Friday Trends and Indexes 09/21

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Trends and Indexes
Friday, September 21

Good Luck on day #264 of 2007!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Weekend Sports Preview

It’s another busy weekend for sports fans and bettors, jam-packed with plenty of NFL, college and CFL football, as well as baseball and NASCAR.

Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off on Sunday with two contests between undefeated teams when Indianapolis visits Houston (+6) and San Francisco travels to Pittsburgh (-9). Sunday’s divisional matchups include Buffalo at New England (-16.5), Miami at the Jets (-3), Carolina at Atlanta (+4) and the Giants at Washington (-3.5). Also on tap in the NFL this weekend is Arizona at Baltimore (-8), San Diego at Green Bay (+5.5), Minnesota at Kansas City (-2.5), Detroit at Philadelphia (-6.5), St. Louis at Tampa Bay (-3.5), Jacksonville at Denver (-3), Cleveland at Oakland (-3), Cincinnati at Seattle (-3) and Dallas at Chicago (-3).

On the college gridiron this weekend, nine of the Top 10 ranked teams are in action on Saturday, including a ranked battled between No. 12 South Carolina and No. 2 LSU (-16.5). The rest of the games involving Top 10 schools include East Carolina at No. 5 West Virginia (-24.5), No. 3 Florida at Mississippi (+23.5), Northwestern at No. 8 Ohio State (-22.5), No. 10 Penn State at Michigan (+3), Arizona at No. 6 California (-14.5), Rice at No. 7 Texas (-38.5), Iowa at No. 9 Wisconsin (-7.5) and Washington State at No. 1 USC (-25).

Up north, Week 13 in the CFL begins on Friday night with Calgary at Hamilton (+6.5). Saturday’s lone game sees BC visit Saskatchewan (-1). The week concludes on Sunday with a doubleheader, as Edmonton faces Montreal (-4) and Winnipeg takes on Toronto (-2.5).

On the diamond this weekend, the playoff races continue to tighten up with just over a week to go in the season. Games to keep an eye in the NL this weekend include Pittsburgh at Chicago, the Mets at Florida, Philadelphia at Washington, Milwaukee at Atlanta, the Dodgers at Arizona and Colorado at San Diego. The rest of the NL schedule includes Houston at St. Louis and Cincinnati at San Francisco.

In the American League this weekend, series with playoff implications include Oakland at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, Toronto at the Yankees, Boston at Tampa Bay and Seattle at the Angels. Also on the AL schedule, the White Sox are in Minnesota and Baltimore visits Texas.

On the track this weekend, The Chase for the Nextel Cup continues at Dover International Speedway with the Dodge Dealers 400. Clint Bowyer started The Chase with a win at New Hampshire last weekend, but he’s an 8/1 underdog at Dover. The favorite at Dover is Jeff Gordon at 3/1, while Martin Truex Jr. - who won at Dover earlier this season - comes in at 15/1.

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Six-pack for Friday

NFL trends to consider for Week 3

-- Colts covered one of last seven as division road favorite.

-- Steelers covered six of last eight against NFC teams.

-- Raiders covered four of last fifteen as a home favorite.

-- Washington is 5-14 as favorite vs NFC East rivals.

-- Seahawks are 7-2 as home favorite vs AFC teams.

-- Lions are 10-6 as non-division road underdog.

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Friday's List of 13: Random thoughts for the first fall Friday

13) Mets blew 7-4 lead in 9th inning at Florida Thursday night are back to only 1.5 games up in NL East. Hard to explain, but for a team with 3rd-highest payroll in MLB, they're struggling to get to wire. Which leads me to my opinion that......

12) .......managing in big market isn't an entry level job. Willie Randolph never managed before getting Mets' job, all he did was sit next to Joe Torre. Practical experience is best way to learn any job. I'm not sure Randolph is great game manager.

11) Mets have been in first place so long, last day they were out of first was same night Rocco Baldelli played for last time this season [May 15]. 128 days and counting.

10) Nebraska threw 95 passes in its last two games; think the Cornhuskers have ever thrown 95 times in two games before?

9) Classy Notre Dame won't release Demetrius Jones from a scholarship, after the kid transferred to Northern Illinois, so the kid will have to pay his own way to school this year. Big of such a self-righteous institution as Notre Dame-- they bury the kid on the bench, then cry foul when he transfers. Great.

8) Carlos Pena has more home runs than the first basemen for Boston and Bronx combined this season, but if Greg Norton hadn't gotten hurt in spring training, Pena would have started this season in the minor leagues.

7) Colorado's Matt Holliday has 11 homers in his last dozen games, but because he plays out west, no one cares. They'll care if he ever becomes a free agent.

6) St Louis Cardinals are giving away 25,000 Tony Larussa bobbleheads this weekend; of all the bobbleheads I've seen, this one looks the most like the guy. Very good likeness.

5) They built the Orange Bowl in Miami for $347,000 back in 1937; it hosted five Super Bowls, including two of first three in the late 60's. Miami Hurricane home games won't seem the same at Dolphins Stadium.

4) They drew 31,986 for a high school football game in Texas last weekend. There are D-I college teams who don't draw as many fans for their home games.

3) If I ran major league baseball, and lord knows I should, the batting helmets would all be shiny and clean. The junk that Biggio and Guerrero, amongst others have on their helmets is disgusting. Don't have a clean helmet, you can't bat.

2) #125 on the PGA Tour money list is Steve Allan, who has earned $568,069 this season; #126 is Bill Haas, with $559,760. Davis Love has earned over $1M this season, and he is 80th on the money list. Seriously.

1) Its a good day to be former BC/Ohio State hoop coach Jim O'Brien, who won $2.4M from the Buckeyes, in his wrongful termination suit. Interesting to see if he coaches again.

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FOOTBALL

We are providing football trends & indexes that are available for today through Monday.

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College Football - Dunkel Index

NCAAF
Dunkel Index

Week 4

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Game 303-304: Oklahoma at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 110.635; Tulsa 97.185
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 13 1/2; 74
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 22 1/2; 68
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+22 1/2); Over


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Game 305-306: Syracuse at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 74.571; Louisville 103.588
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 29; 68
Vegas Line: Louisville by 37; 63
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (+37); Over

Game 307-308: Illinois at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 87.408; Indiana 89.762
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 2; 60
Vegas Line: Illinois by 3; 65 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+3); Under

Game 309-310: Duke at Navy
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 76.693; Navy 83.075
Dunkel Line: Navy by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Navy by 12; 52
Dunkel Pick: Duke (+12); Under

Game 311-312: Baylor at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 77.507; Buffalo 76.844
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 1; 49
Vegas Line: Baylor by 5 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+5 1/2); Under

Game 313-314: Kent at Akron
Dunkel Ratings: Kent 75.954; Akron 79.012
Dunkel Line: Akron by 3; 48
Vegas Line: Kent by 4; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+4); Over

Game 315-316: Army at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Army 66.361; Boston College 106.873
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 41; 41
Vegas Line: Boston College by 27 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (-27 1/2); Under

Game 317-318: Miami (OH) at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 76.362; Colorado 87.066
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 11; 42
Vegas Line: Colorado by 14; 49
Dunkel Pick: Miami (OH) (+14); Under

Game 319-320: Ball State at Nebraska
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 80.421; Nebraska 105.447
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 25; 55
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 21 1/2; 60
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-21 1/2); Under

Game 321-322: Air Force at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Air Force 92.054; BYU 95.394
Dunkel Line: BYU by 3; 49
Vegas Line: BYU by 11; 55
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+11); Under

Game 323-324: Washington at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 96.446; UCLA 91.347
Dunkel Line: Washington by 5; 48 1/2
Vegas Line: UCLA by 6 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+6 1/2); Over

Game 325-326: Georgia at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 99.090; Alabama 98.058
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 1; 52
Vegas Line: Alabama by 4; 4; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+4); Over

Game 327-328: Florida at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 111.824; Mississippi 83.265
Dunkel Line: Florida by 28 1/2; 65
Vegas Line: Florida by 21 1/2; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-21 1/2); Over

Game 329-330: Northwestern at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 79.737; Ohio State 110.208
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 30 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 21 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-21 1/2); Under

Game 331-332: Penn State at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 102.313; Michigan 104.977
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 3; 53
Vegas Line: Penn State by 3; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+3); Over

Game 333-334: Texas Tech at Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 102.855; Oklahoma State 89.532
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 13; 72
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 335-336: Michigan State at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 91.694; Notre Dame 86.273
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 5; 45
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 14; 42
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+14); Over

Game 337-338: Memphis at Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 80.444; Central Florida 85.573
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 5; 54
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 7 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7 1/2); Under

Game 339-340; Georgia Tech at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 96.016; Virginia 86.132
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 10; 43
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 3 1/2; 40 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-3 1/2); Over

Game 341-342: Colorado State at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 82.603; Houston 90.338
Dunkel Line: Houston by 8; 59 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 6 1/2; 64
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-6 1/2); Under

Game 343-344: Arizona at California
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 84.427; California 109.303
Dunkel Line: California by 25; 59
Vegas Line: California by 16; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (-16); Over

Game 345-346: Northern Illinois at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 73.014; Idaho 73.199
Dunkel Line: Even; 44
Vegas Line: Idaho by 3; 49
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+3); Under

Game 347-348: Temple at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 61.832; Bowling Green 85.979
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 24; 49
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 20 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-20 1/2); Under

Game 349-350: East Carolina at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 84.583; West Virginia 109.824
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 25; 58
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 24; 61
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-24); Under

Game 351-352: Iowa State at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 73.565; Toledo 74.653
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 1; 55
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 4; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+4); Over

Game 353-354: North Carolina at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 82.681; South Florida 94.618
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 12; 43 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 13 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (+13 1/2); Under

Game 355-356: Maryland at Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 86.431; Wake Forest 94.631
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 8; 44 1/2
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 3; 43
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-3); Over

Game 357-358: Clemson at NC State
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 98.552; NC State 82.238
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 16; 55
Vegas Line: Clemson by 7; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-7); Over

Game 359-360: Marshall at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 71.630; Cincinnati 105.952
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 34; 58
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 23; 54
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-23); Over

Game 361-362: Kentucky at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 100.957; Arkansas 99.445
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 1 1/2; 73
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 7; 69 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+7); Over

Game 363-364: New Mexico State at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 75.852; Auburn 88.367
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 12 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Auburn by 17; 51
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+17); Under

Game 365-366: Connecticut at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 85.363; Pittsburgh 94.699
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 9; 36
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 7; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-7); Under

Game 367-368: Wyoming at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 87.358; Ohio 79.825
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 7 1/2; 39
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 3 1/2; 43
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-3 1/2); Under

Game 369-370: Rice at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 68.563; Texas 102.859
Dunkel Line: Texas by 34; 57
Vegas Line: Texas by 39; 64 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+39); Under

Game 371-372: Washington State at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 81.550; USC 112.545
Dunkel Line: USC by 31; 64
Vegas Line: USC by 24 1/2; 66
Dunkel Pick: USC (-24 1/2); Under

Game 373-374: South Carolina at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 98.526; LSU 121.245
Dunkel Line: LSU by 23; 41
Vegas Line: LSU by 16 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-16 1/2); Under

Game 375-376: Iowa at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 94.528; Wisconsin 99.084
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 4 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 8; 45
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+8); Under

Game 377-378: San Jose State at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 68.597; Utah State 65.453
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 3; 48 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 3 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: San Jose State (+3 1/2); Over

Game 379-380: SMU at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 70.171; TCU 101.683
Dunkel Line: TCU by 31 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: TCU by 19 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-19 1/2); Under

Game 381-382: Purdue at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 97.060; Minnesota 82.391
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 15; 67
Vegas Line: Purdue by 13 1/2; 70
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-13 1/2); Under

Game 383-384: Utah at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 84.168; UNLV 77.200
Dunkel Line: Utah by 7; 41
Vegas Line: Utah by 8 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+8 1/2); Under

Game 385-386: Oregon at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 109.060; Stanford 83.990
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 25; 55
Vegas Line: Oregon by 17; 60
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-17); Under

Game 387-388: Oregon State at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 94.918; Arizona State 104.951
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 10; 47
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 12 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+12 1/2); Under

Game 389-390: Florida International at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 59.852; Kansas 102.464
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 42 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Kansas by 30; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-30); Under

Game 391-392: Troy at UL Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 88.890; UL Lafayette 67.471
Dunkel Line: Troy by 21 1/2; 61
Vegas Line: Troy by 10 1/2; 64
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-10 1/2); Under

Game 393-394: Florida Atlantic at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 76.664; North Texas 61.881
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 15; 63
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 6 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (-6 1/2); Over

Game 395-396: Arkansas State at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 77.936; Tennessee 96.493
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 18 1/2; 63
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 19 1/2; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (+19 1/2); Over

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College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Week 4

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Friday, September 21

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OKLAHOMA (3 - 0) at TULSA (2 - 0) - 9/21/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 1-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 straight up against TULSA 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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Saturday, September 22

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SYRACUSE (0 - 3) at LOUISVILLE (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 2-0 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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ILLINOIS (2 - 1) at INDIANA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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DUKE (1 - 2) at NAVY (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 93-63 ATS (+23.7 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 89-58 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 41-17 ATS (+22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
NAVY is 93-63 ATS (+23.7 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NAVY is 2-0 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 2-0 straight up against DUKE 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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BAYLOR (2 - 1) at BUFFALO (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 6:00 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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KENT ST (2 - 1) at AKRON (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 1-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 1-1 straight up against KENT 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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ARMY (1 - 2) at BOSTON COLLEGE (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 against the spread versus ARMY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 straight up against ARMY 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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MIAMI OHIO (1 - 2) at COLORADO (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 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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BALL ST (2 - 1) at NEBRASKA (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 51-27 ATS (+21.3 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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AIR FORCE (3 - 0) at BYU (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BYU is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 2-0 against the spread versus AIR FORCE over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 2-0 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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WASHINGTON (2 - 1) at UCLA (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-0 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 1-1 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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GEORGIA (2 - 1) at ALABAMA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 41-23 ATS (+15.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
ALABAMA is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home 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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FLORIDA (3 - 0) at OLE MISS (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road favorite 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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NORTHWESTERN (2 - 1) at OHIO ST (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 2-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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PENN ST (3 - 0) at MICHIGAN (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-0 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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TEXAS TECH (3 - 0) at OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA ST is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS TECH 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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MICHIGAN ST (3 - 0) at NOTRE DAME (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NOTRE DAME is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-1 straight up against MICHIGAN ST 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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MEMPHIS (1 - 1) at UCF (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
UCF 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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GEORGIA TECH (2 - 1) at VIRGINIA (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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COLORADO ST (0 - 2) at HOUSTON (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 4:30 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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ARIZONA (1 - 2) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 46-72 ATS (-33.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CALIFORNIA is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-1 straight up against ARIZONA 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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N ILLINOIS (0 - 3) at IDAHO (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 5:00 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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TEMPLE (0 - 3) at BOWLING GREEN (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 16-34 ATS (-21.4 Units) in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 1-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 1-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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E CAROLINA (1 - 2) at W VIRGINIA (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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IOWA ST (1 - 2) at TOLEDO (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 13-33 ATS (-23.3 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 1-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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N CAROLINA (1 - 2) at S FLORIDA (2 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
S FLORIDA is 1-0 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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MARYLAND (2 - 1) at WAKE FOREST (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against MARYLAND 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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CLEMSON (3 - 0) at NC STATE (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against NC STATE 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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MARSHALL (0 - 3) at CINCINNATI (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MARSHALL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road 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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KENTUCKY (3 - 0) at ARKANSAS (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 6:00 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 (2 - 1) at AUBURN (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog 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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CONNECTICUT (3 - 0) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT 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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WYOMING (2 - 1) at OHIO U (2 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 3:00 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 (0 - 3) at TEXAS (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-0 straight up against RICE 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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WASHINGTON ST (2 - 1) at USC (2 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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S CAROLINA (3 - 0) at LSU (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games 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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IOWA (2 - 1) at WISCONSIN (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
WISCONSIN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 1-1 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 1-1 straight up against IOWA 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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SAN JOSE ST (0 - 3) at UTAH ST (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
UTAH ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 2-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 1-1 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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SMU (1 - 2) at TCU (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
TCU is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SMU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 1-0 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 1-0 straight up against TCU 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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PURDUE (3 - 0) at MINNESOTA (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-1 against the spread versus PURDUE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-1 straight up against PURDUE 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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UTAH (1 - 2) at UNLV (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 1-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-0 straight up against UNLV 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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OREGON (3 - 0) at STANFORD (1 - 1) - 9/22/2007, 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 STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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OREGON ST (2 - 1) at ARIZONA ST (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 1-1 straight up against OREGON ST 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 3) at KANSAS (3 - 0) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 49-77 ATS (-35.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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TROY (1 - 2) at LA LAFAYETTE (0 - 3) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 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 LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAFAYETTE is 1-1 straight up against TROY 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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FLA ATLANTIC (2 - 1) at NORTH TEXAS (0 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTH TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 2-0 straight up against NORTH TEXAS 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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ARKANSAS ST (1 - 1) at TENNESSEE (1 - 2) - 9/22/2007, 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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College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet


Week 4


Friday, September 21st

Oklahoma at Tulsa, 8:00 EST ESPN2
Oklahoma: 2-10 ATS off 3+ ATS wins
Tulsa: 7-0 ATS off a non-conference game


Saturday, September 22nd

Syracuse at Louisville, 12:00 EST
Syracuse: 13-27 ATS as a road underdog
Louisville: 9-1 ATS after winning 2 of their last 3 games

Illinois at Indiana, 12:00 EST
Illinois: 3-7 ATS off a road game
Indiana: 8-2 Over off BB wins

Duke at Navy, 1:00 EST
Duke: 1-5 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
Navy: 19-6 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less

Baylor at Buffalo, 1:00 EST
Baylor: 1-8 ATS off BB games scoring 31+ points
Buffalo: 1-9 Under vs. non-conference opponents

Kent State at Akron, 1:00 EST
Kent State: 9-2 Under after committing 3+ turnovers
Akron: 2-8 ATS off an Over

Army at Boston College, 1:00 EST
Army: 1-6 ATS off 3+ games scoring 14 points or less
Boston College: 6-0 ATS at home off a win

Miami OH at Colorado, 2:00 EST
Miami OH: 14-5 Over in September
Colorado: 5-17 ATS at home off an Under

Ball State at Nebraska, 2:00 EST
Ball State: 10-1 ATS off an Over
Nebraska: 11-3 Over in home games

Air Force at BYU, 3:00 EST
Air Force: 7-0 ATS off a win as a home underdog
BYU: 3-19 ATS off BB road games

Washington at UCLA, 3:30 EST
Washington: 13-6 Over off a home loss
UCLA: 11-3 ATS in home games

Georgia at Alabama, 3:30 EST
Georgia: 10-2 ATS away after scoring 24+ first-half points
Alabama: 2-11 ATS as a home favorite

Florida at Mississippi, 3:30 EST
Florida: 0-7 ATS as a road favorite
Mississippi: 16-6 ATS off BB games forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

Northwestern at Ohio State, 3:30 EST
Northwestern: 1-5 ATS off BB non-conference games
Ohio State: 13-3 ATS vs. conference opponents

Penn State at Michigan, 3:30 EST
Penn State: 7-1 Under after scoring 37+ points
Michigan: 1-5 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Texas Tech at Oklahoma State, 3:30 EST
Texas Tech: 44-22 ATS off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games
Oklahoma State: 1-5 ATS off BB non-conference games

Michigan State at Notre Dame, 3:30 EST
Michigan State: 10-2 ATS away off BB non-conference games
Notre Dame: 2-11 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Memphis at Central Florida, 3:30 EST
Memphis: 8-17 ATS off a win by 21+ points
Central Florida: 6-0 Under off BB non-conference games

Georgia Tech at Virginia, 3:30 EST
Georgia Tech: 6-1 Under off a home loss by 14+ points
Virginia: 7-17 ATS off BB conference wins

Colorado State at Houston, 4:30 EST
Colorado State: 7-20 ATS off BB non-conference games
Houston: 6-1 Over in the first month of the season

Arizona at California, 5:00 EST
Arizona: 19-35 ATS off an Over
California: 22-9 Under after scoring 37+ points

Northern Illinois at Idaho, 5:00 EST
Northern Illinois: 6-1 Under as an underdog
Idaho: 7-1 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Temple at Bowling Green, 6:00 EST
Temple: 16-34 ATS in September
Bowling Green: 6-1 Under after forcing 3+ turnovers

East Carolina at West Virginia, 7:00 EST
East Carolina: 11-2 ATS in road games
West Virginia: 10-2 Over in home games

Iowa State at Toledo, 7:00 EST
Iowa State: 13-33 ATS away playing on artificial turf
Toledo: 18-5 ATS at home in the first half of the season

North Carolina at South Florida, 7:00 EST
North Carolina: 8-2 Under off an Over
South Florida: 12-4 ATS in September

Maryland at Wake Forest, 7:00 EST
Maryland: 1-8 ATS in September
Wake Forest: 9-2 Under in September

(TC) Clemson at NC State, 12:00 EST
Clemson: 9-1 Under off BB wins by 17+ points
NC State: 1-6 ATS in September

(TC) Marshall at Cincinnati, 7:30 EST
Marshall: 2-10 ATS in road games
Cincinnati: 9-1 Under after scoring 37+ points

(TC) Kentucky at Arkansas, 6:00 EST ESPN2
Kentucky: 0-7 ATS off BB games with a combined score of 70+ points
Arkansas: 13-2 ATS off a combined score of 70+ points

New Mexico State at Auburn, 7:00 EST
New Mexico State: 5-14 ATS as an underdog
Auburn: 5-1 ATS off a loss

Connecticut at Pittsburgh, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Connecticut: 17-6 ATS away off BB non-conference games
Pittsburgh: 3-14 ATS off BB games committing 3+ turnovers

(TC) Wyoming at Ohio U, 3:00 EST
Wyoming: 4-15 ATS away after scoring 14 points or less
Ohio U: 13-4 ATS at home after committing 1 or 0 turnovers

Rice at Texas, 7:00 EST FSN
Rice: 7-0 Over off a loss by 21+ points
Texas: 8-0 ATS at home off BB wins

Washington State at USC, 8:00 EST ABC
Washington State: 0-6 ATS off BB Overs
USC: 32-14 ATS after scoring 42+ points

(TC) South Carolina at LSU, 3:30 EST CBS
South Carolina: 6-0 ATS in road games
LSU: 3-13 ATS as a home favorite of 14.5 to 21 points

Iowa at Wisconsin, 8:00 EST ABC
Iowa: 0-6 ATS in road games
Wisconsin: 8-1 ATS in September

San Jose State at Utah State, 8:05 EST
San Jose State: 8-1 Under off BB losses
Utah State: 1-13 ATS off a road loss by 28+ points

SMU at TCU, 8:30 EST CSTV
SMU: 13-4 Under off a loss
TCU: 13-4 ATS off a conference game

Purdue at Minnesota, 9:00 EST ESPN2
Purdue: 5-1 Under as a road favorite of 7.5 to 14 points
Minnesota: 1-9 ATS after committing 5+ turnovers

Utah at UNLV, 10:00 EST
Utah: 1-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
UNLV: 6-0 Under at home off a non-conference game

Oregon at Stanford, 10:00 EST
Oregon: 19-6 ATS off BB non-conference games
Stanford: 0-6 ATS as a home underdog

Oregon State at Arizona State, 10:00 EST
Oregon State: 7-18 ATS away off a non-conference game
Arizona State: 10-2 ATS after committing 1 or 0 turnovers


Added Games:

(TC) Florida International at Kansas, 7:00 EST
Florida Int: 1-7 ATS off 3+ losses
Kansas: 20-8 ATS off BB non-conference games

Troy at Louisiana Lafayette, 7:00 EST
Troy: 7-0 Over off an ATS win
LA Lafayette: 1-5 ATS off a non-conference game

Florida Atlantic at North Texas, 7:00 EST
Florida Atl: 5-1 Over off BB games rushing for 125 yards or less
North Texas: 0-7 ATS off an ATS win

Arkansas State at Tennessee, 7:00 EST
Arkansas State: 6-17 ATS off a home win
Tennessee: 5-1 Under as a road favorite of 14.5 to 21 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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College Football – Write up

NCAAF
Write-up

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Friday's college football info

Oklahoma has crushed three opponents so far (51-13 vs Miami, and two cupcakes) behind frosh QB Bradford, while Tulsa gave up 47 points last week and won. Sooners are 4-10-2 in its last 16 tries as road favorite. Tulsa covered seven of last nine tries as home dog- they lost last two games vs Oklahoma, with last one a 31-15 Sooner win two years ago (-30). First road start for the freshman QB. This is bigger game for Tulsa than it is for OU.

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Saturday's college football info

Top 10 games

Air Force just pulled upsets of Utah (20-12. +7.5), TCU (20-17, +7.5) now goes for hat trick against BYU club that lost last two games, both on road, allowing 82 points. BYU, which covered five of last six as home favorite, won the last three series games (41-24/62-41/33-14). Flyboys are 7-4 vs. spread ad road dog; they outrushed I-A foes 480-182, outscored them 34-16 in second half. BYU has seven giveaways in its last two games.

UCLA outrushed Washington 143-49 LY, led 16-0, but lost 29-19 in Seattle (-3), ending four-game series skid. Huskies lost last two visits here, 46-16/21-7. Bruins had shocking 44-6 loss at Utah LW (-14), turning ball over five times (outscored 30-0 in second half, suggesting a tank job). U-Dub led Ohio State 7-3 at half last week, lost 33-14, as Buckeyes ran the ball for 263 yards. Huskies are 6-3-1 as road dog under Willingham.

First road game for Georgia squad that lost SEC opener 16-12 to South Carolina; their 27-25 win in last visit here (27-25, +4, ’02) was first in eight visits here. Alabama beat Arkansas in last :08 LW, after blowing 31-10 lead late in third quarter—Hogs ran ball for 301 yards vs. Bama, gained 450 total yards, but not many teams have McFadden/Jones combo. Tide outscored its two SEC foes 37-13 in first half of games. Dawgs were just 3-18 on third down vs. Carolina.

Not sure which Michigan teams shows up, shell-shocked group that Oregon shredded for 624 yards in 39-7 win two weeks ago, or team that led Notre Dame 31-0 at half LW. Wolverines won last eight games vs. Penn State, winning last two here, 27-24/27-25; they had 116-M4 edge in rushing yards LY at Happy Valley (17-10 Mich). First ’07 road game for JoePa, who played three weak teams, outscoring them 80-24 in first half.

Explosive Texas Tech scoring 51 ppg so far, averaging 478.3 passing yds/game; they outscored their three foes 80-13 in 2nd half, but home side won last five games vs. Oklahoma State, with Tech losing last two visits here, 51-49/24-17. OSU already changed QBs this year, are struggling at 1-2, allowing 76 pts in two road losses- if Troy gained 562 yards against them, what will Red Raiders do? OSU is 19-9-1 vs. spread last 29 at home. .

First road game for Clemson QB Harper, after upsetting Florida State and beating two cupcakes; Tigers are just 5-10 vs spread in last 15 ACC road games, but they’ve beaten NC State three years in row, winning last visit here 31-10. Wolfpack beat I-AA team last week, after turning ball over nine teams in losing first two games (25-23 vs. UCF/37-17 @ BC). Clemson covered just two of last 10 as road favorite. Visitor covered six of last seven in series.

Spurrier is 9-1 vs spread on road with Gamecocks, 7-1 SU at this site, but LSU has been awesome so far this year, beating Hokies 48-7 here, outscoring first three foes by total of 137-7. Carolina turned ball over six times vs. I-AA foe last week (four INTs) so not sure Mitchell is up to solving terrific Tiger defense (three foes completed just 31 of 77 passes). LSU covered just one of last eight as home favorite in SEC games. Game being at 3:30 is boon to visitors, as LSU's home record far better at night.

Wisconsin was tied at half with Citadel last week, trailed UNLV in last 3:00 week before that, so not sold on Badgers as top 20 club; they beat Iowa 24-21 LY (-2), holding Hawkeyes to 10-31 passing, and that was vs. Iowa’s Tate, a senior QB. That win ended four-game series skid— Iowa won last two visits here, 27-21/ 20-10, both as small dogs. Bielema (Iowa alum) covered eight of last 10 as favorite. Hawkeye foes are just 13-49 on 3rd down (26.5%) and have yet to score TD in ’07.

Utah hammered UCLA 44-6 LW, after scoring of 19 points in opening losses to Oregon State, Air Force. UNLV has been outscored 40-17 in first half of its games; they lost last five games vs. Utah by average of 41-22, with Utes winning last two visits here, 28-10/42-32. Rebel coach Sanford was assistant to Meyer in Utes’ big ’05 season. UNLV lost last 11 games in this series, but is 9-5 vs. spread in last 14 tries as home dog. Utes were 20-24/290 passing vs. UNLV LY.

Erickson has Arizona State (3-0, outscored foes 112-30) on fire, now runs into one of his former teams, as Oregon State visits desert. Home side won six of last seven series games, with Beavers losing last two trips here, 13-9/27-14. OSU crushed Sun Devils 44-10 LY (402-223 TY, ASU 9-29 passing), but Sun Devil foes are just 11-49 on 3rd down, with ASU outscoring them 38-3 in second half. Beavers are 6-8 vs. spread in last 14 tries as road dog- they lost previous road game 34-3 at Cincinnati (-3.5).

Rest of Card

-- Louisville covered 15 of last 18 as home favorite, but allowed 449 rushing yards, 82 points in last two games. Syracuse is 0-3, losing games (12-42/0-35/20-41); they’ve been outrushed, 798-95. Orange are 11-18 in last 29 games as road dog.

-- Home side won four of last five Illinois-Indiana games, with Illinois losing last two visits here, 17-14/36-13; Hoosiers scored 78 points in winning last two games vs. I-A teams. Illinois scored 75 points in two games vs. I-A foes.

-- Duke snapped 22-game losing skid last week. Navy lost in OT to Ball State; QB Enhada sprained both ankles, is ??? to play here. Navy is 7-13 as home favorite; they had 435 rushing yards in 38-13 win vs. Duke last year.

-- Home opener for Buffalo squad that scored 66 points in last two games, routing Temple, losing 45-24 at Penn State (17-3 at half). Lions only had 91 rushing yards vs Bulls. Baylor makes rare trip north, has won last two games, passing for 423-411 yds.

-- Kent State lost seven of last eight visits to Akron, losing last visit here 35-3 in ’05 (+12); they turned ball over eight times in last two games (-7). Zips beat Army, lost pair of games to Big 11 schools, giving up 338 rushing yards to Indiana last week.

-- Boston College is already 3-0 in ACC, now drops in class to face Army squad that covered in 21-10 loss at Wake Forest last week. Cadets are 11-9 in last 20 tries as road underdog. BC is 7-2-2 in last nine tries as a home favorite.

-- Miami OH allowed 88 points in losing last two games; they’re already -7 in turnovers for season. Colorado is 6-9 in last 15 tries as home fave; they scored total of 20 points in losing last two games, but Miami is step down from Arizona State, Florida St.

-- Nebraska got manhandled by USC last week, looks to bounce back vs Ball State club that won in OT at Navy, even though Middies ran ball for 521 yards. Huskers open Big 12 schedule next week (Iowa State); you think they’ve ever thrown 95 passes in two-game stretch before?

-- Florida was terrific in pounding Tennessee last week, now Tebow gets first road start at Ole Miss squad that allowed 69 points in losing last two games. Gators are 0-7 against spread as road favorite under Meyer. Rebels won last two series meetings (’02,’03) both with Florida double digit favorite.

-- Northwestern lost to Duke (NW outgained them 509-306), now has to visit Ohio State club that outscored Washington 30-7 in second half at Seattle last week. Buckeyes beat NW last two years, 48-7/54-10. Wildcats need healthy RB Sutton (ankle) to have any shot here.

-- Notre Dame rallied from dead to nip Michigan State LY, now Irish are in worse shape, with no offensive TDs in first three games, total of 344 yards on 176 plays, and 0-3 record (they've been outscored 102-13). Michigan State covered just two of last eight as road favorite.

-- Central Florida led Texas in 4th quarter last week, lost 35-32, now hosts Memphis squad they’ve beaten last two meetings, 38-17/26-24. UCF has 389 rushing yards, but converted just 4 of 31 on 3rd down, and completed only 42% of their passes vs. NC State, Texas.

-- Home side won 11 of last 12 Georgia Tech-Virginia games, with Tech losing last two visits to this site, 29-17/27-17; Tech outrushed UVa 105-51 in LY’s 24-7 win. Cavs are 2-0 in ACC. Tech is just 8-38 on 3rd down this season- they gave up 435 passing yards to BC last week.

-- Houston covered 14 of last 20 home games; Cougars scored 61 points in splitting pair of road games, trailing just 20-17 at half at Oregon. Colorado State is 13-3 SU coming off bye. Rams scored 56 points in close losses to Colorado, Cal, outgaining the Golden Bears, 458-391.

-- Arizona’s 1-2 start a huge disappointment; they did pass for 446 yards in loss to New Mexico last week, but are 9-14 vs. spread in last 23 tries as road dog- they lost last two visits to Cal, 42-14/28-0. Cal is 5-7 vs. spread in last dozen tries as home favorite.

-- Northern Illinois off to 0-3 start, losing last its two games by combined total of five points; they’re already -8 in turnovers, and have been outscored 44-16 in second half of games. Hard to tell about Idaho, who lost 38-10 to USC, 45-28 to Washington State—this is step down for them.

-- Temple beat Bowling Green 28-14 LY (+16) after Falcons had hung 70 on them in each of previous two meetings; BG won in OT at Minnesota, was tied at half at Michigan State (lost 28-17). Temple is 0-3, with losses by 11,35,5; they’ve been outscored 65-24 in first half of games.

-- East Carolina hung in with West Virginia last two meetings, losing 21-10/20-15, but ECU lost last 11 visits to this site by 19-point average. WVa has awesome running game, averaging 343.9 rushing yards/game, and outscoring opponents 93-24 in second half.

-- Iowa State beat rival Iowa last week, after losing to MAC school and I-AA club in first two games, now they’re back to MAC with Toledo team that is 0-3, allowing 52,52,45 points. Rockets were outscored 73-265 in second half of three losses. Cyclones lost their last six road games.

-- South Florida has Friday night ESPN date with Big East kingpin West Virginia on deck, have to guard vs. letdown as North Carolina, which allowed 28 pg in losing last two games by combined total of five points. Heels were 9-26 passing in USF’s 37-20 win in Chapel Hill LY (-3).

-- Wake Forest is now 1-12 in last 13 tries as home fave, 5-21-1 in 27 as fave anywhere; they snapped losing skid vs. Maryland LY, beating Terps 38-24, but lost Maryland’s last two visits here, 41-28/22-12. Terps were outrushed 296-194 in last year’s 38-24 loss to Wake.

-- Cincinnati hot team under new coach Kelly, scoring 81 points in two games vs. I-A foes; they have trip to San Diego State on deck. Marshall in freefall after giving up 48 points to I-AA team last week; they’re 0-3, allowing 31-48-48 points. Herd covered two of last ten as road dog.

-- Kentucky had great last-second win over Louisville last week; Arkansas had bitter loss in last 0:10 at Alabama, after fighting back from 31-10 deficit to have lead in last minute. Kentucky senior QB Woodson is underrated. Visiting team won last two series games.

-- Auburn lost last two games, at home to USF, Miss State, has Florida on deck, gets pass-happy New Mexico State here— the Aggies are just 9-16 in last 25 tries as road dog, but had 907 yards in last two games. Auburn failed to cover last nine tries as double digit favorite.

-- UConn had 317 rushing yards in 46-45 OT home win vs. Pitt LY, but Huskies covered just two of last 11 as road dog- they barely beat Temple last week, 22-17. Pitt played Michigan State tough LW, losing 17-13 (TY- 327-292 MSU). Pitt covered eight of last 11 as home favorite.

-- Ohio was tied at half in Blacksburg LW, lost 28-7, now hosts Wyoming club that lost 24-14 on blue carpet in Boise last week (+12.5). Cowboys scored 17 first half points, 52 in second half so far this season. Bobcats covered six of last nine home games.

-- Texas won last four games vs. Rice by average score of 47-9; they outrushed Owls 330-M12 in LY’s 52-7 beatdown (-33), but are struggling this year with injuries, legal problems- they trailed in 4th quarter at UCF last week. Owls allowed 101 points in last two games, vs. Baylor, Texas Tech.

-- Washington State split its last four visits to USC; they lost 28-22 to Trojans on Paloose LY (+16) but total yardage was 408-404, Wazzu. USC crushed Nebraska in Lincoln last week, 49-31, outrushing Huskers 313-31. Trojans are 22-9 vs. spread in last 31 tries as home favorite.

-- Home side won last two San Jose-Utah State games, with Spartans losing 24-17 in last visit here (+5); five of last six series games were won by seven or less points. San Jose regressed after going bowling in ’06; they’re 0-3, with losses by combined score of 116-20, and only team in US playing fourth straight road game this weekend.

-- Home side won last three TCU-SMU games, with Mustangs losing last two crosstown visits, 17-6/44-0. SMU hurting after 45-28 pasting at improved Arkansas State- they’re 9-17 vs. spread in last 26 tries as a road dog. TCU lost last two games, to Texas and Air Force.

-- Purdue won seven of last eight games vs. Minnesota, losing last visit here 42-35(ot); four of last six series games were won by seven or less points. Gophers lost 42-39 at Florida Atlantic last week, thanks to minus-7 turnover ratio- they scored 111 points in three games, but allowed 109.

-- Oregon won last five games vs. Stanford, winning last two by combined score of 92-30, Ducks are 9-5 in last 14 tries as road favorite, Cardinal is 3-6 in last nine as home dog. Ducks off to 3-0 start, scoring total of 139 points vs decent competition (Houston-Michigan-Fresno).

-- Kansas scored total of 53 ppg in winning its first three games; KU is 9-4 vs spread in last 13 tries as home fav e FIU lost 23-9 at Miami last week-- they lost 59-0 at Penn State, 26-10 at home to Maryland.

-- Troy split last two visits to UL-Lafayette, with both decided by three points; Cajuns lost 42-28 at Troy LY (-1), as Troy had 208-170 edge running ball. Troy is coming off 41-23 ESPN win vs Oklahoma State. ULL lost to I-AA team last week.

-- Florida Atlantic won last three games vs North Texas, 20-13/ 26-23/17-16. North Texas failed to cover last five tries as favorite in Denton. Owls had 254 rushing yards in LY's win-- they beat a Big 11 team last week, holding on for 42-39 win over Minnesota.

-- Arkansas State went to Austin and outgained Longhorns, so Tennessee had better not be pouting after dismal performance in Gainesville last week. ASU hammered SMU 45-28 last week. ASU covered 8 of 11 as road dog, Vols 8 of 30 as home favorite.

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College Football - Tips & Trends

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Friday, September 21

#4 Oklahoma at Tulsa (ESPN2 | 8 PM)

Oklahoma leads the all-time series, 14-7-1, including a 5-3 mark in Tulsa. The Sooners have won the last three meetings between the two and eight of the last nine. OU last ventured to Tulsa in 2002 and emerged with a 37-0 victory. EDGE: OKLAHOMA
The Sooners are 9-8 in all games played on Friday, 4-2 in Friday night games. Oklahoma is 4-6 versus Nebraska on games that were played after Thanksgiving and 2-2 in Friday bowl games. SLIGHT EDGE: TULSA
Oklahoma holds an all-time mark of 119-24-10 against the other colleges and universities located in Oklahoma. The program has tallied an impressive 55-12-8 mark against the state in games played away from Norman. EDGE: OKLAHOMA
Tulsa senior quarterback Paul Smith is among the nation’s leaders in several offensive categories – fifth in passing efficiency (195.9) and sixth in total offense (380.0). EDGE: TULSA
The UNDER is 10-3 in the Golden Hurricane’s last 13 games overall.

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Saturday, September 22

East Carolina at #5 West Virginia (ESPN2 | 12 PM ET)

East Carolina trails the all-time series, 16-2, with the Pirates losing all 11 meetings played in Morgantown. The average scoring margin for the series is 16.5 points in favor of West Virginia. BIG EDGE: WEST VIRGINIA
Since joining Conference USA in 1997, East Carolina has recorded a 25-40 mark when playing away from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates have also compiled an all-time record of 23-39 against current members of the Big East Conference. EDGE: WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia has rolled to a 32-6-1 all-time mark against current members of Conference USA. EDGE: WEST VIRGINIA
East Carolina head coach has picked up 20-15 and 27-10 losses in his only two meetings against the Mountaineers. EDGE: EAST CAROLINA


#12 South Carolina at #2 LSU (CBS | 3:30 PM ET)

The Gamecocks went into the Bayou on October 1, 1994 and escaped with an 18-17 win. It was just the second win over LSU in school history, the first coming in the first meeting between the schools, a 7-6 win on October 11, 1930. Both Gamecocks wins have been by a single point. EDGE: LSU
South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier is 11-1 all-time against LSU, including a 5-1 record when playing in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. All of those contests came while he was head coach of the University of Florida. EDGE: SOUTH CAROLINA
The Gamecocks are 7-3 when playing on the road since Spurrier took over the program. That includes wins at Arkansas, Tennessee, Clemson and Georgia and a one-point loss at national champion Florida. EDGE: SOUTH CAROLINA
LSU will put its 15-game home field winning streak on the line Saturday night and its current 10 game winning streak overall dating back to last season. EDGE: LSU
The Tigers have allowed only one trip into the redzone this year, which came back in week 2 by Virginia Tech. LSU is 18-of-18 in redzone opportunities this year, while the opposition is just 1-for-1. BIG EDGE: LSU


#10 Penn State at Michigan (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)

Penn State has a 6-8 record in Big Ten opening games. The Nittany Lions are 4-4 in Big Ten openers on the road, with wins at Minnesota (1994), Wisconsin (1996), Illinois (1997) and Northwestern (2005). SLIGHT EDGE: MICHIGAN
The Nittany Lions have won six consecutive games and 25 of their last 30 games overall, dating to the final two games of the 2004 season. Penn State is 23-5 the past two seasons and was one of 13 teams with at least 20 wins during the 2005 and ’06 seasons. EDGE: PENN STATE
Penn State’s defense has permitted just 53 yards rushing on 92 attempts in the first three games. The Nittany Lions lead the nation in rushing defense at 17.7 yards per game and are tied for first in the nation with 17 sacks. EDGE: PENN STATE
Michigan has compiled a 75-24-2 record in conference openers and has claimed victories in 37 of its last 39 Big Ten openers. BIG EDGE: MICHIGAN
The Wolverines have compiled a 16-8 mark against Top 10 opponents and are 39-23 overall against nationally ranked teams under head coach Lloyd Carr. EDGE: MICHIGAN


#21 Kentucky at Arkansas (ESPN2 | 6 PM ET)

Kentucky is 20-51-2 in 73 conference openers and the Cats last win in a league opener on the road was against Mississippi State on October 13, 1984. EDGE: ARKANSAS
Including last season, Kentucky has won eight of its last nine games. That is the best nine-game stretch since the 1977 team won its last nine games of the season. UK ranks in the top 15 nationally in four categories, including sixth in turnover margin. EDGE: KENTUCKY
Kentucky’s offense has generated 460 or more yards of total offense in three consecutive games. UK ranks 15th nationally in total offense and has scored 40 or more points in all three games this season. EDGE: KENTUCKY
Arkansas running back Darren McFadden ranks second nationally in rushing (173.0 ypg) and third in all-purpose yards (230.0 ypg). McFadden leads the Southeastern Conference in rushing and all-purpose yards. Running back Felix Jones ranks sixth nationally in kickoff returns (33.33 ypr) and all-purpose yards (219.5). EDGE: ARKANSAS
The Razorbacks offensive line has not only produced some of the best rushing numbers in college football over the past two seasons, but has also been outstanding at protecting the quarterback. The Hogs’ front line has allowed just 10 sacks over the last 16 games. EDGE: ARKANSAS


#22 Georgia at #16 Alabama (ESPN | 7:45 PM ET)

Since head coach Mark Richt arrived at Georgia in 2001, the Bulldogs have been an impressive 22-3 in an opponent’s stadium, including 8-2 against ranked foes. Georgia had never won in Tuscaloosa until Richt’s Bulldogs came away with a 27-25 victory in 2002. EDGE: GEORGIA
Saturday will mark only the fifth time in the series that it will be a matchup of two top-25 teams. Georgia has won the previous four, including getting its first win ever in Tuscaloosa in 2002. EDGE: GEORGIA
Alabama leaped into the AP Poll this week despite blowing a 21-point third-quarter lead before defeating the then-No. 16 Razorbacks 41-38 on Saturday. Quarterback John Parker Wilson passed for 327 yards and four touchdowns as the Tide won despite giving up 450 yards to star running back Darren McFadden and Arkansas. EDGE: ALABAMA
The Crimson Tide leads the all-time series 35-24-4 including 7-1 in Tuscaloosa. BIG EDGE: ALABAMA


Washington State at #1 USC (ABC | 8 PM ET)

Washington State opens Pac-10 Conference play on the road for the sixth straight year. Last year the Cougars posted a 36-10 win at Stanford, increasing their record to 5-1 over the last six years in conference openers. The Cougars enter conference play with a winning record for the seventh straight year. EDGE: WASH ST
The Cougars have a record of 8-54-4 against the Trojans dating back to 1921. In games played in Los Angeles the Cougars are 4-36-2, though Washington State has won two of the last four games played at the Los Angeles Coliseum. EDGE: USC
Saturday’s contest against No. 1 USC will mark the ninth time in WSU history the Cougars have faced the top-ranked team. In those contests WSU is 1-7, with the lone victory coming October 29, 1988, in a 34-30 win at UCLA. EDGE: USC
In conference openers, USC is 64-16-5 and Troy has won 26 of its last 36. At home, the Trojans are 37-7-3. EDGE: USC


Iowa at #9 Wisconsin (ABC | 8 PM ET)

Iowa has allowed only 18 points in its first three contests. The Hawkeye defensive unit has collected five turnovers, nine sacks, blocked two field goal attempts, registered 19 tackles for loss an hasn’t yielded a touchdown. They rank third in the country in scoring defense (6.0), fifth in total defense (212.7) and eighth in rushing defense (62.7). EDGE: IOWA
The Hawkeyes are 3-5 in Big Ten openers under head coach Kirk Ferentz, including 2-5 in road contests. Iowa defeated Illinois last season 24-7 in the league opener at Champaign. SLIGHT EDGE: WISCONSIN
Wisconsin’s 12-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the nation. It’s also the second-longest winning streak in school history. The Badgers are 20-1 at Camp Randall Stadium since the start of the 2004 season, with the lone loss coming to the Hawkeyes on November 12, 2005. Wisconsin has won nine consecutive home games since losing to Iowa in 2005. EDGE: WISCONSIN
The Badgers have won 19 of their last 20 night games, including nine in a row. This will be only the sixth night game at Camp Randall Stadium in the last 12 years. In its last two night games at home, UW defeated No. 3 Ohio State, 17-10, and No. 14 Michigan, 23-20. EDGE: WISCONSIN


Purdue at Minnesota (ESPN2 | 9 PM ET)

Purdue has a 44-62-5 record in its opening Big Ten game, dating to 1896. They have won nine of their 10 conference openers under head coach Joe Tiller, only losing at Minnesota 42-35 in double overtime September 24, 2005. SLIGHT EDGE: MINNESOTA
The Boilermakers are 66-16 against unranked opponents under Joe Tiller. EDGE: PURDUE
Purdue leads the Big Ten in scoring offense at 49.7 points per game and in total offense with 534.7 yards per game. Those averages rank seventh and 15th nationally. EDGE: PURDUE
Since the start of the 2002 campaign, Minnesota is a combined 20-6 in games played during the month of September. The Golden Gophers also own a 60-43-8 record in Big Ten openers overall. EDGE: MINNESOTA

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College Football - Gameday

NCAAF
Gameday


Friday, September 21

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College Football Gameday

Friday

Oklahoma (4) at Tulsa

The Sooners' season of domination continued last week with a 54-3 rout of Utah State. Oklahoma was able to cover the huge 48-point spread in the win, making them 3-0 ATS on the season. It’s not that hard to cover though, when you’re outscoring your opponents 184-26. Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford had another solid game with 255 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Running backs Allen Patrick and DeMarco Murray both hit the 100-yard rushing mark in the game, with Murray almost doing it in one carry. Murray had only four carries, but was able rack up 100 yards that included a 92-yard TD run. The receivers were led by Juaquin Iglesias with eight receptions for 123 yards and Malcolm Kelly who caught a pair of TD passes.

Tulsa became an unlikely 2-0 team last week after they upset Brigham Young 55-47 as a 6.5-point underdog. The Golden Hurricanes' quarterback Paul Smith threw for an amazing 454 yards and five touchdown passes in the victory. Wideout Brennan Marion stretched the field every time he got the ball with three receptions for 171 yards and a touchdown, while Charles Clay also caught three passes for 98 yards and three touchdowns.

The last time Tulsa and Oklahoma met up was back in 2005 when the Sooners defeated the Golden Hurricane 31-15 as a 30.5-point favorite. Oklahoma is a 23-point road favorite in Friday night’s game.

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College Football – Points of Interest

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09/19/07
04:33 PM Injuries
CFB
Hawaii's QB Colt Brennan's (ankle) status for this Saturday's game against Charleston Southern is unclear.

09/19/07
04:01 PM Lineups
CFB
Utah's QB Tommy Grady is expected to get the start this Saturday against UNLV.

09/19/07
03:57 PM Lineups
CFB
Gators WR Andre Caldwell (sprained knee) is expected to miss his 2nd consecutive game this week.

09/18/07
07:12 PM Injuries
CFB
Purdue RB Jaycen Taylor could return from a broken arm in six weeks.

09/18/07
06:42 PM News Alert
CFB
Texas RB James Henry (felony counts of obstruction and tampering with evidence) has been suspended indefinitely from the team.

09/17/07
05:40 PM Injuries
CFB
Texas WR Limas Sweed was walking with a limp and is now probable for this week.

09/17/07
04:59 PM News Alert
CFB
Texas WR Billy Pittman, LB Sergio Kindle, and DE Henry Melton have been reinstated and should be available to play Saturday.

09/17/07
11:07 AM Injuries
CFB
LSU QB Matt Flynn is expected to practice this week, but will take it easy on the ankle.

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Canadian Football League – Long Sheet

CFL
Long Sheet


Week 13

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Friday, September 21

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CALGARY (6 - 4 - 1) at HAMILTON (1 - 10) - 9/21/2007, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 against the spread versus HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-1 straight up against HAMILTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Saturday, September 22

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BRITISH COLUMBIA (7 - 3 - 1) at SASKATCHEWAN (7 - 4) - 9/22/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SASKATCHEWAN is 7-3 against the spread versus BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
SASKATCHEWAN is 6-4 straight up against BRITISH COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Sunday, September 23

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EDMONTON (4 - 6 - 1) at MONTREAL (6 - 5) - 9/23/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 4-1 against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 4-2 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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WINNIPEG (7 - 3 - 1) at TORONTO (4 - 7) - 9/23/2007, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-3 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons


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Canadian Football League – Write up

CFL
Write-up


Week 13 CFL games

Friday, September 21

Calgary (6-4-1) @ Hamilton (1-10)-- TiCats lost last five games, last four all by 13+ points; they're 1-4 at home, with losses by 25,9,18,30 points and a win vs Winnipeg (Bombers avenged it with a 34-4 win last week). Stampeders are 3-0 since bye, with wins by 11,3,22 points; they're 2-3 on foreign soil, with wins at Edmonton (34-32/20-17), so Calgary is still shaky road team.


Saturday, September 22

BCLions (7-3-1) @ Saskatchewan (7-4)-- Visiting team won both series games this season, with Lions winning here 42-12 back in Week 3 (+3), then losing 21-9 at home to Riders (+4.5) in Week 6. BC is 3-1-1 on road, 0-1-1 in last two; they're last three games were all decided by 18+ points. Saskatchewan allowed average of 36.5 ppg in last four games (16.3 ppg in first seven games).


Sunday, September 23

Edmonton (4-6-1) @ Montreal (6-5)-- Eskimos stomped Als last week, 47-28, snapping three-game skid, covering for first time in eight games- they're 1-4 on road, with losses by 20,40,7,11 pts, with only win 19-15 at Winninpeg. Alouettes won last four at home by 2,12,18,18 points- they won last five times they gave up less than 45 pts. Over is 5-2 in last seven Edmonton games.

Winnipeg (7-3-1) @ Toronto (4-7)-- Argos lost 15-13 four wks ago in Winnipeg (+6.5); Bombers outgained them 411-226 in that game. Toronto is 3-0 vs TiCats, but 1-7 vs rest of the CFL, with four of seven losses by 11+ points (2-3 at home, losses by 2,13,11 pts). Winnipeg won four of last five games, with wins by 1,2,19,30; they're 3-2-1 on road, losing at Hamilton, Regina.

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Canadian Football League – Hot Lines

CFL
Hot Lines

Makin’ Canadian bacon: Week 13 CFL picks


Friday, September 21

Calgary Stampeders at Hamilton Tiger Cats (+7 ½, 53)
Friday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m. ET

Calgary has been spanked on its two Eastern visits in 2007. It won’t happen a third time at Ivor Wynne Stadium on Friday night.

Head coach Charlie Taaffe admitted after last weekend’s loss to Winnipeg that the Ticats are back in training camp as they rebuild around new quarterback Casey Printers. Running back Jesse Lumsden and receiver Jason Armstead have been cleared to play on Friday, but there’s not much else in the way of positives. Hamilton has some nice pieces that might help the Cats win in 2008 but not beforehand.

The Ticats have played five home games this year. Excluding their freakish win over Winnipeg (when optimism briefly reigned in the Hammer), they’ve been outscored 125-43 at Ivor Wynne.

The Stampeders come to town without a loss in their last four games and their swamping of Saskatchewan last weekend represented Calgary at its highest confidence this season. Just three weeks after facing Edmonton in the battle to avoid last place in the West, the Stamps find themselves in the running for a first-week bye in the postseason.

Pick: Stampeders -7 ½


Saturday, September 22

BC Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (Pick, 53)
Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. ET

The Roughriders haven’t delivered a payday since Week 7 and fell out of first place in the West with their embarrassing loss in Calgary last weekend. The Lions, in the meantime, reclaimed their Western throne against Toronto despite the continued absence of their top quarterbacks.

It sets up a showdown in Regina, where the Leos beat the Riders 42-12 as 3-point underdogs in Week 3. Saskatchewan went on a defensive tear immediately after that loss but has recently reverted to sieve-like ways on ‘D’.

The Lions will look to duplicate Calgary’s success on the ground on Saturday. BC has scored two lopsided wins with Jarious Jackson starting at quarterback, both due to huge efforts from the O-line and running backs. Jackson starts again on Saturday, but if the Lions find themselves down and needing to mount an aerial attack, expect a healthy Buck Pierce to re-enter the scene.

BC is back to its ball-hawking ways, forcing seven Toronto turnovers last week. They caused six in their last visit to Saskatchewan. They took a league-leading turnover ratio all the way to the Grey Cup last year and could continue to improve their league-leading 2007 ratio against a shaken Riders team on Saturday.

Pick: Lions, pick


Sunday, September 23

Edmonton Eskimos at Montreal Alouettes (-4, 53)
Sunday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. ET

Ricky Ray found Jason Tucker deep over the middle on Edmonton’s first play last week, establishing a vertical passing game that threw the visiting Alouettes for a loop. The Eskies scored 16 points in the first five minutes and the game was essentially over at that point.

The same teams have a replay in Montreal this week, Edmonton’s first trip east of the Prairies this season. It could be a tough one for them, considering that the Als have won each of their last three home games by at least a dozen points. That includes solid wins over Calgary and BC, both of whom are well ahead of Edmonton in the West Division standings.

Last week’s win doesn’t mean Edmonton has solved its problems. The Eskimos lost their preceding three games and the fact that they’re re-jigging their roster in such a fashion midway through the season is an admission of weaknesses throughout the lineup.

Edmonton’s last three road games have all played over the total with ease, averaging 66 combined points per game in the process.

Pick: Over 53


Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Toronto Argonauts (-3, 49 ½)
Sunday, Sept. 23, 4 p.m. ET

Will he or won’t he? Winnipeg quarterback Kevin Glenn would definitely suit up on Sunday if it was a playoff game, but the knee strain he suffered last week in Hamilton raises questions about his availability at the Rogers Centre. Do the Bombers, leading the East Division by three points, dare risk playing a slightly-hobbled Glenn?

If Glenn can’t go, Ryan Dinwiddie steps into the breach against the stingiest defense in the East (that would be Toronto’s, despite last week’s gong show in BC Place).

Dinwiddie’s appearance in the pocket would virtually guarantee an under – Toronto is first and Winnipeg tied for second in the CFL for most games playing under the total this year. Their only previous meeting in 2007 was a 15-13 Winnipeg win, one of eight games the Argos have played this season in which fewer than 49 points were scored.

Even if Glenn plays on Sunday, Winnipeg’s defense could play well enough to keep the final score low. The Boatmen have scored 30 points or more only once this season against someone other than Hamilton.

Pick: Under 49 ½

Last week: 1-3

Year to date: 19-25

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