The first Saturday of the season is here and a full slate of games will be on tap.
Let’s get to it.
Georgia -2.5 over UNC
Alabama -11.5 facing USC
Oklahoma -12.5 vs Houston
Wisconsin +10.5 with LSU
Clemson -8.5 playing Auburn
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