Massachusetts Minute Minutemen vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Preview and Predictions in NCAAF
The Massachusetts Minutemen and Georgia Southern Eagles are two programs that found a lot of success at the FCS (Division 1-AA) level, and are now trying their hand at playing with the "big boys." Whether they can sustain a level of achievement that can put them into the post-season on a regular basis is another question entirely.
These teams take radically different approaches to the game. With head coach Mark Whipple, UMass is heavily oriented to the pass and a pro-style offense, while Georgia Southern has been partial to the option, going back to the days when Paul Johnson (now the coach at Georgia Tech) led the school to Division 1-AA titles in 1999 and 2000.
On Saturday they will meet at Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA. Georgia Southern currently competes in the Sun Belt, while UMass is one of the few independents in major college football (along with Notre Dame, Army, BYU, Liberty and New Mexico State).
TV: 6 PM ET, ESPN Plus. LINE: Georgia Southern -3
ABOUT GEORGIA SOUTHERN: The Eagles got off to a good start last Saturday, beating South Carolina State 37-6. This offense is going to be heavy on the run, and quarterback Shai Werts was dominant, running for 163 yards. And yes, the defense also showed up, holding South Carolina State to just 151 total yards. Of course, that was an FCS team, so it wasn't a huge test, but the Eagles can use all the wins they can get, after finishing just 2-10 (4-7-1 ATS) last year. It was a season of turbulence, as Tyson Summers was let go as head coach six games into the season. Chad Lunsford was the interim coach and won the job on a more permanent basis with victories over South Alabama and Louisiana late in the season. He's very popular with his players, who lobbied for his long-term hiring. There is a new offensive coordinator, as Bob DeBesse, most recently the offensive coordinator at New Mexico steps in. He had some success operating with a pistol offense, and that's the kind of thing that works relatively well into the culture in Statesboro, where Georgia Southern led the nation in rushing in both 2014 and 2015, making it to the GoDaddy Bowl in that latter season, beating Bowling Green 58-27. This year they have returned nine stars on both sides of the ball, and with an offensive line that has a lot of starts under its belt, they'll improve on the 4.1 yards per carry they registered last year. What they will have to do is stop the opposition from running the football, as they allowed 5.2 yards per attempt in 2017. And as we alluded to, the season opener is not really good barometer as to what they can do.
ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS: UMass took one squarely on the chin last week, losing 55-21 to Boston College. By any measure, they were a huge disappointment, with three turnovers, only 315 total yards, and very little defense, falling behind 48-7 at the half. Andrew Ford has been tabbed as a quarterback with possibilities, but he didn't get his team too far, completing just nine out of 18 throws, and he was relieved by Ross Comis. We know that there are better days ahead for Ford, who transferred from Virginia Tech, then went to junior college, and completed 63% of his passes with 22 touchdowns and only four interceptions for the Minutemen last season. Massachusetts brought back its leading rusher, Senior Marquis Young (982 yards last year), and five of the top six receivers, and under ordinary circumstances, this would be more than enough for head coach Mark Whipple to work with. They went 4-8 straight-up last season (6-6 ATS), but there were a lot of close ones, including a 17-13 loss at Tennessee and a 58-50 defeat at home against bowl-bound Ohio. They brought back six starters on the defensive unit, but they have been historically deficient at getting to the quarterback (only 101 sacks from 2012-17), although that won't matter a lot this week.
EXTRA POINTS
1. UMass actually has a 1-1 record. They breezed past Dusquene 63-16 in the opener, rolling up 574 yards in total offense.
2. Over the last two seasons, Georgia Southern's pointspread record has not been strong, as they have gone just 6-16-2 ATS.
3. UMass coach Mark Whipple is in his second tour of duty at the school. He won the 1998 Division 1-AA national title at the school and has also been the offensive coordinator at Miami, as well as an NFL assistant with the Browns, Steelers, and Eagles.
PREDICTION: UMass 34, Georgia Southern 27
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Clemson Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Texas A&M has won 29 consecutive home games over non-conference opponents, but it rarely has welcomed an opponent the caliber of the one it will face this week. No. 2 Clemson will be the highest-ranked non-conference opponent in the history of Kyle Field when it visits the Aggies on Saturday.
The Tigers are double-digit favorites, but coach Dabo Swinney knows better than to take anything for granted when playing in an environment like it will on Saturday. "I was part of that butt-whipping we took out there in '04," Swinney told reporters. "We got destroyed out there. I remember it all too well." The Aggies are trying to get back to that level of dominance under new coach Jimbo Fisher, whose team rolled up more than 700 total yards in a 59-7 win over Northwestern State in his debut. Clemson also cruised in its opener, routing Furman 48-7 behind a balanced offense and dominant defense.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Clemson -12.5
ABOUT CLEMSON (1-0): The Tigers will continue splitting time at quarterback between veteran Kelly Bryant and freshman Trevor Lawrence, who led the team to points on all five of his drives last week. Both provide different threats, as Lawrence possesses a big-time arm while Bryant rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown on five carries in the season opener. Clemson's defense allowed only 163 total yards and racked up 12 tackles for loss and three sacks against Furman but will face a much stronger threat in the Aggies, who have a massive offensive line.
ABOUT TEXAS A&M (1-0): The Aggies also used two quarterbacks in their opener as Nick Starkel relieved starter Kellen Mond after things got out of hand, and both were effective. After battling nagging injuries during a disappointing sophomore season, Trayveon Williams rushed for 240 yards - the second-most in program history - and three touchdowns last week as the Aggies rolled up 503 yards on the ground. Texas A&M's defense also will face its first true test after giving up 251 total yards in the season opener.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Aggies have lost five straight games against Top-25 opponents dating to an overtime win over No. 9 Tennessee in 2016.
2. Clemson has won its last three true road contests against SEC opponents, defeating South Carolina in both 2015 and 2017 and Auburn in 2016.
3. Texas A&M has scored at least 14 points in 28 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the SEC.
PREDICTION: Clemson 30, Texas A&M 17
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
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With just one game under their belts, No. 25 Florida and Kentucky jump right into the fire of the SEC season Saturday night in Gainesville. The Gators, in Dan Mullen's coaching debut, come off a promising 53-6 rout of Charleston Southern that vaulted Florida into the Top 25, while the Wildcats used a strong second half to defeat Central Michigan 35-20.
For Florida, there may be no better way to open the conference slate than against Kentucky thanks to a 31-game series winning streak -- college football's longest active win streak in an uninterrupted series and the fourth longest such streak in NCAA history. "These guys cannot worry about 30-some years and all that," Wildcats coach Mark Stoops told reporters. "They really can't. Winning is important to our team each and every week, and that's the approach we'll have." A closer look reveals that the Gators squeaked by in three of the last four meetings, winning by six points or less, including a one-point fourth-quarter comeback victory a year ago. "I imagine one day the streak will be broken," Mullen told reporters. "That's just the nature of sports. But I'm confident. To me, we want to go win the game because it's our SEC opener. That's got to be the whole focus, and not worry about anything else."
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Florida -14
ABOUT KENTUCKY (1-0, 0-0 SEC): All-SEC running back Benny Snell (125 yards, two TDs) and sophomore AJ Rose (104 yards, two TDs) combined for 229 of the team's 299 yards rushing and four touchdowns in the opener and the two have a one-two punch that has the power to devastate a Gators defense that was surprisingly pushed around by Charleston Southern. Stoops is sticking with junior-college transfer Terry Wilson (78 yards passing, 38 rushing) as his starting quarterback despite an inconsistent three-turnover performance last week that resulted in sophomore Gunnar Hoak coming in to lead the team to a much-needed touchdown before halftime. Led by linebacker Josh Allen, the Wildcats defense proved stingy at times against Central Michigan but will be challenged by a Gators offense that spread the ball around to 16 different running backs, receivers and tight ends in the opener.
ABOUT FLORIDA (1-0, 0-0): Feleipe Franks showed why Mullen chose him as the starter, becoming the first Gators quarterback to throw five touchdown passes in a game (to four different receivers) since Chris Leak hit six against South Carolina in 2004. Former Ole Miss receiver Van Jefferson caught two touchdown passes in his Gators debut but the running game, despite accumulating 203 yards, was bottled up at the line of scrimmage as the offensive front did not dominate the smaller Charleston Southern defensive line as expected. Likewise, the Gators defense did not exert its will against Charleston Southern's front line, surrendering 222 yards and 5.2 yards per carry, a huge concern heading into a meeting with the Wildcats' powerful ground attack.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Florida leads the series 51-17, and as of Saturday, the Gators' last loss to the Wildcats will be 11,620 days ago.
2. Over the past three years, the Gators only eclipsed the 200-yard mark in eight games, three of which came last season.
3. Under Stoops, the Wildcats have either matched or exceeded the previous season's win total in each of the past five seasons.
PREDICTION: Florida 35, Kentucky 27
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Utah Utes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Utah is 1-0 for the 11th straight season after dominating FCS-ranked Weber State 41-10 on Aug. 30. But coach Kyle Whittingham still saw plenty for his team to work on in the nine days leading up to Saturday's contest at preseason Mid-American Conference West Division-favorite Northern Illinois.
The issues surfaced immediately as two early Utah turnovers led to a quick 10-0 lead for the visiting Wildcats. In all, the Utes finished the contest with a 4-0 turnover deficit and had a field-goal attempt blocked, marring what should've been a shutout after Utah posted a dominating 587-59 edge in total yards and allowed only three first downs. "What we need to do is start better," Whittingham said Monday at his weekly news conference. "... Defensively, we just need to find a way to get a takeaway, and special teams, we have plenty of things to work on there. We had a field goal blocked for the first time in six or seven years, and we turned the ball over on a punt return." Northern Illinois, meanwhile, did get off to a strong start on the road last week against Iowa, and the Hawkeyes led only 3-0 midway through the third quarter before pulling away for a 33-7 win.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPNews. LINE: Utah -10.5
ABOUT UTAH (1-0): Zack Moss rushed for 1,173 yards a season ago, but the junior tailback looks as if he's taken the next step forward after rushing for 150 yards, including an 86-yard scoring sprint, and catching three passes for 24 yards and another touchdown in the opener. Returning starting quarterback Tyler Huntley also is off to a strong start after throwing for 253 yards and matching his career high with four TD passes. Defensively, though, is where the Utes really stood out, particularly against the pass as Weber State quarterback Kaden Jenks finished 5-of-22 for just 13 yards while getting sacked three times.
ABOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (0-1): The Huskies had won four of their previous five games against Big Ten foes, but Iowa took charge midway through the third quarter Saturday, reeling off 30 unanswered points to seal the home win. Sophomore quarterback Marcus Childers hooked up with Jauan Wesley for the team's lone TD on a 10-yard fourth-quarter pass but finished with only 105 yards passing and two turnovers (a fumble and interception) as Iowa registered five sacks and eight tackles for loss. Linebacker Kyle Pugh had a team-high nine tackles, including six solo stops, to lead a defense which limited Iowa to modest 352 total yards.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Utah not only will be facing Northern Illinois for the first time but also will be playing its first MAC opponent as well.
2. Since joining the Pac-12 in 2011, the Utes are 27-1 in nonconference games, including five bowl wins, and have won 20 straight non-league contests since an overtime loss at Utah State in 2012.
3. The Huskies will play a second straight game without WR Spencer Tears, who had a team-high 43 receptions in 2017, as he finishes a two-game suspension for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
PREDICTION: Utah 24, Northern Illinois 10
Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Minnesota was impressive in a season-opening win and will try to get to 2-0 for the third straight year Saturday night when it hosts Fresno State, an opponent that has some on edge in the Twin Cities. "I think it's a Big Ten opponent," Golden Gophers coach P.J. Fleck told reporters Monday of the Bulldogs. ". ... You can see it all over the field for them. They play with an extreme confidence."
While Minnesota cruised to a 48-10 victory over New Mexico State last weekend, Fresno State produced the highest scoring total in the NCAA with a 79-13 rout of Idaho. Seven of the Bulldogs' 11 touchdowns came on the ground, two on blocked field goals and one on an interception return. Fresno State loaded up on Power Five wins between 2000 and 2012, but it has lost nine straight such contests since a rout of Colorado six years ago. True freshman Zack Annexstad threw for 220 yards and two TDs in the Golden Gophers' win and was supported by a ground game that piled up 295 rushing yards at 6.3 per attempt.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Minnesota -2.5
ABOUT FRESNO STATE (1-0): Fleck also was quick to compliment Bulldogs quarterback Marcus McMaryion, who completed 19-of-26 passes for 207 yards in the opener while backed by a 239-yard ground attack. One aim in practice this week was to figure out a way to get more pressure on Annexstad after Fresno State managed just one sack and three quarterback hurries against an Idaho team that threw the ball 33 times. "We're trying to get our goal every week of a certain number of sacks, and we didn't achieve that goal," defensive end Mykal Walker told the Fresno Bee. "We're going to come back, get in the film room, chop it up, and (defensive line coach Jamar Cain) does a great job of teaching us new things and as long as we trust that we'll do pretty good."
ABOUT MINNESOTA (1-0): Annexstad shook off an early fumble to complete 10-of-16 passes for 162 yards and two scores in the first half alone, giving Fleck confidence that the youngster has the poise to make it. "I looked at him and said, 'We're going to be all right, huh?'" Fleck told reporters of his reaction to Annexstad's calmness following the fumble. "Usually it's me telling them, 'Hey, you're going to be OK.' That's his personality. It's different. And I like it." The top target was Tyler Johnson (100 yards receiving and both TDs) and the team was happy to welcome back defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr., who missed the final eight games of 2017 but returned to take a punt back 76 yards for a TD and make five tackles on defense.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Gophers RB Rodney Smith had 153 rushing yards against New Mexico State and needs 42 more to become the sixth player in program history with 3,000 for a career.
2. McMaryion has zero TD passes in 108 attempts over his last three games.
3. The teams are meeting for the first time. Minnesota is 12-3 against Mountain West Conference opponents.
PREDICTION: Minnesota 28, Fresno State 27
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Colorado State Rams Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
It's one game into the new season, and a quarterback quandary has developed at Arkansas. Both Cole Kelley and Ty Storey played and played well in the Razorbacks' 55-20 season-opening win over Eastern Illinois and first-year head coach Chad Morris says both will play again Saturday when Arkansas visits Colorado State.
Kelley, a sophomore, started and completed 9-of-12 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Illinois. However, the junior Storey earned rave reviews after coming off the bench to complete 12-of-17 attempts for 261 yards and three scores and is taking the primary snaps with the first-team offense in practice this week. In his weekly Monday news conference, though, Morris declined to say which quarterback will start Saturday's game. "Ty will get the first-team reps starting (Tuesday) in practice, and we'll re-evaluate things as practice goes," Morris said. "Ty got first-team reps at times last week, but Cole got the majority of them. This week, Ty will get the majority of them, and we'll make the decision later in the week how we're going to run this thing out there. Ty's earned that right right now."
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Arkansas -13.5
ABOUT ARKANSAS (1-0): While the up-tempo passing game produced 353 yards and four TDs against the Panthers of the FCS, the Razorbacks' ground game managed only 80 yards on 37 attempts, including 31 yards on 14 carries for the top two tailbacks, Devwah Whaley and Chase Hayden. As for the pass-catchers, wide receivers Jordan Jones and La'Michael Pettway reeled in a combined 10 passes for 225 yards and three TDs. Defensively, Arkansas forced six fumbles, recovering five, and was led by senior linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who recorded 10 total tackles, including two for losses, and forced a fumble.
ABOUT COLORADO STATE (0-2): The Rams have been on the wrong side of losses to Hawaii (43-34) and Colorado (45-13) so far and are seeking to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2010 when they wound up 3-9. Defense has been the major issue with Colorado State getting gashed for 44 points and 606.5 yards per game while surrendering 8.8 yards per play and an opponent completion percentage of 77.4. In trying to keep pace, senior transfer K.J. Carta-Samuels has thrown for 713 yards and six TDs with wideouts Olabisi Johnson and Preston Williams combining for 27 catches, 476 yards and five TDs.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Arkansas leads the series 3-0 with all three games being played in Little Rock, but the two schools haven't met since 1990.
2. It will mark the first time the Razorbacks have faced a Mountain West Conference in a true road game, and Arkansas will be only the second SEC team to visit Fort Collins after Mississippi State in 1981.
3. Colorado State, which is 2-12 against current SEC members, also faces a SEC team the following Saturday when the Rams play at Florida.
PREDICTION: Arkansas 38, Colorado State 23
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami (Ohio) Redhawks Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Cincinnati will try to extend its winning streak over Miami (Ohio) to 13 games when the teams meet in their annual rivalry game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. The Bearcats won the past four games against Miami by seven points or less, most recently rallying from an 11-point deficit with three minutes left in a 21-17 victory last season.
Cincinnati is feeling confident after beating UCLA 26-17 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, getting a strong game from running back Michael Warren II, who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns. Warren had extra touches because last season's leading rusher, sophomore Gerrid Doaks, was a late scratch with a groin injury, leaving his availability in question against Miami as well. As of Tuesday, the starting quarterback for Cincinnati on Saturday was also still undecided between Hayden Moore, who started against UCLA, and freshman Desmond Ridder, who replaced Moore on the third offensive series and combined for 163 rushing and passing yards. Miami lost its season opener to Marshall 35-28, but a bright spot was quarterback Gus Ragland, the Cincinnati native who threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN3. LINE: Miami -1.5
ABOUT MIAMI (0-1): James Gardner was the most valuable player for the RedHawks last season after catching 47 passes for 927 yards and 11 touchdowns to also earn first-team All-MAC honors, but he'll need to get more involved in the offense this week. He caught four passes for 67 yards in the season opener and Marshall kept the 6-foot-4 senior out of the end zone. Jack Sorenson benefited from the extra attention given to Gardner, snaring three passes for 106 yards, including a 19-yard touchdown for Miami's first points of the season.
ABOUT CINCINNATI (1-0): Putting points on the board will be a stiff challenge against a Cincinnati defense that limited UCLA to 306 total yards. Cortez Broughton and Marquise Copeland are senior defensive tackles who can disrupt an offense in a big way. Broughton had 3 1/2 sacks in the season opener and forced a fumble that led to a tie-breaking safety with 9:45 to play. Copeland had a team-leading seven tackles against a UCLA offensive line that's just as young and inexperienced as Miami's.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Cincinnati and Miami have played every year since 1945, and Miami leads the series 59-56-7.
2. The first meeting between the schools came in 1888, the first college football game played in Ohio.
3. The Bearcats were one of four teams in the nation who did not record a touchback on a punt last season.
PREDICTION: Cincinnati 24, Miami 17
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Texas Longhorns Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Texas starts a tough three-game homestand against Tulsa on Saturday with the hopes of burying last week's disappointing loss to Maryland. Second-year coach Tom Herman insists his team is making strides despite another loss to the Terrapins.
"We're learning how to win," Herman to the media Monday. "I think, again, losses are unacceptable. Losses hurt really bad. It was like a funeral home around our building yesterday, and it should be." The Longhorns, who have not lost to a non-Power 5 opponent since 1994, will stick with sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger despite two late interceptions. The Golden Hurricane snapped a five-game losing streak by beating FCS opponent Central Arkansas behind a duo of running backs. It was Tulsa's 16th straight game with at least one running back gaining 100 rushing yards.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, Longhorn Network. LINE: Texas -23
ABOUT TULSA (1-0): Shamari Brooks rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns while fellow sophomore Corey Taylor II added 110 rushing yards in the come-from-behind win. Sophomore quarterback Luke Skipper threw for 196 yards and two scores in the opener, including a 49-yard TD to Justin Hobbs (three catches, 61 yards). Tulsa held Central Arkansas to 0-of-10 on third down and recovered two fumbles but the Golden Hurricane also lost three fumbles.
ABOUT TEXAS (0-1): Ehlinger (21-of-39 for 263 yards, two touchdowns) has thrown for at least 200 yards in each of his seven career starts (2-5 record). Freshman running back Keaontay Ingram had 37 yards and a score on six carries but wasn't used after a weather delay as Texas relied on starter Tre Watson more (12 carries, 52 yards). Lil'Jordan Humphrey (six catches, 82 yards), Devin Duvernay (four, 58) and Collin Johnson (three, 59) were solid in the opener, combining for six receptions of at least 15 yards and two scores.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Texas has lost seven games under Herman by average 6.7 points after losing 21 games under Charlie Strong between 2014-16 by an average of 16.
2. Three of Texas' four starting defensive backs - S Brandon Jones (ankle, questionable), CB Davante Davis (neck, questionable) and CB Kris Boyd (ankle, probable) - are listed on the team's injury report.
3. Tulsa is 73-103-7 against nine current Big 12 teams with Texas being the only one it has never faced.
PREDICTION: Texas 42, Tulsa 17
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Despite a prolific performance by the offense in a Week 1 rout of Missouri State - including five touchdown passes by its new leader Taylor Cornelius - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy wants to see more from his senior signal-caller. Cornelius, who led an offense that gained 732 yards against the Bears - the third-highest total in school history - will start again Saturday and continue fine-tuning his game for Big 12 Conference play when the 23rd-ranked Cowboys host South Alabama.
Cornelius, who spent his entire career behind 2018 third-round NFL Draft pick Mason Rudolph, completed 24-of-34 passes for 300 yards and added a 32-yard run in about three quarters of play last weekend. "I thought that Taylor was average at best," Gundy told reporters after the game. "I just thought he missed too many throws. In my head, I think he missed six throws. His mental part was good, he just missed some throws." Certainly not average was junior Justice Hill (led the Big 12 in rushing last season with 1,467 yards), who ran for 122 yards on 10 carries, including a 93-yard run that was the fourth-longest in school history, and Jalen McCleskey (tasked with replacing the production of departed wideouts James Washington and Marcell Ateman), who caught two touchdown passes and ran for a score. South Alabama got three touchdowns from Kawaan Baker and backup quarterback Evan Orth led the Jaguars on a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives, but it was not enough to overcome a double-digit halftime deficit in a 30-26 loss to Louisiana Tech last weekend.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Plus. LINE: Oklahoma State -32.
ABOUT SOUTH ALABAMA (0-1): Orth completed 4-of-6 passes for 44 yards and added runs of 59 and 15 yards on his two carries after being the third quarterback to enter the game. Fellow senior Cole Garvin started but completed only 7-of-16 passes for 47 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Baker scored two TDs on the ground, including a 28-yard scamper, and one on a 3-yard reception.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (1-0): The Cowboys rushed for 431 yards, good for an average of eight yards per carry as LD Brown added 110 yards on nine carries, while J.D. King and Chuba Hubbard combined for 94 yards on 15 carries. The Cowboys' defense under new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles gave up just 260 total yards - 150 passing and 110 rushing - and recorded five sacks and two fumble recoveries. "Defensively, we played pretty good and got out of our gap twice and gave up two really long runs," Gundy said referring to 29- and 58-yard runs by Missouri State quarterback Peyton Huslig. "We've had some issues over the years with (giving up big plays) and we need to try to minimize (those) the best we can."
EXTRA POINTS
1. Hubbard took home Big 12 co-Newcomer of the Week accolades, leading the Cowboys with 149 all-purpose yards on 11 total touches. He finished the game with 65 receiving yards, 42 rushing yards, 42 return yards and a receiving touchdown.
2. Oklahoma State beat South Alabama 44-7 last season in the first-ever meeting, holding the Jaguars to a season-low 175 yards. South Alabama is 1-10 against Power Five teams, with its only win coming at Mississippi State in 2012.
3. Since the Big 12 was formed in 1996, Oklahoma State is 46-4 at home versus non-conference teams.
PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 47, South Alabama 10
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Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Penn State survived an upset bid in its opener at home, putting the 10th-ranked Nittany Lions on shaky ground entering a heated rivalry game at Pittsburgh on Saturday night. After allowing Appalachian State to score 28 points in the fourth quarter last Saturday, Penn State survived in overtime to win 45-38, but questions surround a squad that entered the year with high hopes.
"We have a lot of things that we need to get cleaned up and corrected before our next game," coach James Franklin told reporters after the victory. The Panthers cruised to a 33-7 win over FCS opponent Albany in their opener and will be licking their chops in the 99th meeting between the Keystone State rivals. "Anybody who wants to argue and say this is no different than any other week, it is," Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi told reporters this week. "That's a fact. If you want to ignore that, you can ignore it. It's a big game." The teams have split two meetings since the rivalry resumed in 2016 following a 16-year hiatus, with the Nittany Lions winning 33-14 at home last year.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Penn State -9
ABOUT PENN STATE (1-0): The Nittany Lions looked outmatched at times in the trenches against Appalachian State, prompting Franklin to tell reporters: "I don't think there's any doubt ... we got to play better up front on both sides of the ball." One of the bright spots away from the line of scrimmage was the play of freshman wide receiver KJ Hamler, who had a team high-tying 67 receiving yards - 15 on the game-tying TD catch in the final minute of regulation. Senior Trace McSorley threw for 229 yards and the one score and needs 402 passing yards to become the second passer in school history with 8,000 in a career.
ABOUT PITTSBURGH (1-0): Kenny Pickett's first collegiate start came in the stunning upset of second-ranked Miami late last season and the sophomore picked up where he left off in the opener against Albany, throwing for two TDs and running for another in the first half alone. Rafael Araujo-Lopes caught both scores from Pickett to match his TD total from last season while Maurice Ffrench found the end zone twice - once with a nine-yard rush and once on a 91-yard kickoff return. Senior Qadree Ollison, who had a season-high 96 rushing yards in just 15 attempts at Penn State last year, led the ground attack with 73 yards versus the Great Danes.
EXTRA POINTS
1. McSorley needs 48 rushing yards to become the second quarterback in Penn State history with at least 1,000.
2. Panthers DL Keyshon Camp had two sacks and two tackles for a loss against Albany.
3. Penn State leads the all-time series 51-43-4.
PREDICTION: Penn State 38, Pittsburgh 33
Southern California Trojans vs. Stanford Cardinal Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
After cruising past a pair of Mountain West foes last week, No. 12 USC and No. 9 Stanford meet Saturday in Palo Alto in a rematch of last season's Pac-12 Championship Game. Freshman quarterback JT Daniels threw for 282 yards and a touchdown in USC's 43-21 season-opening win over UNLV, while Stanford wide receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside caught three long scoring passes from K.J. Costello in a 31-10 victory over San Diego State.
Arcega-Whiteside was named Pac-12 Offensive player of the Week after catching six passes for 226 yards while San Diego State focused on stopping Heisman Trophy candidate Bryce Love, who was held to 29 yards on 18 carries after rushing for 2,118 yards last season. "It's no secret Bryce is the best running back in the country," Costello told reporters. "We all believe it. There were times I came to the line and there were 11 guys coming downhill to light him up. Being able to counter that is what you have to do to be a good offense." Love looks to bounce back against USC, which has won 16 of its last 17 conference games. Daniels became the second true freshman quarterback to start an opener for USC and went 22 of 35 for 282 yards against UNLV, connecting early and often with former high school teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown, who had seven receptions for 98 yards and a score.
TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Stanford -5.5
ABOUT USC (1-0): Chase McGrath kicked five field goals to tie a school record against UNLV while Daniels had plenty of help from his running game as Aca'Cedric Ware rushed for 100 yards and a score and Vavae Malepeai scored two TDs. USC allowed just two sacks with redshirt freshman Brett Neilon starting at center in place of senior Toa Lobendahn, who is questionable due to a strained pectoral muscle. Cameron Smith and Isaiah Pola-Mao combined for 14 tackles while linebacker Porter Gustin had two sacks to lead the defense, which allowed 308 rushing yards against the Rebels and will need an improved effort to keep Love contained.
ABOUT STANFORD (1-0): Costello finished 21 for 31 for a career-high 332 yards and four touchdowns against San Diego State as the Cardinal won their 11th straight home opener and improved to 24-5 against in-state opponents under coach David Shaw. Linebackers Bobby Okereke, Joey Alfieri, Sean Barton and Mustafa Branch helped limit the Aztecs to 113 passing yards while senior punter/kicker Jake Bailey forced San Diego State to start 11 of 12 possessions inside its 30-yard-line. The defense allowed a total of 263 yards but struggled to slow down Juwan Washington, who rushed 24 times for 158 yards and a TD.
EXTRA POINTS
1. USC holds a 62-32-3 series lead against Stanford - including a 31-28 win in last season's Pac-12 title game.
2. Seven of the past 12 meetings in the series have been decided by eight points or fewer.
3. Stanford has allowed a total of 10 sacks over the past 11 games covering 308 pass attempts.
PREDICTION: Stanford 28, USC 24
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California Golden Bears vs. Brigham Young Cougars Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
California's starting quarterback remains a mystery heading into Saturday's matchup at BYU, which finished 4-9 last season but recorded an impressive 28-23 win at Arizona last week. Cal coach Justin Wilcox rotated three players at quarterback in the Bears' season-opening 24-17 victory over North Carolina and said all three could see time again Saturday.
Junior Ross Bowers started against the Tar Heels and was 8-for-17 for 56 yards but didn't play in the second half as Wilcox went with redshirt freshman Chase Garbers and transfer Brandon McIlwain. While the Bears were limited to 119 passing yards, senior running back Patrick Laird picked up where he left off last season and scored both a rushing and receiving touchdown for the first time in his career, finishing with 95 yards rushing on 29 carries. Laird figures to be tested by BYU, which controlled the line of scrimmage against Arizona and held dual-threat quarterback Khalil Tate to 14 yards rushing on eight carries. Squally Canada scored on three short runs while quarterback Tanner Mangum threw for 209 yards and a TD on 18-of-28 passing.
TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: BYU -3
ABOUT CAL (1-0): The Bears' defense was much improved last season and took another step forward last Saturday with four interceptions - including two by safety Jaylinn Hawkins. Outside linebacker Cameron Goode, who started nine games last season before suffering a season-ending injury, returned an interception for a TD against the Tar Heels but left the contest in the fourth quarter with a leg injury and is expected to miss at least one game. Goode is part of a stellar group of linebackers that includes Alex Funches and Evan Weaver, who had 13 solo tackles in the opener.
ABOUT BYU (1-0): Canada finished with 98 yards on 24 carries for the Cougars, whose defense held Arizona to 129 yards on the ground after the Wildcats were No. 3 nationally last season with more than 300 per game. The explosive Arizona offense was held to just two plays of 20 yards or more thanks to a BYU defense led by seniors Butch Pau'u and Corbin Kaufusi, who both recorded seven solo tackles. The Cougars did not allow a sack in the victory and allowed Mangum to connect with 10 different receivers, including tight end Matt Bushman, who had a 24-yard touchdown reception.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The teams are meeting for the first time since Nov. 29, 2014, when BYU won 42-35 in Berkeley.
2. BYU is 7-3 in home openers over the past 10 seasons - including wins over Texas, Washington State and Washington.
3. Cal is 6-0 against non-conference Power Five opponents since 2014.
PREDICTION: BYU 24, Cal 17
Connecticut Huskies vs. Boise State Broncos Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
No. 19 Boise State strives to ride the momentum of a strong opening performance when it hosts Connecticut on Saturday. The Broncos rolled up the points and forced four turnovers in a 56-20 road win over Troy and are prohibitive favorites against the Huskies, who allowed 652 yards in a season-opening 56-17 loss to Central Florida.
Boise State senior cornerback Tyler Horton returned two fumbles for touchdowns against Troy to become just the fifth player in FBS history to achieve the feat. Horton has four career returns for touchdowns (three fumbles, one interception) and continues to be a big-play force for a defense that has 10 returning starters. Connecticut looks for a sharp turnaround from the disastrous opener and coach Randy Edsall and his troops agreed there is plenty to improve on if they are to compete with the Broncos. "Staying together as a team, you have to be united, that's what is going to create a great team," sophomore safety Omar Fortt told reporters. "Going into the future, we're all going to hold each other accountable and look up to each other."
TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Boise State -31
ABOUT CONNECTICUT (0-1): Senior quarterback David Pindell is a multi-purpose threat as he established career highs with 266 passing yards and 157 on the ground in the loss to Central Florida. Senior receiver Kyle Buss had 113 yards for the first 100-yard outing of his career while sophomore Kevin Mensah (59 yards on 20 carries) is the main running back. The defense didn't record a single tackle for loss in the opener while sophomore safety Tyler Coyle had a team-best 10 tackles and Fortt and outside linebacker Kevon Jones each had nine stops.
ABOUT BOISE STATE (1-0): Senior quarterback Brett Rypien had 305 yards and four touchdowns in the rout of Troy and he raised his career yardage to 10,181 to join school legend Kellen Moore (14,667 from 2008-11) as the only Broncos to top the 10,000-yard mark. The question of whether Boise State had a replacement for Cedrick Wilson (1,511 yards last season before entering the NFL draft) was answered positively for at least one week as senior Sean Modster had career highs of seven receptions, 167 yards and two touchdowns against Troy. Junior safety DeAndre Pierce matched his career best with 12 tackles while senior outside linebacker Tony Lashley notched his first career interception.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Boise State posted a 38-21 road victory over Connecticut in the lone previous meeting in 2014.
2. The Huskies have dropped 10 of their last 11 road games.
3. Broncos sophomore CB/PR Avery Williams (elbow) is questionable for the contest.
PREDICTION: Boise State 49, Connecticut 16
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Two Power 5 conference unbeatens will square off in the desert when No. 13 Michigan State travels to face Arizona State on Saturday night. The Spartans escaped with a season-opening 38-31 victory over Utah State last week, while the Sun Devils, in coach Herm Edwards' debut, romped over Texas-San Antonio 49-7.
Quarterback Brian Lewerke, who grew up in Arizona, had a big first game for the Spartans, going 23-of-33 for 287 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan State racked up 452 yards of total offense. The running game was solid for coach Mark Dantonio as well, with LJ Scott (84 yards) and Connor Heyward (42 yards, two touchdowns) able to find holes in the Utah State defense. Arizona State's offense looks to be in midseason form as well, totaling 503 yards behind quarterback Manny Wilkins, who threw for four scores in the opening win. Sophomore running back Eno Benjamin was solid in his first game as the team's feature back, rushing 16 times for a career-best 131 yards and a touchdown, as well as catching two passes for 15 yards and a score.
TV: 10:45 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Michigan State -6
ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (1-0): Although the Michigan State defense allowed 31 points and 344 yards to Utah State, there were a lot of positives for Dantonio to be happy about. The Spartans gave up 25 yards on the ground, and there were big plays from the team's top defensive players to help clinch the victory. Linebacker Joe Bachie had 11 tackles and a game-clinching interception, safety Khari Willis notched an interception, and defensive end Kenny Willekes had two sacks and a forced fumble, with all three providing the leadership Dantonio expected from them coming into the season.
ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (1-0): Somewhat lost in the offensive explosion by the Sun Devils in the opener was how well the team's defense played, holding UTSA scoreless until just over six minutes remained. Arizona State allowed three rushing yards and 221 yards total, recording nine sacks, 15 tackles for loss and three turnovers. Things get a little tougher against a potent Michigan State attack, but Edwards said he felt very good about the effort of his defense under first-year coordinator Danny Gonzales, especially the depth that saw 27 defensive players see the field.
EXTRA POINTS
1. With its rally against Utah State, Michigan State notched its 18th fourth-quarter comeback under Dantonio, the most of any FBS team since 2007.
2. The Arizona State defense will get a boost with the return of senior linebacker Jay Jay Wilson (46 tackles, two sacks in 2017), who was suspended for the opener.
3. Sun Devils' running backs have now carried the ball 562 times without a fumble, a span of 20 straight games.
PREDICTION: Michigan State 31, Arizona State 27
San Jose State Spartans vs. Washington State Cougars Preview and Predictions 09-08-2018 in NCAAF
Last week's season opener got off to a sluggish start for Washington State, but the Cougars and new starting quarterback Gardner Minshew found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring host Wyoming 28-3 over the final 30 minutes en route to a 41-19 win. Washington State will be trying to maintain that momentum Saturday night in its home opener against San Jose State.
Minshew, a graduate transfer from East Carolina, finished 38-of-57 for 319 yards and three touchdowns Saturday and directed TD drives on four of the Cougars' five second-half possessions. Washington State only converted 3-of-14 third-down attempts in the contest, but was 3-of-4 on fourth down and overcame a pair of turnovers. "The receivers caught the ball really well in the second half, and I just started throwing the ball better," Minshew said afterward. "I was making better decisions." San Jose State, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from last season's 2-11 finish - the program's low point in the last seven seasons - but 2018 is off to a rough start with a 44-38 home loss to FCS foe UC Davis on Aug. 30.
TV: 11 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: Washington State -34.5
ABOUT SAN JOSE STATE (0-1): Three quarterbacks played for the Spartans in the opener, and it was the third QB to enter the game, sophomore Montel Aaron, who was by far the most effective, completing 13-of-19 attempts for 254 yards and two TDs in relief of starter Josh Love (14-of-29, 109 yards, one TD, one interception) and Michael Carrillo (1-of-4, 2 yards, one pick). Second-year coach Brent Brennan hasn't announced who will start Saturday, but Aaron is the obvious odds-on favorite. Defensively, San Jose State surrendered 589 yards to UC Davis, including 446 through the air, and was hurt by three turnovers and 12 penalties for 125 yards.
ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (1-0): The Cougars cleared a hurdle Saturday as they notched their first season-opening road win since 2004, ending a streak of seven straight losses, and now are back home where they went 7-0 last season, including wins over nationally-ranked USC and Stanford. Nine players caught passes against Wyoming, led by running back James Williams who had a game-high 10 receptions for 53 yards and a TD while pacing the team with 82 rushing yards and a TD on 16 carries. Defensively, the Cougars allowed only 206 total yards, including 67 through the air, and were led by linebacker Dominick Silvels, who recorded six total tackles, including two for losses.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Washington State leads the series 7-4-1, but the two teams have not met since a Ryan Leaf-led 52-16 home win for the Cougars in 1996.
2. San Jose State was 0-7 on the road last season, losing by an average score of 47-15.
3. San Jose State starting RB Tyler Nevens finished with 82 yards and pair of TDs on 18 carries in the opener but was carried off the field after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the game and is not listed on the depth chart in advance of Saturday's matchup.
PREDICTION: Washington State 51, San Jose State 13
NCAAF
Long Sheet
Saturday, September 8
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LIBERTY (1 - 0) at ARMY (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LIBERTY is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
LIBERTY is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
LIBERTY is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
LIBERTY is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games since 1992.
LIBERTY is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
LIBERTY is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
LIBERTY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
LIBERTY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in September games since 1992.
ARMY is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 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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UAB (1 - 0) at COASTAL CAROLINA (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 1-0 against the spread versus COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 1-0 straight up against COASTAL CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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GEORGIA TECH (1 - 0) at S FLORIDA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in September games 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 (0 - 1) at MICHIGAN (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 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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APPALACHIAN ST (0 - 1) at CHARLOTTE (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 6:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
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E MICHIGAN (1 - 0) at PURDUE (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 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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NEW MEXICO (1 - 0) at WISCONSIN (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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AIR FORCE (1 - 0) at FLA ATLANTIC (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a road underdog of 7.5 to 10 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 1) at OLD DOMINION (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 2-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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DUKE (1 - 0) at NORTHWESTERN (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 1-1 straight up against DUKE 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 (1 - 0) at KANSAS ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 150-117 ATS (+21.3 Units) 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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ARIZONA (0 - 1) at HOUSTON (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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NEVADA (1 - 0) at VANDERBILT (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:00 PM
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Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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GEORGIA ST (1 - 0) at NC STATE (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games since 1992.
GEORGIA ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
GEORGIA ST is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in road 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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UCLA (0 - 1) at OKLAHOMA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 1:00 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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NEW MEXICO ST (0 - 2) at UTAH ST (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 91-124 ATS (-45.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST 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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KANSAS (0 - 1) at C MICHIGAN (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 125-163 ATS (-54.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
KANSAS is 125-163 ATS (-54.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 76-114 ATS (-49.4 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 46-81 ATS (-43.1 Units) in road games since 1992.
KANSAS is 46-81 ATS (-43.1 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 117-154 ATS (-52.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS is 96-130 ATS (-47.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against KANSAS 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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UTEP (0 - 1) at UNLV (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 52.5 and 56 since 1992.
UTEP is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
UTEP is 31-52 ATS (-26.2 Units) in September games since 1992.
UNLV is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
UNLV is 87-123 ATS (-48.3 Units) 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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MEMPHIS (1 - 0) at NAVY (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
NAVY is 167-125 ATS (+29.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 167-125 ATS (+29.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 94-57 ATS (+31.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NAVY is 151-112 ATS (+27.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 106-71 ATS (+27.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 58-35 ATS (+19.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
NAVY is 2-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 1-1 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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N CAROLINA (0 - 1) at E CAROLINA (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest 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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RUTGERS (1 - 0) at OHIO ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 185-140 ATS (+31.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 185-140 ATS (+31.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 155-121 ATS (+21.9 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 120-90 ATS (+21.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
OHIO ST is 167-126 ATS (+28.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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BUFFALO (1 - 0) at TEMPLE (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined 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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GEORGIA (1 - 0) at S CAROLINA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 49.5 and 56 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-0 straight up against S 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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BAYLOR (1 - 0) at UTSA (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
UTSA is 1-0 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
UTSA is 1-0 straight up against BAYLOR 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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ARKANSAS ST (1 - 0) at ALABAMA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 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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COLORADO (1 - 0) at NEBRASKA (0-0) - 9/8/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf 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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LA MONROE (1 - 0) at SOUTHERN MISS (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus LA MONROE over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 straight up against LA MONROE 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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BALL ST (1 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 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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IOWA ST (0-0) at IOWA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 1-1 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 2-0 straight up against IOWA ST 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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MARYLAND (1 - 0) at BOWLING GREEN (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 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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MASSACHUSETTS (1 - 1) at GA SOUTHERN (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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CLEMSON (1 - 0) at TEXAS A&M (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 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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WYOMING (1 - 1) at MISSOURI (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a road underdog of 14.5 to 21 points since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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VIRGINIA (1 - 0) at INDIANA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-0 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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KENTUCKY (1 - 0) at FLORIDA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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UTAH (1 - 0) at N ILLINOIS (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 97-71 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
UTAH is 63-35 ATS (+24.5 Units) 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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FRESNO ST (1 - 0) at MINNESOTA (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on turf 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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ARKANSAS (1 - 0) at COLORADO ST (0 - 2) - 9/8/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CINCINNATI (1 - 0) vs. MIAMI OHIO (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 1-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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TULSA (1 - 0) at TEXAS (0 - 1) - 9/8/2018, 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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S ALABAMA (0 - 1) at OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
OKLAHOMA ST is 89-62 ATS (+20.8 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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PENN ST (1 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 straight up against PENN ST 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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USC (1 - 0) at STANFORD (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 2-1 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-1 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CALIFORNIA (1 - 0) at BYU (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 20-42 ATS (-26.2 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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CONNECTICUT (0 - 1) at BOISE ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 141-102 ATS (+28.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 141-102 ATS (+28.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 99-72 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
BOISE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games in games played on turf 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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MICHIGAN ST (1 - 0) at ARIZONA ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 10:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA ST is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.
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SAN JOSE ST (0 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 11:00 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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RICE (1 - 1) at HAWAII (2 - 0) - 9/8/2018, 11:59 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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NCAAF
Week 2
Saturday’s best 13 games
Florida Atlantic was crushed 63-14 at Oklahoma last week, giving up 10.5 yards per play; Owls have ten starters back on defense, have an experienced OL, but Kiffin has some damage control to do, getting FAU to bounce back and cover a 9-point spread here. Owls were 9-2 vs spread as a favorite in Kiffin’s first year LY. Air Force beat a I-AA team 38-0 LW; they were just 2-8 passing, though. Falcons covered seven of last nine tries as a road underdog. Last 3+ years, C-USA teams are 9-3 vs spread when facing a Mountain West opponent, 3-2 when favored.
Northwestern beat Duke two of last three years; Blue Devils lost 24-13 here in 2016. Duke beat Army 34-14 LW; yardage was just 381-365. Last three years, Duke is 5-7 as a road underdog. Wildcats beat Big 14 rival Purdue 31-27 LW; they were outgunned 472-401, giving up 202 rushing yards to the Boilers. Last three years, Northwestern is 9-5 as a home favorite. Last 4+ years, Big 14 teams are 16-11-1 vs spread when playing an ACC team.
Kansas State was down 24-12 after 3rd quarter to a I-AA team LW; they rallied to win 27-24, but that is a red flag. Wildcats were -4 in turnovers LW; since 2011, they’re 27-9 vs spread as an underdog, 9-3 at home. Mississippi State crushed a I-AA team LW without QB Fitzgerald (suspended)- he is back here. Since ’11, Bulldogs are 8-8-1 as road favorites- they have new coach this year, with Mullen off to coach Florida. Last 7+ years, SEC teams are 8-6 vs spread when favored over a Big X team.
Houston (-1) won 19-16 at Arizona LY; yardage was 383-371. Wildcats had 21 first downs but only one TD. Cougars whacked local rival Rice 45-27 LW, gaining 577 yards (257 on ground, 320 PY). Houston was 4-2 as home favorites LY in Applewhite’s first year as coach. Arizona was upset 28-23 at home by BYU LW; Tate was just 17-34 passing- they were outgained 392-326. Since 2015, Wildcats are 2-9 as road underdogs; Sumlin was 6-9 as a road underdog at A&M. Last 4+ years, AAC teams covered four of five games vs Pac-12 opponents.
Oklahoma crushed FAU 63-14 LW, running/passing for 300+ yards; last 3+ years, Sooners are 14-4 vs spread as home favorites- they have Big X opener at Iowa State next week. UCLA lost 26-17 at home as a 14-point HF to Cincinnati LW; QB Speight got hurt, a true freshman backup threw 25 passes for 4.7 ypa. Since 2009, Bruins are 13-21 as road underdogs. Last 7+ years, Big X teams are 15-10-1 vs spread when playing a Pac-12 opponent, 5-5 when favored.
Navy beat Memphis two of last three years, beating them 42-28 here in ’16; Memphis won LY’s game 30-27 at home, thanks to +4 turnover ratio (5-1). Navy ran ball for 312 yards in that game, and in their 59-41 loss at Hawai’i LW. Rainbows had 436 passing yards- Navy was just 6-13/85 passing. Memphis crushed a I-AA team LW, which means nothing; they’re 5-7 as home favorites in Norvell’s first two years as coach. Tigers have 15 starters back, 114 starts back on OL.
Georgia beat South Carolina last three years, by 32-14-14 points; their 28-14 win here in ’16 was their first in last four visits to Columbia. Favorites are 5-2-1 vs spread in last eight series games. Dawgs are 5-2 as road favorites in two years under Smart; last 20 years, they’re 4-3-1 vs spread as favorites in Columbia. Both teams had easy wins LW; Dawgs over a I-AA team, Gamecocks beat Coastal Carolina 49-15, running for 263 yards. Last nine years, Carolina is 9-3 vs spread as a home underdog.
Colorado spanked Colorado State 45-13 LW, running ball for 258 yards, throwing for 338; last three years, Buffaloes are 8-5 as road underdogs- they’ve got only four returning starters on offense. Nebraska’s game was rained out LW; they’re playing a freshman QB, with walk-ons as backups. Last five years, Cornhuskers are 11-17-1 as home favorites; they’ve got new coach in former UCF coach Frost. Last 3+ years, Big 14 teams are 16-6 vs spread when playing a Pac-12 team.
Iowa won four of last five games with Iowa State, scoring 42-44 points last two years; Iowa won LY’s game 44-41, rallying from down 31-21 in 4th quarter. Cyclones won two of last three visits to Iowa City- they covered 8 of last 10 visits here. Iowa beat Northern Illinois 33-7 LW, running ball for 209 yards; Cyclones played part of their game LW, before it was rained out. State is 6-3 as road underdogs under Campbell; since 2012, Hawkeyes are 13-22-1 as home favorites. Last 4+ years, Big X teams are 7-5-1 vs spread when playing a Big 14 opponent.
Texas A&M coach Fisher is familiar with Clemson from his days at Florida State; Tigers beat FSU 37-34/31-14 last two years. Clemson has 15 starters back, 84 starts back on OL- they’re 7-11 as road favorites the last four years. Clemson’s top two QB’s split 31 passes LW. Texas A&M crushed a I-AA team LW, hard to tell much there. Last four years, Aggies are 1-4-1 as home underdogs. A&M has 101 starts back on its OL. Last 3+ years, ACC teams are 20-16-1 vs spread when facing an SEC opponent.
PSU-Pitt split couple games last two years, with home team winning, dogs covering both- teams renewed rivalry for first time since 2000. Panthers outgunned PSU in both games. Penn State survived an OT game with App State LW, tying game in last minute; ASU outgunned the Lions, 451-434. Under Franklin, Penn State is 5-3 as road favorites. Pitt beat up on a I-AA team LW; they’re 2-4 as home underdogs, under Narduzzi. Penn State has a senior QB with 28 starts. Last 4+ years, Big 14 teams are 16-11-1 vs spread when playing an ACC team.
USC is 6-5 in its last 11 games with Stanford; they beat Cardinal twice LY, 42-24 at home, then 31-28 in Pac-12 title game. Trojans lost three of last four visits to the Farm. USC beat UNLV 43-21 LW but gave up 308 rushing yards; game was only 19-14 at the half. Trojans start a true freshman QB who left HS a year early- very young kid- since 2012, they’re 3-9 as road underdogs. Cardinal pulled away from San Diego State in 31-10 win LW; they’re 4-7 vs spread in last 11 games as home favorites.
Michigan State held off Utah State 38-31 LW; Aggies threw ball for 319 yards. Yardage in game was 452-344. Last three years, Spartans are 1-8 vs spread when laying points on road- they’ve got 19 starters back, a QB with 16 career starts. Arizona State whacked UTSA 49-7 LW in Herm Edwards’ first game as a college HC; Sun Devils were 5-2 as home underdogs the last two years. ASU has a senior QB with 24 starts, but only four returning starters on defense. Last 3+ years, Big 14 teams are 16-6 vs spread when playing a Pac-12 team.
College trends for non-top 13 games
Michigan is 5-9 vs spread in its last 14 games when laying 20+ points; they’re 3-6 vs spread coming off a loss. Since 2013, Western Michigan is 14-6 as a road underdog.
Eastern Michigan covered 10 of its last 11 games as road underdogs; Purdue covered seven of its last eight games as home favorites- they’re 7-3 when laying 10+ points.
Under Mason, Vanderbilt is 4-8 as a home favorite. Last two years, Nevada is 4-7 as a road underdog- they covered two of last eight non-league games.
Since 2009, Kansas is 13-29-2 as a road underdog, 6-12 when getting less than 10 points. Jayhawks are 5-13 vs spread in last 18 non-league games. Since 2013, Central Michigan is 5-8 as home favorites.
East Carolina lost to a I-AA team LW; they’re 3-6 in last nine games as a home underdog, 8-17-1 when coming off a loss. since 2013, North Carolina is 6-2 as road favorites.
Since 2008, Temple is 29-14 vs spread out of conference; they were 0-3 as home favorites LY, after going 8-3 from 2014-16. Since 2015, Buffalo is 5-8-1 as road underdogs. Under is 10-2 in Buffalo’s last 12 road games.
Last two years, Bowling Green is 0-8 vs spread in non-MAC games; they’re 1-5 as home underdogs under Jinks. Falcons are 5-10 in last 15 games as an underdog. Since 2010, Maryland is 4-6 as road favorites; they’re 18-31 coming off a win, but are 8-3 when laying 10+ points.
Missouri covered five of its last six games when laying double digits; they’re 6-5 as home favorites under Odom. Under Bohl, Wyoming is 11-7 as a double digit underdog.
Since 2015, Indiana is 8-4 vs spread outside the Big 14: they were 5-1 vs spread as favorites LY. Virginia is 5-6 as road underdogs under Mendenhall; they’re 5-4 in non-ACC games.
Under Stoops, Kentucky is 7-13-2 when a double digit underdog; since 2016, they’re 6-3 as road underdogs. Since 2016, Florida is 6-4 as a home favorite. Under is 11-7 in their last 18 home games.
Since 2015, Minnesota is 5-11 as home favorites; they crushed New Mexico State 48-10 LW. Fresno State was 4-0 as road underdogs LY, after being 2-10 in 2015-16. Bulldogs were 10-4 LY in Bedford’s first season as coach, after going 1-11 the year before.
Since 2011, Arkansas is 0-5 as road favorites; their last cover as a road favorite was in 2010. Colorado State allowed 43-45 points in losing its first two games this season; they covered six of last eight games when getting double digits.
Underdogs covered last five Cincinnati-Miami OH games; Miami is 6-8 as home favorites under Martin. Since 2015, Bearcats are 8-4 as road underdogs.
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