College Football Week 1 Predictions

Week 1 College Football Predictions and Picks

The Top Games

Week 1 of the 2022 college football season is here, and there are plenty of exciting matchups on the schedule. Here are some of the top games to watch:

• No. 8 Florida State vs. LSU
• Penn State vs. Wisconsin
• Alabama vs. Miami
• West Virginia at Penn State

Our Picks

Our experts have made their picks for every game in Week 1. Here is a look at some of their predictions:

• Florida State to upset LSU
• Penn State to beat Wisconsin
• Alabama to roll over Miami
• West Virginia to give Penn State a scare, but the Nittany Lions will ultimately prevail

Other Notable Matchups

In addition to the top games listed above, there are several other notable matchups in Week 1. These include:

• No. 1 Alabama vs. Utah State
• No. 2 Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
• No. 3 Georgia vs. Oregon
• No. 4 Clemson vs. Georgia Tech
• No. 5 Michigan vs. Colorado State

Six Teams That Could Make the Playoff for the First Time

With the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, there are more opportunities for teams to make the playoff. Here are six teams that could make the playoff for the first time in 2022:

1. Utah
2. Oklahoma
3. Texas A&M
4. Notre Dame
5. Baylor
6. Cincinnati