Mark Fletcher Jr. #4 of the Miami Hurricanes runs with the ball during a game against Florida A&M at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sept. 10, 2026. (ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Some people love the NFL, and others prefer college football over the professional ranks. For some, football is football, and they are just happy to watch it. College Football brings us three games tonight, and 38 games on Saturday. Regardless of which you prefer, Fanatics Sportsbook is offering you a great promotion to use on the college football games this weekend, with a $1000 bonus when using promo code FOXNEWS.
Friday night brings us four ranked teams taking the field, with three games. The first game of the evening is between Miami, the fifth-ranked team in the nation, and Wake Forest. Miami has looked great this season, winning both of their games by a combined score of 109 points. They have only allowed 13 points this year.
The second game tonight is between Houston and Texas Tech. The Cougars are the 22nd-ranked team in the nation, and the Red Raiders are at 13. After opening as a -12.5 favorite, Texas Tech has been bet down to -7.5 tonight. Both teams are 2-0, and both have beaten Oregon State.
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The final game of the evening is between Portland State and Oregon. The Ducks have to be licking their chops for this game. They lost last week, at home, to Oklahoma State. They lost 39-31 and looked shaky against Boise State to open the year. Oregon now gets a chance to beat up on a bad team that has been outscored by 54 points in their first three games.
No matter if you choose one of tonight’s games or a different one from tomorrow’s slate (perhaps that juicy matchup between LSU and Ole Miss), Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS to earn a $1,000 bonus for betting on college football this weekend.
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How to Watch Tonight’s Games
Miami vs. Wake Forest
- When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at 7:30 ET
- Where: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- TV/Streaming: ESPN
Houston vs. Texas Tech
- When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at 8:00 ET
- Where: Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock, Texas
- TV/Streaming: FOX
Portland State vs. Oregon
- When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at 10:30 ET
- Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
- TV/Streaming: BTN
Betting Odds for Tonight’s Games
*Odds are subject to change*
Miami vs. Wake Forest
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| Miami | -21 (-102) | O 56.5 (-112) | -1600 |
| Wake Forest | +21 (-118) | U 56.5 (-108) | +900 |
Houston vs. Texas Tech
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| Houston | +7.5 (-105) | O 52.5 (-112) | +270 |
| Texas Tech | -7.5 (-115) | U 52.5 (-108) | -340 |
Portland State vs. Oregon
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| Portland State | +57.5 (-112) | O 67.5 (-112) | N/A |
| Oregon | -57.5 (-108) | U 67.5 (-108) | N/A |
