2026 College Football Week 5 Weekday Games Preview & Picks (Ep. 3178)
2026 College Football Week 5 Weekday Games Preview & Picks (Ep. 3178)
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Quick Insights

The clearest shared wagers are Tulsa -1.5 and Western Kentucky moneyline (quoted around +110 to +115); consider the over 57.5 in Western Kentucky–New Mexico State as a secondary lean. Both hosts favor Montana State, but the quoted spread ranges from -14.5 to -16.5, so the price matters. Delaware +7.5 is a shared pick, but wait for confirmation that quarterback Minucci is available. The hosts also agree on Johns Hopkins and St. Lawrence to win outright, though no odds were provided.

Detailed Analysis

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  • No publicly traded stocks, stock tickers, or cryptocurrencies were mentioned.

Takeaways

  • The discussion focused on college-football wagers rather than traditional investments. The picks below are the hosts’ opinions, not securities recommendations.

Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State (Sports wager)

  • Both hosts picked Western Kentucky to win outright; one cited a moneyline price of approximately +110 to +115.
  • Both also leaned toward the over 57.5 points, expecting New Mexico State to score more than in previous seasons.

Takeaways

  • The stated betting leans were Western Kentucky on the moneyline and the over 57.5. No firm rationale beyond the hosts’ views on the teams’ form and scoring ability was given.

Tulsa vs. North Texas (Sports wager)

  • Both hosts picked Tulsa -1.5.
  • One host also said he would consider the under 57.5, citing Tulsa’s defense and the possibility that the team would control the pace.
  • Tulsa starting quarterback Baylor Hayes was described as probable, though the hosts had earlier noted uncertainty about his status.

Takeaways

  • The clearest shared pick was Tulsa -1.5. Quarterback availability was the main uncertainty discussed.

Cal at Boston College (Upset lean)

  • Cal was identified as the hosts’ most likely Group of Six team to pull off an upset.
  • The hosts noted that Cal had been competitive against UCLA and Clemson, and described the team as a road underdog at Boston College.

Takeaways

  • This was an upset prediction, not a specific wager with a quoted price or spread.

Samford at UAB (Upset lean)

  • Samford was mentioned as a possible second Group of Six upset candidate against UAB.
  • No specific bet or odds were given.

Takeaways

  • Treat this as a general upset lean rather than a firm betting recommendation.

Johns Hopkins at Dickinson (Sports wager)

  • One host picked Johns Hopkins to win on the road, and the other agreed.
  • No odds or spread were stated.

Takeaways

  • The hosts’ shared pick was Johns Hopkins outright.

Muhlenberg vs. Ursinus (Sports wager)

  • The hosts disagreed: one picked Muhlenberg on the road, while the other picked Ursinus at home.
  • No odds or line were stated.

Takeaways

  • There was no consensus pick, and no specific wager price was discussed.

Union at St. Lawrence (Sports wager)

  • Both hosts picked St. Lawrence to win at home.
  • No odds or spread were stated.

Takeaways

  • The hosts’ shared pick was St. Lawrence outright.

Pitt at Virginia Tech (Sports wager)

  • One host leaned toward Virginia Tech -3.5, saying he would prefer the line at -3.
  • The other host picked Pitt on the moneyline.
  • The hosts characterized the matchup as important for both teams’ ACC prospects.

Takeaways

  • The hosts had opposing picks: Virginia Tech against the spread versus Pitt outright. The spread price was a concern for the Virginia Tech lean.

Delaware vs. Liberty (Sports wager)

  • Both hosts picked Delaware +7.5.
  • Delaware quarterback Minucci was described as questionable in the discussion. The hosts said the line could move substantially if he were ruled out, and one expected him to play.

Takeaways

  • Delaware +7.5 was the shared pick, but the quarterback’s status was a specific risk factor. The hosts advised waiting for more clarity on his availability.

Penn State at Northwestern (Sports wager)

  • One host picked Northwestern to win outright, citing the new stadium and Northwestern’s performances to date.
  • The other picked Penn State, noting that the team needed a response after a disappointing loss. Penn State was described as a small favorite, around -2.5 to -3.

Takeaways

  • The hosts disagreed, with one favoring Northwestern outright and the other favoring Penn State. No consensus wager emerged.

Montana State at Idaho (Sports wager)

  • Both hosts favored Montana State, with lines cited at -14.5 and -16.5.
  • They expected Montana State to win convincingly, but the line had only recently become available.

Takeaways

  • The shared lean was Montana State against the spread. The hosts cited different prices, so the specific line matters.

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  • No investment case, valuation discussion, or stock ticker was provided for these companies or services.

Takeaways

  • These were advertisements, not investment recommendations. No publicly traded security or specific investment opportunity in the companies was discussed.
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Episode Description
The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 2026 season coverage with college football week 5 predictions for the weekday slate. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) and Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) double lock Western Kentucky outright at New Mexico State. Why do they both like Tulsa minus 1.5 against North Texas? Is Delaware plus 7.5 the side against Liberty? Does Mac regret the Pitt money line, or do Colby's Hokies cover 3.5? Can Northwestern beat Matt Campbell's Penn State? Why is Montana State a lock at Idaho?   Mac names Temple at South Florida his foxhole spot, and Stanford at Wake Forest wins dumbest game. We talk it all and more on this episode of The College Football Experience.   00:00 Download the SGPN App Today! 01:10 Intro & Worst Jobs Storytime 27:36 Daily Dundee: Best Foxhole Spot Week 5 29:49 Daily Dundee: Most Exciting Game This Weekend 33:17 Daily Dundee: Best Team In Virginia 34:57 Daily Dundee: Best In-State Matchup 37:20 Daily Dundee: Best Team In Ohio 40:18 Daily Dundee: Best FCS Matchup 42:17 Daily Dundee: Group Of Five Game To Watch 46:14 Daily Dundee: Most Likely Group Of Six Upset 48:10 Daily Dundee: Group Of Five Power Rankings 50:10 Daily Dundee: Power Five Power Rankings 57:32 Daily Dundee: Best Team In California 1:01:57 Daily Dundee: Best Team In Florida 1:03:41 Daily Dundee: Will A Blowout Loss Get This Coach Fired? 1:12:38 Daily Dundee: Dumbest Game Of The Week 1:14:40 Western Kentucky vs. New Mexico State Picks 1:16:48 North Texas vs. Tulsa Picks 1:18:40 Johns Hopkins vs. Dickinson Picks 1:19:23 Muhlenberg vs. Ursinus Picks 1:21:35 Union vs. St. Lawrence Picks 1:22:15 Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Picks 1:25:48 Liberty vs. Delaware Picks 1:29:35 Penn State vs. Northwestern Picks 1:32:03 Montana State vs. Idaho Picks 1:33:11 Sign-Off & Socials   Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Links http://sg.pn/links Watch The College Football Experience on YouTube https://sg.pn/tcfe-youtube Follow The College Football Experience X/Twitter - https://x.com/TCEonSGPN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tceonsgpn TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tceonsgpn Follow The College Football Experience Hosts Colby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbyd Ryan McIntyre - https://x.com/Moneyline_Mac Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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