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  • Thursday, September 27

    Game Score Status Pick Amount

    Stanford - 9:00 PM ET Stanford -6.5 500

    Washington - Over 47.5 500
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    • NCAAF

      Friday, September 28

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      Hawaii at BYU: What bettors need to know
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      Hawaii Warriors at Brigham Young Cougars (-27.5, 50)

      The BYU Cougars look to bounce back Friday when they host the Hawaii Warriors after suffering a tough 7-6 loss to Boise State last week. Cougar quarterbacks passed for just 61 yards in the contest – the school’s lowest passing total since getting only 41 yards in a 3-0 loss to Utah in 2003.

      Warriors head coach Norm Chow coached at BYU for 27 years as offensive coordinator, assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach under LaVell Edwards. His team fell to 1-2 on the campaign after falling 69-24 to Nevada last week. Hawaii is ranked dead last in the Mountain West Conference.

      TV: 8:00 p.m., ET, ESPN.

      LINE: BYU - 27.5, O/U 50

      WEATHER: Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the low-70s with partly cloudy skies at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Winds will be light out of the west.

      COVERS CONSENSUS: Nearly 51 percent of players are on Hawaii.

      ABOUT HAWAII (1-2, 0-1 Mountain West, 1-2 ATS):
      Junior quarterback Sean Schroeder has thrived during his first season as a starting quarterback. Schroeder is connecting on 59.8 percent of his passes and has thrown for 592 yards this season, including a career-high 345 against Nevada. Senior wideout Jeremiah Ostrowski has been Schroeder’s favorite target, hauling in 17 receptions for 148 yards and six scores.

      ABOUT BRIGHAM YOUNG (2-2, 2-0 Independent, 2-2 ATS):
      The Cougars have suffered back-to-back losses to Utah and Boise State and will certainly need more than the 61 yards passing the offense produced last week.

      "Sixty-one yards passing, and I feel like I am 61 years old,” joked offensive coordinator Brandon Doman after the contest. “Obviously, 61 [yards] is not good enough. It is not going to win us ball games, and it is not acceptable."

      First-string QB Riley Nelson wasn’t at 100 percent in the loss, but BYU coaches say the plan is for him to start Friday. Freshman QB Taysom Hill replaced Nelson, who only threw for 19 yards in the first half, in the third quarter and closed the game. Hill will start Friday if Nelson is unable to suit up. Nelson told the media on Monday he played last week at an estimated 65 percent capacity because of his back ailment.

      TRENDS:

      * Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in their last six meetings.
      * Warriors are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
      * Cougars are 6-0 ATS in their last six vs. MWC.
      * Under is 8-1 in Cougars’ last nine Friday games.

      EXTRA POINTS:

      1. At home the Cougars are averaging 37.5 scoring, and holding teams to 9.5 points scored on defense.

      2. Last season, BYU traveled to Hawaii and beat the Warriors 41-20. This will be the 29th meeting between the teams. BYU leads the all-time series 20-8 and has never lost in Provo.
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      • BYU favored big over Hawaii on Friday

        HAWAII WARRIORS (1-2)
        at BYU COUGARS (2-2)

        Kickoff: Friday, 8:00 p.m. EDT
        Line: BYU -27, Total: 50½

        BYU looks to halt a two-game losing streak when it hosts a Hawaii team fresh off a 45-point blowout loss.

        The Cougars need to get their offense in gear after back-to-back road losses, 24-21 to Utah and 7-6 to Boise State. BYU QB Riley Nelson was pulled after going 4-for-9 for 19 yards and 3 INT against the Broncos, but will start on Friday. That could be because of Nelson’s 363 passing yards and 3 TD in a 41-20 Cougars win over Hawaii last December. The Warriors are reeling after a 69-24 loss to Nevada, which rushed for 355 yards and 7 TD. BYU is 19-5 SU versus Hawaii since 1978, but last year was the first meeting since 2002.

        Can BYU stop its losing streak with a four-touchdown win over Hawaii? For the answer, connect to The Platinum Sheet for all the ******* Experts picks for every key college football game throughout the 2012 season.

        Hawaii is usually a great offensive school, but this year the Warriors rank 102nd in total offense with a mere 337 total YPG. Junior QB Sean Schroeder has thrown for just 592 yards on 102 pass attempts (5.8 YPC) with 6 TD and 4 INT. Half of those scores came against FCS opponent Lamar. RB Will Gregory had a decent day against Nevada with 92 yards on 16 carries (5.8 YPC) with his first touchdown of the season. Defensively, Hawaii has been carved up, allowing 40.0 PPG (4th-most in FBS). Last week, the Wolf Pack rolled up 69 points and 575 total yards without Hawaii forcing a turnover.

        BYU is especially happy to return home, considering the school is 12-1 SU (8-5 ATS) in its past 13 home games. Nelson is taking most of the blame for the offensive failures, but his protection hasn’t been great, as the Cougars have allowed 10 sacks in four games. Nelson is also getting little assistance from a rushing game that has averaged a mere 3.0 yards per carry in its three games against FBS opponents. However, BYU’s defense has been superb all year (246 YPG, 7th in nation), allowing just 69 rushing YPG, good for 9th in the nation. The Cougars defensive prowess all starts up front with Kyle Van Noy and Spencer Hadley combining for eight of the team’s 14 sacks this year (T-8th in nation) and 12½ of the 34 Tackles for Loss (T-4th among FBS teams).
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        • Friday, September 28

          Game Score Status Pick Amount

          Hawaii - 8:00 PM ET Hawaii +26.5 500

          Brigham Young - Over 49 500
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          • Ball questionable for Saturday at No. 22 Nebraska

            WISCONSIN BADGERS (3-1)
            at NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS (3-1)

            Kickoff: Saturday, 8:00 p.m. EDT
            Line: Nebraska -11½, Total: 51

            Big Ten powers trying to improve to 4-1 on the season clash on Saturday night when No. 22 Nebraska hosts Wisconsin.

            The all-time series is split at three games apiece between these two teams. Last season, Nebraska jumped out on Wisconsin early, but turnovers paved the way for a 48-17 Badgers win-and-cover. Wisconsin’s Montee Ball rushed for 151 yards and 4 TD in that meeting of top-10 teams, but Ball exited the last game (37-26 win over UTEP) with concussion symptoms, leaving his status for Saturday in question. Huskers QB Taylor Martinez threw 3 INT versus the Badgers last year, but has thrown 9 TD with just 1 INT in 2012.

            Can Nebraska pull away from Wisconsin for a lopsided victory? For the answer, connect to The Platinum Sheet for all the ******* Experts picks for every key college football game throughout the 2012 season.

            Ball has not found the wide holes he has been so accustomed to in his Wisconsin career. Last season, he averaged 137 rushing YPG, 6.3 YPC and 2.8 total touchdowns per game. This season, those numbers have fallen to 120 YPG, 3.9 YPC and 1.0 total TD per game. If Ball can’t play on Saturday, Melvin Gordon and James White will fill in, trying to duplicate their success against UTEP last week. Gordon compiled 112 yards and a touchdown on just eight rushing attempts while White rushed for 65 yards and two scores on 15 carries. The running game also benefits from the insertion of freshman QB Joel Stave under center. Stave played well after taking over for Danny O’Brien two games ago against Utah State, and performed admirably in his first career start against the Miners last week, completing 12-of-17 passes for 210 yards. Junior WR Jared Abbrederis gained 147 of those yards, a career-high. On the other side of the ball, Wisconsin has stuffed the run consistently (81 YPG, 13th in nation), but the secondary has been exposed, allowing 245 passing YPG (83rd in FBS).

            Nebraska also has a star running back that is operating at less than 100 percent. Rex Burkhead has missed two games with a sprained knee, but he returned to action last week and ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns on just eight carries in the 73-7 blowout of Idaho State. He was solid against the Badgers last year with 18 carries for 96 yards (5.3 YPC) and a touchdown. For the Huskers to win this game, Martinez needs to keep piling up the yardage. He already has 1,069 total yards (267 YPG), but has just 69 rushing yards on 18 carries (3.8 YPC) in his past two games. Defensively, the Huskers front four has the ability to create big problems for a lackluster Wisconsin offensive line. Nebraska has 16 sacks (T-3rd in nation) and 33 Tackles for Loss (T-8th in FBS). Eleven different players on the Blackshirts defense already have at least ½ sack this year.
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            • No. 14 Ohio State visits No. 20 MSU on Saturday

              OHIO STATE BUCKEYES (4-0)
              at MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS (3-1)

              Kickoff: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
              Line: Michigan State -3, Total: 43

              No. 14 Ohio State looks to stay unbeaten when it visits No. 20 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon.

              OSU has loved playing in East Lansing, winning six of its past seven trips there. But last year the Spartans went into Columbus and left with a 10-7 upset. The Buckeyes are on a three-game ATS losing skid, but QB Braxton Miller has 1,195 total yards and 14 TD in four SU wins. Last year, MSU held him to 29 total yards on 19 plays. The Spartans have failed to cover two straight contests this year, scoring just 26 points in this span. Le’Veon Bell rushed for 253 yards in a 23-7 win over EMU last week, giving him 610 yards in 2012 (2nd in FBS).

              Who will win this Big Ten matchup? For the answer, connect to The Platinum Sheet for all the ******* Experts picks for every key college football game throughout the 2012 season.

              Since faltering against MSU last year, Miller has scored at least one touchdown in all 12 games he’s played, totaling 31 TD in this span. This season, he’s scored at least three times in each contest. Miller has done a nice job finding his top receivers all season. WR Devin Smith leads the team with 272 receiving yards, WR Philly Brown has a team-best 20 catches and TE Jake Stoneburner is tied with Smith for the touchdown lead with three. Buckeyes senior RB Jordan Hall has really helped out the rushing attack in his past two games, rumbling for 192 yards on 34 carries (5.6 YPC). OSU curiously ranks 71st in the nation in total defense (395 total YPG), but the team has played all FBS opponents this year as opposed to many other big-time schools beating up on FCS schools. The Buckeyes rank 104th against the pass (277 YPG) and have just 16 Tackles For Loss (112th in FBS).

              Bell has luckily exceeded expectations, because Spartans QB Andrew Maxwell has not come close to filling the shoes of the departed Kirk Cousins. Maxwell has 3 TD and 3 INT in the four games, and has thrown for a pathetic 4.7 yards per attempt in the past two contests versus Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan. Maxwell has consistently targeted TE Dion Sims, who has responded with a team-best 277 receiving yards and two scores on 22 catches. Sophomore Keith Mumphery has been the most reliable wide receiver with 15 receptions for 161 yards. The Spartans rank among the nation’s top-15 teams in all the major defensive categories. They are 6th in total defense (234 YPG), 10th in rushing defense (69 YPG), 11th in scoring defense (11.8 PPG) and 13th in pass defense (164 YPG). The one area MSU’s defense has not excelled in is rushing the passer, tallying just three sacks in four games (T-110th in FBS).
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              • No. 12 Texas seeks huge win in Stillwater

                TEXAS LONGHORNS (4-0)
                at OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS (3-1)

                Kickoff: Saturday, 7:50 p.m. EDT
                Line: Texas -2, Total: 66

                No. 12 Texas faces its toughest test of the season when it visits Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

                Texas has won 12 of 14 in this series, but the two losses have come in the past two matchups. Last year in Austin, Oklahoma State never trailed and ended up winning 38-26. J.W. Walsh will get the start under center for the Cowboys, coming off a 347-yard, 4-TD day in a 65-24 thumping of Louisiana-Lafayette. Texas QB David Ash threw for a pathetic 3.5 yards per pass in the home defeat to OSU, but he ranks third in the nation in passing efficiency (190.49), and tossed 4 TD in his last game, a 66-31 thumping.

                Who will win this key Big 12 showdown on Saturday night? For the answer, connect to The Platinum Sheet for all the ******* Experts picks for every key college football game throughout the 2012 season.

                Ash has been outstanding (55-for-72, 703 yards, 7 TD, 0 INT), but he had a terrible game against Oklahoma State last year, completing just 22-of-40 passes for 139 yards (3.5 YPA), 0 TD and 2 INT. However, the Longhorns were able to rush the football on OSU with 231 yards on 49 carries (4.7 YPC), led by Malcolm Brown’s 135 yards on 19 carries (7.1 YPC) and two touchdowns. Brown leads the ‘Horns with 238 rushing yards (6.4 YPC) and is tied with Joe Bergeron (207 rushing yards) with a team-best three rushing TD. Bergeron injured his shoulder in the last game, but is expected to play on Saturday. Although Texas was never in jeopardy of losing its most reccent game at Ole Miss, the defense was unimpressive, allowing 31 points and 399 total yards. The Longhorns helped themselves by forcing three turnovers, giving them seven in just three games on the year.

                Although Joseph Randle leads the Big 12 in rushing this season (112 rush YPG), it was Jeremy Smith (173 rush yds, 6.9 YPC, 4 TD) who put forth a huge performance against Texas in 2011, gaining 140 yards on just seven carries, including touchdown runs of 74 and 30 yards. Like his counterpart Ash, Walsh has done a great job in his decision-making this year, ranking sixth in the nation in passing efficiency (183.26) and throwing for 496 yards, 6 TD and 1 INT. Freshman Wes Lunt injured his knee last game and is doubtful to challenge Walsh for playing time in this game. Lunt was the hero on Sept. 8 in a 59-38 blowout at Arizona, throwing for 436 yards and 4 TD (plus 3 INT too). The Cowboys quarterbacks have thrived with great protection from a top-notch offensive line that hasn’t allowed a single sack in three games this year. Defensively, Oklahoma State needs to correct a few problems, as it has allowed 439 total YPG in its past two contests.
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                • CFB | INDIANA at NORTHWESTERN
                  Play Over - All teams where the total is between 56.5 and 63 in a game involving two good rushing teams - both outrushing opponents by 50+ YPG, in conference games
                  46-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 71.9% | 26.2 units )
                  2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | -0.2 units )
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                  CFB | UTSA at NEW MEXICO ST
                  Play On - A road team vs. the money line (UTSA) outrushing their opponents by 1.75 or more yards/carry on the season, after allowing 100 or less rushing yards in 3 straight games
                  47-25 over the last 10 seasons. ( 65.3% | 0.0 units )
                  2-1 this year. ( 66.7% | 0.0 units )
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                  CFB | DUKE at WAKE FOREST
                  Play Under - All teams where the first half total is 28.5 to 31.5 after allowing 475 or more total yards/game in their last 3 games against opponent after gaining 475 or more total yards in their previous game
                  46-18 since 1997. ( 71.9% | 26.2 units )
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                  • Tennessee looks to hand No. 5 Georgia its first loss

                    TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS (3-1)
                    at GEORGIA BULLDOGS (3-0)

                    Kickoff: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
                    Line: Georgia -13, Total: 60

                    SEC East rivals collide in Athens on Saturday afternoon when Tennessee visits No. 5 Georgia.

                    These conference foes have split the past eight meetings, with the Vols holding the slight 4-3-1 ATS advantage. Georgia has won the past two matchups (SU and ATS) as Aaron Murray has completed 32-of-50 passes for 493 yards, 2 TD and 0 INT in wins of 41-14 in 2010 and 20-12 last year in Knoxville. This season, Murray has already thrown for 1,092 yards and 10 TD, leading his team to 40+ points in each of four wins. Vols QB Tyler Bray has been even better this year with 1,301 passing yards and 12 TD, but his team is just 1-8 ATS in its past nine SEC games, having lost its conference opener two weeks ago, 37-20 versus Florida.

                    Will Georgia roll to another victory on Saturday? For the answer, connect to The Platinum Sheet for all the ******* Experts picks for every key college football game throughout the 2012 season.

                    The Vols are on a three-game ATS losing skid, but that has been no fault of Bray’s considering he’s thrown for 968 yards and 10 TD in this three-game span. His career numbers in two games against Georgia have been solid too (26-for-45, 332 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT). There was major concern after last year’s top receiver Da’Rick Rogers was ruled ineligible shortly before the season began, but junior WR Justin Hunter is quickly making Vols fans forget about Rogers. Hunter ranks 13th in the nation in both receptions per game (7.5) and receiving YPG (102.5). He didn’t play against Georgia last year, but two years ago he caught four passes for 110 yards and a touchdown in Athens. Tennessee’s rushing offense has been adequate (173 YPG), led by Rajion Neal’s 356 rushing yards. He rumbled for 151 on just 22 carries (6.9 YPC) last week against Akron. On defense, the Vols have been blasted in the past two weeks, allowing 63 points and 899 total yards to Florida and Akron.

                    Although Murray has been outstanding, UGa may choose to run the football more often than not. In the past two meetings, the Bulldogs have rushed for 275 yards and held Tennessee to minus-11 rushing yards. Freshman Todd Gurley has stepped up in a big way after several UGa ball carriers left the team for various reasons. In his first four collegiate games, Gurley has 406 rushing yards (9.2 YPC) and six touchdowns. But if Gurley is not effective, Murray has three excellent wide receivers, which all rank in the top-10 in the SEC in receiving yards -- Michael Bennett (275 yds, 2 TD), Tavarres King (269 yds, 3 TD) and Marlon Brown (264 yds, 3 TD). Georgia’s defense may get a whole lot better with the expected returns of both S Bacarri Rambo (8 INT in 2011) and LB Alec Ogletree (41 solo tackles in 2011) coming off suspensions. The Bulldogs already have one of the best defensive players in the country in LB Jarvis Jones, who already has 24 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception this year.
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                    • ACC Report - Week 5

                      September 27, 2012

                      Saturday - Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati (ESPNU, 3:30 p.m. ET)
                      Matchup Five-Star Game

                      Virginia Tech bounced back from a shocking loss at Pittsburgh by thumping Bowling Green in Blacksburg last weekend. With the Hokies, they're developing a bit of a Jekyll & Hyde personality, as we really don't know what we're going to get - a Top 20 caliber team, or a middle-of-the-road club. For Cincinnati, the last time we saw them, they were struggling to get by Delaware State. QB Munchie Legaux, who looked great in an opening game win against Pitt, put the ball on the ground twice against Del State, and he tossed two more picks. This game will take place in Landover, Md., and that's generally bad news for Frank Beamer. The Hokies are just 12-18 in neutral site games with Beamer at the helm, including an 0-2 mark at FedEx Field. The Hokies are just 1-4-1 ATS in their past six games, and 1-6-1 ATS in their past eight non-conference tilts. However, the Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their past five neutral site battles, although they have covered four straight games overall. The total might be a better play than the line. The under has cashed in six of Va. Tech's past seven, and the under is 6-1 in their past seven non-conference games. The under is 4-0 in Cincy's past four games against the ACC. The under is 8-3 in Cincinnati's past 11 games overall.


                      Saturday - Florida State at South Florida (ESPN, 6:00 p.m. ET)
                      Matchup Four-Star Game

                      The Seminoles picked up a big win against Clemson at home, and now we'll find out quite a bit about the No. 4 team in the nation. FSU steps back out of conference, and down in competition, to meet a South Florida team that will be gunning for them. This is a huge measuring stick game for USF, who comes in a 17-point dog. The 'Noles are 6-2 ATS over their past eight games, including a loss against Clemson last week against the spread. The Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their past eight games against ACC opponents, but they are just 1-6 ATS in their past seven games overall, and 0-7 ATS in their past seven home games. Like the game above, the under could very well be the play. The under is 10-1 in Florida State's past 11 non-conference games, while the under is 4-1 in South Florida's past five games against the ACC. The under is also 11-4-1 in the past 16 non-conference matchups.

                      Saturday - North Carolina State at Miami (Fla.) (ESPNU, 12:00 p.m. ET)
                      Matchup Three-Star Game

                      If a football game is played at Sun Life Stadium, will anyone notice? This battle between 3-1 teams might be the most competitive game on the ACC schedule, but the apathetic South Florida fan base likely has much more to do than enjoy a good college football game. The Wolfpack struggled in their opening game loss to Tennessee in Atlanta before bouncing back with a road win at Connecticut. Then, they took out their frustrations on South Alabama and The Citadel at home. So far, the Pack is just 1-2-1 ATS, and the under has cashed in two of their three games. For Miami, they're coming off an impressive comeback at Georgia Tech, which very well could have turned around their season. If you take out their loss at K-State, the Canes have averaged 40.3 ppg. The last time these two battled, it was 2008 when NC State took down Miami 38-28. The Wolfpack haven't been as great on the road lately, at least against the spread. NC State is 1-4-1 ATS in their past six games, while Miami is 4-1 ATS in their past five ACC games.

                      Saturday - Duke at Wake Forest (ESPN3/GamePlan, 12:30 p.m. ET)
                      Matchup Two-Star Game

                      Duke has started out 3-1, taking care of business at home. While that's not a huge deal for most teams, a 3-1 mark for the Blue Devils is big news. More importantly, they are 3-1 ATS. However, in their only road game, they were blitzed by Stanford 50-13. Of course, knowing what we know now, after Stanford took down USC, perhaps that wasn't as bad of a loss as it looked at the time. Wake bounced back nicely with a fourth quarter cover against Army last weekend. That followed a 52-0 thumping at FSU. It's hard to get a gauge on the Deacs, as one weekend they look good, the next they look atrocious. Duke is 5-1 ATS in their past six September games, although they are 0-4 ATS in their past four road games, and 0-4 ATS in their past four road games against a team with a winning home record. Wake is 7-3 ATS in their past 10 home games, including 2-0 ATS this season. As far as the total, the over might be the play here, although 60 points seems a bit ambitious. The over has cashed in four of the past five meetings between these sides.

                      Saturday - Clemson at Boston College (ESPN2, 3:30 p.m. ET)
                      Matchup One-Star Game

                      I actually attended last season's meeting when Clemson QB Tajh Boyd went down with a knee injury. You've never heard Death Valley so quiet. Now, the Tigers hit the road for Chestnut Hill. Clemson might be a favorable play as long as they do not have any emotional letdowns following their disappointing loss in Tallahassee last weekend. BC is just 4-12 ATS in their past 16 home games, and 2-8 ATS in their past 10 games in the month of September. BC lost at Northwestern in their last time out, as the Wildcats picked up a late cover. Remember, BC has had two weeks to prepare for this game, so that single-digit road number for Clemson might not be as attractive as it looks initially.

                      Other Games to Watch
                      Matchup Notes

                      I'll be taking my oldest son to Kenan Stadium Saturday, and we'll see an Idaho team which is winless in four games so far. The Vandals are just 1-3 ATS, including a home loss to Wyoming. The thing bettors will want to take note of is that Idaho has gone over the past two games. Still, it might be difficult scoring on a UNC defense which has allowed a total of six points in two home games. Look at those numbers, that 61.5 total might be a tad bit high. If you're looking to pick a side, UNC is 4-0 ATS in their past four home games, while Idaho is 1-4 ATS in their past five non-conference games.

                      This is a very underrated game, as Louisiana Tech heads to Charlottesville looking to remain unbeaten. In fact, La. Tech opened as a 3.5-point favorite. At first glance, this appears to be a slam-dunk play for the home team. Virginia is 3-1 all-time against WAC opponents, including a 2-0 mark at Scott Stadium. With that, a moneyline play on the Cavaliers might be warranted. However, the Bulldogs have a seven-game road winning streak working, and a 10-game win streak overall, which is third-longest in the nation. Louisiana Tech has rolled up 536.7 yards per game on offense, which is 11th in the nation. Louisiana Tech is 15-3 ATS in their past 18 road games, and 13-3 ATS in their past 16 games overall. However, they are 0-4 ATS in their past four games against ACC opponents. For UVA, they're 0-5-1 ATS in their past six games, and 0-6-1 ATS in their past seven non-conference tilts. All recent trends point to Louisiana Tech covering on the road, but all good things come to an end, too.

                      Middle Tennessee got off to an underwhelming start, getting dumped by FCS opponent McNeese State at home. However, they bounced back with a home win and cover against Florida Atlantic, and a road win and cover at Memphis. Now, they've had two weeks to prepare for this trip to Atlanta. Georgia Tech hasn't had a tough time scoring the football, as they have averaged 50.3 ppg over their past three games. However, they're still licking their wounds after a shocking comeback win by Miami last Saturday. Their last two games have gone over, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Ramblin' Wreck bounce back with a high-scoring game as they take out their frustrations on their Sun Belt visitors.
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                      • Big Ten Report - Week 5

                        September 28, 2012

                        ESPN's College GameDay heads to East Lansing for this week's marquee game in College Football between Michigan State and Ohio State. ASA has the inside scoop on that game, as well as inside information in the battle of The Floyd of Rosedale (Iowa vs. Minnesota) and a budding rivalry as Wisconsin visits Nebraska. Get all the answers here!

                        Michigan State (-3) vs. Ohio State - (ABC, 3:30 p.m. ET)
                        MSU: Last week vs. Eastern Michigan: W 23-7
                        OSU: Last week vs. UAB: W 29-15

                        Last week's game against Eastern Michigan was supposed to be a tune-up for the Spartans. Instead, it took Andrew Maxwell, Le'Veon Bell and the Michigan State offense more than three quarters without reaching the end zone against one of the worst defenses in the FBS. MSU ranks 105th in scoring offense and Maxwell continues to struggle under center (just 56.6% completions this season with three touchdowns and three interceptions). The good news is that the Spartans defense is strong enough to keep them in most games. The defensive unit is allowing just 233.5 yards per game (6th nationally), 164 passing yards per game (13th), 69 rush yards per game (11th), and just 11.8 points per game (11th).

                        Ohio State overcame special-teams breakdowns, penalties and some shaky defense to escape with a win over UAB last Saturday. The Blazers outgained and had more first downs than the Buckeyes, but OSU QB Miller made enough plays to fuel the victory. Still, it's the third consecutive scare for the Buckeyes and now they have to play their first road game of the season in, what will be, a hostile environment with the ESPN College GameDay crew for this night game. Ohio State's offense will face its toughest test of the year by far. MSU nearly held the Buckeyes scoreless last year in Columbus. The Spartans held the Bucks to just 178 total yards, including 35 rush yards on 39 carries, and OSU's only score came with 10 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter. It'll be a big game in the Big Ten race and an emotional one for Michigan State, which has a ton of Ohio kids on its roster.

                        Michigan State's win over OSU last year broke a seven-game losing streak against the Buckeyes. They haven't won back-to-back games against OSU since 98-99 and they are just 2-5 ATS the last seven overall. Ohio State is 4-2 ATS its last six Big Ten road games as an underdog.

                        Injury Report: OSU coach Urban Meyer said that RB Carlos Hyde will likely play at Michigan State. If so, this would be the first time all season that Hyde and Jordan Hall have shared the backfield at the same time.

                        Nebraska (-12) vs. Wisconsin - (ABC, 8:00 p.m. ET)
                        UN: Last week vs. FCS Idaho State: W 73-7
                        UW: Last week vs. UTEP: W 37-26

                        Last year, the Huskers made their Big Ten debut in Madison and left with their tails between their legs after getting thumped. Nebraska was leading 14-7 early, but the Badgers outscored the Huskers 41-3 from that point on to take the 48-17 victory. QB Taylor Martinez had one of his worst games as a starting quarterback, completing just 11-of-22 passes with no touchdowns and three interceptions (that all led to Wisconsin touchdowns). The Huskers defense allowed Wisco to rush for 231 yards and five touchdowns. The Huskers have had this game circled on their calendars all season long and they are hungry for a bit of redemption.

                        The Huskers' offense is averaging 317.5 rush yards per game (5th nationally), 542 total yards (9th), and 48.5 points per game (8th). It's pretty clear that the Huskers boast plenty of weapons on offense, perhaps more than any other Big Ten team. Rex Burkhead's return only strengthens an already dynamic backfield. Defensively, other than the week two game where they allowed 653 yards and 36 points in a loss at UCLA, they've performed quite well. The Blackshirts have allowed just 252 yards per game and 13 points per game in three victories at home.

                        Wisconsin comes limping into Lincoln after a very shaky nonconference schedule. The Badgers put together their best overall offensive performance against UTEP but also lost running back Montee Ball in the process. Wisco still ranks near the bottom of every major offensive category and it's hard to imagine redshirt freshman QB Joel Stave leading the Badgers to a win in his first career road start. The defense has been holding this team together. They are allowing just 80.8 rush yards (14th) and 324 total yards per game (34th). The defense will have to put together a huge performance to seemingly keep Wisconsin in this game.

                        Wisconsin is 0-3-1 ATS since 2005 as a Big Ten road underdog of 10 points or more. Nebraska is just 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games as a home favorite of 10 points or more.

                        Injury Report: Star RB Montee Ball (concussion) had his status upgraded and could run and condition with the team on Tuesday. Ball will not return to contact drills until he passes more concussion tests. Bielema is hopeful that Ball will be cleared for full participation by Thursday and that he will play at Nebraska.

                        Iowa (-7.5) vs. Minnesota - (ESPN2, 11:00 p.m. ET)
                        UI: Last week vs. Central Michigan: L 31-32
                        UM: Last week vs. Syracuse: W 17-10

                        The battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy takes place at Kinnick Stadium this Saturday. The Hawkeyes can't seem to put it all together. When the offense plays well, the defense plays poorly. When the defense plays well, the offense plays poorly. Last week the offense put up 430 yards and 31 points, including 217 rush yards and three touchdowns from RB Mark Weisman. But the defense allowed Central Michigan to hang on to the ball for 36+ minutes - which allowed them to score a touchdown with 45 seconds remaining, corral the onside kick, and kick a game-winning field goal at the end of regulation.

                        Minnesota improved to 4-0 with a win over Syracuse on Saturday night. Defensively the Gophers played really well especially considering that they faced a dynamic quarterback in Ryan Nassib. Minnesota forced four turnovers and kept Syracuse out of the endzone until 46 seconds remaining in the game. This unit now ranks 22nd nationally in total yards allowed. Minnesota still has yet to face top of the line competition, but they'll face their stiffest test this Saturday in Iowa City, where they haven't won since 1999.

                        Minnesota has won two straight games over Iowa, both as a 15.5 point underdog. They are also 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings against the Hawkeyes. However, they've dropped five straight games in Iowa by an average of 15.4 points per game (four of five by 12+ points). Minnesota is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games as a road underdog of seven or more points in Big Ten play.

                        Injury Report: Minny WR Andre McDonald, who was hospitalized last week for a reportedly minor heart problem, should be cleared to resume practicing this week, head coach Jerry Kill said. Kill also said offensive lineman Tommy Olson (ankle) is "a big question mark" for Saturday's game at Iowa. Iowa Running back Damon Bullock (concussion) is making progress and hopefully could be back this week versus Minnesota, head coach Kirk Ferentz said.

                        Illinois (-1.5) vs. Penn State (ESPN, 12:00 p.m. ET)
                        UI: Last week vs. Louisiana Tech: L 24-52
                        UM: Last week vs. Temple: W 24-13

                        Penn State will see some familiar faces on the sideline, as eight of the Illini assistants lurked around State College seeking some transfers this summer. Illinois was the only other Big Ten team to actively recruit PSU payers after the sanctions handed down. The Nittany Lions were not happy about that and now get a chance to do something about it.

                        Quarterback Matt McGloin continues to improve under the tutelage of new coach Bill O'Brien, passing for a career-high 318 yards in Saturday's win against Temple. It was Penn State's most complete performance of the season as PSU gained +254 more yards and +13 more first downs than Temple. Defensively the Nittany Lions continue to bend-but-not-break. They rank 51st in passing yards allowed, 60th in rush yards allowed, 56th in total yards allowed, but 25th in points allowed (just 15.2 PPG).

                        Illinois has lost its last two games against FBS opponents by a combined score of 97-38. Losing at Arizona State without starting QB Scheelhaase is one thing, but losing at home to LA Tech by 28 points is another issue. The Illini committed six turnovers against LA Tech and allowed Bulldogs QB Cameron to toss for 284 yards and four touchdowns. The defense is still a major work in progress. The "D" rankings look decent because the Illini allowed just seven total points against doormats Charleston Southern and Western Michigan. But they allowed 52 points to LA Tech and 45 points to Arizona State.

                        Illinois is 2-6 SU, but 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings against Penn State. The Nittany Lions won a defensive battle against Illinois last season, 10-7. In a rather ugly game, both teams gained less than 290 yards and there were seven total turnovers.

                        Injury Report: PSU RB Bill Belton, who's been out since the opener against Ohio with an injured ankle, is listed as probable on the Nittany Lions' depth chart.

                        Northwestern (-11) vs. Indiana - (Big Ten Network, 12:00 p.m. ET)
                        NU: Last week vs. FCS South Dakota: W 38-7
                        IU: Last week :BYE

                        After recording wins against Big East, SEC and ACC foes, Northwestern took a step down in class and made quick work of FCS South Dakota. Northwestern now looks to move to 5-0 as Pat Fitzgerald's team has built its identity on running the ball and stopping the run. The Wildcats rank 27th in rush yards per game and 13th in rush yards allowed per game. Northwestern still needs more from its quarterbacks moving forward as Kain Colter and Trevor Siemian have been good but not great. They've combined to complete 68.4% of their passes for 731 yards (183 per game) with just three touchdowns.

                        The Hoosiers had last week off after losing at home to Ball State two weeks ago. This Hoosiers squad has had no problem moving the ball and scoring points - albeit against FCS Indiana State, UMass, and Ball State. IU ranks 12 nationally in yards per game, 14th in pass yards, and 34th in points per game. Northwestern has held its last three opponents to just 11 points per game, so this will be Indiana's stiffest test of the season. QB Cameron Coffman is expected back at quarterback for IU after exiting the Ball State game with an injury.

                        Indiana aims for its first Big Ten victory since 2010 this Saturday. These two teams combined to rack up 1,104 total yards and 97 total points in the Wildcats' 59-38 win a season ago. Both squads rushed for over 300 yards each and there were 13 combined offensive touchdowns scored. Indiana is 4-1 in its last five games as a Big Ten home underdog.

                        Injury Report: QB Cameron Coffman, who suffered a hip pointer and left the Ball State game two weeks ago, will be ready to go this week against Northwestern, head coach Kevin Wilson said.

                        Purdue (-16.5) vs. Marshall - (Big Ten Network, 3:15 p.m. ET)
                        PU: Last week: BYE
                        MU: Last week at Rice: W 54-51

                        Purdue had last week off after dismantling Eastern Michigan at home two weeks ago. The Boilers round out the nonconference slate this coming Saturday against Marshall. Purdue is 2-1 with two unimpressive wins over FCS Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Michigan. But they did perform better against Notre Dame than either Michigan or Michigan State, so there's that.

                        Marshall should test Purdue's defense, as the Thundering Herd lead the nation in passing yards (383.5 per game) and are averaging 41 points. Defensively the Herd is allowing 42.8 points, so Purdue's offense should have no problem putting up points here.

                        Purdue is 5-0 ATS in its last five games as a double-digit home favorite. Marshall is 0-4 SU & 1-3 ATS its last four games against the Big Ten. Injury Report: QB Robert Marve returned to practice last week despite a partially torn ACL.

                        Michigan - BYE
                        UM: Last week at Notre Dame: L 6-13

                        Michigan really hasn't proven much in the first four weeks, falling to two Top 15 teams, squeaking by Air Force and pounding UMass. The Wolverines showed some promising signs against Notre Dame, particularly on defense, but Denard Robinson's poor decisions caught up with Michigan. Robinson committed five turnovers against Notre Dame which ultimately kept the Wolverines out of the endzone and totaling just six points. The defense was spectacular, allowing just 239 total yards and 14 first downs. Next up is a road trip to Purdue on October 6th.
                        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                        • Pac-12 Report - Week 5

                          September 28, 2012

                          It's a rather light slate in the Pac-12 with four scheduled conference games for Saturday. We had the shocking upset of No. 8 Stanford Thursday night up in Seattle, as the Washington Huskies picked up that much-needed signature win, much to the chagrin of anyone (yikes, me!) laying that ever-so-tempting, and apparently very flawed, six-and-a-half point number. Let's hope everyone who took a bath on that Thursday game bounces back nicely with a big weekend in the Pac-12 action, and any other action.

                          Saturday - Oregon at Washington State (ESPN2, 10:30 p.m. ET)
                          Matchup Five-Star Game

                          When I look at this game, it screams to me most interesting of all the Pac-12 games, maybe not the 'best' matchup. It's a high-octane offense for Oregon against a Washington State team which aspires to be the Ducks one day. Head coach Mike Leach has to be extremely fond of the offense they run in Eugene. The Ducks are more than a four-touchdown favorite, but they still might be the play. Oregon is 4-0 ATS in their past four games away from Autzen Stadium, although just 2-5-1 ATS in their past eight overall. In addition, Oregon is only 1-5-1 ATS in their past seven on fieldturf. Still, the Cougs are not much better. They have a 0-3-1 ATS mark in their past four on fieldturf, and they're 0-4-1 ATS in their past five games overall. However, the big number to remember here is that WaZu is 11-5 ATS in their past 16 home games, and they've had some REALLY bad teams during that span, against team's with a winning record. Remember, a 40-10 win by Oregon would still mean a cover. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the past seven meetings in this series. If you like betting totals, the over has cashed in four of the past five meetings on the Palouse, and seven of the past nine meetings overall.

                          Saturday - Oregon State at Arizona (Pac-12 Network, 10:00 p.m. ET)
                          Matchup Four-Star Game

                          The Beavers are coming off an impressive win at UCLA last weekend, and they have taken down two Top 25 teams thus far. Now, they'll take it on the road again to Arizona, where they are a slight dog for the third consecutive game. Will the Beavers get any respect? Do they deserve it? The answer should be a resounding yes. In the past five meetings at Arizona, Oregon State is a perfect 5-0 ATS, and in the past 13 meetings in this series, the Beavs are 11-2 ATS. The road team is 6-2 ATS in the past eight meetings, and the dog is 4-0 ATS in the past four. OSU is 3-0-1 ATS in their past four overall, and 3-0-1 ATS in their past four games against teams with a winning record. The Beavers are also 16-6-1 ATS in their past 23 games overall. So what's Vegas doing? Those crafty handicappers are almost daring you to bet the road team, right? Consider that Arizona is 1-4 ATS in their past five Pac-12 games, and 4-10 ATS in their past 14 games against a team with a winning record, and Oregon State almost seems too good to be true. I guess we'll find out at 1:30am ET or so.

                          Saturday - Arizona State at California (FX, 4:00 p.m. ET)
                          Matchup Three-Star Game

                          Cal enters the weekend with a 1-3 mark, yet still finds themselves as basically a pick 'em at home against AZ State. The Sun Devils pull into town at 3-1, although they lost their only road game (at Missouri) two weeks ago. The Sun Devils are 0-4-1 ATS in their past five road games, and 1-4 ATS in their past five conference tilts. For Cal, they haven't fared much better, going 1-4 ATS in their past five games overall. However, they are 4-1 ATS in their past five Pac-12 battles, and more importantly, 21-10 ATS in their past 31 home games. In the past seven meetings in the series, the home team is 6-1 ATS and the favorite is 5-2 ATS. AZ State is 0-6 ATS in their past six trips to Cal, and 2-7 ATS in their past nine meetings.

                          Saturday - UCLA at Colorado (Pac-12 Network, 6:00 p.m. ET)
                          Matchup Two-Star Game

                          Colorado had been absolutely atrocious through the first three weekends, but they came alive with a much-needed win on the road at Washington State last Saturday, 35-34. Still, is it enough to trust the Buffaloes to stay within 20 points of an angry UCLA team? Colorado is still just 2-7 ATS in their past nine games against a team with a winning record, and 3-11 ATS in their past 14 games overall (including last week's cover). In addition, Colorado is just 1-5 ATS in their past six games overall. UCLA has stubbed their toes against underachievers lately, posting a 16-34-1 ATS mark in their past The total trends are a little mixed, too, as the under is 9-4 in UCLA's past 13 games, and 5-1 in their past six games following an ATS loss. Meanwhile, the over is 5-2 in Colorado's past seven games following a straight-up win, and the over is 14-6 in the past 20 games following an ATS win. It might be best to avoid dabbling in the total.
                          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                          • Tennessee at Georgia

                            September 28, 2012

                            With its SEC East hopes on the line, Tennessee hits the road Saturday to take on unbeaten Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

                            As of Friday afternoon, most books were listing Georgia (4-0 straight up, 2-2 against the spread) as a 14-point favorite with the total for ‘over/under’ wagers in the 58-59 range. The Volunteers are plus-450 on the money line (risk $100 to win $450).

                            Mark Richt’s team blasted Vanderbilt by a 48-3 count as a 14 ½-point home favorite last week. The Bulldogs were led by true freshman running back Todd Gurley, who rushed 16 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Keith Marshall also had a pair of touchdown scampers and finished with 82 rushing yards on 10 carries.

                            Junior quarterback Aaron Murray completed 18-of-24 passes for 250 yards and two TDs without an interception. Marlon Brown had five receptions for 114 yards and one TD against the Commodores.

                            UGA’s offense is averaging 47.5 points per game thanks to the stellar play of Murray, who has a 10/2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The loss of Isaiah Crowell has turned into an addition-by-subtraction scenario, as Gurley has emerged as a force. Gurley has rushed for 406 yards and six touchdowns, averaging an eye-opening 9.2 yards per carry.

                            Prior to the win over Vandy, Georgia posted wins vs. Buffalo (45-23), at Missouri (41-20) and vs. FAU (56-20). The Bulldogs won their first two games without four defensive starters. In fact, they are going to be at full strength for the first time this year vs. UT.

                            All-SEC safety Bacarri Rambo and LB Alec Ogletree will make their season debuts after serving four-game suspensions.

                            Tennessee (3-1 SU, 1-3 ATS) has wins over N.C. St. (35-21), Ga. St. (51-13) and Akron (47-26), but the Vols let a second-half lead get away in a 37-20 loss to Florida as three-point home favorites in their SEC opener. They’ll be playing their first true road game of the year at UGA.

                            Junior QB Tyler Bray ranks third in the nation with an SEC-best 1,301 passing yards. He has connected on 63.5 percent of his passes with a 12/3 TD-INT ratio. Bray is tied with three others for the country’s lead in TD passes.

                            Tennessee has a pair of premier wide receivers in juniors Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson. Hunter is second in the SEC and sixth in the nation in receiving yards (410). Hunter, who tore his ACL in Week 3 at Florida last year, has 30 receptions and four TD grabs.

                            Patterson, a juco transfer, has 19 catches for 259 yards and two TDs. Patterson has also rushed for 102 yards and one TD on just five carries, and he’s second in the SEC in all-purpose yardage.

                            UT is led in rushing by junior RB Rajion Neal, who has 356 yards and three TDs with a 4.5 YPC average. Neal will face a UGA run defense led by All-American LB Jarvis Jones, who dominated in the win at Missouri with a spectacular performance. Jones is 10th in the SEC in tackles (24), third in sacks (4.5), second in tackles for losses (7.5) and second in forced fumbles (3). He also had a key interception in the win over the Tigers.

                            UGA owns a 9-5 spread record in its last 14 games as a home favorite since 2010. The Bulldogs have won three of the last four head-to-head meetings against UT, covering the spread the last two years. However, we should note that the Vols are 4-2 ATS in the last six encounters.

                            Dooley is winless in 11 career games against ranked opponents. UT is 2-4 ATS as a road underdog during Dooley’s three-year tenure.

                            The ‘over’ is 4-0 for UGA this year, 3-0 for the Vols.

                            When these teams met in Knoxville at Neyland Stadium last year, UGA captured a 20-12 win as a 2 ½-point road ‘chalk.’ Bray threw for 251 yards, while Murray had 227 passing yards. Neither QB had a TD pass or an interception.

                            CBS will have Saturday’s telecast from between the hedges at 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
                            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                            • NCAAF
                              Armadillo's Write-Up

                              Week 5

                              Saturday's games
                              Top games
                              Entire Illinois coaching staff was in Happy Valley trying to poach PSU players when NCAA sanctions came down (it was legal, just they were only ones to be so blatant about it)- they got one kid. Illinois gave up 45-52 points in losing last two games vs I-A teams, which is probably why they were trying to improve talent base quickly. Penn State beat Navy/ Temple last two games, after losing 17-16 at Virginia in only away game so far (outgained Cavs 330-295). Underdog covered five of last six series games, with Illini winning three of last five. Losing 52-24 at home to an improved (but still......) Louisiana Tech squad is red flag for Illini.

                              Iowa lost 32-31 at home to Central Michigan last week, giving up nine points in last 0:45; they're 10-12 SU in last 22 games- their three games this year vs I-A opponents were decided by total of six points. Gophers beat Iowa last two years, after losing eight of previous nine meetings-- both of those games were at home. Gophers lost their last five visits to Iowa City, with four of five losses by 12+ points (covered one of five). Minnesota is 4-0, with all three I-A wins by 7 or less points, and they used backup QB last two games- this would be only his second start on foreign soil. This is a big game for the Iowa coaching staff.

                              Maybe Derek Dooley should've stayed at Louisiana Tech; Bulldogs are 3-0, scoring 56-56-52 points vs pair of C-USA teams and Illinois. Dykes is 11-0 vs spread on road as HC-- Tech covered 10 of its last 11 games overall. QB Cameron is completing 69% of passes. Virginia gave up total of 1,032 yards in losing last two games (Ga Tech/TCU) after winning by point over Penn State in last home game. Cavaliers are 5-8-2 vs spread in last 15 home games. Fact of matter is that Tech ha the better QB here, and that gives them an obvious edge. WAC teams are 6-4 vs spread in non-league road games; ACC home squads are 5-4.

                              Oklahoma State beat Texas last two years, after losing previous 12 tilts to Longhorns, who've won last six visits to Stillwater (4-1-1 vs spread). Hard to gauge Cowboys, who lost 59-38 at Arizona (which lost 49-0 at Oregon last week) then crushed ULL last week- they gained 1,378 yards in those games, but are stepping way up in class here. Texas has scored 49.3 ppg vs suspect cast of opponents, but they crushed an SEC team on road last game (OK, it was Ole Miss, but still....). Both sides had bye last week to sharpen up. Over last 4+ seasons, Cowboys are 0-3 against spread as a home underdog.

                              First Big 12 game for West Virginia, which allowed 718 passing yards in I-A wins over Marshall (69-34), Maryland (31-21); Mountaineers have covered only five of last 19 conference home games, but Baylor is 1-4 in last five games as road underdog, and Waco-Morgantown commute can't be easy. Bears outlasted ULM 47-42 in Monroe last week, giving up 262 rushing yards, 298 thru air. Both teams run same offense; check weather before investing in total- rain expected in east this weekend. Hard to tell lot about either team, since this will be toughest opponent for both sides. Both teams have good QB, if weather is good, figures to be wild game.

                              First road game for Ohio State squad that struggled at home to beat Cal, UAB last two weeks; Blazers blocked punt for TD last week. Buckeyes won six of last seven visits to East Lansing, winning last three by average score of 38-11, but those games were while ago-- Buckeyes lost 10-7 to Michigan State LY and teams didn't play in '09-'10. Spartans struggled with lowly Eastern Michigan LW- they haven't scored a first half TD in either of last two games, but they're allowing only 70 rushing yards per game. OSU allowed 915 TY last two weeks; they're not as good as 4-0 record indicates.

                              Georgia has 633 rushing yards, 648 passing yards in last two games; this is best team they've had in while, already routing Mizzou/Vandy in SEC play. Dawgs beat Tennessee last two years, 20-12/41-14 in series where favorites are 9-5 vs spread last 14 meetings, with home side covering 4 of last 5. Vols were tied at half with Akron last week, not good sign; they're 2-4 as road dogs under Dooley, but Georgia has South Carolina game up next, and thats a bigger game at this point. Dawgs are 9-5 vs spread last 14 games as HFs- they won SEC games this month 41-20/48-3. Wasn't impressed by way Tennessee folded tents late against Florida.
                              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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                              • NCAAF
                                Short Sheet

                                Week 5

                                Saturday, September 29, 2012

                                Cincinnati at Virginia Tech, 3:30 ET
                                Cincinnati: 23-10 Under in weeks 5 through 9
                                Virginia Tech: 0-6 ATS after a win by 17 or more points

                                Buffalo at Connecticut, 12:00 ET
                                Buffalo: 0-7 ATS off a home loss
                                Connecticut: 26-11 ATS off a road loss

                                Penn State at Illinois, 12:00 ET
                                Penn State: 2-10 ATS in a road game where the total is 42 or less
                                Illinois: 6-0 Under after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses

                                Minnesota at Iowa, 12:00 ET
                                Minnesota: 6-0 Under after 2 or more consecutive wins against the spread
                                Iowa: 0-6 ATS in games played on turf

                                Texas Tech at Iowa St, 7:00 ET
                                Texas Tech: 11-3 Over in road games when playing on a Saturday
                                Iowa St: 13-4 ATS in home games after allowing 14 points or less

                                Clemson at Boston College, 3:30 ET
                                Clemson: 17-4 Under off a road loss against a conference rival
                                Boston College: 3-11 ATS in the first half of the season

                                Louisiana Tech at Virginia, 3:30 ET
                                Louisiana Tech: 9-0 ATS in road games
                                Virginia: 7-0 Under in home lined games

                                Ohio at Massachusetts, 3:30 ET
                                Ohio: 31-29 ATS in weeks 5 through 9
                                Massachusetts: 1-3 ATS in games played on turf

                                Ball St at Kent St, 3:30 ET
                                Ball St: 7-0 ATS in games played on turf
                                Kent St: 6-16 ATS when the total is between 49.5 and 56

                                Idaho at N Carolina, 3:30 ET
                                Idaho: 20-8 Over in road games after playing a game at home
                                N Carolina: 16-31 ATS in home games after playing a non-conference game

                                Indiana at Northwestern, 12:00 ET
                                Indiana: 11-3 Over in all games
                                Northwestern: 1-10 ATS in home games after a win by 21 or more

                                Marshall at Purdue, 3:15 ET
                                Marshall: 8-20 ATS in road games in September
                                Purdue: 7-0 Under in a home game where the total is between 63.5 and 70

                                Duke at Wake Forest, 12:30 ET
                                Duke: 3-12 ATS after outgaining opp by 175 or more total yards in their last game
                                Wake Forest: 7-0 Under when the total is between 56.5 and 63

                                South Carolina at Kentucky, 7:00 ET
                                S Carolina: 6-0 ATS after a game where they forced 1 or less turnovers
                                Kentucky: 0-6 ATS as an underdog of 10.5 to 21
                                Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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