College Football Week Zero BEST BETS & Predictions | The Coverboys

College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Professional College Football Handicapper John Hodge, better known as “The Sheik” and “Haji,” as The Coverboys turn their attention to Week Zero and the first College Football slate of the 2026 season. With the opening lines on the board, Patteson and Hodge go game-by-game through the weekend and break down where the numbers, matchups and early value could be pointing before locking in their official selections later in the week.The duo starts with TCU and North Carolina, breaking down the matchup from both sides and examining what could determine how the season opener plays out. Patteson and Hodge then shift to NC State and Virginia, discussing two ACC programs entering the season with plenty to prove and how each team matches up in one of the more intriguing games on the Week Zero slate.As things roll on, The Coverboys head out west for San Jose State and USC, taking a closer look at the Trojans entering 2026 and whether the Week Zero matchup provides an early opportunity to learn something about Lincoln Riley’s team. The guys also dive into Memphis and UNLV, another matchup drawing their attention as they break down the personnel, numbers and circumstances surrounding both sides.The episode winds down with Patteson and The Sheik working through the rest of the Week Zero slate, identifying the games and lines worth watching as kickoff approaches.No sponsors influencing the picks and no pretending every bet is a lock. The Coverboys brings together Patteson’s College Football analysis and Haji’s professional handicapping experience to break down the numbers, find the value and give their actual opinions throughout the 2026 College Football season.Follow The PatteFacts: A College Football Show wherever you get your content!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattefactsX/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatteFacts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589