College football picks today: Week 1 Friday best bets include San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan play [9/4/2026]

Today’s college football picks for September 4, 2026 are here, with San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s college football action.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest football odds to discover genuine betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of college football picks today [9/4, updated 5:21PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s college football best bets, ranked by edge for Friday, September 4, 2026.

San Jose State +4.5 (-105)

• Edge: 12.4%
• Probability: 63.6%
• Matchup: San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on San Jose State +4.5 at -105 odds. A 63.6% probability produces an edge of 12.4%, making this the strongest play for today's college football slate.

San Jose State ML (+165)

• Edge: 11.6%
• Probability: 49.4%
• Matchup: San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET)

San Jose State ML carries a 11.6% edge and a probability of 49.4% at +165 odds, according to our model.

Indiana State vs. Purdue Under 55.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Indiana State vs. Purdue (7:00PM ET)

Indiana State vs. Purdue Under 55.5 points at +100 odds shows a 6.7% edge, supported by a 56.7% probability in simulations.

North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State under 58.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State (7:00PM ET)

A 3.2% edge and 54.4% probability make North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State under 58.5 points a value play in the North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State matchup, per our model.

Toledo vs. Michigan State Under 49.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Matchup: Toledo vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET)

Toledo vs. Michigan State Under 49.5 points at -110 odds presents a 3.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.4%.

Long Island University vs. Kansas Under 57 points (-110)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Long Island University vs. Kansas (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Under 57 points in Long Island University vs. Kansas at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 3.0%.

San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan Under 55.5 points (-113)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan Under 55.5 points at -113 odds. A 55.2% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's college football action.

NCAAF best bets summary: Friday, 9/4/2026

As of 5:21PM ET, here are our top college football bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming college football games to bet on now

• San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan (6:30PM ET, Friday)
• Indiana State vs. Purdue (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Toledo vs. Michigan State (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Texas-El Paso vs. Oklahoma (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Long Island University vs. Kansas (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Fresno State vs. Southern California (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Miami Florida vs. Stanford (9:00PM ET, Friday)
• Ohio vs. Nebraska (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Oregon State vs. Houston (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

College football offer for Week 1

Make the most of the picks in this article—including San Jose State +4.5—with the Bet365 Sportsbook offer below:

Conclusion

Our college football best bets are locked and loaded for September 4, 2026, featuring plays such as San Jose State +4.5 vs. Eastern Michigan and San Jose State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

Our predictions are sourced from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our Responsible Gambling hub.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.