There is no such thing as a straightforward college football season. Clemson and Penn State appeared to be College Football Playoff locks heading into the campaign but are now likely on the outside looking in after just six weeks. Miami faced plenty of uncertainty but now appears to be on track to earn the No. 1 seed in the bracket. There is still plenty of time for things to change once again, though, which is why making bold bets can pay off handsomely in this sport.
Here’s a look at three wagers to target in Week 7 if you’re looking to take advantage of the chaos in college football.
NC State +22.5 vs. Notre Dame (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)
The SportsLine Projection Model has Notre Dame covering in 66% of simulations. The Irish have beaten up on the Wolfpack of late, winning the last two games in the series by a combined score of 80-38. NC State would likely be getting less points if it was at home but these are the games Dave Doeren has consistently gotten his team to show up for. NC State has won eight or more games in four of the last five seasons, and has made a bowl game in five straight seasons. I don’t see the Wolfpack winning this game because of the talent gap but they should be able to cover a three-touchdown spread.
Northwestern +21.5 vs. Penn State (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)
Surely it can’t happen three times in a row, right? Penn State is in shambles right now after its loss to UCLA in Week 6 and the energy around this football program won’t be the same, even though the game is at home. The Nittany Lions have the talent edge and might be able to sleepwalk through this game but do they have any motivation at the moment? On the flip side, Northwestern is playing with house money and can look at the last two weeks positively. After all, the Wildcats did beat UCLA. The SportsLine model has Penn State covering in 59% of simulations, but I’ll take the Wildcats on the road to put a scare into Penn State in Week 7.
Virginia Tech +14.5 vs. Georgia Tech (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET)
The Hokies have actually won the TechMo Bowl three of the last four times, most recently grabbing a 21-6 victory last year. Virginia Tech is undergoing major changes as a football program and the players are effectively either fighting for roster spots for next season or looking to boost their status in the transfer portal. Georgia Tech is aiming for the Playoff, but will the Yellow Jackets be looking ahead to a road trip in Week 8 against a Duke team which is 3-0 in ACC play? The SportsLine model likes the Hokies in this game, as they cover in 64% of simulations. The model sees value on Virginia Tech as a +470 money line underdog, with the Hokies pulling off the upset in 36% of simulations.
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