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**Udog** · 08-27-2012, 09:58 AM

**Udog** · 08-27-2012, 09:59 AM

NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 1

Central Florida at Akron
The Knights look to take advantage of an Akron team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games as an underdog of 10 1/2 points or more. Central Florida is the pick (-23 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Knights favored by 36. Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-23 1/2). Here are all of this week's lined games.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

Game 133-134: South Carolina at Vanderbilt (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 102.039; Vanderbilt 93.110
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 9; 49
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 7; 46
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-7); Over

Game 135-136: Central Florida at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 86.476; Akron 50.613
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 36; 42
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 23 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (-23 1/2); Under

Game 137-138: Eastern Michigan at Ball State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 75.683; Ball State 76.073
Dunkel Line: Even; 60
Vegas Line: Ball State by 3 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+3 1/2); Over

Game 139-140: Texas A&M vs. Louisiana Tech (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 104.900; Louisiana Tech 91.430
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 13 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 7; 62 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-7); Under

Game 141-142: Massachusetts at Connecticut (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 62.432; Connecticut 84.790
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 22 1/2; 43
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 25; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+25); N/A

Game 143-144: UCLA at Rice (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 84.577; Rice 76.933
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 7 1/2; 61
Vegas Line: UCLA by 15 1/2; 56
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+15 1/2); Over

Game 145-146: Washington State at BYU (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 82.208; BYU 99.316
Dunkel Line: BYU by 17; 55
Vegas Line: BYU by 13; 61
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-13); Under

Game 147-148: Minnesota at UNLV (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 78.079; UNLV 71.562
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 6 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 9; 50
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+9 1/2); Under

Game 149-150: Texas-San Antonio at South Alabama (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas-San Antonio 51.492; South Alabama 63.068
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 11 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 6 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: South Alabama (-6 1/2); N/A

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

Game 151-152: Tennessee vs. NC State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 89.555; NC State 94.676
Dunkel Line: NC State by 5; 56
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 4; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+4); Over

Game 153-154: Boise State at Michigan State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 107.232; Michigan Sate 106.695
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 1; 53
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 7; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (+7); Over

Game 155-156: San Jose State at Stanford (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 75.217; Stanford 111.534
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 36 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Stanford by 25 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-25 1/2); Under

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Game 157-158: Notre Dame vs. Navy (9:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 97.381; Navy 79.144
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 18; 53
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 16 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-16 1/2); Under

Game 159-160: Marshall at West Virginia (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 74.216; West Virginia 106.225
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 32; 60
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 24; 64 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-24); Under

Game 161-162: Ohio at Penn State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 83.433; Penn State 87.553
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 4; 41
Vegas Line: Penn State by 6; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+6); Under

Game 163-164: Northwestern at Syracuse (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 88.418; Syracuse 88.145
Dunkel Line: Even; 50
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 1 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (+1 1/2); Under

Game 165-166: Miami (OH) at Ohio State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 76.057; Ohio State 100.755
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 24 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 22 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-22 1/2); Over

Game 167-168: Western Michigan at Illinois (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 85.101; Illinois 84.256
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1; 55
Vegas Line: Illinois by 10; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+10); Over

Game 169-170: Tulsa at Iowa State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 95.167; Iowa State 101.749
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 6 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 1 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+1); Under

Game 171-172: Nevada at California (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 85.969; California 97.524
Dunkel Line: California by 11 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: California by 10 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (-10 1/2); Over

Game 173-174: Southern Mississippi at Nebraska (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Mississippi 84.308; Nebraska 105.699
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 21 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 19; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-19); Over

Game 175-176: Miami (FL) at Boston College (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 95.597; Boston College 89.553
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 6; 40
Vegas Line: Boston College by 1; 44
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (+1); Under

Game 177-178: Iowa vs. Northern Illinois (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 90.302; Northern Illinois 88.172
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 2; 48
Vegas Line: Iowa by 10; 50
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+10); Under

Game 179-180: Colorado State vs. Colorado (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 77.309; Colorado 81.288
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 4; 50
Vegas Line: Colorado by 6; 46
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+6); Over

Game 181-182: Buffalo at Georgia (12:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 68.252; Georgia 107.720
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 39 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: Georgia by 37 1/2; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-37 1/2); Over

Game 183-184: Bowling Green at Florida (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 76.923; Florida 94.473
Dunkel Line: Florida by 17 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Florida by 29 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+29 1/2); Over

Game 185-186: Wyoming at Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 84.815; Texas 97.560
Dunkel Line: Texas by 12 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Texas by 30; 51
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+30); Over

Game 187-188: Texas State at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas State 55.700; Houston 90.830
Dunkel Line: Houston by 35; 64
Vegas Line: Houston by 37; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (+37); Under

Game 189-190: Clemson vs. Auburn (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 85.402; Auburn 91.691
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 6 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Clemson by 3 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+3 1/2); Over

Game 191-192: Hawaii at USC (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 75.213; USC 119.770
Dunkel Line: USC by 44 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: USC by 38; 63
Dunkel Pick: USC (-38); Under

Game 193-194: Michigan vs. Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 101.608; Alabama 122.763
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 21; 41
Vegas Line: Alabama by 12 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-12 1/2); Under

Game 195-196: Rutgers at Tulane (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 94.343; Tulane 57.102
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 37; 43
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 19 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-19 1/2); Under

Game 197-198: Oklahoma at UTEP (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 109.974; UTEP 77.980
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 32; 66
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 30 1/2; 62 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-30 1/2); Over

Game 199-200: Toledo at Arizona (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 91.673; Arizona 83.129
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 8 1/2; 67
Vegas Line: Arizona by 10 1/2; 61
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+10 1/2); Over

Game 201-202: San Diego State at Washington (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 78.976; Washington 95.555
Dunkel Line: Washington by 16 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Washington by 14 1/2; 60 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-14 1/2); Over

Game 203-204: Troy at UAB (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 70.551; UAB 63.110
Dunkel Line: Troy by 7 1/2; 65
Vegas Line: Troy by 5 1/2; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-5 1/2); Over

Game 205-206: Florida International at Duke (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 81.121; Duke 82.434
Dunkel Line: Duke by 1 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Duke by 4; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+4); Under

Game 207-208: North Texas at LSU (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 72.737; LSU 127.801
Dunkel Line: LSU by 55; 56
Vegas Line: LSU by 43; 52
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-43); Over

Game 209-210: Arkansas State at Oregon (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 79.400; Oregon 116.843
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 37 1/2; 72
Vegas Line: Oregon by 35 1/2; 68
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (-35 1/2); Over

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Game 211-212: Kentucky at Louisville (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 85.675; Louisville 94.061
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 8 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Louisville by 14; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+14); Over

Game 213-214: SMU at Baylor (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 88.927; Baylor 97.849
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 9; 54
Vegas Line: Baylor by 11; 58
Dunkel Pick: SMU (+11); Under

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Game 215-216: Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 91.609; Virginia Tech 96.159
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 4 1/2; 50
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 7 1/2; 48
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+7 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 08-27-2012, 10:00 AM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Week 1

Thursday, August 30

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S CAROLINA (11 - 2) at VANDERBILT (6 - 7) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UCF (5 - 7) at AKRON (1 - 11) - 8/30/2012, 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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E MICHIGAN (6 - 6) at BALL ST (6 - 6) - 8/30/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 1-1 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
BALL ST is 1-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS A&M (7 - 6) vs. LOUISIANA TECH (8 - 5) - 8/30/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISIANA TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 1-0 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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MASSACHUSETTS (5 - 6) at CONNECTICUT (5 - 7) - 8/30/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all games since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
CONNECTICUT is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

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

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UCLA (6 - 8) at RICE (4 - 8) - 8/30/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
RICE is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
RICE is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
RICE 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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WASHINGTON ST (4 - 8) at BYU (10 - 3) - 8/30/2012, 10:15 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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MINNESOTA (3 - 9) at UNLV (2 - 10) - 8/30/2012, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 68-95 ATS (-36.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
UNLV is 68-95 ATS (-36.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

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

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UTSA (4 - 6) at S ALABAMA (6 - 4) - 8/30/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 1-0 straight up against UTSA over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, August 31

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TENNESSEE (5 - 7) vs. NC STATE (8 - 5) - 8/31/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BOISE ST (12 - 1) at MICHIGAN ST (11 - 3) - 8/31/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 102-61 ATS (+34.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 102-61 ATS (+34.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
BOISE ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SAN JOSE ST (5 - 7) at STANFORD (11 - 2) - 8/31/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
STANFORD is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 1-0 straight up against SAN JOSE ST 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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Saturday, September 1

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NOTRE DAME (8 - 5) vs. NAVY (5 - 7) - 9/1/2012, 9:00AM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 123-91 ATS (+22.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 123-91 ATS (+22.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 78-47 ATS (+26.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 115-83 ATS (+23.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 61-32 ATS (+25.8 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

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

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MARSHALL (7 - 6) at W VIRGINIA (10 - 3) - 9/1/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 28-52 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
MARSHALL is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games in September games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 2-0 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against MARSHALL 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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OHIO U (10 - 4) at PENN ST (9 - 4) - 9/1/2012, 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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NORTHWESTERN (6 - 7) at SYRACUSE (5 - 7) - 9/1/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MIAMI OHIO (4 - 8) at OHIO ST (6 - 7) - 9/1/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 142-102 ATS (+29.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 142-102 ATS (+29.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 118-83 ATS (+26.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 130-89 ATS (+32.1 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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W MICHIGAN (7 - 6) at ILLINOIS (7 - 6) - 9/1/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 45-69 ATS (-30.9 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 45-69 ATS (-30.9 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against MAC opponents since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 60-93 ATS (-42.3 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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TULSA (8 - 5) at IOWA ST (6 - 7) - 9/1/2012, 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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NEVADA (7 - 6) at CALIFORNIA (7 - 6) - 9/1/2012, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 1-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 1-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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SOUTHERN MISS (12 - 2) at NEBRASKA (9 - 4) - 9/1/2012, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 103-74 ATS (+21.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in September games over the last 3 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (6 - 6) at BOSTON COLLEGE (4 - 8) - 9/1/2012, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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IOWA (7 - 6) vs. N ILLINOIS (11 - 3) - 9/1/2012, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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COLORADO (3 - 10) vs. COLORADO ST (3 - 9) - 9/1/2012, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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BUFFALO (3 - 9) at GEORGIA (10 - 4) - 9/1/2012, 12:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BOWLING GREEN (5 - 7) at FLORIDA (7 - 6) - 9/1/2012, 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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WYOMING (8 - 5) at TEXAS (8 - 5) - 9/1/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
TEXAS is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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TEXAS ST (6 - 6) at HOUSTON (13 - 1) - 9/1/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons

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CLEMSON (10 - 4) vs. AUBURN (8 - 5) - 9/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
AUBURN is 1-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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HAWAII (6 - 7) at USC (10 - 2) - 9/1/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MICHIGAN (11 - 2) vs. ALABAMA (12 - 1) - 9/1/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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RUTGERS (9 - 4) at TULANE (2 - 11) - 9/1/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
TULANE is 65-97 ATS (-41.7 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TULANE is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games since 1992.
TULANE is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TULANE is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games in dome games since 1992.
TULANE is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 1-0 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
TULANE 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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OKLAHOMA (10 - 3) at UTEP (5 - 7) - 9/1/2012, 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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TOLEDO (9 - 4) at ARIZONA (4 - 8) - 9/1/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 39-67 ATS (-34.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as a home favorite of 10.5 to 14 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA 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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SAN DIEGO ST (8 - 5) at WASHINGTON (7 - 6) - 9/1/2012, 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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TROY (3 - 9) at UAB (3 - 9) - 9/1/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (8 - 5) at DUKE (3 - 9) - 9/1/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NORTH TEXAS (5 - 7) at LSU (13 - 1) - 9/1/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 51-74 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
LSU is 51-74 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
LSU is 51-74 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.

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

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ARKANSAS ST (10 - 3) at OREGON (12 - 2) - 9/1/2012, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

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

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Sunday, September 2

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KENTUCKY (5 - 7) at LOUISVILLE (7 - 6) - 9/2/2012, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SMU (8 - 5) at BAYLOR (10 - 3) - 9/2/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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Monday, September 3

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GEORGIA TECH (8 - 5) at VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 3) - 9/3/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 110-81 ATS (+20.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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**Udog** · 08-27-2012, 10:01 AM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Week 1

Thursday, August 30, 2012

South Carolina at Vanderbilt, 7:00 ET ESPN
South Carolina: 13-5 Under as a road favorite
Vanderbilt: 7-0 ATS in home games

Central Florida at Akron, 7:00 ET
Central Florida: 7-0 Under vs. non-conference opponents
Akron: 4-1 ATS as a home underdog of 14.5+ points

Eastern Michigan at Ball State, 7:00 ET
Eastern Michigan: 7-15 ATS in the first two weeks of the season
Ball State: 8-1 Over in home games

Texas A&M at Louisiana Tech, 7:30 ET ESPNU
Texas A&M: 13-27 ATS away in the first half of the season
Louisiana Tech: 8-0 ATS as an underdog

Massachusetts at Connecticut, 7:30 ET
Massachusetts: * no trends available *
Connecticut: 4-0 ATS on Thursdays

UCLA at Rice, 7:30 ET CBSC
UCLA: 3-10 ATS in road games
Rice: 38-16 ATS as a home underdog

Washington State at BYU, 10:15 ET ESPN
Washington State: 9-4 ATS as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points
BYU: 12-2 Under in the first half of the season

Minnesota at UNLV, 11:00 ET CBSC
Minnesota: 19-7 Over as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
UNLV: 6-0 ATS on Thursdays

Added Game:

(TC) Texas San Antonio at South Alabama, 7:30 ET
Texas San Antonio: * no trends available *
South Alabama: * no trends available *

Friday, August 31, 2012

Tennessee vs. NC State, 7:30 ET ESPNU
Tennessee: 8-3 ATS as a favorite
NC State: 10-3 Under as an underdog

Boise State at Michigan State, 8:00 ET ESPN
Boise State: 8-0 ATS away in the first half of the season
Michigan State: 21-14 Over as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points

San Jose State at Stanford, 10:00 ET
San Jose State: 30-15 Under as a road underdog
Stanford: 7-0 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Notre Dame vs. Navy, 9:00am ET CBS
Notre Dame: 17-8 Under last two years
Navy: 27-14 ATS vs. Independents

Marshall at West Virginia, 12:00 ET
Marshall: 8-19 ATS away in September
West Virginia: 10-5 ATS on Saturdays

Ohio U at Penn State, 12:00 ET ESPN
Ohio U: 6-2 Over vs. non-conference opponents
Penn State: 1-7 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Northwestern at Syracuse, 12:00 ET ESPN2
Northwestern: 8-3 ATS in dome stadiums
Syracuse: 1-8 ATS on Saturdays

Miami OH at Ohio State, 12:00 ET BTN
Miami OH: 17-9 Under last two years
Ohio State: 6-1 ATS as a home favorite of 21.5+ points

Western Michigan at Illinois, 12:00 ET ESPNU
Western Michigan: 6-3 Over as a road underdog
Illinois: 9-23 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points

(TC) Tulsa at Iowa State, 12:00 ET
Tulsa: 9-3 ATS in road games
Iowa State: 9-3 Under in the first two weeks of the season

Nevada at California, 3:00 ET
Nevada: 19-7 Over as a road underdog
California: 8-1 ATS as a home favorite

Southern Miss at Nebraska, 3:30 ET ABC | ESPN2
Southern Miss: 35-20 ATS in the first month of the season
Nebraska: 0-6 ATS at home vs. non-conference opponents

Miami FL at Boston College, 3:30 ET ABC | ESPN2
Miami FL: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less
Boston College: 1-6 ATS as a home favorite

Iowa vs. Northern Illinois, 3:30 ET ESPNU
Iowa: 14-3 Under in the first two weeks of the season
Northern Illinois: 1-5 ATS as a neutral field underdog

Colorado vs. Colorado State, 4:00 ET FX
Colorado: 2-10 ATS on Saturdays
Colorado State: 29-11 Under as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points

(TC) Buffalo at Georgia, 12:20 ET
Buffalo: 5-13 ATS as an underdog
Georgia: 8-3 ATS as a home favorite

(TC) Bowling Green at Florida, 3:30 ET ESPN
Bowling Green: 10-4 Over in the first half of the season
Florida: 7-1 ATS in September

Wyoming at Texas, 7:00 ET
Wyoming: 14-5 Under in the first two weeks of the season
Texas: 22-10 ATS as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points

(TC) Texas State at Houston, 8:00 ET
Texas State: * no trends available *
Houston: 11-3 ATS as a favorite

Clemson vs. Auburn, 7:00 ET ESPN
Clemson: 3-7 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Auburn: 8-2 Under vs. ACC opponents

Hawaii at USC, 7:30 ET FOX
Hawaii: 9-2 Over vs. non-conference opponents
USC: 8-3 ATS last season

Michigan vs. Alabama, 8:00 ET ABC
Michigan: 13-5 Over playing on a neutral field
Alabama: 7-2 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Rutgers at Tulane, 8:00 ET
Rutgers: 26-13 ATS away vs. non-conference opponents
Tulane: 20-40 ATS as a home underdog

(TC) Oklahoma at UTEP, 10:30 ET FSN
Oklahoma: 6-2 ATS vs. Conference USA opponents
UTEP: 2-8 ATS vs. Big 12 opponents

Toledo at Arizona, 10:30 ET ESPNU
Toledo: 9-5 ATS on Saturdays
Arizona: 8-21 ATS as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points

San Diego State at Washington, 10:30 ET
San Diego State: 22-47 ATS in road games
Washington: 2-8 ATS as a home favorite of 14.5 to 17 points

Added Games:

(TC) Troy at UAB, 12:00 ET
Troy: 2-9 ATS on Saturdays
UAB: 9-2 ATS as a home underdog of 7 points or less

Florida Int at Duke, 7:00 ET
Florida Int: 9-3 ATS in the first two weeks of the season
Duke: 1-5 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points

North Texas at LSU, 7:00 ET ESPNU
North Texas: 3-7 ATS vs. SEC opponents
LSU: 11-5 Over in the first two weeks of the season

Arkansas State at Oregon, 10:30 ET ESPN
Arkansas State: 7-1 ATS in September
Oregon: 11-2 Over in home games

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Kentucky at Louisville, 3:30 ET ESPN
Kentucky: 17-7 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 14 points
Louisville: 7-1 Under as a home favorite

SMU at Baylor, 6:30 ET FSN
SMU: 10-22 ATS in the first month of the season
Baylor: 7-0 ATS in home games

Monday, September 3, 2012

Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 8:00 ET ESPN
Georgia Tech: 18-7 ATS in the first two weeks of the season
Virginia Tech: 14-4 Under as a home favorite of 7 points or less

(TC) = Time Change

**Udog** · 08-27-2012, 10:01 AM

NCAAF

Week 1

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Trend Report
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Thursday, August 30

7:00 PM
TOWSON vs. KENT STATE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. AKRON
Central Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Akron
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Central Florida's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Akron's last 8 games at home
Akron is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Southeast Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southeast Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Central Michigan's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Central Michigan's last 10 games

7:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. VANDERBILT
South Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of South Carolina's last 11 games
Vanderbilt is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home
Vanderbilt is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against South Carolina

7:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 6 games when playing Ball State
Eastern Michigan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ball State
Ball State is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home
Ball State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Eastern Michigan

7:15 PM
N. COLORADO vs. UTAH
N. Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
N. Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Utah is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:30 PM
UCLA vs. RICE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA's last 5 games
UCLA is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rice's last 8 games
Rice is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:30 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. CONNECTICUT
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Connecticut is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

7:30 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
McNeese State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
McNeese State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Middle Tennessee's last 7 games at home
Middle Tennessee is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Texas A&M is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Texas A&M's last 24 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Louisiana Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas A&M

8:00 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
Sacramento State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
Sacramento State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Mexico State's last 9 games at home
New Mexico State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
S. UTAH vs. UTAH STATE
S. Utah is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
S. Utah is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Utah State is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Utah State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. IDAHO
Eastern Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Eastern Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Idaho is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home

10:15 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. BYU
Washington State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington State's last 6 games
BYU is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. ARIZONA STATE
Northern Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

11:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. UNLV
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
UNLV is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games

Friday, August 31

7:00 PM
VILLANOVA vs. TEMPLE
Villanova is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Villanova is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Temple is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 5 games

7:00 PM
WAGNER vs. FLORIDA ATLANTIC
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Florida Atlantic's last 23 games
Florida Atlantic is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
TENNESSEE vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Tennessee is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Tennessee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Carolina State's last 7 games

8:00 PM
BOISE STATE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boise State's last 6 games on the road
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. STANFORD
San Jose State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Stanford
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 6 games when playing on the road against Stanford
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Stanford's last 7 games
Stanford is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games

Saturday, September 1

9:00 AM
NOTRE DAME vs. NAVY
Notre Dame is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Navy's last 5 games
Navy is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Notre Dame

12:00 PM
MARSHALL vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Marshall is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Marshall is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marshall
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games when playing Marshall

12:00 PM
TULSA vs. IOWA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tulsa's last 7 games on the road
Tulsa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Iowa State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Iowa State's last 7 games

12:00 PM
OHIO vs. PENN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Penn State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. OHIO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 21 games
Miami (Ohio) is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Ohio State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

12:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. SYRACUSE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northwestern's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 5 games
Syracuse is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Syracuse's last 7 games

12:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. ILLINOIS
Western Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Illinois's last 7 games at home
Illinois is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

12:00 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. EAST CAROLINA
Appalachian State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Appalachian State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of East Carolina's last 6 games at home
East Carolina is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games

12:00 PM
TROY vs. UAB
Troy is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Troy is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
UAB is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 5 games when playing Troy

12:21 PM
BUFFALO vs. GEORGIA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Buffalo's last 15 games
Buffalo is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
Georgia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Georgia is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

12:30 PM
ELON vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina's last 7 games
North Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

2:00 PM
IDAHO STATE vs. AIR FORCE
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Air Force is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Air Force's last 13 games

3:00 PM
RICHMOND vs. VIRGINIA
Richmond is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia
Richmond is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Virginia
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Richmond
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Richmond

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

3:00 PM
NEVADA vs. CALIFORNIA
Nevada is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada's last 6 games on the road
California is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of California's last 10 games

3:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. MARYLAND
William & Mary is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
William & Mary is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Maryland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 6 games at home

3:30 PM
IOWA vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Iowa is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Iowa is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Illinois's last 5 games
Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Miami is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston College
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 5 games
Boston College is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

3:30 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. WISCONSIN
Northern Iowa is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Wisconsin is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Wisconsin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

3:30 PM
BOWLING GREEN vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bowling Green's last 6 games
Bowling Green is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Florida is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Florida is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games

3:30 PM
SOUTHERN MISS vs. NEBRASKA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Miss's last 5 games on the road
Southern Miss is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nebraska is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Nebraska's last 12 games at home

3:30 PM
EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. PURDUE
Eastern Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Purdue is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue's last 5 games at home

4:00 PM
COLORADO vs. COLORADO STATE
Colorado is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Colorado State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

5:00 PM
SOUTHERN U vs. NEW MEXICO
Southern U is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico's last 5 games
New Mexico is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games

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

6:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. PITTSBURGH
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games

6:30 PM
LIBERTY vs. WAKE FOREST
Liberty is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games
Liberty is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 5 games
Wake Forest is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
NORTH TEXAS vs. LSU
North Texas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Texas's last 5 games
LSU is 21-1 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LSU's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Austin Peay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Austin Peay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Western Kentucky is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Kentucky's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
SAVANNAH ST vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
No trends available
Oklahoma State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. DUKE
Florida International is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Florida International is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Duke is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Duke's last 15 games

7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. AUBURN
Clemson is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 6 games
Auburn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Auburn is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

7:00 PM
MISSOURI STATE vs. KANSAS STATE
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas State's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas State's last 8 games

7:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN STATE vs. TEXAS TECH
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
Texas Tech is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Texas Tech is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
LAMAR vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
No trends available
Louisiana-Lafayette is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 6 games

7:00 PM
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA vs. MISSOURI
Southeastern Louisiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Southeastern Louisiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
CENTRAL ARKANSAS vs. MISSISSIPPI
Central Arkansas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Central Arkansas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Mississippi's last 6 games
Mississippi is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CHATTANOOGA vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chattanooga is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Florida's last 6 games at home
South Florida is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
JACKSONVILLE STATE vs. ARKANSAS
Jacksonville State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Jacksonville State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
TENNESSEE-MARTIN vs. MEMPHIS
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
Memphis is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games

7:00 PM
JACKSON ST vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Mississippi State's last 7 games at home
Mississippi State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
HAWAII vs. SOUTHERN CAL
Hawaii is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hawaii's last 7 games on the road
Southern Cal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Southern Cal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. HOUSTON
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:00 PM
MICHIGAN vs. ALABAMA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan's last 7 games
Michigan is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Alabama is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games

8:00 PM
INDIANA STATE vs. INDIANA
Indiana State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Indiana State is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games
Indiana is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
WYOMING vs. TEXAS
Wyoming is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wyoming's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games

8:00 PM
RUTGERS vs. TULANE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rutgers's last 5 games
Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Tulane's last 21 games
Tulane is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
WEBER STATE vs. FRESNO 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
Fresno State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Fresno State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
TOLEDO vs. ARIZONA
Toledo is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games

10:30 PM
ARKANSAS STATE vs. OREGON
Arkansas State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Arkansas State's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 5 games at home
Oregon is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home

10:30 PM
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. WASHINGTON
San Diego State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
San Diego State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:30 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS EL PASO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 5 games
Oklahoma is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
Texas El Paso is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Texas El Paso is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

Sunday, September 2

3:30 PM
KENTUCKY vs. LOUISVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kentucky's last 8 games on the road
Kentucky is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisville's last 5 games at home
Louisville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

6:30 PM
SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. BAYLOR
Southern Methodist is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Methodist's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Baylor's last 11 games
Baylor is 8-0-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Monday, September 3

8:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Georgia Tech is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Georgia Tech is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia Tech's last 7 games
Virginia Tech is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Georgia Tech

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**Udog** · 08-28-2012, 12:01 AM

College football lines that make you go hmmm...

A new football season means a whole new crop of “Football Lines That Make You Go Hmmm…”.

Week 1 of the college football slate begins this Thursday and there are more than a few odds out there making bettors scratch their heads. Here’s a look at three games which lines are making us go “Hmmm” this week:

Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-16.5, 57)

This line has baffled many football bettors ever since Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees was suspended. Most markets opened the Irish around -17 and have since dropped the spread to 16.5. However, with the recent news that Notre Dame starting RB Cierre Wood was suspended for the first two games, you would expect another line move for the Irish.

That hasn’t been the case.

While the total has reflected those missing players, going from 58.5 to 57, the spread is staying put at 16.5 – a testament to the public appeal of Notre Dame.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (+8.5, 50)

The Runnin’ Rebels were putrid last season, going a nauseating 3-8-1 ATS. While Bobby Hauck has some experience returning on offense, UNLV managed the fourth fewest yards in the nation in 2011 and isn’t expected to do much more in 2012.

Minnesota isn’t the cream of the crop in the Big Ten but has plenty of returning talent and a game-breaker in QB MarQueis Gray, who can manufacture touchdowns all by himself.

This spread has bounced around this summer, going as low as 7 and as high as 9.5. A big stinky middle could be in the cards for books taking action against the Vegas kids.

Iowa Hawkeyes at Northern Illinois Huskies (+10, 50)

Chandler Harnish was one of the best kept secrets in college football and carried NIU to 11 wins and a bowl victory before making the move to the pros. The Huskies, who averaged 476.1 yards (11th in the country) last season, return just three starters from that offense.

Iowa lost starting RB Marcus Coker to transfer but returns QB James Vandenberg, who was third in passing yards per game in the Big Ten and posted a 25-to-7 TD-to-INT count. New offensive coordinator Greg Davis has a few new wrinkles and the chops to soften the loss of the 1,375 yards and 12 TDs departed WR Marvin McNutt put up in 2011.

Early-bird action has walked this spread from 6.5 all the way to 10. Could game-day money push it past that the key number?

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 08:42 AM

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 1

Thursday's games

South Carolina won 10 of its last 12 games with SEC rival Vanderbilt, winning last three by average score of 19-7. Gamecocks won five of last six visits here (4-2 vs spread). This is smallest series pointspread since 2006, a Commodores have improved their program. Vandy was 3-0 as a home dog LY, after going 8-18 from '04-'10; their QB is Jordan Rodgers, brother of Packer QB Aaron- he started seven games LY. Carolina's QB is Connor Shaw, who was nine career starts. Gamecocks are 7-4-1 as a road favorite since '06.

Terry Bowden is the new coach at Akron, which is 5-31 last three years. Central Florida-Akron haven't met since 2004; Zips have eight starters back on offense, five on defense- they're 4-8 as home dogs over last three years. Akron's starting QB LY completed only 48% of his passes LY, which is awful, so not sure if he is still the starter. UCF has 8 starters back on both sides of ball; since '03, they're 7-13 as a road favorite and will have a new QB. One candidate is Tyler Gabbert, brother of Blaine.

Underdogs covered seven of last nine Eastern Michigan-Ball State games, with Ball State winning five of last six. Last three series games have been decided by three or less points. Eastern had 570 rushing yards last two meetings, but split the pair. Ball has 8 tarters back on offense; their QB has 22 career starts, so they're strong there, especially with four starters back on OL. EMU is 8-5 as a road dog last two years; they've got nine starters back on offense and a QB with 27 career starts. Ball State is 1-7 as a home favorite since Brady Hoke left town.

Texas A&M-Louisiana Tech game has been postponed because of the tropical storm. Game will be made up on October 13.

UMass is playing its first game in I-A; they lost 42-37 at Michigan two years ago, 45-17 at Boston College LY; UMass QB Pagel is son of Colts' alum Mike Pagel; he had nine TDs, nine INT LY. Minutemen have had negative turnover ratio four years in row, while going 23-22. UConn has 8 starters back on defense, 6 on offense; over last decade, they're 30-20 as a favorite, 20-15 at home. Huskies have three starters back on the OL; they're +20 in turnovers the last two seasons.

First game at UCLA for former NFL coach Mora, with 7 starters back on offense, 9 on defense. Bruins have Nebraska coming to Rose Bowl next week, better not be looking ahead here-- this is first time since '09 they're favored to win a road game (2-0 as road fave under Neuheisel). Rice is 10-26 last three years, but 13-7-1 vs spread as home underdog since 2006. Owls lost six starters on both sides of ball, but their junior QB has started ten games. They lost four starters on offensive line.

Mike Leach is new coach at Washington State, so we know Coogs will be throwing the ball; State has 7 starters back on both sides of ball, with three starters back on OL-- they were 7-4 as road dog last two seasons under Wulff, but they were 9-40 SU in his four years. Independent BYU is 19-13 as a home favorite since '06; they play archrival Utah in couple weeks, not sure they'll show everything here. BYU also has 7 starters back on both sides of ball, with a senior QB who has 17 career starts.

UNLV is starting a redshirt freshman QB, as they try to turn around a program that is 4-21 SU under Hauck, but 6-2-1 vs spread as home dog. Home side has covered 20 of their last 24 games. Rebels have 7 starters back on offense, 5 on defense, with their whole OL back. Minnesota is 7-13 as a favorite since '07, losing 11 of last 15 road games SU. Gophers have six starters back on both sides of ball, with athletic senior QB who has also played some WR- they've got three sophs, two juniors starting on OL. It'll take some onions to lay 8 points on road with Gophers.

UT-San Antonio-South Alabama game has been moved to Saturday due to the tropical storm. This is both teams' first game in I-A.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 08:45 AM

What bettors need to know: Thursday's NCAAF action

The NCAA football season kicks off Thursday with 17 games on the schedule for bettors to choose from. We give you the essential tidbits on five of them to make your wagers.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at UNLV Runnin' Rebels (+8.5, 50)

Jerry Kill's first season as the head coach in Minnesota resulted in a 3-9 record. Kill, a kidney cancer survivor, suffered two seizures last year, including one on the field against New Mexico State on Sept. 10. Minnesota ranked 110th in total offense in 2011 and will rely heavily on senior quarterback MarQueis Gray to improve the offense this season.

UNLV’s passing offense ranked 118th out of 120 FBS programs with an average of just 109.6 YPG. If quarterback Caleb Herring doesn’t show he’s improved since last season, 6-foot-5 freshman Nick Sherry could get a shot at running the offense.

Washington State Cougars at Brigham Young Cougars (-13.5, 62)

Mike Leach became well known for his "Air Raid" offense while at Texas Tech and will bring similar schemes to Washington State this season. The Cougars ranked ninth in the nation in passing (322.3 YPG) last season and should only improve on that mark under the tutelage of Leach.

BYU is coming off of a 10-3 season and has a returning starter at quarterback. Senior Riley Nelson, who went 6-1 in games he started last season, is already considered a candidate for the 2012 Davey O'Brien Award.

UCLA Bruins at Rice Owls (+15.5, 56)

Jim Mora Jr's first game as a college head coach is on the road against Rice. The Bruins are 60-28-5 all-time in season openers, but are still searching for a No. 1 quarterback to lead the offense this season. Senior Richard Brehaut is the most likely candidate for the starting gig, but Kevin Prince and redshirt freshman Brett Hundley have been impressive in camp.

The Owls missed the bowl season for the third consecutive season and finished fourth in the C-USA's West Division last year. Head coach David Bailiff spent a significant amount of time reviewing Arizona State tape with his players to break down the schemes that Noel Mazzone, UCLA’s new offensive coordinator, used during his tenure with the Sun Devils.

South Carolina Gamecocks (9) at Vanderbilt Commodores (+7, 46)

South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw missed most of practice Thursday because of back spasms, just a week before the ninth-ranked Gamecocks open the season at Vanderbilt. Shaw is a junior beginning his first full season as starting quarterback. He took over last fall for Stephen Garcia, who was dismissed from the program.

Running back Warren Norman will see his first game action since Oct. 30, 2010, because of injuries. Remember, Norman broke Herschel Walker’s SEC single-season freshman all-purpose yardage record in 2009 and should be a force this season for Vandy.

Central Florida Knights at Akron Zips (+23.5, 46.5)

The Knights hold a 21-12 record in openers and have won their last six. The Knights went 5-7 in 2011 with a 3-5 mark in Conference USA. Central Florida had six selections to the C-USA All-Freshman Team, marking the most by a league school since 2008.

The Zips have six quarterbacks on their roster, five of which are either freshmen or redshirt freshmen. The only pivot with collegiate experience is senior Dalton Williams, who was the backup quarterback at Stephen F. Austin from 2008-11. The Zips are 3-0 all-time when hosting the Knights.

**Udog** · 08-29-2012, 08:47 AM

NCAAF biggest betting mismatches: Week 1

If your handicapping method leans heavily on spotting mismatches, Week 1 of the college football season is your Christmas morning.

Heavyweight title-contending programs like to stretch their legs against much weaker foes, even locking horns with some FCS squads in an effort to boost confidence and iron out the details before the “real” games begin.

However, some teams are tested right out of the gate. And those are the contests we’ll focus on in our first NCAAF mismatches article of the year.

UMass Minutemen at UConn Huskies (-24.5)

UMass' FBS jitters vs. UConn's aggressive defense

The Minutemen meet an old foe in their first FBS game. Massachusetts goes up against an aggressive and experienced defense, with the Huskies returning eight starters including all three linebackers. Connecticut ranked at the bottom of the Big East in pass defense last year but gambled a lot, forcing 31 turnovers (13 fumbles, 18 interceptions). Expect the Huskies to take advantage of a nervous Minutemen squad.

Boise State Broncos at Michigan State Spartans (-7, 45.5)

Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell vs. Boise State run defense

Bell finished eighth in the Big Ten in rushing as a sophomore and will get even more carries as a junior with the major turnover in talent in the Spartans’ passing game. Boise State head coach Chris Petersen knows he’s in for a long night against the 6-foot-2, 244-pound running back, losing all for starting linemen as well as the top three linebackers from 2011.

"We've taped two of our running backs together and they carry the ball at the same time to get a little feel of what it'd be like to really tackle a guy (that size), because we don't have anybody around here who looks like that," Peterson told mlive.com. "He is a load. And that'll be different for our guys."

Nevada Wolf Pack at California Golden Bears (-10.5, 55.5)

Nevada’s pistol offense vs. California defense

The last time these two met, Nevada’s option-heavy package rolled over the Golden Bears for a 52-31 win back in 2010. Of course, former QB Colin Kaepernick did most of the damage. The Wolf Pack have another dangerous dual-threat in sophomore QB Cody Fajardo, who rushed for 11 touchdowns last season. Cal’s defense suffered some serious losses, most notably Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year LB Mychal Kendricks.

**Udog** · 08-30-2012, 02:03 PM

What bettors need to know: Thursday's NCAAF action

The NCAA football season kicks off Thursday with 17 games on the schedule for bettors to choose from. We give you the essential tidbits on five of them to make your wagers.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at UNLV Runnin' Rebels (+8.5, 50)

Jerry Kill's first season as the head coach in Minnesota resulted in a 3-9 record. Kill, a kidney cancer survivor, suffered two seizures last year, including one on the field against New Mexico State on Sept. 10. Minnesota ranked 110th in total offense in 2011 and will rely heavily on senior quarterback MarQueis Gray to improve the offense this season.

UNLV’s passing offense ranked 118th out of 120 FBS programs with an average of just 109.6 YPG. If quarterback Caleb Herring doesn’t show he’s improved since last season, 6-foot-5 freshman Nick Sherry could get a shot at running the offense.

Washington State Cougars at BYU Cougars (-12, 65)

Mike Leach became well known for his "Air Raid" offense while at Texas Tech and will bring similar schemes to Washington State this season. The Cougars ranked ninth in the nation in passing (322.3 YPG) last season and should only improve on that mark under the tutelage of Leach.

BYU is coming off of a 10-3 season and has a returning starter at quarterback. Senior Riley Nelson, who went 6-1 in games he started last season, is already considered a candidate for the 2012 Davey O'Brien Award.

UCLA Bruins at Rice Owls (+15.5, 56)

Jim Mora Jr's first game as a college head coach is on the road against Rice. The Bruins are 60-28-5 all-time in season openers, but are still searching for a No. 1 quarterback to lead the offense this season. Senior Richard Brehaut is the most likely candidate for the starting gig, but Kevin Prince and redshirt freshman Brett Hundley have been impressive in camp.

The Owls missed the bowl season for the third consecutive season and finished fourth in the C-USA's West Division last year. Head coach David Bailiff spent a significant amount of time reviewing Arizona State tape with his players to break down the schemes that Noel Mazzone, UCLA’s new offensive coordinator, used during his tenure with the Sun Devils.

South Carolina Gamecocks (9) at Vanderbilt Commodores (+7, 46)

South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw missed most of practice Thursday because of back spasms, just a week before the ninth-ranked Gamecocks open the season at Vanderbilt. Shaw is a junior beginning his first full season as starting quarterback. He took over last fall for Stephen Garcia, who was dismissed from the program.

Running back Warren Norman will see his first game action since Oct. 30, 2010, because of injuries. Remember, Norman broke Herschel Walker’s SEC single-season freshman all-purpose yardage record in 2009 and should be a force this season for Vandy.

Central Florida Knights at Akron Zips (+23.5, 46.5)

The Knights hold a 21-12 record in openers and have won their last six. The Knights went 5-7 in 2011 with a 3-5 mark in Conference USA. Central Florida had six selections to the C-USA All-Freshman Team, marking the most by a league school since 2008.

The Zips have six quarterbacks on their roster, five of which are either freshmen or redshirt freshmen. The only pivot with collegiate experience is senior Dalton Williams, who was the backup quarterback at Stephen F. Austin from 2008-11. The Zips are 3-0 all-time when hosting the Knights.

**Udog** · 08-31-2012, 08:23 AM

College football Top 25 cheat sheet: Week 1

College football is back - finally. If you're looking to bet big but only have a short amount of time to handicap, let our Top 25 cheat sheet help you out. We grabbed some quick hitting info on each of the Top-25 matchups with odds available in Week 1 of the season:

South Carolina Gamecocks at Vanderbilt Commodores (+6.5, 45)

The Gamecocks have won nine of 11 games against Vanderbilt in Nashville. The road team is 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine meetings.

Boise State Broncos at Michigan State Spartans (-6.5, 46.5)

Boise State and Michigan State have never met – the Broncos lost to Wisconsin in 1997 in their lone game against a Big Ten school and the Spartans are 7-2 against current members of the Mountain West. The Spartans have won 11 consecutive home openers since falling to Colorado State in 1998.

San Jose State Spartans at Stanford Cardinal (-26, 51.5)

Stanford has won the last four meetings since suffering a humbling 35-34 loss to the Spartans in 2006. The Cardinal lead the series 50-14-1. Spartans are 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings and 0-7 ATS in their last seven games in Stanford.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Navy Midshipmen (+15.5, 56.5)

After losing to Navy 35-17 in 2010 – a second straight loss to the Midshipmen – Notre Dame rebounded with an impressive 56-14 victory last season, it’s biggest blowout in 2011. Midshipmen are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs.

Buffalo Bulls at Georgia Bulldogs (-37.5, 53.5)

The Bulls are 0-3 against current SEC schools. Buffalo won its last game against a Top 25 team, upending No. 12 Ball State in the 2008 MAC championship game 42-24. The Bulls are 1-7 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.

Marshall Thundering Herd at West Virginia Mountaineers (-24.5, 65.5)

West Virginia has won all 11 meetings against Marshall, however, the Thundering Herd are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The Herd has not defeated a ranked opponent since a win over No. 6 Kansas in 2003, a span of 13 consecutive losses.

Bowling Green Falcons at Florida Gators (-28.5, 48)

The Falcons are 3-6 against ranked teams since 2003, with the last victory coming at No. 25 Pittsburgh in 2008. The Falcons are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games as road underdogs.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Nebraska Cornhuskers (-20, 53)

Since losing the first game of the 1985 season to Florida State, Nebraska has won each of its next 26 season openers by double figures.

Clemson Tigers at Auburn Tigers (+3.5, 55.5)

Clemson has won 21 of its last 27 season openers and seven of its last 10. The Tigers' three opening losses in the past decade have come against top-25 teams. Auburn has won its last six openers and is 92-25-2 all-time in opening games.

North Texas Mean Green at Louisiana State Tigers (-42.5, 52)

During its 37-game non-conference win streak in the regular season, LSU has outscored opponents 1,479-391, including a 1,163-236 margin at home. Over is 4-1 in Tigers' last five non-conference games.

Hawaii Warriors at USC Trojans (-40, 62.5)

USC is 7-0 against Hawaii and notched a 49-36 victory in 2010 in the most-recent meeting. The Trojans are 28-12 ATS in their last 40 non-conference games.

Wyoming Cowboys at Texas Longhorns (-30, 51)

Texas is 99-17-3 (.845) in openers, including a 77-7-2 (.907) mark at home. Brown has won 13 of his 14 openers at Texas. Cowboys are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as road underdogs.

Michigan Wolverines at Alabama Crimson Tide (-14, 45.5)

Michigan is 24-9-1 against current SEC teams, but the Wolverines haven't faced an SEC opponent in the regular season since 2006. Over is 7-1 in Wolverines' last eight versus SEC foes.

Arkansas State Red Wolves at Oregon Ducks (-35, 68.5)

The Ducks averaged 46.1 points, third in the nation last season. Over is 21-4-1 in Ducks' last 26 games as home favorites.

Oklahoma Sooners at UTEP Miners (+31, 61.5)

Oklahoma has won the two previous meetings - 55-14 in 2000 and 68-0 in 2002 - both in Norman. The Sooners are 5-0 ATS in their last five non-conference games.

**Udog** · 08-31-2012, 09:13 AM

NCAAF

Friday, August 31

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Boise State at Michigan State: What bettors need to know
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Boise State Broncos at Michigan State Spartans (-7, 46.5)

Thirteenth-ranked Michigan State and No. 22 Boise State both feature new starting quarterbacks as they attempt to continue their winning ways in Friday's high-powered season-opening contest.

The Spartans are coming off back-to-back 11-win campaigns but no longer have three-year starter Kirk Cousins, the most prolific passer (9,131 yards, 66 touchdowns) in school history. Andrew Maxwell is Michigan State’s new starter.

Boise State’s Joe Southwick has even bigger shoes to fill in replacing Kellen Moore, who threw 142 career touchdowns and finished his career as the winningest quarterback (50-3) in NCAA history.

The Broncos are playing a high-profile opener for the fourth straight season, having defeated Oregon (2009), Virginia Tech (2010) and Georgia (2011) the past three years.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: Michigan State -7. Oddsmakers opened MSU as a touchdown favorite and that spread has fallen to 6.5. The total opened at 47 and has dropped half a point.

ABOUT BOISE STATE (2011: 12-1, 6-1 Mountain West): Southwick is a nimble junior who has attempted 54 career passes. The Broncos also have to replace all-everything running back Doug Martin and will call on sixth-year senior D.J. Harper, who has suffered two season-ending knee injuries during his career. Sophomore Matt Miller (62 catches last season) is the top receiver. The Broncos are in transition on defense after losing several key players. Senior cornerbacks Jamar Taylor and Jerrell Gavins and senior weak-side linebacker J.C. Percy are the top defenders.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (2011: 11-3, 7-1 Big Ten): Maxwell is a strong-armed junior who has attempted only 51 career passes. Junior running back Le’Veon Bell rushed for 948 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Junior receiver Bennie Fowler is healthy after missing most of last season with a foot injury. The Spartans are stacked on defense after having the nation’s sixth-best unit a year ago. Junior outside linebacker Denicos Allen had 11 sacks last season and junior middle linebacker Max Bullough had a team-best 89 tackles. Junior William Gholston (five sacks) is rated as one of the nation’s top defensive ends, and a strong secondary is led senior cornerback Johnny Adams (eight career interceptions) and hard-hitting junior strong safety Isaiah Lewis (four interceptions in 2011).

TRENDS:

* Broncos are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 road games.
* Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games.
* Under is 7-3-1 in Broncos' last 11 non-conference games.
* Over is 9-3 in Spartans' last 12 non-conference games.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Boise State and Michigan State have never met – the Broncos lost to Wisconsin in 1997 in their lone game against a Big Ten school and the Spartans are 7-2 against current members of the Mountain West.

2. The Spartans have won 11 consecutive home openers since falling to Colorado State in 1998.

3. The Broncos are 23-2 under coach Chris Petersen when having 10 or more days to prepare for an opponent.

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**Udog** · 08-31-2012, 09:14 AM

NCAAF

Friday, August 31

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San Jose State at Stanford: What bettors need to know
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San Jose State Spartans at Stanford Cardinal (-25.5, 50.5)

The Andrew Luck era is over and No. 18 Stanford moves on with new quarterback Josh Nunes as it opens the season by hosting nearby neighbor San Jose State on Friday.

The Cardinal were national title contenders the past two seasons with Luck lighting up scoreboards – Stanford scored a school-record 561 points last season – and Nunes is hoping to keep the victories coming in coach David Shaw’s second season at the helm.

San Jose State is optimistically hoping to reach a bowl game for the first time since 2006 in its final season in the watered-down Western Athletic Conference. But ranked teams have long posted a problem for the Spartans, who have lost 19 consecutive games to ranked opponents since upsetting LaDainian Tomlinson and No. 9 TCU in 2000. Stanford won last season’s meeting 57-3.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network.

LINE: Stanford -25.5. Oddsmakers have posted the Cardinal as 25-25.5-point favorites with the total dropping from 53.5 to 50.5.

ABOUT SAN JOSE STATE (2011: 5-7, 3-4 WAC): Junior college transfer David Fales is the starting quarterback and he has potent weapons in junior receiver Noel Grigsby and senior tight end Ryan Otten (52 catches). Grigsby set a school-record with 89 receptions, but had only two touchdowns. Senior De'Leon Eskridge, a transfer from Minnesota, is the main running back. Senior defensive end Travis Johnson (9.5 sacks last season) and junior linebacker Keith Smith (220 tackles the past two seasons) lead a suspect defense.

ABOUT STANFORD (2011: 11-2, 8-1 Pac-12): Nunes edged sophomore Brett Nottingham for the starting job in a battle that lasted until last week. Senior running back Stepfan Taylor is looking for his third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign after rushing for 1,330 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Junior tight end Levine Toilolo (six touchdown catches in 2011) is a solid target and sophomore receiver Ty Montgomery appears ready to step up. Stanford is loaded on defense with senior outside linebacker Chase Thomas (17.5 tackles for losses) leading the way. Senior inside linebacker Shayne Skov is back after suffering a season-ending knee injury last season. Senior defensive end Ben Gardner (4.5 sacks) is the top lineman.

TRENDS:

* Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings.
* Home team is 8-0 ATS in their last eight meetings.
* Spartans are 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings.
* Spartans are 0-7 ATS in their last seven meetings in Stanford.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Stanford has won the last four meetings since suffering a humbling 35-34 loss to the Spartans in 2006. The Cardinal lead the series 50-14-1.

2. The Cardinal have won 23 of their last 26 home games.

3. San Jose State tied for the national lead by recovering 20 fumbles last season and its 33 turnovers forced tied for fourth nationally.

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**Udog** · 08-31-2012, 09:16 AM

NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 1

Friday's games

Since 2008, NC State is 19-9-1 vs spread as an underdog; they've got a senior QB making his 14th career start and have four starters back on the OL, but in their only two games vs SEC foes last four years, Wolfpack lost 34-0/7-3 to South Carolina. Tennessee has nine starters back on both ides of ball after leading WR Rogers was booted; they're 8-3 vs spread as a favorite under Dooley, but since '03, Vols are just 2-6 SU on a neutral field. Junior QB Bray has 12 career starts; the entire OL returned intact. Over last decade, Wolfpack is 7-0 v spread on neutral fields.

Boise State was decimated by graduation, losing 15 of 22 starters, so this is tough opener for them, at Michigan State squad that is 11-5 vs spread as a favorite last two years, 7-5 at home (after being 14-23-1 as favorite at home from '02-'09). Spartans have eight starters back on defense, only five on offense, but four of those five are on OL. Peterson is 73-6 as HC at Boise; Broncos are 15-5 vs spread in non-league games since '08, 3-1 as an underdog under Peterson-- this is first time they've been underdog in any game since Fiesta Bowl vs TCU three years ago (lost 17-10 +3).

San Jose State lost seven of last eight games vs Stanford, with six of the seven losses by 21+ points; Cardinal crushed San Jose 57-3 LY (-29.5). Over last four series games, Spartans ran ball 120 times for 137 yards, a figure that includes sacks. San Jose is 8-5 as a road dog under MacIntyre, who improved team from 1-12 to 5-7 LY; he lost three starters from his OL and is breaking in a JC QB. Stanford is breaking in new QB and two new starters on OL; they're 14-7 as a home favorite the last four years. Over last three seasons, Cardinals is 22-9 vs spread as a favorite.

Saturday's games
Top games

Navy has beaten Notre Dame three of last five years; they're 9-6 against spread in last 15 series games. Over last decade, Middies are 24-9 vs the spread as a road underdog- they're 12-6 overall as underdog under Coach Nuimatalolo. Irish QB Rees is suspended for this game; Notre Dame has seven other starters back on offense, six on defense, with three starters back on OL. Over last four years, disciplined Navy is +40 in its turnover ratio- they only lost by a FG at a good South Carolina squad LY.

Penn State starts new era here, having covered just four of last 17 tries as a home favorite. Lions are starting seven seniors on defense but return only four starters on defense, five on offense. Since '09, State is 2-12 vs spread in non-league games. Ohio U is 27-14 SU last three years, playing in bowls (1-2) all three years; they're 8-4 vs spread in last dozen tries as a road underdog. Bobcats have 3rd-year starting QB in Tettleton who is best QB on this field, and eight starters back on defense.

Home side won both Northwestern-Syracuse games when these teams met in '08-'09; underdogs are 17-8 vs spread in Northwestern's last 25 road games. Wildcats lost six starters on both sides of ball; their QB has made six career starts, but three of those were at WR. Northwestern is 11-17 vs spread in last 28 non-league games. Since '07, Syracuse is 12-20 vs spread in Carrier Dome, 17-29 SU since '05. Orange lost six starters on defense but does have a senior QB- they better not be looking ahead to next week's game with USC at Giants Stadium.

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