Colgate vs. Fordham prediction: Colgate favored to win in college football Week 0 [2026]

Fordham will face the favored Colgate in Week 0 college football action at Moglia Stadium at Jack Coffey Field on Friday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.

Dimers' advanced college football model projects Colgate as the most likely winner in this Colgate vs. Fordham prediction.

This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons..

Colgate vs. Fordham prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Colgate vs. Fordham, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Colgate a 74.2% chance of beating Fordham. Our predicted final score has Colgate winning 31-21.

According to our model, Colgate (-7.5) has a 52.9% chance of covering the spread, while the 56-point over/under has a 55.5% chance of staying under.

Colgate vs. Fordham odds

We have sourced the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Colgate -7.5 (-110) / Fordham +7.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Colgate -300, Fordham +260

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Colgate vs. Fordham picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Colgate -7.5 @ -110 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Colgate @ -300 via Bet365
• Total: Under 56 @ -110 via DraftKings

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 56 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Colgate vs. Fordham game-day updates and essential details

Friday's college football matchup between Fordham and Colgate at Moglia Stadium at Jack Coffey Field is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.

• Who: Colgate vs. Fordham
• Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
• Venue: Moglia Stadium at Jack Coffey Field

Conclusion

We predict Colgate, with a 74.2% win probability, will likely beat Fordham in Friday's college football matchup.

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