College football betting splits systems for Week 1

Analysis of Week 1 college football betting splits identifies several systems for against the spread (ATS) wagering based on data dating back to the start of the 2022 season.

One system suggests fading majority bettors when more than 75% of the handle is on a single side, a group that has gone 588-657 ATS (47.2%) over the last four seasons. Identified matches for this system include Alabama, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Tulane, Oregon, Penn State, Texas, Wyoming, Arkansas State, South Florida, Texas A&M, Michigan, and Mississippi State.

A second system focuses on betting volume, noting that when 76% or more of the total number of bets are on the home side, that group has gone 241-263 ATS (47.8%) since 2022. Matches for this system include Alabama, West Virginia, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Oregon, Penn State, Texas, South Florida, Texas A&M, Michigan, and Mississippi State.

A third system targets road favorites, noting that when the majority of the handle is on road favorites, the group has gone 368-410 ATS (47.3%). Matches for this system include Oklahoma State and UCLA.