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College Football Extra Games Roundup (Week 3)
Week 2 of the college football season saw a couple of FCS victories over the FBS as well as several close games that could have been wins for the lower level. There are a lot less contests on the extra board this week, but situations still arise as several schools have conference play next week […]
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FTN Staff
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday late slate (9/9)
As usual, there are no breaks on college football Saturdays, and we now turn our DFS attention on the nine-game night slate. There are some intriguing and underpriced options to look at and I’m feeling really good about how this one looks. In this breakdown, I will highlight my top plays at each position while […]
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Walter Waddell
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday early slate (9/9)
We annihilated Week 0 of the college football DFS season but had mixed results in Week 1, which is a good reminder to stay level-headed throughout this process and try not to get too high or too low. The first few weeks can especially be tough with the number of blowouts we tend to see, […]
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Walter Waddell
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College Football Prop Bets for Week 2
We are now into Week 2 of the college football season, and the prop market has been good to us so far. With so much of my time invested into both CFB DFS and PrizePicks, it only makes sense for me to tackle player props as well on the various sites. We may not find […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Friday slate (9/8)
We have a tune-up college football DFS slate Friday, with two vastly different games. There is once again drama surrounding the status of Kansas QB Jalon Daniels, which will determine the winners and losers of tonight. In this breakdown, I will list my favorite option at each position while also providing a solid core to […]
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Walter Waddell
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College Football Mid-Major Best Bets (Week 2)
Last week, this college football picks article went 1-1, with Toledo covering and nearly pulling off the outright upset while South Alabama failed to show up in Tulane. This week we take a look at a couple games that we really like Saturday. All odds are per DraftKings Sportsbook.   Iowa @ Iowa State (3:30 […]
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College Football Best Bets of the Week: Week 2
Week 1 in the 2023 college football season was one to remember, as we saw Colorado upset No. 17 TCU on the road, three teams (Oregon, Oklahoma, Ole Miss) score 70-plus points, and Duke take down No. 9 Clemson on Labor Day. Even though the action on the field was amazing, our best bets didn’t […]
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College Football Betting Preview: Nebraska vs. Colorado
Week 1 of the 2023 college football season lived up to the hype, and it was one to remember, especially if you are a fan of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffaloes, led by head coach Deion Sanders, had a massive upset win over then No. 17 ranked TCU, 45-42, in Fort Worth.    Colorado entered […]
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FTN Staff
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Thursday slate (9/7)
We roll into Week 2 of the college football season, and things kick off with a showdown DFS slate pitting the Louisville Cardinals against the Murray State Racers. This is another of those early season games in which a FBS team is projected to blow the doors off of an FCS team. This can make […]
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Walter Waddell
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College Football FCS Roundup (Week 2)
It was not a great Week 1 for the FCS in their matchups with the FBS, as none of them produced victories and only five kept their contest within one score. Now that we’ve hit Week 2 though, scheduling spots come into play, as we have potential sandwiches and lookaheads to check out. There are […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Monday slate (9/4)
We close out Week 1 of the 2023 college football season with a showdown slate between the Clemson Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils. The Tigers have lost a bit of luster the last few years after building themselves into a semi-dynasty in the decade prior.    The Blue Devils are more known for their […]
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Walter Waddell
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Sunday slate (9/3)
Week 1 comes to a close with a three-game slate, and each of them are vastly different in style. All three games are at different times as well, so we will be able to fully focus and tilt about each one individually. Let’s dive in.   Vegas Odds Team Odds Team Odds Total Northwestern +185 […]
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Walter Waddell
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday late slate (9/2)
We are right in the middle of the college football Week 1 grind and won’t have much time to breathe before the nine-game night DFS slate kicks off Saturday. This slate has the potential to be mega high-scoring, a hallmark of every secondary slate. There are some big names on this slate and plenty of […]
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Walter Waddell
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday early slate (9/2)
College football is here, and we have a robust schedule for Week 1. We just got through an 11-game DFS slate Thursday and have a 14-game main slate upon us for Saturday. Additionally, there will be coverage for the nine-game night slate as well as the four-game late-night set. Things don’t end there though. There […]
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Walter Waddell
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College Football Mid-Major Best Bets (Week 1)
Week 1 of the college football season is here, and it’s not without some problems already. I’m a heavy team total guy when it comes to the sport, and the supposedly most reliable book for them, DraftKings Sportsbook, decided to take them down Thursday night and haven’t put them back up. They pulled this stuff […]
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FTN Staff
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Friday slate (9/1)
Week 1 of the college football season kicked off with a massive slate Thursday, and with the broken early season DFS pricing, scores were insanely high. Salaries will level off in a couple of weeks and we will be able to utilize our edge and find intelligent ways to find leverage. We have a five-game […]
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Walter Waddell
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College Football Best Bets of the Week: Week 1
After a fun-filled Week 0 in the 2023 college football season, Week 1 will try to live up to the hype, with games starting Thursday night and continuing through Labor Day. Bettors got an appetizer last weekend with Notre Dame and USC. But they will have the main course available Saturday, with games starting at […]
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College Football Betting Preview: LSU vs. Florida State
After a massive slate of games Saturday, bettors and college football fans will get treated to a top-10 matchup between the No. 5 LSU Tigers and No. 8 Florida State Seminoles Sunday night at Camping World Stadium in Orlando (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC). LSU enters the primetime showdown as 2.5-point road favorites over Florida State, […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Thursday slate (8/31)
The 2023 college football season started with a bang as Week 0 brought with it plenty of excitement and profitability for the FTN community. Our line-in-the-sand DFS play (Nick Nash) went ballistic with 3 touchdown receptions at just 5% rostership. The season can be grind, and it was obviously very nice to be able to […]
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Walter Waddell
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College Football FCS Roundup (Week 1)
Welcome to Week 1 of the college football season, as we dip our toes into the FCS level.  They are frequently listed as the extra games on your college football rotation, but quite often there is some value in the FCS vs. FBS games on a week-to-week basis. The problem is that the books mostly […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Blake Corum
Last Updated: 08/26/2023   Blake Corum has established himself as the lead back for Michigan’s potent rushing attack. He is coming off back-to-back 900-plus rushing yard seasons and was third in the Big Ten last year with 1,463 yards. His 18 rushing touchdowns were second in the conference and top five in the nation.  Corum […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Week 0 College Football Favorite Bet
College football is back, and one team on a mission this year is the USC Trojans.  USC opens the season as the No. 6 team overall and are desperately trying to make their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. As a team with 11 national championships, including two back-to-back in 2003 & 2004, their proud history […]
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College Football Best Bets: Week 0
The college football season is upon us, and Week 0 is here to satiate our cravings for gridiron action. I’ve been studying the games from every angle and have found a couple bets that are advantageous for us. Let’s take a look at those money-making opportunities below.   Nick Nash Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+450, DraftKings […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday slate (8/26)
The 2023 college football season begins with a Saturday slate of games collectively known as “Week 0.” For those of you new to my CFB content, my slate breakdowns include my top players at each position, a core for both DraftKings and FanDuel as well as advantageous PrizePicks props or betting opportunities. Additionally, you’ll want […]
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Walter Waddell
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Donovan Edwards
Last Updated: 8/21/2023     Donovan Edwards is a former 5-star recruit who could start for almost any team outside of Michigan, so even though he has limited touches it shouldn’t be held against him. Last year he stepped in after Blake Corum’s injury and posted three straight games with 110-plus rushing yards and averaged […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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College Football Group of 5 Roundup (Week 0)
Welcome to Week 0 of the college football season, as we dip our toes into the sport with seven matchups on the FBS level. The Group of Five has several opportunities for Power 5 victories as Navy takes on Notre Dame overseas, San Jose State travels to USC and Hawaii heads to SEC country to […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Will Shipley
Last Updated: 8/8/2023     Will Shipley is a versatile running back ascending to stardom for the Tigers, with over 2,200 yards and 26 touchdowns from scrimmage in his first two seasons. His 1,182 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2022 were both second in the ACC.  Shipley is a dynamic playmaker who can […]
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Jeremy Popielarz
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Conference Championship Bets
Every year I like to do some modest bets on conference champions and conference championship game appearances. The reason I say modest is because these will be smaller bets with the goal of hitting one or two to make a profit. If none of them hit, then you don’t lose as much in the grand […]
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FBS/FCS Showdowns: Which FCS Teams Could Pull Off an Upset in 2023?
Every year there are plenty of games between the FCS and FBS levels. Last year there were eight victories by the lower level over the higher one, with the highlight being a Southern Illinois 31-24 victory over Northwestern out of the Big 10. Let’s take a look at several potential upsets that could occur this […]
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College Football Betting: Mountain West Conference Preview
With Week 0 of the 2023 college football season only a couple of weeks away, it’s a great time to look at the latest odds for the Mountain West Conference.   2023 Mountain West Conference Odds Here are the updated odds for which team will win the Mountain West Championship Game this upcoming season, according […]
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2023 College Football Season Preview: Win Total Best Bets
College football’s win totals represent such good value if you take the time to do the research. If you give yourself plenty of options with regards to sportsbooks, you’d be surprised how many teams had two or three different totals in two or three different books. Last year I lost on my biggest play (the […]
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FTN Staff
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Raheim Sanders
Last Updated: 8/1/2023     Rahiem Sanders exploded onto the scene as a sophomore last year for the Razorbacks. Sanders appeared in 13 games and produced 1,714 scrimmage yards, including 1,443 rushing yards, the fourth most in Arkansas history.  Sanders stands an imposing 6-foot-2 and 237 pounds and runs with every pound behind his pads. […]
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Jeremy Popielarz