Craven's College Football Wagers: Texas, Texas A&M starting backup quarterbacks as heavy favorites

College programs aren’t afforded scrimmages like the high school ranks or preseason games like the NFL. Week 1 can cause severe over reactions with programs dusting off the rust from eight months of program-only activities. That was especially true coming out of a pandemic-shortened season when seniors were granted a free year of eligibility. Underdogs in Week 1 of the NFL, for example, went 9-7 straight up against the money line. 

Week 2 provides an over correction. A good performance is backed up with a dud, such as the ones put on by Texas, Texas Tech and even Texas A&M. Some teams rebound from poorer performances to play inspired football such as with Baylor, Houston and Texas State.