The best college football handicapper of the 2026 season is Ron Romanelli, at 43-24 (64.18%) for +$1,611. Jeremy Conn (+$1,513) and Big Al McMordie (+$1,420) round out the top three. Updated November 6, 2026.
These rankings use each handicapper’s college football record tracked on PickDawgz this season, graded on a $100 base bet. Cappers are ranked by profit, not win percentage, so the list rewards handicappers who actually make money, not just those who win a high share of a few plays.
Ron Romanelli43-24 · 64.18%+$1,611 profit #2
Jeremy Conn70-50 · 58.33%+$1,513 profit #3
Big Al McMordie67-48 · 58.26%+$1,420 profit Best College Football Handicappers 2026 Rankings
| Capper | Won | Lost | Win % | Profit (per $100 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Romanelli | 43 | 24 | 64.18% | +1611 |
| Jeremy Conn | 70 | 50 | 58.33% | +1513 |
| Big Al McMordie | 67 | 48 | 58.26% | +1420 |
| Jay Briggs | 40 | 27 | 59.70% | +1071 |
| Brad Francis | 48 | 34 | 58.54% | +934 |
| Hunter Fogarty | 39 | 28 | 58.21% | +747 |
| Sean Murphy | 43 | 33 | 56.58% | +681 |
| PickDawgz TopDawgz | 35 | 28 | 55.56% | +486 |
| Matt Fargo | 2 | 0 | 100.00% | +200 |
| Jay Yang | 43 | 38 | 53.09% | +128 |
| Tony Brown | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | +84 |
Top College Football Handicappers This Season
Ron Romanelli: How He Has Beaten the Books
Ron Romanelli leads the college football board at 43-24 for +$1,611, a 64.18% win rate across 67 plays. That is the best win rate of any capper on the board with a meaningful sample. He also finished in the profit in college football in 2025, so this is not a one-season run.
His biggest edge has come from laying short numbers. Romanelli is 13-2 against the spread with favorites of 7 points or fewer for +$1,066, about two-thirds of his college football profit. He is 22-9 with spread favorites overall and 3-0 on moneylines, so he has made his money picking the right side of games the books priced close.
He has also been dangerous with short underdogs, going 8-3 with one push when getting 7.5 points or fewer. Bigger underdogs have been closer to even at 7-8, and totals are the one spot where he is under .500, at 3-4.
He has gotten hotter as the season has gone on. Since October 15 he is 17-7 for +$926, including covers with Auburn +19.5 at Georgia, Colorado +15.5 against Utah, Appalachian State +11.5 against James Madison and Akron +14 against Ohio. His latest result was a loss on the UTSA-Florida Atlantic under 73 on Thursday night.
Jeremy Conn
Jeremy Conn is second at 70-50 for +$1,513. His 120 plays are the most on the board, so his profit is built on the largest sample in the rankings. Conn also leads our NFL handicapper rankings this season, which makes him the hottest football handicapper on PickDawgz right now.
Big Al McMordie
Big Al McMordie rounds out the top three at 67-48 for +$1,420, a 58.26% win rate across 115 plays. That is a big jump from 2025, when he went 127-114 for +$326 in college football.
Further down, Jay Briggs is fourth at 40-27 for +$1,071, a 59.70% win rate that is the second best among the cappers near the top.
Past Seasons: Best College Football Handicappers
2025 College Football Season
| Capper | Won | Lost | Win % | Profit (per $100 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bitler | 87 | 55 | 61.27% | +2728 |
| Jovan Burts | 139 | 114 | 54.94% | +1515 |
| Wayne Scott | 85 | 65 | 56.67% | +1486 |
| CD Sports | 50 | 33 | 60.24% | +1324 |
| VIP Sports Syndicate | 74 | 60 | 55.22% | +774 |
| Brad Francis | 66 | 53 | 55.46% | +673 |
| PickDawgz TopDawgz | 57 | 47 | 54.81% | +554 |
| David Racey | 191 | 165 | 53.65% | +525 |
| Ron Romanelli | 69 | 59 | 53.91% | +391 |
| Big Al McMordie | 127 | 114 | 52.70% | +326 |
Ron Romanelli, Big Al McMordie, Brad Francis and PickDawgz TopDawgz all finished in the profit in 2025 and are in the profit again this season.
How to Pick a College Football Handicapper
Look at profit, not just win percentage. A handicapper can win a high percentage of plays and still lose money. Profit shows whether following them actually pays.
Check the sample size. A big Saturday can make anyone look sharp. Records of 60 or more plays tell you far more than a hot week.
Look for consistency across seasons. College rosters turn over every year. A handicapper who wins season after season has a process that adapts, not just a read on one set of teams.
Be wary of big promises. Claims of 80% or 90% winners over a full season are a red flag. Realistic, consistent profit is what matters.
What Makes College Football Betting Different
With more than 130 FBS teams and a full card every Saturday, college football has far more games than the NFL, and books cannot price every one as sharply. That leaves more room for handicappers who do the work on smaller conferences and mismatched games.
Point spreads run much wider in college football, and roster turnover, transfers, coaching changes and motivation spots such as rivalry games and lookahead weeks all move lines. Weeknight games in conferences like the MAC add even more betting volume during the season.
College Football Handicapper FAQ
Who is the best college football handicapper right now?
As of November 6, 2026, Ron Romanelli leads the 2026 college football leaderboard at 43-24 for +$1,611, with Jeremy Conn second at +$1,513. The order can change quickly, so check back as the season goes on.
Are college football handicappers worth paying for?
With so many games every Saturday, a good handicapper can save you hours of research and point you to the spots worth betting. No one wins every week, so judge a handicapper on a full season of plays and profit, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
What win rate does a college football handicapper need to make money?
At standard -110 odds, a handicapper needs to win about 52.4% of bets to break even. A record of 55% or better across 60 or more plays is an excellent result.
How is college football handicapper profit calculated?
We grade every college football pick as a flat $100 bet at the odds it was released at. A winning bet at -110 adds about $91 and a loss takes away $100, so the profit number shows exactly what you would be up or down following that handicapper at $100 a play.
How often are the college football rankings updated?
The rankings follow the PickDawgz college football leaderboard, which updates as games go final. Most games are played on Saturday, so the biggest moves come after each Saturday slate, with smaller changes after weeknight games.
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