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**Udog** · 09-13-2010, 07:56 AM

College football opening line report: Week 3

Anyone who has watched -- and wagered on -- Southern Cal so far this season, has probably seen enough of the Trojans to last them a year.

It’s early, certainly, and they are indeed 2-0, make no mistake. But Lane Kiffin, in Year 1 of his head-coaching tenure at USC, has underwhelmed to say the least. Two games against two rebuilding programs — Hawaii and Virginia — and not a cover to be had anywhere.

“Trust me,” said Tony Sinisi, of Las Vegas Sports Consultants, “USC has been a huge, huge disappointment.”

But as bad as they’ve been — as lethargic, as boring, as un-Trojanlike as they’ve looked — one thing is for sure: They have not been Minnesota.

“The depth of my disappointment, right now, you can’t measure it.”

Those were the words on one Tim Brewster, coach of the embattled Golden Gophers. You know, the team that just lost at home, 41-38, to South Dakota of the FCS. The state of Minnesota, after that disgrace, is now abuzz with a Brewster Watch — it’s just a matter of when, not if, he gets fired — and all the while, there are still 10 games left in the season.

“We can't let this game,” Brewster said, “define us, define our season."

OK, well, if that loss doesn’t define the Gophers’ year, then perhaps this next one may. That’s because USC — despite its slow start, despite its share of problems, despite its youth — is coming to town Saturday with plenty of talent, and plenty of time to put it all together.

“What’s going on at Minnesota might just be horrific,” Sinisi said. “The statistics vs. South Dakota were uglier than the actual score. I believe the wheels are coming off and the coach seems well on his way out. Even with what’s going on at USC, we’re going to make Southern Cal 21-point favorites here.”

And with that, let’s take a look at some other marquee games this weekend, and some of the opening opinions coming from Las Vegas:

Cincinnati (+3) at N.C. State

“The jury is out on both teams,” Sinisi said. “It’s early, and there’s plenty of time for them to develop an identity. We’ll go on the home team with a field goal.”

Kansas (+4) at Southern Miss

“This Kansas situation just illustrates that in today’s college football, if you’re not ready, you’re going to get beat,” Sinisi said. “Kansas laid an egg in Week 1, and then came out was ready to play in Week 2. Georgia Tech wasn’t, so Kansas got them. But Southern Miss is quality, and they’re at home, and you don’t know what Kansas may have from one week to the next. Tough game.”

Cal (-3) at Nevada

“Nevada is a quality opponent, and will be a real test for this Cal team,” Sinisi said. “Cal has been a tease in recent years. They look good, they have good early wins, but then, they can never get over the hump. This will be one of those hump games.”

Maryland (+14) at West Virginia

“Maryland is 2-0, but Navy, in Week 1, really moved the ball well against them,” Sinisi said. “That bodes well for West Virginia.”

Georgia Tech (Off) at North Carolina

“We’re going to hold off,” Sinisi said. “We have to be certain who is, and who isn’t going to play for North Carolina. There’s probably a six-point swing on this game, depending on who plays, and who doesn’t.”

Arkansas (Pick) at Georgia

“I still think Georgia is a quality team. They certainly didn’t disgrace themselves at South Carolina,” Sinisi said. “But Arkansas, I believe, is loaded more than any other year. They could be the real deal.”

BYU (+8) at Florida State

“This is going to be a tough game because a lot of people really thought Florida State was going to be great this year,” said John Avello, of the Wynn Hotel Sportsbook. “The public liked Florida State at Oklahoma, and got burned. But still, for this one, they’re at home, and BYU hasn’t shown much.”

Air Force (+17) at Oklahoma

“Air Force looked good vs. BYU, but this is a different deal, because they’re on the road,” Sinisi said. “It’s not who you play, it’s when you play, in college football. More than anything, this is not a game where the talent is close, it’s just who has the better attitude.”

Nebraska (-6) at Washington

“This is tough, because Nebraska has had two soft games. They haven’t been tested,” Avello said. “And Washington is a decent team. They finally put it together against Syracuse, and they have talent. But Nebraska — because of who they are, and what’s expected of them — is the favorite.”

Arizona State (+15) at Wisconsin

“I’ve got a real feel for Wisconsin, they are top echelon Big Ten, and are showing it,” Sinisi said. “And Arizona State is a real question mark. They are going into one of the tougher places to play. And traveling from the west to the east is a tough deal for a young team.”

Florida (-14) at Tennessee

“Florida has issues this year,” Sinisi said. “They are not the same, and that’s understandable. Tennessee, though, is a team you can get healthy with ... quick. We’re going with 14, and might even go higher.”

Clemson (+6) at Auburn

“This shapes up to be a good one,” Avello said. “The school locations are pretty close, and there’s some history. Auburn, though, with the home field, is going to get the nod.”

Notre Dame (+3) at Michigan State

“Notre Dame fought back vs. Michigan, and I think they’re on the right track,” Avello said. “But Michigan State plays well against Notre Dame historically. At home, they have to be laying points here. But it’ll probably be a close one … right down to the wire, like the Notre Dame-Michigan game.”

Texas (-7.5) at Texas Tech

“Texas Tech is a little bit of a mystery, with no Mike Leach,” Sinisi said. “Texas hasn’t reloaded in devastating fashion, resultwise, so far. They are not murdering teams, let’s put it that way. But on reputation here, they’re going to lay more than a touchdown.”

Iowa (-2) at Arizona

“Arizona is still a question mark overall,” Sinisi said. “Iowa is a real quality Big Ten program, and with the travel considered, they’ll be the small favorites here.”

**Udog** · 09-13-2010, 08:04 AM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Week 3

Thursday, September 16

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CINCINNATI (1 - 1) at NC STATE (2 - 0) - 9/16/2010, 7:30 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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Friday, September 17

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KANSAS (1 - 1) at SOUTHERN MISS (1 - 1) - 9/17/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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CALIFORNIA (2 - 0) at NEVADA (2 - 0) - 9/17/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
CALIFORNIA is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
CALIFORNIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less since 1992.

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

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Saturday,September 18

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ARKANSAS (2 - 0) at GEORGIA (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
GEORGIA is 25-44 ATS (-23.4 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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 - 0) at W VIRGINIA (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992.

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

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IOWA ST (1 - 1) vs. KANSAS ST (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST 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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BALL ST (1 - 1) at PURDUE (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 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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N ILLINOIS (1 - 1) at ILLINOIS (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 54-85 ATS (-39.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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CONNECTICUT (1 - 1) at TEMPLE (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-0 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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OHIO U (1 - 1) at OHIO ST (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 108-76 ATS (+24.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 117-81 ATS (+27.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 1-0 straight up against OHIO U 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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KENT ST (1 - 1) at PENN ST (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 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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GEORGIA TECH (1 - 1) at N CAROLINA (0 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA 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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VANDERBILT (0 - 2) at OLE MISS (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 12:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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E CAROLINA (2 - 0) at VIRGINIA TECH (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 77-52 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 97-71 ATS (+18.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 straight up against E CAROLINA 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 DIEGO ST (2 - 0) at MISSOURI (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
MISSOURI is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.

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

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TULSA (1 - 1) at OKLAHOMA ST (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ALABAMA (2 - 0) at DUKE (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins 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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HAWAII (1 - 1) at COLORADO (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 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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BYU (1 - 1) at FLORIDA ST (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus BYU over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 1-0 straight up against BYU 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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COLORADO ST (0 - 2) at MIAMI OHIO (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 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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FLORIDA (2 - 0) at TENNESSEE (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-0 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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USC (2 - 0) at MINNESOTA (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WASHINGTON ST (1 - 1) at SMU (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against SMU 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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ARIZONA ST (2 - 0) at WISCONSIN (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 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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NEBRASKA (2 - 0) at WASHINGTON (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 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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LOUISVILLE (1 - 1) at OREGON ST (0 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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AIR FORCE (2 - 0) at OKLAHOMA (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 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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C MICHIGAN (1 - 1) at E MICHIGAN (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 1-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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 - 0) at TCU (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TCU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 82-56 ATS (+20.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
TCU is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

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

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MARSHALL (0 - 2) at BOWLING GREEN (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) in road lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-0 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-0 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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NAVY (1 - 1) at LOUISIANA TECH (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NAVY is 110-81 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 110-81 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 55-25 ATS (+27.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 55-25 ATS (+27.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 102-74 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 69-46 ATS (+18.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 54-27 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
NAVY is 58-28 ATS (+27.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NAVY is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 1-0 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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UCF (1 - 1) at BUFFALO (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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AKRON (1 - 1) at KENTUCKY (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 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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TOLEDO (1 - 1) at W MICHIGAN (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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 (2 - 0) at AUBURN (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 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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TEXAS (2 - 0) at TEXAS TECH (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 59-33 ATS (+22.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 59-33 ATS (+22.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 82-55 ATS (+21.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 106-76 ATS (+22.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 88-63 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 82-53 ATS (+23.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS is 83-59 ATS (+18.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-1 straight up against 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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NORTHWESTERN (2 - 0) at RICE (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
RICE is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
RICE is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (1 - 1) at LSU (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games since 1992.
LSU is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
LSU is 23-47 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
LSU is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
LSU is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
LSU is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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UTAH (2 - 0) at NEW MEXICO (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 1-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FRESNO ST (1 - 0) at UTAH ST (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 2-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
FRESNO ST is 2-0 straight up against UTAH 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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NOTRE DAME (1 - 1) at MICHIGAN ST (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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BOISE ST (1 - 0) at WYOMING (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 69-39 ATS (+26.1 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW MEXICO ST (0 - 1) at UTEP (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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UNLV (0 - 2) at IDAHO (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 50-78 ATS (-35.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
IDAHO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in September games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in non-conference 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 - 0) at ARIZONA (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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HOUSTON (2 - 0) at UCLA (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 10:30 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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WAKE FOREST (2 - 0) at STANFORD (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 11:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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INDIANA (1 - 0) at W KENTUCKY (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-0 against the spread versus W KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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NORTH TEXAS (0 - 2) at ARMY (1 - 1) - 9/18/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
NORTH TEXAS is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARMY is 1-0 against the spread versus NORTH TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
ARMY is 1-0 straight up against NORTH TEXAS 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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LA MONROE (0 - 1) at ARKANSAS ST (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARKANSAS ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST 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
LA MONROE is 2-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against LA MONROE 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 1) at TEXAS A&M (2 - 0) - 9/18/2010, 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (1 - 1) at MEMPHIS (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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TROY (1 - 1) at UAB (0 - 2) - 9/18/2010, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 1-0 straight up against UAB over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 09-13-2010, 08:15 AM

NCAAF

Week 3

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Trend Report
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Thursday, September 16

7:30 PM
CINCINNATI vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games on the road
Cincinnati is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
North Carolina State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
North Carolina State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

Friday, September 17

8:00 PM
KANSAS vs. SOUTHERN MISS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas's last 10 games on the road
Kansas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Miss is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

10:00 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. NEVADA
California is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
California is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Nevada is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Nevada is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

Saturday, September 18

12:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. ARMY
North Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Texas's last 6 games on the road
Army is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
Army is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home

12:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. GEORGIA
Arkansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Arkansas is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Georgia
Georgia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

12:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. PURDUE
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Ball State's last 11 games on the road
Ball State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Purdue is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

12:00 PM
MARYLAND vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Maryland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against West Virginia
Maryland is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Maryland
West Virginia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Maryland

12:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
Georgia Tech is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing North Carolina
North Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Georgia Tech
North Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

12:00 PM
IOWA STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
Iowa State is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Kansas State
Iowa State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Kansas State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Iowa State
Kansas State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

12:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. MICHIGAN
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Michigan is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

12:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. PENN STATE
Kent State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
Penn State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

12:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. ILLINOIS
Northern Illinois is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

12:00 PM
OHIO vs. OHIO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

12:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. TEMPLE
Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 6 games at home
Temple is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

12:20 PM
VANDERBILT vs. MISSISSIPPI
Vanderbilt is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Mississippi
Vanderbilt is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Mississippi is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Mississippi is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Vanderbilt

1:30 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. VIRGINIA TECH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of East Carolina's last 7 games on the road
East Carolina is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina

3:30 PM
NEBRASKA vs. WASHINGTON
Nebraska is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home

3:30 PM
AIR FORCE vs. OKLAHOMA
Air Force is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Air Force is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington State's last 9 games on the road
Washington State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Methodist is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Southern Methodist is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

3:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. TENNESSEE
Florida is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Florida is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games when playing Florida
Tennessee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida

3:30 PM
ALABAMA vs. DUKE
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Alabama's last 5 games on the road
Duke is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Duke is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home

3:30 PM
COLORADO STATE vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Colorado State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Miami (Ohio) is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games
Miami (Ohio) is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home

3:30 PM
BYU vs. FLORIDA STATE
BYU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
BYU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Florida State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Florida State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

3:30 PM
ARIZONA STATE vs. WISCONSIN
Arizona State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Wisconsin is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Wisconsin is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

3:30 PM
HAWAII vs. COLORADO
Hawaii is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Hawaii is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

3:30 PM
SOUTHERN CAL vs. MINNESOTA
Southern Cal is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Southern Cal is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home

4:00 PM
TROY vs. UAB
Troy is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Troy is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
UAB is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UAB's last 6 games at home

4:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Central Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Central Michigan is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Eastern Michigan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:30 PM
BAYLOR vs. TCU
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baylor's last 7 games on the road
Baylor is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
TCU is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
TCU is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

5:00 PM
INDIANA vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

5:30 PM
LOUISVILLE vs. OREGON STATE
Louisville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisville is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games
Oregon State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon State's last 5 games

6:15 PM
PORTLAND STATE vs. OREGON
Portland State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 6 games at home
Oregon is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Toledo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Toledo is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games when playing Toledo
Western Michigan is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Middle Tennessee's last 6 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. TEXAS A&M
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida International's last 11 games on the road
Florida International is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
TULSA vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tulsa is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
NAVY vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Navy is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Navy's last 6 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. LSU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 6 games
Mississippi State is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi State

7:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. RICE
Northwestern is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Northwestern is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Rice is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Rice is 10-4-1 ATS in its last 15 games at home

7:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
Central Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Central Florida is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
No trends available

7:00 PM
AKRON vs. KENTUCKY
Akron is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 7 games on the road
Kentucky is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
MARSHALL vs. BOWLING GREEN
Marshall is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Marshall is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Marshall
Bowling Green is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marshall

7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. AUBURN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games on the road
Clemson is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Auburn is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. MISSOURI
San Diego State is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
San Diego State is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Missouri is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
FURMAN vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
South Carolina is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

7:15 PM
MAINE vs. SYRACUSE
Maine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Maine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Syracuse's last 5 games at home
Syracuse is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games at home

8:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. ARKANSAS STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 6 games when playing Arkansas State
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 6 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe
Arkansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Monroe

8:00 PM
S. UTAH vs. SAN JOSE STATE
S. Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
S. Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Jose State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

8:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. UTAH STATE
Fresno State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Fresno State's last 6 games on the road
Utah State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Fresno State
Utah State is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. NEW MEXICO
Utah is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Utah is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
New Mexico is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
New Mexico is 1-17 SU in its last 18 games

8:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Notre Dame is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Notre Dame is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State's last 6 games when playing Notre Dame
Michigan State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Notre Dame

8:00 PM
BOISE STATE vs. WYOMING
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boise State's last 7 games
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
TEXAS vs. TEXAS TECH
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games when playing Texas Tech
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas Tech
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas Tech's last 9 games at home
Texas Tech is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas

9:05 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. TEXAS EL PASO
New Mexico State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas El Paso
New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas El Paso is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Mexico State

10:30 PM
UNLV vs. IDAHO
UNLV is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
UNLV is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Idaho is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Idaho is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
IOWA vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa's last 7 games on the road
Iowa is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. UCLA
Houston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games on the road
UCLA is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

11:15 PM
WAKE FOREST vs. STANFORD
Wake Forest is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wake Forest's last 9 games on the road
Stanford is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Stanford is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

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**Udog** · 09-14-2010, 11:09 AM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 3

Thursday, 9/16/2010

CINCINNATI at NC STATE, 7:30 PM ET
CINCINNATI: 3-10 ATS in non-conference games
NC STATE: 8-1 ATS off a road game

Friday, 9/17/2010

KANSAS at SOUTHERN MISS, 8:00 PM ET
KANSAS: 4-13 ATS in road games after allowing 125 or less passing yards
SOUTHERN MISS: 32-17 ATS in the first month of the season

CALIFORNIA at NEVADA, 10:00 PM ET
CALIFORNIA: 12-27 ATS as a road favorite
NEVADA: 16-6 ATS after gaining 300 or more rushing yards last game

Saturday, 9/18/2010

ARKANSAS at GEORGIA, 12:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS: 0-6 ATS in September games
GEORGIA: 25-12 UNDER in the first month of the season

MARYLAND at W VIRGINIA, 12:00 PM ET
MARYLAND: 8-0 UNDER after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers
W VIRGINIA: 2-8 ATS off a road game

IOWA ST vs. KANSAS ST, 12:00 PM ET - at Kansas City, Mo.
IOWA ST: 28-14 UNDER off a game where they forced 1 or less turnovers
KANSAS ST: 1-6 ATS off a non-conference game

BALL ST at PURDUE, 12:00 PM ET
BALL ST: 6-0 ATS as a road underdog
PURDUE: 5-1 UNDER off 2 straight non-conference games

N ILLINOIS at ILLINOIS, 12:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 9-2 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 14 points
ILLINOIS: 8-19 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points

CONNECTICUT at TEMPLE, 12:00 PM ET
CONNECTICUT: 1-5 ATS off a win by 21 or more points
TEMPLE: 9-2 ATS off a home game

OHIO U at OHIO ST, 12:00 PM ET
OHIO U: 5-1 OVER after gaining 100 or less rushing yards last game
OHIO ST: 8-1 ATS off 1 or more straight overs

KENT ST at PENN ST, 12:00 PM ET
KENT ST: 1-6 ATS against Big 10 conference opponents
PENN ST: 36-19 UNDER in non-conference games

GEORGIA TECH at N CAROLINA, 12:00 PM ET
GEORGIA TECH: 15-5 ATS when playing on a Saturday
N CAROLINA: 1-5 ATS after a game where they forced 4 or more turnovers

VANDERBILT at OLE MISS, 12:20 PM ET
VANDERBILT: 12-4 UNDER after an under
OLE MISS: 7-1 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread

E CAROLINA at VIRGINIA TECH, 1:30 PM ET
E CAROLINA: 1-6 ATS after scoring 37 points or more in 2 straight games
VIRGINIA TECH: 5-1 ATS off 2 or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite

SAN DIEGO ST at MISSOURI, 7:00 PM ET
SAN DIEGO ST: 8-23 ATS after 2 or more consecutive ATS wins
MISSOURI: 5-1 UNDER in September games

TULSA at OKLAHOMA ST, 7:00 PM ET
TULSA: 5-2 OVER after gaining 325 or more passing yards in last game
OKLAHOMA ST: 5-1 ATS after scoring 31 points or more in 2 straight games

ALABAMA at DUKE, 3:30 PM ET
ALABAMA: 7-1 ATS in road games
DUKE: 1-5 ATS off a road loss

HAWAII at COLORADO, 3:30 PM ET
HAWAII: 5-1 OVER in the first month of the season
COLORADO: 9-5 OVER after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses

BYU at FLORIDA ST, 3:30 PM ET
BYU: 6-15 ATS in games played on a grass field
FLORIDA ST: 33-18 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive losses

COLORADO ST at MIAMI OHIO, 3:30 PM ET
COLORADO ST: 3-11 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses
MIAMI OHIO: 3-0 OVER after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins

FLORIDA at TENNESSEE, 3:30 PM ET
FLORIDA: 6-1 UNDER after allowing 125 or less passing yards in their last game
TENNESSEE: 11-2 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread

USC at MINNESOTA, 3:30 PM ET
USC: 3-10 ATS as a road favorite
MINNESOTA: 8-1 OVER as a home underdog of 10.5 to 14 points

WASHINGTON ST at SMU, 3:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON ST: 46-23 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses against the spread
SMU: 6-16 ATS off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival

ARIZONA ST at WISCONSIN, 3:30 PM ET
ARIZONA ST: 8-1 ATS against Big 10 conference opponents
WISCONSIN: 4-10 ATS in the first half of the season

NEBRASKA at WASHINGTON, 3:30 PM ET
NEBRASKA: 7-1 ATS after a game where they forced 3 or more turnovers
WASHINGTON: 3-10 ATS off a home game

LOUISVILLE at OREGON ST, 5:30 PM ET
LOUISVILLE: 4-7 ATS in the first half of the season
OREGON ST: 34-16 ATS off 1 or more straight overs

AIR FORCE at OKLAHOMA, 3:30 PM ET
AIR FORCE: 10-3 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread
OKLAHOMA: 9-2 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of +2 or better

C MICHIGAN at E MICHIGAN, 4:00 PM ET
C MICHIGAN: 19-7 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders
E MICHIGAN: 26-44 ATS in the first half of the season

BAYLOR at TCU, 4:30 PM ET
BAYLOR: 58-83 ATS as an underdog
TCU: 25-12 ATS at home off 2 or more consecutive SU wins

MARSHALL at BOWLING GREEN, 7:00 PM ET
MARSHALL: 4-16 ATS after playing 2 straight non-conference games
BOWLING GREEN: 5-1 OVER after allowing 325 or more passing yards in their last game

NAVY at LOUISIANA TECH, 7:00 PM ET
NAVY: 5-1 UNDER off 2 or more consecutive ATS losses
LOUISIANA TECH: 7-1 ATS off a road loss

UCF at BUFFALO, 7:00 PM ET
UCF: 15-4 ATS when playing with 6 or less days rest
BUFFALO: 17-7 OVER off 1 or more consecutive unders

AKRON at KENTUCKY, 7:00 PM ET
AKRON: 1-5 ATS after scoring 37 points or more last game
KENTUCKY: 8-2 ATS after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers

TOLEDO at W MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
TOLEDO: 14-6 UNDER in games played on a grass field
W MICHIGAN: 5-2 UNDER off 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread

CLEMSON at AUBURN, 7:00 PM ET
CLEMSON: 17-6 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
AUBURN: 1-8 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders

TEXAS at TEXAS TECH, 8:00 PM ET
TEXAS: 5-1 ATS off 2 or more consecutive unders
TEXAS TECH: 14-5 OVER off a double digit road win

NORTHWESTERN at RICE, 7:00 PM ET
NORTHWESTERN: 4-13 ATS after a win by 21 or more points
RICE: 22-10 ATS off an upset win as an underdog

MISSISSIPPI ST at LSU, 7:00 PM ET
MISSISSIPPI ST: 5-1 OVER after scoring 14 points or less last game
LSU: 3-10 ATS in home games

UTAH at NEW MEXICO, 8:00 PM ET
UTAH: 59-31 ATS after a game where they committed 1 or less turnovers
NEW MEXICO: 0-6 ATS in September games

FRESNO ST at UTAH ST, 8:00 PM ET
FRESNO ST: 5-1 ATS off a home win
UTAH ST: 5-1 OVER in September games

NOTRE DAME at MICHIGAN ST, 8:00 PM ET
NOTRE DAME: 2-9 ATS after playing a non-conference game
MICHIGAN ST: 24-9 ATS after allowing 125 or less rushing yards in 2 straight games

BOISE ST at WYOMING, 8:00 PM ET
BOISE ST: 9-1 ATS off an upset win as an underdog
WYOMING: 21-37 ATS after scoring 14 points or less

NEW MEXICO ST at UTEP, 9:00 PM ET
NEW MEXICO ST: 8-21 ATS off a home loss
UTEP: 5-1 OVER off 2 or more consecutive losses ATS

UNLV at IDAHO, 10:30 PM ET
UNLV: 1-9 ATS in road games after a loss by 28 or more
IDAHO: 9-0 ATS in the first half of the season

IOWA at ARIZONA, 10:30 PM ET
IOWA: 7-0 ATS in road games in the first half of the season
ARIZONA: 4-13 ATS at home off 2 straight non-conference games

HOUSTON at UCLA, 10:30 PM ET
HOUSTON: 12-0 OVER after playing a game at home
UCLA: 21-9 ATS as a home underdog

WAKE FOREST at STANFORD, 11:15 PM ET
WAKE FOREST: 1-5 ATS off a win against a conference rival
STANFORD: 8-2 ATS off a blowout win by 21 points or more over a conference rival

INDIANA at W KENTUCKY, 5:00 PM ET
INDIANA: 3-10 ATS when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest
W KENTUCKY: 5-2 UNDER as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points

NORTH TEXAS at ARMY, 12:00 PM ET
NORTH TEXAS:
ARMY:

LA MONROE at ARKANSAS ST, 8:00 PM ET
LA MONROE: 11-2 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
ARKANSAS ST: 1-8 ATS against conference opponents

FLA INTERNATIONAL at TEXAS A&M, 7:00 PM ET
FLA INTERNATIONAL: 7-18 ATS off 1 or more consecutive unders
TEXAS A&M: 15-5 OVER when playing with 6 or less days rest

MIDDLE TENN ST at MEMPHIS, 7:00 PM ET
MIDDLE TENN ST: 6-1 ATS off a win by 17 or more points
MEMPHIS: 1-7 ATS in non-conference games

TROY at UAB, 4:00 PM ET
TROY: 11-2 ATS off 1 or more straight overs
UAB: 7-3 UNDER as a home underdog

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 09-15-2010, 11:40 AM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Cincinnati at NC State
The Bearcats look to take advantage of an NC State team that is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games against the Big East. Cincinnati is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+2 1/2). Here are all of Thursday and Friday's picks.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Game 101-102: Cincinnati at NC State (7:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 91.373; NC State 91.307
Dunkel Line: Even; 58
Vegas Line: NC State by 2 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+2 1/2); Over

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Game 103-104: Kansas at Southern Mississippi (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 80.215; Southern Mississippi 87.221
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 7; 45
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 5 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-5 1/2); Under

Game 105-106: California at Nevada (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 103.137; Nevada 95.619
Dunkel Line: California by 7 1/2; 68
Vegas Line: California by 2 1/2; 63
Dunkel Pick: California (-2 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 09-15-2010, 10:11 PM

NCAAF

Thursday, September 16

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What bettors need to know: Cincinnati at North Carolina State
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Thursday, September 16

Cincinnati Bearcats at North Carolina State Wolfpack (-1.5, 55)

Thursday night’s Cincinnati at North Carolina State game is a handicapping head-scratcher.

The Bearcats (1-1) have looked bad. They surrendered eight sacks in an opening loss at Fresno State and got off to a sluggish start before pulling away against Indiana State, a second-tier FCS school.

Yet, Cincinnati arrives in Raleigh, N.C. as a very small underdog to face the undefeated Wolfpack.

North Carolina State hasn’t done much more than Cincinnati. The ‘Pack (2-0) crushed Western Carolina, another weak FCS team, in its opener and pulled out a semi-impressive road win at Central Florida.

North Carolina State didn’t return home from Saturday’s 28-21 win over UCF until 3:30 a.m. ET. The late arrival combined with Thursday’s game against Cincinnati had Wolfpack coach Tom O’Brien lamenting his team’s quick turnaround and telling the media that early-week practices were “sluggish.”

The Bearcats were at home last week. First-year coach Butch Jones doesn’t think the limited preparation time is that big of an advantage for either team.

To say the least, neither team is a proven commodity, which makes this game all the more tricky to handicap.

The odds

The Las Vegas Sports Consultants sent out North Carolina State -2.5. It was down to -1.5 at most online and Vegas books as of Wednesday afternoon.

The Bearcats on a 6-2-1 ATS run as road underdogs. The Wolfpack is 5-17 ATS as a home favorite since 2003 and 2-4 in that situation under coach O’Brien.

The total opened at 55.

North Carolina State beat Pittsburgh of the Big East 38-31 last season and averaged 38 points in its two games this year.

Cincinnati was held to 14 points at Fresno State, but got its ground game going in a 40-7 rout of Indiana State.

Wolfpack senior kicker Josh Czajkowski is 12-for-14 on field goals for his career, 2-of-2 this year, and has not missed an extra point in 52 attempts.

Bearcat senior kicker Jake Rogers is 14-for-20 on field goals for his career, 1-of-2 this season, and 70-for-72 on extra points.

Weather is not expected to have an impact.

Eleven of the last 13 Wolfpack games have eclipsed the total.

Battle in the trenches

The Bearcats’ pass protection has been horrific. They’ve allowed 10 sacks in two games, eight coming in the opener against Fresno State. Only one team (Idaho) has allowed more.

That’s not a good matchup against a Wolfpack defense that’s done a good job of getting pressure on the quarterback. North Carolina State ranks among the Top 20 in the nation with six sacks in two games.

Three sophomores start on North Carolina State’s inexperienced offensive line that averages 307 pounds and has allowed six sacks in two games. The Bearcats have four sacks this season.

Quarterback matchup

Russell Wilson, the 2008 ACC Freshman of the Year, hasn’t progressed like O’Brien would have hoped. He completed just 10-of-30 passes in last week’s 28-21 win over Central Florida and managed a pedestrian 35 yards on a 13 carries. While his numbers won’t wow you, Wilson has done a good job of taking care of the football and has yet to throw an interception this season.

Cincinnati’s Zach Collaros, when upright, has been solid, but not spectacular. The junior is completing just over 60 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Like Wilson, he’s a dual-threat quarterback, capable of big plays in the running game.

Injuries

Cincinnati starting running back Isaiah Pead is a game-time decision with knee issues. The junior is the Bearcats’ leading returning rusher. He sat out last week in an effort to be available against North Carolina State, but, judging from the coach’s comments at Wednesday’s news conference, Pead seems iffy at best.

If he can’t go, Darrin Williams, who rushed for 117 yards against Indiana State in his first career start, will be the go-to guy.

The Bearcats lost one of their top receivers, senior Vidal Hazleton to a leg injury in Week 1. He’s out for the year.

North Carolina State has some reserves nicked up, but no significant injuries to starters were reported as of Wednesday afternoon.

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**Udog** · 09-16-2010, 06:18 AM

NCAAF

Thursday, September 16

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Tips and Trends
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Cincinnati Bearcats at North Carolina St. Wolfpack [7:45 PM ET]

BEARCATS: This is a make or break game for Cincinnati, as they can ill afford to start their season 1-2 SU. After the past work from former coach Brian Kelly, Bearcats faithful have come to expect excellence. There are already grumblings that new coach Butch Jones isn't the answer for Cincinnati. Offensively, the Bearcats have the 95th ranked total offense in the nation. Even worse, the once vaunted passing offense of the Bearcats is off to a slow start, ranking only 92nd in the country. Cincinnati is 0-2 ATS to start this year, and have actually lost their past 7 games ATS dating back to last season. QB Zach Collaros has yet to get on track this season, as he's yet to throw for more than 220 YDS in a game. Making matters worse is the fact that the duel threat QB has yet to use his legs in any game this year. The Bearcats have a huge game next weekend at home against Oklahoma, so it's absolutely crucial for this program that they win tonight. Cincinnati is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.

Bearcats are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 8-1 in Bearcats last 9 Thursday games.

Key Injuries - RB Isaiah Pead (knee) is questionable.

Projected Score: 23

WOLFPACK: (-1.5, O/U 55) North Carolina St. is off to a nice 2-0 start to the year, both SU and ATS. In a very weak ACC, perhaps the Wolfpack should be a team more people need to pay attention to. This home game against Cincinnati is vital, as the Wolfpack face Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and Boston College in their following 3 games. North Carolina St. earned a gritty 28-21 win on the road at UCF last week as the listed underdog. QB Russell Wilson is directing the 26th best scoring offense in FBS this year, averaging 38 PPG. Wilson has 5 TD's to his credit this season, with no turnovers. The maturation process of the talented Wilson is a huge key to the success of this Wolfpack team. Defensively, North Carolina St. also has the 26th best scoring defense, allowing 14 PPG. North Carolina St. is likely to have a scheduling advantage, as they are the home team playing on a short week.

Wolfpack is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Under is 13-3 in Wolfpack last 16 Thursday games.

Key Injuries - WR Quintin Payton (finger) is questionable.

Projected Score: 27 (UNDER-Total of the Day)

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**Udog** · 09-16-2010, 06:04 PM

NCAAF
Dunkel

I'll post Friday's and Saturday's PODs as they come up.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Game 107-108: Arkansas at Georgia (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 96.323; Georgia 97.959
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 1 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Georgia by 2 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+2 1/2); Under

Game 109-110: Maryland at West Virginia (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 85.564; West Virginia 94.585
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 9; 41
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 11; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+11); Under

Game 111-112: Iowa State at Kansas State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 84.941; Kansas State 93.631
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 8 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 3 1/2; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-3 1/2); Over

Game 113-114: Ball State at Purdue (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 68.110; Purdue 89.409
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 21 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Purdue by 16 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-16 1/2); Under

Game 115-116: Northern Illinois at Illinois (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 81.394; Illinois 87.730
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 6 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Illinois by 8; 47
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+8); Over

Game 117-118: Connecticut at Temple (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 94.648; Temple 84.203
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 10 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 6 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-6 1/2); Over

Game 119-120: Ohio at Ohio State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 81.212; Ohio State 109.813
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 28 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 32; 45
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+32); Under

Game 121-122: Kent State at Penn State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 74.318; Penn State 105.397
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 31; 41
Vegas Line: Penn State by 21; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-21); Under

Game 123-124: Georgia Tech at North Carolina (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 95.689; North Carolina 94.981
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 1; 52
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+2); Over

Game 125-126: Vanderbilt at Mississippi (12:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 82.786; Mississippi 92.415
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 9 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 12; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+12); Over

Game 127-128: East Carolina at Virginia Tech (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 85.973; Virginia Tech 107.683
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 21 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 17 1/2; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-17 1/2); Under

Game 129-130: San Diego State at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 76.029; Missouri 99.509
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 23 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Missouri by 13 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-13 1/2); Over

Game 131-132: Tulsa at Oklahoma State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 89.963; Oklahoma State 95.452
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 5 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 7; 69
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+7); Under

Game 133-134: Alabama at Duke (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 111.326; Duke 85.914
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 25 1/2; 61
Vegas Line: Alabama by 23 1/2; 58
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-23 1/2); Over

Game 135-136: Hawaii at Colorado (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 76.701; Colorado 86.103
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 9 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Colorado by 11 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (+11 1/2); Under

Game 137-138: BYU at Florida State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 89.434; Florida State 100.735
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 11 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Florida State by 9 1/2; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-9 1/2); Over

Game 139-140: Colorado State at Miami (OH) (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 70.107; Miami (OH) 74.118
Dunkel Line: Miami (OH) by 4; 46
Vegas Line: Miami (OH) by 8; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+8); Under

Game 141-142: Florida at Tennessee (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 108.079; Tennessee 97.156
Dunkel Line: Florida by 11; 43
Vegas Line: Florida by 14; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (+14); Under

Game 143-144: USC at Minnesota (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: USC 95.190; Minnesota 81.658
Dunkel Line: USC by 13 1/2 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: USC by 11 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: USC (-11 1/2); Over

Game 145-146: Washington State at SMU (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 64.555; SMU 89.062
Dunkel Line: SMU by 24 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: SMU by 22 1/2; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-22 1/2); Under

Game 147-148: Arizona State at Wisconsin (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona State 91.468; Wisconsin 102.321
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 11; 50
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 14; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (+14); Over

Game 149-150: Nebraska at Washington (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 101.064; Washington 97.924
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 3; 50
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 3 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3 1/2); Under

Game 151-152: Louisville at Oregon State (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 79.408; Oregon State 100.309
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 21; 59
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 19; 52
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-19); Over

Game 153-154: Air Force at Oklahoma (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Air Force 90.491; Oklahoma 109.984
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 19 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 16 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-16 1/2); Over

Game 155-156: Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 77.949; Eastern Michigan 70.423
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 7 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 9 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+9 1/2); Under

Game 157-158: Baylor at TCU (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 87.083; TCU 110.193
Dunkel Line: TCU by 23; 50
Vegas Line: TCU by 21; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-21); Under

Game 159-160: Marshall at Bowling Green (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 80.648; Bowling Green 82.751
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 2; 55
Vegas Line: Marshall by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+3 1/2); Over

Game 161-162: Navy at Louisiana Tech (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 88.757; Louisiana Tech 80.988
Dunkel Line: Navy by 8; 55
Vegas Line: Navy by 3 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Navy (-3 1/2); Over

Game 163-164: Central Florida at Buffalo (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 82.998; Buffalo 79.862
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 3; 41
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 8 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+8 1/2); Under

Game 165-166: Akron at Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 66.673; Kentucky 92.968
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 26; 47
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 24 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-24 1/2); Under

Game 167-168: Toledo at Western Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 73.319; Western Michigan 73.924
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1; 57
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 4; 54
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+4); Over

Game 169-170: Clemson at Auburn (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 94.981; Auburn 96.279
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 1 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Auburn by 7 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+7 1/2); Under

Game 171-172: Texas at Texas Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 109.929; Texas Tech 103.416
Dunkel Line: Texas by 6 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Texas by 3; 52
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-3); Over

Game 173-174: Northwestern at Rice (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 84.521; Rice 79.100
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 5 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 6 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+6 1/2); Under

Game 175-176: Mississippi State at LSU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 91.599; LSU 103.315
Dunkel Line: LSU by 11 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: LSU by 7 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-7 1/2); Over

Game 177-178: Utah at New Mexico (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 97.108; New Mexico 66.541
Dunkel Line: Utah by 30 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Utah by 22 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-22 1/2); Over

Game 179-180: Fresno State at Utah State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 88.590; Utah State 85.400
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 3; 54
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 5 1/2; 58
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+5 1/2); Under

Game 181-182: Notre Dame at Michigan State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 93.277; Michigan State 94.034
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 1; 54
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 3 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (+3 1/2); Over

Game 183-184: Boise State at Wyoming (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 105.671; Wyoming 79.308
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 26 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Boise State by 23; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (-23); Under

Game 185-186: New Mexico State at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 60.236; UTEP 78.448
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 18; 54
Vegas Line: UTEP by 14 1/2; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-14 1/2); Under

Game 187-188: UNLV at Idaho (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 76.183; Idaho 85.752
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 9 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Idaho by 6 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (-6 1/2); Over

Game 189-190: Iowa at Arizona (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 99.562; Arizona 100.957
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Iowa by 2; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+2); Over

Game 191-192: Houston at UCLA (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 93.902; UCLA 89.995
Dunkel Line: Houston by 4; 57
Vegas Line: Houston by 3; 60
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3); Under

Game 193-194: Wake Forest at Stanford (11:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 87.267; Stanford 102.655
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 15 1/2; 65
Vegas Line: Stanford by 17; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+17); Over

Game 195-196: Indiana at Western Kentucky (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 82.279; Western Kentucky 65.728
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 16 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Indiana by 12; 63
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-12); Under

Game 197-198: North Texas at Army (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 66.807; Army 72.209
Dunkel Line: Army by 5 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Army by 6; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (+6); Over

Game 199-200: UL-Monroe at Arkansas State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 71.857; Arkansas State 76.611
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 5; 51
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 3 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-3 1/2); Under

Game 201-202: Florida International at Texas A&M (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 68.979; Texas A&M 94.354
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 25 1/2; 63
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 28; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+28); Over

Game 203-204: Middle Tennessee State at Memphis (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 81.411; Memphis 68.748
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 12 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 4; 57
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-4); Under

Game 205-206: Troy at UAB (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 85.923; UAB 82.958
Dunkel Line: Troy by 3; 60
Vegas Line: Troy by 3 1/2; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+3 1/2); Over

OTHER MAJOR GAMES:

Game 241-242: Massachusetts at Michigan (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 76.256; Michigan 97.565
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 243-244: Furman at South Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 67.363; South Carolina 98.314
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 21;
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 245-246: Portland State at Oregon (6:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 54.582; Oregon 114.745
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 60
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 247-248: Maine at Syracuse (7:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maine 62.760; Syracuse 85.002
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 22
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 249-250: Southern Utah at San Jose State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 62.852; San Jose State 76.430
Dunkel Line: San Jose State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 09-16-2010, 06:08 PM

NCAAF
Write-Up

Thursday's game
NC State has an excellent junior QB (25 starts), is rotating two freshman RBs; they're 12-6 vs spread in last 18 games, as underdog, 6-2 in their last eight games as home dog. Wolfpack had five takeaways (+5) in upset win at UCF last week. Cincinnati was held to 22 rushing yards in 28-14 loss at Fresno (led 14-0); Bearcats are 6-2-1 as road dog since '06. ACC underdogs are 4-3 vs spread in non-league games this season. Big East teams are off to slow 1-7-1 start vs spread in non-conference games.

Friday's games
How does Kansas lose to North Dakota State, then upset Georgia Tech last week? Jayhawks are 5-9 vs spread in last 14 games as dog, 12-16 as road dog since '02- they (-13) beat Southern Miss 35-28 LY, outgaining Eagles 433-395; USM is 6-4 as home favorite under Fedora; they gave up 224 rushing yards in opening 41-13 loss at South Carolina. C-USA home favorites are 0-3 vs spread in non-league games. Big 12 road dogs are 0-2 in non-conference games.

Cal Bears are just 3-9 vs spread in last dozen games as road fave; their Pac-10 opener is next week at Arizona, but ESPN date probably means they won't overlook Nevada squad that ran ball for 376 yards in 51-6 pasting of Colorado State last week. Wolf Pack is just 2-6 vs spread as an underdog since '06. Both teams have experienced QBs. Cal crushed Colorado 52-7 last week (was 31-0 at half). Pac-10 favorites are 5-2 vs spread in non-league games. WAC underdogs are 5-3 against the spread.

**Udog** · 09-16-2010, 09:09 PM

NCAAF

Friday, September 17

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Tips and Trends
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Kansas Jayhawks at S. Mississippi Golden Eagles [ESPN | 8:00 PM ET]

JAYHAWKS: Kansas has only played 2 games so far this season, but the contrast in each game can only leave you scratching your head. After losing 3-6 to North Dakota St as 27.5 favorites, the Jayhawks responded with a 28-25 win over 14th ranked Georgia Tech as +13.5 underdogs. 1st year Coach Turner Gill can only hope for a less chaotic season moving forward. Kansas was projected to finish 2nd in the Big 12 North division coming into the season. To reach those lofty goals, Kansas will have to keep improving on offense. Currently, the Jayhawks only have the 108th scoring offense in the country at 15.5 PPG. QB Jordan Webb will look to continue his maturation process, and he had a 3TD day with no turnovers against Georgia Tech. Defensively, Kansas has been far more consistent than their offense. The Jayhawks are allowing only 15.5 PPG, the 33rd best scoring defense in FBS. Tonight represents a big test for not only the young roster, but also the new coaching staff. It's important for the state of this program to back up their win over a ranked foe, as well as win their first true road game of the season.

Jayhawks are 6-1 ATS last 7 non-conference games.
Over is 7-0 last 7 games following a ATS win.

Key Injuries - RB DeShaun Sands (leg) is questionable.

Projected Score: 20

GOLDEN EAGLES: (-5.5, O/U 51.5) Southern Mississippi is very excited to be hosting a team from one of the bigger conferences. Only 6 time before has a Big Six Conference came into Southern Mississippi to play, with the Golden Eagles going 4-2 SU. Southern Miss is 1-1 SU and 0-2 ATS so far this season. The Golden Eagles lost 13-41 to South Carolina, despite only being outgained by 45 total yards. While this team is projected to finish 2nd in C-USA East, there is still plenty of question marks surrounding this team. Coach Fedora has stated publicly how improving on defense is the key to the Golden Eagles season. Thus far, Southern Miss is ranked 69th in scoring defense at 24 PPG. Tonight's contest represents a revenge game for the Golden Eagles. Last year, Southern Miss lost 28-35 to Kansas as an 11.5 underdog. QB Austin Davis will need to have a great game tonight for the Golden Eagles to prevail. Through 2 games, Southern Mississippi has the 28th ranked passing offense at 274 YPG.

Golden Eagles are 3-7 ATS last 10 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
Over is 5-1 last 6 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - RB Tracey Lampley (knee) is probable.

Projected Score: 31 (SIDE of the Day)

California Golden Bears at Nevada Wolfpack [ESPN 2 | 10:00 PM ET]

GOLDEN BEARS: (-3, O/U 66) It seems like each year Coach Tedford gets off to a fast start. Proving this point is the fact California is 6-1 ATS in their past 7 September games. This will be the 25th time Cal has faced Nevada, but the very first time that they will meet in Nevada. Cal has 2 wide margin wins, for a combined score of 104-10. Quite the disparity, but especially so when considering one of those opponents was Colorado. The Golden Bears come into tonight with the 5th ranked scoring offense, as well as the 4th ranked scoring defense. Senior QB Kevin Riley has thrown for 7 TD's this year, without an INT. Star RB Shane Vareen has modest numbers to start the year with only 63 yards rushing. However, Vareen has found the end zone 5 times thus far in limited playing time due to their blowout victories. California will be tested defensively tonight, as this is their first road game of the year. This contest with Nevada will be the last non-conference game of the season for California.

Golden Bears are 12-3 ATS last 15 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
Over is 12-3-1 last 16 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - None Reported.

Projected Score: 38 (OVER-Total of the Day)

WOLFPACK: Nevada is off to a fast 2-0 SU start, scoring a combined 100 PTS thus far. The Wolfpack have scored 51 and 49 PTS, against Colorado St. and Eastern Washington respectively. As a result of these blowout victories, Nevada has a top 20 offense in nearly every offensive category imaginable. The Wolfpack are 18th in passing, 6th in rushing, and 7th in PPG. Those are some incredibly balanced numbers that signify just how productive the pistol offense can be. QB Colin Kaepernick has been outstanding this season, rushing and passing for 2 TD's in each game this year. Nevada is looking to make some noise in the WAC conference, where they feel they can challenge Boise St. for league supremacy. For the Wolfpack to be truly great, their defense is going to have to lead them to the promise land. While solid against Colorado St, the Wolfpack did allow Eastern Washington to score 24 PTS. As great as the Wolpack offense is, the Golden Bears offense will provide a stern test. Nevada is hoping to have a huge crowd in their favor, as most smaller conferences receive when playing a BCS school during the week.

Wolfpack are 8-3 ATS last 11 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-1 last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Key Injuries - WR L.J. Washington (knee) is questionable.

Projected Score: 34

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**Udog** · 09-17-2010, 06:35 AM

NCAAF

Friday, September 17

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What bettors need to know
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Kansas at Southern Mississippi (-5.5 49.5)

WHY KANSAS WILL COVER

The Jayhawks’ season was written off by most after they lost 6-3 to North Dakota State in their season opener. But in Week 2, head coach Turner Gill made some adjustments and engineered a 28-25 upset over a ranked Georgia Tech team.

Gill made two key changes in that game: he gave the starting quarterback job to red shirt freshman Jordan Webb and the feature running back spot to James Sims, a true freshman.

Kansas carries the momentum into Friday and aims to establish an attack similar to what South Carolina employed against Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles struggled against the run in that game giving up 224 yards on 35 carries in a 41-13 loss.

The Jayhawks were not the same team that lost to North Dakota State and Southern Miss is a bit of a talent downgrade compared to Georgia Tech. And don’t forget the Jayhawks’ offensive coordinator, Darrell Wyatt, held the same position previously at Southern Miss.

WHY SOUTHERN MISS WILL COVER

Last year as +11.5 point underdogs in Lawrence, the Golden Eagles came back from a 21-7 deficit and nearly upset Kansas. The revenge factor gets a boost this year with ESPN cameras and home field advantage.

QB Austin Davis threw for 331 yards and 3 TDs in last year’s tilt and he leads a fast-paced offense that looks to exploit Kansas’s defensive depth problems. Against Georgia Tech, the Jayhawks D focused mainly on containing the option and they still gave up 407 yards of total offense.

NOTES AND TRENDS

People don’t seem to be sold on Kansas with the line opening up at -4 in favor of Southern Miss, which has now seen movement up to -5.5. The Jayhawks are decent against the spread (ATS) in non-conference games covering the spread six times in their last seven. Southern Miss is 0-2 ATS so far this year and both of their games have gone over the total.

A low of 69 degrees is expected by kickoff with a 10 percent chance of precipitation.

California at Nevada (+2.5, 65.5)

WHY CAL WILL COVER

The Golden Bears have the historical edge in this series going 22-1-1 against the Wolf Pack and they’ve also completely dominated their opponents in 2010, outscoring Colorado and UC Davis 104-10. QB Kevin Riley is a huge part of that offensive explosion and he already has seven TD passes this season.

Nevada runs a high-powered offense and has scored 100 points in two games. Their pistol attack leads the nation in total yards at 592 per game.

The Cal’s stopper unit should have the personnel to handle their attack. The Golden Bears produced five turnovers and six sacks in their last game against Colorado and they have been particularly good against the run allowing only 44.5 yards per game.

WHY NEVADA WILL COVER

This is the last chance for the Nevada seniors to prove that Boise isn’t the only the quality team in the WAC. Other than their November encounter with the Broncos, the Cal game is the most important one on the schedule. The group has gradually improved over the last three years.

Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick has been under the radar despite all his talents. The senior is one of the most exciting offensive players in the NCAA as he demonstrated against Colorado State (241 passing yards, 161 rushing yards, four combined TDs). A big performance on national TV against a BCS team would increase his profile.

NOTES AND TRENDS

The line sits at -3 in favor of the visiting Cal Bears and can be found for -2.5 at some books. The Wolf Pack have only covered once in the last four games when listed as underdogs in non-conference games. Nevada is also just 2-18 straight up against BCS schools since 2004.

The total opened at 62 and has moved all the way up to 66 with most expecting an offensive shootout.

The low temperature is expected to touch 52 degrees by kickoff. Expect a decent sized Golden Bear contingent in the stands because of Reno’s close proximity to Northern California.

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**Udog** · 09-17-2010, 09:25 PM

NCAAF

Saturday, September 18

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What bettors need to know: Texas at Texas Tech
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Texas Longhorns at Texas Tech Red Raiders (+3, 50.5)

A Big 12 South Division battle kicks off in Lubbock where Texas Tech hosts Texas at Jones AT&T Stadium. Let’s take a look at how these two teams match up.

Bevo beat

When Garrett Gilbert was named the starting quarterback as the successor to Colt McCoy for the Longhorns, coach Mack Brown immediately decided to add new running schemes to the offense.

According to Brown, the move was primarily made to help balance the offense. It was also done in an effort to take the pressure off Gilbert, who was thrown into battle as a true freshman in the BCS Championship game when McCoy went down with an injury in the first quarter last year.

The offense has been slow to start the 2010 campaign, failing to gain 400 yards in either of their first two contests against Rice and Wyoming.

To make matters worse, Longhorns running back Vondrell McGee's appeal to the NCAA over his unspecified "unresolved academic eligibility issues" has been denied, ending his college football career.

McGee played in 35 career games at Texas, starting seven. He rushed for 973 total yards on 219 carries, including 14 touchdowns.

"He's disappointed that he's not getting to play, (but) he'll make it work for him," Brown said. "Vondrell's a tough young man. He was embarrassed by his slip-up in the spring. He's been a great young man for us.”

With McGee gone, Texas' three primary tailbacks remain Fozzy Whittaker, Cody Johnson and Tré Newton.

New look Raiders

When Tommy Tuberville took over for pass-happy predecessor Mike Leach he brought a new playbook with pronounced changes from the old one.

Like Brown and the Longhorns, he too is attempting to balance the offense.

Defensively he noticed a unit that "didn't have a lot of confidence" and immediately took steps to remedy the situation.

Two games into the season, the Red Raiders are thriving in their new, 3-4 scheme under the direction of new defensive coordinator James Willis, who spent last season as the linebackers coach at Alabama.

Texas coach Brown said videotape reviews of the 2010 Tech defense show a pressure-based unit that "mirrors a lot of the things that they're doing at Alabama."

Considering that the top-ranked Crimson Tide defeated Texas 37-21 in last year's BCS National Championship Game, that's a good group to imitate.

Brown also noted a strong similarity between the Texas Tech defense and the Longhorns’ unit directed by Will Muschamp, a former assistant with Willis on Tuberville's staff at Auburn (2006-07).

The Red Raiders have forced seven turnovers in two games, tied for seventh nationally in turnovers gained. Texas is tied for 85th, with two turnovers - none in last week's 34-7 victory over Wyoming. Texas Tech ranks fourth nationally in interceptions (five). Texas is tied for 64th with one.

Granted, the Longhorns are allowing fewer yards and fewer points. But TTU is making more big plays, which usually decides head-to-head matchups. Although the Longhorns have six sacks, a solid number through two games, Texas Tech has nine.

Red Raiders cornerback Will Ford said the Raiders' game plan against Texas is simple.

"Try to bring pressure on the quarterback," Ford told reporters. "Get the defense off the field and our offense on the field to score points."

Defensive tackle Colby Whitlock said players have fully embraced Willis' pressure-based scheme after taking on more of a bend-but-don't-break approach under Leach.

"I've liked everything he's brought to the table so far," Whitlock said of Willis' defensive tweaks. "I think this scheme is going to be more effective than the defense we had last year, and I think it's a great scheme to run."

Don’t be surprised if Saturday night’s battle comes down to turnover margin. If Texas Tech continues to shine in that area, another upset is possible in Lubbock.

Commonalities

Like last season, the two schools open Big 12 Conference play against each other and a single loss could potentially cost either team a shot at the Big 12 South Division title and perhaps, the Big 12 Championship.

The Longhorns avenged a costly loss on this field in 2008 with a 34-24 win in Austin last season.

“I am excited about it,” Tuberville said during the media conference. “Fortunately for us, we get to play it at home. I had the chance to watch this game a couple of years ago, on TV, when Tech won this game. It was probably the game of the decade, to me, in college football. It was an outstanding game played on both sides. It was very thrilling, a lot of excitement; hopefully we will have a lot of the same things in this game coming up.”

The Horns are 44-15 all-time against TTU. Mack Brown is 9-3 against Texas Tech, with all three losses in Lubbock ('98, '02 and the classic showdown featuring the Michael Crabtree game-winning catch in ‘08).

Coaches stats to ponder

• Texas coach Brown is 8-6 SU and 3-10-1 ATS as a conference road favorite of six or less points, including 1-6-1 ATS with the Longhorns.

• Brown is 13-8 SU and 4-17 ATS as a favorite versus undefeated opponents.

• Texas Tech coach Tuberville is 14-9 SU and 16-7 ATS in games against undefeated conference opposition.

• Tuberville is 18-36 ATS versus an opponent off an ATS loss, including 8-25 ATS at home.

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**Udog** · 09-17-2010, 09:28 PM

NCAAF
Write-Up

Saturday's games

Highlighted games
LY, Georgia (+2) won 52-41 at Arkansas, as suspect QB Cox averaged over 20 yards a completion; Murray is upgrade at QB for Dawgs in '10, but star WR Green is still suspended. Georgia is 12-20-1 as home fave since '04; they were outgained by 101 yards last week in Columbia, with Dawgs getting outrushed 189-61. Arkansas has Alabama coming to town next week; they're 4-4 as road dog under Petrino, 1-8 SU on foreign soil.

Temple was booted out of Big East to make room for UConn; Owls lost in OT in last series meeting (12-9, +6 in '08). UConn is 9-3 as road fave since '02, 17-10 vs spread in non-league games. Temple is 7-2-1 as home dog under Golden; they won first two games in dramatic fashion, and do not think they'll look past team that pushed them out of a BCS league. Big East teams are now 1-8-1 vs spread in non-conference games.

San Diego State is 2-0 for first time since '94; they're 9-13-1 as road dog since '06, 3-8-1 vs spread in last 12 non-league games. Mountain West underdogs are 1-4 vs spread in non-league games; Big 12 home favorites are 7-5. Missouri is just 2-6 vs spread as home favorite since '08, but is 14-7 vs spread in last 21 non-league games. Aztecs ran for 244 yards in 41-21 win last week, passed for 319 more, offsetting 106 penalty yards.

Florida State (+8) crushed BYU 54-28 LY, running ball for 313 yards in game where FSU was +5 in turnovers; Seminoles are just 7-18 as home favorite since '05, but are 12-8 vs spread in game following last 20 losses. BYU is 0-3 as road dog since '07, losing by 10-25-24 points; they lost at Air Force last week, giving up 409 rushing yards- this is third tough foe in row for Cougar squad that can't decide which quarterback to play.

Washington is 4-1 as home underdog under Sarkisian; Huskies were up only 13-10 at half vs Syracuse last week before pulling away late- they have big edge in experience at QB, as this is first road start for Martinez, a very mobile QB. Cornhuskers are 4-2 in last six games as road favorite, are 8-2 in non-league games under Pelini. Favorites are 8-3 vs spread in Pac-10's non-league games so far (Pac-10 clubs 1-3 as the dog).

Clemson coach Swinney went to Alabama, so ending Clemson's 13-game skid vs Auburn would be doubly sweet; Clemson is 7-2 as road underdog since '05, but just 4-8 vs spread in last 12 non-league games. Auburn is in SEC sandwich (South Carolina next week); they start four OL seniors, are 8-15 as home favorite since '06. Teams last met in '07, when Auburn (+2) beat Clemson 23-20 in OT in Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Average total in last five Texas-Texas Tech games is 73.4, but with both sides leaning more to run, score will be lower here, on 56th birthday for new Tech coach Tuberville. Senior QB for Tech, while soph Gilbert is making first start in hostile territory. Longhorns are 6-4 in last 10 games as road favorite, Tech is 5-1 as recent home dog. Texas starts 4 seniors on offensive line, Red Raiders start three sophomores.

LSU is 17-1 last 18 games vs Mississippi State, winning last 10 games, but Bulldogs were stopped on 1-yard line with 1:08 left in LY's 30-26 home loss to Tigers, as Mullen has MSU on right track. Bulldogs are 2-2 as road dog under Mullen (12-19-1 in last 32 games before him). LSU is 11-19-1 as home favorite under Miles; they outgained Vandy 392-135 in methodical 27-10 road win in conference opener last week.

Home side won seven of last eight Fresno-Utah State games; Bulldogs won last visit here 30-28 (-15.5- long FG on last play), won last three series games by 11-2-4 points (underdog covered last five series games). Utah State went to Norman, outgained Sooners 442-441, so they've got talent, and QB with 23 career starts. Aggies are 15-5 vs spread in last 20 games as a dog. Could Fresno be looking ahead to Ole Miss next week?

Visitor is 7-1-1 vs spread in last nine Notre Dame-Michigan State games; with average total in last five, 60.0. Three of last five series games were decided by exactly 3 points. Spartans are just 16-27-1 as home favorite since '01; they've run ball for 297-225 yards in winning first two games this year. Irish were 9-6 as road dog under Weis; Kelly's Cincinnati and Central Michigan clubs were 10-5-1 as a road underdog.

Iowa (-3) held Arizona to 8 first downs in 27-17 home win LY, but that was just before Foles became Wildcats' starting QB; Arizona is 9-1-1 as home underdog since '05, 20-10-1 vs spread in last 31 games as the dog. Iowa is 8-1 vs spread last nine road games, but hasn't won game west of Rockies since '87 (first trip west in six years). 12,000 Iowa fans going to this game. Big 11 teams are 5-3-1 as non-conference fave, 0-1-1 on road.

UCLA gave up 66 points in losing its first two games and was booed at home in last game (35-0 loss to Stanford); now Bruins are home dog to a team from Conference USA. Bruins were 0-3 as home dog LY, after 11-2 run as home dog from '02-'08. UCLA is 14-6 vs spread in last 20 games out of Pac-10. Houston is 1-8 as road favorite under Sumlin (home team is 16-2 vs spread in Cougar games since he became Houston's coach).

Stanford plays Notre Dame next week, better not look past Wake Forest squad that was down 17-3 at half LY, rallied to beat Cardinal 24-17 in game where Wake outrushed Stanford 251-115. Deacons are 2-5 as road underdog since '07, after being 17-7 in previous 24 tries. Stanford is 13-5 as home favorite since '02, 7-3 under Harbaugh- they crushed UCLA in Rose Bowl last week 35-0. If not for revenge, this would be trap game.

Rest of the Card
-- West Virginia is 6-13 vs spread in last 19 games as favorite, 3-8 as HF under Stewart; they won last three games vs Maryland by average score of 36-19. Maryland is 11-21 vs spread in game after its last 32 wins.
-- Underdog covered last three Iowa St-Kansas St games; Snyder is 32-18 vs spread in his last 50 Big 12 games. Cyclones are 6-1 vs spread in last seven games as a road dog. KState blocked PAT to win 24-23 LY.
-- Purdue is 7-13 as home favorite since '05; they won last seven games vs Ball State by average score of 38-15. Cardinals are 13-3 as a road dog the last four years, 6-0 the last two seasons.
-- Illinois is 4-9 as home favorite since '06, 3-11 in non-league contests. Northern Illinois coach Kill has been in hospital; the coordinators have been running practice this week. NIU is 5-2 as road dog under Kill.
-- Ohio U (+33) led 14-12 after three quarters in Columbus two years ago, lost 26-14. Bobcats are 10-5-1 as road dog since '06. Buckeyes are 7-2 vs spread in last nine games as a home favorite.

-- Penn State was 1-6 as home favorite LY, after being 14-7 from '05-'08; they're 3-4 vs spread in game after last seven losses. Kent State is 11-8 as road underdog since '06- they were down 6-3 at half at BC last week.
-- Georgia Tech is 10-2 in last 12 games vs North Carolina; home side is 4-1 in last five series games. UNC is 10-19 as home favorite since '06-- not sure what players are suspended. Tech is 9-3 vs spread on road.
-- Vanderbilt is 20-5-1 vs spread as road dog since '04; they won 23-17 in last visit to Oxford (+7). Ole Miss is 7-3 as home favorite with Nutt as coach. Vandy was 10-27/69 passing in LY's 23-7 loss to Rebels.
-- Virginia Tech is smarting after loss to I-AA JMU; they're 5-11-2 in its non-ACC games, 9-12-1 as home favorite since '06. Last three games vs East Carolina had average total-- 31.3. ECU is 14-5 as road dog since '05.
-- Oklahoma State is 12-6 as home favorite since '06; they struggled with Troy last week, winning 41-38 (-13) despite five turnovers, 139 penalty yards. Tulsa is 6-13-1 vs spread in last 20 road games.

-- Alabama is 6-1 as road favorite since '06; they're at Arkansas, very big SEC game. Duke is 5-17 as home dog since '05; coach Cutcliffe is Bama grad. Duke (+5) scored 48 points last week and still didn't cover.
-- Hawai'i has been on mainland all week after winning at Army; they are 7-4 vs spread in last 11 games as road dog. Underdog is 8-3 vs spread in Colorado's last 11 home games. Big 12 home favorites are 7-5.
-- Colorado State is 1-7 as road dog under Fairchild, losing 51-6 last week in Reno. Miami OH is 1-7-1 as home favorite since '06, but they hung in at Florida in opener. MWC underdogs are 1-4 in non-league games.
-- Florida is 8-3 as road favorite since '07 (16-10 overall in SEC); they've won last five games vs Tennessee, winning 21-20/30-6 in last two visits here. Vols gave up 45 consecutive points in loss to Oregon last week.
-- Washington State beat SMU in OT LY after being down 24-7, running two INTs back for TDs. Coogs are 10-18 vs spread after win since '03. Mustangs outgained Wazzu 504-276; they're 1-7 as home fave since '07.

-- Arizona State is 8-21-1 vs spread in last 30 games as road dog, 2-6-1 in Erickson era. Wisconsin is 15-8 in non-league games since '05, 4-6 last 10 games as home favorite. Big 11 home favorites are 5-2 vs spread.
-- Oregon State is 10-6 as home favorite since '06; they lost 63-27 in last game vs Louisville (+13, '05). Cardinals are 2-5-1 as road dog since '08. Big East teams are 1-8-1 vs spread in non-conference games.
-- Oklahoma is 17-7-1 as home favorite since '06; tough to prepare for Air Force's option attack in one week. Falcons ran ball for 409 yards in MWC win over BYU last week; they're 11-9-1 as road dog since '04.
-- Central Michigan is 11-8-1 as road favorite since '01; they won 56-8 in this game LY, after dog covered three of previous four in series. Average total in last three series games is 88.3. EMU is 5-9 as a home underdog.
-- Baylor is 7-3 as road dog under Briles; they lost 17-7/27-0 in last two games vs TCU, a former SWC rival. Frogs are 18-6 as home faves since '05- they have TV game vs local rival on deck next Friday.

-- Underdogs are 8-3 vs spread in C-USA games, with C-USA clubs 0-3 as non-league favorite. Marshall (+3) outrushed Bowling Green 246-10 in LY's 17-10 win. Falcons allowed 416 rush yards in losing first couple games, but they did cover both.
-- Navy is 1-5 as road favorite since '07; they ran ball for 290 yards LY in 32-14 win (-7.5) over Louisiana Tech, which is 6-0 as home underdog since '07. WAC teams are 8-3 vs spread, 5-3 as an underdog.
-- Central Florida was energized last week by freshman QB Godfrey, an electric runner; Knights were 2-0 as road fave LY, after being 1-9 from '03-'08. Buffalo is 10-8 as a home underdog since 2004.
-- Kentucky is 5-7 as home favorite since '07; they have SEC opener at Florida next week, figure to hold back some vs Akron club that lost 29-3 at home to Syracuse, and is 6-9-1 as road underdog since 2007.
-- Western Michigan won last four games vs Toledo, with road team 3-0 vs spread in last three; Broncos are 7-10 as home fave since '05. Toledo is 6-14 in last 20 games as road dog, even after last week's win at Ohio.

-- Rice pulled out wild 32-31 win at North Texas last week; they're 1-4-1 in last six games as road dog, after being 16-5 from '00-'08. Northwestern is 6-13 in last 19 non-league tilts; they're 0-4 as road fave since '07.
-- Utah's last two visits to New Mexico were both decided by 3 points, but '10 Lobos are awful, giving up 124 points in first two games, losing 72-0/52-17. New Mexico had 16 penalties/145 yards last week.
-- Boise State won 17-10/24-14 in last two games vs Wyoming club that figures to be emotional in first home game after death of teammate in car crash. Cowboys are 3-6 as a home underdog since 2007.
-- Road team covered last five New Mexico State-UTEP games. Miners are just 5-12 in last 17 games as home favorite- they gave up 656 yards last week, 300+ both running/passing. Aggies are 7-4-1 as a road dog.
-- UNLV is 8-20-1 as road dog since '04. Idaho is 2-7 as home favorite since '01; they threw five INTs, gave up 360 rushing yards in last week's loss at Nebraska. MWC underdogs are 1-4 vs spread this year.

-- Indiana is 1-9 SU on road last two years; they're 0-3-1 as a road fave since '00- they beat Western Kentucky 31-13 in '08, gaining 450 yards. WKU was down 42-14 at half of 63-28 loss at Kentucky last week.
-- North Texas is 2-6 as home dog since '08; they lost 32-31 to Rice here last week. Army is 0-4 as road favorite since '00; they lost to Hawai'i at home last week- they won here 17-13 (+2) late last season.
-- Home team won last five ULMonroe-Arkansas State games, as ULM lost last two visits here, 10-6/37-29. Monroe is 19-11 vs spread in last 20 games as road dog. ASU is 8-11 as home favorite since '05.
-- Florida Int'l is 7-11 vs spread as road dog under Cristobal; they lost a tough 19-14 game to Rutgers last week, but outgained Knights 371-172. Texas A&M covered six of last seven tries as a home favorite.
-- Memphis allowed 49 points in losing each of its first two games, but they're playing wrong QB; this is big game for them, with MTSU QB Dasher out for this game again (suspended). Tigers are 6-8 as home dog.
-- Troy lost 41-38 at Oklahoma State last week; they outgained UAB by 266 yards in LY's 31-14 win. Trojans are 8-5 in last 13 games as fave on road. Blazers are 11-5-2 vs spread as home underdog since '00.

**Udog** · 09-18-2010, 08:48 AM

Hey, Dennis! I see you're looking around in here. Good luck today! Great to see you!

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