Archive
Earlier written reports
Before the weekly data reports, CFB Alpha published hand-written picks. They are kept here as they ran. Their picks are not part of the current record.
Week 4
Week 4 Spreads the Market Got Wrong
Two projections point to soft lines in the SEC and Group of Five, with one long shot in San Antonio.
September 25, 2026
Week 3
Small Spreads, Small Schools: This Week's Board Leans on the Sun Belt and Conference USA
Three spread plays and one longshot moneyline built off two independent power ratings.
September 17, 2026
Week 2
The Board Likes Bad Teams Staying Close This Week
Four spots where the market number outruns two independent projections, plus one long-shot moneyline worth a small stake.
September 10, 2026
Week 1
Four Games with Edge and One 3x Ticket
Our opening-week board of overlooked matchups, each pick modeled, sourced, and graded against the closing line.
September 3, 2026