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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Wednesday, October 11

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S ALABAMA (1 - 4) at TROY (4 - 1) - 10/11/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ALABAMA is 2-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 1-1 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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Thursday, October 12

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TEXAS ST (1 - 5) at LA LAFAYETTE (2 - 3) - 10/12/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAFAYETTE is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

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

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Friday, October 13

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CLEMSON (6 - 0) at SYRACUSE (3 - 3) - 10/13/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-1 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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WASHINGTON ST (6 - 0) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 3) - 10/13/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.

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

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Saturday, October 14

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PURDUE (3 - 2) at WISCONSIN (5 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NORTHWESTERN (2 - 3) at MARYLAND (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
NORTHWESTERN is 78-55 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NORTHWESTERN is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 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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MIAMI OHIO (2 - 4) at KENT ST (1 - 5) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 2-0 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO U (4 - 2) at BOWLING GREEN (1 - 5) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-0 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
BOWLING GREEN is 1-1 straight up against OHIO U 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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AKRON (3 - 3) at W MICHIGAN (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AKRON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 10.5 to 14 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against AKRON 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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TOLEDO (4 - 1) at C MICHIGAN (3 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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E MICHIGAN (2 - 3) at ARMY (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARMY is 1-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
ARMY is 1-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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N ILLINOIS (3 - 2) at BUFFALO (3 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
N ILLINOIS is 96-69 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 2-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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CONNECTICUT (1 - 4) at TEMPLE (3 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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VIRGINIA (4 - 1) at N CAROLINA (1 - 5) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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RUTGERS (1 - 4) at ILLINOIS (2 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 123-163 ATS (-56.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 123-163 ATS (-56.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 61-90 ATS (-38.0 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 61-87 ATS (-34.7 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 81-125 ATS (-56.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

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

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TEXAS TECH (4 - 1) at W VIRGINIA (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
W VIRGINIA is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NC STATE (5 - 1) at PITTSBURGH (2 - 4) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.

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

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MICHIGAN (4 - 1) at INDIANA (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
INDIANA is 78-105 ATS (-37.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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E CAROLINA (1 - 5) at UCF (4 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TULANE (3 - 2) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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BOSTON COLLEGE (2 - 4) at LOUISVILLE (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 1-1 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 2-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE 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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KANSAS (1 - 4) at IOWA ST (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 122-158 ATS (-51.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
KANSAS is 122-158 ATS (-51.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 73-110 ATS (-48.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 45-78 ATS (-40.8 Units) in road games since 1992.
KANSAS is 45-78 ATS (-40.8 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 86-116 ATS (-41.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS is 114-149 ATS (-49.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS is 93-126 ATS (-45.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS is 78-113 ATS (-46.3 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS is 51-83 ATS (-40.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
KANSAS is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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TCU (5 - 0) at KANSAS ST (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 118-85 ATS (+24.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 147-112 ATS (+23.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) in October games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 2-0 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against TCU 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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OLD DOMINION (2 - 3) at MARSHALL (4 - 1) - 10/14/2017, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as an underdog of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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FLORIDA ST (1 - 3) at DUKE (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 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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HOUSTON (4 - 1) at TULSA (1 - 5) - 10/14/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 1-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-0 straight up against TULSA 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (3 - 3) at UAB (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 6:30 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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GEORGIA ST (2 - 2) at LA MONROE (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
GEORGIA ST is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in October games over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (0 - 6) at W KENTUCKY (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

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

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WYOMING (3 - 2) at UTAH ST (3 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UNLV (2 - 3) at AIR FORCE (1 - 4) - 10/14/2017, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 84-121 ATS (-49.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
UNLV is 55-81 ATS (-34.1 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
UNLV is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

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

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NEVADA (1 - 5) at COLORADO ST (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 10:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 63-39 ATS (+20.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (3 - 2) at IDAHO (2 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO is 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
IDAHO is 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
IDAHO is 21-41 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.
IDAHO is 29-49 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
IDAHO is 31-55 ATS (-29.5 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
IDAHO is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
IDAHO is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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UTAH (4 - 1) at USC (5 - 1) - 10/14/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 63-35 ATS (+24.5 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 117-87 ATS (+21.3 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
UTAH is 42-20 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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COLORADO (3 - 3) at OREGON ST (1 - 5) - 10/14/2017, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 36-66 ATS (-36.6 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO is 41-72 ATS (-38.2 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
OREGON ST is 111-81 ATS (+21.9 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
OREGON ST is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in October games since 1992.
OREGON ST is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO 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
COLORADO is 2-0 against the spread versus OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0 straight up against OREGON ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (3 - 2) at ARIZONA (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.
UCLA is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
ARIZONA is 55-87 ATS (-40.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ARIZONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 80-123 ATS (-55.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

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

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VANDERBILT (3 - 3) at OLE MISS (2 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
VANDERBILT is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
OLE MISS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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OKLAHOMA (4 - 1) vs. TEXAS (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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OHIO ST (5 - 1) at NEBRASKA (3 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 180-136 ATS (+30.4 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 180-136 ATS (+30.4 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 150-117 ATS (+21.3 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 56-34 ATS (+18.6 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 73-46 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 73-46 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
OHIO ST is 163-122 ATS (+28.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
OHIO ST is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OHIO ST is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.

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

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BYU (1 - 5) at MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all games this season.
BYU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
BYU is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against SEC opponents since 1992.
BYU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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ARKANSAS (2 - 3) at ALABAMA (6 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 1-1 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 2-0 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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BAYLOR (0 - 5) at OKLAHOMA ST (4 - 1) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.
OKLAHOMA ST is 85-57 ATS (+22.3 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

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

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MISSOURI (1 - 4) at GEORGIA (6 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-0 straight up against MISSOURI 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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NAVY (5 - 0) at MEMPHIS (4 - 1) - 10/14/2017, 3:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 163-121 ATS (+29.9 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 163-121 ATS (+29.9 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 92-56 ATS (+30.4 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 79-39 ATS (+36.1 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 79-39 ATS (+36.1 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
NAVY is 148-110 ATS (+27.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 104-70 ATS (+27.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
NAVY is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NAVY is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

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

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NEW MEXICO ST (2 - 4) at GA SOUTHERN (0 - 4) - 10/14/2017, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 56.5 and 63 since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 90-119 ATS (-40.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
NEW MEXICO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
GA SOUTHERN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GA SOUTHERN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTEP (0 - 6) at SOUTHERN MISS (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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COASTAL CAROLINA (1 - 4) at ARKANSAS ST (2 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival 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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UTSA (3 - 1) at NORTH TEXAS (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTH TEXAS is 1-1 against the spread versus UTSA over the last 3 seasons
NORTH TEXAS is 1-1 straight up against UTSA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS A&M (4 - 2) at FLORIDA (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
TEXAS A&M is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

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

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S CAROLINA (4 - 2) at TENNESSEE (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

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

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AUBURN (5 - 1) at LSU (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 1-1 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 1-1 straight up against AUBURN 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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MICHIGAN ST (4 - 1) at MINNESOTA (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road favorite 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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OREGON (4 - 2) at STANFORD (4 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
OREGON is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OREGON is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) in October games since 1992.
OREGON is 64-41 ATS (+18.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

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

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WASHINGTON (6 - 0) at ARIZONA ST (2 - 3) - 10/14/2017, 10:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 79-48 ATS (+26.2 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
ARIZONA ST is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

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

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NEW MEXICO (3 - 2) at FRESNO ST (3 - 2) - 10/14/2017, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games 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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BOISE ST (3 - 2) at SAN DIEGO ST (6 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
BOISE ST is 134-99 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 134-99 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 64-43 ATS (+16.7 Units) in road lined games since 1992.

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

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SAN JOSE ST (1 - 6) at HAWAII (2 - 4) - 10/14/2017, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.
HAWAII is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CINCINNATI (2 - 4) at S FLORIDA (5 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

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GEORGIA TECH (3 - 1) at MIAMI (4 - 0) - 10/14/2017, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Wednesday, October 11

8:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. TROY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Alabama's last 5 games on the road
South Alabama is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Troy is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Troy is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


Thursday, October 12

7:30 PM
TEXAS STATE vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Texas State's last 24 games on the road
Texas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games


Friday, October 13

7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. SYRACUSE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Clemson's last 7 games on the road
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Syracuse
Syracuse is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Syracuse's last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. CALIFORNIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington State's last 7 games when playing California
Washington State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing California
California is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of California's last 7 games when playing Washington State


Saturday, October 14

12:00 PM
MICHIGAN vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
BYU vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
BYU is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of BYU's last 6 games on the road
Mississippi State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Mississippi State's last 13 games at home

12:00 PM
FLORIDA STATE vs. DUKE
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duke
Duke is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida State
Duke is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida State

12:00 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. WEST VIRGINIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 5 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas Tech's last 8 games on the road
West Virginia is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
West Virginia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

12:00 PM
KANSAS vs. IOWA STATE
Kansas is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Iowa State's last 8 games when playing at home against Kansas
Iowa State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas

12:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. ARMY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games
Eastern Michigan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Army is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Army's last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan

12:00 PM
RUTGERS vs. ILLINOIS
Rutgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rutgers is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Illinois is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Illinois is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

12:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. PITTSBURGH
North Carolina State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games

12:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. TEMPLE
Connecticut is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Temple is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
Temple is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

12:00 PM
TCU vs. KANSAS STATE
TCU is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of TCU's last 8 games on the road
Kansas State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
SOUTH CAROLINA vs. TENNESSEE
South Carolina is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Carolina's last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Tennessee is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing South Carolina

12:20 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. LOUISVILLE
Boston College is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College's last 5 games on the road
Louisville is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
Louisville is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

2:00 PM
UNLV vs. AIR FORCE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 18 of UNLV's last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games when playing at home against UNLV
Air Force is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing UNLV

2:30 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. MARSHALL
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Old Dominion's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games
Marshall is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall's last 6 games at home

3:30 PM
PURDUE vs. WISCONSIN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue's last 6 games when playing Wisconsin
Purdue is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Purdue
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 6 games when playing Purdue

3:30 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma's last 7 games when playing Texas
Oklahoma is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Texas's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma
Texas is 3-5-1 SU in its last 9 games ,
Texas is 2-5-1 SU in its last 8 games ,when playing Oklahoma
Oklahoma14-1-1 SU in its last 16 games

3:30 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. MARYLAND
Northwestern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northwestern's last 8 games on the road
No trends available

3:30 PM
OHIO vs. BOWLING GREEN
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 6 games when playing Ohio
Bowling Green is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ohio

3:30 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northern Illinois's last 9 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Northern Illinois
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois

3:30 PM
TOLEDO vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 6 games when playing Central Michigan
Toledo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games

3:30 PM
VANDERBILT vs. MISSISSIPPI
Vanderbilt is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Mississippi's last 11 games when playing Vanderbilt
Mississippi is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Vanderbilt

3:30 PM
BAYLOR vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baylor's last 8 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State
Baylor is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Oklahoma State's last 15 games at home
Oklahoma State is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

3:30 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. KENT STATE
Miami (Ohio) is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Kent State
Miami (Ohio) is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing Kent State
Kent State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Kent State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

3:30 PM
AUBURN vs. LSU
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Auburn's last 17 games when playing LSU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games when playing on the road against LSU
LSU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
LSU is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

3:30 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. MIAMI
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia Tech
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech

3:30 PM
VIRGINIA vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Virginia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of North Carolina's last 7 games when playing at home against Virginia
North Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Virginia

3:30 PM
AKRON vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Akron's last 6 games on the road
Akron is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Western Michigan
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Western Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

TBA
MASSACHUSETTS vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Massachusetts is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Massachusetts's last 7 games on the road
South Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
South Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

3:45 PM
NAVY vs. MEMPHIS
Navy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Navy is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

4:00 PM
COLORADO vs. OREGON STATE
Colorado is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Oregon State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

4:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. TULSA
Houston is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Houston is 18-6-1 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston

4:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Western Kentucky is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Western Kentucky is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games at home

4:30 PM
WYOMING vs. UTAH STATE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Wyoming's last 8 games when playing Utah State
Wyoming is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
Utah State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Utah State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home

5:00 PM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. IDAHO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Appalachian State's last 6 games on the road
Appalachian State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Idaho's last 5 games at home
Idaho is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

5:00 PM
GEORGIA STATE vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Georgia State's last 8 games on the road
Georgia State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games at home

6:00 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. GA SOUTHERN
New Mexico State is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of New Mexico State's last 25 games on the road
Ga Southern is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Ga Southern is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

6:30 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. UAB
Middle Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UAB's last 5 games at home
UAB is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. SOUTHERN MISS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games when playing Southern Miss
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 6 games on the road
Southern Miss is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Southern Miss is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. FLORIDA
Texas A&M is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida's last 12 games

7:00 PM
COASTAL CAROLINA vs. ARKANSAS STATE
Coastal Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Coastal Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

7:00 PM
UTSA vs. NORTH TEXAS
UTSA is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
UTSA is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Texas's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Texas's last 7 games

7:00 PM
TULANE vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Tulane is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulane's last 6 games
Florida International is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Florida International is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
East Carolina is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games
East Carolina is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Central Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Florida's last 6 games when playing East Carolina

7:15 PM
ARKANSAS vs. ALABAMA
Arkansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Alabama
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arkansas's last 9 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama's last 6 games when playing Arkansas

7:30 PM
MISSOURI vs. GEORGIA
Missouri is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Missouri

7:30 PM
OHIO STATE vs. NEBRASKA
Ohio State is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ohio State's last 9 games on the road
Nebraska is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Nebraska is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games

7:30 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
South Florida is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Cincinnati

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. SOUTHERN CAL
Utah is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Southern Cal
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. MINNESOTA
Michigan State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

9:00 PM
UCLA vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UCLA's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UCLA's last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing UCLA
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against UCLA

10:00 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. FRESNO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico's last 6 games
New Mexico is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Fresno State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Fresno State is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games

10:15 PM
NEVADA vs. COLORADO STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Nevada's last 11 games on the road
Nevada is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Nevada
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado State's last 5 games when playing Nevada

10:30 PM
BOISE STATE vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Boise State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Boise State's last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Diego State's last 22 games at home
San Diego State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home

10:45 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ARIZONA STATE
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
Arizona State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington

11:00 PM
OREGON vs. STANFORD
Oregon is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Stanford
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 6 games when playing on the road against Stanford
Stanford is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Stanford is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

12:00 AM
SAN JOSE STATE vs. HAWAII
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose State's last 6 games on the road
San Jose State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hawaii's last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose State
Hawaii is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against San Jose State

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South Alabama at Troy
October 10, 2017

Troy (4-1 straight up, 1-4 against the spread) has won four in a row since dropping a 24-13 decision at Boise State in the season opener on the smurf turf. The Trojans will put that four-game winning streak on the line Wednesday night when they play host to Sun Belt rival and in-state adversary, South Alabama.

As of early Tuesday, most betting shops had Troy installed as a 17-point favorite with a total of 48. The Jaguars were +575 on the money line (risk $100 to win $575).

Neal Brown’s team bounced back from the loss to BSU with wins vs. Alabama State (34-7), at New Mexico State (27-24), vs. Akron (22-17) and at LSU (24-21). Troy stunned LSU on Sept. 30 as a 20.5-point road underdog.

It wasn’t the first time Troy had LSU on upset alert in Baton Rouge. The Trojans led the Tigers 31-3 early in the third quarter of a 2008 encounter in ‘Red Stick,’ but Les Miles’s team rallied to win a 40-31 decision on that night.

With Ed Orgeron on the sidelines this time around, there was no comeback victory in store for the home crowd. LSU did rally from a 24-7 deficit to pull to within three, but that was as close as it would get.

Senior running back Jordan Chunn was the catalyst, rushing 30 times for 191 yards and one touchdown. Troy rushed for 206 yards compared to 162 for LSU. Brandon Silvers completed 16-of-28 passes for 157 yards and ran for one score. Junior WR Deondre Douglas had three receptions for 46 yards, while senior WR Emanuel Thompson had three catches for 43 yards. Blace Brown and Marcus Jones had interceptions for the Trojans, who won outright over a Power Five school for the first time in 38 tries since moving up to FBS in 2002.

For the season, Chunn has rushed for a team-best 490 yards and six TDs with a 5.4 yards-per-carry average. The first-team All Sun-Belt selection in 2016 leads the league in rushing yards by 13 over New Mexico State’s Larry Rose III. Chunn’s back-up, sophomore Jamarius Henderson, has run for 207 yards and three TDs on just 26 attempts for an 8.0 YPC average.

Silvers has completed 118-of-182 throws (64.8%) for 1,241 yards with a 2/2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The 2016 first-team All Sun-Belt pick has also rushed for a pair of TDs. Douglas has hauled in 22 receptions for 279 yards and one TD, while Thompson has brought down 20 catches for 186 yards.

Troy returned six starters from last year’s defense that gave up only 22.1 points per game. This unit has been even better this year, allowing 18.6 PPG to rank 24th in the country in scoring defense. The Trojans are 24th in the nation at defending the run and 32nd in total defense.

Junior safety Cedarius Rookard has recorded a team-high 30 tackles to go with 1.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble. Sophomore DE Zo Bridges has a team-best 2.5 sacks, while Brown and Kris Weatherspoon have a pair of interceptions apiece. Weatherspoon also has 20 tackles, 1.5 TFL’s and two passes broken up.

South Alabama (1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS) has lost three games by double-digit margins and hasn’t beaten an FBS team yet. The Jaguars went 6-7 last season but went to their second bowl game in school history. They trounced then-undefeated and 19th-ranked San Diego State by a 42-24 count in Mobile and also won outright at Mississippi State.

Joey Jones’s team brought back just 10 of 22 starters from that squad, and the results have been dreadful. USA lost 47-27 in its opener at Ole Miss, but it did manage a backdoor cover with a pair of fourth-quarter TDs. Next, the Jags hosted Oklahoma State on a Friday night and took a 44-7 woodshed beating.

After a 45-0 home win over Alabama A&M, USA dropped its Sun Belt opener 29-23 to Idaho as a seven-point home favorite. Then in Week 5, the Jags lost 34-16 at La. Tech as 11.5-point underdogs.

Gavin Patterson’s 46-yard field goal pulled USA to within one (17-16) in Ruston with 5:20 left in the third quarter, but the Bulldogs would respond with 17 unanswered points to seal the deal and cover the number. USA junior QB Cole Garvin threw for 235 yards and one TD, but he was intercepted twice. Xavier Johnson ran for 89 yards on just 12 carries, while Jamarius Way had five catches for 67 yards and one TD.

Garvin and Dallas Davis have split time at QB. Garvin injured his ankle early in the loss to Oklahoma State, while Davis wasn’t available at La. Tech due to a shoulder injury. Garvin will get the starting nod at Troy, Jones announced on Monday. But Davis is available if Garvin gets injured or is ineffective.

Garvin has connected on 41-of-77 passes (53.2%) for 447 yards with a 2/2 TD-INT ratio. He also has a pair of TDs rushing. Davis has completed 33-of-60 throws (55.0%) for 487 yards with a 3/2 TD-INT ratio. Johnson has rushed for a team-best 345 yards and four TDs, averaging 6.1 YPC. Way has a team-high 18 receptions for 297 yards and two TDs.

USA’s secondary has major issues. First of all, its best DB Jalen Thompson was ruled academically ineligible over the summer and is out all season. Thompson had four interceptions and six PBU in 2016. Starting sophomore CB Bobby Floss was lost to a season-ending injury in Week 2, and starting safety Neiko Robinson is ‘questionable’ at Troy due to a foot injury.

Robinson has missed four consecutive games since going down in the opener at Ole Miss. He had 64 tackles and one interception last year. The Jags are ranked No. 119 of 130 FBS teams in pass defense.

South Alabama owns a 13-15 spread record in 28 games as a road underdog during Jones’s nine-year tenure, going 1-1 in two such spots this year. However, the Jaguars have limped to a 4-12 ATS mark in their last 16 contests as road ‘dogs.

During Brown’s three-year run at Troy, his team has struggled to a 5-7 spread record in 12 games as a home favorite. The Trojans are 0-2 ATS in a pair of such spots this season.

The ‘under’ is a perfect 5-0 for Troy, going 2-0 in its home games. The Trojans have watched their games produce average combined scores of 42.6 PPG.

The ‘under’ is 4-1 overall for the Jaguars, 1-1 in their two road assignments. Their games have averaged combined scores of 54.4 PPG. Assuming the total remains in the 40s, it will be the lowest USA has seen this year.

ESPN2 will provide the telecast Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

**B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

-- In the 2011 season opener for the defending national champions, the Auburn Tigers took on Utah State at Jordan-Hare Stadium. With a three-point lead and less than three minutes remaining, the Aggies were in the red zone about to attempt a field goal to go up by six. However, then-head coach Gary Andersen called for a fake field goal that worked perfectly. I loved the call and Utah State’s true freshman QB Chuckie Keeton, who would win me all sorts of greenbacks over the next few years before multiple knee injuries left him a shell of his former self for his fifth-year senior campaign. Utah State’s 10-point lead didn’t hold up, though, as Auburn scored a TD on the ensuing drive, executed an onside kick and got a game-winning TD in the final seconds. Nevertheless, I became a fan of Andersen, who would eventually land the Wisconsin job. Andersen lost me when he made an incomprehensible decision at crunch time while trailing 32-30 at Arizona State. The Badgers were just inside the red zone with about 20 seconds left and zero timeouts remaining. He had the QB kneel on the ball to center it between the hashes for the field goal. As it turned out, though, the Arizona State d-linemen held the UW o-linemen on the ground to purposely delay them getting set up for the game-winning field goal. Sure, the refs probably should’ve flagged the ASU players for a delay of game, but why on earth would he put the onus on the officials?! Wisconsin ended up not getting to kick the field goal as time ran out. In case you’re wondering, UW still covered the number as a four-point underdog that night in Tempe, but I was on the Badgers plus the points and on the money line. Therefore, I was obviously pissed and understandably so. At that point, I was out on Andersen, who went 20-7 in two seasons with the Badgers before inexplicably bolting to take the job at……wait for it…..Oregon State...Say what?! You could make a valid argument that Oregon State might be the toughest Power Five head-coaching gig in the country. Anyway, Andersen predictably struggled in Corvallis, going 7-23 in his first 30 games. Then on Monday, Andersen and Oregon State mutually agreed to part ways. But here’s the kicker: Andersen told OSU not to worry about the $12 million (and change) that he was owed. I’m certainly not dialed in on what goes on way out in Corvallis from my home in the Sunshine State, but it certainly appears (admittedly from a great distance across the country) that Andersen has quit on his players for a second time in the last 3.5 years. Who the hell is advising him on career decisions these days? I’ll be shocked if he’s ever able to score another head-coaching job, at least one of any significance.

-- After injuring his ankle in last week’s 28-14 non-covering home win over Wake Forest, Clemson junior QB Kelly Bryant has been upgraded to ‘probable’ for Friday night’s game at Syracuse.

-- New Mexico State star WR Jaleel Scott has been upgraded to ‘probable’ for Saturday’s game at Ga. Southern. Scott leads the Sun Belt with 35 receptions for 543 yards and five TDs. The Aggies are on the road for a third straight week, venturing to Statesboro after road dates at Arkansas and at Appalachian State. The spot is ideal for the Eagles, who have three extra days of rest after losing at home to Arkansas State last Wednesday. New Mexico State backers took an unfathomable Bad Beat last week when the Aggies allowed a 31-24 mid-fourth-quarter lead to get away in a 45-31 loss as 13.5-point underdogs against the Mountaineers. NMS QB Tyler Rogers threw for 356 yards and two TDs, but he was intercepted six times. Rogers lead the Sun Belt in passing yards (2,113), TD passes (16) an interceptions (11).

-- Toledo star WR Cody Thompson is 'out' for the season due to a broken leg sustained in last week’s 20-15 non-covering win over Eastern Michigan. Thompson was a first-team All-MAC selection in 2016 when he hauled in 64 receptions for 1,269 yards and 11 TDs. He had 28 catches for 537 yards and four TDs this year. This is a huge loss for the Rockets, who play at Central Michigan this week.

-- Props to this Week 6 Baller: Khalil Tate led Arizona to a 45-42 win at Colorado. His insane stat line looked like this: 11-of-12 passes completed for 142 yards and one TD without an interception. Although he had only 14 attempts, Tate produced an FBS-record for a QB with 327 rushing yards and four TDs on runs of 58, 28, 47 and 75 yards. Brandon Dawkins can look forward to some pine time as long as Tate remains healthy for the Wildcats, who host UCLA in Week 7.

-- There are 13 unbeaten teams left: South Florida, UCF, Clemson, Miami, Navy, Penn State, TCU, Wisconsin, San Diego State, Georgia, Alabama, Washington, Washington State.

-- Are Florida and Florida State vying for who is the fourth-best team in the state behind Miami, UCF and USF? It certainly appears so. Both teams have issues galore on offense. The Seminoles might have the worst offensive line of any Power Five team in college football, while the Gators put their fans through four hours of torture every Saturday watching a maddeningly pedestrian offense.

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Big Ten Report - Week 7
October 10, 2017

2017 BIG 10 STANDINGS

Team SU Conference ATS Over/Under

Illinois 2-3 0-2 1-4 2-3
Indiana 3-2 0-2 2-3 2-3
Iowa 4-2 1-2 3-3 2-4
Maryland 3-2 1-1 3-2 4-1
Michigan 4-1 1-1 2-3 1-3-1
Michigan State 4-1 2-0 4-1 1-4
Minnesota 3-2 0-2 2-3 3-2
Nebraska 3-3 2-2 2-4 3-3
Northwestern 2-3 0-2 2-3 2-2-1
Ohio State 5-1 3-0 3-3 4-2
Penn State 6-0 3-0 4-1-1 1-5
Purdue 3-2 1-1 4-1 2-3
Rutgers 1-4 0-2 3-2 2-3
Wisconsin 5-0 2-0 3-2 4-1

Purdue at Wisconsin (-16.5) – (BTN, 3:30 PM ET)

The Boilers coming off a bye picked up a big home win last Saturday over Minnesota. While the final score was 31-17, it was much closer than that. Purdue actually trailed 17-16 with under 2:00 minutes remaining in the game. A 12-yard TD run with just over 1:00 minute remaining (plus 2-point conversion) and a 76-yard pick-six with just 10 seconds left made it a 14-point final margin. It was a game that saw an hour and 28 minute weather delay in the fourth quarter. It was also a game that was dominated by Purdue on the stat sheet. They had 4 more first downs, outgained the Gophers by 111 yards despite running 7 fewer offensive plays.

It was amazing the Boilermakers were down only 14-6 at half after turning the ball over on 4 of their first 5 possessions. They were happy to get starting RB Markell Jones back on the field for the first time this year as he finished with 52 yards on 12 carries. Defensively this could be a tough match up for Purdue as they allowed Minnesota to rush for 227 yards last week and now they face a Wisconsin team that ranks first in the Big Ten averaging 257 YPG on the ground.

The Badgers walked into Memorial Stadium last Saturday and put an end to the Huskers 20-game winning streak in night home games. The game turned very early on Nebraska’s first offensive possession. The Huskers took the ball 58 yards in five plays inside the Wisconsin 20-yard line and their opening drive looking promising. A tipped pass and Badger 78-yard interception for a TD took a potential Nebraska lead and turned it into a Wisconsin 7-0 score just 2:30 into the game. UW started fairly slow again as they were outgained at halftime and minus the pick-six played even on the scoreboard (17-10 halftime lead).

In their second drive after halftime, Wisconsin QB Hornibrook threw an interception for a TD and the game was tied at 17. After that the Badgers absolutely dominated. Hornibrook threw the pick-six with 10:43 to go in the third quarter and Wisconsin passed the ball a grand total of TWO times after that. From that point on they outscored Nebraska 21-0 and ran the ball 29 times for 177 yards en route to their 38-17 win. They finished with 353 yards rushing led by freshman RB Jonathan Taylor who had 249 yards on 25 carries. Taylor now leads the Big Ten in rushing averaging 153 YPG a mile ahead of Ohio State’s JK Dobbins, who is second averaging 111 YPG. The Badgers continue to excel in the second half outscoring opponents, 119-21.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – These two met last year in West Lafayette and Wisconsin was favored by 27.5 points. The Badgers covered a tight one winning, 49-20. Wisky has absolutely dominated this series as of late winning 11 straight (10-1 ATS). The average score in those 11 Badger wins was 36-12. Bucky has covered just 2 of the last 9 times they’ve been a double digit home Big Ten favorite. This is just the second time this season Purdue is on the road (won at Mizzou). The Boilers are 13-3 ATS their last 16 road tilts.

Ohio State (-24) at Nebraska – (FS1, 7:30 PM ET)

OSU just continues to roll over their opponents. Last week, they faced a formidable Maryland team that has road wins this season over Texas and Minnesota. The Terps didn’t look formidable at the Horseshoe as Ohio State throttled them 62-14, while outgaining Maryland by a ridiculous 518 yards. The OSU defense played great allowing just one offensive TD on paltry 66 total yards. That was the fewest yards allowed by a Buckeye defense since the 1960 season. Maryland completed just three passes the entire game and averaged only 1.2 YPP in the game.

On the other side of the ball, the Buckeye offense is now officially clicking under new offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. After a slow start their first two games of the season, they have now outscored their last four opponents, 210-42 outgaining them by a combined 1,645 yards or 411 YPG! They now lead the Big Ten in total offense and are the only team in the conference putting up more than 7 YPP (7.4). The only low point for the game was when the Bucks lost starting right guard Brandon Bowen for the season with a broken leg.

It will be interesting to see how Nebraska responds after last Saturday’s huge home game vs Wisconsin. The Huskers actually played well in the first half outgaining the Badgers. If not for a Wisconsin pick-six on the Huskers first drive of the game, the score would have been 10-10 at half. The Huskers were run into the ground in the second half and could be a bit demoralized and gassed after allowing Wisconsin to run for 353 yards on over 7 YPC. Offensively, they were actually pretty good putting up 381 yards on 6.2 YPP vs a very good Wisconsin defense.

The Huskers simply couldn’t capitalize and they had plenty of chances getting into Badger territory on six of their seven first half drives and coming away with only 10 points. How is this team going to get back up and attempt to slow down an OSU offense that has been absolutely unstoppable as of late? They could use the pointspread as a motivator as this is officially the largest home underdog number in the history of Nebraska football. The largest before this weekend was last weekend when they were +11.5 vs Wisconsin. Not only that, they’ve only been a dog of 24 or more (home or away) only one time EVER. That was in 2004 at Oklahoma where the Huskers were +30 and covered losing, 30-3.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – OSU is favored by a full TD+ higher than they were at home vs the Huskers last year. Last year, the Buckeyes (-17) rolled over Nebraska 62-3. Nebraska has been a dog of 21 or more only twice in their HISTORY (both road games). They are 1-1 ATS in those games. The Bucks have been a conference road favorite of 21 or more 28 times since 1980. They are 28-0 SU and 18-10 ATS in those games. The Huskers are just 4-8 ATS as a double digit dog dating back to the 2006 season.

Michigan (-6) at Indiana – (ABC, 12:00 PM ET)

Michigan was upset by arch-rival MSU last weekend, 14-10 in a game that was played in heavy rain and wind during the second half. It was the eighth time in the last 10 seasons that the Spartans have topped the Wolverines. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is now 1-4 against rivals MSU and Ohio State. Michigan had more first downs, more total yardage, but were -5 in turnover ratio in the game. Their first turnover led directly to a Spartan TD. On top of that, one of their two fumbles came at the MSU 1-yard line as the Wolves were going in to score. The other 3 turnovers were all in their own territory and the Michigan defense stood strong and held Michigan State scoreless after those mistakes.

The defenses dominated allowing a combined total of just 552 yards and an average of only 4.0 YPP. Of the 29 offensive possessions in the game, 23 either ended in a punt (18) or a turnover (5). The Wolverines went into halftime down 14-3 and the defense did their part after the break holding MSU scoreless on just 34 yards of offense. John O’Korn took over at QB for an injured Wilton Speight at struggled big time with three picks and just a 45% completion rate. Speight is out again this week and will most likely be sidelined for a few more if not longer due to a back injury.

Indiana had a non-conference home game last week against Charleston Southern. The Hoosiers dominated by rolling to a 27-0 win, while outgaining the Buccaneers by over 300 yards. The defense was dominant holding CS to 134 total yards on 54 plays (2.48 YPP). The Bucs didn’t complete a pass the entire game (0 for 10)! Offensively, the Hoosiers made a change at QB starting true freshman Peyton Ramsey (first career start) in place of senior Richard Lagow. Ramsey has thrown 89 career passes and 41 of those came last week against Charleston Southern. He was great last week completing nearly 80% of his pass attempts for 321 yards and two TD’s. However putting up those numbers against Southern and facing the Michigan defense are two entirely different situations.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – Since Harbaugh took over at Michigan in 2015, the Wolverines have won four of their five games SU following an outright loss. Since 1980, these two Big Ten foes have met 29 times. Michigan has won 28 of those games (17-12 ATS). The last time IU topped Michigan was back in 1987. Going back even further, Michigan has won 36 of the last 37 meetings dating back to 1968! Our ATS database goes back to 1980 and Michigan has been favored in all 29 games vs IU since then. This current spread of Michigan -5.5 is the lowest number in the last 30 meetings.

Michigan State (-4) at Minnesota – (BTN, 8:00 PM ET)

MSU pulled the upset at Michigan last week but it wasn’t without help. The Wolverines actually outgained Sparty but they also turned the ball over a whopping five times (0 for MSU). One of those turnovers led to a MSU touchdown and another basically took away a Michigan TD with a fumble at the Spartans 1-yard line. Michigan State took a 14-3 lead into halftime and then came out to a monsoon in the second half with heavy wind and rain. They did next to nothing offensively in the second half with their initial first down after halftime coming with just 2:25 remaining in the game.

They did hold on to win 14-10 despite gaining barely 30 yards the entire second half. It was MSU’s 8th win in the last 10 years over their arch rival. While the offense struggled, the defense played great again holding Michigan to 300 total yards, their lowest output of the year, on 4.0 YPP. The Spartans now rank second in the Big Ten in total defense allowing only 258 YPG. MSU is now off three huge games (Notre Dame, Iowa, and Michigan) and we’ll see how they respond on the road this weekend.

The P.J. Fleck era started with a bang as the Gophs won their first 3 games of the season. The problem was, none of those wins were against a significant opponent. Those three victories came against Buffalo, Oregon State, and Middle Tennessee State who rank 104th, 110th, and 107th respectively in the Football Outsiders efficiency ratings. Minny has since plummeted back to earth quickly with two straight losses to start the Big Ten season. They were beaten at home by Maryland two weeks ago and then lost 31-17 at Purdue last Saturday. The game was much closer than that as Minnesota actually led 17-16 with under 1:30 remaining in the game.

After those two losses to start the conference season, this obviously becomes a huge home game for Minny. The defense, which looked very good after their first 3 games, has now allowed back to back 400+ yard games in league play. They may get a reprieve here facing an MSU offense that has scored 18, 17, and 14 points there last three games. Offensively they can run the ball (190 YPG). However, if they are forced to pass we’re not sure first year starting QB Rhoda can be a guy that carries them as Minnesota ranks 12th in the Big Ten in passing yardage. The Gophs are banged up at WR and in the secondary where they enter this game with only 2 healthy scholarship cornerbacks.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – Minnesota has covered 11 of the last 15 meetings in this Big Ten battle dating back to 1995. However, the Gophers have only won six of the 26 meetings SU since 1980. Since 1997, MSU has been favored 9 times in this series going just 1-8 ATS in those contests. Minny is 19-10 ATS overall the last 29 games they’ve been tabbed a home underdog.

Northwestern (-3) at Maryland – (ESPN2, 3:30 PM ET)

Northwestern has faced off against two of the Big Ten’s and country’s best to start the conference season losing to both Wisconsin and Penn State. Last week, they played host to the Nittany Lions as a 14-point home dog and were walloped 31-7. The Wildcats continue to struggle running the ball which they considered a probable strength entering the season. After rushing for just 25 yards on 34 attempts vs Wisconsin two weeks ago, the Cats ran for just 67 yards on 30 carries last week vs PSU. Thus, in their two Big Ten games, NW has a total of 92 yards rushing on 64 attempts (1.4 YPC). For the entire season, they sit dead last in the conference in rushing (114 YPG), a full 10 yards per game behind 13th-place Illinois.

Defensively they’ve played quite well. While they did allow 33 points to Wisconsin and 31 to PSU, they held both in check on the stat sheet. Last week the Lions had just 381 yards on 4.8 YPP. The Cats rush defense in particular has been outstanding holding PSU to just 95 yards rushing and Wisconsin to only 109 yards on the ground a week earlier. Those are two of the better rushing teams with two of the top RB’s (Barkley & Taylor) in the country. Now they face another top notch rushing attack as Maryland ranks third in the Big Ten in rushing offense.

The Terps have had a roller coaster week to say the least. After beating Minnesota on the road two weeks ago they turned around and were absolutely destroyed at Ohio State last week. The Buckeyes rolled to a 62-14 win and outgained Maryland by over 500 yards! The offense literally couldn’t do anything last Saturday putting up 66 TOTAL yards on 55 offensive plays. Starting QB Bortenschlager, who played so well in his first start at Minnesota, completed THREE passes the entire game for 16 yards. He also had -43 yards rushing (sacks included) thus Bortenschlager accounted for -27 yards in the game. Maryland was held to less than 10 yards in 9 of their 14 offensive possessions.

Before hitting a wall last Saturday, the Terps rushing attack had been very good. Even after last week’s debacle, they still rank third in the Big Ten in rushing and Ty Johnson (102 YPG rushing) remains one of the top backs in the conference. They now face a NW defense that has shut down two of the top rushing attacks in the country the last few weeks so this one may fall on Bortenschlager and the Terp defense which ranks 13th in the conference allowing 420 YPG.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – This is the first meeting between these two since Maryland joined the Big Ten a few years ago. Northwestern has been a road favorite in the Big Ten only 17 times over the last 38 seasons (10-7 ATS). Of the last 21 times Maryland has been a home underdog, they’ve lost 19 of those games outright pulling only 2 upsets. The Cats have been a road favorite already once this season losing at Duke 41-17 as a 2-point favorite.

Rutgers at Illinois (-2.5) – (BTN, 12:00 PM ET)

Rutgers is coming into this game off a bye week. They are 0-2 in the Big Ten with losses at Nebraska and at home vs Ohio State. While they look like they are improved with more playmakers offensively and simply better athletes than they’ve had across the board, they are still potentially the worst team in the Big Ten. If it’s not them, it’s Illinois so we’ll find out who will most likely bring up the conference rear after this game. Rutgers has been outgained in every game this year with the exception of FCS Morgan State. That just happens to be their only win in the last 13 months! In fact, if you throw out FCS competition, the Scarlet Knights are just 2-19 SU their last 21 games. They have lost 16 consecutive Big Ten games.

For the season, Rutgers is getting outgained by 61 YPG and 1.0 YPP. Along with Illinois, their opponent this weekend, Rutgers ranks dead last in the Big Ten in total offense at 303 YPG. They hope to have one of their top offensively playmakers back for this game as WR Janarion Grant has missed the last few weeks with headaches and concussion like symptoms. If he plays, who will be throwing to Grant? We don’t know. Head coach Chris Ash said this week he is opening up the QB competition for this week’s game vs Illinois. While Kyle Bolin has started every game thus far, Ash is also open to freshman Johnathan Lewis or Gio Rescigno taking the snaps on Saturday.

Illinois has been outscored 73-22 in their two Big Ten games this season, losses to Nebraska and Iowa. While Rutgers is winless in their last 16 Big Ten games, the Illini have won just 3 of their last 18 conference games. Last week’s final score at Iowa (45-16 loss) was a bit deceiving. It was a one score game going into the fourth quarter with Iowa leading 24-16. The Hawkeyes scored TD’s on three of their first four drives in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach. Even with the wide margin win, the stats were surprisingly quite close with both teams accumulating 20 first downs and Iowa outgaining the Illini by just 5 yards.

Illinois did have four turnovers which led to 17 of Iowa’s 45 points. New starting QB Jeff George, Jr. struggled throwing three interceptions and 0 TD’s. QB play has been a huge issue for Illinois as neither Chayce Crouch nor Jeff George has been very good. Those two have combined to throw just two TD passes and nine interceptions through the first five games. Illinois currently ranks last in total offense in the Big Ten (tied with Rutgers) and they also are dead last in total defense.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS – Last year Illinois traveled to Rutgers as a 4-point favorite and beat the Scarlet Knights 24-7. Since 2011, Illinois has been a Big Ten favorite only 12 times. They are 3-9 ATS in those contests. The Illini are just 18-27 ATS their last 45 as a home favorite overall. Rutgers is surprisingly 26-16-1 ATS the last 43 times they’ve been an underdog of seven points or less.

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Georgia Tech's Marshall ready for huge test at No. 11 Miami
October 10, 2017

ATLANTA (AP) Four starts into his college career, TaQuon Marshall already has the look of a star.

In the end, though, games like this will determine how he's remembered at Georgia Tech.

On the road.

Against No. 11 Miami.

''I'm really excited,'' Marshall said after practice Tuesday. ''This is really going to be a big test for us.''

If nothing else, Marshall and his teammates should be well rested when they face the Hurricanes. Georgia Tech (3-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) is coming off a bye week and wasn't able to play at Central Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, meaning the Yellow Jackets have played two fewer games than a lot of teams

''We're still a little bit of an enigma. You usually know by this time of year, but we've only played four games,'' coach Paul Johnson said. ''It's hard to tell where we are. But we'll know a lot more after Saturday, that's for sure.''

In some ways, that applies to Marshall as much as anyone.

The junior claimed the starting job over Matthew Jordan, who was the top backup to Justin Thomas the last two seasons, and quickly grabbed a place in the Georgia Tech record book by running for 249 yards and five touchdowns in a season-opening, double-overtime loss to Tennessee.

Since then, Marshall had two more 100-yard rushing performances while showing a surprisingly accurate arm, completing nearly 58 percent of his limited attempts with four TDs and no interceptions.

''The moment has not gotten too big for him,'' Johnson said. ''That's what you're worried about, especially in that first game, that he'd get a little bit starry-eyed. For the most part, he's kept his composure really well.''

But the Yellow Jackets have yet to play anyone close to the stature of Miami (4-0, 2-0), which is coming off a last-second victory at Florida State, and the first road game of the season only heightens the challenge.

Under Johnson, Georgia Tech is just 2-7 against the Hurricanes. That includes four straight losses at Miami - all by margins of at least 15 points.

This is Marshall's chance to really shine.

''Of course, I don't expect to come out and make all the plays,'' he said. ''I mean, the guys around me make the plays for me.''

It's clear that Marshall has earned the respect of those around him with not only his playing skills, but with his toughness and vocal leadership style. This week, he was one of three players chosen by his peers as a team captain; the other two are seniors.

''That kid's playing lights out,'' receiver Ricky Jeune said. ''Everybody believes in him. That's our guy.''

Jordan was thought to be the favorite for the starting job, based on his experience and a standout performance leading the Yellow Jackets to an upset victory at Virginia Tech last season when Thomas was injured.

But Marshall, who began his college career as a running back, emerged as the favorite during spring practice, showing flashes of the playmaking ability that Johnson wants from his quarterback in the triple option.

Jordan was further hampered by a foot injury that forced him to shut down midway through the spring, allowing Marshall to further solidify himself as the top choice heading into fall workouts. Johnson actually made his decision a couple of weeks before the opener, though he didn't announce it until the night of the game.

''We've been doing this for 32 years. We've had a lot of quarterbacks,'' Johnson said. ''He's playing well, but we fully expected him to play well.''

Now, can Marshall keep it going against his toughest opponent yet?

''He's a pretty confident kid,'' Johnson said. ''He works hard and wants to get better. Hopefully we'll continue to see that improvement.''

Marshall's teammates have no doubt that he's up to the challenge.

''He's shown a lot of leadership,'' A-back Clinton Lynch said. ''He's just led the offense, run it to perfection. He's done an extraordinary job. I'm really proud of him, because he was an A-back with me in the early years. It's good to see all the success that he's having.''

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Stakes suddenly higher now for No. 21 Michigan State
October 10, 2017

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Mark Dantonio is 8-3 against Michigan since taking over as Michigan State's coach - a mark that has done plenty to endear him to the fans in East Lansing.

This week, however, it's another part of Dantonio's resume that's front and center.

''We've actually tracked how we play after our big games. We track that, ever since 2007,'' Dantonio said Tuesday. ''I think after the Michigan game, we're 8-2. That's whether we've won it or lost it, we're 8-2. I think that's a good measuring stick, but you need to be prepared for that because it is about: What are you going to do next? If you don't play your best, you play unemotional, then you're not handling success right.''

For the first time in 2017, the Spartans are dealing with some legitimate expectations. Saturday night's 14-10 win at Michigan vaulted Michigan State into the Top 25, and the No. 21 Spartans have taken a big step toward putting last year's 3-9 showing behind them. The question now is what they can accomplish this season. A bowl bid certainly seems likely, but perhaps this team is capable of more.

Michigan State (4-1, 2-0 Big Ten) plays at Minnesota (3-2, 0-2) this weekend. The Spartans have done a good job under Dantonio of avoiding letdowns after the Michigan game - and by game time this coming Saturday night, they should be well aware of how important that is.

''We went over that in a team meeting - he showed us all the wins and losses that we've had,'' quarterback Brian Lewerke said. ''He was just trying to make sure that we didn't think that we had won a Super Bowl or anything.''

The only times under Dantonio that Michigan State has lost the next game after Michigan were in 2014, when the Spartans fell to eventual national champion Ohio State, and last year, when a seven-game losing streak derailed their season completely.

''Part of our problem I think last year was handling the success we had the previous years. We just didn't handle success as well,'' Dantonio said. ''We had injuries, a lot of different things, but one thing you could point to was that we expected it to happen, and when it didn't happen, we didn't handle it very well. I'm talking about from a confidence standpoint.''

Michigan State is favored to win again at Minnesota, and the Spartans are fourth in the nation in total defense. But Michigan State has been held under 20 points in each of its past three games.

The Spartans were largely shut down on offense at Michigan, but their defense prevented the Wolverines from moving the ball much. Michigan State benefited from five Michigan turnovers - three interceptions and two fumbles - and the Spartans mostly avoided big mistakes on a rainy night.

''Certainly some of the picks, we pressured the guy, at least got him a little edgy in the pocket because a couple of them were overthrown. Weather probably had something to do with some of them,'' Dantonio said. ''Then we stripped the ball off the two fumbles, we created those.''

So now Michigan State has put itself in a position to be nationally relevant again - sooner than many thought possible. That brings a lot of excitement back to East Lansing, but also a decent amount of pressure when the team heads off for another road game this week.

''The message to our football team right now is, `What are you going to do now?''' Dantonio said. ''We're going to be judged by our next thing. The next thing on our agenda is Minnesota.''

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COLLEGE FB SPECIAL REPORT...LOOKING FOR AN ANGLE?

by Gary Olshan, Chief Analyst


Navy at MEMPHIS...Navy 21-11 as an away underdog since 2007. Middies’ hard-to-defend triple-option rolled up 447 YR in LY’s 42-28 home victory.

Toledo at CENTRAL MICHIGAN...MAC West favorite UT has captured 7 straight in series (6-1 vs. spread). Rocket QB Logan Woodside tossed 4 TDP to favorite target WR Cody Thompson in LY’s 31-17 home victory.

Northern Illinois at BUFFALO...Perennial MAC power NIU has taken 10 straight in series. Huskies jumped to a 31-7 lead at half in LY’s 44-7 home romp.

Connecticut at TEMPLE...Visitor has won 4 of last 5 in series. UConn’s then-frosh QB Donovan Williams made an inauspicious debut (replacing benched Bryant Sherriffs) in LY’s 21-0 home loss vs. Owls, completing 12 of 21 for only 69 yds.

Virginia at NORTH CAROLINA...UVa geeked to end 7-game series losing streak in the ACC’s longest-running rivalry. Cav “D” thrilled UNC QB Mitch Tribusky left early for NFL after he clicked on 24 of 31 for 310 yds. & 3 TDP in his team’s 35-14 road victory LY.

Rutgers at ILLINOIS...RU psyched-up for Big Ten tilt after feeling it gave game away in LY’s 24-7 home setback. Scarlet Knights outgained Illini 385-320, but had season-high 5 TOs.

Texas Tech at WEST VIRGINIA...TT 7-2 as visiting underdog since 2015 (1-0 TY). Scheduling favors Red Raiders, off relatively non-taxing game vs. Big 12 doormat Kansas. Mountaineers recouping from physical battle with highly-ranked TCU.

Michigan at INDIANA...IU geared-up to end 21-game series losing skein. Hoosiers led 7-3 at H, before being outscored 17-3 in 2nd H (on two TD runs of 34 & 39 yds.) of LY’s 20-10 defeat in “The Big House.” Scheduling dynamics favor IU, coming off bye week. UM recovering from grueling match with archrival Michigan State.

East Carolina at CENTRAL FLORIDA...ECU on 2-13-1 spread run UCF won’t look past AAC bottom-feeder Pirates lightly after leading only 23-21 in 4th Q before exploding for 24 pts. in LY’s 47-29 triumph in Greenville. Knights, who were outgained 518-370, scored on 100-yd. KO return & 4-yd int. return.

Tcu at KANSAS STATE...TCU in cranky mood following LY’s humbling 30-6 home setback to KSU (outscored 20-0 after intermission). Horned Frog “D” will undoubtedly “spy” on Wildcat QB Jesse Ertz, who had game-high 170 YR.

Florida State at DUKE...Duke determined to end 19-game series losing skein. Blue Devils painfully recall 45-7 blowout in the ACC title game in 2013 (last meeting). Duke 4-0 as home underdog since 2015.

Georgia State at UL MONROE...GSU QB Conner Manning performed like Peyton Manning, throwing for career-high 422 yds., but ULM took a 37-23 win in Atlanta LY, thanks to Warhawk RB Thomas Koufie's 201 YR & 5 TD runs.

Wyoming at UTAH STATE...Wyo’s NFL prospect QB Josh Allen accounted for 327 yds. in his team’s 52-28 victory in Laramie LY. Cowboys on the road for first time since 24-3 loss at Iowa in lidlifter on Sept. 2.

Unlv at AIR FORCE...Rebels 18-7 as visiting underdog since 2012, including covers at Michigan & Ohio State L1+Ys (2-0 TY). Since 2010, AF 0-7 vs. spread in game immediately following emotional clash with rival Navy!

Utah at SOUTHERN CAL...USC scored on 100-yd. KO return, but Utah still managed to pull out 31-27 home victory LY. Utes 8-2 as a visiting dog since '15.

Ucla at ARIZONA...UCLA has won & covered last 5 in series. Bruin QB Josh Rosen threw for 350 yds. & accounted for 4 TD in LY’s 45-24 romp in Rose Bowl.

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TGS SPECIAL REPORT...COL FB UPDATE--AND ND-MSU '66 RECALLED

by Bruce Marshall, Goldsheet.com Editor

It’s Notre Dame-Michigan State week, which might not stir the soul of college football as it once did, though for us at TGS and those who still recall their great battle from 1966, there will always be something timeless about Spartans vs. Fighting Irish. In a moment, we not only recall that epic 10-10 draw but at the same time pay one of our planned tributes to iconic Notre Dame HC Ara Parseghian, who passed away in August at the age of 94.

Before we begin to honor Parseghian and reminisce, however, some developments in the nascent college football season have caught our eye and are worth an early-season alert. Specifically, teams with new coaches who are either making positive, or not so positive, early impacts, noted below.

Positive impacts: Justin Wilcox, Cal...The Bears are 3-0 SU for Wilcox, who has them playing defense in Berkeley for the first time in years, while new o.c. Beau Baldwin, recent HC at Eastern Washington, appears an inspired hire. Jeff Tedford, Fresno State...No one expected the Bulldogs to beat Alabama and Washington, but FSU scratched out spread covers vs. each and is now 3-0 vs. the line for Tedford, who seems to have things much better organized than recent years in the Central Valley. P.J. Fleck. Minnesota...The Gophers are already “rowing the boat” for Fleck, whose team has followed up a sluggish opening win over Buffalo with thumping victories over Oregon State and MTSU. Jeff Brohm, Purdue...Maybe the most dramatic turnaround of all, the Boilermakers suddenly have a menacing look for Brohm, who crafted the nation’s highest-scoring offense at WKU before moving to West Lafayette.

Not-so-positive impacts: Matt Rhule, Baylor...After junking the old Art Briles offense and benching his starting QB (Anu Solomon) after two games, the Bears sit 0-3, with only Kansas appearing in the way of a descent into the Big 12 basement for 2017. Shawn Elliott, Georgia State...The Panthers have already lost to FCS Tennessee State and were blasted 56-0 at Penn State. Why did GSU dispose of Trent Miles, who got the Panthers to a bowl two years ago? Matt Luke, Ole Miss...In defense of Luke, he was promoted in summer after the abrupt dismissal of Hugh Freeze, and the program in disarray, but his audition for the full-time job does not look promising, with an 0-3 spread mark and some very curious late-game strategy in last week’s loss at Cal. Jay Norvell, Nevada...The Pack’s losses to Northwestern and Toledo were not unexpected; bowing last Saturday vs. Big Sky Idaho State, however, was unexpected. Norvell has puzzled MW onlookers by curiously benching capable returnee QB Ty Gangi in favor of true frosh Kaymen Cureton, whose first start was a loss to the FCS Bengals. Geoff Collins, Temple...Yes the Owls are 2-1 SU, but made hard work of double-digit dogs Villanova and UMass, and have yet to cover a pointspread. Little resemblance to recent Matt Rhule Temple bowl teams. Mike Sanford, Jr., Western Kentucky...The drop from Brohm to Sanford, in his first HC job, has been steep, as the Tops have lost to Illinois and La Tech and have yet to come close to covering a pointspread in three games.

“THE BIGGEST GAME OF THEM ALL”

(We reprise this review, which first appeared four years ago this week in TGS, of the treasured book written by the late Mike Celizic that remains the signature recording of the epic 1966 Notre Dame-Michigan State battle, and also serves as the first of our planned tributes to Irish HC Ara Parseghian, who passed in August).

We believe all serious college football fans should make room in their bookcases for the late Mike Celizic’s The Biggest Game of them All: Notre Dame, Michigan State and the Fall of ‘66. For in the six decades of publishing TGS, we cannot recall of a bigger or more ballyhooed college football game than the battle between the unbeaten and untied Fighting Irish and Spartans (ranked 1-2 since mid-October that year) on November 19, 1966. And Celizic’s description of not only the game, but also the context in which that storied matchup took place, remains must-read material for any serious gridiron follower.

From our point of view, there will almost assuredly never be another regular-season game with the same sort of dynamics and impact as Notre Dame-Michigan State. While it is hardly the only 1 vs. 2 matchup in our publishing history, it will remain forever unique because neither squad was going to be engaged in upcoming bowl action. Of course, in those years, Notre Dame was still encumbered by its no-bowl policy. As for the Spartans, they were staying home for the postseason due to the Big Ten’s draconian “no repeat” rule of the day after MSU had participated in the Rose Bowl the previous campaign of 1965. Indeed, many believe that those added consequences of the great battle of 1966 helped accelerate changes in both the Fighting Irish bowl policy (finally altered three years later) and the Big Ten’s no-repeat rule, which was eventually repealed in 1972.

While Celizic’s attention to detail in recounting every on-field angle of ND-MSU is riveting stuff, it’s how the author framed the context of that encounter that really sets this book apart from most football-related publishing works. Admittedly, Celizic gained some insights from a unique vantage point as a Notre Dame freshman in the fall of ‘66. But from well-woven tales of the individual journeys of many players at Michigan State and Notre Dame to reminders of a more innocent era that was about to change dramatically within the next couple of years, Celizic hits the sort of “sweet spot” that few sports journalists ever find.

Celizic’s details of the buildup to the big clash are loaded with anecdotal nuggets before he begins to dissect “The Game of the Century” from 1966. Celizic also challenges the media for much of their distortion of events that existed from almost the moment the game ended; few recall some of the developments during the clash that made it more remarkable that Notre Dame could rally from an early 10-0 deficit to forge the evenual 10-10 scoreline. Indeed, the Irish lost starting QB Terry Hanratty (shoulder) and their best offensive lineman, C George Goeddeke (ankle), early in the game to injury, and star HB Nick Eddy didn’t play at all after hurting his shoulder when falling on the train that took the Irish from South Bend to East Lansing. Backups such as QB Coley O’Brien and RB Bob Gladieux thus filled important roles; the pair combined on a 34-yard TD pass in the 2nd quarter to get the Irish back into the game after falling behind 10-0.

Notre Dame HC Ara Parseghian, of course, would immediately come under heavy fire for his late-game strategy of not putting the ball in the air in the final moments and effectively settling for the eventual 10-10 deadlock. Ara rationalized at the time, and with some justification, that the Spartans, who had already intercepted three Irish passes and had blanketed top Notre Dame receiving threat Jim Seymour all afternoon, had stacked their defense with ball-hawkers ready to seize upon another mistake by backup QB O’Brien, and Parseghian feared an error that could cost the game. A bit earlier, the Irish had their best chance to go ahead midway in the 4th Q after S Tom Schoen picked off a Jimmy Raye pass and returned it to the Spartan 18. But MSU LB Phil Hoag nailed Irish HB Dave Haley for an 8-yard loss on 2nd down, forcing an eventual 41-yard FG try by PK Joe Azzaro, who pushed the kick wide right. Neither team would threaten thereafter; this game was mostly a defensive war featuring 6 turnovers and 16 punts, and big offensive plays were few and far between.

We recall that 1966 game well and believe that Parseghian has always been criticized far too harshly after he came under extreme scrutiny from a variety of media sources. Including the LA Times’ iconic Jim Murray and Sports Illustrated’s Dan Jenkins, who would set the agenda for the ages when decrying Parseghian’s tactics (Murray, in character, doing it in sarcastic tones, leaving more blunt criticism to SI’s Jenkins). But we have long believed that Murray and Jenkins unduly influenced the masses by excoriating the Notre Dame coach for his tactics. Which, upon review, were not overtly timid until QB O’Brien’s sneak on the final play of the game. Indeed, Parseghian had gone for it (!) on 4th and 1 from his own 39 yard line with only 21 seconds to play...a gutsy move by any standard, and in stark contrast to MSU counterpart Duffy Daugherty, whose team punted the ball away on 4th and 4 at his own 36 with just over a minute to play, despite realizing his Spartans would likely not see the ball again, and any chance at No. 1 increasingly remote. On the last Irish series (which covered six plays), O’Brien had rolled out twice and appeared intent on passing until scrambling for a short gain on the first play of the drive, then sacked by DE Bubba Smith on the game’s penultimate play. A draw play to RB Rocky Bleier on 2nd down threatened a longer gain until aforementioned MSU LB Hoag made a terrific play to shake free of a block and limit the gain to three yards. Parseghian has long said that if he could have moved the ball as far as his 45-yard-line, he would have been more inclined to instruct O’Brien to look deep for the agile WR Seymour, though it is true that most Irish players were displeased that their coach had decided to sit on the ball in the final seconds.

But if the objective was to finish on top in the polls, Parseghian knew he had a last chance to impress the voters the following week in a high-profile season-ender at Southern Cal, while MSU’s campaign was complete after the 10-10 draw. Ara didn’t miss the opportunity, as the Irish rolled to a 51-0 blowout over the 7-2 and Rose Bowl-bound Trojans. Narrowly ahead of the Spartans in the rankings following the 10-10 tie, Notre Dame secured 40 first-place votes to 10 for MSU in the AP rankings in the aftermath of the USC rout (and 41 first-place votes to 8 in the final tally two weeks later) to finish a clear number one in the polls. Which has always satisfied us that Parseghian was justified in his actions vs. the Spartans.

Leave it to the brilliant Celizic, however, to best sum up the aftermath of Notre Dame-Michigan State, and attach something more meaningful to the proceedings. “Unlike other matchups of undefeated teams since which created their own splash and then were relegated to the back of the memory because someone did win and someone did lose,” Celizic concluded, “Notre Dame-Michigan State lives forever because there was no resolution.”

Brilliantly said, like so much else in this book.

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NCAAF
Armadillo's Write-Up

Week 7

Wednesday’s game
Troy has to come down to earth after upset win at LSU in last game; Trojans are 3-2 vs South Alabama- underdogs are 3-0-1 vs spread in last 4 series games. Troy is 11-21 in last 32 games as a home favorite. USA is 0-4 vs I-A teams, losing road games 47-17 (+21.5) at Ole Miss, 34-16 (+11.5) at La Tech; Jaguars completed las than 50% of passes their last two games- their last three games stayed under total. USA is 3-12 vs spread in last 15 games as a road underdog. Sun Belt home teams are 3-7 vs spread in league games, 1-4 when favored.

Thursday’s game
Texas State is 0-5 vs I-A teams, with four losses by 18+ points; they’re 0-2 on road, losing 37-3 (+36) at Colorado, 45-10 (+16.5) at Wyoming. Bobcats are 4-10 vs spread in last 14 games as a road underdog- their last three games went over total. UL-Lafayette is 4-0 vs Texas St (4-0 vs spread, 3-0 as favorite), with all four series wins by 22+ points. Over is 3-1 in Ragin’ Cajun games this year. Sun Belt home teams are 3-7 vs spread in league games, 1-4 when favored. Very difficult to endorse either side in this matchup.

Friday’s games
Clemson QB Bryant (ankle) will probably play here, but Tigers have bye next week, so they’re not going to put him in harm’s way here, if they can help it. Clemson is 4-0 vs Syracuse in ACC play after LY’s 54-0 beatdown (565-277 TY); they’ve won 37-27 (-30.5), 49-14 (-14) in two trips to central NY. Tigers have road wins at Louisville/Va Tech by 47-21/31-17 scores; they’re 6-9 in last 15 games as a road favorite (2-0 this year). Under Babers, Syracuse is 1-4 vs spread as a home underdog; their losses this year are by 7-9-8 points (2-0 vs spread as an underdog).

Washington State is off wins over USC/Oregon, has to guard against letdown here; Coogs hammered Cal 56-21 (-16.5) LY, after losing 10 of previous 11 meetings with the Golden Bears. Wazzu lost five of last six visits to Berkeley (dogs 4-2 vs spread). WSU is 6-0, winning 33-10 at Oregon in only road game; they’re 2-4 as road favorites under Leach. Cal lost 45-24 to Oregon two weeks ago; they lost last three games, allowed 83 points in last two. Golden Bears covered their last three games as a home underdog- under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Saturday’s top 13 games
Texas Tech is 4-1, with road wins at Houston/Kansas; Red Raiders are 8-2 vs spread in last ten games as a road underdog. West Virginia scored 56 points in both its I-A wins, 24 in both its losses; under Holgorsen, Mountaineers are 12-19 vs spread as home favorites- LW was fist time this year they ran for less than 200 yards (142). West Virginia won its last three games vs Texas Tech, by 31-5-3 points; underdogs are 3-2 vs spread in those games. Teams split two meetings here; average total in five series games, 64.0.

TCU is 5-0 with road wins in Arkansas/Okla St and a home win over West Va; Horned Frogs are 6-13 in last 19 games as a road favorite, 1-0 this year. Kansas State lost in OT at Texas LW; since 2011, Wildcats are 8-2 vs spread as a home underdog. Over their last 3 games, K-State is just 31-68 (45.6%) passing the ball. Underdogs covered three of last four TCU-Kansas State games; Horned Frogs lost 30-6 at home to K-State LY, gaining only 280 yards- they split last two visits to Little Apple (underdogs 2-0 vs spread).

Florida State is 1-3 for first time since 1976; they lost to rival Miami LW for first time in 8 years. FSU is playing a true freshman (backup) QB- they completed only 28-49 (57.1%) of their passes the last two weeks, their only win was 26-19 (-7.5) at Wake Forest two weeks ago. Seminoles won their last 14 games with Duke, covering last six; they won last six games in Durham, all by 24+ points. Duke is 5-2 vs spread in its last seven games as a home underdog; they lost 31-6 (+5.5) at home to Miami two weeks ago. ACC home underdogs are 3-6 against the spread.

Wyoming (-4) hammered Utah State 52-28 LY, snapping 5-game skid against the Aggies; favorites covered last five series games. Cowboys lost last three visits to Logan, all by 28+ points. Wyoming is 8-7 vs spread as a road dog under Bohl; they lost 24-3 (+12) at Iowa in their only road game this year- Cowboys’ RB/WR’s aren’t as good last couple of years. Utah State is 11-8 vs spread as a home favorite; this is their 3rd week in row at home- they lost 27-14 to Colorado State LW, after beating BYU 40-24 the week before. MW home favorites are 3-1.

USC is 5-1, losing 30-27 at Washington St; they’re 1-3 vs spread as a home favorite this year, after being 23-12 as a HF from 2011-16. USC’s last four games stayed under the total, as have four of five Utah games. Utes lost 23-20 at home to Stanford LW, its first loss of year; they’ve got road wins at BYU (19-13), Arizona (30-24). Utah covered eight of its last ten games as a road underdog. Home side won last four Utah-USC games; Utes lost last three visits here, by 18-16-9 points. Utah did win their last two home games vs USC.

Oklahoma lost LW as a 31-point home favorite to Iowa State; since 2009, Sooners are 14-7 vs spread in game following a loss. Oklahoma had beaten Baylor only 49-41 the week before, so they have defensive issues giving up 831 passing yards in those two games. Underdogs covered last four Oklahoma-Texas games; teams split those four games, last three of which were decided by 7 or less points. Texas beat K-State in OT last week; they outgained Wildcats by 152 yards. Longhorns are 7-9-1 vs spread in last 17 games as an underdog.

Florida was held to 17-16 points in its two losses; they scored 28+ in their three wins. Gators are 5-6 as a home favorite under McElwain, 1-1 this year- they lost 17-16 at home to LSU last week, throwing for only 106 yards in first game since QB Del Rio was lost for year. Texas A&M was outgained only 355-308 in 27-19 loss to Alabama LW; Aggies lost 45-44 at UCLA in their only other road games, blowing a 44-10 3rd quarter lead. Teams haven’t met since 2012, when Gators (+1) won 20-12 at A&M. Home favorites are 4-7 vs spread in SEC conference games.

Navy gave up 621 yards in winning its rivalry game 48-45 over Air Force LW, after blowing a 31-10 lead. Since 2007, Middies are 21-11 as a road underdog- they were 0-2 LY. has given up 29+ points in every game this year, including a 44-31 win over a I-AA team. Tigers hung 70 points on UConn last Friday, week after losing 40-13 at UCF. Memphis is 4-7 vs spread in its last 11 games as a home favorite. Navy won its two AAC games with Memphis by 45-20/42-28 scores, running ball for 374-447 yards- Middies were underdog in both games.

Auburn lost its last eight visits to LSU, covering one of last four- their last win in Baton Rouge was in ’99. Home side won 7 of last 8 series games; LSU is 7-3 in last ten series games- they ran ball for 631 yards the last two years vs Auburn. LSU s 4-2; their last two games were decided by total of four points- three of their last four games stayed under total. Since ’08, LSU is 2-3 as a home underdog. Auburn won its last four games, scoring 51-49-44 points the last three weeks; they covered four of last five tries as a road favorite.

Underdogs are 10-3 vs spread in last 13 Michigan State-Minnesota games; Spartans won last four series games, but lost four of last six visits to Twin Cities- they held to Gophers to total of 13 points in last two meetings. MSU played ND-Iowa-Michigan last three weeks; they beat rival Wolverines 14-10 LW, despite throwing for only 94 yards. Spartans are 0-6 vs spread in last six games as a road favorite. Under is 4-1 in their games this season. Minnesota lost to Maryland-Purdue last two weeks, giving up 31 points in each game; Gophers are 6-2 in last eight games as a home underdog.

Oregon was never an underdog from 2012-14; since then, they’re 5-2-1 vs spread in last eight games as a road dog. Ducks lost two of last three games, giving up 37-24-33 points. Stanford won its last three games, but is 1-3-1 vs spread in its last five. Cardinal are 2-7 vs spread in last nine games as a home favorite, 1-1 this year. Stanford is 3-2 in its last five games with Oregon, after losing 9 of previous 10 games with the Ducks. Teams split last four meetings played here- Stanford gained 500+ TY in last two series games.

San Diego State is 6-0, covering four of last five games. Aztecs are 11-13 vs spread in last 24 games as a home favorite, 1-1 this year- they’ve beaten ASU/Stanford from Pac-12. Boise State is 3-2, giving up 40+ points in losses to Wazzu/Virginia; since ’08, Broncos are 4-2 as a road underdog, 1-0 this year, losing 47-44 in Pullman when they led Coogs by three TD’s. Underdogs covered last four San Diego State-Boise State games; teams didn’t play the last two years. Teams split those four games; Aztecs’ two wins were by total of 5 points.

Miami beat Florida State for first time in 8 years LW, now have to prep for Georgia Tech’s option attack, which can be hard to do. ‘canes gave up 203 yards on ground to FSU last week; they won only I-A home game 52-30 over Toledo. Miami is 12-4-1 vs spread in last 17 games as a home favorite. Yellow Jackets ran ball for 436-403 yards in easy wins over Pitt/UNC the last two weeks; Tech covered six of its last eight games as a road underdog. Favorites covered 7 of last 9 Georgia Tech-Miami games; Tech lost last four visits to Miami, by 17-15-17-16 points.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 7

Wednesday, October 11

South Alabama @ Troy

Game 101-102
October 11, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Alabama
67.716
Troy
86.173
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
by 18 1/2
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Troy
by 14 1/2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(-14 1/2); Over


Thursday, October 12

Texas State @ LA-Lafayette

Game 107-108
October 12, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
54.597
LA-Lafayette
74.011
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Lafayette
by 19 1/2
69
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA-Lafayette
by 14
58
Dunkel Pick:
LA-Lafayette
(-14); Over


Friday, October 13

Clemson @ Syracuse

Game 109-110
October 13, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Clemson
114.482
Syracuse
87.787
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Clemson
by 26 1/2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Clemson
by 22 1/2
55
Dunkel Pick:
Clemson
(-22 1/2); Over

Washington St @ California

Game 111-112
October 13, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington St
105.589
California
89.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington St
by 16
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington St
by 13 1/2
53
Dunkel Pick:
Washington St
(-13 1/2); Over


Saturday, October 14

Purdue @ Wisconsin

Game 113-114
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Purdue
91.828
Wisconsin
110.288
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin
by 18 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 15 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Wisconsin
(-15 1/2); Over

Northwestern @ Maryland

Game 115-116
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northwestern
92.598
Maryland
87.237
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northwestern
by 5 1/2
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northwestern
by 3
50
Dunkel Pick:
Northwestern
(-3); Under

Miami of Ohio @ Kent State

Game 117-118
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami of Ohio
72.257
Kent State
60.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami of Ohio
by 12
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami of Ohio
by 9 1/2
42 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami of Ohio
(-9 1/2); Over

Ohio @ Bowling Green

Game 119-120
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio
77.780
Bowling Green
66.730
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio
by 11
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio
by 9 1/2
59 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio
(-9 1/2); Over

Akron @ Western Michigan

Game 121-122
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Akron
73.431
Western Michigan
94.017
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Michigan
by 20 1/2
86
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Michigan
by 13 1/2
58
Dunkel Pick:
Western Michigan
(-13 1/2); Over

Toledo @ Central Michigan

Game 123-124
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toledo
84.759
Central Michigan
73.601
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toledo
by 11
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toledo
by 7 1/2
62
Dunkel Pick:
Toledo
(-7 1/2); Over

Eastern Michigan @ Army

Game 125-126
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Eastern Michigan
77.539
Army
85.028
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Army
by 7 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Army
by 4 1/2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Army
(-4 1/2); Over

Northern Illinois @ Buffalo

Game 127-128
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Illinois
85.992
Buffalo
79.804
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Illinois
by 6
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Illinois
by 4
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Northern Illinois
(-4); Under

Connecticut @ Temple

Game 129-130
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Connecticut
59.309
Temple
84.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Temple
by 25
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Temple
by 10
61 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Temple
(-10); Under

Virginia @ North Carolina

Game 133-134
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia
95.567
North Carolina
85.391
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 10
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 4
56
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia
(-4); Over

Rutgers @ Illinois

Game 135-136
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rutgers
72.324
Illinois
77.292
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 5
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 2
48
Dunkel Pick:
Illinois
(-2); Under

Texas Tech @ West Virginia

Game 137-138
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas Tech
94.376
West Virginia
101.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 7
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 3
79
Dunkel Pick:
West Virginia
(-3); Under

NC State @ Pittsburgh

Game 139-140
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NC State
103.926
Pittsburgh
84.876
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC State
by 19
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC State
by 12
56 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC State
(-12); Over

Michigan @ Indiana

Game 141-142
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan
102.473
Indiana
91.921
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan
by 10 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 6 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan
(-6 1/2); Over

East Carolina @ Central Florida

Game 143-144
October 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
East Carolina
63.245
Central Florida
99.772
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Central Florida
by 36 1/2
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Central Florida
by 33 1/2
72
Dunkel Pick:
Central Florida
(-33 1/2); Under

Tulane @ FIU

Game 145-146
October 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tulane
90.046
FIU
64.529
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tulane
by 25 1/2
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tulane
by 13
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tulane
(-13); Over

Boston College @ Louisville

Game 147-148
October 14, 2017 @ 12:20 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston College
77.394
Louisville
98.162
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisville
by 23
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 21 1/2
56 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Louisville
(-21 1/2); Over

Kansas @ Iowa State

Game 149-150
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas
63.718
Iowa State
102.710
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa State
by 39
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa State
by 20 1/2
68
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa State
(-20 1/2); Under

TCU @ Kansas State

Game 151-152
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TCU
106.368
Kansas State
99.033
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
TCU
by 7 1/2
63
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TCU
by 4 1/2
54
Dunkel Pick:
TCU
(-4 1/2); Over

Old Dominion @ Marshall

Game 153-154
October 14, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Old Dominion
62.505
Marshall
84.177
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 21 1/2
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 15 1/2
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Marshall
(-15 1/2); Under

Florida State @ Duke

Game 155-156
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida State
99.841
Duke
91.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida State
by 8 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida State
by 6 1/2
43
Dunkel Pick:
Florida State
(-6 1/2); Over

Houston @ Tulsa

Game 157-158
October 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
93.365
Tulsa
75.803
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 17 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 13 1/2
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-13 1/2); Under

Middle Tennessee St @ UAB

Game 159-160
October 14, 2017 @ 6:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Middle Tennessee
71.896
UAB
74.363
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UAB
by 2 1/2
51
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Middle Tennessee
by 5
55
Dunkel Pick:
UAB
(+5); Under

Georgia State @ LA-Monroe

Game 161-162
October 14, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia State
70.000
LA-Monroe
73.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA-Monroe
by 3 1/2
78
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA-Monroe
by 7 1/2
57
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia State
(+7 1/2); Over

Charlotte @ Western Kentucky

Game 163-164
October 14, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
61.622
Western Kentucky
77.251
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Western Kentucky
by 15 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Western Kentucky
by 17
45 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+17); Over

Wyoming @ Utah State

Game 165-166
October 14, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wyoming
83.435
Utah State
82.147
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wyoming
by 1 1/2
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah State
by 3
49
Dunkel Pick:
Wyoming
(+3); Over

UNLV @ Air Force

Game 167-168
October 14, 2017 @ 2:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
72.524
Air Force
85.729
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Air Force
by 13
75
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Air Force
by 7 1/2
68 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Air Force
(-7 1/2); Over

Nevada @ Colorado State

Game 169-170
October 14, 2017 @ 10:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nevada
63.317
Colorado State
102.386
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado State
by 29
67
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado State
by 24 1/2
64 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado State
(-24 1/2); Over

Appalachian St @ Idaho

Game 171-172
October 14, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
82.780
Idaho
72.405
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Appalachian St
by 10 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Appalachian St
by 13
48
Dunkel Pick:
Idaho
(+13); Over

Utah @ USC

Game 173-174
October 14, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
97.146
USC
106.185
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 9
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 13
54
Dunkel Pick:
Utah
(+13); Over

Colorado @ Oregon State

Game 175-176
October 14, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
93.558
Oregon State
72.434
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 21
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
by 12 1/2
55 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-12 1/2); Over

UCLA @ Arizona

Game 177-178
October 14, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCLA
89.938
Arizona
92.955
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3
70
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 1
79
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-1); Under

Vanderbilt @ Mississippi

Game 179-180
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vanderbilt
85.163
Mississippi
84.819
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vanderbilt
Even
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi
by 3
56
Dunkel Pick:
Vanderbilt
(+3); Under

Oklahoma @ Texas

Game 181-182
October 14, 2017 @ 3:31 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
102.512
Texas
100.666
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 2
71
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 8
64
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+8); Over

Ohio State @ Nebraska

Game 183-184
October 14, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
117.769
Nebraska
90.863
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 27
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 24
56 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-24); Under

Brigham Young @ Mississippi St

Game 185-186
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brigham Young
72.494
Mississippi St
97.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi St
by 25 1/2
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Mississippi St
by 22 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi St
(-22 1/2); Over

Arkansas @ Alabama

Game 187-188
October 14, 2017 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arkansas
88.378
Alabama
114.921
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama
by 26 1/2
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama
by 30
56
Dunkel Pick:
Arkansas
(+30); Under

Baylor @ Oklahoma State

Game 189-190
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Baylor
84.595
Oklahoma State
106.540
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma State
by 22
73
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma State
by 25 1/2
71 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baylor
(+25 1/2); Over

Missouri @ Georgia

Game 191-192
October 14, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Missouri
81.664
Georgia
110.324
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Georgia
by 28 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Georgia
by 31
57
Dunkel Pick:
Missouri
(+31); Under

Navy @ Memphis

Game 193-194
October 14, 2017 @ 3:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Navy
88.519
Memphis
90.134
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 1 1/2
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 4
75 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Navy
(+4); Under

New Mexico St @ Georgia Southern

Game 195-196
October 14, 2017 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Mexico St
71.705
Georgia Southern
65.932
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Mexico St
by 6
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Mexico St
by 8
60
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Southern
(+8); Under

UTEP @ Southern Miss

Game 197-198
October 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UTEP
59.855
Southern Miss
79.254
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Southern Miss
by 19 1/2
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Southern Miss
by 23
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UTEP
(+23); Over

Coastal Carolina @ Arkansas St

Game 199-200
October 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coastal Carolina
62.221
Arkansas St
79.344
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arkansas St
by 17
62
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arkansas St
by 19
63 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(+19); Under

TX-San Antonio @ North Texas

Game 201-202
October 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TX-San Antonio
78.670
North Texas
81.348
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Texas
by 2 1/2
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
TX-San Antonio
by 3
58 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
North Texas
(+3); Under

Texas A&M @ Florida

Game 203-204
October 14, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas A&M
96.250
Florida
96.944
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
by 3
52 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Texas A&M
(+3); Over

South Carolina @ Tennessee

Game 205-206
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
South Carolina
90.634
Tennessee
88.826
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina
by 2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tennessee
by 2 1/2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Carolina
(+2 1/2); Under

Auburn @ LSU

Game 207-208
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Auburn
105.962
LSU
95.463
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Auburn
by 10 1/2
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Auburn
by 6 1/2
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Auburn
(-6 1/2); Over

Michigan State @ Minnesota

Game 209-210
October 14, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan State
100.199
Minnesota
90.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Michigan State
by 9 1/2
38
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 4
40 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Michigan State
(-4); Under

Oregon @ Stanford

Game 211-212
October 14, 2017 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon
94.134
Stanford
100.703
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Stanford
by 6 1/2
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Stanford
by 10 1/2
61
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(+10 1/2); Over

Washington @ Arizona State

Game 213-214
October 14, 2017 @ 10:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
108.526
Arizona State
94.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 14
75
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 17 1/2
60 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(+17 1/2); Over

New Mexico @ Fresno State

Game 215-216
October 14, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Mexico
81.345
Fresno State
85.294
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fresno State
by 4
49
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fresno State
by 2
54
Dunkel Pick:
Fresno State
(-2); Under

Boise State @ San Diego St

Game 217-218
October 14, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boise State
84.150
San Diego St
97.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego St
by 13 1/2
59
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Diego St
by 7
45
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego St
(-7); Over

San Jose St @ Hawaii

Game 219-220
October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 am

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose St
49.658
Hawaii
71.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hawaii
by 22
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Hawaii
by 17 1/2
64
Dunkel Pick:
Hawaii
(-17 1/2); Over

Cincinnati @ South Florida

Game 221-222
October 14, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
68.581
South Florida
98.585
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Florida
by 30
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Florida
by 24 1/2
69 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
South Florida
(-24 1/2); Under

Georgia Tech @ Miami-FL

Game 223-224
October 14, 2017 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Georgia Tech
102.512
Miami-FL
105.481
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami-FL
by 3
56
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 7
52
Dunkel Pick:
Georgia Tech
(+7); Over

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Tech Trends - Week 7
October 11, 2017

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11

Matchup Skinny Edge

SOUTH ALABAMA at TROY...USA now 7-19 last 26 on board. Though Jags are 3-0-1 vs. line last four vs. Troy. Trojans only 4-8-1 last 12 on board since mid 2016.
Slight to Troy, based on USA negatives.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12

Matchup Skinny Edge

TEXAS STATE at UL-LAFAYETTE...Cajuns have won and covered big last four meetings. TSU 4-8 last 12 vs. line since mid 2016. Though ULL 1-5 vs. line last six since late LY.
ULL, based on series trends.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13

Matchup Skinny Edge

CLEMSON at SYRACUSE (Friday, October 13)...Dabo 7-2 vs. line last nine away from Death Valley. Tigers also on 7-2 spread uptick since late 2016. Babers 2-7 vs. spread last 9 at Carrier Dome.
Clemson, based on team trends.

WASHINGTON STATE at CALIFORNIA (Friday, October 14)...Leach covered last 2 and 3 of last 4 vs. Sonny Dykes' Cal. Cougs 16-7 vs. spread as visitor since 2013.
Washington State, based on team and series trends.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

Matchup Skinny Edge

GEORGIA TECH at MIAMI-FLA...Bad matchup lately for GT, which has lost and failed to cover 7 of last 8 vs. Canes. Jackets 8-2 last 10 as dog away but Miami 8-3-1 last 12 vs. spread as host.
Miami, based on series trends.

PURDUE at WISCONSIN...Brohm 2-1 as dog with Purdue, his teams at WKU & Purdue are 24-12-1 last 37 on board since late 2014. Badgers have covered 7 of last 8 in series, however Chryst only 2-4-1 vs. line last 7 at Camp Randall.
Slight to Purdue, based on Brohm trends.

NORTHWESTERN at MARYLAND...Durkin 3-5 as dog since LY. Pat Fitz 11-4 vs. spread last 15 away from Evanston.
Northwestern, based on team trends.

MIAMI-OHIO at KENT STATE...Miami has covered four straight on MAC road, while Kent State on 2-6 spread skid since late LY.
Miami-Ohio, based on team trends.

OHIO at BOWLING GREEN...Jinks 1-5 vs. line TY, 5-12 since taking over Falcs LY. Though BGSU does have string of six straight covers in series. Solich 4-2 vs. line TY, 7-2 last nine vs. points as visitor.
Ohio, based on team trends.

AKRON at WESTERN MICHIGAN...Zips just 4-10 last 14 as DD dog. WMU 28-18 vs. line since 2014 though 2-4 TY for Lester.
Western Michigan, based on team trends.

TOLEDO at CENTRAL MICHIGAN...Toledo has covered six of last seven in series. CMU just 4-12 last 16 vs. line since early 2016. Though Rockets only 3-10-1 their last 14 on board.
Toledo, based on series trends.

EASTERN MICHIGAN at ARMY... EMU on 13-3 spread uptick since early LY, covered nine in a row away from Ypsilanti! West Point just 2-4 vs. line last six at Michie.
Eastern Michigan, based on team trends.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS at BUFFALO... NIU won and covered meetings past two years and Huskies on 10-2-1 spread uptick. Bulls, however, have covered six of last seven since late 2016.
Northern Illinois, based on team trends.

UCONN at TEMPLE...Edsall 0-5 vs. line TY and Huskies now no covers last ten since mid 2016! Rhule destroyed UConn the past three seasons, but Temple just 2-5 vs. spread post-Rhule.
Slight to Temple, based on UConn negatives.

VIRGINIA at NORTH CAROLINA...NC has owned this series for a while, covering six of last seven with no SU losses since 2009 (Butch Davis vs. Groh). But Heels tanking, just 1-7 SU and 1-6-1 vs. line last eight since late LY, while Mendenhall’s Cavs have won and covered three in a row.
Virginia, based on recent trends.

RUTGERS at ILLINOIS...Ash was only 1-4 as away dog LY but did cover at Nebraska on Sept. 23. Lovie pounded Ash 24-7 LY but Illini on 1-7 spread skid since late LY.
Slight to Rutgers, based on Illini negatives.

TEXAS TECH at WEST VIRGINIA...Holgorsen covered LY but had dropped previous four vs. line against Tech. Kingsbury 4-0-1 vs. line TY, 11-3-1 last 15 on board, 7-2 as visiting dog since 2015.
Texas Tech, based on team and series trends.

NC STATE at PITTSBURGH...Pack 4-1 vs. line as visitor since LY. Pitt 4-12 vs. spread at Heinz Field since Narduzzi arrived in 2015.
NC State, based on team trends.

MICHIGAN at INDIANA...Harbaugh just 15-16 vs. spread since taking over the M in 2015. Just 4-4 vs. spread last eight as visitor. Indiana has covered last two years vs. Harbaugh.
Slight to Indiana, based on team trends.

EAST CAROLINA at UCF..ECU on 2-13-1 spread skid, 0-6-1 vs. spread since LY as visitor. Scott Frost 11-5 vs. spread with UCF.
UCF, based on team trends.

TULANE at FIU...Wave 5-1 vs. line since late LY. Fritz teams (GSU & Tulane) 9-4 vs. points last 13 as visitor. Fritz teams 11-4 last 15 as chalk. FIU 3-6-1 last ten vs. line at home (0-1 TY for Butch).
Tulane, based on team trends.

BOSTON COLLEGE at LOUISVILLE...Road team has covered last three years in series. Addazio 8-2-1 vs. spread last 11 as road dog. After loss to NCS, ‘Ville 1-9 last ten vs. line.
BC, based on team and series road trends.

KANSAS at IOWA STATE... Beaty 4-8 as road dog with KU. Matt Campbell 6-3-1 vs. line at Ames with Cyclones, 3-2 as chalk.
Iowa State, based on team trends.

TCU at KANSAS STATE...Bill Snyder has covered last two in series, if home dog note 8-2 mark in role since 2011. Snyder 33-17 as dog since return in 2009. Patterson just 6-13 as visiting chalk since 2011.
Kansas State, based on team and Snyder dog trends.

ODU at MARSHALL...Herd off quick 4-1 vs. line TY, though just 2-3 as Huntington chalk since LY. ODU entered this season 11-5-1 last 17 vs. line but Monarchs just 1-7 as road dog since 2015.
Marshall, based on recent trends.

FLORIDA STATE at DUKE...Cutcliffe 5-2 last 7 as home dog , 37-19-1 vs. line same span. Noles 3-5 vs. line last 8 on ACC road.
Duke, based on team trends.

HOUSTON at TULSA...UH on 4-9-1 spread slump, also just 2-5 last seven vs. line against Tulsa. Hurricane 8-6 last 14 vs. line.
Slight to Tulsa, based on team trends.

MTSU at UAB...MTSU 10-6 as road chalk since 2011. UAB, however, 5-1 last six vs. line at Legion Field.
Slight to UAB, based on team trends.

GEORGIA STATE at ULM...GSU 20-6 vs. spread last 26 as visitor (1-1 TY), also 6-1 last seven vs. line on Belt road. ULM just 6-11 last 17 as home chalk (2-2 for Viator), but is 7-2 last 9 on board since late 2016.
Slight to Georgia State, based on team trends.

CHARLOTTE at WESTERN KENTUCKY...WKU 0-4-1 vs. line post-Brohm, and Charlotte has covered last 2 after 0-7 spread skid.
Slight to Charlotte, based on Charlotte negatives.

WYOMING at UTAH STATE...Wyo only 2-7 vs. spread last nine as visitor. Utags have covered 3 of 5 after 4-14 spread skid previous 18 vs. line.
Slight to Utah State, based on team trends.

UNLV at AIR FORCE...Sanchez 2-5 vs. spread last seven on MW road. Though Rebs are 8-3 as road dog overall since 2015. Force 13-6-1 last 20 vs. line as host.
Slight to Air Force, based on team trends.

NEVADA at COLORADO STATE...Pack had covered 5 of previous 7 on MW road before Fresno loss. Bobo on 11-3 spread run since early 2016, and Rams 16-7 as home chalk since 2012.
Colorado State, based on team trends.

APP STATE at IDAHO...App 9-3 last 12 vs. points on Belt road. Road team has covered last three years in series. Vandals just 5-9 vs. line at Kibbie Dome since 2015.
App State, based on team and series road trends.

UTAH at SOUTHERN CAL...Home team has covered all six in series since Utes entered Pac-12 in 2012. Though Utes on 9-2 spread uptick since mid 2016 and 8-2 as visiting dog since 2014. SC just 1-6 vs. spread last seven since late 2016.
Slight to Utah, based on recent trends.

COLORADO at OREGON STATE...Beavs 1-5 vs. line TY, no covers last three vs. Buffs. CU has covered seven straight as a visitor.
Colorado, based on team and series trends.

UCLA at ARIZONA...Mora has owned Rich-Rod, wins and covers for UCLA in all five meetings since 2012. Cats just 4-9 vs. spread last 13 at Tucson, though Mora just 2-7-1 vs. spread last 10 away from Rose Bowl.
UCLA, based on series trends.

VANDERBILT at OLE MISS...Rebs 1-4 vs. line TY for Matt Luke, 2-10 last 12 vs. line since mid 2016. Dores have covered last 2, 5 of 7, and 7 of last 10 meetings.
Vanderbilt, based on team and series trends.

OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS (at Cotton Bowl, Dallas)...Horns have covered four straight in series, and Tom Herman 3-1 vs. line TY. Herman teams at UH and Horns 6-0 as dog since 2015.
Texas, based on series and Herman dog trends.

OHIO STATE at NEBRASKA...Mike Riley 5-5-1 as dog with Huskers, destroyed 62-3 at OSU LY. Urban Meyer 6-3 vs. line last nine on Big Ten road.
Ohio State, based on team trends.

BYU at MISSISSIPPI STATE...Sitake no covers last seven since late 2016. Dan Mullen 7-4 vs. line last 11 at Starkville, covered first two as DD chalk TY after 0-4 mark in role LY.
Miss State, based on BYU negatives.

ARKANSAS at ALABAMA...Hogs haven’t won SU vs. Tide since 2006, Mike Shula’s last year in charge at Bama. Bielema 6-2 as visiting dog since 2015. Saban 5-1 vs. spread last six as SEC host.
Alabama, based on team and series trends.

BAYLOR at OKLAHOMA STATE...Rhule still winless SU with Bears but has covered two in a row, note his teams are 12-2 as dog since 2015. Gundy just 2-5 vs. spread last seven as Big 12 host.
Baylor, based on team trends.

MISSOURI at GEORGIA...Tigers on 3-10 spread skid since early 2016. Though Mizzou has covered last two years vs. Dawgs. Kirby Smart 6-1 vs. line last seven since late LY, though just 2-5 as Athens chalk.
Georgia, based on recent trends.

NAVY at MEMPHIS... Navy has bludgeoned Memphis the past two years, Mids 8-4 vs. spread last 12 as visitor. Tigers just 2-5 vs. points last 7 at Liberty Bowl.
Navy, based on team and recent series trends.

NEW MEXICO STATE at GEORGIA SOUTHERN...NMSU 4-1-1 vs. line TY, 8-3-1 last 12 on board since mid 2016. Ags have covered last three years vs. GSU. Eagles 4-12 vs. spread since Summers took over LY.
New Mexico State, based on team trends.

UTEP at SOUTHERN MISS...Miners 5-9-2 last 16 as road dog. USM 6-1 vs. line last 7, though only 1-6 last 7 as home chalk.
Slight to Southern Miss, based on team trends.

COASTAL CAROLINA at ARKANSAS STATE...Red Wolves 13-6 vs. line at Jonesboro since 2014. No covers last four TY for CC.
Arkansas State, based on team trends.

UTSA at NORTH TEXAS... Home team has covered last three in series, but UTSA 7-1 alst eight vs. line. UNT 8-5 last 13 as dog.
UTSA, based on team trends.

TEXAS A&M at FLORIDA...Sumlin 6-22 vs. spread after facing Bama since 2013. Ags 3-11 vs. points last 14 as SEC visitor.
Florida, based on A&M negatives.

SOUTH CAROLINA at TENNESSEE...Five straight covers for series dog. Muschamp has now covered four straight away from home (3-0 TY). Butch Jones 0-4-1 vs. line TY, 3-9-2 last 14 on board since early LY.
Muschamp and South Carolina, based on team trends.

AUBURN at LSU...Auburn 2-1 vs. line last three after dropping previous eight vs. spread. Tigers had covered five in a row prior to that, and has had two other double-digit spread streaks (13 win, 10 loss) earlier in Malzahn era. Orgeron no cover last five at Baton Rouge.
Auburn, based on team trends.

MICHIGAN STATE at MINNESOTA...MSU no letdowns lately after Michigan, 6-2 vs. spread last 8 in games following Wolverines since 2009. Though Spartans only 3-7 vs. spread as visitor past since 2015. Gophers only 6-11 vs. spread at TCF Bank Stadium since 2015.
Slight to Michigan State, based on team trends.

OREGON at STANFORD... Dog team has covered 4 of last 5 in series. Tree only 2-6 as Farm chalk since LY. Ducks 2-5-1 vs. line last 8 as visitor.
Slight to Oregon, based on series dog trends.

WASHINGTON at ARIZONA STATE...ASU has covered 3 of last 4 in series, though Huskies now 5-1 vs. spread last six on Pac-12 road. Petersen 6-3 last nine as visiting chalk. Graham 4-3 last seven as Tempe dog.
Washington, based on team trends.

NEW MEXICO at FRESNO STATE...Tedford 4-0-1 vs. line TY, Fresno 9-2-1 vs. points last 12 since mid 2016. Davie, however, on 8-3 spread uptick since mid 2016, and 14-7 as road dog since 2013.
Slight to New Mexico, based on team trends.

BOISE STATE at SAN DIEGO STATE...Boise 13-6 vs. spread as visitor since 2014. SDSU 4-7 last 11 as home chalk.
Boise State, based on team trends.

SAN JOSE STATE at HAWAII...SJSU no covers last five TY, now 3-15 as road dog since 2014. Road team has covered last four in series, however, and UH no covers last 9 as Aloha Stadium chalk.
Slight to Leahey and Hawaii, based on SJSU negatives.

CINCINNATI at SOUTH FLORIDA...USF 20-10-1 vs. line since 2015, and has won and covered big last two vs. Cincy. Bearcats 2-2-1 vs. line for Fickell but just 5-12-1 last 18 on board since late 2015.
USF, based on team and recent series trends.

[StarDust Bum]

CFB Aug/Sept Best Bets: ( All Best Bets Based On 5 Units Per Play )
BEST BETS & OPINIONS

Aug/SeptTotals:.......154 - 145 - 9.....51.50%....-27.50

Best Bets:*****
Best Bets :........................ATS............TOTALS.... .............O/U................TOTALS

Aug/Sept Totals:...........41 -33 - 2...........+30.50...............13 - 18.............- 25.50

********************************

CFB Ocotber's Best Bets & Opinions ( All Best Bets Based On 5 Units Per Play )

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

10/07/2017 19-32-1 36.73% -80.50
10/06/2017 3-1-0 75.00% +9.50
10/05/2017 2-0-0 100.00% +1000
10/04/2017 1-1-0 50.00% -0.50

Total..............25 - 34........42'37%.....- 61.50


Best Bets:*****
Best Bets :........................ATS............TOTALS.... .............O/U................TOTALS

10/07/2017.....................11 - 15..........- 27.50..................0 - 3................-16.50
10/06/2017......................2 - 1.............+1.75...................3 - 1................+9.50
10/05/2017......................1 - 0.............+5.00...................1 - 0................+5.00
10/04/2017......................0 - 1..............-5.50...................1 - 0................+5.00

Totals..............................14 - 17...........-26.25.................5 - 4................+3.00


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

USA at TROY 08:00 PM

TROY -16.0 *****

O 49.0 *****

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South Alabama upsets Troy 19-8 in the Battle for the Belt
October 11, 2017

TROY, Ala. (AP) Backup running back Tra Minter had 104 total yards, South Alabama's defense and special teams forced four turnovers, and the Jaguars upset Troy 19-8 on Wednesday night in the Battle for the Belt.

South Alabama took a 19-0 lead early in the fourth quarter on Gavin Patterson's 47-yard field goal.

Troy got on the board with 6:16 remaining on Brandon Silvers's quarterback sneak and the Trojans recovered a South Alabama fumble on fourth-and-1 near midfield. But freshman kicker Evan Legassey missed his second short field goal of the game with 3:01 left.

Dallas Davis and Cole Garvin split time at quarterback for South Alabama (2-4, 1-1 Sun Belt). Davis threw for 120 yards, including a 49-yard screen to Minter in the fourth, and one touchdown to Malik Stanley. Garvin had 56 yards passing. Johnson, leading the team with 366 yards rushing, was carted off the field in the second quarter.

There were four turnovers in the first half - with three coming in a five-play span early in the second quarter.

Silvers threw for 263 yards with one interception for Troy (4-2, 1-1). The Trojans played for the first time since their 24-21 victory at then-No. 25 LSU on Sept. 30.

[StarDust Bum]

College Football Picks: With no marquee games, upset alerts
October 11, 2017

Twenty-two teams in the Top 25 will play this weekend and no one game features two of them.

That doesn't happen much and it is especially rare for it to happen after the first month of the season, when conference play kicks into gear. The last time there was weekend with no games matching ranked teams after September was November 2009.

So while there are no must-see matchups on the slate, there are plenty of possibilities for upsets that could shake up the rankings a week after six ranked teams lost, including No. 12 Oklahoma and No. 17 Michigan.

Among the unbeaten teams, No. 6 TCU looks to have the toughest test, going on the road to play Kansas State. No. 11 Miami has to avoid a post-Florida State hangover against a Georgia Tech team that can make a good case to be ranked. No. 21 Michigan State also has a potentially tricky follow-up to its big victory against Michigan, traveling to Minnesota to face the Gophers.

Of course, last week Iowa State beat Oklahoma as a 30-point underdog so you never really know where the potential pitfalls lie for the College Football Playoff contenders.

The picks:

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

No. 2 Clemson (minus 22 +) at Syracuse

QB Kelly Bryant (ankle) expects to play for the Tigers, but if all goes well he won't need to for very long ... CLEMSON 42-17.

No. 8 Washington State (minus 13 +) at California

The Cougars defense is tied for the Pac-12 lead in tackles for loss with 49; the Bears have allowed the most TFLs in the Pac-12 at 50 ... WASHINGTON STATE 35-20.

SATURDAY

STAYING UNBEATEN

Arkansas (plus 29 +) at No. 1 Alabama

Not the opponent you want to see on the schedule if you're a coach getting major grief from the fan base like Bret Bielema is ... ALABAMA 49-14.

Missouri (plus 30) at No. 4 Georgia

Bulldogs have the No. 1 defense in the SEC and the Tigers have the No. 2 offense. But that Mizzou defense is bad ... GEORGIA 45-17.

No. 5 Washington (minus 17) at Arizona State

Another (hash)Pac12AfterDark special on ESPN for the Huskies ... WASHINGTON 35-21.

No. 6 TCU (minus 4 +) at Kansas State

Horned Frogs are already 3-0 against teams they lost to last season. Try to make it 4-0 against the Wildcats ... KANSAS STATE 30-24, UPSET SPECIAL.

Purdue (plus 16 +) at No. 7 Wisconsin

Badgers have won 11 straight against the Boilermakers by an average of 36-12. ... WISCONSIN 36-12.

Georgia Tech (plus 5) at No. 11 Miami

Try very hard to resist saying the U is back until the Hurricanes at least win a division title ... MIAMI 31-21.

Cincinnati (plus 24 +) at No. 18 South Florida

Only the Bulls and Alabama rank in the top 10 in the nation in rushing offense and rushing defense ... USF 45-15.

Boise State (plus 7) at No. 19 San Diego State

Aztecs and Broncos have split four games since 2011, but have not played since 2014 ... SAN DIEGO STATE 24-20.

East Carolina (plus 35 +) at No. 22 UCF

Knights QB McKenzie Milton averages an American Athletic Conference best 11.5 yards per attempt ... UCF 55-24.

No. 25 Navy (plus 3) at Memphis

The latest Navy QB tearing up defenses with the option is Zach Abey, who is second in the nation in rushing at 174 yards per game ... MEMPHIS 38-33

UPSET ALERT

No. 10 Auburn (minus 7) at LSU

After beating Florida, is LSU back on track? The Tigers have won eight straight against Auburn in Baton Rouge ... AUBURN 28-17.

Texas (plus 8) at No. 12 Oklahoma at Dallas

First time since 1947 that both Texas and Oklahoma will have first-year coaches in the Red River Rivalry ... OKLAHOMA 31-24.

Utah (plus 12 +) at No. 13 Southern California

Utes hope to get QB Tyler Huntley back from injury this week ... USC 28-20.

No. 17 Michigan (minus 6 +) at Indiana

Wolverines have lost just once to the Hoosiers since 1968 ... MICHIGAN 21-13.

No. 21 Michigan State (minus 4) at Minnesota

Spartans have already surpassed last season's win total ... MICHIGAN STATE 21-14.

CONFERENCE CALLS

No. 9 Ohio State (minus 24) at Nebraska

According to the Omaha World-Herald, the Cornhuskers have not been this big an underdog at home since 1957 ... OHIO STATE 38-10.

Baylor (plus 25 +) at No. 14 Oklahoma State

Bears have won three straight and four of five against the Cowboys, but are still looking for their first win this season ... OKLAHOMA STATE 52-21.

No. 20 North Carolina State (minus 12) at Pittsburgh

Iowa State's Joel Lanning was not the only player going both ways last week; Pitt's Jordan Whitehead was the team's leading rusher along with his usual solid play at safety ... NORTH CAROLINA STATE 39-17.

Oregon (plus 10 +) at No. 23 Stanford

Can the revitalized Ducks defense contain Bryce Love, the nation's leading rusher? ... STANFORD 28-17.

No. 24 Texas Tech (plus 3) at West Virginia

Mountaineers have won three straight against the Red Raiders ... WEST VIRGINIA 42-27, BEST BET.

TWITTER REQUESTS

UCLA (minus 1 +) at Arizona - (at)broncosfan150

Another one of those swing games in the Pac-12 for teams with coaches feeling some heat ... ARZIONA 38-35.

South Carolina (plus 3) at Tennessee - (at)BrentCollins1

Here's the Vols' opportunity to show all the talk of gut checks and rallying around the coach is more than just talk ... TENNESSEE 24-20.

Florida State (minus 7) at Duke - (at)emarktaylor

Seminoles have never lost to Duke in 19 meetings. This would be a particularly bad time to start ... FLORIDA STATE 35-17.

Texas A&M (plus 3) at Florida - (at)BZSEC

For all the complaints about the Gators offense, Florida is averaging more yards per play (5.71) than A&M (5.49) ... TEXAS A&M 26-24.

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Record last week: 19-5 straight up; 14-10-1 against the spread.

Record this season: 104-30 straight up; 54-66-4 against the spread.

Upset specials: 3-3 (straight up).

Best bets: 4-1 (vs. points).

[StarDust Bum]

Texas freshman QB crushing defenders
October 11, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Deep into overtime against Kansas State, Texas freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger burst into the middle of the line and veered right. A Wildcats defender in his sight, Ehlinger lowered his shoulder, threw a forearm and smashed through the tackler for an extra five yards.

In one crushing blow on a drive to the winning touchdown, Ehlinger sent a message to the Big 12: These Longhorns are tougher than Texas teams of recent past and the young quarterback with the big muscles and thick neck is leading the way.

''That kid's a hard-nose baller,'' Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson said.

No. 12 Oklahoma most certainly took notice. The Sooners (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) and Longhorns (3-2, 2-0) meet Saturday in their annual rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

While Longhorns coach Tom Herman refuses to say publicly who will start at quarterback, all signs point to Ehlinger taking over the offense from sophomore Shane Buechele, who has missed two games this season with nagging injuries. Ehlinger is 2-1 as a starter with 900 yards passing and five touchdowns and 212 yards rushing. His 487 total yards against Kansas State rank third in school history.

An Austin native, Ehlinger grew up in the shadow of the Texas campus. A popular photo making the rounds on social media is of a toddler Ehlinger in denim overalls and flashing the ''Hook'em Horns'' signal with both hands.

Ehlinger's father, Ross, died while competing in a triathlon in San Francisco in 2013 when Sam was in eighth grade. The two had spent their fall Saturdays going to or watching Longhorns games.

''He taught me that determination and consistency and hard work, and working hard every day is what he instilled into my morals,'' Ehlinger told 247sports.com in 2016 . Texas said it would not make Ehlinger available to speak with reporters this week ahead of the Oklahoma game.

Although Ehlinger initially committed to the Longhorns under former coach Charlie Strong, he stuck with Texas in order to be close to home even after Strong was fired. He enrolled in January in order to participate in spring drills.

''From the day I met him, this is an extremely mature guy. You don't go through what he went through ... all of a sudden have to be the man of your household, and not mature very quickly,'' Herman said earlier this season. ''He's a bit of an old soul. I think that's what has allowed him to step into this role maybe a little bit easier than most.''

The Texas-Oklahoma game, with the stadium split down the middle with between fans in burnt orange and those in crimson and cream, can be a pressure cooker for young quarterbacks who get caught up in the emotion and the non-stop momentum swings. Some crumble, others thrive, as Texas knows all too well.

The Cotton Bowl was the site of some of Chris Simms' toughest losses. Colt McCoy had some of his biggest wins there. McCoy won his debut against the Sooners in 2006 and beamed his boyish, toothy grin that Texas and Sooners fans would see for three more years.

Herman insisted Monday he won't designate a starter until he sees how well Buechele can practice on a sore ankle. But he also said Ehlinger's inexperience wouldn't be a concern.

''Non-factor. He started in the Coliseum against the No. 4 team (Southern California) in the country,'' Herman said.

The Longhorns lost that one 27-24 in double overtime. Ehlinger had three turnovers, including a critical fumble in the second overtime, but also drove his team 90 yards to the go-ahead touchdown with 45 seconds left. As his passing improves, it's Ehlinger's legs that have kept drives alive time and again.

''I told Sam, I was like, `You scare me every time you run,''' Texas offensive lineman Patrick Vahe said. ''Because he doesn't hesitate whatsoever when it comes to hitting another defender.''