College Football Odds Week 5

College football odds for Week 5 don't light up the board the way they did in Week 4, when there were big games across the schedule. But there are still a few notable matchups.

Among them: USC vs. Colorado, after the Buffaloes got throttled at Oregon; and LSU vs. Ole Miss, with both teams desperate to dodge a second loss.

Here’s everything you need to know about the college football odds Week 5 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for every game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on college football Week 5 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates.

College Football Odds for Week 5

Iowa State vs No. 14 Oklahoma Odds

• Opening point spread: Oklahoma -20
• Opening moneyline: Oklahoma -1400/Iowa State +800
• Opening total: Over/Under 48.5 points scored
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (FS1)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Sooners are pinned to -20 at BetMGM, with the only adjustment coming this morning to -20 (-105). Oklahoma is now back at -20 flat, with tickets 2/1 and money 3/1 on big underdog Iowa State.

Likewise, the total hasn't moved off 48.5 so far. The Over is drawing 54% of bets, while 73% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oklahoma (4-0 SU and ATS) is among just five teams that remain perfect against the oddsmakers. The Sooners just barely covered the number in Week 4, beating Cincinnati 20-6 as 13.5-point favorites.

Iowa State (2-2 SU and ATS) halted a two-game SU and ATS hiccup with a 34-27 home win giving 3.5 points against Oklahoma State.

After opening at Sooners -20, Caesars initially backed up to -19 Sunday afternoon. By this morning, though, the number was up to Oklahoma -21.

No. 11 Notre Dame vs No. 17 Duke Odds

• Opening point spread: Notre Dame -5.5
• Opening moneyline: Notre Dame -215/Duke +170
• Opening total: Over/Under 51 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 6:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: With 45 minutes until kickoff, Notre Dame remains -5.5, with the number sticking there all week at BetMGM Nevada. Ticket count is 3/1 and money 6/1 on Notre Dame in BetMGM's Las Vegas market.

"It's basically all public action on Notre Dame spread," BetMGM Nevada's Scott Shelton said. "On the moneyline, it's 2/1 tickets Duke, but money is really close."

The total climbed from 51.5 to 54.5 by Thursday, but quickly receded to 52.5. It's now 52.5 (Over -115).

"Tickets are dead even, but it's 3/1 money on the Over," Shelton said.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Notre Dame moved from -5 to -5.5 Sunday night at PointsBet and hasn't budged since. Pont-spread ticket count is 3/1 and practically all the early spread cash is on the Fighting Irish.

The total initially backed up, going from the 52 opener to 50.5 by Monday afternoon. It then climbed as high as 54.5, reaching that mark this morning before receding to 53. The Over is seeing 53% of tickets, while 64% of money is on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: With a little better clock management – and perhaps timeout usage in extremely important situations – Notre Dame would likely still be unbeaten. But alas, the Fighting Irish (4-1 SU and ATS) gave up a final-seconds TD to Ohio State, losing 17-14 as 3.5-point home 'dogs.

Duke (4-0 SU/3-1 ATS) continues to build off its Week 1 upset of Clemson. In Week 4, the Blue Devils drilled UConn 41-7 laying 22 points on the road.

Notre Dame hasn't moved off -5.5 in TwinSpires' college football odds Week 5 market. The Irish are getting 52% of early tickets, and 51% of early money is on the Blue Devils.

"Action is right down the middle, by a few dollars," Lucas said.

The total dipped a point to 50, with 60% of tickets/63% of money on the Under early on.

South Carolina vs No. 21 Tennessee Odds

• Opening point spread: Tennessee -11.5
• Opening moneyline: Tennessee -455/South Carolina +345
• Opening total: Over/Under 61 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Tennessee opened -11.5 at BetMGM and has spent the week bouncing between -12 and -12.5. The Vols are currently -12.5, though tickets and money are in the 2.5/1 range on the Gamecocks.

Early moneyline bettors are also on South Carolina, which last year stunned Tennessee 63-38 as a hefty 23.5-point home underdog. Moneyline tickets are 5/1 and moneyline cash beyond 9/1 on the Gamecocks.

The total opened at 62.5, topped out at 63.5 Monday and just hit its low point of 60.5 in the past few minutes. The Under is netting 60% of early tickets/78% of early dollars.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: After losing at Florida, Tennessee (3-1 SU/2-2 ATS) stepped away from SEC play for a week and got back on track. The Vols rolled over UTSA 45-14 to cash as 24-point home faves.

South Carolina (2-2 SU and ATS) has covered three in a row. But the Gamecocks are probably still smarting after taking a 14-3 halftime lead at Georgia, only to lose 26-14 in Week 3. Still, in Week 4, South Carolina rebounded with a 37-30 win as 6-point home chalk against Mississippi State.

Tennessee is already up a point in Caesars' college football Week 5 odds market, going to -12 and -12.5 this morning. The total climbed a point to 62 Sunday evening.

No. 11 Alabama vs Mississippi State Odds

• Opening point spread: Alabama -14
• Opening moneyline: Alabama -700/Mississippi State +500
• Opening total: Over/Under 47 points scored
• Time: 9 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 6:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Alabama went from -14.5 to -14 and back to -14.5 by Tuesday at BetMGM Nevada. The Crimson Tide hit -15 Friday and went to -16 in the past hour, before quickly backing up to -15.5.

"There's sharp play on both sides of this game: Mississippi State +14.5 right when we opened, and as soon as we went to 14, sharp play on 'Bama -14," BetMGM Nevada's Scott Shelton said. "It's 4/1 tickets and money on Alabama."

The total initially climbed from 47.5 to 48.5 Sunday night, then spent the week toggling between 47.5 and 46.5. Then late this morning, the total dropped to 45.5 (Over -115).

"Really good two-way on tickets. Money approaching 3/1 on the Under. Sharp play on Under 47.5," Shelton said.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This line toggled between 'Bama -14.5 and -14.0 early in the week at BetMGM. The Crimson Tide are now -14.5 (-115), with ticket count 5/1 and money 6/1 in favor of Alabama.

BetMGM's total went from 47.5 to 48.5 Sunday night. It then fell back to 46.5 Monday, climbed to 47.5 Wednesday and returned to 46.5 this morning. Tickets are running 5/1 and money 2/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Alabama (3-1 SU/2-2 ATS) took care of Ole Miss 24-10 as 7-point home chalk in Week 4. Mississippi State (2-2 SU/1-3 ATS) lost at South Carolina 37-30 catching 6 points, the Bulldogs' third straight ATS setback.

Alabama nudged up to 14.5 shortly after opening Sunday in Caesars' college football odds Week 5 market. The total stretched to 48.5 within a couple of hours Sunday, then went to 48 this morning.

No. 7 Washington vs Arizona Odds

• Opening point spread: Washington -17
• Opening moneyline: Washington -1000/Arizona +650
• Opening total: Over/Under 70.5 points scored
• Time: 10 p.m. ET Saturday (Pac-12 Network)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Caesars Sports didn't have splits available on this game, but vice president of trading Craig Mucklow offered a nugget on the total. The total opened at 70.5 Sunday night and by Monday night had tumbled to 67.5, with multiple stops along the way.

This afternoon, the total is down to 66 at Caesars.

"The sharpest of the sharps are on Washington-Arizona Under 69," Mucklow said.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Washington (4-0 SU/3-1 ATS), behind QB Michael Penix, just keeps piling up the points. In Week 4, the Huskies drop-kicked California 59-32 giving 20 points at home. Washington has scored 41 points or more in all four games this season.

Arizona (3-1 SU and ATS) went to Stanford as a 13-point fave and barely squeaked out a win. The Wildcats needed a mid-fourth-quarter TD to go up 21-17, then held on for a 21-20 victory.

After opening Washington-Arizona at Huskies -17, Caesars advanced to -18, then went to -17.5 Sunday night. The total is down a point to 69.5.

Nevada vs No. 25 Fresno State Odds

• Opening point spread: Fresno State -24
• Opening moneyline: Fresno State -4000/Nevada +1450
• Opening total: Over/Under 53.5 points scored
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FS1)

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM has been nailed to Fresno State -24.5 all week, with not even a juice adjustment. Big home 'dog Nevada is attracting 84% of early spread bets/90% of early spread money.

Conversely, the total has seen a fair amount of movement at BetMGM. The number opened at 53.5, touched 54 Monday afternoon, then rolled all the way back to 49.5 by late Tuesday morning. It's been at 50.5 since lunchtime Thursday, with tickets and money in the 2/1 range on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Fresno State cracked the Top 25 with its 4-0 SU start (3-1 ATS). In Week 4, the Bulldogs pounded Kent State 53-10 as 27.5-point home favorites.

Nevada (0-4 SU/2-2 ATS) lost to Texas State 35-24, but cashed as a 17-point road 'dog.

Fresno State is up a tick to -24.5 in Caesars' college football Week 5 odds market. The total climbed to 54.5 Sunday before returning to 53.5 this morning.

In-Progress Games for College Football Week 5

No. 13 LSU vs No. 20 Mississippi Odds

• Opening point spread: LSU -2.5
• Opening moneyline: LSU -137/Ole Miss +112
• Opening total: Over/Under 63.5 points scored
• Time: 6 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 5:55 P.M. ET SATURDAY: With kickoff approaching, LSU is up to -3 (-105) at BetMGM, after opening and spending most of the week at -2.5. Earlier today, BetMGM reported tickets were 2.5/1 and money 3/1 on the Tigers.

The total shot from 62.5 to 67.5 by Wednesday, then today dipped to 66.5 (Over -115). That noted, it was two-way action earlier today at BetMGM. The latest splits aren't available.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: The Tigers have spent most of the week toggling between -2.5 and -3 at PointsBet, save for a short stint Tuesday at -2. LSU is now -2.5 while taking 80% of spread bets/87% of spread dollars.

Some early bettors are eschewing the points and instead betting LSU moneyline, currently -140. Tickets are 3/1 and money beyond 9/1 on the Tigers.

PointsBet's total climbed from 63.5 to 67.5 by Wednesday afternoon. The Over is netting 61% of tickets/82% of money so far.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: LSU (3-1 SU/2-2 ATS) narrowly avoided what would've been a devastating second loss of the season. Laying 17.5 points against visiting Arkansas, the Tigers needed a final-seconds field goal to win 34-31.

Mississippi (3-1 SU and ATS) won and cashed its first three, but had a tough Week 4 chore at Alabama. The Rebels lost 27-10 catching 7 points.

There's no early spread movement at TwinSpires. But ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 2/1 on the short road chalk Tigers.

"LSU is one of the more popular bets since we opened Week 5 games. LSU moneyline is already seeing 6/1 tickets and 7/1 money," Lucas said.

The total is down a half-point to 63, with 61% of bets on the Over/53% of money on the Under.

"Sharp play on Under 63.5," Lucas said.

No. 9 Oregon vs Stanford Odds

• Opening point spread: Oregon -25
• Opening moneyline: Oregon -10000/Stanford +2000
• Opening total: Over/Under 62.5 points scored
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday (Pac-12 Network)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Ducks are 27.5-point favorites at BetMGM, sitting at that number since Monday, after opening -26. Ticket count is 5/1 and money 6/1 on Oregon.

BetMGM's total was at 61.5 all week, then went to 60.5 late this morning. The Under is seeing 61% of tickets/68% of money.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oregon is perfect on the field and for spread bettors, at 4-0 SU and ATS. In Week 4, the Ducks brought Coach Prime and Colorado to their knees, rumbling to a 42-6 victory as 21.5-point favorites.

Stanford (1-3 SU/2-2 ATS) was a 13-point home underdog against Arizona and fell just short, losing 21-20.

Caesars Sports has already moved Oregon out to -27 a couple times, and that's where the number sits now. The total dipped from 62.5 to 61 by Sunday night.

No. 1 Georgia vs Auburn Odds

• Opening point spread: Georgia -16.5
• Opening moneyline: Georgia -950/Auburn +570
• Opening total: Over/Under 47 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (CBS)

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Caesars Sports pegged Georgia a 16-point favorite Sunday. On Monday morning, the Bulldogs dropped to -14.5, and the line slipped to -14 Thursday.

Georgia returned to -14.5 early Friday, but again went back to -14 today. Interestingly, spread tickets are running 6/1-plus on the Bulldogs, but spread money is dead even.

The total initially nudged up from 47 to 47.5 at Caesars, then made its way down to 45 by Friday. Today, it's down another tick to 44.5. Splits aren't available.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: PointsBet moved Georgia from a -16 opener to -14.5 by Monday morning, and the line hasn't budged since. The Bulldogs are netting 77% of spread bets, but spread money is much closer, with 59% on the favorite.

The total opened at 47.5 and by Wednesday afternoon was down to 45.5, where it sits now. Early ticket count is 2/1 on the Over, but early money is 2.5/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Georgia isn't cashing spread tickets, but continues to win games at 4-0 SU (1-3 ATS). In Week 4, the Bulldogs topped UAB 49-21, but couldn't cover the hefty 40.5-point spread.

Auburn (3-1 SU/1-3 ATS) suffered its first loss of the season in Week 4. The Tigers were 9.5-point pups at Texas A&M and fell 27-10.

Georgia is already down 2 points on TwinSpires' college football Week 5 odds board, making a stop at -15.5 on the way to -14.5. The Bulldogs are netting 66% of tickets, but 57% of cash is on Auburn early.

"This has a Pros vs. Joes feel to it. Georgia hasn't looked great, but the public will keep blindly betting the Bulldogs," Lucas said.

TwinSpires' moneyline shifted along with the spread, now sitting at Georgia -770/Auburn +460. The total is down a point to 46, with 59% of tickets/58% of money on the Under.

No. 24 Kansas vs No. 3 Texas Odds

• Opening point spread: Texas -17.5
• Opening moneyline: Texas -1000/Kansas +600
• Opening total: Over/Under 62.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Texas opened -16.5 Sunday at Caesars Sports and briefly got as high as -18 Monday. The Longhorns backed up to -16.5 Tuesday, dipped to -16 Friday and are down to -15.5 today.

It's two-way spread play, with 56% of tickets/53% of money on Texas. Multiple sportsbooks reported sharp play on Kansas this week, including BetMGM at Kansas +17.5.

Caesars opened the total at 61.5 and surged to 64 by Monday. But the number has been in retreat ever since, bottoming out at 60.5 this afternoon. Splits aren't available.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: The Longhorns inched down from -17 to -16.5 Tuesday at PointsBet, and the line has been stable since. Underdog Kansas is actually seeing 56% of tickets/57% of money on the spread.

The total climbed from 62 to 64 by Monday evening, but then backed up to 61 by Wednesday afternoon. It's still at 61 despite heavy Over play, with tickets almost 5/1 and money well beyond 9/1.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Texas (4-0 SU/2-2 ATS) has put up 30-plus points in each of its first four games, including at Alabama and at Baylor. The Longhorns bashed Baylor 38-6 in Week 4 laying 17.5 points at home.

Kansas (4-0 SU/2-2 ATS) is off to a solid start, as well, but is an underdog for the first time this season. The Jayhawks were 8.5-point home favorites against BYU and won 38-27.

The Kansas-Texas line is stable at -17.5, with 60% of early tickets/62% of early money on the underdog Jayhawks.

"The public thinks this is too many points. There's a good chance we'll need Texas in this spot," Lucas said.

The total inched up to 62.5, with tickets 2/1 and money 2.5/1 on the Over in the early going.

No. 2 Michigan vs Nebraska Odds

• Opening point spread: Michigan -19.5
• Opening moneyline: Michigan -1000/Nebraska +650
• Opening total: Over/Under 42.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Wolverines have been painted to -17.5 all week at BetMGM, though there have been a couple juice adjustments. Michigan is currently -17.5 flat, with ticket count 2/1 and money 2.5/1 on the favorite.

BetMGM's total opened at 40.5, hit a low point of 38.5 Thursday (Over -115) Thursday and went to 39.5 a few hours later. This afternoon, it's back at the 40.5 opener. Tickets and money are 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Michigan is perfect on the field at 4-0 SU, but at 0-3-1 ATS has yet to cover for bettors. In Week 4, the Wolverines ripped Rutgers 31-7 to push as 24-point home favorites.

Nebraska (2-2 SU/1-3 ATS) beat Louisiana Tech 28-14, but failed to cash as 20-point home chalk.

Caesars slid Michigan down 2 points to -17.5 by early this afternoon, then crept up to -18. The total is already down 2.5 points to 40.

No. 22 Missouri vs Vanderbilt Odds

• Opening point spread: Missouri -13
• Opening moneyline: Missouri -550/Vanderbilt +400
• Opening total: Over/Under 56.5 points scored
• Time: 4 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM jumped from Tigers -11.5 to -13.5 by Monday morning, and the line hasn't moved since. Early ticket count is 2.5/1 and early money 4/1 on favored Mizzou.

The total dipped from 56.5 to 54.5 by Wednesday. The Under is getting 56% of tickets/83% of dollars at BetMGM.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Mizzou (4-0 SU and ATS) got through nonconference play unscathed and has a relatively easy start to its SEC schedule. In Week 4, the Tigers topped Memphis 34-27 giving 6.5 points, in a quasi-neutral-site game in St. Louis.

Vanderbilt is on a three-game SU skid and is dead last in the nation with an 0-5 ATS mark. The Commodores (2-3 SU) were 13-point home pups to Kentucky and lost 45-28 in Week 4.

This number bounced around early in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 5 market. Missouri opened -13 Sunday, backed up to -12 within a few hours, then climbed to -14 by this morning.

Completed Games for College Football Week 5

No. 8 USC vs Colorado Odds

• Opening point spread: USC -22.5
• Opening moneyline: USC -2500/Colorado +950
• Opening total: Over/Under 73.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Thirty minutes from kickoff, USC is a 22.5-point favorite at BetMGM. The Trojans opened -27.5 and quickly dropped to -23.5 on the way to -21.5, where they spent most of the week. But the line climbed to USC -22.5 (-105) in the past hour.

The Trojans are seeing 52% of spread tickets/58% of spread cash. But once again, bettors are piling on Buffaloes moneyline, with Colorado getting 94% of bets/76% of money. Colorado is currently +900 to pull off the upset.

"The Colorado hype train is slowing down, but USC winning is still a massive need for the book," BetMGM trader Seamus Magee said.

BetMGM's total dipped from 73.5 to 72.5 Friday and remains 72.5 now. The Under is seeing 54% of tickets, while 57% of money is on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Bettors aren't quite willing to jump off the Coach Prime train just yet, at least on the moneyline. And spread bettors are sticking around to a degree, as well.

PointsBet opened the Trojans -23.5 and briefly hit a low point Wednesday of -21. USC is now -21.5, with spread tickets dead even and 64% of spread money on the Trojans.

But on the moneyline, Colorado is attracting 98% of early tickets/94% of early money. The moneyline is currently Trojans -1425/Buffs +785, after sitting in the range of -3000/+1135 early in the week at PointsBet.

"Despite the lopsided result in Eugene last Saturday, bettors still are backing the Buffs at Folsom Field vs. USC and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams," PointsBet trader Ethan Useloff said. "The myriad of bets on the Colorado moneyline is to be expected. Bettors would prefer to back the moneyline of a heavy underdog rather than a heavy favorite, given the potential returns.

"Coupling that with the hype surrounding the Buffaloes and Coach Prime, and this shouldn't come as too much of a surprise."

PointsBet's total is stable at 73.5, with tickets almost 2/1 on the Under, but money 8/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Colorado received a big come-uppance in Week 4 at Oregon. The Buffaloes (3-1 SU/2-2 ATS) closed as 21-point underdogs and got body-slammed 42-6, to the delight of bookmakers across the country.

Meanwhile, Southern Cal let Arizona State make a game of it into the fourth quarter. The Trojans (4-0 SU/2-2 ATS) won 42-28, but fell miles short laying 34.5 points on the road.

TwinSpires opened USC-Colorado at Trojans -22.5 and is down to -22. Southern Cal is getting 58% of early bets, and Colorado is seeing 58% of early money.

"Sharp play on Colorado +22.5," Lucas said. "Colorado won't be nearly as big of a liability as we've seen in the past, after that defeat to Oregon. We may even end up needing the Buffaloes by Saturday."

The total inched from 73.5 to 74 early, with tickets 4/1 and money almost 6/1 on the Over.

"It's been all Over money. The total can't be high enough," Lucas said.

No. 22 Florida vs Kentucky Odds

• Opening point spread: Kentucky -3
• Opening moneyline: Kentucky -152/Florida +125
• Opening total: Over/Under 46 points
• Time: Noon ET Saturday

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Kentucky tumbled from -3 to -1 by Tuesday, with a stop at -2.5 along the way at BetMGM. Still, tickets are 2/1 and money 2.5/1 on the Wildcats.

"There’s great two-way action on Kentucky vs Florida. But we expect considerable handle to come in on Kentucky leading up to kickoff, since we just launched sport betting in the state," BetMGM trader Seamus Magee said.

The total steadily made its way down from 46.5 to 43.5 by this morning. The Under is taking 58% of tickets/64% of dollars.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: PointsBet opened the Wildcats a field-goal favorite and by Tuesday was down to Kentucky -1. This afternoon, Kentucky is -1 (even), even though spread ticket is 2/1 and spread money 9/1 on the Wildcats.

The total opened 46.5, bottomed out at 44 Tuesday afternoon and climbed to 45.5 this afternoon. Tickets are 4/1-plus and money beyond 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Florida bounced back from its season-opening loss at Utah with three straight victories, including an impressive Week 3 win over Tennessee. In Week 4, the Gators (3-1 SU/1-3 ATS) were a bit less impressive, beating Charlotte 22-7 as 28-point home favorites.

Kentucky (4-0 SU/3-1 ATS) is probably none too impressed by the SEC schedule makers. The Wildcats get Florida this week, then travel to No. 1 Georgia in Week 6.

Kentucky is coming off a 45-28 win laying 13.5 points at Vanderbilt.

The Wildcats remain -3 at TwinSpires, where 53% of bets are on Florida and 55% of money is on Kentucky.

"Great two-way action to start the week. I'm not expecting a big liability on this one," Lucas said.

The total is down a tick to 45.5, with 58% of tickets/56% of money on the Under.

No. 6 Penn State vs Northwestern Odds

• Opening point spread: Penn State -26.5
• Opening moneyline: Penn State -4500/Northwestern +1550
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (Big Ten Network)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Caesars Sports has moved this line around throughout the week in its college football odds Week 5 market. Penn State opened -26, initially backed up to -25.5, then peaked at -27 multiple times early in the week.

On Thursday, the Nittany Lions dipped to -26.5, but they returned to -27 this morning. Spread tickets are running 5/1 and spread money 2.5/1 on Penn State.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Nittany Lions opened -25.5 in BetMGM's college football odds Week 5 market. Penn State peaked at -27.5 Tuesday, then went to -26.5 (-115) Thursday. Ticket count is 3/1-plus and money 2.5/1 on the Nittany Lions.

BetMGM's total was at 45.5 all week, then went to 46.5 this morning. Early tickets are almost 4/1 and early money beyond 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Penn State is getting it done on the field and against the oddsmakers, sitting at 4-0 SU and ATS. The Nittany Lions were 14-point home favorites against Iowa and coasted to a 31-0 victory.

Northwestern (2-2 SU and ATS) notched an upset in Week 4. The Wildcats closed as 11-point home 'dogs to Minnesota and forced overtime on a final-seconds touchdown, tying the game at 31. Northwestern then won 37-34 in OT.

The Penn State-Northwestern spread went from -26. to -26.5 Sunday evening at Caesars Sports. The line then returned to -26 this morning. The total nudged down to 46.

No. 10 Utah vs No. 19 Oregon State Odds

• Opening point spread: Oregon State -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Oregon State -129/Utah +106
• Opening total: Over/Under 45.5 points scored
• Time: 9 p.m. ET Friday (FS1)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Oregon State opened -2 and steadily crept up during the week, peaking at -4.5 Thursday afternoon at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience. The line is now Beavers -4.

Interestingly, Utah is netting 72% of spread tickets, while 55% of spread money is on Oregon State.

"The way the spread has moved implied that Utah starting QB Cam Rising will not be making his season debut tonight," trader Wyatt Satre said in The Hustle, PointsBet's daily news release. "Most of the sharp money came earlier in the week, likely banking on redshirt freshman QB Nate Johnson to be under center [for Utah]. He has struggled in the pass game, which is a relief for an Oregon State secondary that just got torched by Cam Ward and Washington State."

The total opened at 46, bottomed out at 43.5 briefly Wednesday and has been at 44.5 since then. It's two-way play, with 55% of bets on the Under/56% of money on the Over. The Under is 4-0 for Utah this season.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Oregon State opened -2 and steadily climbed to -4 by this afternoon at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience. Betting on the spread is interesting at the moment, with 73% of early tickets on the underdog Utes, but 91% of early money on the favored Beavers.

On the moneyline, which is currently Oregon State -180/Utah +150, it's almost dead-even two-way play, with a slight lean toward the road underdog.

The total receded from 46 to 43.5 by Wednesday, then rebounded to 44.5 (Over -115) by this afternoon. That movement is on close two-way action, too.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Utah (4-0 SU/2-1-1 ATS) still hasn't had Cameron Rising under center this season. But he might return this week from a torn ACL suffered in the Rose Bowl.

In Week 4, the Utes held off UCLA 14-7 as 3.5-point home favorites.

Oregon State (3-1 SU/2-2 ATS) went to Washington State as a 3-point favorite and exited with a 38-35 loss.

Early bettors seem to think Rising might be out another week. TwinSpires Sportsbook already moved the Beavers to -3 and -3.5 in its college football odds Week 5 market. Utah is getting 58% of early tickets, while 66% of early cash is on Oregon State.

"Sharp play on Oregon State -2.5/-3. But the public likes the better-ranked team catching 3.5," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total opened and remains 45.5, with 52% of tickets on the Under and 55% of money on the Over.

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