Underdog promo code NYPOST: Play $5, get $100 for college football Week 5

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-03 · by Michael Leboff

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The New York Post reports that DFS players can use an Underdog promo code NYPOST to play a $5 entry for a chance at winning up to $100 during Week 5 of college football season. The article details which states allow or restrict participation based on contest type and highlights games between Florida, Mississippi State, Missouri, and Alabama as notable matchups. Michael Leboff, an experienced sports bettor, provides insight into these games and advises on responsible gambling practices.
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Underdog, an online daily fantasy sports platform, is offering a promo code NYPOST that lets users play $5 and get a $100 bonus for college football betting during Week 5. The promotion, available in most U.S. states except Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario (Canada), and Pennsylvania, includes over 50 games to bet on. Notable matchups include Notre Dame vs North Carolina and Auburn vs Tennessee, as well as the highly anticipated Iowa vs Ohio State game in the Big Ten conference. Underdog also offers a promo code FOXNEWS that allows users to earn $100 on a $5 bet over 10 days, aiming to capitalize on high-interest games and matchups.

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Michael Leboff
68 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction
🔮 The Rainbow Warriors came into the season projected to be one of the contenders to win the new-look Mountain West, but a slow start has Hawaii’s season on the ropes already.
🔮 While Rutgers is searching for existential answers, Indiana will bring the nation’s longest winning streak with them to New Jersey.
🔮 The Trojans will be desperate for a win after a loss to Oregon, while Washington needs to get back on track after losing to Minnesota.
🔮 The Horned Frogs were not projected to make much noise in 2026 after the departure of quarterback Josh Hoover, but it’s been messier than expected.
🔮 On paper, this may look like a mismatch, and you won’t find too many people rushing to bet the Tigers, but it’s also important to note the stylistic matchup at play Saturday. Swinney and his staff know that Clemson can’t compete with Miami in a shootout, but they can hang around if they’re able to drag this contest into the mud. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps - Check out the best sports betting sites and apps With its running game clicking, I’d imagine that Clemson will do everything it can to keep the clock moving and limit possessions.
🔮 With Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST350, new users will be able to bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash upon registration for any of the featured markets on the sportsbook.
🔮 Doing damage against Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a tall order, but the Braves could get him at the best possible time.
🔮 Ferentz’s entire 28-year tenure in Iowa City has been defined by a few non-negotiables: The Hawkeyes will take care of the ball, they’ll play with discipline and Phil Parker’s defense will make you earn every blade of grass that you gain.
🔮 Jon Sumrall’s first four games in charge couldn’t have gone better, and last week’s rout of Ole Miss has made the 44-year-old the toast of the town in Gainesville.
🔮 The Yankees made quick work of the Red Sox, but things will get tougher as they open a best-of-five series against the Rays in the ALDS.
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Connecticut Iowa NYPOST SEC Underdog

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Underdog ORG · 9× Iowa GPE · 3× Connecticut GPE · 2× Hawaii GPE · 2× Idaho GPE · 2× Louisiana GPE · 2× Maine GPE · 2× Montana GPE · 2× Nevada GPE · 2× SEC ORG · 2×

Narrative

Underdog’s Pick ’em contests are unavailable in Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario (Canada), Pennsylvania, Washington, and U.S. Territories outside of the continental United States including but not limited to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marina Islands and American Samoa.
framing: assertive · carried by 5 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
2026-10-03 · New York Post
Underdog promo code NYPOST: Play $5, get $100 for college football Week 5 · assertive framing

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DFS players can use the Underdog promo code NYPOST to play $5, get $100 for this weekend’s college football action. asserted
players → use → action
Week 5 of the college football season is headlined by a couple of SEC showdowns featuring surprise outfits, plus Iowa vs. Ohio State in the Big Ten. asserted
Week → headline → Ten
How the Underdog promo code works You can sign up with the Underdog promo code NYPOST to qualify for a bonus offer for college football action. asserted
You → work → action
Thus, it’s easier to list the states where you can’t play Underdog. asserted
you → ’ → Underdog
Underdog Fantasy Drafts are unavailable in Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Ontario (Canada), Washington, and U.S. Territories outside of the continental United States, including but not limited to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marina Islands and American Samoa. asserted
Drafts → include → Rico
Underdog’s Pick ’em contests are unavailable in Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario (Canada), Pennsylvania, Washington, and U.S. Territories outside of the continental United States including but not limited to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marina Islands and American Samoa. asserted
contests → pick → Rico
Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Vermont do not allow Pick ’em contests for college sports. asserted
Arizona → allow → sports
In most states, players must be at least 18 years old to participate in Underdog contests, with some states requiring players to be 19 or 21 years old depending on local regulations. asserted
players → participate → regulations
What our Post expert thinks about Week 5 Don’t look now, but Florida and Mississippi State are both undefeated in the SEC. asserted
Florida → think → SEC
Both programs were long shots to contend in the conference coming into the season, but they’re on fire to start the campaign and are each coming off massive wins in Week 4. asserted
they → contend → Week
We’ll see if the Gators and Bulldogs can keep it up against Missouri and Alabama, respectively. asserted
Gators → see → Missouri
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. asserted
Fantasy → operate → state
Terms apply. asserted
Terms → apply → ?
Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit http://www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369). asserted
AZ → call → HOPENY
Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. asserted
Leboff → trust → industry
He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports. asserted
punters → use → sports
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