College Football Odds Week 9: Lines, Betting Trends on Biggest Games

College football odds for Week 9 include plenty of good teams, but not necessarily in marquee matchups. Only two games pit Top 25 teams against each other: Oregon vs. Utah and Duke vs. Louisville.

Here’s everything you need to know about the college football odds Week 9 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for every game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on college football Week 9 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

College Football Odds for Week 9

No. 11 Oregon State vs Arizona Odds

• Opening point spread: Oregon State -5
• Opening moneyline: Oregon State -178/Arizona +150
• Opening total: Over/Under 56 points scored
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Oregon State went from -4 to -3.5 to -3 this week at TwinSpires Sportsbook. The Beavers are netting 62% of spread bets, but 59% of spread cash is on the Wildcats.

"Sharp play on Arizona +4 and +3.5," Lucas said.

The total is down a point from 57 to 56, with 61% of tickets on the Over/57% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM dropped from Oregon State -4.5 to -3.5 Sunday night, then spent the first half of the week at various iterations of -3.5. On Thursday, the Beavers fell to -3, where the number remains this afternoon.

Oregon State is drawing 56% of spread tickets/60% of spread money.

The total opened at 56 and on Thursday peaked at 57.5, then fell back to 56.5. Ticket count is 4/1 and money 5/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oregon State (6-1 SU/5-2 ATS) is fresh off a bye week and on a 3-0 SU and ATS upswing. In Week 7, the Beavers bested UCLA 36-24 as 3.5-point home favorites.

Arizona, also off a bye, posted a stunning blowout in Week 7. The Wildcats (4-3 SU/6-1 ATS) were 7.5-point road 'dogs and hammered Washington State 44-6.

That continued Arizona's run of showing well against strong opponents. In the two games prior to ripping Washington State, the Wildcats took host USC to overtime before losing 43-41, and lost to Washington 31-24.

Early bettors seem to like Arizona at home this week. Caesars opened Oregon State -5 and is already down to -3.5, with stops at -4.5/-4 along the way. The total is up a tick from 56 to 56.5.

In-Progress Games for College Football Week 9

No. 21 Tennessee vs Kentucky Odds

• Opening point spread: Tennessee -3.5
• Opening moneyline: Tennessee -162/Kentucky +132
• Opening total: Over/Under 51.5 points scored
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET SATURDAY: An hour before kickoff, Tennessee is a 4-point favorite at TwinSpires Sportsbook, up a half-point from the opener. Spread tickets are just shy of 2/1 and spread money just beyond 2/1 on Kentucky.

"Kentucky bias is showing, as the majority of our sportsbooks are in Kentucky," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said. "We'll need the Vols to cover -4."

The total nudged down from 51.5 to 51, with 62% of tickets/52% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This line toggled between Vols -3.5 and -3 early on at BetMGM, at various juice, but it's been a stable -3.5 flat since Monday afternoon. Tennessee is taking 61% of spread bets/60% of spread dollars.

Although that's a relatively modest majority for Tennessee, BetMGM noted the Vols are taking the most spread money of any team in the college football odds Week 9 market. Just as interesting, Kentucky (+150) is the third-most-bet underdog to win outright, behind only Colorado and Florida.

The total fell from 52.5 to 51.5 Sunday night, then Monday morning adjusted to 51.5 (Under -115), where it spent all week. The Over is getting 56% of bets, while 61% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Tennessee (5-2 SU/4-3 ATS) jumped out to a 13-0 first-quarter lead at Alabama, but ultimately couldn't stem the Tide. The Vols lost 34-20 as 8.5-point underdogs.

Kentucky rolled through its first five outings, going 5-0 SU and ATS, then dropped two in a row SU and ATS. The Wildcats (5-2 SU and ATS) had a bye in Week 8, after losing to Missouri 38-21 laying 1.5 points at home.

TwinSpires hasn't moved off Vols -3.5, with the Wildcats getting 58% of early spread bets/66% of early spread money.

"Kentucky bias is showing, as the majority of our sportsbooks are in that state. We'll likely need the Vols in this spot," Lucas said.

The total is also stable, with 65% of tickets/59% of dollars on the Over.

No. 5 Washington vs Stanford Odds

• Opening point spread: Washington -26.5
• Opening moneyline: Washington -4500/Stanford +1550
• Opening total: Over/Under 59.5 points scored
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (FS1)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Huskies hit BetMGM's college football odds Week 9 market at -26.5 Sunday night, then went to -27/-27.5 Thursday night. Washington is seeing 62% of spread tickets and a healthy 87% of spread money.

The total opened at 59.5 and has been at various iterations of 60.5 since Wednesday afternoon. It's currently 60.5 (Over -115), with similar splits to the spread: 62% of tickets/88% of cash on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Washington seemed to have a hangover from its big Week 7 win over Oregon – though not enough to lose outright. The Huskies (7-0 SU/3-3-1 ATS) trailed Arizona State well into the fourth quarter of a scoring snoozefest.

But Washington did enough to get a 15-7 win as hefty 28-point home chalk.

Stanford (2-5 SU/3-4 ATS) reverted back to form after its stunning Week 7 comeback win at Colorado. The Cardinal got blown out by UCLA 42-6 catching 17 points at home.

Washington slipped from -26.5 to -26 Sunday in Caesars' college football odds Week 9 market. The Huskies returned to -26.5 today.

No. 19 Air Force vs Colorado State Odds

• Opening point spread: Air Force -12.5
• Opening moneyline: Air Force -480/Colorado State +360
• Opening total: Over/Under 49.5 points scored
• Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (CBSSN)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Air Force is out to -15 in TwinSpires Sportsbook's college football odds Week 9 market. The Falcons opened -12.5 and hit -13.5 and -14.5 on the way to -15.

Colorado State is actually taking 54% of spread tickets, while 66% of spread money is on Air Force.

"Sharp play on Air Force bumped this line up. We've got medium-size liability on Air Force," Lucas said.

With foul weather likely in play – cold and snow – the total is at 46.5, from a 50 opener and 46 low point. The Under is seeing 60% of tickets/67% of money at TwinSpires.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The undefeated Falcons are out to 14-point favorites at BetMGM, after opening -11.5 and making stops at -12/-12.5/-13.5. It's two-way spread play with a lean toward Air Force, at 52% of bets/55% of money.

The total plunged over the course of the week, from a 50.5 opener to 46 by this morning. It's now at 46.5, with 58% of bets on the Over, but practically every dollar on the Under.

Weather is definitely impacting the total. There's a 90% chance of snow, from 1-3 inches, with temperatures in the high 20s/low 30s.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Air Force (7-0 SU/4-3 ATS) held Navy scoreless until the final minute of a 17-6 victory giving 11 points on the road. Colorado State (3-4 SU/4-3 ATS) was a 6.5-point pup at UNLV and lost a see-saw battle on a final-seconds field goal, 25-23.

Within a couple hours of opening Sunday, Caesars dropped from Air Force -12.5 to -11.5. The Falcons inched up to -12 this morning.

No. 3 Ohio State vs Wisconsin Odds

• Opening point spread: Ohio State -14
• Opening moneyline: Ohio State -620/Wisconsin +440
• Opening total: Over/Under 44 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (NBC)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Ohio State opened -14 at TwinSpires, spent time at -14.5 and is now -15, with kickoff 90 minutes out. The Buckeyes are drawing 60% of spread tickets/70% of spread dollars.

"We're rooting against the Buckeyes tonight. Wisky outright would get rid of a ton of moneyline parlay liability, as well," Lucas said.

The total is up to 46.5 from a 44 opener, with 58% of tickets/65% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET THURSDAY: The Buckeyes moved from -14 (-115) to -14.5 Sunday night at PointsBet, then climbed to -15 Monday afternoon. Late Monday night, the line backed up to -14.5, where it sits now.

It's two-way spread play, with 59% of bets on Ohio State/54% of spread cash on Wisconsin.

After opening at 43.5, the total peaked at 45.5 Wednesday, with stops at 44 and 44.5 along the way. Tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Ohio State (7-0 SU/4-3 ATS) didn't get the prettiest of wins, but was effective enough against Penn State. The Buckeyes were 4-point home faves in the top-10 showdown and won 20-12.

Wisconsin (5-2 SU/3-4 ATS) edged Illinois 25-21 laying 3 points on the road in Week 8.

TwinSpires opened the Buckeyes -14 and moved to -14.5 on its college football Week 9 odds board. Ohio State is netting 62% of early spread tickets/75% of early spread dollars.

"We're already seeing a lopsided dollar mount on the Buckeyes," Lucas said.

The total crept down from 44 to 43.5, with early ticket count 2/1 and early money 2.5/1-plus on the Under.

"The public just saw Ohio State win in a slugfest. They're expecting another low-scoring affair," Lucas said.

Colorado vs No. 23 UCLA Odds

• Opening point spread: UCLA -17
• Opening moneyline: UCLA -950/Colorado +540
• Opening total: Over/Under 64 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 6 P.M. ET SATURDAY: As is the case at other sportsbooks, it's all Colorado in all ways at TwinSpires tonight. UCLA opened -17, but Colorado action brought that number down to Bruins -16.5 and -15.5 by Friday, then to -14.5 today.

Spread ticket count is 2.5/1 and spread money almost 4/1 on the Buffaloes. Further, on the moneyline, it's 5/1 tickets and 9/1 cash on Colorado to pull the big upset. The Buffs opened +540 on the moneyline and are now into +460.

"What else is new? The public is siding with Colorado," Lucas said of big support for coach Deion Sanders and Co.

The total has bounced around a lot, from 64 to 63.5, then up to 64.5, before sliding all the way down to 60.5. The Over is getting 79% of tickets, while 57% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET THURSDAY: UCLA opened -17 at PointsBet, went to -16.5 (-115) for 2.5 hours Monday, then returned to -17. The public is certainly on Coach Deion Sanders and Colorado, with spread ticket count 3/1 on the Buffaloes. But spread money is almost dead even.

PointsBet opened the total at 64 (Over -115) and hit its low of 62.5 (Under -115) this afternoon, with a couple stops along the way this week. The Over is taking 61% of bets, while 69% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: As long as Coach Prime and Co. hold to recent form – taking a lot of tickets and money, but delivering a windfall for the house – oddsmakers are likely thrilled that Colorado is facing another Top 25 opponent this week.

The Buffaloes (4-3 SU/3-3-1 ATS) had a Week 8 bye after a massive meltdown in Week 7. Colorado led Stanford 29-0 at half, then gave it all back and more, losing 46-43 in double overtime as a 13.5-point home favorite in Week 7.

UCLA (5-2 SU/4-3 ATS) had no such issues with Stanford in Week 8. The Bruins scored the first 35 points of the game and coasted to a 42-7 victory laying 17 points on the road.

TwinSpires moved UCLA from -17 to -16.5, with Colorado already attracting 59% of early spread tickets/64% of early spread cash.

"What else is new? The public is siding with Colorado," Lucas said.

The total has bounced around already, from 64 to 63.5 to 64.5, then back to 63.5. Ticket count is 3/1 and money almost 4/1 on the Over.

Vanderbilt vs No. 12 Mississippi Odds

• Opening point spread: Ole Miss -24
• Opening moneyline: Ole Miss -4000/Vanderbilt +1450
• Opening total: Over/Under 63.5 points scored
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM pegged the Rebels 25.5-point favorites Sunday, dipped to -24.5 (-105) Tuesday and -24.5 flat Thursday. The underdog Commodores are netting 63% of spread tickets/72% of spread dollars.

BetMGM opened the total at 63.5, adjusted to 63.5 (Under -115) Thursday and went to 62.5 in the past hour. The Under is taking 61% of tickets/79% of money. By ticket count, it's the second-most-bet Under on BetMGM's college football Week 9 odds board, behind only Oklahoma-Kansas.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Mississippi (6-1 SU/5-2 ATS) held off Auburn 28-21 giving 6.5 points on the road in Week 8. Vanderbilt (2-6 SU/1-7 ATS) had a Week 8 bye after getting its first spread-cover of the season. The Commodores lost to Georgia 37-20, but cashed as 32.5-point underdogs.

Ole Miss is already up 1.5 points to -25.5 in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 9 market.

No. 17 North Carolina vs Georgia Tech Odds

• Opening point spread: North Carolina -11
• Opening moneyline: North Carolina -440/Georgia Tech +335
• Opening total: Over/Under 63.5 points scored
• Time: 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM is painted to Tar Heels -11.5, with no movement all week in the college football Week 9 odds market. North Carolina is seeing 62% of spread tickets and 54% of spread money.

The total spent all week at 63.5, then at lunchtime today moved to 64.5. Ticket count is 2/1 and money almost 4/1 on the Under. By ticket count, UNC-Georgia Tech is the third-most-bet Under at BetMGM this week.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: North Carolina (6-1 SU/5-2 ATS) absorbed one of the more shocking upsets of the season in Week 8. The Tar Heels closed as 24-point home favorites against Virginia and lost outright 31-24.

Georgia Tech (3-4 SU and ATS) lost 38-23 laying 6 points at home against Boston College.

Within a few minutes of posting North Carolina-Georgia Tech on Sunday, Caesars Sports moved the Tar Heels from -11 to -11.5.

Old Dominion vs No. 25 James Madison Odds

• Opening point spread: James Madison -17
• Opening moneyline: James Madison -900/Old Dominion +600
• Opening total: Over/Under 49 points scored
• Time: 8 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPNU)

UDPATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM steadily advanced James Madison throughout the week, from a -17.5 opener to -20.5 by Thursday. The Dukes are now -20.5 (-115) while taking 84% of spread bets/89% of spread dollars.

After opening at 49.5, the total has been stable at 48.5 since Monday. The Under is landing 59% of bets/61% of money at BetMGM.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: James Madison finally cracked the Top 25, after moving to an impressive 7-0 SU/5-2 ATS. In Week 8, the Dukes were 5-point favorites at Marshall and won 20-9 for their fifth consecutive spread-cover.

Old Dominion (4-3 SU/5-2 ATS) knocked off Appalachian State 28-21 catching 6 points at home. The Monarchs have covered three in a row and four of their last five.

Completed Games for College Football Week 9

No. 8 Oregon vs No. 13 Utah Odds

• Opening point spread: Oregon -5.5
• Opening moneyline: Oregon -215/Utah +175
• Opening total: Over/Under 49 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET SATURDAY: With 2.5 hours until kickoff, Oregon is 6.5-point chalk in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 9 market. The Ducks opened -4.5 Sunday afternoon, stretched to -6 by Sunday night, then touched -7 on Monday and Tuesday.

Oregon has been at -6.5 (-115) or -6.5 flat since Tuesday night. It's two-way spread play, with 54% of tickets/53% of money on the Ducks.

The total dropped from 49.5 to 47.5 by Wednesday, then this afternoon went to 47. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: On Sunday evening, the Ducks hit PointsBet's college football odds Week 9 market as 5-point favorites. The line quickly went to Oregon -5.5/-6, then on Monday climbed to -6.5/-7.

On Tuesday, the number nudged down to -6.5, where it sits now. Oregon is getting 59% of early tickets/69% of early dollars on the spread.

The total opened at 49, peaked 49.5 shortly thereafter, then returned to 49 Monday. Since then, the number has toggled between 48.5 and 48 many times, before going to 47.5 this morning. The Over is netting 80% of tickets, while 65% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oregon (6-1 SU/5-1-1 ATS) bounced back from its loss at Washington, but was dealt its first ATS setback of the season. The Ducks closed as 19.5-point faves vs. Washington State and won 38-24.

Utah (6-1 SU/4-2-1 ATS) stayed firmly in the Pac-12 chase by pulling out a road upset of USC. The Utes were 7-point underdogs and had a 28-14 lead late in the third quarter. But Utah let it slip away, falling behind 32-31 on a USC TD with 1:46 remaining.

However, the Utes marched down the field and got a closing-seconds field goal to win 34-32.

Oregon is already out to -7 from a -5.5 opener at TwinSpires. The Ducks are seeing 54% of early spread tickets/72% of early spread cash.

"Sharp play right away on the opener at -5.5, and [sharps] hit again at -6.5," Lucas said.

The total is steady at 49, with 62% of tickets/58% of money on the Over.

No. 1 Georgia vs Florida Odds

• Opening point spread: Georgia -14.5
• Opening moneyline: Georgia -715/Florida +480
• Opening total: Over/Under 49 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (CBS)

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Within a couple hours of opening Georgia -16 on Sunday, Caesars Sports dropped to -14.5 on its college football Week 9 odds board. The line stuck there all week until moving to Bulldogs -14 today.

Georgia is taking 57% of spread tickets, but 68% of spread cash is on underdog Florida.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET THURSDAY: PointsBet is painted to Georgia -14.5, with not so much as a juice move so far in the college football Week 9 odds market. Underdog Florida is getting the bulk of attention, with spread tickets 2/1 and spread money 3/1 on the Gators.

The total opened at 49 (Under -125), bottomed out Tuesday at 47, then went to 48 this afternoon. The Over is taking 73% of tickets, but 53% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Georgia is 7-0 SU but hasn't been a bank-account booster at just 2-5 ATS. The Bulldogs had a Week 8 bye, after beating Vanderbilt 38-20 while failing to cash as 32.5-point favorites.

Florida (5-2 SU/3-4 ATS) also had a week off before this week's neutral-site contest in Jacksonville. In Week 7, the Gators were 1-point road pups and edged South Carolina 41-39 on a final-minute TD.

TwinSpires moved Georgia from -14.5 to -15, but is now back at the -14.5 opener. The Bulldogs are drawing 52% of spread bets/58% of spread money.

"We're bouncing back-and-forth early in the week. We're seeing healthy handle on both sides," Lucas said.

The total is down a tick to 48.5, with 56% of bets/63% of money on the Under.

No. 20 Duke vs No. 18 Louisville Odds

• Opening point spread: Louisville -4
• Opening moneyline: Louisville -167/Duke +135
• Opening total: Over/Under 47 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Caesars Sports opened Louisville -3 on Sunday afternoon, quickly went to -3.5, then got to -4 within a couple hours. On Thursday, the Cardinals got to -4.5, then Friday stretched out to -6.

It's still -6, with ticket count almost even and 60% of money on Louisville.

The total went from 47 to 48 Monday, but quickly receded to 46. It toggled between 46 and 46.5 the past few days, then dipped to 45.5 Friday and 45 today. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Louisville opened -4 Sunday at PointsBet, then late this morning adjusted to -4 (-115) on the way to -4.5. However, underdog Duke is landing 54% of early bets/61% of early money.

The total rose from 47 to 48 (Under -120) briefly Monday afternoon, then quickly dropped to 46.5. The Over has 78% of bets, and 61% of money is on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Duke (5-2 SU/4-3 ATS) had the opportunity to pull off a massive upset, but couldn't hold down Florida State in the fourth quarter. The Blue Devils got out to a 10-0 first-quarter lead and were up 20-17 at halftime of the Week 8 ACC clash.

After a scoreless third quarter, Duke gave up the final 21 points of the game, losing 38-20 as a 14-point road pup.

Louisville (6-1 SU/3-3-1 ATS) is coming off a bye it probably needed after an upset loss at Pittsburgh. The Cardinals, laying 7 points, led 21-14 at halftime but didn't score again in a 38-21 Week 7 setback.

TwinSpires opened Louisville -4 and moved to -4.5 in its college football odds Week 9 market. The Cardinals then returned to -4 this afternoon, while landing 63% of early spread bets/72% of early spread cash.

"It's a mix of sharp and public play on Louisville -4. Our sportsbook across the street from the stadium will be lined up full of Cardinals bettors," Lucas said.

The total initially went from 47 to 47.5 and is now 46.5, though the Over is taking 57% of tickets/64% of money.

BYU vs No. 7 Texas Odds

• Opening point spread: Texas -17
• Opening moneyline: Texas -1000/BYU +650
• Opening total: Over/Under 51.5 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET SATURDAY: This line has been all over the map in Caesars' college football odds Week 9 market. Texas opened -17 Sunday afternoon, shot up to -19.5 within a couple hours, then backtracked to -17.5 Sunday night.

The Longhorns then went to -18 Wednesday, -19 Thursday and -20 Friday. Texas is now -20.5 while taking 63% of spread tickets/70% of spread money.

The total fell from 51.5 to 49.5 by Wednesday, spent the latter part of the week at 50, then returned to 49.5 late Friday night. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Longhorns opened -20 and fell back to -17.5 (-105) by Monday morning at BetMGM. Texas then rebounded to -18.5 Thursday and is now at -19.5 (-115).

Still, spread tickets are running 2/1 and spread money 2.5/1 on underdog BYU.

The total dipped from 51.5 to 50.5 Monday and hasn't moved off 50.5 since. The Over is seeing 54% of tickets, but 82% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Texas (6-1 SU/3-4 ATS) got far more than it expected as a 24-point favorite at Houston. The Longhorns led 21-0 early in the second quarter, but let the Cougars tie it at 21 by early in the third quarter.

Texas ultimately held on for a 31-24 victory.

BYU (5-2 SU/3-4 ATS) had no such issues laying 3 points at home vs. Texas Tech. The Cougars darted to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and cruised to a 27-14 victory.

There was early volatility on Caesars Sports' college football Week 9 odds board. Texas shot from -17 to -18.5 within a few minutes Sunday afternoon, then got to -19.5 about 90 minutes later. On Sunday evening, the number dropped back to -17.5.

The total nudged from 51.5 to 51 this morning.

Pittsburgh vs No. 14 Notre Dame Odds

• Opening point spread: Notre Dame -18
• Opening moneyline: Notre Dame -1000/Pittsburgh +650
• Opening total: Over/Under 46 points scored
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (NBC)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Fighting Irish climbed from -17.5 Sunday night to -20.5 by Monday afternoon, with stops at -18.5/-19.5 along the way at BetMGM. Spread tickets are 2/1 and spread money 4/1 on Notre Dame.

The total opened at 46.5, dipped to 45.5 Monday and 44.5 Tuesday. On Thursday, the number returned to 45.5. The Over is netting 59% of bets, while 70% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Notre Dame (6-2 SU and ATS) had a much-needed bye after playing eight consecutive weeks. The Fighting Irish got right in Week 7, hammering USC 48-20 as 3-point home favorites.

Pitt (2-5 SU/1-6 ATS) was dealt a 21-17 Week 8 loss as 2.5-point chalk at Wake Forest.

Caesars moved Notre Dame from -18 Sunday to -20 by this morning, with multiple stops along the way. The total dipped a notch to 45.5.

No. 24 USC vs California Odds

• Opening point spread: USC -10
• Opening moneyline: USC -385/California +300
• Opening total: Over/Under 67 points scored
• Time: 4 p.m. ET Saturday (Pac-12 Network)

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: With kickoff 2.5 hours out, Southern Cal is 10-point chalk at Caesars Sports. That's where the line opened Sunday, before going to -11 early Monday. On Thursday, the Trojans receded to -10.5/-10, then returned to -10.5 early Friday before going to -10 again Friday afternoon.

Spread ticket count is almost 4/1 USC, but spread money is 2/1 California.

The total opened at 67, peaked at 68 Wednesday, bottomed out at 66 Thursday and is now 67. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM moved the Trojans from -10 to -11 Monday, backed up to -10.5 (-115) Tuesday and went to -10.5 flat Thursday. Underdog California is nabbing 56% of bets/59% of dollars on the spread so far.

The total moved from 67.5 to 66.5 Wednesday, with no movement since. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Southern Cal (6-2 SU/2-6 ATS) is on a two-game losing skid. In Week 8, the Trojans rallied from a 28-14 late-third-quarter deficit to Utah, pulling ahead 32-31 on a touchdown with 1:46 remaining.

But USC then gave up a final-seconds field goal, losing 34-32 as a 7-point home favorite.

California (3-4 SU/2-5 ATS), coming off a bye week, is on an 0-5 ATS purge. In Week 7 at Utah, the Golden Bears were catching 9.5 points and lost 34-14.

USC is already up a point to -11 in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 9 market.

No. 22 Tulane vs Rice Odds

• Opening point spread: Tulane -13
• Opening moneyline: Tulane -455/Rice +345
• Opening total: Over/Under 54.5 points scored
• Time: 4 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN2)

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM opened the Green Wave -11.5, backed up to -10.5 (-115) Tuesday and went to -10.5 flat Wednesday. Ticket count is 3/1 and money 5/1 on underdog Rice.

The total opened at 54.5, backtracked to 53.5 Wednesday, then made its way to 55 by this afternoon. Ticket count is nearly 8/1 and money 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Tulane is on a five-game SU roll, but is just 1-3 ATS in its last four outings. In Week 8 against North Texas, the Green Wave gave up all of a 21-0 halftime lead, with the game tied at 28 six minutes into the fourth quarter.

Tulane got a TD with 2:34 remaining to win 35-28, but fell well short of cashing as a 20.5-point favorite.

Rice (4-3 SU/5-2 ATS) climbed above .500 with a surprising blowout road win. Catching 3.5 points at Tulsa, the Owls rumbled to a 42-10 victory.

This point spread is on the move at Caesars, dipping 2 points to Tulane -11 within a couple hours Sunday, then rebounding to -11.5 early today.

No. 6 Oklahoma vs Kansas Odds

• Opening point spread: Oklahoma -10.5
• Opening moneyline: Oklahoma -440/Kansas +330
• Opening total: Over/Under 66 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Thirty minutes before kickoff, BetMGM has Oklahoma down a full point just today, to an 8-point chalk. The Sooners opened -10 and spent most of the week at -9.5 before going to -9 Friday.

It's two-way spread play, with ticket count almost dead even and 53% of cash on underdog Kansas.

The total went from 66.5 to 65.5 Tuesday, then this morning returned to 66.5 on the way to 67. It's now 66.5 (Over -115), with 54% of tickets/64% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: At PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience, the Sooners opened -10 Sunday evening and stuck there until this morning. Then, within just a few minutes, Oklahoma slipped a full point to -9, with a quick stop at -9.5 (-115) on the way.

Early bettors like underdog Kansas, with spread tickets running 2/1 and spread money 3/1 on the Jayhawks.

PointsBet's total is also down a point, going from 66 to 65.5 Tuesday, then to 65 Wednesday. That said, the Over is seeing 54% of tickets/74% of money early on.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oklahoma, coming off a bye that followed a signature win over Texas, nearly threw all that goodwill away in Week 8. And as a 17.5-point home favorite, no less.

The Sooners (7-0 SU/6-1 ATS) let Central Florida hang around throughout and barely hung on for 31-29 victory. Oklahoma sealed the win by thwarting a UCF 2-point-conversion attempt after a late TD. It was the first ATS setback this season for the Sooners.

Kansas (5-2 SU/3-4 ATS) is coming off a Week 8 bye, after dropping two of three SU and ATS. In Week 7, the Jayhawks were 3-point favorites at Oklahoma State and lost outright 39-32.

TwinSpires Sportsbook opened Oklahoma -10.5 and is down a tick to -10. Underdog Kansas is getting 59% of early tickets/62% of early money.

"The public is grabbing the points. Kansas is 4-0 at home and has covered four of the last five in this matchup," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total is stable at 66, with 72% of tickets/76% of money on the Over.

"The public is expecting this to be a shootout. We'll need the Under," Lucas said.

No. 4 Florida State vs Wake Forest Odds

• Opening point spread: Florida State -18.5
• Opening moneyline: Florida State -1400/Wake Forest +800
• Opening total: Over/Under 53.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Caesars Sports has Florida State at -20.5 (-105) as kickoff approaches. The Seminoles opened -20 on Sunday, went to -20.5 Tuesday and briefly touched -21 (-105) this morning.

It's all Florida State on the spread, at 3/1-plus tickets and 5/1 money.

Caesars opened the total at 53.5, bottomed out at 51 on Wednesday and Thursday, then went to 52 late Thursday afternoon. Current splits aren't available.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM moved the Seminoles from -20 to -20.5 Monday morning and hasn't budged since. Ticket count is almost 2/1 and money 3/1 on Florida State.

The total dropped from 53.5 to 50.5 by Wednesday, then rebounded to 51.5 Thursday and 52 this afternoon. Ticket count is 5/1 and money 2.5/1 on the Over. In fact, by ticket count, Florida State-Wake Forest is BetMGM's second-most-bet Over this week, behind Florida-Georgia.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET MONDAY: Florida State (7-0 SU/5-2 ATS) got a good scare from Duke for three quarters, then figured things out to get a win and cover. Trailing 20-17 entering the fourth quarter, the Seminoles scored the final 21 points of the game and won 38-20 as 14-point home faves.

Wake Forest (4-3 SU/3-4 ATS) earned a 21-17 victory catching 2.5 points at home vs. Pittsburgh. That ended a three-game SU skid for the Demon Deacons.

Caesars Sports is already up to Florida State -20, from a -18.5 opener.

Indiana vs No. 10 Penn State Odds

• Opening point spread: Penn State -30.5
• Opening moneyline: Penn State -15000/Indiana +2200
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: Noon ET Saturday (CBS)

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Penn State is down a point from Friday at BetMGM, to -30.5 (-115) (see below update). And it's still two-way point-spread action, with 53% of tickets/54% of money on huge underdog Indiana.

The total is at 45.5 (Over -115), with tickets and money remaining heavy on the Over, as was the case Friday. Ticket count is 5/1-plus and money beyond 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Nittany Lions climbed from -31 to -32.5 Monday in BetMGM's college football odds Week 9 market. Late this morning, Penn State slipped down to -31.5 (-115).

Spread tickets and money are almost dead even, with a slight lean toward Indiana.

The total went from 45 to 44.5 Sunday night, then rose to 45.5 Tuesday and 46.5 Thursday. It's now back at 45.5, though ticket count is 5/1 and money 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET MONDAY: In Week 8, Penn State (6-1 SU and ATS) fell from the ranks of the unbeaten – on the field and against the oddsmakers. The Nittany Lions couldn't find the end zone until the final minute at Ohio State and lost 20-12 catching 4 points.

Indiana (2-5 SU/3-4 ATS) is on a four-game spread-covering slide. The Hoosiers fell to Rutgers 31-14 getting 6 points on the road.

The Nittany Lions are already up 1.5 points in Caesars Sports' college football odds Week 9 market. Penn State moved to -31 early this morning, then to -32.

College football Week 9 odds feature multiple games that have implications on the College Football Playoff odds market. And of course the initial release of the CFP rankings, which occurs Nov. 1.

Leading the way is a Big Ten clash between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 13 Penn State. And in the SEC, No. 3 Tennessee aims to keep its CFP hopes on track against No. 17 Kentucky.

Let's dive into Week 9 college football odds and action, with insights from multiple oddsmakers and sportsbooks. Check back regularly for updates.

College Football Week 9 Odds

No. 17 Kentucky vs No. 3 Tennessee

Opening line: Tennessee -12.5; Over/Under 63
Time: 7 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN)

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Ninety minutes pre-kick, the Vols are laying 11.5 points at WynnBet, down 1.5 points from Sunday's -13 opener. The line initially ticked to Tennessee -12 briefly Sunday night, then spent much of the week at -12.5.

On Thursday, the line dipped to Vols -12, then went to -11.5 Friday evening. It's now Tennessee -11.5 (-105), with 70% of spread bets/63% of spread dollars on the Vols.

While WynnBet said it wouldn't mind a Kentucky cover – or better still, an outright upset – the bigger need is for the Under. The total opened at 63, peaked at 63.5 Sunday night, dipped to 62.5 Wednesday and by Thursday afternoon was down to 61.

However, the number rebounded today and is now at 62.5. Ticket count and money are in the 5/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Tennessee hit Caesars' college football Week 9 odds board Sunday as a full two-touchdown favorite, at -14. Within a few hours, however, that line fell to Vols -12.5, and it hasn't budged since.

Tennessee is seeing 62% of early spread bets, but 60% of early spread cash is on big 'dog Kentucky.

“I think Kentucky’s game plan will be to play keepaway and trying to have long drives,” Caesars lead college football trader Joey Feazel said. “If [the Wildcats] can control the ball and keep Tennessee’s offense off the field, they can make this a lower-scoring game and keep this close. Kentucky is also coming off a bye, and Tennessee plays Georgia next week, so those could be two more angles for the sharper money coming in. That Georgia game will dictate [the Vols'] playoff chances, so this may be a bit of a look-ahead spot here.”

The total opened at 63, went to 63.5 Sunday night, then on Wednesday afternoon dipped to 62.5, where it sits now. Betting splits on the total aren't available today.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Tennessee is probably still happy in the haze of its celebration after knocking off then-No. 3 Alabama in Week 7. The Vols (7-0 SU, 6-1 ATS) ostensibly had a bye in Week 8, hosting FCS outfit Tennessee-Martin. As expected, Tennessee coasted to a 65-24 victory, cashing as a massive 38.5-point favorite.

Kentucky (5-2 SU and ATS) can play the role of big spoiler this week, though with a double-digit spread, oddsmakers don't see it happening. The Wildcats are rested, though, coming off a bye after a 27-17 win as 3.5-point home 'dogs to Mississippi State.

The Vols haven't moved off -12.5 at TwinSpires, while netting 58% of early bets/55% of early money on the spread.

TwinSpires nudged the total to 63.5, with early ticket count 2/1 and early dollars 3/1 on the Over.

Michigan State vs No. 4 Michigan

Opening line: Michigan -22.5; Over/Under 54.5
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Michigan hit WynnBet's college football Week 9 odds board as a 23-point chalk Sunday afternoon. The Wolverines scaled back to -21.5 by Monday morning, rebounded to -22.5 Tuesday morning, then Wednesday afternoon moved to -23 again.

There's been no line movement since. Point-spread ticket count is dead even, while big underdog Michigan State is nabbing 87% of spread cash. WynnBet said it will need Michigan to cover the spread.

The total opened at 55, spent the first half of the week at 54.5, and Wednesday returned to 55, where it stuck through this afternoon. Ticket count is almost 4/1 and money beyond 8/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Caesars pegged Michigan a 21-point chalk at Sunday afternoon's outset and got to -22.5 within about three hours. The line dialed down to Wolverines -21.5 late Monday morning, then made its way up to -23 by Wednesday afternoon.

Michigan remains -23 this afternoon, but early spread ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 4/1 on the big double-digit 'dog Michigan State.

“I think a lot of the underdog action on Michigan State is just because it’s a rivalry game,” Caesars Sports lead college football trader Joey Feazel said. “Maybe it’s also because [Michigan QB] J.J. McCarthy hasn’t been as good as [Michigan running back] Blake Corum, and if Michigan relies heavily on the ground game, then Michigan State can definitely stay within that three-touchdown range.

"Michigan State has won the last two head-to-head. They haven’t been that impressive at all this year. The only thing was their last game, when they beat Wisconsin. So it’s surprising to me to see all the action on Michigan State.”

The total opened at 54.5 and stuck there until going to 55 late Wednesday morning. Betting splits on the total aren't available today.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Michigan (7-0 SU, 4-3 ATS) heads into this instate rivalry game with plenty of rest, coming off a bye. In Week 7, the Wolverines pounded Penn State 41-17 laying 7 points at home.

Meanwhile, Michigan State's season has circled the drain since the Spartans reached No. 11 in the AP poll in Week 3. Sparty followed that peak by losing four in a row SU and ATS. Michigan State (3-4 SU and ATS) snapped the slide in Week 7 with a 34-28 overtime win catching 7 points against visiting Wisconsin.

Michigan State had a bye in Week 8.

The Wolverines landed on TwinSpires' college football Week 9 odds board as 22.5-point favorites. That number is down to -21.5, with 59% of early tickets on Michigan/58% of early cash on Michigan State.

"Sharp play on Michigan State +22.5," TwinSpires' Zachary Lucas said.

The total dipped a point to 53.5, then went to 54, with 60% of tickets/59% of money on the Under.

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Florida Gators vs No. 1 Georgia

Opening line: Georgia -22; Over/Under 56
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (CBS)

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET SATURDAY: A half-hour before kickoff, Georgia is up to -23.5 on WynnBet's college football Week 9 odds board. The Bulldogs opened at -21.5, spent most of the week at -22.5, then went to -23/-23.5 Friday afternoon.

Florida is taking a slim majority 52% of spread tickets, but 90% of spread money is on favored Georgia.

The total opened at 56, peaked at 57 Monday afternoon, returned to 56 late Monday night, then stabilized at 56.5. WynnBet went to 57 today. Ticket count is almost 3/1 and money 4/1 on the Over.

WynnBet said it needs a Gators cover and the Under for this neutral-site game in Jacksonville.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Georgia toggled between -22.5 and -22 a couple of times early at Caesars Sports, and the Bulldogs have been stable at -22.5 since Monday afternoon. Opinion is split, with Florida netting 58% of early spread tickets and Georgia seeing 57% of early spread dollars.

The total opened at 56, peaked at 57 Monday afternoon and has been stable at 56.5 since Tuesday morning. Betting splits on the total aren't available today.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: You're no longer supposed to call this matchup the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. But it's a great moniker, so let's stick with it. The only issue this year is that the neutral-site clash in Jacksonville, Fla., isn't expected to be that great, with Georgia laying more than three TDs.

The defending national champion Bulldogs (7-0 SU, 4-3 ATS) are also coming off a bye. In Week 7, Georgia pounded Vanderbilt 55-0 as a 37.5-point home chalk. This week's game is an interesting spot for Georgia, as a showdown against No. 3 Tennessee looms on Nov. 5.

Florida also got an extra week to prepare for this game. The Gators (4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS) are coming off a 45-35 Week 7 loss as 1.5-point home favorites against LSU.

Georgia initially went down a notch at TwinSpires, to -21.5, then returned to -22. Florida is netting 63% of tickets/60% of money on the spread.

"The public is grabbing the points with Florida. I have a feeling we'll need Georgia again this week to cover a large number," TwinSpires' Zachary Lucas said.

The total rose a tick to 56.5 and returned to 56 on two-way play, with the Over seeing 57% of tickets/53% of money.

No. 9 Oklahoma State vs No. 22 Kansas State

Opening line: Oklahoma State -1.5; Over/Under 57.5
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: WynnBet has Kansas State -1 30 minutes before kickoff, after opening Oklahoma State -1 (-115) Sunday and flipping as far as K-State -2 a couple of times early in the week. The Wildcats spent most of the week at -1.5, then went to -1 today.

The Cowboys are seeing a modest majority 53% of spread tickets, but 76 of spread dollars are on the host Wildcats. WynnBet is rooting for an Oklahoma State cover.

WynnBet's total opened at 57.5, quickly went to 58, backed up to 56.5 Monday afternoon and 56 Tuesday morning. It hasn't moved off 56 since, with 87% of tickets on the Over/81% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Caesars Sports opened Oklahoma State a 1-point road chalk Sunday afternoon, then flipped to Kansas State -1 Monday morning. K-State then went to -1.5 Monday afternoon and has spent much of the week at that number.

The Cowboys are netting 72% of early spread tickets, while 58% of early spread money is on the Wildcats.

Caesars opened the total at 57.5, peaked at 58.5 Sunday evening, then worked its way down to 56 by Tuesday morning. The total remains 56, and betting splits on aren't available today.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oklahoma State (6-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) was a notable home underdog in Week 8, but got the job done outright. The Cowboys closed as 6.5-point pups to Texas and notched a 41-34 victory.

Kansas State (5-2 SU, 4-2-1 ATS) looked as if it would knock TCU from the ranks of the unbeaten, taking a 28-17 halftime lead. But the Wildcats lost starting QB Adrian Martinez early, then backup Will Howard got injured in the third quarter.

K-State couldn't hold it together, getting shut out in the second half of a 38-28 loss as a 3.5-point road pup.

This line has already jumped the fence at TwinSpires, opening Oklahoma State -1.5 and flipping to Kansas State -1.5. It's now at K-State -1. The Cowboys are getting 64% of early spread tickets, but 61% of early spread money is on the Wildcats. Keep an eye on that K-State injury report this week.

"Sharp play on Kansas State +1.5 and pick early in the week," TwinSpires' Zachary Lucas said.

The total dipped 1.5 points to 56, with 56% of tickets on the Over/59% of money on the Under.

No. 2 Ohio State vs No. 13 Penn State

Opening line: Ohio State -15.5; Over/Under 61
Time: Noon ET Saturday (FOX)

UPDATE 11:15 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Forty-five minutes before kickoff, Ohio State is laying 15.5 points in WynnBet's college football Week 9 odds market. The Buckeyes opened -15 Sunday afternoon, went to -15.5 Monday and stuck there most of the week.

On Friday morning, Ohio State went back to -15, then Friday evening returned to -15.5. It's two-way point-spread action, with 55% of tickets/56% of money on the Buckeyes. WynnBet said it needs Penn State to cover, and Nittany Lions outright "would be terrific."

WynnBet opened the total at 60.5, peaked at 61.5 Monday and spent most of the week at 61. On Friday afternoon, the number dipped to 60.5, where it remains now.

The Over is taking 66% of bets and 60% of handle.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: On Sunday afternoon, Caesars Sports opened the Buckeyes -15 in the college football Week 9 odds market. Late Sunday night, Ohio State nudged up to -15.5, and late Monday morning, the line went to -16.5.

But the number has been stable at Buckeyes -15.5 since Monday afternoon. That said, early tickets and money are flowing to Ohio State, with ticket count 2.5/1 and money 6/1-plus on the Buckeyes.

“Penn State couldn’t hang with Michigan, and Ohio State is even better than Michigan,” Caesars Sports lead college football trader Joey Feazel said. “At least they’re playing at Beaver Stadium, but I think all this action comes down to the public’s lack of faith in [Penn State QB] Sean Clifford and him being able to compete with this monstrous Ohio State offense. Usually with a double-digit spread, when two ranked teams go up against one another, you’ll see the majority of the bets on the underdog. I can see why this isn’t the case here, because Ohio State is just a different beast.

"We’re hoping for a close game, with the public seeing this one as a blowout.”

The total opened at 60.5, spent the early part of the week at 61/61.5, then went to 62 Wednesday afternoon. Betting splits on the total aren't available today.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Ohio State (7-0 SU, 4-2-1 ATS) continues to mow down pretty much everything in its path. In Week 8, the Buckeyes gifted Iowa an early scoop-and-score fumble for a TD and found themselves trailing 7-3. Then Ohio State scored 51 of the game's final 54 points and rolled 54-10, easily cashing as a 29.5 point chalk.

Penn State (6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS) saw its CFP hopes likely vanish with a Week 7 loss at Michigan. The Nittany Lions bounced back as 5.5-point home favorites against Minnesota, breezing to a 45-17 victory.

TwinSpires Sportsbook rose to Ohio State 16.5 in the past hour. The Buckeyes are taking 52% of early spread tickets, while 60% of early spread money is on the Nittany Lions.

"Some sharp play on Ohio State -15.5. There's a slight lean toward Penn State by the public," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total inched down to 60.5, with ticket count 2/1 on the Over, but money 3/1-plus on the Under in the early going.

"Sharp play on the Under," Lucas said.

Notre Dame vs No. 16 Syracuse

Opening line: Syracuse -1.5; Over/Under 46
Time: Noon ET Saturday (ABC)

UPDATE 11:15 A.M. ET SATURDAY: This matchup is now a pick 'em WynnBet, on a line that has bounced around a lot this week. The Orange opened -1.5 and stretched out to -3 by Monday morning, then spent much of the week at -2.5. On Friday, the 'Cuse dipped to -2 and -1.5 in the afternoon, then went to -1 late night.

The move to pick came this morning. Ticket count is 2/1 Syracuse, but money is 6/1-plus on Notre Dame. The book needs the Orange today.

WynnBet opened the total at 46.5, bottomed out at 46 Sunday night, peaked at 48.5 a couple of times Tuesday and spent most of the rest of the week at 47.5. It's currently 48, with 76% of tickets/60% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Syracuse quickly dipped from -3 to -2 Sunday afternoon at Caesars Sports, en route to a low point of -1.5 in the college football Week 9 odds market. But almost as quickly, the Orange rebounded to -2.5 Sunday evening and returned to -3 Monday morning.

The 'Cuse has been stable at -2.5 since Tuesday afternoon, while taking 74% of tickets, but just 53% of dollars on the spread.

The total climbed from 46 to 47 Monday, then peaked at 48.5 Tuesday. It's been stable at 48 since Tuesday evening. Betting splits on the total aren't available today.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Syracuse's hopes of running the table in the ACC and finding a way into the CFP conversation ended in Week 8 at Clemson. The Orange (6-1 SU and ATS) darted to a 21-7 lead by late in the second quarter.

However, 'Cuse didn't score again, giving up the final 20 points of the game in a 27-21 loss as a 14-point 'dog.

After an 0-2 SU start, Notre Dame has won four of its last five games. The Fighting Irish (4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS) had little trouble with UNLV in Week 8, winning 44-21 but failing to cover as hefty 25-point home faves.

Syracuse has already climbed to -3 at TwinSpires, where ticket count is almost 2/1 and money approaching 4/1 on the Orange.

"A mix of sharp and public play on 'Cuse. It's early, but it wouldn't surprise me if we'll be big Notre Dame fans," TwinSpires' Zachary Lucas said.

The total went to 46.5, then back to 46, with 52% of early bets/61% of early dollars on the Over.