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**Udog** · 09-06-2011, 09:57 AM

**Udog** · 09-06-2011, 09:59 AM

College football odds: Week 2 opening line report

Week 1 of the college football season is nearly in the books, but people are still mourning in Eugene and Athens while others in Boise are still partying.

Time to take a look at next week's betting board. Every week during the college football season, we analyze how the pros set the lines.

Oklahoma State (-13) vs. Arizona

Two teams that went relatively untested vs. cupcakes at home battle on Thursday. But Arizona has never been one to shy away from scheduling up -- on the road -- and this is a perfect example.

Oklahoma State -- surprise, surprise -- has plenty of firepower and showed it vs. Louisiana Lafayette. Brandon Weeden threw for 390 yards and three scores, and Quinn Sharp nailed four field goals in a 61-34 win. And it’s that kind of firepower that has the important guys in Las Vegas leaning toward the Cowboys.

“Oklahoma State can put a lot of points on the board, but they can give up a few, too. That’s their game, and it works for them,” John Avello of the Wynn Hotel Sportsbook told ***********. “You have to go close to two touchdowns. OSU is at home, and with Arizona, I expect an average year.”

Arizona State (-5) vs. Missouri

A 17-6 win over Miami, Ohio at home isn’t exactly the way Missouri wanted to tune up for this lengthy road trip. The Tigers were sloppy and only gained 21 more yards than the RedHawks did.

So, there’s not a lot of confidence from the pros, as Missouri packs its bags for Tempe. Especially after the Sun Devils danced all over UC Davis, 48-14.

“Arizona State looked good in the opener, went 6-6 last year, and has everyone coming back,” Avello said. “I still expect Missouri to have a big season, and they usually play well in this type of a game. But they have to show it first.”

Wisconsin (-16) vs. Oregon State

It was a tough week for the Beaver State. But you can forgive Oregon for losing to LSU, 40-27. For Oregon State, a 29-28 loser to Sacramento State? Different story.

Listen, the Beavers have plenty of time to turn it around. It’s not like they were in the national title hunt, and needed to stay undefeated. And that’s a good thing, because a trip to Wisconsin is not what the doctor ordered. As such, the books have no choice but to inflate the Badgers.

“But you have to be careful,” Avello said. “Riley usually gets a bunch out of his team, and Oregon State has a way of playing their best ball on the road. So I went with 16, and then I’ll see where the players push me on this one.”

Mississippi State (-1) at Auburn

The Tigers pulled off a great escape vs. Utah State, 42-38, but don’t let it fool you. Auburn has serious issues on defense, and it’s only going to get tougher. On the other hand, Mississippi State couldn’t have done much more vs. Memphis, whipping the Tigers, 59-14.

So with two programs seemingly headed in different directions, the line is low, and it’s up to the midweek sharp players to see where it goes.

“If you want to look at history, Auburn plays well in SEC openers, but this will be tough,” Avello said. “Memphis was not a good indication, it wasn’t close. But Mississippi State was 9-4 last year, and they have a bunch coming back on defense.”

Alabama (-11) at Penn State

A few weeks from now, it’ll probably be clear that this is not a vintage Penn State team. Quarterback play is iffy, the offensive line is in flux, Joe Paterno’s coaching from the press box, and the schedule is a bear.

The Nittany Lions whacked Indiana State, 41-7, but the party’s over. The Crimson Tide will probably be the fastest, fiercest defense Paterno’s crew sees all year.

“Alabama has to be a heavy favorite,” Avello said. “They looked good on paper, they looked good on the field. Playing at Penn State is never an easy task. But Alabama looks too good.”

Oregon (-21.5) vs. Nevada

It figured to be a difficult opener for new-look Nevada anyway, without departed quarterback Colin Kaepernick. But now that the Ducks are 0-1 and have lost two in a row? Look out.

Oregon showed it can be had on defense, vs. LSU, so that might help the Wolf Pack. But, in the end, the speed and athleticism that the Ducks still have, plus the bounceback factor, made this a large one.

“The quarterback certainly made a difference, and that will be a very big loss for Nevada,” Avello said. “But the team is well coached and you have to beware. That said, they’re going to catch a team that’s going to be a little mad. And Oregon is just so tough at home anyway.”

South Carolina (-1.5) at Georgia

The talent, depth, and standings all say that South Carolina is the team to beat. The Gamecocks rallied to defeat East Carolina, 56-37, and showed the nation that maybe, just maybe, all the hype surrounding Steve Spurrier’s squad is deserved.

But home teams in the SEC always attract some value, and now it’s abundantly clear that the Bulldogs are playing for coach Mark Richt’s future, as well.

“South Carolina woke up in the second half vs. East Carolina,” Avello said. “But Georgia is a much-improved team, it may just take a while for you to see that. They just ran into a great Boise State team. I still expect them to be tough here.”

Texas (-5) vs. BYU

Hard to believe the Longhorns are under the radar. Unranked to begin, Texas hammered Rice, 34-9, and will welcome BYU to its second straight road game.

The Cougars, who seem comfortable as independents, rallied to dodge Ole Miss, 14-13, but the Longhorns are not the Rebels. There’s a ways to go in Austin, clearly, but Texas isn’t about to be an underdog at home just yet.

“BYU was lucky to get that win vs. Ole Miss, but they did play well on defense,” Avello said. “Texas is coming off a good outing, but they were supposed to. We’ll see how they play against a tougher opponent here.”

Southern Cal (-6.5) vs. Utah

As the Big Ten season rolls on -- and Minnesota struggles, as expected -- USC’s 19-17 escape vs. the Gophers will probably look less impressive. But as for now, it’s all the books have to go on. So, advantage USC.

And the Utes might find the sledding tough in the Pac-12 anyway, especially after a ho-hum win over Montana State, 27-10.

“Minnesota played USC so tough. I think Utah is OK, but it’s hard to say, so this one was tough,” Avello said. “Utah usually plays well on the road, so I can’t lay too much. USC is going to be a good team soon, just not this year.”

Notre Dame (-1.5) at Michigan

It looked like this patented, early-season matchup might have a little juice to it when the schedule first came out, didn’t it? Two still-new coaches -- one in his first year, the other in his second -- two programs on the way back, two fan bases that feel they’ve paid enough dues. It had all the makings.

Well, it still has intrigue. But that’s due to the public now waiting to see if the Irish fall to 0-2 in a season that had so much promise. But be careful. Notre Dame moved the ball well vs. South Florida. If they limit turnovers, this week could be a different story.

“They played awful. Coach (Brian Kelly) was really angry and I expect him to stay angry this week in practice,” Avello said. “That’s why I like Notre Dame here. I really think they can bounce back.”

**Udog** · 09-06-2011, 09:59 AM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Week 2

Thursday, September 8

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ARIZONA (1 - 0) at OKLAHOMA ST (1 - 0) - 9/8/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 61-87 ATS (-34.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

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

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Friday, September 9

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MISSOURI (1 - 0) at ARIZONA ST (1 - 0) - 9/9/2011, 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (1 - 0) at LOUISVILLE (1 - 0) - 9/9/2011, 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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Saturday, September 10

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OREGON ST (0 - 1) at WISCONSIN (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in road games in September games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 83-58 ATS (+19.2 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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IOWA (1 - 0) at IOWA ST (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 2-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 2-0 straight up against IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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C MICHIGAN (1 - 0) at KENTUCKY (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 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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SAN DIEGO ST (1 - 0) at ARMY (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARMY is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
ARMY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against Mountain West conference opponents since 1992.

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

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TOLEDO (1 - 0) at OHIO ST (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 1-0 straight up against TOLEDO 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (1 - 0) at AUBURN (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 12:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI 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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RUTGERS (1 - 0) at N CAROLINA (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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N ILLINOIS (1 - 0) at KANSAS (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 48-72 ATS (-31.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

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

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UTEP (1 - 0) at SMU (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 2-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 1-1 straight up against UTEP 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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CINCINNATI (1 - 0) at TENNESSEE (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 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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TULSA (0 - 1) at TULANE (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 60-92 ATS (-41.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TULANE is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 2-0 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 2-0 straight up against TULANE 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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VIRGINIA TECH (1 - 0) at E CAROLINA (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 41-19 ATS (+20.1 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road games since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 56-33 ATS (+19.7 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 107-73 ATS (+26.7 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 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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NEW MEXICO ST (0 - 1) at MINNESOTA (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 56-80 ATS (-32.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

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

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HAWAII (1 - 0) at WASHINGTON (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

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

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NEVADA (1 - 0) at OREGON (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 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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CALIFORNIA (1 - 0) at COLORADO (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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STANFORD (1 - 0) at DUKE (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ALABAMA (1 - 0) at PENN ST (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ALABAMA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TCU (0 - 1) at AIR FORCE (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 1-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against AIR FORCE 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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NC STATE (1 - 0) at WAKE FOREST (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against NC STATE 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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PURDUE (1 - 0) at RICE (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
RICE is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
RICE is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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SOUTHERN MISS (1 - 0) at MARSHALL (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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S CAROLINA (1 - 0) at GEORGIA (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 1-1 straight up against S 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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TEMPLE (1 - 0) at AKRON (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 2-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 2-0 straight up against AKRON 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 (0 - 1) at NEBRASKA (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 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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VIRGINIA (1 - 0) at INDIANA (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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BYU (1 - 0) at TEXAS (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 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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UAB (1 - 0) at FLORIDA (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 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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BALL ST (1 - 0) at S FLORIDA (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 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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NEW MEXICO (0 - 1) at ARKANSAS (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field 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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UNLV (0 - 1) at WASHINGTON ST (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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CONNECTICUT (1 - 0) at VANDERBILT (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
VANDERBILT is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 1-0 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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UTAH (1 - 0) at USC (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

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

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BOSTON COLLEGE (0 - 1) at UCF (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UCF is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 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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NOTRE DAME (0 - 1) at MICHIGAN (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-0 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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SAN JOSE ST (0 - 1) at UCLA (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 3-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
UCLA is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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FLA ATLANTIC (0 - 1) at MICHIGAN ST (1 - 0) - 9/10/2011, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points since 1992.
FLA ATLANTIC is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA ATLANTIC is 1-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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MEMPHIS (0 - 1) at ARKANSAS ST (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 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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HOUSTON (1 - 0) at NORTH TEXAS (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
NORTH TEXAS is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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NAVY (1 - 0) at W KENTUCKY (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 118-85 ATS (+24.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 118-85 ATS (+24.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 58-27 ATS (+28.3 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 58-27 ATS (+28.3 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 110-77 ATS (+25.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 74-49 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NAVY is 61-30 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 1-0 against the spread versus NAVY over the last 3 seasons
NAVY is 1-0 straight up against W KENTUCKY 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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GEORGIA TECH (1 - 0) at MIDDLE TENN ST (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing with 8 days rest since 1992.

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

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LA LAFAYETTE (0 - 1) at KENT ST (0 - 1) - 9/10/2011, 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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**Udog** · 09-06-2011, 10:00 AM

NCAAF

Week 2

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Trend Report
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Thursday, September 8

8:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Arizona is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma State's last 9 games at home
Oklahoma State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

Friday, September 9

7:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. LOUISVILLE
Florida International is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida International is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Louisville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
MISSOURI vs. ARIZONA STATE
Missouri is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Missouri is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Arizona State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Arizona State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Saturday, September 10

12:00 PM
FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. MICHIGAN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Florida Atlantic's last 12 games
Florida Atlantic is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

12:00 PM
IOWA vs. IOWA STATE
Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Iowa State's last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Iowa State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Iowa

12:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. ILLINOIS
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois's last 6 games at home
Illinois is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

12:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. KENTUCKY
Central Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 6 games on the road
Kentucky is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

12:00 PM
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. ARMY
San Diego State is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
San Diego State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Army is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Army is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
OREGON STATE vs. WISCONSIN
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 7 games on the road
Oregon State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 5 games
Wisconsin is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

12:00 PM
TOLEDO vs. OHIO STATE
Toledo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ohio State's last 12 games at home

12:20 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. AUBURN
Mississippi State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Auburn
Mississippi State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Auburn
Auburn is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Mississippi State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Auburn's last 6 games when playing Mississippi State

12:30 PM
RUTGERS vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Rutgers is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games
North Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

1:00 PM
NORFOLK ST vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Norfolk St is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
West Virginia is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games at home

1:00 PM
ALABAMA STATE vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
No trends available
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games at home

1:00 PM
MAINE vs. PITTSBURGH
Maine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Maine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

2:00 PM
N. COLORADO vs. COLORADO STATE
N. Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado State is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games
Colorado State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home

3:30 PM
CALIFORNIA vs. COLORADO
California is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
California is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 10 games at home

3:30 PM
TCU vs. AIR FORCE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of TCU's last 9 games on the road
TCU is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Air Force is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing TCU

3:30 PM
HAWAII vs. WASHINGTON
Hawaii is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Hawaii's last 10 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

3:30 PM
STANFORD vs. DUKE
Stanford is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Stanford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Duke is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. MINNESOTA
New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Mexico State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
CINCINNATI vs. TENNESSEE
Cincinnati is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cincinnati is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tennessee's last 8 games at home
Tennessee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

3:30 PM
TULSA vs. TULANE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games when playing Tulane
Tulsa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tulane is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Tulane is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa

3:30 PM
WOFFORD vs. CLEMSON
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Clemson's last 10 games
Clemson is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home

3:30 PM
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. NORTHWESTERN
Eastern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Northwestern is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
Northwestern is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

3:30 PM
ALABAMA vs. PENN STATE
Alabama is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Alabama is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Penn State is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
Penn State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

3:30 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. EAST CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia Tech's last 8 games
East Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of East Carolina's last 5 games

3:30 PM
NEVADA vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada's last 5 games
Nevada is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nevada

3:30 PM
PURDUE vs. RICE
Purdue is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Purdue's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 6 games
Rice is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games

3:30 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. WAKE FOREST
North Carolina State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wake Forest
North Carolina State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wake Forest
Wake Forest is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Wake Forest is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against North Carolina State

3:30 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. MARSHALL
Southern Miss is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Marshall
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Miss's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Marshall's last 12 games at home
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:30 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. SYRACUSE
Rhode Island is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Rhode Island is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Syracuse is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Syracuse is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

4:30 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. GEORGIA
South Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Georgia
South Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing South Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Georgia's last 10 games when playing South Carolina

5:00 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. IDAHO
No trends available
Idaho is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Idaho's last 5 games

5:00 PM
UNLV vs. WASHINGTON STATE
UNLV is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
UNLV is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington State is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games

6:00 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. MISSISSIPPI
Southern Illinois is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Southern Illinois is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Mississippi is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Mississippi is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

6:00 PM
STONY BROOK vs. BUFFALO
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

6:00 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. WYOMING
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Wyoming is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Wyoming is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

6:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. AKRON
Temple is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Temple's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Akron's last 5 games
Akron is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Temple

6:00 PM
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN vs. FLORIDA STATE
Charleston Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charleston Southern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida State's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. KANSAS
Northern Illinois is 11-1-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Northern Illinois is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas's last 6 games
Kansas is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games

7:00 PM
GARDNER-WEBB vs. OHIO
Gardner-Webb is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Gardner-Webb is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Ohio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio's last 6 games

7:00 PM
UAB vs. FLORIDA
UAB is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
UAB is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Florida is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Florida is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home

7:00 PM
BALL STATE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ball State's last 8 games
South Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
South Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Central Arkansas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Central Arkansas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Louisiana Tech is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
Louisiana Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
NICHOLLS STATE vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Nicholls State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nicholls State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Western Michigan is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Western Michigan is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas State's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
GRAMBLING STATE vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Grambling State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Grambling State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. NEBRASKA
Fresno State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Fresno State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Nebraska is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska's last 6 games

7:00 PM
VIRGINIA vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games
Virginia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. SOUTHERN METHODIST
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 6 games
Texas El Paso is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Southern Methodist is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Texas El Paso
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Methodist's last 7 games

7:00 PM
NAVY vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Navy is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Navy's last 9 games on the road
Western Kentucky is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Western Kentucky's last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. NORTH TEXAS
Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
North Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of North Texas's last 17 games at home

7:00 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. KENT STATE
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Kent State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Kent State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
BYU vs. TEXAS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of BYU's last 7 games on the road
BYU is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Texas is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games
Texas is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
MORGAN ST vs. BOWLING GREEN
Morgan St is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Morgan St is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 5 games
Bowling Green is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. ARKANSAS
New Mexico is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Mexico's last 15 games
Arkansas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arkansas's last 9 games

7:30 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. VANDERBILT
Connecticut is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Connecticut is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Vanderbilt is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Vanderbilt is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. SOUTHERN CAL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Utah is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Cal's last 5 games
Southern Cal is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Georgia Tech's last 8 games
Middle Tennessee is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

8:00 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Boston College is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 5 games
Central Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Florida's last 6 games

8:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN STATE vs. LSU
Northwestern State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northwestern State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LSU's last 5 games
LSU is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

8:00 PM
WEBER STATE vs. UTAH STATE
Weber State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Weber State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah State's last 5 games at home
Utah State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. MICHIGAN
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Michigan is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. UCLA
San Jose State is 3-12-1 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
San Jose State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
UCLA is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
UCLA is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

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**Udog** · 09-06-2011, 10:21 PM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 2

Thursday, 9/8/2011

ARIZONA at OKLAHOMA ST, 8:00 PM ET ESPN
ARIZONA: 37-58 ATS off ATS win
OKLAHOMA ST: 16-2 ATS after scoring 50+ points

Friday, 9/9/2011

MISSOURI at ARIZONA ST, 10:30 PM ET ESPN
MISSOURI: 10-1 Under 1st half of season
ARIZONA ST: 8-0 Under off ATS loss

FLA INTERNATIONAL at LOUISVILLE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
FLA INTERNATIONAL: 8-1 ATS after scoring 37+ points
LOUISVILLE: 10-25 ATS if they committed 4+ TO's last game

Saturday, 9/10/2011

OREGON ST at WISCONSIN, 12:00 PM ET ESPN
OREGON ST: 8-22 ATS in September road games
WISCONSIN: 17-6 ATS at home after scoring 37+ pts

IOWA at IOWA ST, 12:00 PM ET FSN
IOWA: 14-2 Under 1st 2 wks of season
IOWA ST: 17-6 Under in all games

C MICHIGAN at KENTUCKY, 12:00 PM ET ESPNU
C MICHIGAN: 16-32 ATS Away off home game
KENTUCKY: 6-0 Over in home games

SAN DIEGO ST at ARMY, 12:00 PM ET CBSC
SAN DIEGO ST: 12-3 Under off win by 21+ pts
ARMY: 0-7 ATS at home vs. Mountain West Conference

TOLEDO at OHIO ST, 12:00 PM ET Big 10
TOLEDO: 7-0 Under Away if gained 275+ rush yds last game
OHIO ST: 9-0 ATS in home games

MISSISSIPPI ST at AUBURN, 12:20 PM ET
MISSISSIPPI ST: 8-2 ATS as favorite
AUBURN: 8-1 ATS vs. conference

RUTGERS at N CAROLINA, 12:30 PM ET
RUTGERS: 23-9 Under in non-conf games
N CAROLINA: 10-22 ATS in September home games

N ILLINOIS at KANSAS, 7:00 PM ET (TC) | FCS
N ILLINOIS: 9-2 ATS as favorite
KANSAS: 48-72 ATS as underdog

UTEP at SMU, 7:00 PM ET (TC) | FSN
UTEP: 7-20 ATS in September road games
SMU: 12-25 ATS as home favorite

CINCINNATI at TENNESSEE, 3:30 PM ET ESPN2
CINCINNATI: 11-0 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of +4 or better
TENNESSEE: 8-1 Over vs. non-conference

TULSA at TULANE, 3:30 PM ET
TULSA: 21-40 ATS after allowing 37+ points
TULANE: 19-38 ATS as home underdog

VIRGINIA TECH at E CAROLINA, 3:30 PM ET FSN
VIRGINIA TECH: 11-1 ATS on Saturday
E CAROLINA: 11-3 Over in all games

NEW MEXICO ST at MINNESOTA, 3:30 PM ET Big 10
NEW MEXICO ST: 3-13 ATS off home loss by 14+ points
MINNESOTA: 41-20 Over at home

HAWAII at WASHINGTON, 3:30 PM ET FCS
HAWAII: 9-2 ATS on turf
WASHINGTON: 6-21 ATS after a game with a turnover margin of +3 or better

NEVADA at OREGON, 3:30 PM ET FX
NEVADA: 17-6 Over as road underdog
OREGON: 10-0 Over as home favorite

CALIFORNIA at COLORADO, 3:30 PM ET
CALIFORNIA: 3-17 ATS as road favorite of 7 pts or less
COLORADO: 10-1 Over off an Under

STANFORD at DUKE, 3:30 PM ET ESPNU
STANFORD: 6-0 ATS off win by 28+ points
DUKE: 1-5 ATS in September

ALABAMA at PENN ST, 3:30 PM ET ABC
ALABAMA: 6-0 ATS vs. non-conference
PENN ST: 10-0 Under off win by 17+ pts

TCU at AIR FORCE, 3:30 PM ET VERSUS
TCU: 34-14 ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49
AIR FORCE: 16-5 Under off ATS loss where they won SU as favorite

NC STATE at WAKE FOREST, 3:30 PM ET
NC STATE: 9-24 ATS as road favorite
WAKE FOREST: 8-1 Over if the total is between 49.5 and 56

PURDUE at RICE, 3:30 PM ET
PURDUE: 21-9 Over on turf
RICE: 11-2 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less

SOUTHERN MISS at MARSHALL, 3:30 PM ET CBSC
SOUTHERN MISS: 23-9 ATS Away 1st month of season
MARSHALL: 13-30 ATS off non-conf game

S CAROLINA at GEORGIA, 4:30 PM ET ESPN
S CAROLINA: 17-7 Under 1st two wks of season
GEORGIA: 2-8 ATS as underdog

TEMPLE at AKRON, 6:00 PM ET
TEMPLE: 13-3 ATS on Saturday
AKRON: 2-6 ATS as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points

FRESNO ST at NEBRASKA, 7:00 PM ET Big 10
FRESNO ST: 6-0 Over Away on Saturday
NEBRASKA: 20-36 ATS off home win by 28+ pts

VIRGINIA at INDIANA, 7:00 PM ET Big 10
VIRGINIA: 5-1 ATS as favorite
INDIANA: 1-10 ATS at home off SU loss as favorite

BYU at TEXAS, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
BYU: 7-0 Under as underdog
TEXAS: 4-8 ATS as home favorite

UAB at FLORIDA, 7:00 PM ET
UAB: 11-3 ATS as road dog of 21.5+ points
FLORIDA: 8-2 ATS vs. non-conference

BALL ST at S FLORIDA, 7:00 PM ET
BALL ST: 9-2 ATS as road underdog
S FLORIDA: 10-0 Under after win by 6pts or less

NEW MEXICO at ARKANSAS, 7:00 PM ET - Little Rock, AR ESPNU
NEW MEXICO: 1-8 ATS 1st month of season
ARKANSAS: 8-0 ATS at home after scoring 50+ pts

UNLV at WASHINGTON ST, 5:00 PM ET (TC)
UNLV: 1-10 ATS as road underdog
WASHINGTON ST: 3-10 ATS off win by 35+ pts

CONNECTICUT at VANDERBILT, 7:30 PM ET (TC)
CONNECTICUT: 31-12 ATS off ATS loss
VANDERBILT: 0-7 ATS off win by 28+ pts

UTAH at USC, 7:30 PM ET VERSUS
UTAH: 43-23 ATS as underdog
USC: 3-11 ATS off SU win

BOSTON COLLEGE at UCF, 8:00 PM ET CSBC
BOSTON COLLEGE: 9-0 Under vs. non-conference
UCF: 14-4 ATS as favorite

NOTRE DAME at MICHIGAN, 8:00 PM ET ESPN
NOTRE DAME: 3-12 ATS as favorite
MICHIGAN: 1-4 ATS as home dog

SAN JOSE ST at UCLA, 10:00 PM ET FCS
SAN JOSE ST: 3-11 ATS in road games
UCLA: 24-9 ATS at home vs. non-conference

Added Games

FLA ATLANTIC at MICHIGAN ST, 12:00 PM ET ESPN2
FLA ATLANTIC: 2-14 ATS as road underdog of 21.5+ pts
MICHIGAN ST: 15-4 Over after allowing 9 points or less last game

MEMPHIS at ARKANSAS ST, 7:00 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 4-16 ATS on grass field
ARKANSAS ST: 2-8 ATS as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points

HOUSTON at NORTH TEXAS, 7:00 PM ET
HOUSTON: 8-1 Over off home win
NORTH TEXAS: 2-14 ATS as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points

NAVY at W KENTUCKY, 7:00 PM ET
NAVY: 35-13 ATS off home win
W KENTUCKY: 8-2 Under as home dog

GEORGIA TECH at MIDDLE TENN ST, 7:00 PM ET
GEORGIA TECH: 16-6 ATS playing w/ 8 days rest
MIDDLE TENN ST: 16-3 Under off road loss

LA LAFAYETTE at KENT ST, 7:00 PM ET
LA LAFAYETTE: 6-0 ATS off loss by 17+ pts
KENT ST: 3-12 ATS after scoring 9 points or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 09-07-2011, 08:00 AM

Instant replay: College football Week 1 betting recap

It wasn’t the most dynamic opening weekend of college football, was it?

With the rotten weather, a pile of dud performances, and very few contests going down to the wire, we waded into the football season waters – instead of our usual cannonball.

The good news, of course, is that with live college football comes real live odds on games that actually mean something. After each week of football, we’ll recap all the betting goodies from college and the pros.

Let’s dig in.

Tally Ho

The real betting discrepancy in Week 1 was in the tally of the totals. Based on Covers.com’s odds just before kickoff the over dominated throughout the opening week, going 53-24.

Meanwhile, Week 1 college underdogs narrowly edged favorites 40-37, but only six of those pups won outright - Northwestern (+6), South Florida (+10), Ball State (+5), LSU (+3.5), Richmond (+12) and Sacramento State (+24).

The South Florida Bulls were one of the big winners, by dropping Notre Dame 23-20, while LSU manhandled Oregon in a 40-27 blowout in the game everybody was waiting for.

Outside of those games, the weather that caused delays across the country really was the big story – just ask Western Michigan supporters. Set as 14-point underdogs against Michigan, the Broncos were down 34-10 in the third quarter when the game had to be delayed due to thunderstorms. College games need to go 55 minutes for an official result, so the 44-minute win did nothing for Wolverines bettors.

Top performers

I haven’t personally got into college football fantasy – at least not yet – but some of the kids had themselves huge days to get the season going even though their teams didn’t live up to expectations.

-USC’s 19-17 win over Minnesota left a lot to be desired considering he Trojans were 24-point favorites, but on the bright side, quarterback Matt Barkley completed 34 passes while Robert Woods had 17 catches – both school records.

-Oregon State true freshman Malcom Agnew leads the nation with 223 yards following last weekend’s upset loss in overtime to Sacramento State. Agnew reached paydirt three times, but the Beavers dropped a 29-28 decision as a 27.5-point favorite.

**Udog** · 09-08-2011, 06:06 AM

College football Top 25 betting cheat sheet: Week 2

Find out the facts for every Top 25 college football matchup on the Week 2 board in the weekly cheat sheet.

Thursday

Arizona Wildcats at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-12.5, 60)

Why Arizona will cover: OSU allowed 34 points by Louisiana-Lafayette last week, which bodes well for the Wildcats’ rebuilding offense.

Why Oklahoma State will cover: The Cowboys unloaded 61 points last week – but didn’t cover. A young defense should have learned a lot from Week 1. Arizona was just 4-8 ATS in 2010.

Points: How Arizona will slow OSU is a mystery. But the Wildcats have the potential to keep up.

Friday

Missouri Tigers at Arizona State Sun Devils (+6, 49)

Why Missouri will cover: The Tigers’ offense struggled in a 17-6 win over Miami-Ohio, but fireworks are still expected from this unit.

Why Arizona State will cover: ASU has the quickness on defense to keep up, and the offense, led by an experienced offensive line, and could wear down Mizzou. ASU was a shocking 8-1-1 ATS in 2010.

Points: Both teams have offenses that can put up big numbers.

Saturday

Florida Atlantic Owls at Michigan State Spartans (-33, 48)

Why Florida Atlantic will cover: MSU won’t throw anything out that the Owls didn’t see at Florida last week (of course, the 35-point underdog Owls lost by 38). And they only lost 30-17 to the Spartans last year.

Why Michigan State will cover: The defense should be suffocating and the offense is loaded. MSU may have the spread covered by halftime.

Points: Michigan State may have to do close to all of the scoring, a tough proposition.

Toledo Rockets at Ohio State Buckeyes (-21.5, 53)

Why Toledo will cover: One of the top teams in the MAC, Toledo returns 17 starters and could present problems for a still-meshing OSU squad, at least early on.

Why Ohio State will cover: OSU looked better than expected in last week’s opening victory. And the team gets key players back from suspension. Plus, these two teams played two seasons ago, with OSU winning 38-0. Other Ohio teams don’t fare well in Columbus.

Points: The over in Toledo games in was 8-5 last year. The over also hit in Ohio State’s first four games last season.

Oregon State Beavers at Wisconsin Badgers (-13.5, 60)

Why Oregon State will cover: The Badgers didn’t cover in an easy win over UNLV last week, and went 0-5 ATS in its first five games last year. Spread attacks have bothered Wisconsin. And you’re not going to find a more determined team to erase the memory of a Week 1 loss (Sacramento State).

Why Wisconsin will cover: The Beavers return just three starters from a 64th-ranked defense, including one in their front seven. Not good news against UW’s punishing ground attack.

Points: The over hit in the Beavers’ first six games of ’2010. The Badgers scored under 30 points only once last season.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers (+1, 62)

Why Mississippi State will cover: The Bulldogs looked great in a 59-17 thrashing over Memphis, while the Tigers would have lost to Utah State it not for a recovered onside kick. Its offense returned eight starters from 2010 and is expecting a breakout year.

Why Auburn will cover: Redemption will be a big motivator for Auburn. Auburn is 7-2 ATS vs. MSU its last nine meetings. We’ll see how Mississippi State reacts to being a SEC road favorite.

Points: Auburn will need to improve across the board to get over this total, but that’s possible.

Stanford Cardinal at Duke Blue Devils (+20, 58)

Why Stanford will cover: The Cardinal scored 35 points or more in all but one game last year. How is Duke going to handle that offense?

Why Duke will cover: The Blue Devils should be able to throw the ball this season. It didn’t happen well enough in Week 1 in a loss to Richmond. But if they can score 3-4 times, that forces Stanford to score in the 50s.

Points: Stanford’s going to score a ton. The question is whether Duke holds up its bargain and put a few points on the board.

TCU Horned Frogs at Air Force Falcons (+7, 61)

Why TCU will cover: TCU poured on 48 points against Baylor last week, but has something to prove defensively. Air Force might get caught in a TCU rampage.

Why Air Force will cover: Teams not ready for the Falcons’ triple-option can get burnt big time. And its defense is better than most think, despite limited size up front.

Points: Both teams have offenses that can spell trouble, but both have defenses that are motivated to improve upon last week’s effort.

Nevada Wolf Pack at Oregon Ducks (-22, 63)

Why Nevada will cover: Nevada is coming off a strong 13-1 campaign and wants to prove that Boise State isn’t the only mid-major program with annual big-boy beating chops. Plus, LSU exposed major flaws in Oregon last week.

Why Oregon will cover: The Ducks piled on lesser teams in 2010, and should be angry following the national TV embarrassment to LSU.

Points: It’s hard to imagine Oregon’s offense getting shut down as it did last week. Nevada can score, too.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Penn State Nittany Lions (+12, 49)

Why Alabama will cover: Loaded on both sides, Alabama should be too much for Penn State to hang with. The Tide went 4-0 ATS in non-conference games last year, so they don’t wait for the SEC to get physical. PSU’s run defense is suspect.

Why Penn State will cover: The Lions got shut down by the Tide last year 24-3, but now the series is in Happy Valley and PSU has something to prove. A potential strong run unit could take Alabama out of its game.

Points: Both teams have the potential to put up big numbers, but both have the defenses to hold the other down. Has the potential to be a grinder.

Virginia Tech Hokies at East Carolina Pirates (+19, 67)

Why Virginia Tech will cover: The Hokies didn’t take Appalachian State for granted, like it did in a loss to James Madison last season. They were still an impressive 10-3 ATS in 2010. Virginia Tech will run, run, run, and ECU was among the nation’s worst at defending the rush last year.

Why East Carolina will cover: Neat stat of the day: The Pirates went 6-0 in games it covered and 0-7 in games it didn’t in 2010. The Pirates hung with South Carolina before running out of gas in the second half.

Points: Judging by Week 1’s results, there should be loads of scores, especially from the Hokies.

South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Bulldogs (+1, 54)

Why South Carolina will cover: The Gamecocks have covered in their last four games against the Bulldogs. Once they made a QB change in their opener, the offense steamrolled to 56 points.

Why Georgia will cover: Despite coming off a down year, it’s always tough to win between the hedges (5-1 at home). USC’s defense is definitely suspect.

Points: The over hit in five of the Gamecocks’ first six games of 2010. Based on the Gamecocks’ efforts so far, both teams should put it in the end zone.

BYU Cougars at Texas Longhorns (-5, 47)

Why BYU will cover: BYU returns nine starters on offense and has a defense that grounded Ole Miss in a 14-13 victory in Week 1. Texas has great underclassmen, but they’re just that; inexperienced underclassmen.

Why Texas will cover: BYU is 1-5 ATS in its last six games. Plus, the Longhorns are on a mission to prove last year’s 5-7 mark was a fluke.

Points: Both teams will rely on stout defenses early on, which could limit scoring overall.

Fresno State Bulldogs at Nebraska Cornhuskers (-24. 52)

Why Fresno State will cover: Sophomore QB Derek Carr is supposed to be the real deal. We’ll find out Saturday.

Why Nebraska will cover: The Bulldogs are young and very inexperienced, which plays into Big Red’s hands, especially in Lincoln.

Points: Fresno couldn’t slow down a mediocre Cal team last week, and now gets an explosive Nebraska crew. Carr could lead the Bulldogs to a few scores.

New Mexico Lobos at Arkansas Razorbacks (-41, 52)

Why New Mexico will cover: It’s a big spread and the Lobos surprised some by holding Colorado State to just 14 points (in a 14-10 loss) and covering.

Why Arkansas will cover: In a 10-win season, the Razorbacks were 9-3 ATS. Their offense should go wild on a Lobos defense that ranks among the nation’s worst.

Points: It would be surprising, but not shocking, to see Arkansas top the total by itself.

UAB Blazers at Florida Gators (-24, 53)

Why UAB will cover: UAB can throw the ball effectively and should have one of C-USA’s top offenses. The Blazers lost to two SEC teams last year, but only by a combined eight points.

Why Florida will cover: The Gators hit the ground running last week under a new coach and system. Confidence should be high and the Gators have the talent to pull away by halftime.

Points: While Florida can score in a hurry, its main focus has been shoring up the defense. That will be tested against a free-wheeling Blazers squad.

**Udog** · 09-08-2011, 06:15 AM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Arizona at Oklahoma State
The Wildcats look to take advantage of an Oklahoma State team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games as a home favorite of 10 1/2 points or greater. Arizona is the pick (+14) according to Dunkel, which has the Cowboys favored by only 7. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+14). Here are all of this week's lined games.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Game 301-302: Arizona at Oklahoma State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 94.878; Oklahoma State 101.728
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 7; 68
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 14; 65 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+14); Over

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Game 303-304: Missouri at Arizona State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 92.625; Arizona State 101.886
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 9 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 7 1/2; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-7 1/2); Under

Game 305-306: Florida International at Louisville (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 81.884; Louisville 87.095
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 5; 53
Vegas Line: Louisville by 3 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-3 1/2); Over

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Game 307-308: Oregon State at Wisconsin (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 86.141; Wisconsin 105.892
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 29 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 20 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-20 1/2); Under

Game 309-310: Iowa at Iowa State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 94.700; Iowa State 83.836
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 11; 41
Vegas Line: Iowa by 6 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-6 1/2); Under

Game 311-312: Central Michigan at Kentucky (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 78.373; Kentucky 86.745
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 8 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 11 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+11 1/2); Over

Game 313-314: San Diego State at Army (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 89.843; Army 81.003
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 9; 58
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 10; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Army (+10); Over

Game 315-316: Toledo at Ohio State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 84.285; Ohio State 100.867
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 16 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 19; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+19); Under

Game 317-318: Mississippi State at Auburn (12:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 101.307; Auburn 93.212
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 8; 49
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 6 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-6 1/2); Under

Game 319-320: Rutgers at North Carolina (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 86.427; North Carolina 94.430
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 8; 53
Vegas Line: North Carolina by by 10 1/2; 48 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+10 1/2); Over

Game 321-322: Northern Illinois at Kansas (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 91.306; Kansas 79.576
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 11 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 6 1/2; 60
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (-6 1/2); Under

Game 323-324: UTEP at SMU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 65.301; SMU 86.642
Dunkel Line: SMU by 21 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: SMU by 19 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-19 1/2); Over

Game 325-326: Cincinnati at Tennessee (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 86.689; Tennessee 96.848
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 10; 55
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 6; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-6); Over

Game 327-328: Tulsa at Tulane (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 86.545; Tulane 76.728
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 10; 61
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 12 1/2; 63 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+12 1/2); Under

Game 329-330: Virginia Tech at East Carolina (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 101.179; East Carolina 85.530
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 15 1/2; 68
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 18 1/2; 64
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+18 1/2); Over

Game 331-332: New Mexico State at Minnesota (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 57.978; Minnesota 85.134
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 27; 50
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 20; 52
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-20); Under

Game 333-334: Hawaii at Washington (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 85.596; Washington 93.904
Dunkel Line: Washington by 8 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Washington by 6; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-6); Under

Game 335-336: Nevada at Oregon (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 88.648; Oregon 111.921
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 23 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Oregon by 27; 63
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+27); Over

Game 337-338: California at Colorado (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 94.147; Colorado 84.506
Dunkel Line: California by 9 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: California by 6; 49
Dunkel Pick: California (-6); Over

Game 339-340: Stanford at Duke (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 109.754; Duke 79.723
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 30; 52
Vegas Line: Stanford by 21; 59
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-21); Under

Game 341-342: Alabama at Penn State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 112.874; Penn State 97.800
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 15; 47
Vegas Line: Alabama by 10; 42
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-10); Over

Game 343-344: TCU at Air Force (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 93.121; Air Force 92.486
Dunkel Line: TCU by 1; 44
Vegas Line: TCU by 2; 49
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (+2); Under

Game 345-346: NC State at Wake Forest (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 87.053; Wake Forest 86.043
Dunkel Line: NC State by 1; 53
Vegas Line: NC State by 2 1/2; 49
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+2 1/2); Over

Game 347-348: Purdue at Rice (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 79.250; Rice 75.653
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 3 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Purdue by 1; 51
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-1); Under

Game 349-350: Southern Mississippi at Marshall (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 86.231; Marshall 80.892
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 5 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 8; 53
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+8); Over

Game 351-352: South Carolina at Georgia (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 100.703; Georgia 93.933
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 7; 48
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 3; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-3); Under

Game 353-354: Temple at Akron (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 91.584; Akron 63.709
Dunkel Line: Temple by 28; 42
Vegas Line: Temple by 15; 45
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-15); Under

Game 355-356: Fresno State at Nebraska (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 81.110; Nebraska 105.463
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 24 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 28; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (+28); Over

Game 357-358: Virginia at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 80.659; Indiana 78.019
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 2 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Virginia by 7; 55
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+7); Under

Game 359-360: BYU at Texas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 88.038; Texas 99.344
Dunkel Line: Texas by 11 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Texas by 7; 48
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-7); Over

Game 361-362: UAB at Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 71.176; Florida 100.081
Dunkel Line: Florida by 29; 57
Vegas Line: Florida by 23; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-23); Over

Game 363-364: Ball State at South Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 80.652; South Florida 97.676
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 17; 46
Vegas Line: South Florida by 20; 50
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+20); Under

Game 365-366: New Mexico at Arkansas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 64.861; Arkansas 105.375
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 40 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 35 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-35 1/2); Over

Game 367-368: UNLV at Washington State (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 70.981; Washington State 87.760
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 17; 52
Vegas Line: Washington State by 14; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-14); Under

Game 369-370: Connecticut at Vanderbilt (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 82.478; Vanderbilt 85.906
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 3 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-2); Over

Game 371-372: Utah at USC (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 90.716; USC 98.073
Dunkel Line: USC by 7 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: USC by 9 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+9 1/2); Under

Game 373-374: Boston College at Central Florida (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 84.746; Central Florida 95.077
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 10 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 7; 44
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-7); Under

Game 375-376: Notre Dame at Michigan (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 97.903; Michigan 97.519
Dunkel Line: Even; 59
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 3 1/2; 55
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+3 1/2); Over

Game 377-378: San Jose State at UCLA (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 65.374; UCLA 92.167
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 27; 43
Vegas Line: UCLA by 21; 48
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-21); Under

Game 379-380: Florida Atlantic at Michigan State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 67.066; Michigan State 94.826
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 28; 53
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 32 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+32 1/2); Over

Game 381-382: Memphis at Arkansas State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 60.615; Arkansas State 78.483
Dunkel Line: Arkansas State by 18; 57
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 14 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (-14 1/2); Over

Game 383-384: Houston at North Texas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 90.396; North Texas 69.793
Dunkel Line: Houston by 20 1/2; 63
Vegas Line: Houston by 22 1/2; 64
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (+22 1/2); Under

Game 385-386: Navy at Western Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 86.497; Western Kentucky 79.209
Dunkel Line: Navy by 7 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Navy by 10; 51
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+10); Under

Game 387-388: Georgia Tech at Middle Tennessee State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 88.836; Middle Tennessee State 76.468
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 12 1/2; 60
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 10 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-10 1/2); Over

Game 389-390: UL-Lafayette at Kent (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL Lafayette 66.820; Kent 77.843
Dunkel Line: Kent by 11; 55
Vegas Line: Kent by 9 1/2; 51
Dunkel Pick: Kent (-9 1/2); Over

OTHER GAMES:

Florida A&M at Hampton (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida A&M 57.528; Hampton 51.429
Dunkel Line: Florida A&M by 6

**Udog** · 09-08-2011, 06:17 AM

NCAAF
Write-Up

Thursday, September 8

Oklahoma State (-4.5) hammered Arizona 36-10 in Alamo Bowl LY, as Cowboys had five sacks and were +4 in turnovers. State is 11-5-1 as a home favorite last three years; they've got nine starters back on offense, with a senior QB (13 starts) who played minor league baseball, so he is a little older. Cowboys have all five starters back on OL. Arizona has five starters back on both sides of ball, with senior QB (22 starts) but the most inexperienced OL in whole country. Since 2008, Wildcats are 2-4-1 against the spread as road underdog.

**Udog** · 09-08-2011, 06:22 AM

NCAAF

Thursday, September 8

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Arizona at Oklahoma State: What bettors need to know
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Arizona Wildcats at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-14.5, 65)

THE STORY: No. 7 Oklahoma State will host Arizona in a rematch of the 2010 Alamo Bowl, in which the Cowboys defeated the Wildcats, 36-10.

Aside from losing their offensive coordinator, Dana Holgorsen, to West Virginia in the offseason, the Cowboys look remarkably similar to last year. Arizona, on the other hand, returns just 10 starters from a team that lost its last five games of the 2010 season after a 7-1 start.

Last year’s meeting was the first since 1942. Oklahoma State is 4-3 all-time against Arizona and has won five of its last six games against Pac-12 teams. Since 2008, Arizona is 10-2 overall in September, but just 2-2 on the road.

TV: ESPN 8 p.m. ET

ABOUT ARIZONA (1-0): Nick Foles threw for 412 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in Arizona’s 41-10 victory over Northern Arizona last week. Foles, a senior quarterback, had four of his TD passes after halftime and threw all five to different receivers. This game represents the first of a brutal four-game stretch for the Wildcats, who will play Stanford, Oregon and USC over the next three weeks.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (1-0): Oklahoma State racked up 666 total yards in last week’s 61-34 victory over Louisiana, the ninth-most yards in school history. In doing so, the Cowboys reached 60 points for the third time in the last 14 games as they scored on all 10 of their red-zone opportunities. The Pokes could have scored more if not for quarterback Brandon Weeden’s three interceptions.

LINE MOVES: The Cowboys opened as high as -15 and has been bet down as low as -14. The total opened at 64.5 points and has moved to 65 since post.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Oklahoma State has won its last two Thursday night games by three points each. The Cowboys defeated Texas A&M 38-35 last year and held off Colorado, 31-28, in 2009.

2. Arizona coach Mike Stoops, now in his eighth season, has defeated a ranked opponent every year since arriving in Tucson.

3. Oklahoma State returns all five of its offensive line starters from last year’s team while Arizona’s offensive line is entirely rebuilt.

TRENDS:

- Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as underdogs of 10.5 or greater.
- Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. Pac-12.
- Over is 6-2 in Wildcats last eight games overall.
- Over is 41-15 in Cowboys last 56 home games.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 45, Arizona 17 – Arizona’s offense looked like world beaters against undermanned Northern Arizona, but the Cowboys present a tougher test.

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**Udog** · 09-09-2011, 08:51 AM

NCAAF

Friday, September 9

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Missouri at Arizona State: What bettors need to know
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Missouri Tigers at Arizona State Sun Devils (-7.5, 52.5)

THE STORY: They’re calling this “Black Out Night” in Tempe, Ariz., as fans of No. 23 Arizona State are encouraged to wear black and the team will debut its new all-black uniforms and helmets. Both schools won their season openers, albeit in different fashion. The Sun Devils racked up 517 yards of offense in a 48-14 rout of UC-Davis, while No. 19 Missouri had only 291 total yards in a lackluster 17-6 victory over Miami (Ohio). These two schools have met five times in their history, with the Tigers leading the all-time series 3-2, but they haven’t faced each other since a 30-9 home victory for Missouri in 1990.

TV: ESPN Line: Arizona State -8

ABOUT MISSOURI (1-0): Quarterback James Franklin threw one touchdown and ran for another in his first career start, but the sophomore failed to get the Tigers’ offense into any sort of rhythm and threw an interception that led to Miami’s only points. Instead the defense was responsible for the victory, forcing two turnovers and holding the RedHawks to 2.1 yards per carry. It’s the second time in the last three games the Tigers will play in Sun Devil Stadium; they lost to Iowa in the Insight Bowl there last year.

ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (1-0): The Sun Devils are picked to finish second in the Pac-12 South but have a legitimate shot at competing in the conference’s inaugural championship game given that USC is still banned from postseason play. With 300 yards passing and 217 on the ground in the opener against UC-Davis, Arizona State had a balanced attack and led 41-0 after three quarters. Brock Osweiler, the tallest quarterback in the FBS at 6-8, threw for 262 yards in his first career home start.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Missouri has won five road openers in a row — all by double digits — but has never won six consecutive road openers.

2. Arizona State last hosted a non-conference BCS school in 2008, a 27-10 loss to No. 3 Georgia.

3. The Tigers have won 22 consecutive non-conference regular-season games.

TRENDS

The Tigers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games against teams with winning records but 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win.

Arizona State is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 home games and 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss.

The under is 9-2 in Mizzou's last 11 nonconference games.

LINE MOVES

The spread opened at the touchdown mark in favor of the Sun Devils and got bet up to -8 but dropped down a half point to 7.5, the number just about all shops are now using.

PREDICTION: Arizona State 31, Missouri 21. -- In a tough Friday night atmosphere, the Tigers won’t be able to score quite enough points to keep up with the Sun Devils’ fast-paced attack.

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**Udog** · 09-10-2011, 08:20 AM

NCAAF
Write-Up

Saturday, September 10

Iowa won its last three games vs Iowa State by combined score of 87-15; they were +7 in turnovers in last two series games. Underdog is 7-3 vs spread in last 10 series games, with Hawkeyes 3-4 SU in last seven trips to Ames. Iowa is 4-10 vs spread in last 14 games as road favorite; they had a 148-140 rushing edge in their opener vs I-AA foe. State survived Northern Iowa 20-19 last week, scoring late to edge their I-AA guest.

Auburn was down 38-28 to Utah State with 3:38 left, escaped with win last week after recovering an onside kick; they'll need much better effort to beat a Mississippi State team they've beaten nine of last 10 meetings (7-2 vs spread). Three of last four series games were decided by 5 or less points. State is 2-1 as a series favorite- they crushed a dreadful Memphis team last week. Bulldogs covered four of last five as a road fave. Auburn is 12-7 vs spread in its last 19 games as an underdog.

Tennessee is just 18-20 the last three years, but this is first time since 2008 they've had same coach two years in row; Vols have soph QB and four soph starters on OL- they're 14-8-1 as home favorite since '07, and have rivalry game with Florida on deck. Cincinnati is 9-11-1 as road dog since '04, 5-11 vs spread in last 16 non-league games. Bearcats have three senior starters on OL and ten starters back on defense.

Hawai'i's QB Moniz ran ball for 121 yards, passed for 178, accounting for four TDs in fairly easy win over Colorado last week, as Washington was hanging on to beat I-AA national champ Eastern Washington 30-27, picking off pass in end zone to seal win. Eastern had 473 passing yards. Huskies are 4-12 in last 16 games as home favorite- their QB Price hurt his knee last week, played second half with brace. Hawai'i covered nine of last 12 non-league games; they're 8-6 as road underdog since 2006.

Cal Bears (-10) crushed Colorado 52-7 LY, scoring two defensive TDs, with other TD drives of 31-19 yards. Cal is 11-5 vs spread in its last 16 non-league games, but since '07, they're just 4-11 as road favorite. Buffs are 8-3-1 in last dozen games as home dog; they got outrushed 165-17 by Run/Shoot Hawai'i last week. Colorado is in Pac-10 now but this isn't a league game. Cal outgained Fresno State 413-213 in easy win last week.

In its last ten games as an underdog, Penn State is 1-9 vs spread; this is a huge game for their diminishing national profile, against dominant Bama defense that has 10 starters back from team that held Lions to 283 total yards in easy 24-3 (-12.5) win LY. JoePa is expected to watch game up in press box; he's covered only two of last nine non-league games. Tide covered 12 of last 15 non-league games- they held Kent State to just 90 yards in last week's 48-7 win. First road start for Tide QB McCarron.

TCU gave up 50 points in opening loss at Baylor, now visits Air Force Academy- their last two visits here were both decided by a FG. TCU is 32-14-1 vs spread in league games since joining MWC; they're 10-6 as a road favorite since 2008. Frogs won six of last seven series games, with four of six wins by 24+ points, but last win here was just 20-17. Hosts covered four of last five as home dog- they've got a senior QB who has 32 career starts. Air Force is 19-13 vs spread in last 32 MWC games.

Home side won nine of last ten NC State-Wake Forest games, with dogs 9-5 vs spread in last 14; Wolfpack lost last four visits here, allowing 33.3 ppg. State is 12-8 vs spread on road under O'Brien; they covered 17 of last 24 ACC games, but are just 9-26 vs spread in last 25 games as faves. Wake lost opener in OT at Syracuse despite passing for 326 yards and outgaining the hosts by 107 yards. State's QB is making first road start; they have no seniors on OL. Deacons have four senior starters on OL.

Veteran QB Moore was 28-34/261 passing vs Georgia last week; Boise had 24 first downs, now Dawgs face another senior QB in Garcia, who rallied South Carolina from 17-0 deficit vs East Carolina last week. 0-2 start would be brutal for embattled Georgia coach Richt, who beat South Carolina five of last seven years. Four of last five series games were won by 5 or less points. Gamecock are 18-11 in last 29 games as favorite, 7-3 in last ten as road favorite. Dawgs are 5-8 in last 13 games as the dog.

BYU was down 13-0 in 4th quarter last week at Ole Miss, wound up a winner thanks to ugly defensive TD; Cougars had just 91 rushing yards, outgained Rebels 316-208 but Ole Miss starting QB was suspended for game. Texas had 229 rushing yards, 277 passing in methodical win over Rice; total yards were 506-224, but game was only 13-6 at half. Texas is 4-8 in last dozen games as favorite- they've got junior QB and start three sophs on OL. Second straight trip east of Mississippi for Cougars.

Utah's first-ever Pac-12 game will be played on Coliseum field that was chewed up by a concert this week; not good. Norm Chow returns to LA running Utes' offense-- Utah was 24-15-1 vs spread in last 40 games in MVC- since 2006, they're 4-5 as road underdog. USC didn't score after halftime last week, running ball for only 64 yards, passing for 304, with prolific WR Woods running amok in shaky 21-19 win vs Minnesota. SC covered only three of last twelve games as a home favorite.

Since 2007, Central Florida is 12-6-1 as home favorite; they're 8-4 in last dozen non-league games. Knights have electric soph QB who can really run, and an experienced OL (87 returning starts). Boston College lost at home to Northwestern last week, giving up 227 rushing yards. BC threw ball for surprisingly hgih 375 yards- they've got nine offensive starters back. Teams last met in '08, with Eagles (-10) winning 34-7, but O'Leary is building the UCF program up- they're much better now than then.

Underdog is 10-2 vs spread in last dozen Notre Dame-Michigan games, with dogs 6-1 SU in last seven series games. Irish are 0-3 SU last three times they were favored. ND lost five of last six visits here- they lost at home to South Florida last week, turning ball over three times inside USF 20-yard line, so Irish switch to Rees at QB. First-ever night game at Big House; expect raucous atmosphere after Wolverines won last week in a game shortened by lightning.

**Udog** · 09-10-2011, 08:24 AM

NCAAF

Saturday, September 10

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Alabama at Penn State: What bettors need to know
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Alabama Crimson Tide at Penn State Nittany Lions (+10, 42)

THE STORY: When No. 2 Alabama travels to No. 20 Penn State on Saturday, it won’t be just a matchup of ranked teams and two of college football’s most storied programs. It will be the continuation of quarterback auditions at both schools. Alabama used sophomore AJ McCarron and freshman Phillip Sims in last week’s 48-7 season-opening victory over Kent State. McCarron passed for 226 yards and a touchdown against the Golden Flashes, but threw two interceptions. Sims also was picked off twice, passing for 73 yards. Both are expected to play this week.

Penn State, which opened the season with a 41-7 rout of Indiana State, also deployed two quarterbacks in its opener. Sophomore Rob Bolden started, passing for 37 yards. Senior Matt McGloin passed for 77 yards. Both are expected to play this week. Neither threw a touchdown in the opener as the Nittany Lions relied on a ground game that piled up 245 yards.

Alabama leads the all-time series 9-5. Before last season’s 24-3 Alabama victory in Tuscaloosa, the two teams had not met since 1990.

TV: ABC 3:30 p.m. ET

LINE MOVES: Most books opened with Alabama as a 10.5-point road favorite. The spread has dropped to -10 in favor of the Crimson Tide as of Friday afternoon. The total opened as high as 43.5 points but has since been bet down to 42.

ABOUT ALABAMA (1-0): With former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram now in the NFL, Trent Richardson has become the focal point of the Crimson Tide running game. The junior rushed for three touchdowns against the Golden Flashes. Against Penn State last season, Richardson rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown as Ingram sat with a knee injury. Freshman linebacker Trey Depriest won SEC Co-Freshman of the Week honors, leading the Crimson Tide with 10 tackles against Kent State.

ABOUT PENN STATE (1-0): Like Alabama, the Nittany Lions have a new leader at running back. Sophomore Silas Redd scored two touchdowns and rushed for 104 yards against Indiana State. Redd figures to face a much stiffer challenge this week: Alabama leads the nation in rushing defense after holding Kent State to minus-9 yards.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, 84, has been a part of all 14 previous Penn State-Alabama games, dating back to the first meeting in the 1959 Liberty Bowl, when Paterno was an assistant coach.

2. 532 – The combined win total for Paterno (402) and Alabama head coach Nick Saban (130).

3. Paterno, who coached from the press box last week, said chances are good he’ll be on the sidelines Saturday.

WEATHER: Thundershowers could take the happy out of Happy Valley. The forecast is calling for a 40 percent chance of rain.

TRENDS:

- Crimson Tide are 7-0 ATS in their last seven non-conference games.
- Nittany Lions are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as home underdogs.
- Over is 8-1-1 in Crimson Tide last 10 non-conference games.
- Under is 7-1 in Nittany Lions last eight non-conference games.

PREDICTION: Alabama 21, Penn State 13 – The Crimson Tide have more weapons on offense and a better defense, and that will be enough to grind out a hard-fought victory in Happy Valley.

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**Udog** · 09-10-2011, 08:26 AM

NCAAF

Saturday, September 10

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Game of the day: Notre Dame at Michigan
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Wolverines (+3, 54.5)

THE STORY: Both teams will probably be happy if they can play a game without any rain delays. Michigan’s 34-10 victory over Western Michigan was called late in the third quarter, while Notre Dame sat through roughly three hours of weather delays in its season-opening 23-20 loss to South Florida. This is perhaps the most high-profile game on college football’s Week 2 slate as the schools have won a combined 11 national titles and are among the top three programs in all-time wins. Michigan led 21-7 last year, allowed 17 straight points and then came back to win on a Denard Robinson touchdown run with 27 seconds left. Michigan leads the all-time series 22-15-1.

TV: ESPN 8 p.m. ET

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (0-1): The Irish couldn’t overcome five turnovers against the Bulls. Three of Notre Dame's turnovers came in the red zone, with one - a fumble - getting scooped up and returned for a 96-yard touchdown. The Irish were held to zero points in their first four trips inside the South Florida 10-yard line. Coach Brian Kelly has made a change at quarterback, replacing Dayne Crist with Tommy Rees.

ABOUT MICHIGAN (1-0): Robinson looked comfortable running new coach Brady Hoke’s pro-style offense in the opener, but there were still some remnants of the spread offense that he experienced success in last year. Linebacker Brandon Herron was the Big Ten Player of the Week after becoming the first Michigan player in the modern era to score two defensive touchdowns in a game.

LINE MOVES: The spread opened at Michigan +3.5 as was bet up to 4.5 before action on the Wolverines moved the spread to a field goal as of Friday afternoon. As for the total, books originally posted 55.5. That number has come down a point to 54.5 at most books.

WEATHER: The first night game at the Big House could be a wet one, with rain in the forecast for Ann Arbor. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers for Saturday’s contest.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. The underdog has won in six of the last seven games in this series.

2. Michigan has won five of its last six against Notre Dame at home.

3. Kelly is 3-0 all-time against Hoke. The two coached against each other when Kelly was at Central Michigan and Hoke at Ball State from 2004 to 2006.

TRENDS:

- Fighting Irish are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings.
- Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
- Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last six vs. Big Ten.
- Wolverines are 7-1 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.
- Under is 15-7 in Fighting Irish's last 22 road games.
- Over is 5-2 in Wolverines' last seven home games.

PREDICTION: Notre Dame 31, Michigan 28 - Kelly and the Irish will be desperate to avoid an 0-2 start to the season for the first time since 2007.

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