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I went 3-2 overall during my first segment of the bowl game Group of Five best bets. I'm kicking myself for going against Western Kentucky, which throttled South Alabama. The Hilltoppers are better than I gave them credit for this season, and they could be solid again in 2023. The 3-2 week of bets moves me to 40-35 (53.3%) on the season. Not…

Will Healy transformed Austin Peay from a dumpster fire - the FCS program went 0-11 in 2016, his first year as the head coach - to a respectable squad, which went 13-10 over his next two seasons. Healy, currently just 37 years old, turned his young age, recruiting successes, and on-field results into a new job: the head coaching gig at…

Frank Harris and the UTSA Roadrunners (10-2, 8-0 C-USA) can put a bow on their fantastic season Friday night when they host North Texas (7-5, 6-2 C-USA) in the Conference USA title game. The Roadrunners are 8.5-point favorites, according to the college football betting odds. While the odds suggest a comfortable UTSA victory may be in the cards, the…

The Sun Belt Championship is on the line Saturday, and Troy (10-2, 7-1 SBC) is a 9-point favorite over Coastal Carolina (9-2, 6-2 SBC), according to the college football betting odds. With star quarterback Grayson McCall doubtful for Coastal Carolina, the Chanticleers have their work cut out for them. They fell 47-7 to JMU last weekend, but the…

Week 9 of the college football season is here, and there's still a glaring lack of clarity in a few Group of Five conference title races. That should make for an exciting month of November, but first, we have one weekend of October college football remaining. It should be a good one across the Group of Five, and I'll highlight five games I believe…

An awful week last week, I went 1-4 on my Group of Five best bets, pushing my record to 34-31 on the season. Despite the devastating performance - what was I thinking taking UAB to cover against No. 5 LSU?? - I'm back this week and hopeful to win some bets on Thanksgiving weekend. It's one of the best college football weekends of the year, and I'm…

I came ever so close to a perfect 5-0 week of Group of Five bets last week, going 4-1. My lone loss came in the Air Force-New Mexico game when I wagered on under 37.5. The total finished at 38 points. So close! We're back at it again this week, trying to grab a 5-0 week before the season ends. Overall, I'm 33-27 (55%) on my Group of Five best bets…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It's the middle of November, which means one thing, and one thing only, on the gridiron. We have our eyes on the playoff picture in college football. Florida State has secured a spot in a bowl game, although where still remains uncertain. Valdosta State's season is over after a 5-6 campaign. The only variable is now the…

I went 2-3 on Group of Five best bets yet again last week, bringing my season-long record to 29-26. That's not horrible, and I'd love to finish the season above.500. I'm running out of weeks to secure a perfect 5-0 record, but I'm not ready to give up on my chase for a perfect weekend of picks. Who knows, maybe this is the week! Let's take a look…

Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in Florida earlier this week. The storm's devastating impacts will be felt for months to come, and the storm, while weakened since initially hitting Florida, hasn't completely fizzled out. Rain and wind will impact college football this Saturday, and I've compiled a list of Group of Five games…

Riding an eight-game winning streak and odds on favorite to repeat as SWAC champions, Jackson State has clearly defined itself as one of the elite teams in the FCS. Any other program that is ranked in the top 10 in both the FCS media and coaches polls would likely be eying postseason positioning. But for Jackson State, particularly head coach Deion…

I went 2-3 last week, moving my overall Group of Five best bets record to 27-23 this season. That's not too shabby through 50 bets, but I'd like to finish this season strong. I'm still chasing a 5-0 week, which I'd love to secure before the end of the season. Let's dive into the college football betting odds and see if I can't put together the…

Former FCS powerhouse James Madison lost last weekend to former FCS powerhouse Georgia Southern, as the Dukes suffered their first loss as an FBS program. The defeat, and JMU's 5-1 start to its FBS tenure, made me wonder: Which current FCS teams could compete right away at the Group of Five level? College football betting odds show that JMU…

Despite minimal changes yet again toward the top of this week's Group of Five Power Poll, there were some shake-ups toward the bottom of the list. Let's dive into this week's poll. It's no surprise that Cincinnati sits atop this list after opening AAC play with a 31-21 win over Tulsa. Since an opening loss to Arkansas, Cincinnati is 4-0 with four…

As Sun Belt play starts to really get underway in earnest, we've got another week of power rankings and college football betting odds here at HERO Sports. Let's cut it up. 1. Coastal Carolina (5-0) Last Week: Beat Georgia Southern, 34-30; This Week: at UL-Monroe Hey, nobody said you had to win the games convincingly, right? Coastal Carolina has…

I put together another 2-3 showing last week, dropping my overall record on Group of Five best bets this season to 15-10. After a red-hot start, I've slowed down. Regardless, I'm excited about Week 5. Weather will impact games this weekend as Hurricane Ian made landfall earlier this week and the weather system will likely pass through several…

One of the most underrated storylines early in the college football season is the Group of Five race for a spot in a "New Year's Six" bowl game. It's a wide-open battle through a few weeks of the season, and this week's G5 viewing guide features a few teams who figure to contend for the coveted New Year's Six spot. SMU may have the inside track to…

Nothing would make for better "Texas is back" jokes than the Longhorns following up a great showing against Alabama with a home loss to UTSA. While I'm not saying that's definitely going to happen Saturday, I am saying there's a chance. College football betting odds peg the Roadrunners as 11-point underdogs, which isn't a monstrous spread. The line…

During Week 1 of the college football season, Old Dominion upset Virginia Tech, Appalachian State nearly defeated North Carolina, and East Carolina was a field goal away from beating N.C. State. The results sent some ACC fans and media members into a panic, as they made the case that the conference should stop visiting Group of Five teams. Given…

MISSOULA - The third-ranked Montana Grizzlies (1-0) host the unranked South Dakota Coyotes (0-1) in their second of three nonconference games 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Here are the key Coyotes players to watch. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound sophomore quarterback from Bloomington, Illinois, already has 17 starts under his belt.…

Every year, FBS teams hand out six-figure paychecks - and sometimes even more - to FCS opponents. And every year, multiple FBS teams find themselves licking their wounds after what was thought to be a guaranteed victory. Last season featured 12 FCS wins over FBS programs, with Montana's takedown of No. 20 Washington marking the first FCS win over a…