Bettor Up: College Football Week 1 best bets, predictions

My Week 0 college football picks were as good as Scott Frost was last week in Ireland, but unlike Frost, who is on thin ice, we're guaranteed to be around the entire season.

Here are my college football best bets for Week 1, which goes from Thursday night through Labor Day: 

Penn State vs. Purdue - under 53.5: 

Bet the under as Penn State, favored on the road, will make an early-season statement with the help of new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, who will bottle up a rebuilt Purdue offense. 

FSU vs. LSU -- FSU +3

The Tigers are getting plenty of respect from  the betting market in this spot, but Brian Kelly has a long way to go before they get back to real accents in Baton Rouge. 

On the other hand, the Seminoles have some pieces to work with as Mike Norvell continues his rebuild. Legit upset alert.

No. 24 Houston @ UTSA +5.5 

Love these college football betting spots with a lower tier ranked team visiting a true home underdog - in an in-state matchup, no less. So, take the points as UTSA QB Frank Harris helps to tame the Cougars.