Week 5 College Football Betting: Iowa-Ohio State Showdown Headlines Big Bonuses
As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for a massive road test against No. 5 Ohio State, college football fans in the Hawkeye State have more than just the game to look forward to. The Week 5 slate features a trio of Friday matchups and over 50 games on Saturday, with top sportsbooks offering nearly $3,000 in combined sign-up bonuses for new users.
The marquee matchup for Iowa fans is Saturday's clash between No. 14 Iowa and No. 5 Ohio State. The Buckeyes enter as 13.5-point favorites with the over/under set at 45.5. For those looking to get in on the action, several major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics, and Hard Rock Bet are rolling out attractive welcome offers.
What are the best Week 5 college football betting promos?
New users can stack bonuses across multiple platforms to maximize their bankroll for the weekend. Here's a breakdown of the top offers available:
- FanDuel Sportsbook: Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets (no code needed)
- DraftKings Sportsbook: Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets after your first wager
- Fanatics Sportsbook: Get $350 in FanCash with a $20+ first bet
- BetMGM Sportsbook: Get up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses (use code CBSSPORTS)
- Caesars Sportsbook: Up to $250 in bonuses as five days of $50 bet resets (use code CBSDYW)
- bet365 Sportsbook: Bet $10, get $200 instantly whether the bet wins or loses
- Hard Rock Bet: Bet $5, get $100 in bonus bets
How do the FanDuel and DraftKings promos work?
FanDuel's offer requires no promo code. New users simply place a $5+ wager daily for seven days to receive $50 in bonus bets each day, regardless of the outcome. Bonus bets expire seven days after receipt.
DraftKings also skips the code requirement. New users get $150 in bonus bets after placing their first $5 wager. You must be a new user and of legal age in a state where DraftKings operates.
What about BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, and Hard Rock?
BetMGM's headline offer gives new users up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their first bet loses. In New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, users can instead get $150 in bonus bets for a winning first wager of $10 or more.
Caesars provides up to $250 in bonuses through five days of $50 bet resets with the code CBSDYW. bet365 offers $200 in bonus bets with a $10+ wager, win or lose. Fanatics rewards a $20+ first bet with $350 in FanCash paid daily over seven days. Hard Rock Bet gives $100 in bonus bets for a $5+ first wager in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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