College football Week 4 odds are on the betting board and surely on a mobile app near you. As is the case every week, some bettors aren’t wasting any time backing their opinions with some cash.
A clash between No. 10 Notre Dame and No. 15 Wisconsin highlights the college football Week 4 betting menu.
Multiple sportsbook insiders provided Props.com with insights on opening lines and early action in the college football Week 4 odds market. Check back throughout the week for action updates.
College Football Week 4 Odds
| Matchup | Time | Spread | Over/Under |
| Notre Dame at Wisconsin | Noon ET Saturday | Wisconsin -6.5 | 45 |
| Texas A&M vs Arkansas | 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday | Texas A&M -4.5 | 47 |
| Clemson at NC State | 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday | Clemson -10.5 | 47.5 |
| West Virginia at Oklahoma | 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday | Oklahoma -17.5 | 56 |
| Kansas State at Oklahoma State | 7 p.m. ET Saturday | Oklahoma State -5 | 47.5 |
| UCLA at Stanford | 6 p.m. ET Saturday | UCLA -4 | 59.5 |
| Nebraska at Michigan State | 7 p.m. ET Saturday | Michigan State -4 | 54 |
| Texas Tech at Texas | Noon ET Saturday | Texas -9 | 62 |
| LSU at Mississippi State | Noon ET Saturday | LSU -2.5 | 56 |
| UTSA at Memphis | 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday | Memphis -3 | 66.5 |
Odds courtesy of PointsBet USA (updated as of 12:30 p.m. ET Sept. 25)
No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 15 Wisconsin
Opening line: Wisconsin -5.5, Over/Under 46.5
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Wisconsin has been at -6.5 almost all week after opening -5.5 at BetMGM Nevada, but Notre Dame is the popular play up and down the Vegas Strip.
“It’s 2/1 tickets and money on Notre Dame. The moneyline is much worse, 10/1 tickets and like 18/1 money,” BetMGM Nevada’s Scott Shelton said, noting bettors like seeing the Fighting Irish at +195 to win outright. “Notre Dame is a public ‘dog, which is never a good thing. We’ll definitely need the favorite.”
Shelton said the move from -5.5 to -6.5 was due to sharp Badgers action. The total fell from 46.5 to 45.
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Wisconsin is up to -6.5 from a -5.5 opener at PointsBet USA, though there’s certainly interest in Notre Dame, as there always is. The Fighting Irish are taking 72% of tickets, but money is much closer, at 54% on the underdog. The total made a couple trips to 47 but has for the most part stuck at 46.5, with 59% of tickets on the Over and 67% of cash on the Under.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Saturday’s marquee game is also among the first to kick off, which is always unfortunate, since giving time for such big clashes to percolate always leads to more interesting betting. But we’ll have to put up with a noon ET (and 9 a.m. PT!) start for this one.
Notre Dame is 3-0, but has hardly been impressive thus far, as its 1-2 ATS mark indicates. In Week 3, the Fighting Irish got their first cover in a 27-13 home win over Purdue, but the 7.5-point favorites needed a 10-0 fourth quarter to cash. Wisconsin (1-1 SU and ATS) is coming off a bye, after losing its opener to visiting Penn State, then drilling MAC outfit Eastern Michigan.
The line dipped from Wisconsin -5.5 to -4.5, then back to -5.5 at TwinSpires. Notre Dame is taking 64% of early spread bets and 71% of early spread money.
“Sharp action on both sides, initially on Notre Dame +5.5 at the open, then Wisconsin -4.5,” Lucas said.
No. 5 Texas A&M vs No. 18 Arkansas
Opening line: Texas A&M -5.5, Over/Under 47.5
UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Three hours ahead of kickoff, Caesars Sports has Texas A&M a 4.5-point favorite, down from the -5.5 opener. The action reflects the spread movement, with tickets and money both in the 2/1 range on Arkansas. The total is down a point to to 47 at Caesars books.
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Texas A&M went from -5.5 Monday to -4.5 Thursday and returned to -5.5 this morning at BetMGM Nevada. “Looks like another public ‘dog. It’s 2/1 tickets and 4/1 money on Arkansas,” BetMGM Nevada’s Shelton said, while noting the Razorbacks also got some sharp play at +5.5.
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: PointsBet USA opened the Aggies -5.5, peaked at -6 early in the week, dipped to -4.5 by this morning and is now at -5. The Razorbacks are landing 60% of tickets and money. The total moved from 47.5 to 48 to 47, with 78% of bets/56% of money on the Over.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Texas A&M is 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS), but two of those wins were against lightweights Kent State and New Mexico. And the third came in Week 2 at Colorado, where the Aggies never led until scoring their only TD of the game with 2:41 remaining. That score secured an uninspiring 10-7 win for A&M, which was laying 17 points.
Arkansas (3-0 SU and ATS) conversely already has a quality win, trouncing Texas 40-21 as a 5.5-point Week 2 underdog.
A&M went from -5.5 to -6 briefly at TwinSpires, then returned to the opener, with Arkansas taking 55% of bets/58% of dollars for this neutral-site clash at AT&T Stadium.
“Great two-way action so far,” Lucas said. “With how Arkansas has looked, I’m expecting this line to drop a bit. It should be a high-volume game for us.”
No. 7 Clemson at North Carolina State
Opening line: Clemson -10, Over/Under 47
UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Clemson ticked up to -10.5 from -10 this morning at WynnBet, but it’s two-way action on this matchup. Ticket count is almost dead even, while the favored Tigers are getting about 60% of money on the spread. The total, currently 47.5, is seeing 71% of bets on the Under, but 62% of money on the Over.
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Caesars Sportsbook has this number pinned to Clemson -10, not moving at all this week. The Tigers are taking 57% of bets and 67% of money on the spread.
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Clemson is pinned to -10 at PointsBet USA, where 54% of early bets are on the Tigers, but N.C. State is landing 66% of early money. The total is up a point to 48, with 81% of bets/90% of dollars on the Over.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: It’s already abundantly clear that Clemson (2-1 SU, 0-3 ATS) has fallen off sharply post-Trevor Lawrence. There’s no real shame in the 10-3 loss to Georgia, although the Tigers looked generally awful in that neutral-site game. But in Week 3, Clemson went off as 27.5-point chalk vs. visiting Georgia Tech and barely scored half the point spread, winning 14-8.
TwinSpires’ risk team adjusted Clemson accordingly, with the Tigers barely a double-digit fave at N.C. State (2-1 SU and ATS). Clemson opened -10, initially dipped to -9.5, returned to -10, and are now -10.5, but the Wolfpack are taking 70% of early bets and 55% of early cash.
“The public is all over N.C. State so far. Not a surprise with how Clemson has come out the gate this season. The Tigers barely escaped against Georgia Tech as four-touchdown favorites,” Lucas said, although he noted his book saw a small sharp buy on Clemson -10 today.
West Virginia at No. 3 Oklahoma
Opening line: Oklahoma -16, Over/Under 58.5
UPDATE 6:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: BetMGM Nevada pegged Oklahoma as a 16.-point favorite at the outset and is now -17.5, but that’s contrary to the liability tonight. “West Virginia is a public ‘dog,” BetMGM Nevada’s Jeff Stoneback said. “We need Oklahoma for a pretty sizable amount. Ticket count almost 3/1 on West Virginia and money 4/1 on West Virginia. It’s pretty surprising.” Stoneback added that there are a lot of four-figure bets on the Mountaineers.
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: The Sooners opened as 16.5-point favorites at PointsBet USA and ticked up to -17 on Wednesday at PointsBet USA. West Virginia is actually getting 63% of spread tickets, while Oklahoma is taking 70% of spread dollars. The total initially inched from 58.5 to 59, but it’s now down to 56, with tickets 2/1 on the Over but money 2/1 on the Under.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Oklahoma (3-0 SU, 1-2 ATS) is another unbeaten that’s not inspiring a lot of confidence. The Sooners nearly gave away their Week 1 home game against Tulane (the contest was relocated from New Orleans to Norman, Oklahoma, due to Hurricane Ida). In Week 3, Oklahoma let 22.5-point underdog Nebraska hang around all day in a 23-16 home win.
West Virginia (2-1 SU and ATS) is coming off a solid 27-21 win as a 1.5-point home pup against a ranked Virginia Tech team.
Oklahoma is up to -16.5 in this one, but it’s been two-way early action at TwinSpires, with 56% of tickets on the Mountaineers and 54% of money on the Sooners.
“Low-volume game so far,” Lucas said. “Usually Oklahoma would be up there in liability, but bettors are clearly not impressed by the Sooners.”
The total hasn’t moved yet, but it could be on the way up soon, with ticket count 4/1 and money 3/1 on the Over.
“The pubic is on the Over. We’re likely going to likely need the Under,” Lucas said.
Kansas State at No. 22 Oklahoma State
Opening line: Oklahoma State -7.5, Over/Under 45.5
UPDATE 6:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Like its Big 12 brethren West Virginia, Kansas State is a public ‘dog tonight. Oklahoma State opened -6, dipped to -5.5, returned to -6, then dropped to -5 this afternoon. “We need Oklahoma State. It’s 3/1 tickets and 5/1 money on Kansas State.” Along with steady public play on the Wildcats, there was sharp money early in the week on the Cowboys, followed by sharp play this afternoon on K-State +6.
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Oklahoma State got as low as -5.5 Monday from Sunday’s -7.5 opener, then edged up to -6 Tuesday at PointsBet USA. It’s two-way action, with 56% of bets on Kansas State and 53% of money on Oklahoma State.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: It’s a battle of Big 12 unbeatens, as both squads are 3-0 SU, with Kansas State 2-1 ATS and Oklahoma State 1-2 ATS. Oklahoma State opened -7.5 and is already down to -6, with Kansas State attracting 66% of tickets and 70% of money on the spread.
“K-State is fitting the bill of a trendy ‘dog early in the week,” Lucas said. “It’s a mix of public and sharp action on the Wildcats. We’re drawing some good action on K-State moneyline, as well.”
The total is down a point to 44.5, with 55% of bets/64% of money on the Under.
No. 24 UCLA at Stanford
Opening line: UCLA -4, Over/Under 59
UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: BetMGM Nevada opened the Bruins -6 and is down to -4. “And it stopped everywhere along the way,” Shelton said. “A few more tickets on UCLA, money 2/1 on Stanford. Sharp play on Stanford +5 and +4.5.”
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: This number bounced around a lot early in the week at PointsBet USA, where UCLA opened -3.5, got as high as -6 Monday morning, then backed up to -4 by Tuesday afternoon. The Bruins are currently -4.5 while taking 64% of spread tickets, with Stanford drawing 69% of spread money.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: UCLA (2-1 SU and ATS) is coming off a stinging upset loss, falling 40-37 on a last-minute TD as an 11-point home favorite against Fresno State. That certainly took the luster off the Bruins’ Week 1 home win over LSU. Stanford (2-1 SU and ATS) has followed a season-opening loss at Kansas State with consecutive wins, including a big Week 2 upset of Southern Cal, 42-28 as an 18-point road pup.
This line has been all over the place early at TwinSpires, going from UCLA -4 to -3.5, then winding its way all the way to -6 before backing up to -5.5. Ticket count is 2/1 Stanford, but money is 2/1 UCLA.
“It’s similar to last week, when we saw pros on West Virginia and Joes on Virginia Tech,” Lucas said. “We’re seeing pros on UCLA and Joes on Stanford. We’re already getting good handle on this one.”
Nebraska at No. 21 Michigan State
Opening line: Michigan State -3.5, Over/Under 50.5
UPDATE 6:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: This line is down 1.5 points just today, from Michigan State -5 to -3.5, and the Spartans were -5.5 at their high point at BetMGM Nevada. “However, we need Nebraska here. Ticket count 4/1 and money about 1/5/1 on Michigan State. A lot of tickets and big handle on this game.”
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Spartans have spent most of the week at -5 after opening -4 at Caesars Sportsbook. It’s all Michigan State on the spread at Caesars, with 84% of bets and 91% of cash on the Spartans, including a $66,000 wager at -4.5.
UPDATE 1 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Michigan State is up to -5 from a -4 opener at PointsBet USA, where it’s all Sparty action at 92% of bets and 93% of dollars on the spread.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Sparty is 3-0 SU and ATS, including two outright wins as a road underdog. This past week, Michigan State dunked Miami 38-17 catching 7 points on the highway. Nebraska (2-2 SU, 3-1 ATS) is a shell of itself, generally speaking, but did keep pace at Oklahoma last week, cashing as a 22.5-point ‘dog in a 23-16 loss.
Bettors are solidly on the Spartans early, with TwinSpires upping the line to -5 on a 5/1 ticket count and 6/1 money count for Michigan State.
“It’s been all Michigan State money,” Lucas said. “It’s early, but this is shaping up to be one of our biggest liabilities on Saturday.”
The total is already up a point to 51.5, with 64% of bets/60% of cash on the Over.
Texas Tech at Texas
Opening line: Texas -10.5, Over/Under 61
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET THURSDAY: This has been one of more active lines this week at TwinSpires, first flying toward the underdog and now going back toward the favorite. Texas opened -10.5 and dropped to -8.5 by Monday on the way to -7.5, but the Longhorns are now up to -9. Texas Tech is landing 55% of bets and 64% of dollars on the spread.
“Sharp money on Tech +10.5 and +9.5. We saw some buyback on Texas at -7.5,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said. “As of now, we’ll need a Texas cover and ideally a win by double digits.”
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: The Longhorns (2-1 SU and ATS) weren’t long for being ranked this season, falling out of the Top 25 after their Week 2 setback at Arkansas. Early indicators point toward interest in underdog Texas Tech (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS), with Texas dropping as low as -8.5 before rebounding to -9 at TwinSpires.
“A mix of public and sharp play on Tech so far,” Lucas said. “We haven’t seen anything in the way of sharp money on Texas.”
LSU at Mississippi State
Opening line: LSU -3.5, Over/Under 57
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET THURSDAY: LSU opened -3.5 and has spent most of the week at -2.5, with sharps taking a piece of Mississippi State at +3.5 and +3, and the public betting on the Tigers. As such, LSU is getting 66% of tickets, while Mississippi State is seeing 57% of money. The total is down to 55.5 from a 57 opener, with 63% of bets/71% of cash on the Under.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: Both these squads are 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS, and trying to stay relevant in the Alabama-dominated SEC West. LSU made a stop at -3 on the way to -2.5 at TwinSpires, thanks to Mississippi State netting 60% of early money–including professional play–while the Tigers took 62% of early tickets.
“Sharp buy on Mississippi State +3.5 and +3. Mainly public money on LSU so far,” Lucas said.
UTSA at Memphis
Opening line: Memphis -4.5, Over/Under 65
UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: BetMGM Nevada hasn’t moved off Memphis -3 all week. “All the money and tickets are going to the ‘dog UTSA,” Shelton said.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET THURSDAY: TwinSpires initially dropped Memphis from -4.5 to -3.5 early in the week, and the Tigers are now -3. Memphis is drawing 64% of the bets, while 60% of the cash is on UTSA. “Sharp money came in on UTSA +4.5 and +3.5,” Lucas said. The total is up to 67 from a 65 opener, with 60% of bets/74% of dollars on the Over.
UPDATE 5 P.M. ET MONDAY: This game wouldn’t ordinarily make the rundown, but as you can see, there aren’t a whole helluva lot of quality matchups this week. It is a decent non-league clash, though, in as much as Conference USA’s Texas-San Antonio is 3-0 SU and ATS, while American Athletic Conference outfit Memphis is 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS.
TwinSpires already lowered this spread to Memphis -3.5, with the Tigers taking 68% of tickets and the Roadrunners 56% of money.
“Sharp money came in on UTSA +4.5. No buyback yet on Memphis,” Lucas said.