Line moves fueled by Week 0 outcomes are a common theme in this week’s college football betting market analysis. We look at all the movement and early action for college football's Week 1.

Labor Day weekend is a key point on the calendar for many reasons, like marking the unofficial end of summer. For sports fans and avid bettors, Labor Day weekend also signifies the start of a brand new college football season.

Technically, the 2022 college football campaign began last Saturday. But while Week 0 provided plenty of excitement and even a major upset, it didn't offer a full slate of games. The first such schedule begins Thursday night and continues all the way through Labor Day. College football is officially back, along with plenty of betting opportunities.

College football bettors need to accurately read and analyze the market to be successful. From significant line moves to point spreads that don’t pass the sniff test, it’s important to rationalize why a line has reached a certain point, and how to react as bettors.

Each week throughout the 2022 season, SBR’s “Reading Between the Lines” column will set out to highlight, analyze, and discuss some of the more interesting game lines on the board. From the smelliest and fishiest to the biggest movers and the most suspect, the goal will be to provide insight into the market and hopefully help bettors avoid falling into potential traps.

Let’s get down to reading between the lines and the Week 1 college football betting market analysis (all lines via Caesars Sportsbook).

College Football Betting Market Analysis for Week 1

Illinois vs. Indiana

Line: Indiana -3 | O/U 45.5  

This is a Friday night showdown between Big Ten foes. The favored Indiana Hoosiers are opening their season, while the Illinois Fighting Illini played in Week 0 and throttled Wyoming in a 32-point win.

Illinois has already been through a true dress rehearsal, which hasn't been lost on the sharper portion of the betting market. This spread has moved anywhere from 2.5 to 3 points from the opening number. Once a home favorite of 5.5 points, Indiana is now laying just 3 points at Caesars.