The 2025-2026 college football season is finally here, and Fanatics Sportsbook is giving new users five $100 No-sweat Bets (one for each gameday this week). With games every day from Thursday to Monday, players can score up to $500 in FanCash.

Find out how to claim the Fanatics Sportsbook promo for College Football week 1, and the top game you can use your No-sweat Bet on each gameday.

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Get up to $100 back in FanCash every college football gameday!

New users only. 21+ and located in a legal betting state. Bet between $1 and $100 per football gameday (NFL or CFB) for up to 26 total gamedays through October 12, 2025. Get up to $100 in FanCash bonus if your wager loses. Minimum odds of +300. FanCash for this promotion expires at 11:59 PM on October 31, 2025. Terms apply.

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo for College Football Week 1

The Fanatics Sportsbook sign-up bonus gives new customers a $100 No-sweat Bet (stake returned if bet loses) every football gameday this week. With college football Week 1 featuring five straight days of games (Thursday to Monday), that's up to $500 in FanCash.

Get $100 Back in FanCash Every College Football Gameday

Here's how you can claim the Fanduel Sportsbook promo and use your No-sweat Bets:

  • Sign up at Fanatics Sportsbook (only available to new players who are 21+).
  • Deposit $10+.
  • Bet $1+ on each college football gameday this week.
  • Apply the $100 Gameday Guarantee token in your bet slip (one new token each gameday).
  • If your bet loses, receive up to $100 back in FanCash.
  • Any FanCash received can be converted into bonus bets.

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Best College Football Week 1 Games to Use Your No-sweat Bets On

Since you can only use one $100 Gameday Guarantee token per gameday, let's highlight the best game to bet on each day during the first week of college football (Thursday, Aug. 9th to Monday, Sep. 1st).

THURSDAY: 5:30 PM ET | No. 25 Boise State vs. USF (+5.5, O/U 62.5)

Boise State begins the new season without phenom running back Ashton Jeanty (Raiders), but we know this offense is usually prolific and ready to go. Returning quarterback Maddux Madsen and the Broncos head to Tampa in Week 1 to face South Florida.

The Bulls went 7-6 last year. USF should be solid on offense in head coach Alex Golesh's third season, but it will be hard for them to keep up with Boise State for 60 minutes.

🎯 Best Bet: Boise State -5.5. Expect veteran coaching and quarterback play to lead the Broncos to a comfortable victory on the road.

FRIDAY: 8:00 PM ET | Georgia Tech vs. Colorado (+4.5, O/U 52.5)

Colorado coach Deion Sanders prepares for life without his star duo from last season, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. Coach Prime has turned around the Colorado program, but it's always hard to replace your best players, and we'll see if his new recruits are up to the task.

Meanwhile, Georgia Tech is coming off a 7-6 season for coach Brent Key, who has the Georgia Tech program heading in the right direction.

🎯 Best Bet: Georgia Tech -4.5. Look for a very physical Georgia Tech to run the ball well against Colorado's revamped defense.

SATURDAY: 12:00 PM ET | No. 1 Texas vs. No. 3 Ohio State (-1.5, O/U 48)

The No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns start the season off as an underdog in Week 1 when they head to Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The teams faced off in an epic College Football Playoff showdown last season, with the Buckeyes coming out on top, thanks to a late scoop-and-score off a Quinn Ewers fumble.

However, there are a lot of unknowns for both teams going into the game, as they are both breaking in new quarterbacks. Will Arch Manning live up to the insane hype surrounding him? Or will former prized recruit Julian Sayin steal the show, with his elite receiving corps, led by sophomore Jeremiah Smith.

🎯 Best Bet: Under 48. People expect to see fireworks right away, but we expect a defensive battle between two great units going up against two inexperienced quarterbacks.

SUNDAY: 7:30 PM ET | No. 6 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Miami FL (+2.5, O/U 49.5)

Another top 10 battle in Week 1 features Notre Dame trying to rebound from a loss in the National Championship game to Ohio State. The Fighting Irish had a stellar defense last year, holding all but two opponents to 24 or fewer points. But it's the season debut for freshman C.J. Carr, the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. He will try to replace Riley Leonard at quarterback and lead Notre Dame to another great season.

On the other side of the field will be the Miami Hurricanes, who expect to have another prolific offense behind Georgia transfer Carson Beck. Can Beck replace No. 1 draft pick Cam Ward and lead the Hurricanes to a College Football Playoff berth? We'll soon find out.

🎯 Best Bet: Notre Dame -2.5. We trust Notre Dame's superior defense and running game to control the game on the road and cover the small spread.

MONDAY: 8:00 PM ET | TCU vs. UNC (+3.5, O/U 56.5)

On Monday night, Bill Belichick makes his NCAA debut as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. The NFL coaching legend will try to build up a program that finished 6-7 last year and is only favored to win 6.5 games this season. He'll get a good test right off the bat against a solid program TCU program, which finished 9-4 last year in the Big 12.

Belichick brought in plenty of transfers, including quarterback Gio Lopez. Still, there's a lot of uncertainty about how this one will shake out, as the line has shifted throughout the summer. The Tar Heels flipped from a 3-point favorite to a 3.5-point underdog.

🎯 Best Bet: Under 56.5. The modus operandi of any Belichick team is “great defense,” and we expect that to continue during his time at UNC.

Fanatics Sportsbook college football week 1 odds

Odds accurate as of August 28, 2025

New customers only. Must be 21+ and present in a Fanatics Sportsbook legal state. Minimum bet is $1 to qualify for the offer. FanCash bonuses will expire on October 31, 2025. Total potential bonus value up to $100 per gameday. See full terms and conditions. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.