College football picks today: Week 1 Thursday best bets include Idaho vs. Utah play [9/3/2026]

Today’s college football picks for September 3, 2026 are here, with Idaho vs. Utah and UAB vs. Illinois among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s college football play.

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List of college football picks tonight [9/3, updated 8:13PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s college football best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Idaho vs. Utah Under 60.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 8.1%
• Probability: 59.4%
• Matchup: Idaho vs. Utah (9:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Under 60.5 points in Idaho vs. Utah at -105 odds. A 59.4% probability produces an edge of 8.1%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.

UAB +28.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 58.9%
• Matchup: UAB vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET)

UAB +28.5 carries a 6.6% edge and a probability of 58.9% at -110 odds, according to our model.

UAB vs. Illinois Under 56.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: UAB vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET)

UAB vs. Illinois Under 56.5 points at -110 odds shows a 5.5% edge, supported by a 57.9% probability in simulations.

NCAAF best bets summary: Thursday, 9/3/2026

As of 8:13PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming college football games to bet on now

• UAB vs. Illinois (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Idaho vs. Utah (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Indiana State vs. Purdue (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Toledo vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Texas-El Paso vs. Oklahoma (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Long Island University vs. Kansas (8:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for September 3, 2026, featuring plays such as under 60.5 points in the Idaho vs. Utah matchup and UAB +28.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.