Caleb Wilfinger
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Week 10 of the college football season is in the books. In particular, Saturday delivered another eventful slate. We had close finishes, a few massive upsets and compelling games galore. In all, it was a weekend that further solidified the excitement this college football season.
Now it’s time to turn our attention to Week 11. This slate is another compelling one, with plenty of intriguing matchups. The opening lines were released at most sportsbooks on Sunday, so let’s take a look at these openers and give our first impressions.
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NCAAF Week 11 opening lines and odds
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing.
- Eastern Michigan +7 (-110) vs Akron – Tuesday, November 8
- Ohio -1 (-110) vs Miami OH – Tuesday, November 8
- Ball State +12 (-110) vs Toledo – Tuesday, November 8
- Buffalo -2 (-110) vs Central Michigan – Wednesday, November 9
- Kent State -2,5 (-110) vs Bowling Green – Wednesday, November 9
- Northern Illinois -1 (-110) vs Western Michigan – Wednesday, November 9
- Tulsa +6.5 (-110) vs Memphis – Thursday, November 10
- Georgia Southern +3 (-110) vs Louisiana Lafayette – Thursday, November 10
- East Carolina +6.5 (-110) vs Cincinnati – Friday, November 11
- Colorado +34 (-110) vs USC – Friday, November 11
- LSU -3 (-110) vs Arkansas – Saturday, November 12
- Missouri +21 (-110) vs Tennessee – Saturday, November 12
- Purdue +6.5 (-110) vs Illinois – Saturday, November 12
- Kansas State +4 (-110) vs Baylor – Saturday, November 12
- Kansas +4 (-110) vs Texas Tech – Saturday, November 12
- South Carolina +8 (-110) vs Florida – Saturday, November 12
- TCU +7 (-110) vs Texas – Saturday, November 12
- Oklahoma -7.5 (-110) vs West Virginia – Saturday, November 12
- Georgia -16.5 (-110) vs Mississippi State – Saturday, November 12
- Louisville +8.5 (-110) vs Clemson – Saturday, November 12
- North Carolina +3.5 (-115) vs Wake Forest – Saturday, November 12
- Florida State -6 (-110) vs Syracuse – Saturday, November 12
- Alabama -11 (-110) vs Ole Miss – Saturday, November 12
- Maryland +11.5 (-110) Penn State – Saturday, November 12
- UCF +1.5 (-110) vs Tulane – Saturday, November 12
- Washington +12.5 (-110) vs Oregon, Saturday November 12
- Wisconsin +1 (-110) vs Iowa, Saturday November 12
We’ll have college football predictions for all of this week’s biggest games!
Best early bets for NCAAF Week 11
North Carolina +3.5 (-115) over Wake Forest
I backed North Carolina last week and should’ve been rewarded with a cover if not for a couple of empty red-zone possessions. Nevertheless, I’m back on the Tar Heels this week in what should be a great spot for their passing offense to shine. For starters, Wake Forest doesn’t play a lick of defense, certainly not in the secondary. The Demon Deacons allowed 3rd-string NC State quarterback MJ Morris to move the ball at will in their 30-21 loss to the Wolfpack last Saturday. Now they’ll have to face one of the nation’s best passing offenses, led by Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye. In a game where defense could be optional, I like taking the points for the underdog here. Last team with the ball wins!
Louisville +8.5 (-110) over Clemson
The Clemson Tigers had been walking a tightrope all season long and they finally slipped against Notre Dame, The Fighting Irish ran the ball down Clemson’s throats all evening in a massive victory that changed the College Football Playoff landscape. Louisville’s defense isn’t nearly at the level of the Irish, but the Cardinals do have a strong running game and a mobile quarterback in Malik Cunningham that can give the Tigers’ defense trouble. Louisville has won 3 straight games convincingly since Cunningham’s return, which should give them confidence against a reeling Clemson team. I expect a one-possession game in this ACC tilt.
Florida State -6 (-110) over Syracuse
Since a crushing loss to Clemson a few weeks ago, Syracuse dropped contests to Notre Dame and Pittsburgh, and quarterback Garrett Shrader has also dealt with an injury that has hampered his performance. That doesn’t bode well against a Florida State team that is clicking on all cylinders on both sides of the ball following consecutive blowout wins. It starts and ends with Jordan Travis for the Seminoles.
Thankfully, Travis is playing some of the best football of his career, and I expect that to continue for the veteran quarterback against a beleaguered Syracuse defense. On the other side, Florida State’s defensive line continues to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks and I don’t expect the Orange offensive line to deter them here. Back the ‘Noles at this number.
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