The premier sports handicapping experts of Covers-Experts.com
take a look at some early betting news and notes for the first week of college
football.

Tennessee-California

It’s of course a huge revenge game for the Golden
Bears. Last year, the Volunteers crushed
Cal in the season opener 35-18. Cal
returns 16 starters, eight on one of the top offenses in the country.

UL Lafayette-South Carolina

South Carolina
free safety Emanuel Cook, an All-SEC selection last year as a freshman, is
suspended as is Gamecocks starting quarterback Blake Mitchell.

Washington State-Wisconsin

New Badgers quarterback Tyler Donovan has only two starts
under his belt. However, he does have
proven playmakers returning to help with his transition: tight ends Travis Beckum and Andy Crooks, tailback P.J.
Hill and wideouts Paul Hubbard and Luke Swan.

Utah-Oregon State

The Utes were to return 10 starters on offense. On the
other hand, offensive lineman Jason Boone was lost for the season. According to
Stevie Vincent, “All reports are that Utah is much more prepared for the season then they were last
year.” Vincent has replaced football handicapper Dr. Bob Stohl
as the lead betting source for large betting syndicates.

Kansas State-Auburn

Moneyline bettors will want to note that Auburn
is 11-1 in home night games this century, including four wins to nationally
ranked teams. They’ve won 12-of-14 and 20 of their last 23 SU at home. However, note that Auburn
must replace RB Kenny Irons and their all-time
leading receiver Courtney Taylor. Returning
players accounted for only 42.5 percent of their rushing yards last year and
55.6 percent of their receptions. Also four starters are gone from their
offensive line.

Eastern Michigan-Pittsburgh

EMU was 1-11 last year and has lost 35 straight games
straight up to BCS conference teams. Eastern
Michigan though has a more proven QB as their starter Andy Schmitt
started 7-of-12 games last year. Pittsburgh
has a virgin QB Bill Stull and a rebuilt linebacking
unit.

Marshall-Miami

Master college football handicapper Joe Duffy of GodsTips
reports that new Miami coach Randy
Shannon plans on playing both true and redshirt freshman. “That backdoor could
be wide open” says Duffy of a potential pointspread cover for Marshall,
while the Hurricanes are breaking in the new talent.

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