College football is back, and with it comes the Week 0 betting slate, featuring TCU vs. North Carolina and San Jose State vs. USC. The TCU Horned Frogs, looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025, bring optimism with new quarterback Jaden Craig from Harvard and a potent backfield led by Jeremy Payne. Despite an opening total of 46.5, the lean is towards the over on TCU’s team total of 27.5 points, as they are expected to exploit a struggling North Carolina defense, which was routed 48-14 in their last season opener under coach Bill Belichick. In the matchup between San Jose State and USC, the Trojans, ranked #14 and aiming for a College Football Playoff berth, are heavy favorites against a San Jose State team that finished 3-9 last year and has been historically dominated by USC, losing the last three matchups by a combined 146-38. While USC boasts returning quarterback Jayden Maiava and running back King Miller, their team total is set at a high 50.5. Despite the potential for a large margin of victory, the prediction favors the under on USC’s team total, with Maiava likely playing only about a half, and a prop bet on Miller to score 2+ touchdowns at +195 is also recommended.
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