One way to compliment the Sunday ritual of watching the football game with your buddies is to bet on the games you’re watching. You can make bets against your friends, of course, but I think you’ll find that they’re not nearly as interested or willing to bet as much money as you are.
The solution to that problem is to bet online. There are hundreds of sportsbooks to choose from, nearly all of which provide lines for NCAA football games, as well as a variety of baseball, hockey and basketball games. Once you find a sportsbook you like, it only takes minutes to get signed up and make a deposit.
Up until recently the biggest downside to betting online is that it required a computer. Every time you wanted to make or change a bet you’d have to go to your computer, turn it on, access the internet and the sportsbook, then log-in and make your bet. Not convenient, if you ask me.
However, with the rise of mobile gaming and internet usage, many sportsbooks are now creating mobile versions of their websites. So it’s now possible to place bets from anywhere in your home or even on the go, without having to lug around a heavy computer.
Sounds good, right? You can get started right away if you want. NCAA football may not always be in season, but if you use any of the following recommended sportsbooks, you’ll always have something to bet on from your mobile device.
Best Sportsbooks to Bet NCAA Football
| Rank | Sportsbooks | USA | Bonus | Bonus Code | Sportsbook Reviews |
| #1 |  |
YES! | $520 | N/A | 5Dimes Sports Review |
| #2 |  |
YES! | $250 | N/A | Bovada Review |
| #3 |  |
NOPE! | $750 | CAS123 | 888Sports Review |
How to Bet on NCAA Football From Your Mobile Device
You’ll bet from your phone in one of two ways:
- Visit the sportsbook.
- Download an app from the sportsbook’s mobile page and/or the app store.
….or….
- Visit the sportsbook. Their website will be mobile-ready.
If the sportsbook is mobile-ready you’ll be able to just log-in and bet, similarly to betting from your computer. Some sportsbooks, like Bovada, will ask if you want to install a home screen app to your phone. This is essentially like bookmarking the sportsbook, but without having to use up additional (browser) tabs on your phone.
Keep in mind that you may not be able to create an account from your phone or tablet. The sportsbook might request that you do that online. The same goes for making a deposit.
That’s all there is to it. To make a bet you’ll log-in, find the game you want to bet on and place your bets like you would from your computer.
Compatible Devices
You can bet on NCAA football from the following mobile devices:
- Android
- iOS
- Blackberry
- Windows
If the sportsbook has an app keep in mind that the most common options will be iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android operating systems.
That said, most sportsbooks create mobile versions of their websites instead of apps. What that means is that you should just be able to visit the site and it’ll automatically be formatted for your device.
You’ll know if you’re on the mobile version of the website by looking at the URL. You’ll see a “m” in front of the site name. For example, m.sportsbook.ag. Other sites, like Bovada, will look like this: sports.bovada.lv/mobile/.
Benefits to Betting From Your Phone or Tablet
If you’re on the fence about betting from your phone, I thought I’d provide some benefits that might push you to the other side.
- Mobile only promotions. Many sportsbooks offer mobile only promotions like deposit bonuses or risk-free wagers. The risk-free wagers are cool because you can make a bet and be reimbursed if that bet loses.
- Convenient. You can bet from anywhere, at any time. No more needing to be in front of your computer or having to go to your local bookie.
Mobile betting is safe, too, assuming you change your password often and protect it. You should also bet on safe connections and handle your banking and account information from your computer whenever possible. In fact, many sportsbooks won’t let you handle your banking and account information from any other source than your computer.