Multiple College Football Underdogs Face Steep Odds in August 28 Games

The 2025 college football season kicks off with several intriguing matchups, including the Minnesota Golden Gophers facing the Buffalo Bulls on Thursday night. Minnesota, favored by 17.5 points, will showcase new transfer additions and returning players in new roles, such as redshirt freshman quarterback Drake Lindsey and running back addition Turner. Buffalo enters as underdogs with a challenging game ahead, reflecting their struggles in previous seasons as large underdogs. Other notable contests include the Ohio Bobcats as 16.5-point underdogs at Rutgers, Akron Zips as one-touchdown underdogs versus Wyoming Cowboys, and Jacksonville State Gamecocks as 18.5-point underdogs against UCF Knights. These matchups highlight a season filled with potential surprises and opportunities for teams to prove themselves against the odds. Fans can stream these games live via services like Fubo and ESPN+, with sportsbooks offering various odds and insights into team performances against the spread from last season.