College football betting, odds: Why this is the right time to fade Illinois

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The first full week of the college football season is in the books. So it's not easy turning my attention to Week 2 after processing so many mind-blowing results.

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First, flipping back and forth between Iowa's 7-3 rock fight and the 62-point fourth quarter in Appalachian State had me feeling like I was watching two different sports.

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Then, it felt surreal seeing the Seminoles spoil Brian Kelly's LSU debut with an improbable blocked extra point after an intense 99-yard Tigers touchdown drive.

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Finally, Clemson closed the weekend with a much-needed cover, but it's going to take a lot to get bettors back to the window to back them as big favorites again.

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After all the madness, finding the balance between making proper adjustments without overreacting can be a real challenge.

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One of my approaches early in the season is to target teams I previously bet on in some capacity. Some edges might stick out earlier in the week based on your familiarity with the team.

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For me, that team is Illinois. Not only did I benefit from the Illini having two weeks of data from playing Week 0, but I previously bet them both weeks.

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I played the total against Wyoming and backed them as 3-point underdogs against Indiana.

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They ended up pushing in a three-point loss, but it was a game they had plenty of chances to win.

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Regardless of the result, I am confident I have a pretty good read on them. Here's how I plan on turning that advantage into a profit this weekend.

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