Football Betting News: A look at Week 1 NCAAF Odds (Part 1)

The kickoff of the 2010 college football season is less than four weeks away. Here's a look at some of the matchups involving squads that are ranked in the top 25 to begin the year: 9/2: Marshall at #2 Ohio State (-29) The Thundering Herd were able to handle Ohio University in a bowl game to finish off a 7-6 campaign in 2009. Now, Marshall will have to deal with a much tougher squad from the Buckeye State. The Thundering Herd's offense will have to overcome the loss of running back Darius Marshall. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his last two collegiate seasons. Ohio State could be looking ahead to a showdown with the Miami Hurricanes on September 11th. 9/4: Miami-Ohio at #3 Florida (-34.5) The Redhawks were one of college football's worst teams in 2009 after posting just a single win. Florida fans will get to watch junior quarterback John Brantley make his first start for the Gators. Florida has won each of its last three season openers (Western Kentucky, Hawaii and Charleston Southern) by more than 45 points. 9/4: #4 Texas (-28.5) at Rice With this game being played at Reliant Stadium, Texas fans are likely to dominate the crowd at the NFL site. The Longhorns are 39-1 against the Owls since 1966. In four meetings since 2005, Texas has won on each occasion by more than 40 points. Sophomore quarterback Garrett Gilbert will make his first start for the Longhorns. The Owls went 2-10 last year with one of the worst defenses in the nation. 9/6: #5 Boise State (-2.5) vs. #6 Virginia Tech (@ Landover, MD) The most highly anticipated battle in the opening week of the season. The Broncos have gone undefeated in each of the last two regular seasons. Boise State junior quarterback Kellen Moore (39 TDs, 3 INTs in 2009) will face one of the biggest tests of his collegiate career against a dangerous Hokies defense. The Virginia Tech offense will counter with dynamic sophomore running back Ryan Williams. He was fifth in the nation in rushing as a freshman with 1,655 yards. 9/4: #22 Oregon State at #7 TCU (-13.5) In a top 25 matchup, the Beavers and Horned Frogs will square off at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. Oregon State must replace quarterback Sean Canfield this season. In five of the last seven years, TCU has won 11 or more games.