College football Week 0 best bets: Why I'm betting Bill Belichick's UNC team

Key Points:

• Week 0 of college football features eight games, including two programs—North Dakota State and Sacramento State—making their FBS debuts, now eligible for bowl games immediately due to a recent NCAA rule change.
• North Dakota State, favored to win against Jacksonville State, faces challenges with an inexperienced quarterback but benefits from returning key offensive and defensive players; the recommendation is to bet on Jacksonville State +7 due to their prior FBS transition experience.
• Sacramento State, under a new head coach, is considered weaker compared to Eastern Michigan, which is favored by over 10 points; however, the advised bet is Sacramento State +10.5 given Eastern Michigan's inconsistent performance and the large spread.
• The Aer Lingus Classic in Dublin features North Carolina versus TCU in a rematch of last season’s lopsided game; despite TCU's strong previous win, North Carolina's improvements and TCU's new, untested quarterback make North Carolina a viable underdog bet at +7.5.
• Overall, the Week 0 slate presents intriguing matchups with key betting opportunities centered around transition teams and quarterback uncertainties.