Thursday, August 28
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UTEP (4 - 8) at BUFFALO (5 - 7) - 8/28/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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VANDERBILT (5 - 7) at MIAMI OHIO (6 - 7) - 8/28/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-0 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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NC STATE (5 - 7) at S CAROLINA (6 - 6) - 8/28/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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WAKE FOREST (9 - 4) at BAYLOR (3 - 9) - 8/28/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
BAYLOR is 48-76 ATS (-35.6 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OREGON ST (9 - 4) at STANFORD (4 - 8) - 8/28/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 2-0 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TROY (8 - 4) at MIDDLE TENN ST (5 - 7) - 8/28/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 2-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 2-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Friday, August 29
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TEMPLE (4 - 8) at ARMY (3 - 9) - 8/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.
ARMY is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARMY is 1-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
ARMY is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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SMU (1 - 11) at RICE (3 - 9) - 8/29/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 39-17 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 2-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 2-0 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Saturday, August 30
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UTAH (9 - 4) at MICHIGAN (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 38-19 ATS (+17.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SYRACUSE (2 - 10) at NORTHWESTERN (6 - 6) - 8/30/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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MEMPHIS (7 - 6) at OLE MISS (3 - 9) - 8/30/2008, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 1-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 2-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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OHIO U (6 - 6) at WYOMING (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WYOMING is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 1-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 1-0 straight up against OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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AKRON (4 - 8) at WISCONSIN (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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W MICHIGAN (5 - 7) at NEBRASKA (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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WASHINGTON (4 - 9) at OREGON (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 2-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TULSA (10 - 4) at UAB (2 - 10) - 8/30/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 1-0 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 1-0 straight up against UAB over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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TCU (8 - 5) at NEW MEXICO (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MISSISSIPPI ST (8 - 5) at LOUISIANA TECH (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 6:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BOSTON COLLEGE (11 - 3) at KENT ST (3 - 9) - 8/30/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 6) at WASHINGTON ST (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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N ILLINOIS (2 - 10) at MINNESOTA (1 - 11) - 8/30/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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BOWLING GREEN (8 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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HAWAII (12 - 1) at FLORIDA (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 3) vs. E CAROLINA (8 - 5) - 8/30/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 32-9 ATS (+22.1 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 85-59 ATS (+20.1 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ILLINOIS (9 - 4) vs. MISSOURI (12 - 2) - 8/30/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 47-74 ATS (-34.4 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
MISSOURI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-0 straight up against ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MICHIGAN ST (7 - 6) at CALIFORNIA (7 - 6) - 8/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 33-55 ATS (-27.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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USC (11 - 2) at VIRGINIA (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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ALABAMA (7 - 6) vs. CLEMSON (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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IDAHO (1 - 11) at ARIZONA (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 24-51 ATS (-32.1 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ARIZONA is 32-56 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
ARIZONA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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UTAH ST (2 - 10) at UNLV (2 - 10) - 8/30/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
UNLV is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 1-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 1-0 straight up against UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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W KENTUCKY (1 - 5) at INDIANA (7 - 6) - 8/30/2008, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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LA MONROE (6 - 6) at AUBURN (9 - 4) - 8/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA MONROE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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LA LAFAYETTE (3 - 9) at SOUTHERN MISS (7 - 6) - 8/30/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAFAYETTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FLA ATLANTIC (8 - 5) at TEXAS (10 - 3) - 8/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points over the last 3 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FLA INTERNATIONAL (1 - 11) at KANSAS (12 - 1) - 8/30/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ARKANSAS ST (5 - 7) at TEXAS A&M (7 - 6) - 8/30/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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NORTH TEXAS (2 - 10) at KANSAS ST (5 - 7) - 8/30/2008, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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Sunday, August 31
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KENTUCKY (8 - 5) at LOUISVILLE (6 - 6) - 8/31/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 straight up against KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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COLORADO (6 - 7) vs. COLORADO ST (3 - 9) - 8/31/2008, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 1-1 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 1-1 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Monday, September 1
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FRESNO ST (9 - 4) at RUTGERS (8 - 5) - 9/1/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
RUTGERS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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TENNESSEE (10 - 4) at UCLA (6 - 7) - 9/1/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
Thursday, August 28th
UTEP vs. Buffalo, 7:00 ET
UTEP: 7-1 OVER when the line is +3 to -3
Buffalo: 0-3 ATS in August
Vanderbilt at Miami Ohio, 7:30 ET ESPNU
Vanderbilt: 10-3 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
Miami Ohio: 1-5 ATS as a favorite
NC State at South Carolina, 8:00 ET ESPN
NC State: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points
South Carolina: 5-1 UNDER in first month of the season
Wake Forest at Baylor, 8:00 ET FSN
Wake Forest: 5-1 OVER as a road favorite
Baylor: 2-10 ATS as a home underdog of 7.5 to 14 points
Oregon State at Stanford, 9:00 ET ESPN2
Oregon State: 8-2 UNDER in the first two weeks of the season
Stanford: 2-9 ATS as a home underdog
Added Game
(TC) Troy at Middle Tennessee State, 7:30 ET
Troy: 2-0 ATS in August
Mid Tenn St: 6-1 UNDER in the first two weeks of the season
Friday, August 29th
Temple at Army, 7:00 ET ESPNC
Temple: 12-7 OVER in AWAY games
Army: 11-24 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
SMU at Rice, 8:00 ET ESPN
SMU: 12-3 ATS off a loss as a home favorite
Rice: 6-1 Under off 7+ wins
Saturday, August 30th
(TC) Utah at Michigan, 3:30 EST ABC
Utah: 12-3 UNDER as a road underdog of 7 or less
Michigan: 10-4 UNDER at home
Syracuse at Northwestern, 12:00 EST ESPN2
Syracuse: 2-0 ATS as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points
Northwestern: 1-8 ATS as a home favorite of 10.5 to 14
(TC) Memphis at Mississippi, 7:00 EST
Memphis: 7-0 OVER as an underdog of 3.5 to 10
Mississippi: 1-6 ATS first month of the season
Ohio at Wyoming, 2:00 EST
Ohio: 5-1 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10
Wyoming: 3-7 ATS as a favorite
(TC) Akron at Wisconsin, 12:00 EST
Akron: 3-10 ATS in road games
Wisconsin: 11-6 ATS as a favorite
(TC) Western Michigan at Nebraska, 2:00 EST
Western Michigan: 8-1 OVER in non-conference games
Nebraska: 11-5 OVER in games played on turf
(TC) Washington at Oregon, 10:00 EST FSN
Washington: 8-2 OVER as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14
Oregon: 6-1 ATS first month of the season
Tulsa at UAB, 4:00 EST
Tulsa: 5-2 Under in the first two weeks of the season
UAB: 5-10 ATS against conference foes
TCU at New Mexico, 6:00 EST VER
TCU: 5-1 Under in the first month of the season
New Mexico: 5-1 ATS in the first month of the season
(TC) Mississippi State at Louisiana Tech, 6:45 EST ESPN2
Mississippi State: 8-2 ATS in road games
Louisiana Tech: 6-11 ATS as an underdog
(TC) Boston College vs. Kent State, 7:30 EST (at Cleveland) ESPNU
Boston College: 4-0 OVER first two weeks of the season
Kent State: 1-9 ATS on Saturday
(TC) Oklahoma State vs. Washington State, 3:30 EST (at Seattle) FSN
Oklahoma St: 8-3 OVER as a favorite
Washington St: 4-1 ATS as a home underdog
Northern Illinois at Minnesota, 8:00 EST
Northern Illinois: 11-2 Under as an underdog
Minnesota: 30-13 Over in home games
(TC) Bowling Green at Pittsburgh, 12:00 EST ESPNU
Bowling Green: 9-5 ATS in road games
Pittsburgh: 4-8 ATS in home games
(TC) Hawaii at Florida, 12:30 EST
Hawaii: 7-1 Under vs. non-conference
Florida: 8-2 ATS as a home favorite of 28.5 to 35 points
(TC) Virginia Tech vs. East Carolina, 12:00 EST ESPN2
Virginia Tech: 1-7 ATS vs. non-conference
East Carolina: 16-4 ATS on grass
(TC) Illinois vs. Missouri, 8:30 EST (at St. Louis) ESPN
Illinois: 1-5 ATS vs. Big 12
Missouri: 7-0 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
Michigan State at California, 8:00 EST ABC
Michigan State: 5-1 ATS as road underdog
California: 33-55 ATS as favorite
(TC) USC at Virginia, 3:00 EST ABC
USC: 17-7 Under as favorite
Virginia: 2-7 ATS vs. non-conference
Alabama vs. Clemson, 8:00 EST (at Atlanta) ABC
Alabama: 0-2 ATS as neutral field underdog
Clemson: 6-0 Under in dome games
Idaho at Arizona, 10:00 EST
Idaho: 11-7 Under as an underdog
Arizona: 1-10 ATS at home 1st two weeks of season
Utah State at UNLV, 10:00 EST
Utah State: 0-3 ATS in August
UNLV: 7-0 Under vs. non-conference
Added Games
Western Kentucky at Indiana, 12:00 EST
Western Kentucky: n/a
Indiana: 8-4 ATS at home
(TC) LA Monroe at Auburn, 2:00 EST
LA Monroe: 5-1 Over vs. SEC
Auburn: 5-9 ATS as home favorite
Louisiana Lafayette at Southern Miss, 2:00 EST
Louisiana Lafayette: 6-1 ATS as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points
Southern Miss: 10-3 Under 1st two weeks of season
Fla Atlantic at Texas, 7:00 EST
Fla Atlantic: 0-7 ATS as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points
Texas: 17-5 Over 1st month of season
Fla International at Kansas, 7:00 EST
Fla International: 8-13 ATS as underdog
Kansas: 11-1 ATS last season
Arkansas State at Texas A&M, 7:00 EST
Arkansas State: 20-12 ATS 1st month of season
Texas A&M: 6-0 Over 1st month of season
(TC) North Texas at Kansas State, 7:05 EST
North Texas: 1-10 ATS as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points
Kansas State: 10-4 ATS as a home favorite of 21.5 to 28 points
** (TC) Denotes Time Change
Trend Sheet
Thursday, August 28
7:00 PM TEXAS EL PASO vs. BUFFALO
Texas El Paso is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas El Paso is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games at home
7:00 PM NORTHEASTERN vs. BALL STATE
Northeastern is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Northeastern is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State's last 6 games
Ball State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:00 PM EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Eastern Illinois is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Eastern Illinois is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Central Michigan is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Central Michigan is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
7:00 PM INDIANA STATE vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Eastern Michigan is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games
7:30 PM CHARLESTON SOUTHERN vs. MIAMI
Charleston Southern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Charleston Southern is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
7:30 PM VANDERBILT vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Vanderbilt is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami (Ohio) is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
7:30 PM HOFSTRA vs. CONNECTICUT
Hofstra is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:30 PM TROY vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Troy is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Troy is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Middle Tennessee is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
7:30 PM JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia Tech is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Georgia Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
7:30 PM EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. CINCINNATI
Eastern Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Eastern Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
8:00 PM SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. IOWA STATE
No trends available
Iowa State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Iowa State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
8:00 PM WAKE FOREST vs. BAYLOR
Wake Forest is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Wake Forest is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Baylor is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Baylor is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
8:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
North Carolina State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
North Carolina State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
South Carolina is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
South Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
9:00 PM OREGON STATE vs. STANFORD
Oregon State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Stanford
Oregon State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Stanford
Stanford is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Stanford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Friday, August 29
7:00 PM TEMPLE vs. ARMY
Temple is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Temple is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games
Army is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home
Army is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
8:00 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. RICE
Southern Methodist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Methodist is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rice
Rice is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Southern Methodist
Rice is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern Methodist
Saturday, August 30
12:00 PM AKRON vs. WISCONSIN
Akron is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Akron is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Wisconsin is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Wisconsin is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
12:00 PM COASTAL CAROLINA vs. PENN STATE
No trends available
Penn State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Penn State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
12:00 PM MAINE vs. IOWA
Maine is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Iowa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Iowa is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
12:00 PM WESTERN KENTUCKY vs. INDIANA
Western Kentucky is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games
Western Kentucky is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
12:00 PM SYRACUSE vs. NORTHWESTERN
Syracuse is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Syracuse is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northwestern's last 5 games
12:00 PM YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. OHIO STATE
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio State is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games at home
12:00 PM BOWLING GREEN vs. PITTSBURGH
Bowling Green is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Bowling Green is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
12:00 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. EAST CAROLINA
Virginia Tech is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
East Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
East Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
12:30 PM HAWAII vs. FLORIDA
Hawaii is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Hawaii is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Florida is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
12:30 PM GA SOUTHERN vs. GEORGIA
Ga Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Ga Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
2:00 PM OHIO vs. WYOMING
Ohio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Wyoming is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Wyoming is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
2:00 PM S. UTAH vs. AIR FORCE
S. Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
S. Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Air Force is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Air Force is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
3:30 PM VILLANOVA vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Villanova is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Villanova is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
West Virginia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
West Virginia is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
3:30 PM OKLAHOMA STATE vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Oklahoma State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games on the road
Washington State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
3:30 PM UTAH vs. MICHIGAN
Utah is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Utah is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Michigan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
3:30 PM TOWSON vs. NAVY
No trends available
Navy is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Navy is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
3:30 PM SOUTHERN CAL vs. VIRGINIA
Southern Cal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Virginia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
3:45 PM DELAWARE vs. MARYLAND
Delaware is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Maryland is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
Maryland is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
4:00 PM TULSA vs. UAB
Tulsa is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games on the road
UAB is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
UAB is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
4:30 PM ILLINOIS STATE vs. MARSHALL
Illinois State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Marshall is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall's last 5 games
5:00 PM APPALACHIAN STATE vs. LSU
Appalachian State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Appalachian State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
LSU is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
LSU is 22-1 SU in its last 23 games at home
6:00 PM TCU vs. NEW MEXICO
TCU is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New Mexico is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
New Mexico is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
6:00 PM S. CAROLINA ST vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
S. Carolina St is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Central Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Central Florida's last 8 games
6:00 PM MCNEESE STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
McNeese State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
McNeese State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
North Carolina is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Carolina's last 10 games
6:00 PM NORTHERN IOWA vs. BYU
Northern Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Northern Iowa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
6:45 PM MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Mississippi State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana Tech is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Louisiana Tech's last 10 games
7:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. MISSISSIPPI
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Mississippi is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
7:00 PM TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
South Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games
7:00 PM NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MINNESOTA
Northern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northern Illinois's last 8 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Louisiana-Lafayette is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Miss
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Miss's last 6 games
Southern Miss is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
7:00 PM LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. AUBURN
Louisiana-Monroe is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Auburn
Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Monroe
7:00 PM FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. KANSAS
Florida International is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games
Florida International is 1-23 SU in its last 24 games
Kansas is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Kansas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
7:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. NEBRASKA
Western Michigan is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Nebraska is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
7:00 PM EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. TEXAS TECH
Eastern Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas Tech is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Texas Tech is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
7:00 PM FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. TEXAS
Florida Atlantic is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
7:00 PM CHATTANOOGA vs. OKLAHOMA
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Oklahoma is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games
7:00 PM SOUTHERN U vs. HOUSTON
No trends available
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
7:00 PM ARKANSAS STATE vs. TEXAS A&M
Arkansas State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Arkansas State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Texas A&M is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M's last 9 games
7:00 PM JAMES MADISON vs. DUKE
James Madison is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
James Madison is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Duke is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
7:00 PM WESTERN ILLINOIS vs. ARKANSAS
Western Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Western Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Arkansas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
7:05 PM NORTH TEXAS vs. KANSAS STATE
North Texas is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
North Texas is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
7:30 PM BOSTON COLLEGE vs. KENT STATE
Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston College's last 7 games on the road
Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kent State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
8:00 PM IDAHO STATE vs. BOISE STATE
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Boise State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
8:00 PM UC DAVIS vs. SAN JOSE STATE
No trends available
San Jose State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
San Jose State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
8:00 PM ALABAMA vs. CLEMSON
Alabama is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Clemson is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson's last 6 games
8:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. CALIFORNIA
Michigan State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Michigan State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
California is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
California is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
8:30 PM ILLINOIS vs. MISSOURI
Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois's last 5 games
Missouri is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri's last 6 games at home
9:05 PM GRAMBLING STATE vs. NEVADA
Grambling State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Grambling State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nevada is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada's last 5 games at home
9:30 PM CAL POLY vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Cal Poly is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cal Poly is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
San Diego State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Diego State's last 5 games at home
10:00 PM NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. ARIZONA STATE
Northern Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 6 games at home
10:00 PM UTAH STATE vs. UNLV
Utah State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Utah State is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games
UNLV is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
UNLV is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
10:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. OREGON
Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
Oregon is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
10:00 PM IDAHO vs. ARIZONA
Idaho is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sunday, August 31
3:30 PM KENTUCKY vs. LOUISVILLE
Kentucky is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Kentucky is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Louisville is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Kentucky
Louisville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
7:30 PM COLORADO vs. COLORADO STATE
Colorado is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Colorado is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Colorado State is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
Colorado State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Monday, September 1
4:00 PM FRESNO STATE vs. RUTGERS
Fresno State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Fresno State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Rutgers is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
8:00 PM TENNESSEE vs. UCLA
Tennessee is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Tennessee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
UCLA is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
UCLA is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
Tips and Trends
East Carolina vs. #17 Virginia Tech (Charlotte, NC) [ESPN | 12 PM ET]
East Carolina: Since becoming the head coach at East Carolina in 2005, Skip Holtz is a remarkable 26-11 ATS. The Pirates are also 17-6 ATS as an underdog the past three seasons. Last year in a 17-7 loss at Virginia Tech, the Pirates only allowed the Hokies to score one offensive touchdown (the other came on an interception return). The defense will need to improve in 2008. Last year East Carolina allowed opponents to score on 35.2 of their possessions. Offensively, the biggest obstacle for the Pirates will be replacing all-everything running back Chris Johnson. That task got even harder when East Carolina?s projected No. 1 running back - Dominique Lindsay - was lost for the season while J.R. Rogers is doubtful with a knee injury.
East Carolina is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 games overall.
The OVER is 4-1 in East Carolina's last 5 road games.
Key Injuries - RB J.R. Rogers (knee) is doubtful.
K Ben Hartman (leg) is doubtful.
PROJECTED SCORE: 20
Virginia Tech (-9.5, O/U 48.5): It was a familiar story at Virginia Tech?s final scrimmage of the summer: The defense dominated, recording seven sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Despite losing seven starters from last season?s third ranked defense, it looks like it?s business as usual in Blacksburg. On offense, senior Sean Glennon gets the nod over sophomore Tyrod Taylor at quarterback, but the running back situation is still a mess heading into the season opener. Tech is also replacing its top four receivers from a year ago, so it looks like defense will lead the way once again for the Hokies.
Virginia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. WR Zach
Key Injuries - Luckett (suspension) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 28
Utah at Michigan [ABC | 3:30 PM ET]
Utah: The Utes are no strangers to playing a tough opponent in their season opener. The last three years Utah has opened the season with Pac 10 opponents Arizona, UCLA and Oregon State, going 1-2 in those games. The Utes are lead by do-everything senior quarterback Brian Johnson and a defense that finished 2007 ranked fifth in points allowed. Utah?s offense has looked good recently in their scrimmages and they run the same spread attack that gave Michigan so many problems a year ago. The Utah is just 2-6 SU in road openers and 3-8 SU on the road versus BCS teams in the regular season.
Utah is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Utah's last 8 road games.
Key Injuries - RB Darrell Mack (Achilles') is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 17
Michigan (-3.5, O/U 41): No team has more question marks heading into the 2008 season than the Michigan Wolverines. Gone is the grind-it-out ground game favored by former head coach Lloyd Carr in favor of the wide-open spread option attack employed by Rich Rodriguez. There?s only one problem: who is going to run it? Rodriguez has yet to name a starting quarterback but both Nick Sheridan and Steven Threat are expected to see action against Utah. As a matter of fact, seven positions on Michigan?s offensive depth chart didn?t have starters listed as of Wednesday. It looks like the Wolverines will have to rely on a defense that returns eight starters, while the offense works out the kinks.
Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Michigan's last 12 home games.
Key Injuries - RB Carlos Brown (hip) is probable.
OL Cory Zirbel (knee) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 24 (Side Play of the Day)
#3 Southern Cal at Virginia [ABC | 3:30 PM ET]
USC (-18.5, O/U 45.5): Starting quarterback Mark Sanchez completed a full practice on Monday and is ready to go against Virginia. As usual, the Trojans are loaded on both sides of the ball. USC?s defense is arguably the nation?s best, while on offense the Trojans go six-deep at the running back position. But while no one is questioning the talent level in Southern California, the Trojans haven?t exactly been cash cows as a heavy favorite lately. USC has only covered five of their last 16 games as a double-digit favorite. However, the Trojans have won their last six openers by an average score of 36-11.
USC is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Virginia's last 11 games overall.
Key Injuries - QB Mark Sanchez (knee) is probable.
RB C.J. Gable (hip/ankle) is probable.
CB Shareece Wright (groin) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 13
Virginia: No team has more question marks heading into the 2008 season than the Michigan Wolverines. Gone is the grind-it-out ground game favored by former head coach Lloyd Carr in favor of the wide-open spread option attack employed by Rich Rodriguez. There?s only one problem: who is going to run it? Rodriguez has yet to name a starting quarterback but both Nick Sheridan and Steven Threat are expected to see action against Utah. As a matter of fact, seven positions on Michigan?s offensive depth chart didn?t have starters listed as of Wednesday. It looks like the Wolverines will have to rely on a defense that returns eight starters, while the offense works out the kinks.
Virginia is 0-6 ATS in its first 2 games over the last 3 seasons.
The UNDER is 13-6 in Virginia's last 19 home games.
Key Injuries - NONE
PROJECTED SCORE: 34
#24 Alabama vs. #9 Clemson (Atlanta, GA) [ABC | 8 PM ET]
Alabama: Nick Saban has set up the Tide to be major players in the SEC - in 2010. Alabama?s freshman class led by WR Julio Jones was unmatched according to most recruiting rankings. However, it?s the lack of depth among the upper classmen that could hurt the Tide this season. According to some NFL SCOUT s, the talent level among upper classmen at Alabama this fall is worse than it was last year, when the Tide didn?t have a single player drafted. However, an influx of highly sought-after freshmen should start changing that quickly. The Tide has one of the nation?s best offensive lines but they will need some of those freshmen to contribute right away on a thin defensive front seven. 'Bama is a remarkable 9-0-1 ATS all-time versus Top 10 teams.
Alabama is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games overall.
The UNDER is 13-6 in Alabama's last 19 non-conference games.
Key Injuries - LB Prince Hall (suspension) is OUT.
LB Jimmy Johns (disciplinary) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 23
Clemson (-4.5, O/U 48.5): Clemson is loaded at the skill positions on offense with QB Cullen Harper, RBs James Davis and C.J. Spiller and WR Aaron Kelly. However, heading into the season, the Tigers offensive line is still a work in progress. Clemson must replace four starters along the offensive front from a year ago and have no seniors and five freshmen among the two-deep. The tackles, in particular, were abused during both spring and summer practices. Defensively, the Tigers are loaded along the line and in the secondary. Freshman DE Da?Quan Bowers is already being referred to as the next Julius Peppers.
Clemson is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 games overall.
The UNDER is 12-5 in Clemson's last 17 non-conference games.
Key Injuries - OL Mason Cloy (knee) is probable.
DT Rashaad Jackson (quad) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 27
#20 Illinois vs. #6 Missouri (St. Louis, MO) [ESPN | 8:30 PM ET]
Illinois: After their magical run to the Rose Bowl a season ago, Illinois will try for an encore this year but it won?t be easy opening up against sixth ranked Missouri. The Illini still haven?t found a suitable replacement at running back for the departed Rashard Mendenhall. However, keep an eye on freshman Jason Ford, who is the most talented of the Illinois backs. Juice Williams is still the starting quarterback for the Illini but backup Eddie McGee did receive 40 percent of the snaps with the first-team offense this summer. McGee almost led Illinois to a comeback victory filling in for an injured Williams last year in this matchup, going 17-of-31 for 257 yards in less than three quarters of work.
The OVER is 9-4 in Illinois' last 13 non-conference games.
The OVER is 4-0 in Illinois' last 4 games overall.
Key Injuries - WR Jeff Cumberland (foot) is OUT.
PROJECTED SCORE: 28 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)
Missouri (-8.5, O/U 60): Chase Daniel is one of the leading Heisman candidates coming into the season and he could get off to a fast start against Illinois. Last year Daniel ripped the Illini defense for 359 yards and three touchdowns. While Daniel and the offense gets all the love, the Tigers defense is a formidable unit in its own right. Missouri returns 10 starters on a defensive unit that at times dominated the Tigers high-powered offense in practice this summer. Last year in conference play, Missouri actually led the Big 12 in fewest yards allowed, and was in the top three in rushing defense, pass efficiency defense, points allowed and pass defense. The Tigers are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 games.
Missouri is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games overall.
Missouri is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Key Injuries - LB Van Alexander (knee) is doubtful.
CB Castine Bridges (ankle) is probable.
PROJECTED SCORE: 38