No 1 Texas Faces No 3 Ohio State in College Football Opener

The highly anticipated Week 1 college football matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State is generating significant betting interest, highlighted by a massive $550,000 wager on Texas that shifted the odds from Ohio State favored by 3 points to a pick'em. This marquee game, set to kick off at 12 p.m. ET, follows last season's College Football Playoff semifinal where Ohio State prevailed before winning the national championship. Multiple sportsbooks are offering attractive promotions to capitalize on the excitement, including bet365's $5 bet for $200 in bonus bets, DraftKings and FanDuel's $300 bonus offers, and BetMGM's up to $1,500 in bonus bets for losing first wagers. Caesars Sportsbook stands out by providing profit boosts rather than bonus bets, giving users 20 profit boost tokens upon placing a $1 bet. The match carries added significance as the programs have a history of producing national title contenders, with 26 players from their last meeting drafted into the NFL. Fans and bettors alike are closely watching to see if Texas' star quarterback Arch Manning can lead the Longhorns to an upset on Ohio State's home turf.