Bodog Beat

Tommy Saunders caught two touchdowns in Saturday's win over Illinois, now go bet on college football with the Bodog sportsbook. (AP Image)

After a long, boring offseason college football finally returned as flurries of schools from around the country kicked off their seasons on Saturday.

Included on the list of active teams yesterday were top-ranked Georgia, Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma and Florida, all of whom disposed of their opponents with relative ease.

Fans looking for a more closely contested battle featuring one of the nation's elite programs got what they wished for in a Missouri, ranked sixth, versus Illinois match up - one the Tigers eventually would take 52-42.

Bad news for Mizzou came when wide receiver Jeremy Maclin left the contest midway through the fourth quarter. At the time of the injury Maclin had already scored twice, including a 99-yard kickoff return and a 45-yard punt return.

Also contributing to the Missouri cause was receiver Tommy Saunders who hooked up with quarterback Chase Daniels for two touchdowns.

With college football underway be sure to check out the Bodog sportsbook for all your NCAA betting needs.