Only a few months separate the country from the next college football season. Before the summer can start, a few sports books have early lines on the opening weekend of the season.

Because it's never too early.

For Alabama, Labor Day weekend will mean another trip to Arlington, Texas and the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Vegas likes the Crimson Tide's chances against USC.

According to South Point sports book, Alabama is a 10-point favorite to beat the Trojans on Sept. 3

Over at 5Dimes, the Tide is favored by 14 in a spread that appears to have been set in January.

A year ago, 5Dimes set Alabama as a 12 1/2-point favorite to beat Wisconsin in the 2015 opener. It ultimately won 35-17.

Alabama is coming off a 14-1 season that ended with a national championship. USC went 8-6 after falling to Wisconsin in the Holiday Bowl.