**College Football Picks and Schedule: Predictions Against the Spread and Odds for Top Week 1 Games on Friday**
The Sooners are set to begin their crucial Year 3 under coach Brent Venables with a home game against Temple. This matchup will be significant as it marks Oklahoma's first contest as an SEC team, making a decisive win against the heavily favored Temple crucial.
New head coaches Manny Diaz of Duke and Jonathan Smith of Michigan State will also make their debuts. Diaz returns to the ACC after a successful stint at Miami, where he led the Hurricanes to three consecutive bowl games.
The night’s highlight is an intriguing non-conference clash between TCU and Stanford. The Horned Frogs aim to rebound from a disappointing 5-7 season in 2023, while Stanford looks to return to bowl contention after three straight losing seasons.
Stay tuned to CBS Sports for comprehensive coverage from kickoff to the final whistle. Here’s a look at our expert picks for Friday’s top games.
**Odds via SportsLine consensus | All times Eastern**
**Temple at No. 16 Oklahoma**
**7 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free)** — Oklahoma, ranked in the top 20, will make its SEC debut with a game against a Temple team that is significantly overmatched. Expect the Sooners to make a strong impression with deep passes and aggressive play as they look to establish confidence and momentum under new coordinators. **Pick: Oklahoma -42.5** — Shehan Jeyarajah.
**Western Michigan at Wisconsin**
**9 p.m. | FS1, fuboTV (Try for free)** — In Luke Fickell's first season at Wisconsin, the Badgers had a few unimpressive wins against Group of Five teams, but Saturday’s game against Western Michigan should be different. Western Michigan, coming off a 4-8 season, features a strong offense but struggled defensively, ranking among the worst in the nation in yards allowed per play. With quarterback Tyler Van Dyke leading a revamped Wisconsin offense, the Badgers are expected to score frequently. Wisconsin's defense, particularly its underrated secondary led by cornerback Ricardo Hallman, should be more than capable of keeping the Broncos from scoring enough to challenge for the win. **Pick: Wisconsin -23.5** — Will Backus
**TCU at Stanford**
**10:30 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV (Try for free)** — Opening games are notoriously difficult to predict due to uncertainties on both sides, but betting on Stanford with the points seems prudent. The Cardinal return most of their key players from last season and are expected to show significant improvement in Troy Taylor's second year. With Elic Ayomanor leading a potentially explosive passing game, Stanford could make a strong case for an upset. It wouldn't be surprising if they managed to win outright. **Pick: Stanford +9.5** — Cameron Salerno
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