NCAAF Odds – Week 5 College Football Parlay Picks 

Week 5 is the first full weekend of conference action, and it is a good one. Our parlay action for the weekend focuses on this most important week of the season thus far.  Last week, the Kansas State Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys suffered critical losses in the Big 12.  Meanwhile, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Fighting Illini of Illinois in an embarrassing setback.  So, too, did the USC Trojans suffer a painful loss to the Michigan Wolverines. All these teams will be motivated for redemption and to get their seasons back on track.  

Let’s take a look at our Betmaker Week 5 College Football Parlay.  

Saturday, September 28, 2024, Week 5 College Football Parlay

Nebraska Cornhuskers -10 over the Purdue Boilermakers 

Kansas State Wildcats -6 over the Oklahoma State Cowboys 

USC Trojans -14 over the Wisconsin Badgers

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Nebraska -10 at Purdue

The Purdue Boilermakers will host the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN. Kickoff time is noon ET, and television coverage will be on Peacock.  

Last game, the Purdue Boilermakers lost 38-21 against the Oregon State Beavers as 2-point road dogs.  The game went over the NCAAF Betting – Betmaker Free Pick total of 51.  Purdue has a record of 1-2 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 2-1 over/under the total.  Purdue ranks 95^th for total offense, 110^th for passing, 49^th for rushing, and 92^nd for scoring.  Defensively, they rank 94^th overall, 9^th against the pass, 132^nd against the rush, and 119^th for points allowed.  Also, Purdue ranks 80^th for fewest turnovers lost and 132^nd for takeaways.

Last game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost 31-24 against the Illinois Fighting Illini as 9.5-point home favorites.  The game went over the total of 42.5.  Nebraska has a record of 3-1 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total.  Nebraska ranks 67^th for total offense, 45^th for passing, 87^th for rushing, and 60^th for scoring.  Defensively, they rank 30^th overall, 59^th against the pass, 24^th against the rush, and 19^th for points allowed.  Also, Nebraska ranks 40^th for fewest turnovers lost and 47^th for takeaways.

Purdue has some of the worst metrics in the country and is weak on both sides of the line.  Nebraska’s loss to Illinois was an exercise in self-destruction and never should have happened.  Big Red head coach Matt Rhule will most assuredly get everything he can out of the loss.  Purdue is a terrible team that can make Nebraska well.  

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Oklahoma State at Kansas State -6

The Kansas State Wildcats will host the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS.  Kickoff time is set for noon p.m. ET and television coverage on ESPN.  

Last game, the Oklahoma State Cowboys lost 22-19 against the Utah Utes as 1-point home dogs.  The game went under the total of 53.5.  Oklahoma State has a record of 3-1 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total.  Oklahoma State ranks 63^rd for total offense, 15^th for passing, 115^th for rushing, and 30^th for scoring.  Defensively, they rank 126^th overall, 122^nd against the pass, 103^rd against the rush, and 56^th for points allowed.  Also, Oklahoma State ranks 52^nd for fewest turnovers lost and 20^th for takeaways.

Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats lost 38-9 against the BYU Cougars as 7.5-point road favorites.  The game went under the total of 49.5.  Kansas State has a record of 3-1 straight up, 1-3 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total.  Kansas State ranks 70^th for total offense, 117^th for passing, 16^th for rushing, and 78^th for scoring.  Defensively, they rank 36^th overall, 76^th against the pass, 15^th against the rush, and 45^th for points allowed.  Also, Kansas State ranks 72^nd for fewest turnovers lost and 80^th for takeaways.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy was correct in his assessment that poor quarterback play cost the Cowboys and was the difference against Utah.  Now, Okie State faces a K-State team with one of the most dynamic young QBs in the nation, Avery Johnson.  Johnson was productive but made too many mistakes last week in the loss at BYU.  We expect a K-State rebound here.  

Wisconsin at USC -14 

The USC Trojans will host the Wisconsin Badgers at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, and television coverage will be on CBS.  

Last game, the Wisconsin Badgers lost 42-10 against the Alabama Crimson Tide as 14-point home dogs.  The game went over the NCAA Vegas Odds total of 47.  Wisconsin has a record of 2-1 straight up, 0-3 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total.  Wisconsin ranks 96^th for total offense, 104^th for passing, 59^th for rushing, and 110^th for scoring.  Defensively, they rank 41^st overall, 29^th against the pass, 78^th against the rush, and 69^th for points allowed.  Also, Wisconsin ranks 63^rd for fewest turnovers lost and 120^th for takeaways.

Last game, the USC Trojans lost 27-24 against the Michigan Wolverines as 4-point road favorites.  The game went over the total of 44.  USC has a record of 2-1 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total.  USC ranks 30^th for total offense, 12^th for passing, 90^th for rushing, and 47^th for scoring.  Defensively, they rank 47^th overall, 24^th against the pass, 91^st against the rush, and 30^th for points allowed.  Also, USC ranks 47^th for fewest turnovers lost and 97^th for takeaways.

USC has a vast personnel and quarterback advantage in this matchup.  Wisconsin lost starting QB Tyler Van Dyke for the season and things were not going well when he was in the lineup.  Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell admitted that he wants to run the ball now more, which is the ultimate self-own after he vowed to make Wisconsin an Air Raid team.  The Badgers have lost their identity and confidence.  Visit Caesars to check out the industry-leading bonuses, incentives, and latest gaming opportunities!