College football is back, and for the first time ever, I get to make picks on college games as a college student! Hopefully I can start off on the right foot.
Usually week one is hard upset wise because there are few good match-ups and most good games are at neutral sites, eliminating home field advantage for an underdog. The best game tonight features #11 Oregon and #16 Auburn in Arlington, Texas. Despite being ranked higher, Oregon is actually a four point underdog. Star quarterback Justin Herbert shocked everyone when he decided to return to Oregon rather than entering the NFL Draft, and he comes back along with almost the entire Ducks offense. Oregon has a real chance to be a title contender, and a win against an SEC opponent to start the year would be a massive jumpstart. Look for Oregon to upset the Tigers.
Let this be the start of another magical college football season!