The MAC conference teams face non-conference opponents this week, primarily as underdogs. Here are the top betting picks for Week 1:

Cincinnati (-22.5) vs Miami (OH) / OVER 51 Points

• Cincinnati projects as potentially Ohio's top college football team
• The 22.5 spread appears too small given Cincinnati's offensive firepower
• Desmond Ridder leads an explosive Bearcats offense
• Expect Cincinnati to make an early statement and cover easily
• Take Cincinnati -22.5 and the OVER

Ohio (+1.5) at Syracuse

• Ohio enters as slight road underdogs but has MAC title aspirations
• Syracuse struggled last season and isn't expected to improve much
• The Bobcats' high-scoring offense should challenge Syracuse's defense
• Ohio is the MAC's best upset pick this weekend

Texas A&M (-28.5) vs Kent State

• Kent State projects as a mid-tier MAC team and likely bowl participant
• Texas A&M enters as heavy favorites and national title contenders
• The talent gap is too wide to expect Kent State to keep it close
• Take Texas A&M -28.5

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