FREE College Football Picks Today 8/31/24 NCAAF Week 1 Betting Picks and Predictions

in this video we'll be taking a look at three college football games happening on August 31st 2024 and providing you with free team picks and total picks for each one of those games so six picks in total welcome back to Cash Out Sports let's dive right into it oh and don't forget to subscribe and to click the Bell icon to get notified as soon as these videos get released so that you have more time to plan out your bets as we provide these videos on a daily basis I can guarantee that you'll have all the important information that you'll need on the three college football games after fully watching this video one more thing before we start if you would like to gain access to our best exclusive Sports Picks to take your journey to the next level then check out our patreon in the link down below where we offer our best single picks parley picks and much more now let's get started Oregon versus Idaho the Idaho vandals had an impressive 9 to4 record last season including a 6 to2 Mark in conference play which earned them a tie for second place in the big by standings alongside Montana State they kicked off the 2023 season with a strong start winning five of their first six games with their only defeat coming in a 31- 17 loss to California although they narrowly lost to Montana by two points in mid October the vandals rebounded by winning three of their final four regular season games in the football championship Conference playoffs Idaho Advanced to the second round by edging out Southern Illinois 20 to 17 in overtime but was ultimately eliminated in The quarterfinals by Albany falling 30 to 22 despite their successful 2023 campaign the vandals face a challenging off season as they look to rebuild their offense they lost key contributors including two standout wide receivers their starting quarterback and their starting running back while Idaho has returned five starters on a fence much of the production from last season is gone leaving them with big shoes to fill however on the defensive side of the ball the vandals are in better shape returning eight starters who should form a strong and reliable unit this year year the Oregon Ducks also had an outstanding season last year finishing with a 12-2 overall record and going eight8 minutes one in conference play this performance earned them a second place finish in the Pack 12 just behind Washington Oregon started the season in dominant fashion crushing Portland stayed 81 to7 and entering their bye with a perfect 5 to zero record however they suffered a narrow 36-33 loss to Washington immediately after the buy the Ducks bounced back by winning their remaining regular season games scor scoring at least 31 points in each of their six victories unfortunately their bid for a Pack 12 Championship was thwarted by Washington who edged them out 34-31 nonetheless Oregon ended the season on a high note with a commanding 45-6 win over Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl as the Ducks head into the new season they must replace a significant amount of offensive production from last year fortunately they added Dylan Gabriel at quarterback who is poised for a breakout season returning receiver TZ Johnson who caught 10 touchdowns in in 2023 will be a key Target in Oregon's potent passing attack which should also open up opportunities in the running game on defense Oregon lost several key players from last year but should still be strong enough to compete effectively against most Big 10 teams going into this matchup Oregon is the clear favorite with expectations of a comfortable win however it's important to note that Idaho is no pushover as they are a solid football championship subdivision team while the Ducks opened last season with an 81 to7 blowout of Portland's State Idaho is likely to pose a tougher challenge both teams are dealing with significant losses on the offensive side of the ball but Oregon has done a better job of reloading through the transfer portal although Oregon should win this game handily the spread may be a bit too large especially if they ease up later in the game therefore the Idaho vandals to cover the spread as underdogs is our full game side pick Alabama versus Western Kentucky the Western Kentucky Hill Toppers and the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to face off this sattin college football action at the renowned Bryant Denny Stadium this matchup is highly anticipated as both teams prepared to Showcase their skills and strategies on the field fans are eager to see how these two programs will perform as they continue their Seasons the hill Toppers had a notable 2023 season finishing with an 8 to5 overall record and a respectable 5 to3 Mark in Conference USA matchups although Western Kentucky found themselves trailing behind Liberty New Mexico state and Jacksonville State in the stand endings they earned a birth in the famous toastery bowl in that bowl game Western Kentucky pulled off a thrilling 38-35 overtime Victory against Old Dominion closing out their season on a high note head coach Tyson Helton enters his sixth year at the helm of Western Kentucky and while he'll be without key players like wide receiver Malachi Corley and quarterback Austin Reed this year he still has plenty of Talent on the roster wide receiver dvin Smith along with cornerbacks otney Johnson and Upton Stout are expected to provide valuable EXP experience and leadership as the hill Toppers look to build on last year's success on the Alabama side it's hard to be dissatisfied with their 12 to2 overall record and perfect 8 to zero run in Southeastern Conference games from the previous season the Crimson Tide capped off their Southeastern Conference dominance with a narrow 27 to 24 Victory Over Georgia in the conference Championship Game however Alabama's season ended on a bitter note with a 27 to20 loss to eventual National Champion Michigan in the Rose Bowl this year with legendary head coach Nick Sabin no longer on the sidelines for the first time in 17 years all eyes are on new head coach kayin dor and his revamped coaching staff one of Alabama's biggest challenges heading into the season is improving their running game which averaged 4.3 yards per carry last year the Crimson Tide will have much to prove in the early part of the Season particularly when it comes to establishing an effective ground attack while many predict that Alabama may take a slight step back this year it's still widely believed that they're capable of achieving double- digigit wins once again the schedule is loaded with tough opponents including Auburn Georgia LSU Tennessee Oklahoma and Wisconsin if Alabama can navigate these challenges successfully they could be poised for another Stellar year in 2024 defensively the tide should remain strong though there are some concerns regarding the quality of their pass rush Additionally the secondary will need to step up after losing some key players during the off season Alabama enters this game as heavy favorites and they appear ready for another strong season the crimson tied kicked off the 2023 season with a dominant 56-7 victory over Middle Tennessee State University and a similar outcome could be in store against Western Kentucky although the hill Toppers possess a solid passing attack they may struggle to sustain drives against Alabama's Stout defense offensively the Crimson Tide should have no trouble moving the ball and it wouldn't be surprising to see a focus on the Run game as they work to improve in that area while this might not be the most exciting game I'm picking Alabama to cover the spread as they likely shut down Western kuy's passing game thus the Alabama Crimson tie to win and cover the spread as favorites as our full game side pick Penn State versus West Virginia in a week one REM match from last season number eight Penn State and West Virginia will face off to Kickstart their 2024 campaigns the nitty Lions ranked ninth last year finished the 2023 season with a solid 10 to3 record their three losses came against highly ranked opponents all of whom were ranked 11th or high including a tough 38 to 25 defeat to number 11 oh miss in the chick Philip Peach Bowl meanwhile the Mountaineers had their best season in seven years finishing 9 to4 their impressive run culminated in a dominant 30-10 victory over UNCC in the Dukes Mayo bowl there is a lot of excitement surrounding Penn State this season and it's easy to see why the nitty Lions boast a strong roster and Drew Aller their promising quarterback is expected to improve with every snap he takes however West Virginia shouldn't be underestimated they were far from pushovers last season and the question now is whether their 2023 success was a one-time thing or the start of a trend Morgantown is known for being a hostile environment for visiting teams and the buzz around the Mountaineers especially after their strong 2023 performance is palpable facing a top 10 team in the season opener ads to the excitement and I believe West Virginia has a legitimate shot to cover the spread as underdogs in this matchup when these two teams met last season they combined for 53 points easily surpassing the 48 point total set for the game this time the projected total has been increased by a few points but several factors suggest that this game might not follow the same highs scoring Trend first Penn State's defense is one of the best in the country scoring against them will be a significant Challenge and it's hard to Envision them giving up big numbers especially this early in the season although the nitty Lions have a new defensive coordinator their experienced starters should have little trouble adapting to the new system on the offensive side Penn State is also adjusting to a new offensive coordinator which could lead to some early season Growing Pains combined that with the pressure of playing in front of 108,000 Rowdy Mountaineer fans and the Lion's offense May struggle to find its Rhythm Additionally the possibility of storms could turn this game into a ground and pound Affair given these factors under the projected total is our full game total pick that's all for now so if you have any other games you would like reviewed then leave a comment down below with the game you would like analyzed subscribe be to our channnel leave a like on this video and we'll get to it as soon as we possibly can we would also love to hear your opinion on the picks presented to you in this video whether you agree or disagree with them so leave a comment down below and do let us know