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ACC Report - Week 1

August 30, 2013

The Atlantic Coast Conference kicked off the season with a pair of games Thursday. North Carolina took it on the chops, losing to South Carolina 27-10 in their first test of the 2013 season. Meanwhile, Wake Forest turned aside Presbyterian by a 31-7 score, but the Demon Deacons still have much work to do. There are all kinds of outstanding matchups in the first weekend of ACC play, including the big one in Death Valley between Clemson and Georgia. Don't sleep on the Louisiana Tech-NC State game, either. That could be a very interesting matchup.

2012 ACC STANDINGS
Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under
Boston College 2-10 1-7 4-8 5-6
Clemson 11-2 7-1 9-4 6-6
Duke 6-7 3-5 6-7 9-2-1
Florida State 12-2 8-1 4-9 6-5-1
Georgia Tech 7-7 5-4 9-5 7-6
Maryland 4-8 2-6 6-6 6-5
Miami (Fla.) 7-5 5-3 9-3 6-5
North Carolina 8-4 5-3 6-6 7-4
North Carolina State 7-6 4-4 5-7-1 5-7
Virginia 4-8 2-6 2-9-1 5-6
Virginia Tech 7-6 4-4 4-9 6-6
Wake Forest 5-7 3-5 5-7 4-7

Florida Atlantic at Miami, Fl. (*Friday - ESPNU, 8:00 p.m. ET)
The Hurricanes enter the season as the favorites in the ACC's Coastal Division, but there are plenty of questions to be answered before they get into the meat of their schedule. It all starts and stops with QB Stephen Morris and RB Duke Johnson, who might be one of the top tailbacks in the nation. The young Owls will look to keep the Canes off balance with a multi-pronged QB attack, as head coach Bo Pelini gets his inexperienced Owls some much-needed experience. FAU is 1-25 all-time against teams from BCS conferences, and that doesn't figure to improve Friday.

Louisiana Tech at North Carolina State (12:30 p.m. ET)
This is the undercard game in the ACC, and one of the most underrated of the weekend. The Bulldogs invade Carter-Finley Stadium as two-touchdown underdogs, but it would be ise for the Wolfpack not to underestimate their first opponent. La. Tech posted nine victories last season. The Dave Doeren era begins in Raleigh, and there are questions as to who will replace the departed QB Mike Glennon. It appears Brandon Mitchell is the favorite, but don't count out Pete Thomas either. Louisiana Tech is 0-5 ATS in their past five non-conference games, while NC State is 1-3-1 ATS in their past five out of conference.

Syracuse vs. Penn State (ABC, 3:30p.m. ET)
It's going to take some getting used to when referring to the Orange as an ACC team. Heck, I am old school, and it is still weird calling Penn State a Big Ten team. The Orange hit the reset button in more ways than one, as they had to replace head coach Doug Marrone and QB Ryan Nassib, both of whom left for the NFL. Scott Shafer takes over for 'Cuse, and he has not yet handed the keys over to one quarterback in particular. QBs Drew Allen and Terrel Hunt are in the mix for snaps. Penn State was expected to struggle last season after the NCAA's penalty for the Jerry Sandusky situation, but they were an impressive 8-4. Penn State is 9-1-1 ATS in their past 11 games, but they are 5-12 in their past 17 non-conference tilts. The 'over' might be the play here, as there over was 4-0 in Syracuse's final four games, and the over cashed in seven of Penn State's final eight in 2012.

Brigham Young at Virginia (ESPNU, 3:30 p.m. ET)
Vegas has set the line for this game as a pick 'em, and not many bettors are giving the homestanding Cavaliers a lot of credit. It's a nearly 2-to-1 edge for the road team in the eyes of Joe Q. Public. Maybe bettors are being swayed by the fact UVA was atrocious last season, and they are 0-7-1 ATS in their past eight non-conference games. The Cavaliers are also 0-7-1 ATS in their past eight home games, while BYU is 14-6 ATS in their past 20, and a perfect 7-0 ATS in their past seven games played in the month of August.

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN, 5:30 p.m.)
The defending national champs open up their title defense in familiar territory, under the roof of the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. Neutral site games have been a friend to Bama lately, as they are 7-1 ATS in their past eight neutral site tilts. If the trends are any indication, this one could get ugly. Virginia Tech is just 1-3-1 ATS in their past five neutral site battles, and they're 2-7-1 ATS in their past 10 non-conference games. The Crimson Tide will rely upon a two-headed backfield of T.J. Yeldon and true freshman Derrick Henry. For the Hokies, QB Logan Thomas is a star in the making. However, the running game might be hurt if starting RB J.C. Coleman (ankle) is not ready. Alabama has won 11 of the previous 12 meetings in this series.

Georgia at Clemson (ABC, 8:00 p.m. ET)
The house will be shaking in the upstate, as Georgia invades Death Valley to tangle with Clemson in a battle of Top 10 teams. The Bulldogs have plenty of big-time aspirations, and they'll go as far as QB Aaron Murray will take them. The same holds true on the other side of the field, as Clemson's hopes hinge on the right arm and legs of QB Tajh Boyd. This is the first meeting in 10 years between the relative neighbors, and UGA leads the all-time series 41-17-4. The difference in this one could be in the secondary for Georgia. They have just one starter, CB Damian Swann, returning. Boyd and WR Sammy Watkins will look to exploit that inexperience.

Other Games
Elon at Georgia Tech (12:00 p.m. ET )
Villanova at Boston College (12:00 p.m. ET)
Florida Int'l at Maryland (ESPNU, 12:30 p.m. ET)
North Carolina Central at Duke (4:00 p.m. ET)
Florida State at Pittsburgh (*Monday - ESPN, 8:00 p.m. ET)

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Pac-12 Report - Week 1

August 30, 2013


The Pac-12 is ready to kick off the season, and it appears to be a tale of two ends. There are good teams, and there are teams which are looking to make a comeback. Southern Cal is one of those teams looking to get back to the upper levels, and they look like they have work to do after sleepwalking through a 30-13 win in Hawaii. It appeared USC's defense is well ahead of the offense at this time. Oregon appears to be the class of the conference, but don't sleep on Stanford - ever. It seems like they're always at the top, regardless of losses in personnel.

2012 ACC STANDINGS
Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under
Arizona 8-5 5-4 6-7 9-3
Arizona State 8-5 5-4 8-5 6-6
California 3-9 2-7 3-9 5-6
Colorado 1-11 1-8 3-9 6-5
Oregon 12-1 8-1 8-5 7-5
Oregon State 9-4 6-3 8-5 7-5
Southern California 7-6 5-4 3-10 5-8
Stanford 12-2 9-1 8-5 5-9
UCLA 9-5 6-4 8-6 9-5
Utah 5-7 3-6 5-7 6-5
Washington 7-6 5-4 8-5 5-7
Washington State 3-9 1-8 5-6-1 6-5

Nicholls State at Oregon (FOX Sports 1, 4:00 p.m. ET)
The high-flying Ducks look to fire out of the gates against their FCS opponent from Louisiana. It is one thing if the Colonels were a top level team from the lower level, but they won just one of their 11 games last season. This game is going to be ugly with a capital 'U'. Look for QB Marcus Mariota, RB De'Anthony Thomas and friends to roll up video game-like offensive numbers in what will be a laugher by the end of the first quarter.

Nevada at UCLA (10:00p.m. ET)
The Bruins have to replace all four starters in their secondary, so there will be some trial by fire for Jim Mora's bunch. Offense is not the issue for the blue and gold, as QB Brett Hundley is one of the nation's best. However, his counterpart, QB Cody Fajardo, should be able to roll up some impressive totals in his own right against that inexperienced secondary. The Bruins also need to replace their leading rusher, RB Johnathan Franklin, so this will be a game of experimentation. Covering a three-touchdown spread is a bit ambitious.

Boise State at Washington (FOX Sports 1, 10:00 p.m. ET)
The game of the week will be in Seattle, where Boise State hits the shores of Puget Sound looking for their first signature win of the season. The Broncos hope QB Joe Southwick can do a little better than last season when he struggled to fill the shoes of QB Kellen Moore. The defense is the key for the Broncos, and they will have their hands full trying to contain RB Bishop Sankey, who burst onto the scene after injuries created a role for him. The Broncos know him well, as they were trampled for 205 rushing yards and 74 receiving yards in their bowl game last season. This game should come down to the final moments.

Northwestern at California (ESPN2, 10:30 p.m.)
The Wildcats hit the road for Berkeley as a Top 25 team. If they return home without a loss will be up to the offense mostly. RB Venric Mark is a tremendous unheralded talent who rattled off eight consecutive 100-yard rushing games last season. QB Kain Colter is under center again, and he is a threat not only with his arm, but with his feet, too. The Bears turn to Sonny Dykes to get the program on track after Jeff Tedford was let go after last season's 3-9 campaign. The Bears will use freshman QB Jared Goff to start the season, as he becomes the first freshman to ever start a season opener under center for Cal. Lastly, there isn't anything wrong with your TV set. Northwestern will be wearing white helmets for their opening game, shedding their purple lids for the first time since 1980.

Other Games
Eastern Washington at Oregon State (6:00 p.m. ET )
Washington State at Auburn (ESPNU, 7:00 p.m. ET)

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SEC Report - Week 1

August 30, 2013


The opening weekend of action in the Southeastern Conference figures to be a good one. Sure, there are a couple of dogs on the schedule, but if Thursday's Mississippi-Vanderbilt game is any indication, the SEC will be better than ever in 2013. It all culminates with two huge primetime matchups, as Georgia heads to Death Valley to meet Clemson, and Louisiana State and Texas Christian meet at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

2012 SEC STANDINGS
Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under
Alabama 13-1 8-1 7-7 7-5-1
Arkansas 4-8 2-6 3-8 7-4
Auburn 3-9 0-8 4-8 5-6
Florida 11-2 7-1 7-6 5-7
Georgia 12-2 7-2 8-6 7-6
Kentucky 2-10 0-8 3-9 5-6
Louisiana State 10-3 6-2 5-8 5-7
Mississippi 7-6 3-5 10-3 6-6
Mississippi State 8-5 4-4 6-7 4-7-1
Missouri 5-7 2-6 5-6 5-6
South Carolina 11-2 6-2 8-5 8-4
Tennessee 5-7 1-7 4-8 9-2
Texas A&M 11-2 6-2 5-8 4-7
Vanderbilt 9-4 5-3 9-4 6-6

Toledo at Florida (12:21 p.m. ET)
Toledo comes into this game as a rather hefty underdog, but don't sleep on the Rockets. QB Terrance Owens, RB Andre Fluellen and WR Bernard Reedy are bright stars who could start with plenty of big-time college programs. The problem will be on defense, where Toledo has just four starters back. Florida opens the season ranked No. 10, and, as usual, expectations are high in Gainesville. Winning straight up is one thing, but covering big numbers is another. The Gators are just 1-4 ATS in their past five non-conference games, and 0-4 ATS in their past four home contests.

Rice at Texas A&M (ESPN, 1:00 p.m. ET)
The Aggies of Texas A&M received good news this week when it was learned the NCAA could not prove QB Johnny Manziel accepted money for signing autographs. As a result, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner will be suspended for only one half of Saturday's opener. The Aggies have not lost a non-conference home game to an in-state opponent since 1954, and they have beaten Rice 15 consecutive times. However, this is the first meeting since 1995. Still, it will seem like old times, regardless who is under center for the Aggies.

Mississippi State at Oklahoma State (ABC, 3:30 p.m. ET)
The Aggies of Texas A&M received good news this week when it was learned the NCAA could not prove QB Johnny Manziel accepted money for signing autographs. As a result, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner will be suspended for only one half of Saturday's opener. The Aggies have not lost a non-conference home game to an in-state opponent since 1954, and they have beaten Rice 15 consecutive times. However, this is the first meeting since 1995. Still, it will seem like old times, regardless who is under center for the Aggies.

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech (ESPN, 5:30 p.m. ET)
The defending national champs open up their title defense in familiar territory, under the roof of the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta. Neutral site games have been a friend to Bama lately, as they are 7-1 ATS in their past eight neutral site tilts. If the trends are any indication, this one could get ugly. Virginia Tech is just 1-3-1 ATS in their past five neutral site battles, and they're 2-7-1 ATS in their past 10 non-conference games. The Crimson Tide will rely upon a two-headed backfield of T.J. Yeldon and true freshman Derrick Henry. For the Hokies, QB Logan Thomas is a star in the making. However, the running game might be hurt if starting RB J.C. Coleman (ankle) is not ready. Alabama has won 11 of the previous 12 meetings in this series.

Georgia at Clemson (ABC, 8:00 p.m. ET)
The house will be shaking in the upstate, as Georgia invades Death Valley to tangle with Clemson in a battle of Top 10 teams. The Bulldogs have plenty of big-time aspirations, and they'll go as far as QB Aaron Murray will take them. The same holds true on the other side of the field, as Clemson's hopes hinge on the right arm and legs of QB Tajh Boyd. This is the first meeting in 10 years between the relative neighbors, and UGA leads the all-time series 41-17-4. The difference in this one could be in the secondary for Georgia. They have just one starter, CB Damian Swann, returning. Boyd and WR Sammy Watkins will look to exploit that inexperience.

LSU vs. TCU (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)
Any other time, this would be the marquee game of the week, but it is certainly overshadowed by Georgia-Clemson. It will be interesting to see how the Tigers fare after having to replace a school-record eight drafted defensive players. TCU faces questions of their own, including under center, as head coach Gary Patterson has still not tabbed Trevone Boykin or Casey Pachall as his starting QB. The key matchup in this game will be LSU's experienced offense, which looks to be improved under new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, against the shutdown defense of TCU. LSU was ranked 11th out of 14 teams in passing in the SEC, tossing just 12 TD passes in 13 games. That needs to be much better if they're to be taken seriously.

Other Games
Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas (4:00 p.m. ET)
Austin Peay at Tennessee (6:00 p.m. ET)
Washington State at Auburn (ESPNU, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Kentucky at Western Kentucky (7:00 p.m. ET)
Murray State at Missouri (7:00p.m. ET)

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Big Ten Report - Week 1

August 30, 2013


Illinois vs. Southern Illinois – 12:00 PM EST, BTN/BTN2Go

Illinois is 3-0 vs. Southern Illinois all-time. They last met in 2010 and the Illini won 35-3. The Fighting Illini have won 15 straight home openers by an average of 26 points per game. They are 9-0 over the last 10 seasons against FCS opponents – winning by an average of 32 points per game.

Ohio State (-34.5) vs. Buffalo – 12:00 PM EST, ESPN2

This is the first meeting between the two schools. Ohio State has won 34 straight home openers by an average of 23 points per game. OSU is also 6-0 when playing its season opener the season after not playing in a bowl game (Buckeyes weren’t eligible for the postseason last season). Buffalo is 1-5 all-time vs. Big Ten schools (last win was in 1900). Buffalo has played on the road at BCS schools the last two years and covered against both. They traveled to Pittsburgh (+30, lost by 19) and Georgia (+38, lost by 18).

Purdue (+10) at Cincinnati – 12:00 PM EST, ESPNU

Purdue is just 1-6 in its last seven road openers, dropping five straight by 7 PPG. These two have only met once before in 2001. Purdue won 19-14 and that was the last time that Cincinnati has dropped a home opener. Since then the Bearcats’ only BCS home opener was a win over Pittsburgh last season. The Boilers will be issuing in a new head coach against a Cincinnati school that won 10 games last season. The Bearcats are also playing their first game under new head coach Tommy Tuberville.

Wisconsin (-44.5) vs. UMass – 12:00 PM EST, BTN/BTN2Go

The Gary Anderson era begins in Wisconsin as the Badgers take on the Minutemen of Massachusetts for the first time ever. UW has won 17 straight home openers by an average of 19 points per game. The Badgers have also won 28 of 29 regular season non-conference games against FBS teams by an average of 20 points per game (only loss was last year against Oregon State). Last year was the first year in the FBS for UMass. UMass is 0-5 all-time vs. Big Ten teams, losing by an average of 35 PPG. They were outgained by two Big Ten foes last year (Indiana and Michigan) by 334 YPG.

Michigan (-31.5) vs. Central Michigan – 3:30 PM EST, BTN/BTN2Go

Michigan is 20-3 in its last 23 home openers, which includes losses in 2007 and 2008. The Wolverines are 3-0 against Central Michigan with the last meeting coming in 2006 (W 41-17). They are 13-0 the last four years at home vs. non-conference foes. Central Michigan coach Dan Enos coached at Michigan State for four years prior to taking the CMU job. CMU is 4-2 ATS in the last five years against Big Ten schools, including two SU wins at Michigan State (’09) and at Iowa (’12).

Nebraska (-30.5) vs. Wyoming – 8:00 PM EST, BTN/BTN2Go

Nebraska hasn’t lost a home opener since 1985. The 27 game winning streak is the longest such streak in the nation. They’ve won the last five home openers by 34 points per game. Nebraska traveled to Wyoming in 2011 and won 38-14. Wyoming runs a wide-open spread offense that gave Nebraska fits a season ago.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

Game 155-156: Massachusetts at Wisconsin (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 59.820; Wisconsin 101.858
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 42; 56
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 45; 53
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+45); Over

Game 157-158: Central Michigan at Michigan (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 75.475; Michigan 103.334
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 28; 57
Vegas Line: Michigan by 31 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+31 1/2); Over

Game 159-160: Buffalo at Ohio State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 69.033; Ohio State 107.807
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 39; 52
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 36; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-36); Under

Game 161-162: Louisiana Tech at North Carolina State (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 87.401; North Carolina State 90.011
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 2 1/2; 67
Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 14; 62 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+14); Over

Game 163-164: Florida International at Maryland (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 63.357; Maryland 86.608
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 23; 44
Vegas Line: Maryland by 20; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (-20); Under

Game 165-166: Northern Illinois at Iowa (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 88.871; Iowa 93.896
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 5; 48
Vegas Line: Iowa by 3; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-3); Under

Game 167-168: Temple at Notre Dame (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 83.736; Notre Dame 108.089
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 24 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 30; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (+30); Over

Game 169-170: BYU at Virginia (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 92.020; Virginia 94.373
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 2 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: BYU by 3 1/2; 50
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+3 1/2); Over

Game 171-172: Alabama vs. Virginia Tech (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 117.625; Virginia Tech 87.834
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 30; 42
Vegas Line: Alabama by 19; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-19); Under

Game 173-174: UAB at Troy (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 76.811; Troy 59.941
Dunkel Line: Troy by 3; 69
Vegas Line: Troy by 5 1/2; 63 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+5 1/2); Over

Game 175-176: Purdue at Cincinnati (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 79.188; Cincinnati 95.647
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 16 1/2; 44
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 10; 50
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-10); Under

Game 177-178: Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 70.119; Western Kentucky 76.975
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 7; 60
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 4 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+4 1/2); Over

Game 179-180: Miami (OH) at Marshall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 67.603; Marshall 87.455
Dunkel Line: Marshall by 20; 64
Vegas Line: Marshall by 17 1/2; 69 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (-17 1/2); Under

Game 181-182: Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 91.055; Oklahoma State 109.048
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 18; 56
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 12 1/2; 60
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-12 1/2); Under

Game 183-184: UL-Monroe at Oklahoma (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 70.886; Oklahoma 109.678
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 39; 64
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 23; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-23); Over

Game 185-186: Texas State at Southern Mississippi (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas State 62.557; Southern Mississippi 71.963
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 9 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 7 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-7 1/2); Under

Game 187-188: New Mexico State at Texas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 57.485; Texas 97.309
Dunkel Line: Texas by 40; 60
Vegas Line: Texas by 42; 57 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (+42); Over

Game 189-190: Rice at Texas A&M (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 84.354; Texas A&M 121.031
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 36 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 26 1/2; 71 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas A&M (-26 1/2); Under

Game 191-192: Toledo at Florida (12:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 82.912; Florida 100.309
Dunkel Line: Florida by 17 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Florida by 24; 56
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+24); Over

Game 193-194: UL-Lafayette at Arkansas (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 85.803; Arkansas 89.504
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 3 1/2; 62
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 11; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (+11); Over

Game 195-196: Washington State at Auburn (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 77.054; Auburn 94.109
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 17; 54
Vegas Line: Auburn by 14; 59 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-14); Under

Game 197-198: Idaho at North Texas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 56.179; North Texas 74.687
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 18 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: North Texas by 14 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (-14 1/2); Under

Game 199-200: Penn State vs. Syracuse (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 98.095; Syracuse 89.033
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 9; 54
Vegas Line: Penn State by 7; 51
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-7); Over

Game 201-202: Wyoming at Nebraska (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 75.015; Nebraska 106.012
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 31; 61
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 28; 66
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (-28); Under

Game 203-204: TX-San Antonio at New Mexico (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: TX-San Antonio 68.040; New Mexico 68.133
Dunkel Line: Even; 58
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 3; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (+3); Over

Game 205-206: Georgia at Clemson (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 104.800; Clemson 105.763
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 1; 76
Vegas Line: Georgia by 2; 72
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+2); Over

Game 207-208: LSU vs. TCU (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 106.932; TCU 99.914
Dunkel Line: LSU by 7; 47
Vegas Line: LSU by 4; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-4); Under

Game 209-210: Boise State at Washington (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boise State 97.295; Washington 96.349
Dunkel Line: Boise State by 1; 57
Vegas Line: Washington by 4; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boise State (+4); Over

Game 211-212: Nevada at UCLA (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 79.826; UCLA 109.534
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 29 1/2; 62
Vegas Line: UCLA by 19 1/2; 66 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-19 1/2); Under

Game 213.214: Northwestern at California (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 94.781; California 90.947
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 4; 64
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 6; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (+6); Over

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Saturday, August 31

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MASSACHUSETTS (1 - 11) at WISCONSIN (8 - 6) - 8/31/2013, 12:00 PM
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C MICHIGAN (7 - 6) at MICHIGAN (8 - 5) - 8/31/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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BUFFALO (4 - 8) at OHIO ST (12 - 0) - 8/31/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 149-107 ATS (+31.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 149-107 ATS (+31.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 123-88 ATS (+26.2 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 137-94 ATS (+33.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

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LOUISIANA TECH (9 - 3) at NC STATE (7 - 6) - 8/31/2013, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 9) at MARYLAND (4 - 8) - 8/31/2013, 12:30 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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N ILLINOIS (12 - 2) at IOWA (4 - 8) - 8/31/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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TEMPLE (4 - 7) at NOTRE DAME (12 - 1) - 8/31/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.

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

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BYU (8 - 5) at VIRGINIA (4 - 8) - 8/31/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) 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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ALABAMA (13 - 1) vs. VIRGINIA TECH (7 - 6) - 8/31/2013, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday 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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UAB (3 - 9) at TROY (5 - 7) - 8/31/2013, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PURDUE (6 - 7) at CINCINNATI (10 - 3) - 8/31/2013, 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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KENTUCKY (2 - 10) vs. W KENTUCKY (7 - 6) - 8/31/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W KENTUCKY is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 2-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 1-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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MIAMI OHIO (4 - 8) at MARSHALL (5 - 7) - 8/31/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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MISSISSIPPI ST (8 - 5) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (8 - 5) - 8/31/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 67-40 ATS (+23.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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

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LA MONROE (8 - 5) at OKLAHOMA (10 - 3) - 8/31/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA MONROE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) as a road underdog of 21.5 or more points since 1992.
LA MONROE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games 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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TEXAS ST (4 - 8) at SOUTHERN MISS (0 - 12) - 8/31/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in games played on turf 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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NEW MEXICO ST (1 - 11) at TEXAS (9 - 4) - 8/31/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 since 1992.

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

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RICE (7 - 6) at TEXAS A&M (11 - 2) - 8/31/2013, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
TEXAS A&M is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) against Conference USA opponents since 1992.

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

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TOLEDO (9 - 4) at FLORIDA (11 - 2) - 8/31/2013, 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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LA LAFAYETTE (9 - 4) at ARKANSAS (4 - 8) - 8/31/2013, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAFAYETTE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
ARKANSAS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 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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WASHINGTON ST (3 - 9) at AUBURN (3 - 9) - 8/31/2013, 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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IDAHO (1 - 11) at NORTH TEXAS (4 - 8) - 8/31/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on turf 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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PENN ST (8 - 4) vs. SYRACUSE (8 - 5) - 8/31/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PENN 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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WYOMING (4 - 8) at NEBRASKA (10 - 4) - 8/31/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEBRASKA is 1-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
NEBRASKA 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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UTSA (8 - 4) at NEW MEXICO (4 - 9) - 8/31/2013, 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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GEORGIA (12 - 2) at CLEMSON (11 - 2) - 8/31/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
GEORGIA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992.
GEORGIA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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LSU (10 - 3) vs. TCU (7 - 6) - 8/31/2013, 9:00 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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BOISE ST (11 - 2) at WASHINGTON (7 - 6) - 8/31/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 108-68 ATS (+33.2 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 108-68 ATS (+33.2 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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NEVADA (7 - 6) at UCLA (9 - 5) - 8/31/2013, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.

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

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NORTHWESTERN (10 - 3) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 9) - 8/31/2013, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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Saturday, August 31

12:00 PM
VILLANOVA vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Villanova is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Villanova is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Boston College is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 6 games

12:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. WEST VIRGINIA
William & Mary is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
William & Mary is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
West Virginia is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of West Virginia's last 13 games at home

12:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. WISCONSIN
Massachusetts is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Massachusetts is 1-18 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Wisconsin is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
Wisconsin is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

12:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. OHIO STATE
Buffalo is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games on the road
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
ELON vs. GEORGIA TECH
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

12:00 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. ILLINOIS
Southern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Southern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Illinois's last 6 games

12:00 PM
PURDUE vs. CINCINNATI
Purdue is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Purdue is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

12:21 PM
TOLEDO vs. FLORIDA
Toledo is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

12:30 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. MARYLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida International's last 6 games on the road
Florida International is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Maryland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Maryland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:30 PM
LOUISIANA TECH vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Louisiana Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Louisiana Tech's last 7 games on the road
North Carolina State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
North Carolina State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

1:00 PM
RICE vs. TEXAS A&M
Rice is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rice's last 9 games
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas A&M is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

3:00 PM
COLGATE vs. AIR FORCE
Colgate is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Colgate is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Air Force is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Air Force's last 9 games

3:30 PM
BYU vs. VIRGINIA
BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of BYU's last 6 games on the road
Virginia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games

3:30 PM
PENN STATE vs. SYRACUSE
Penn State is 9-1-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Penn State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Syracuse is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Syracuse's last 7 games

3:30 PM
TEMPLE vs. NOTRE DAME
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 6 games
Temple is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Notre Dame's last 12 games
Notre Dame is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

3:30 PM
MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Mississippi State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Mississippi State is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games
Oklahoma State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

3:30 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. MICHIGAN
Central Michigan is 7-18 ATS in its last 25 games
Central Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Michigan is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 5 games

3:30 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. IOWA
Northern Illinois is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northern Illinois's last 9 games
Iowa is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Iowa is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

TBA
MURRAY STATE vs. MISSOURI
Murray State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Murray State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
Missouri is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

4:00 PM
N.C. CENTRAL vs. DUKE
No trends available
Duke is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Duke's last 5 games at home

4:00 PM
LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE vs. ARKANSAS
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 7 games
Arkansas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

4:00 PM
NICHOLLS STATE vs. OREGON
Nicholls State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nicholls State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon's last 6 games

5:30 PM
ALABAMA vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Alabama is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
Alabama is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 4-10-1 ATS in its last 15 games

6:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. TENNESSEE
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
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tennessee's last 10 games
Tennessee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

6:00 PM
EASTERN WASHINGTON vs. OREGON STATE
Eastern Washington is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
Eastern Washington is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Oregon State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Oregon State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

6:00 PM
HOWARD vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Howard is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Howard is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. SOUTHERN MISS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas State's last 9 games
Texas State is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
Southern Miss is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Southern Miss's last 8 games

7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. EAST CAROLINA
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of East Carolina's last 6 games
East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. OKLAHOMA
Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Oklahoma is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
UAB vs. TROY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of UAB's last 9 games on the road
UAB is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Troy's last 6 games when playing UAB
Troy is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing UAB

7:00 PM
KENTUCKY vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Kentucky is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Kentucky is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Western Kentucky is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
Western Kentucky is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. MARSHALL
Miami (Ohio) is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marshall's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Marshall's last 9 games

7:00 PM
ARK.-PINE BLUFF vs. ARKANSAS STATE
No trends available
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

7:00 PM
MCNEESE STATE vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
McNeese State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
McNeese State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. AUBURN
Washington State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Washington State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Auburn is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
Auburn is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
IDAHO vs. NORTH TEXAS
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Idaho's last 11 games on the road
North Texas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
North Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
WOFFORD vs. BAYLOR
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baylor is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Baylor is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home

8:00 PM
EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Eastern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Eastern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego State's last 5 games

8:00 PM
WYOMING vs. NEBRASKA
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wyoming's last 9 games on the road
Wyoming is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Nebraska is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska's last 6 games

8:00 PM
GEORGIA vs. CLEMSON
Georgia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Georgia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Clemson is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 7 games

8:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. TEXAS
New Mexico State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
UTSA vs. NEW MEXICO
UTSA is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
UTSA is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games
New Mexico is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. IOWA STATE
Northern Iowa is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Iowa State
Northern Iowa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Iowa State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
LSU vs. TCU
LSU is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LSU's last 6 games
TCU is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
TCU is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:00 PM
BOISE STATE vs. WASHINGTON
Boise State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boise State's last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
NEVADA vs. UCLA
Nevada is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nevada's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of UCLA's last 7 games
UCLA is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

10:30 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. CALIFORNIA
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 7 games
California is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
California is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home

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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Massachusetts at Wisconsin, 12:00 ET BTN
Massachusetts: Minutemen were 0-4 ATS in non-conference games last year
Wisconsin: Over is 13-3 in Badgers home games in which total is between 52.5 and 56

Central Michigan at Michigan, 3:30 ET BTN
Central Michigan: Chippewas 1-8 ATS as road dogs last two seasons
Michigan: Over is 10-2 in Wolverines home games in which total is between 49.5 and 52

Buffalo at Ohio State, 12:00 ET ESPN2
Buffalo: Under is 22-8 in Buffalo non-conference games since 1992
Ohio State: Buckeyes have covered spreads of -25 or more in each of last three openers

Temple at Notre Dame, 5:30 ET NBC
Temple: Owls are 17-4 ATS in non-conference games since 2008
Notre Dame: Under is 18-7 in Fighting Irish games last two years

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech, 5:30 ET ESPN
Alabama: Crimson Tide 7-1 ATS in neutral site games
Virginia Tech: Hokies 8-18 ATS over past three seasons

Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State, 3:30 ET ESPN2
Mississippi State: Bulldogs 1-7 ATS last three years as underdog away from home
Oklahoma State: Cowboys 9-4 ATS in non-conference games since 2010

Lousiana-Monroe at Oklahoma, 7:00 ET
Lousiana-Monroe: Ragin Cajuns 11-24 ATS as underdog of +21.5 or more
Oklahoma: Sooners 4-1 ATS last five home openers

New Mexico State at Texas, 8:00 ET New Mexico State: Aggies 11-26 ATS since 1992 when total is between 56.5 and 63
Texas: Longhorns 6-2 ATS in non-conference games last two years

Rice at Texas A&M, 1:00 ET ESPN
Rice: Owls 4-1 in 2012 in non-conference games
Texas A&M: Under was 7-4 in Aggies games last year

Toledo at Florida, 12:21 ET ESPN 3
Toledo: Rockets 3-7 ATS in non-conference games last two years
Florida: Under is 18-6 since 1992 when Gators are favorite of -21.5 and -31

Wyoming at Nebraska, 8:00 ET BTN
Wyoming: Under is 11-1 since 1992 when Cowboys are road dogs of +21.5 or more
Nebraska: Cornhuskers 6-1 ATS in 2012

Georgia at Clemson, 8:00 ET ABC
Georgia: Under is 16-5 since 1992 in Georgia road games in first month of the season
Clemson: Tigers 5-10 ATS in non-conference games last three seasons

LSU at TCU, 9:00 ET ESPN
LSU: Under is 39-22 since 1992 when total is between 49.5 and 56
TCU: Horned Frogs 1-8-1 ATS last two years in non-conference games

Boise State at Washington, 10:00 ET FS1
Boise State: Over is 9-1 since 2010 in Saturday road games for Broncos
Washington: Huskies 1-4 ATS in last five openers

Nevada at UCLA, 10:00 ET PAC12
Nevada: Over is 19-8 since 1992 when Wolfpack has been a road underdog
UCLA: Bruins 26-11 ATS since 1992 in home non-conference games

Northwestern at California, 10:00 ET ESPN2
Northwestern: Wildcats 12-1 ATS last season
California: Over is 14-4 since 1992 in first two weeks of season for Golden Bears

Nicholls State at Oregon, 4:00 ET FS1
Nicholls State: Colonels 6-27 SU in last three seasons
Oregon: Ducks 5-8 ATS as favorites of -30 or more

Eastern Washington at Oregon State, 6:00 ET PAC12
Eastern Washington: Eagles reached the Division I-AA semifinals in 2012, finishing 11-3
Oregon State: Beavers 1-4 ATS when favored by -20 or more last five years

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NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 1

Saturday's games
Top 13 games
Louisiana Tech had great year LY, going 9-3 then getting snubbed for bowl, but they lost 15 starters and HC Dykes from LY, so now Skip Holtz takes over program that covered six of last seven tries as home dog, nine of last 12 non-league games. Holtz’ teams are 20-9 vs spread in last 29 games as road dog at UCF/ECU. NC State is 9-4 as home favorite since ’10, but 3-7 in last ten non-ACC games; they’ve got new coach, new QB and six new starters on both sides of ball.

Iowa outgained Northern Illinois 268-201 in narrow 18-17 (-9) win LY, Hawkeyes’ 4th straight series win (other three by 10+); since ’06, Iowa is 16-20 as a home favorite- they’re 15-18 in last 33 non-league games, 3-6 in last nine. NIU has new coach and seven new starters on defense, but also senior QB (14 starts) and all five starters back on OL; they covered eight of last 11 tries as road dog, are 14-17 in last 31 non-MAC games. Iowa has new QB with three starters back on OL.

BYU has new QB, only 44 returning starts on OL; they lost seven starters on defense, but are 14-8 vs spread in last 22 road games, 15-13 in last 28 as a road favorite. Virginia has 16 starters back, including four (three seniors) on OL but a new QB; they’re 3-9 in last dozen games as home dog (2-6 with London), 1-7-1 in last nine non-league games. Teams haven’t met since 2000, when they split pair of close, high-scoring games, with road team winning both.

Extremely young Virginia Tech team; 27 of 71 players on travelling squad are playing first college game here, vs Alabama squad that covered seven of last eight games on neutral field and is 16-11 in last 27 non-SEC games. Tide lost three starters on OL (only 39 starts back) but have senior QB (27 starts) and seven starters back on defense. Tech has senior QB (also 27 starts); they covered only one of last four as a dog and since ’06 are 10-19-3 vs spread out of conference. Bama (-6.5) beat Tech 34-24 in opening game here four years ago.

Troy won three of last four games with UAB; Blazers lost last two visits here, 24-24/27-14. Three of last eight series games were decided by one point, with average total in last three, 60.7. UAB is 8-7 as road dog since ’10, 7-5 in last 12 non-league games; they’ve got four starters back on defense, a soph QB (8 starts) and a date at LSU next. Troy lost four starters off its OL but has senior QB (36 starts); Trojans covered only twice in last dozen tries as a home favorite.

Cincinnati has whole OL (83 starts) back from LY with three senior starters and two QBs who have started games; they’re 8-5 in last 13 games as home favorite, 8-4 in last 12 non-league games. Purdue has eight starters back on defense and three starters back on OL (52 career starts) but only two other offensive starters back- their QB has only six career starts. Since 2006, Boilers are 15-12 as road underdogs. Both teams here have new head coaches.

Former Louisville/Arkansas coach Petrino is new HC at Western Kentucky, which has four senior starters on OL but junior QB with only one career start; Hilltoppers were amazing 16-5 vs spread as underdog under Taggart (now at USF)- they beat Kentucky 32-31 LY, despite being outgained by 50 yards- they had three previous losses vs UK, all by 10+ points. Petrino is 14-10 vs spread in last 24 games as underdog. New coach for Kentucky, which covered four of last five as road favorite and is since ’07 is 15-10 vs spread out of SEC.

Since 2008, Mississippi State is 4-13 vs spread as a road underdog, covering once in last eight tries; they’re 8-13 in last 21 non-SEC games. Bulldogs have senior QB (17 starts and all five starters back on OL (108 career starts), which gives them edge here, over Oklahoma State team that is 9-4 vs spread in last 13 non-league games; they’ve got a senior QB with only five career starts and three starters back on OL (38 career starts). Teams haven’t met since ’99; figure Houston site helps OSU, which recruits Texas more than Miss State.

Syracuse has new coach, new QB, three soph starters on OL; since ’08, they’re 19-28-1 as road dogs, but 13-7-1 in last 21 non-league games. Syracuse lost 28-7/55-13 in last two games vs Penn State (‘08/’09) happier times for Lions. PSU also has new QB but has 8 starters back on offense, three on OL; they were 6-1 as favorite LY, are 11-3 as road favorites since 2008. You figure crowd in NJ would be split, but Orange played USC here LY and game drew poorly, so PSU should have crowd edge.

Clemson has senior QB (27 starts) and four starters back on OL (64 starts); they’re 24-4 SU at home under Swinney, but since ’08 are 0-3 as home underdogs. Tigers-Georgia are old rivals playing for first time in decade; Dawgs have nine starters back on offense, with whole OL back and senior QB (41 starts) but only three back on defense-- 10 of 22 kids on Georgia’s defensive 2-deep depth chart are playing first college game (8 true frosh), bad news vs Clemson offense. Since ’09, Georgia is 7-3 as a road favorite; they’re 9-10 in last 19 non-SEC games.

LSU/TCU both have senior QBs, though Pachall (17 starts) missed LY for Horned Frogs and Mettenberger now has NFL coach (Cameron) as tutor; TCU has nine starters back on defense- they’re 12-7-1 in last 20 games as underdog, but are just 3-11-1 in last 15 non-league games. LSU is 23-31 vs spread in last 54 games as a favorite, 9-14 in last 23 non-SEC games. 7-5-1 on neutral fields under Miles. LSU lost seven starters on defense and two on OL. Each team has only one senior starter on OL. Dallas site is very close to TCU, but LSU fans travel very well.

Boise State (-5) nipped Washington 28-26 in Vegas Bowl LY, even though Huskies outgained them by 40 yards on chilly day in desert. Broncos have senior QB (13 starts) and five senior starters on OL (only two returning starters, 52 starts); they’re 3-1 as road dog under Peterson, 18-7 vs spread out of conference. U-Dub is 7-5 as home favorite under Sarkisian, 8-7 out of conference; they’ve got four returning starters (all juniors) on OL and senior QB (26 starts). Hard to give Peterson points, given his (84-8 career mark as Boise coach).

Northwestern has 8 starters back on offense with senior QB (20 starts) but only two starters back on OL (40 starts); since ’08, Wildcats are 3-7-1 as road favorites, but they’re 9-5-1 in last 15 games out of conference. Cal has new coach, new QB, three new starters on OL; since ’04 they’re 2-8 vs spread as home underdogs, 14-17 in last 31 non-league games. Wildcats lost seven starters on defense- they won wild opener 42-41 at Syracuse LY. Dykes worked wonders at Louisiana Tech, but this is just his first game at Cal.

Other Games
I’m going to give you some notes on every games, except ones with point spreads of 30+ points-- those are a waste of time.

-- Maryland is 3-0 vs FIU, with average score 27-16; Panthers are 7-5 as road dog since ’10, 13-11 in last 24 non-league games. Terps are 2-5 as home favorite under Edsall.
– Miami OH lost last four visits to Marshall by average score of 38-27; Red Hawks are 4-7 as road dogs under Treadwell (8-13 since ’09). Marshall is 5-9 in last 15 games as a home favorite.
– Oklahoma chose younger QB over runner Bell; they’re 25-15-1 as home favorites (9-9 in last 18) but have Big X rival West Virginia up next. ULM has terrific senior QB (36 starts), four starters back on OL; they’re 5-3 in last eight games as a road underdog.
– Southern Miss is on third HC in three years after going 0-12 LY; since ’05, they’re 18-21 as home favorites. Texas State has four starters back on OL for former Bama coach Franchione, who is 3-4 as road dog at TSU

– Rice has senior QB (22 starts) and all five starters back on OL (86 starts); they were 4-0 as road dogs LY. Since ’09, Texas A&M is 13-9 as home favorite- Manziel is suspended for first half of this game. No iidea how Aggies will respond to the circus surrounding him.
– Toledo has senior QB (14 starts), four starters back on OL (78 starts); they’re 9-3 in last 12 games as road dogs. Florida plays Miami next; they’ve got junior QB (12 starts) and 104 returning starts on OLK- they’re 11-13 in last 24 games as a home favorite.
– Malzahn’s first Auburn team has highly-touted JC QB making debut here; they’re 17-22 as home favorite since ’05, 14-22 out of SEC and are very thin on defense. Washington State has junior QB, four starters back on OL in Leach’s second year there- Coogs are 16-12 vs spread in last 28 games as an underdog.
– Since 2005, North Texas is 4-11 as a favorite, but they’re 3-1 as a home favorite under McCarney. Idaho is 12-10 as a road dog, 13-8 in last 21 non-league games.

– Wyoming covered 15 of last 19 tries as road dogs, but Nebraska has four senior starters on OL and senior QB (38 starts). Huskers are 17-16 as home favorite under Pelini; they pounded Cowboys 38-14 (-21) LY.
– New Mexico was 3-0 as favorite under Davie LY; he has four starters (107 starts) back from OL but has young QB (4 starts). UTSA covered five of its six road games LY; they’ve got four junior starters on OL (83 career starts).
– New coach for Nevada, which has junior QB (20 starts); they’re 9-7 in last 16 games as road dogs. UCLA has soph QB (14 starts), four starters back on OL but no seniors—they’re 3-5 in last eight games as home favorite, but 19-11 in last 30 non-league games.

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Date WLT Pct Net Units Record

08/30/13 11-*5-*0 68.75% +*2750 Detail

08/29/13 11-*14-*0 44.00% -*2200 Detail

Totals 22-*19-*0 53.66% +550


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Georgia at Clemson

August 29, 2013

Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers
Venue: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina (grass)
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013
Time/TV: 8:00 p.m. ET - ABC
Line: Georgia -1.5, Over/Under 71
Last Meeting: 2003, Georgia 30 at Clemson 0


Georgia and Clemson are set to renew their rivalry in a crucial Week 1 contest Saturday night at Death Valley. With both schools entertaining national-title hopes, the stakes couldn’t be much higher for a season opener.

As of Thursday morning, most betting shops had UGA installed as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 71. The Bulldogs are -125 on the money line, while gamblers can back the Tigers for a +105 return (risk $100 to win $105).

Georgia returns nine starters on offense but only three on defense from last season’s team that went 12-2 straight up and 8-6 against the spread. The Bulldogs bounced back from their crushing SEC Championship Game loss to Alabama by beating Nebraska 45-31 as an 8.5-point favorite at the Capital One Bowl.

Nevertheless, the UGA faithful can’t help but wonder about what could’ve been. Trailing the Crimson Tide by four in the final minute, Aaron Murray had his team on the move but had no timeouts remaining.

When he completed a pass to the nine yard line with 15 seconds remaining, the clock stopped for the officials to move the chains. At this point, it was a no-brainer for Murray to spike the ball to give his team three shots at the end zone.

Instead, he looked to the sidelines and was given incomprehensible instructions to run a play. The outcome was predictable. Murray’s pass was deflected at the line of scrimmage and caught by UGA’s Chris Conley at the five. The clock ran out and a golden opportunity to get to the BCS Championship Game was lost.

Murray enjoyed a stellar junior campaign, throwing for 3,893 yards with a 36/10 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He had great support from a pair of freshmen running backs, Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall.

Gurley rushed for 1,385 yards and 17 TDs while averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Many publications have him listed as a preseason All-American. Marshall is no slouch, either. He produced 759 rushing yards and eight TDs while averaging 6.5 YPC.

Murray lost his leading receiver in Tavarres King, but Michael Bennett is back after tearing his ACL in early October of last season. Bennett had made 24 receptions for 345 yards and four TDs before going down in the fifth game.

Arthur Lynch might be the SEC’s best tight end. He had 24 catches for 431 yards and three TDs in 2012. Malcolm Mitchell also returns after hauling in 40 receptions for 572 yards and four TDs.

While the UGA offense, a unit that averaged 37.8 PPG last year, is absolutely loaded, the defense lost a ton of talent. The top four tacklers, including first-round picks Jarvis Jones and Alec Ogletree, are gone. Plus, starting safety Josh Harvey-Clemons is suspended against Clemson.

Clemson finished 2012 with an 11-2 SU record and a 9-4 ATS mark. The Tigers capped the season with a 25-24 comeback victory over LSU at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta.

Trailing 24-13 in the fourth quarter, Chandler Catanzaro buried a 26-yard field goal to make it a one-possession game with 9:26 remaining. With 2:47 remaining, DeAndre Hopkins scored a on a 12-yard TD pass from Tajh Boyd, but the two-point conversion failed.

At this point, Clemson’s main enemy was the clock but it had all three timeouts remaining. Therefore, LSU’s Les Miles went into his clock-management handbook and pulled out this plan – throw the ball three consecutive times to stop the clock following each incompletion and, therefore, allow Clemson to keep all of its timeouts.

After forcing the three and out, Clemson marched down the field to set up Catanzaro for his walk-off FG from 37 yards out. Dabo Swinney’s squad won outright as a six-point underdog.

Clemson has won nine games or more in three of Swinney’s four (full) seasons. The Tigers have posted double-digit win totals in back-to-back campaigns. They won the ACC two years ago and are now hoping to bag an even bigger championship, which would be their first since former head coach Danny Ford pulled the trick in 1981.

Clemson returns six starters on both offense and defense. Most important, the Tigers bring back their senior QB. Boyd is the school’s second all-time leading passer and is poised to surpass Charlie Whitehurst in October. In 2012, Boyd completed 67.2 percent of his throws for 3,896 yards with a 36/13 TD-INT ratio. He also had 514 rushing yards and 10 TDs.

As a true freshman in 2011, Sammy Watkins was probably the nation’s best playmaker. However, a suspension and a nagging ankle injury created all sorts of problems for Watkins in 2012. He had 57 catches for 708 yards and three TDs, but those were miniscule numbers compared to the talent level of this player. Watkins is healthy now and poised for a bounce-back year.

Clemson’s defense made strides last season in coordinator Brent Venables’ first year at the school. The Tigers went from allowing 29.3 PPG in 2011 to surrendering just 24.8 PPG. One would think this unit would continue to improve under the direction of Venables, who previously spent 12 years on Bob Stoops’s staff at Oklahoma.

During Swinney’s tenure, the Tigers own a 34-26 spread record. They have been home underdogs just three times, going 0-3 ATS.

The Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in 10 road ‘chalk’ situations since 2009.

ABC will provide television coverage from Death Valley at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

-- Since 1998, Va. Tech has only been a double-digit underdog five times. The Hokies, who are catching 20 points vs. Alabama on Saturday, are 4-1 ATS in those five spots.

-- ULM head coach Todd Berry dismissed starting WR Colby Harper from the team this past weekend. Before sustaining a season-ending injury in Week 4 last year, Harper had 29 catches for 303 yards and two TDs. The Warhawks are 22-point underdogs Saturday at Oklahoma.

-- Speaking of the Sooners, they will be without two defensive starters due to suspensions. Junior DE Chuka Ndulue and junior CB Cortez Johnson will both sit out vs. ULM. Ndulue had 45 tackles, five sacks and four QB hurries in 2012.

-- BYU starting CB Jordan Johnson is out for the season with a season-ending knee injury. Johnson had 48 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 15 passes broken up and one interception in 2012. The Cougars, who open Saturday at Virginia, had been favored by three of 3.5 points at most books for the last several weeks. However, the line moved to just one on Monday. When BYU last ventured into ACC country last season, it spanked Ga. Tech by a 41-17 count on The Flats.

-- Florida will be without four starters for its season opener vs. Toledo. The Gators won’t have OG Jon Halapio, OT Chaz Green, RB Matt Jones and LB Antonio Morrison. Halapio probably won’t be back until late September. Green is out for the season with a torn labrum, while Jones will likely return in Week 2 at Miami. Morrison will also be back for the Hurricanes after his two-game suspension was reduced Monday by Will Muschamp.

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Here is my Early Game POD's Up to 4pm Pacific Time:


Saturday, August 31

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Massachusetts - 12:00 PM ET Wisconsin -45 500
Wisconsin - Over 52.5 500

Southern Illinois - 12:00 PM ET Illinois -17 500
Illinois -

Purdue - 12:00 PM ET Purdue +10.5 500
Cincinnati - Under 49 500

Elon University - 12:00 PM ET Elon University +47 500
Georgia Tech -

Villanova - 12:00 PM ET Boston College -18 500
Boston College -

Buffalo - 12:00 PM ET Ohio State -34.5 500
Ohio State - Over 55.5 500

William & Mary - 12:00 PM ET William & Mary +33 500
West Virginia -

Toledo - 12:21 PM ET Toledo +23.5 500 POD # !
Florida - Over 55.5 500

Florida International - 12:30 PM ET Maryland -21 500
Maryland - Under 50 500

Louisiana Tech - 12:30 PM ET Louisiana Tech +14 500
North Carolina State - Over 63 500

Rice - 1:00 PM ET Rice +28.5 500
Texas A&M - Under 67 500

Colgate - 3:00 PM ET Air Force -27.5 500 POD # 6
Air Force -

Central Michigan - 3:30 PM ET Central Michigan +31.5 500 POD # 5
Michigan - Over 52.5 500

Northern Illinois - 3:30 PM ET Iowa -3 500
Iowa - Under 53 500

Temple - 3:30 PM ET Temple +29.5 500 POD # 2
Notre Dame - Under 53 500

Penn State - 3:30 PM ET Syracuse +8.5 500 POD # 3
Syracuse - Under 51 500

Mississippi State - 3:30 PM ET Oklahoma State -11 500
Oklahoma State - Under 62 500

Brigham Young - 3:30 PM ET Virginia +1 500 POD # 4
Virginia - Under 50.5 500

UL Lafayette - 4:00 PM ET Arkansas -10 500
Arkansas - Over 57 500

North Carolina Central - 4:00 PM ET North Carolina Central +32.5 500
Duke -

Nicholls State - 4:00 PM ET Nicholls State +59 500
Oregon -

Alabama - 5:30 PM ET Virginia Tech +20.5 500
Virginia Tech - Under 45.5 500

Howard - 6:00 PM ET Howard +17 500
Eastern Michigan -

Austin Peay - 6:00 PM ET Austin Peay +50 500
Tennessee -

Eastern Washington - 6:00 PM ET Oregon State -27 500
Oregon State -

Evening POD'S up later.....Good Luck !

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NCAAF

Saturday, August 31

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Saturday's NCAAF Top 25 betting cheat sheet
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UMass Minutemen at Wisconsin Badgers (-44.5, 53.5)

If Gary Andersen can repeat at Wisconsin what he accomplished in his last head coaching job, Saturday's season opening non-conference game against visiting Massachusetts will be only the beginning of great things in Madison. Andersen, 49, comes to Wisconsin from Utah State, where he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround that saw the school win 26 games in his four seasons after winning just six in the previous three years. He replaces Bret Bielema, who won 68 games in his seven years before departing to Arkansas.

UMass head coach Charley Molnar expects marked improvement in his team, which was outscored 482-152 in its first season in the FBS. Sophomore Mike Wegzyn, who threw more interceptions than touchdowns last season, will lead an offense that will be without tight end Rob Blanchflower (undisclosed) and running back Jordan Broadnax (knee) for this game due to injury. Ricardo Miller, a senior transfer from Michigan, will start at tight end and Stacey Bedell will start at running back.

Key betting stat: Badgers are 0-6 ATS in their last six non-conference games.

Buffalo Bulls at Ohio State Buckeyes (-34.5, 55.5)

Ohio State brings the nation’s longest winning streak into its season opener Saturday against visiting Buffalo. The No. 2 Buckeyes have won 12 consecutive games since their four-game losing streak to finish off the 2011 season. Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller begins his junior season as a strong candidate to win the Heisman Trophy. Another player to watch is freshman speedster Dontre Wilson, who is expected to return the opening kickoff and fill other key roles for the Buckeyes.

Buffalo is led by one of the top linebackers in the nation in senior Khalil Mack, who is projected as a first-round pick at next year's NFL draft. Mack, at 6-3, 248 pounds, has 56 tackles for a loss in his career at Buffalo, leaving him 19 shy of the NCAA record. The Bulls return six other starters on defense and nine on offense, led by quarterback Joe Licata, who started the final four games last season and led Buffalo to a 3-1 record.

Key betting stat: Buckeyes are 5-1 ATS in their last six vs. MAC.

Toledo Rockets at Florida Gators (-23.5, 56)

After a disappointing debut season, head coach Will Muschamp had the Florida Gators back in the top 10 in his second season, and that's where they begin Muschamp's third year in Gainesville. The 10th-ranked Gators begin a challenging non-conference slate by hosting Toledo on Saturday in the Swamp, where they are 129-18 since 1990 - the best home winning percentage in the nation over that span. The Gators look to erase the bitter taste of a loss to Louisville in last season's Sugar Bowl, while the Rockets are after a signature win to start the year.

The Gators are rebuilding a defense that carried them to a top-10 ranking in 2012, as they were fifth in the nation in both scoring defense (14.5 points per game) and total defense (287.5 yards per game). Toledo is coming off its third straight winning season after capturing nine games and going to a bowl game under first-year head coach Matt Campbell. The Rockets are 7-12 all-time against top-25 opponents, including a 1-1 mark last year with a win over then-No. 18 Cincinnati and a loss to then-No. 16 Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Key betting stat: Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last eight vs. MAC.

Rice Owls at Texas A&M Aggies (-27, 66.5)

Johnny Football will not become Johnny Sidelined after all - at least not for long. Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel's murky eligibility status was resolved Wednesday, when the NCAA and No. 6 Texas A&M agreed to suspend the star quarterback for the first half of Saturday's season opener against visiting Rice. Manziel escaped severe punishment when the NCAA could not prove he accepted cash for signing autographs, the latest saga in his controversy-filled offseason.

With the eligibility issue behind him, Manziel now gets to build on a wondrous 2012 season that saw him become the first freshman to win the Heisman. Rice, a member of the retooled Conference USA, returns 18 starters and hopes to carry the momentum from last season, when it won its final five games and destroyed Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. The defense, among the nation's worst over the first half last year, made marked strides during the winning streak.

Key betting stat: Owls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

Central Michigan Chippewas at Michigan Wolverines (-31.5, 52)

Junior quarterback Devin Gardner has taken the reins of the Michigan offense and will lead the 17th-ranked Wolverines against visiting Central Michigan on Saturday. After the converted wide receiver replaced an injured Denard Robinson midway through last season, he threw for 1,480 yards and 13 touchdowns and was intercepted six times in five games. Now he’s back to try to lead the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title since 2004, when they shared the crown with Iowa.

Central Michigan will lean on senior running back Zurlon Tipton in attempting to defeat its in-state rival for the first time. Tipton rushed for 1,492 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. Junior quarterback Cody Kater, who will make his first start for the Chippewas, has career passing totals of 2-for-4 for 12 yards.

Key betting stat: Wolverines are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 non-conference games.

Temple Owls at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-29.5, 53)

Expectations are higher than they have been in decades for No. 11 Notre Dame coming off an appearance in the BCS Championship Game. The Fighting Irish have faced significant roster changes since that loss to Alabama, but they will show off their new look when they host Temple in their season opener on Saturday. Notre Dame will take the field without 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist Manti Te'o, along with starting quarterback Everett Golson.

Golson was suspended by the university for the first semester due to academic problems, but the Irish have an experienced backup ready to take his place in Tommy Rees. The Owls are under the guidance of new coach Matt Rhule, who spent last season in the NFL as an assistant with the New York Giants. Temple is one of 10 members of the new American Athletic Conference, which formed in the wake of the Big East's breakup.

Key betting stat: Under is 20-7 in Fighting Irish's last 27 home games.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-12, 62)

Oklahoma State has emerged as a major player on the college football scene behind a high-powered offense that annually ranks among the nation's best. The 14th-ranked Cowboys will receive a tough early test when they open the season against Mississippi State on Saturday at Houston's Reliant Stadium. Oklahoma State is favored to win the Big 12 Conference and has the pieces in place to be another offensive juggernaut, but the defense must show improvement to compete with the nation's elite.

Mississippi State is also a program on the rise, appearing in a bowl game in each of the last three seasons, but it has the misfortune to play in a conference (Southeastern) that has produced the last seven BCS national champions. The Bulldogs bolted to a 7-0 start a year ago before a string of games against conference heavyweights stalled their momentum en route to an 8-5 finish. Mississippi State has four four straight season openers and the Cowboys have been victorious in their last five.

Key betting stat: Bulldogs are 0-6 ATS in their last six games in August.

Nicholls State Colonels at Oregon Ducks (-59)

High-flying Oregon no longer has Chip Kelly in charge and familiar ringmaster Mark Helfrich makes his head-coaching debut when the No. 3 Ducks host overmatched Nicholls State on Saturday. Helfrich was promoted from offensive coordinator after helping Oregon go 46-7 in his four seasons in that role, including a 12-1 mark last season before Kelly left to become head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. Nicholls State’s lone win a season ago was against NAIA school Evangel.

Sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota is a leading Heisman Trophy candidate after throwing a school-record 32 touchdowns passes and setting another Oregon mark with a 68.5 completion percentage in 2012. The Ducks averaged 44.7 points and 501.1 yards in Helfrich’s four seasons of overseeing the offense, and the new offensive coordinator is former Nebraska quarterback Scott Frost. Nicholls State’s last visit to the state of Oregon didn’t go well – the FCS Colonels lost 77-3 to Oregon State to end their 2012 campaign.

Key betting stat: Over is 25-8-1 in Ducks' last 34 home games.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Virginia Tech Hokies (+20.5, 45.5)

No. 1 Alabama is bidding to win an unprecedented three straight National Championships and four in five years. That quest begins with a tough opener on Saturday, when the Crimson Tide play Virginia Tech in Atlanta. Alabama rolled over Notre Dame in last January’s BCS National Championship Game but waved goodbye to most of its starting offensive line and some key performers on a standout defense.

Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban has regularly sent defensive players into the first round of the NFL draft but has no problem rebuilding year after year. Alabama again brought in one of the top recruiting classes in the country and returns starting quarterback A.J. McCarron. The Hokies enter the season unranked after a disappointing 2012 campaign.

Key betting stat: Hokies are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.

Eastern Washington Eagles at Oregon State Beavers (-27)

Oregon State won’t be able to surprise foes this season and the No. 25 Beavers aim to sidestep the upset attempt of visiting Eastern Washington in Saturday’s season opener. Oregon State tripled its 2011 win total of three with a stunning rise last year, and the Beavers are seeking their eighth bowl bid in the last 11 seasons. The Eagles are ranked fourth in the FCS preseason poll and have put scares into Washington and Washington State over the past two seasons.

The Beavers conducted a spirited quarterback competition, and junior Sean Mannion edged senior Cody Vaz for the job. Mannion started eight games last season when he passed for 2,446 yards and 15 touchdowns in a campaign interrupted by October knee surgery, while Vaz started five times and threw for 1,480 yards and 11 scores. Eastern Washington lost 24-20 at Washington State last season and 30-27 at Washington in 2011.

Key betting stat: Over is 7-2 in Beavers last 9 non-conference games.

UL Monroe Warhawks at Oklahoma Sooners (-21, 61)

Blake Knight has a difficult act to follow, but he's off to a strong start as he leads the 16th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners into Saturday's season-opening tilt with Louisiana-Monroe. Knight beat out junior Blake Bell to take the Sooners' starting quarterback job vacated when Landry Jones bolted for the NFL. He leads the Sooners in search of their fourth consecutive season-opening victory against a Warhawks team that is no stranger to Week 1 upsets.

Oklahoma comes into the season looking to erase the memories of last year's embarrassing 41-13 Cotton Bowl defeat to the Texas A&M Aggies. "We've got a challenging year ahead of us, and it really starts from the beginning," head coach Bob Stoops said. Louisiana-Monroe finished 8-5 last season - and kicked things off in style, defeating then-No. 8 Arkansas 34-31 in overtime in an opening-week stunner.

Key betting stat: Over is 6-0-1 in Warhawks' last seven non-conference games.

Wyoming Cowboys at Nebraska Cornhuskers (-30, 67)

Despite closing last season on a sour note, No. 18 Nebraska has its sights on extending the nation’s longest winning streak in season openers to 28 games Saturday against the visiting Wyoming Cowboys. Nebraska finished atop the Big Ten Legends division thanks to a six-game winning streak. However, the Huskers’ Rose Bowl hopes were dashed following a 70-31 rout by Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship before they suffered a 45-31 loss to Georgia in the Capital One Bowl.

Nebraska believes it has one of the best secondaries in the conference, but it – along with an unproven front seven – figures to get tested by a non-conference schedule full of spread offenses, starting with the Cowboys. Wyoming quarterback Brett Smith averaged 308 yards in total offense and threw 27 touchdown passes against six interceptions in 2012, besting the Huskers’ Taylor Martinez in every category. The Cowboys overcame a miserable start to win three of their final four games last season, but are 0-6 all-time against Nebraska.

Key betting stat: Cornhuskers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight home games.

Georgia Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers (+1.5, 71)

College football dives headfirst into the 2013 season Saturday night when No. 5 Georgia and No. 8 Clemson square off in a showdown featuring BCS dreams and elite quarterbacks. Aaron Murray came five yards shy of leading the Bulldogs to the BCS Championship Game as a junior last season before time ran out against eventual national champion Alabama. Tajh Boyd enjoyed a record-setting junior campaign for Clemson and joins Murray as a preseason candidate to take home the Heisman Trophy.

Murray, whose 95 touchdown passes are more than any active FBS player, was named the preseason SEC player of the year despite the presence of Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, the reigning Heisman winner. Boyd, meanwhile, threw for 3,896 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2012 en route to winning ACC player of the year honors. In addition to the top-tier quarterbacks, the Bulldogs and Tigers possess electrifying complementary players such as Georgia running back Todd Gurley and Clemson wideout Sammy Watkins.

Key betting stat: Bulldogs are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 vs. ACC.

New Mexico State Aggies at Texas Longhorns (-42, 57.5)

No. 15 Texas hopes the offseason momentum it's been riding since a comeback win against Oregon State in December's Alamo Bowl will continue into the new season, which starts Saturday against visiting New Mexico State. Coach Mack Brown is eager to see how junior quarterback David Ash and the Longhorns execute the no-huddle offense Texas debuted in the bowl game. The Aggies are also shifting to an up-tempo attack under first-year head coach Doug Martin after New Mexico State lost its last 11 games of 2012 by an average of 25.4 points.

Martin, who returns to New Mexico State after serving as the Aggies' offensive coordinator in 2011 before taking the same position at Boston College last year, has a new quarterback and a thin running back corps in his new offense. Texas, meanwhile, has 19 starters returning, including 10 on offense. "(Ash) finished on such a positive the fourth quarter of the bowl game, that momentum and confidence has carried through the spring and the summer," Brown said during his weekly press conference Monday. "He's more comfortable and excited about the offense."

Key betting stat: Aggies are 0-5 ATS in their last five vs. Big 12.

LSU Tigers vs. TCU Horned Frogs (+4, 50)

Despite losing a school-record nine players to the NFL draft, No. 13 Louisiana State has national title aspirations as it opens the season with an intriguing non-conference clash against No. 20 Texas Christian on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. The game marks the fifth Cowboys Classic. LSU and TCU have each appeared once and come away victorious.

The Tigers, who lost a ton of defensive talent but return their key offensive pieces, get to measure themselves in preparation for a brutal schedule that features Georgia and Florida from the SEC East. Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson has yet to announce a starting quarterback for the game. It will be either Trevone Boykin or Casey Pachall, who started the first four games last season before leaving the team as a result of a drunk driving arrest.

Key betting stat: Horned Frogs are 0-6 ATS in their last six neutral-site games.

Nevada Wolf Pack at UCLA Bruins (-21, 67.5)

Jim Mora turned UCLA's fate around in his first season at Westwood. The former NFL coach led the Bruins to victories in nine of their first 11 games to claim the Pac-12 South crown. Mora has even grander visions in 2013 as his No. 21 Bruins begin an unlikely quest at a national title when they host Nevada in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.

Quarterback Brett Hundley, who set single-season records for total offense, yards passing and completions in his freshman season, guided the Bruins to a strong start before the team wilted down the stretch - losing its final three games. Nevada will be no easy task. The Mountain West foe has earned bowl berths in eight straight seasons.

Key betting stat: Bruins are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. MWC.

Boise State Broncos at Washington Huskies (-4, 52)

A $261 million stadium renovation is complete and Washington returns to its lakeside home venue for the first time in 21-plus months when it hosts No. 19 Boise State in Saturday’s season-opening contest. The 93-year-old facility got an extensive facelift to modernize it and the Huskies are hoping to have a glitzy high-powered team to match. Boise State defeated Washington in last season’s Las Vegas Bowl and is vying for its eighth straight 10-win season.

Broncos coach Chris Petersen has an 84-8 record in seven seasons, including four campaigns of 12 or more victories. Boise State is opening away from home against a BCS opponent for the fourth straight season, beating Virginia Tech (2010) and Georgia (2011) before losing to Michigan State (2012). Washington junior tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (69 receptions, 850 yards) will miss the game due to a suspension for an offseason DUI offense but the Huskies still have a formidable pass-catching target in junior receiver Kasen Williams (77 receptions).

Key betting stat: Over is 8-2 in Broncos' last 10 road games.

Northwestern Wildcats at California Golden Bears (+5.5, 60)

The Sonny Dykes era kicks off at California on Saturday night as the Golden Bears host No. 22 Northwestern, a squad that hopes to build on a 10-3 finish in 2012 that included a 34-20 victory over Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl. It's only the second all-time meeting between the two schools. The first one came in the 1949 Rose Bowl, with Northwestern posting a 20-14 victory.

Dykes takes over for Jeff Tedford, who was fired after finishing 3-9 in his 11th season. Dykes will incorporate the same type of pass-happy spread offensive attack that he used with great success at Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs led the nation in both total offense (577.9 yards) and scoring offense (51.5) last year en route to a 9-3 finish.

Key betting stat: Wildcats are 5-0 ATS in their last five non-conference games.

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NCAAF

Saturday, August 31

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Where the action is: Saturday's NCAAF line moves
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The first Saturday of the college football season is upon us and NCAAF bettors – sharp and square – are having their say when it comes to the numerous adjustments on the Week 1 board. We talk to sportsbooks about the biggest moves from the first weekend of NCAAF action

Alabama Crimson Tide at Virginia Tech Hokies – Open: +18, Move: +21

The two-time defending national champs are getting the respect from bettors, who have walked this spread all the way to the key number of -21. And that may not be its last stop if action on the Crimson Tide continues to roll in.

“So far we haven’t been able to book much action on the dog and I could see us closing 21.5 as our customers will continue to play the favorite in this game,” Peter Childs of Sportsbook.com tells Covers. “With just over 80 percent of the early action on the favorite, we’re going to keep moving this game and force some Virginia Tech money.”

Georgia Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers – Open: +1, Move: +2.5

Linesmakers originally sent out this game at Clemson -1 but sportsbooks switched the Tigers to +1 home dogs before posting it. Action on UGA has tacked on another point and a half for this primetime matchup and even though sharp money is beginning to show on Clemson, books are standing strong at the current spread.

“We saw several sharp bets on Clemson +2, but we didn't move our number because the public keeps backing the road favorite,” Michael Stewart, an oddsmaker with CarbonSports.ag, tells Covers. “With nearly 75 percent of the action on Georgia, we went to UGA -2.5 this morning.”

BYU Cougars at Virginia Cavaliers – Open: +3.5, Move: Pick

The Cougars opened as 3.5-point road chalk but wiseguys have sided with Virginia and have moved this spread all the way to a pick’em at some books.

“Virginia has been a steady play since the line opened,” Aron Black of Bet365.com tells Covers. “Sharp money says the home dogs are underrated. This one will probably go off as a pick.”

Miami (Ohio) Redhawks at Marshall Thundering Herd – Open: -17, Move: -19.5

This may not be the sexiest game on the Week 1 schedule but it has certainly caught the eyes of someone out there, who has made major moves to push this spread as many as 2.5 points at some books.

“We had sharp action on Marshall -17 and made a move to -18 but continued to take action and we now have Marshall listed at -19.5,” Greg Sindall of SportsInteraction tells Covers.

LSU Tigers vs. TCU Horned Frogs – Open: +3.5, Move: +6

Some books have taken one-sided money on LSU, moving this spread as many as 2.5 points. The Tigers are favorites in this neutral-site showdown at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. You would think TCU would have a home edge staying in Texas but no one travels like LSU faithful.

“This is another lopsided game where we’re seeing a ton of one-sided action,” says Childs. “Just like the Alabama side, we’re booking all one-way action here. With over 80 percent on LSU, I could see us going to LSU -6.5 in the coming days.”

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Oklahoma State Cowboys – Open: -12, Move: -14

Sharp action got the ball rolling on this line move. Since then, public money has piled on the Cowboys and could have this one climbing right up until kickoff. Some books have already crossed the key number of -13 while others are holding their breath, fearing big buyback on the Bulldogs from sharps if they spread moves to two touchdowns.

“Because we respect the wise action we took on the favorite, combined with the fact that the public is also backing the favorite, we've been very aggressive with this game and just this morning we went to Oklahoma State -14,” says Stewart. “It's safe to say, the sharps and the public are lining up on the same side in this game which makes for a lopsided game and again, forces us to be ultra aggressive in going from 12.5 to 14, going through a key number of 13 and going all the way up to another key number of 14.”

FIU Golden Panthers at Maryland Terrapins – Open: -19.5, Move: -23

Florida International has been beat up bad this offseason, prompting sharp money to side with Maryland and move the spread nearly four points since opening.

“Main moves are recent due to FIU RB Anthon Samuel ruled out for season due to concussion, and also questionable status for numerous players on Florida International,” says Black.

Eastern Illinois Panthers at San Diego State Aztecs – Open: -19.5, Move: -14

Money is siding with the FCS programs in this Week 1 matchup. Eastern Illinois is the team to beat in the Ohio Valley Conference and presents a challenge with its high-octane spread offense. Wiseguys have already had their say, marching this spread as many as 5.5 points at some books.


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NCAAF

Saturday, August 31

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College football weather report: Could be a sloppy Saturday
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Southern Illinois Salukis at Illinois Fighting Illini (-17)

Temperatures will be in the mid-80s but there is a 21 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast. Wind will blow across the field at 6 mph.

Elon Phoenix vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (-45.5)

Rain looms in Atlanta with a 44 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast.

Villanova Wildcats at Boston College Eagles (-16.5)

Temperatures will be in the low-80s but there is a 36 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast. Wind will blow at 11 mph SW.

Buffalo Bulls at Ohio State Buckeyes (-34.5, 55.5)

Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms.

William & Mary Tribe at West Virginia Mountaineers (-34.5)

Mountaineer Field looks to get drenched as there is a 58 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast.

Purdue Boilermakers at Cincinnati Bearcats (-10.5, 49.5)

A 40 percent chance of rain for this matchup at Nippert Stadium in Cincy.

Toledo Rockets at Florida Gators (-23.5, 56)

Temperatures will be in the low-90s, but there is a 50 percent chance of rain in the forecast for Gainesville.

FIU Golden Panthers at Maryland Terrapins (-21, 49.5)

The weather could start out dry in this game, but there is a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms which could hit in the second half.

Colgate Raiders at Air Force Falcons (-26.5)

Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 27 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Central Michigan Chippewas at Michigan Wolverines (31.5, 52)

The Big House could get hit with rain as there is a 25 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Syracuse Orange (+8.5, 51.5)

This one is played at MetLife Stadium and there is a 36 percent of rain in the forecast.

BYU Cougars at Virginia Cavaliers (pick, 51)

Temperatures will be in the mid-80s and there is a 36 percent chance of rain in the forecast.

Austin Peay Governors at Tennessee Volunteers (-50)

Neyland Stadium could get sloppy as there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast for Knoxville.

Howard Bison at Eastern Michigan Eagles (-18)

A 25 percent chance of thunderstorms is in the forecast at Rynearson Stadium.

UAB Blazers at Troy Trojans (-3.5, 63)

There is a 36 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast for Troy.

McNeese State Cowboys at South Florida Bulls (-20.5)

Temperatures will be in the low-80s with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast.

Kentucky Wildcats at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (+3.5, 56)

Temperatures will be in the low-90s with a 42 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast.

Miami RedHawks at Marshall Thundering Herd (-19, 66.5)

There is a 47 percent chance of thunderstorms in the forecast for Huntington.

Washington State Cougars at Auburn Tigers (-15.5, 62)

Conditions at Jordan-Hare Stadium could get sloppy as there is a 35 percent chance of rain in the forecast.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers (+1.5, 71)

Temperatures will be in the mid-70s with a 46 percent chance of thunderstorms.

UNI Panthers at Iowa State Cyclones (-9.5)

Conditions should be okay as this game starts, but the threat of a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms is in the mix as this game progresses.


** Weather forecasts and odds as of 9:00 p.m. ET Friday.

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NCAAF

Saturday, August 31

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Multiple Gators suspended; line drops for Toledo game
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The Florida Gators will have six players suspended for today's 12:21 p.m. ET game against Toledo according to multiple reports.

Starting cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy, who also sees time on offense and special teams, was suspended for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Also suspended: defensive tackles Darious Cummings and Jay-nard Bostwick, wide receiver Latroy Pittman, and offensive lineman Quinteze Williams.

Starting linebacker Antonio Morrison was previously suspended after getting arrested twice this summer.

Florida was a -24 favorite at most online books on Friday and that line had been bumped down slightly to -23 by Saturday morning.