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Thursday, October 28th

Virginia Tech () at Georgia Tech (), 7:30 ET
Virginia Tech - 4-13 ATS vs. conference opponents
Georgia Tech - 10-2 ATS at home off BB conference wins


Friday, October 29th

Hawaii () at Boise State (), 8:00 ET
Hawaii - 1-6 ATS away on artificial turf
Boise State - 12-4 ATs off a conference win by 10+ points


Saturday, October 30th

Miami Florida () at North Carolina (), 12:00 ET
Miami FL - 8-2 ATS off BB Overs
North Carolina - 3-10 ATS at home after playing as an underdog

Purdue () at Northwestern (), 12:00 ET
Purdue - 11-3 ATS after playing as a home favorite
Northwestern - 1-5 ATS after scoring 3 or less first-half points

Michigan State () at Michigan (), 12:00 ET
Michigan State - 1-4 ATS at Michigan
Michigan - 8-2 ATS at home after committing 1 or 0 turnovers

Penn State () at Ohio State (), 12:00 ET
Penn State - 0-6 ATS away off BB conference games
Ohio State - 5-0 ATS at home vs. Penn State

Iowa () at Illinois (), 12:00 ET
Iowa - 11-2 ATS off 3+ conference games
Illinois - 3-12 ATS off a conference loss

Minnesota () at Indiana (), 12:00 ET
Minnesota - 9-1 ATS away after scoring 42+ points
Indiana - 0-6 ATS off an Under

West Virginia () at Rutgers (), 12:00 ET
West Virginia - 6-0 ATS as a road favorite
Rutgers - 1-5 ATS off 3+ games committing 3+ turnovers

Duke () at Wake Forest (), 12:00 ET
Duke - 7-1 ATS away off BB losses
Wake Forest - 3-10 ATS at home off a home loss

NC State () at Clemson (), 12:00 ET
NC State - 5-1 ATS away off a loss
Clemson - 1-6 ATS this season

Missouri () at Nebraska (), 12:30 ET
Missouri - 5-1 ATS off 5+ games forcing 2+ turnovers
Nebraska - 1-5 ATS as an underdog

Auburn () at Mississippi (), 12:30 ET
Auburn - 9-2 ATS in October
Mississippi - 1-5 ATS at home off a loss by 6 points or less

Western Michigan () at Central Michigan (), 1:00 ET
Western Michigan - 6-1 ATS away off a loss by 21+ points
Central Michigan - 0-10 ATS after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Connecticut () at Syracuse (), 1:30 ET
Connecticut - 8-1 ATS away off a home game
Syracuse - 1-5 ATS off ATS wins in 3 of the last 4 games

Oklahoma () at Oklahoma State (), 2:00 ET
Oklahoma - 1-5 ATS away off BB conference wins by 10+ points
Oklahoma State - 10-3 ATS after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

Army () at East Carolina (), 2:00 ET
Army - 8-2 ATS away vs. conference opponents
East Carolina - 2-11 ATS as a home underdog of 7 points or less

Kansas () at Iowa State (), 2:00 ET
Kansas - 2-11 ATS in the second half of the season
Iowa State - 5-0 ATS at home vs. Kansas





Texas Tech () at Kansas State (), 2:10 ET
Texas Tech - 1-5 ATS away off a straight up loss as a favorite
Kansas State - 12-4 ATS with a line of +3 to -3

Kentucky () at Mississippi State (), 2:30 ET
Kentucky - 5-1 ATS vs. teams with a losing record
Mississippi State - 1-6 ATS off an ATS win

Air Force () at Wyoming (), 3:00 ET
Air Force - 1-16 ATS off a conference loss by 10+ points
Wyoming - 8-2 ATS at home off BB games scoring 7 or less first-half points

New Mexico () at Colorado State (), 3:00 ET
New Mexico - 1-5 ATS after allowing 175 or less total yards
Colorado State - 5-1 ATS off BB Unders

TCU () at Cincinnati (), 3:00 ET
TCU - 4-12 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
Cincinnati - 8-2 ATS off a straight up win as a home underdog

Texas () at Colorado (), 3:30 ET
Texas - 8-2 ATS in road games
Colorado - 1-5 ATS after allowing 525+ total yards

Florida State () at Maryland (), 3:30 ET
Florida State - 10-0 ATS off a conference win by 7 points or less
Maryland - 1-6 ATS off a loss by 3 points or less

Florida () vs. Georgia (), 3:30 ET
Florida - 5-1 ATS away off a conference loss by 7 points or less
Georgia - 1-10 ATS away after playing as a road favorite

Arizona State () at California (), 3:30 ET
Arizona State - 2-8 ATS as a road underdog
California - 5-1 ATS after playing as a road favorite

Washington () at Oregon (), 3:30 ET
Washington - 1-10 ATS in October
Oregon - 9-2 ATS off BB straight up wins

Stanford () at UCLA (), 3:30 ET
Stanford - 7-0 ATS away off a conference loss by 7 points or less
UCLA - 1-6 ATS at home off a road game

Ohio U () at Kent State (), 4:00 ET
Ohio U - 8-2 ATS after being out-gained by 225+ total yards
Kent State - 0-6 ATS after allowing 75 or less rushing yards

Central Florida () at Marshall (), 4:30 ET
Central Florida - 1-6 ATS this season
Marshall - 18-7 ATS at home off a conference game

Tulane () at Houston (), 5:00 ET
Tulane - 8-2 ATS after scoring 50+ points
Houston - 0-10 ATS off a conference loss by 7 points or less

Northern Illinois () at Ball State (), 5:00 ET
Northern Illinois - 6-1 ATS after committing zero turnovers
Ball State - 1-5 ATS at home off BB road losses

UTEP () at San Jose State (), 5:00 ET
UTEP - 8-2 ATS in October
San Jose State - 1-12 ATS off BB road losses

Eastern Michigan () at Bowling Green (), 6:00 ET
Eastern Michigan - 1-6 ATS as a road underdog of 31+ points
Bowling Green - 15-5 ATS off a win by 21+ points

Oregon State () at Arizona (), 7:00 ET
Oregon State - 0-6 ATS away off BB ATS wins as a favorite
Arizona - 5-1 ATS at home after scoring 9 points or less

USC () at Washington State (), 7:00 ET
USC - 12-0 ATS off BB conference wins
Washington State - 1-5 ATS last six games

Tennessee () at South Carolina (), 7:00 ET
Tennessee - 12-2 ATS as a road favorite of 7 points or less
South Carolina - 2-9 ATS in the second half of the season

Rice () at Tulsa (), 7:00 ET
Rice - 5-1 ATS after forcing zero turnovers
Tulsa - 1-8 ATS after allowing 50+ points

Texas A&M () at Baylor (), 7:00 ET
Texas A&M - 5-1 ATS after committing 1 or 0 turnovers
Baylor - 8-20 ATS at home off 3+ conference games

Vanderbilt () at LSU (), 8:00 ET
Vanderbilt - 1-11 ATS off BB games with a turnover margin of +1 or better
LSU - 13-2 ATS off a home win

SMU () at Fresno State (), 10:00 ET
SMU - 3-11 ATS as a road underdog
Fresno State - 6-1 ATS off 3+ straight up losses

Utah () at San Diego State (), 10:00 ET
Utah - 6-1 ATS off a straight up win
San Diego State - 1-6 ATS as a home underdog of 10.5 to 21 points


Added Games:

Utah State () at Middle Tennessee State (), 3:00 ET
Utah State - 0-7 ATS off a road loss by 28+ points
Mid Tenn State - 5-1 ATS as a favorite 3.5 to 10 points

Idaho () at Troy State (), 7:00 ET
Idaho - 18-7 ATS away off a road game
Troy State - 1-6 ATS vs. Sun Belt opponents

Louisiana Monroe () at North Texas (), 7:05 ET
LA Monroe - 0-7 ATS off a win by 6 points or less
North Texas - 11-3 ATS as a home favorite

Florida International () at New Mexico State (), 8:05 ET
Florida International - N/A
New Mexico State - 3-12 ATS off a conference game


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Thursday, October 28, 2004

Virginia Tech(-4½) at Georgia Tech

Power Rating Projection:

Virginia Tech 27 Georgia Tech 16
Statistical Projections

Virginia Tech 26

Rushing Yards: 188
Passing Yards: 157
Turnovers: 1 Georgia Tech 14

Rushing Yards: 148
Passing Yards: 135
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Virginia Tech 21 Georgia Tech 10


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Friday, October 29, 2004

Hawaii(+20½) at Boise State

Power Rating Projection:

Boise State 42 Hawaii 23
Statistical Projections

Hawaii 28

Rushing Yards: 56
Passing Yards: 356
Turnovers: 2 Boise State 39

Rushing Yards: 189
Passing Yards: 288
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Boise State 49 Hawaii 31


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Saturday, October 30, 2004

Miami-Florida(-21) at North Carolina

Power Rating Projection:

Miami-Florida 38 North Carolina 14
Statistical Projections

Miami-Florida 43

Rushing Yards: 227
Passing Yards: 280
Turnovers: 1 North Carolina 17

Rushing Yards: 138
Passing Yards: 177
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Miami-Florida 37 North Carolina 13


Purdue(-9½) at Northwestern

Power Rating Projection:

Purdue 29 Northwestern 18
Statistical Projections

Purdue 36

Rushing Yards: 127
Passing Yards: 336
Turnovers: 1 Northwestern 22

Rushing Yards: 153
Passing Yards: 212
Turnovers: 1

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Purdue 26 Northwestern 15

Historical trend: Take Purdue ( Domination on the road by Purdue, 4-0, 100.0% )

Michigan State(+11) at Michigan

Power Rating Projection:

Michigan 34 Michigan State 17
Statistical Projections

Michigan State 23

Rushing Yards: 116
Passing Yards: 246
Turnovers: 3 Michigan 34

Rushing Yards: 182
Passing Yards: 253
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Michigan 33 Michigan State 17


Penn State(+5½) at Ohio State

Power Rating Projection:

Ohio State 22 Penn State 14
Statistical Projections

Penn State 13

Rushing Yards: 78
Passing Yards: 180
Turnovers: 2 Ohio State 17

Rushing Yards: 104
Passing Yards: 173
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Ohio State 17 Penn State 9

Historical trend: Take Ohio State ( Domination at home by Ohio State, 4-0, 100.0% )
Historical trend: Take Ohio State ( Domination by favorite at Ohio State, 4-0, 100.0% )
Historical trend: Take Ohio State ( Domination by home team, 7-1, 87.5% )

Iowa(-10½) at Illinois

Power Rating Projection:

Iowa 31 Illinois 19
Statistical Projections

Iowa 27

Rushing Yards: 153
Passing Yards: 207
Turnovers: 1 Illinois 13

Rushing Yards: 89
Passing Yards: 163
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Iowa 30 Illinois 17

Historical trend: Take Iowa ( Domination by favorite, 4-0-2, 100.0% )

Minnesota(-17) at Indiana

Power Rating Projection:

Minnesota 34 Indiana 18
Statistical Projections

Minnesota 44

Rushing Yards: 334
Passing Yards: 233
Turnovers: 1 Indiana 19

Rushing Yards: 138
Passing Yards: 160
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Minnesota 34 Indiana 18


West Virginia(-14) at Rutgers

Power Rating Projection:

West Virginia 29 Rutgers 17
Statistical Projections

West Virginia 31

Rushing Yards: 238
Passing Yards: 156
Turnovers: 2 Rutgers 15

Rushing Yards: 70
Passing Yards: 213
Turnovers: 4

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

West Virginia 24 Rutgers 13


Duke(+17½) at Wake Forest

Power Rating Projection:

Wake Forest 26 Duke 14
Statistical Projections

Duke 20

Rushing Yards: 173
Passing Yards: 133
Turnovers: 2 Wake Forest 33

Rushing Yards: 263
Passing Yards: 212
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Wake Forest 20 Duke 7


No Carolina State(-3) at Clemson

Power Rating Projection:

No Carolina State 24 Clemson 23
Statistical Projections

No Carolina State 24

Rushing Yards: 144
Passing Yards: 199
Turnovers: 2 Clemson 20

Rushing Yards: 91
Passing Yards: 158
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

No Carolina State 24 Clemson 23

Historical trend: Take No Carolina State ( Domination by visiting team, 6-2, 75.0% )

Missouri(-2) at Nebraska

Power Rating Projection:

Missouri 23 Nebraska 20
Statistical Projections

Missouri 22

Rushing Yards: 165
Passing Yards: 132
Turnovers: 2 Nebraska 19

Rushing Yards: 156
Passing Yards: 193
Turnovers: 4

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Missouri 17 Nebraska 14


Auburn(-17½) at Mississippi

Power Rating Projection:

Auburn 28 Mississippi 15
Statistical Projections

Auburn 34

Rushing Yards: 210
Passing Yards: 233
Turnovers: 1 Mississippi 17

Rushing Yards: 97
Passing Yards: 188
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Auburn 22 Mississippi 9

Historical trend: Take Auburn ( Domination by visiting team, 7-1, 87.5% )
Historical trend: Take Auburn ( Domination on the road by Auburn, 4-0, 100.0% )

Western Michigan(+7) at Central Michigan

Power Rating Projection:

Central Michigan 32 Western Michigan 26
Statistical Projections

Western Michigan 28

Rushing Yards: 109
Passing Yards: 311
Turnovers: 2 Central Michigan 32

Rushing Yards: 218
Passing Yards: 252
Turnovers: 1

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Central Michigan 36 Western Michigan 30


Connecticut(+3) at Syracuse

Power Rating Projection:

Syracuse 25 Connecticut 24
Statistical Projections

Connecticut 30

Rushing Yards: 167
Passing Yards: 302
Turnovers: 3 Syracuse 21

Rushing Yards: 160
Passing Yards: 171
Turnovers: 2
** Statistical edge to Connecticut
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Syracuse 23 Connecticut 22


Oklahoma(-12) at Oklahoma State

Power Rating Projection:

Oklahoma 35 Oklahoma State 23
Statistical Projections

Oklahoma 27

Rushing Yards: 199
Passing Yards: 221
Turnovers: 2 Oklahoma State 21

Rushing Yards: 193
Passing Yards: 116
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Oklahoma 38 Oklahoma State 27


Army(-3) at East Carolina

Power Rating Projection:

East Carolina 28 Army 27
Statistical Projections

Army 30

Rushing Yards: 164
Passing Yards: 238
Turnovers: 2 East Carolina 27

Rushing Yards: 152
Passing Yards: 242
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

East Carolina 28 Army 27


Kansas(-5) at Iowa State

Power Rating Projection:

Kansas 29 Iowa State 23
Statistical Projections

Kansas 23

Rushing Yards: 103
Passing Yards: 229
Turnovers: 2 Iowa State 16

Rushing Yards: 127
Passing Yards: 155
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Kansas 29 Iowa State 23

Historical trend: Take Iowa State ( Domination at home by Iowa State, 4-0, 100.0% )

Texas Tech(+3½) at Kansas State

Power Rating Projection:

Kansas State 30 Texas Tech 29
Statistical Projections

Texas Tech 47

Rushing Yards: 86
Passing Yards: 515
Turnovers: 3 Kansas State 41

Rushing Yards: 232
Passing Yards: 232
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Kansas State 35 Texas Tech 34


Kentucky(+3) at Mississippi State

Power Rating Projection:

Mississippi State 19 Kentucky 17
Statistical Projections

Kentucky 24

Rushing Yards: 129
Passing Yards: 210
Turnovers: 2 Mississippi State 22

Rushing Yards: 165
Passing Yards: 171
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Mississippi State 14 Kentucky 12


Air Force(+2) at Wyoming

Power Rating Projection:

Wyoming 24 Air Force 23
Statistical Projections

Air Force 28

Rushing Yards: 264
Passing Yards: 156
Turnovers: 2 Wyoming 27

Rushing Yards: 129
Passing Yards: 285
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Wyoming 19 Air Force 18


New Mexico(+3) at Colorado State

Power Rating Projection:

Colorado State 23 New Mexico 22
Statistical Projections

New Mexico 23

Rushing Yards: 225
Passing Yards: 107
Turnovers: 1 Colorado State 21

Rushing Yards: 95
Passing Yards: 245
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

New Mexico 18 Colorado State 17


Texas Christian(+6) at Cincinnati

Power Rating Projection:

Cincinnati 38 Texas Christian 29
Statistical Projections

Texas Christian 33

Rushing Yards: 150
Passing Yards: 268
Turnovers: 1 Cincinnati 32

Rushing Yards: 152
Passing Yards: 293
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Cincinnati 44 Texas Christian 35


Texas(-14) at Colorado

Power Rating Projection:

Texas 35 Colorado 15
Statistical Projections

Texas 30

Rushing Yards: 288
Passing Yards: 186
Turnovers: 1 Colorado 17

Rushing Yards: 83
Passing Yards: 177
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Texas 33 Colorado 13


Florida State(-10½) at Maryland

Power Rating Projection:

Florida State 21 Maryland 16
Statistical Projections

Florida State 25

Rushing Yards: 136
Passing Yards: 207
Turnovers: 2 Maryland 14

Rushing Yards: 91
Passing Yards: 158
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Florida State 16 Maryland 10


Florida(+6½) vs. Georgia [@ Jacksonville FL]

Power Rating Projection:

Georgia 27 Florida 22
Statistical Projections

Florida 26

Rushing Yards: 116
Passing Yards: 277
Turnovers: 1 Georgia 22

Rushing Yards: 139
Passing Yards: 225
Turnovers: 2
** Statistical edge to Florida
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Georgia 24 Florida 19


Arizona State(+14½) at California

Power Rating Projection:

California 35 Arizona State 20
Statistical Projections

Arizona State 24

Rushing Yards: 76
Passing Yards: 270
Turnovers: 1 California 35

Rushing Yards: 234
Passing Yards: 257
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

California 38 Arizona State 21


Washington(+19) at Oregon

Power Rating Projection:

Oregon 33 Washington 14
Statistical Projections

Washington 16

Rushing Yards: 112
Passing Yards: 171
Turnovers: 2 Oregon 32

Rushing Yards: 199
Passing Yards: 250
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Oregon 30 Washington 10


Stanford(+5½) at U.C.L.A.

Power Rating Projection:

U.C.L.A. 25 Stanford 21
Statistical Projections

Stanford 26

Rushing Yards: 148
Passing Yards: 232
Turnovers: 1 U.C.L.A. 28

Rushing Yards: 171
Passing Yards: 269
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

U.C.L.A. 20 Stanford 17

Historical trend: Take Stanford ( Domination by Stanford, 7-1, 87.5% )
Historical trend: Take Stanford ( Domination by underdog, 7-1, 87.5% )
Historical trend: Take Stanford ( Domination by underdog at U.C.L.A., 4-0, 100.0% )
Historical trend: Take Stanford ( Domination on the road by Stanford, 4-0, 100.0% )

Ohio(+2) at Kent State

Power Rating Projection:

Kent State 24 Ohio 22
Statistical Projections

Ohio 22

Rushing Yards: 87
Passing Yards: 211
Turnovers: 1 Kent State 17

Rushing Yards: 102
Passing Yards: 170
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Kent State 20 Ohio 17


U-C-F(+25) at Marshall

Power Rating Projection:

Marshall 40 U-C-F 13
Statistical Projections

U-C-F 14

Rushing Yards: 76
Passing Yards: 176
Turnovers: 2 Marshall 39

Rushing Yards: 183
Passing Yards: 292
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Marshall 41 U-C-F 14


Tulane(+10) at Houston

Power Rating Projection:

Houston 36 Tulane 28
Statistical Projections

Tulane 28

Rushing Yards: 157
Passing Yards: 192
Turnovers: 1 Houston 35

Rushing Yards: 206
Passing Yards: 264
Turnovers: 1

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Houston 44 Tulane 35


Northern Illinois(-19½) at Ball State

Power Rating Projection:

Northern Illinois 37 Ball State 22
Statistical Projections

Northern Illinois 43

Rushing Yards: 243
Passing Yards: 248
Turnovers: 1 Ball State 21

Rushing Yards: 115
Passing Yards: 201
Turnovers: 1

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Northern Illinois 41 Ball State 27


Texas-El Paso(-15½) at San Jose State

Power Rating Projection:

Texas-El Paso 33 San Jose State 28
Statistical Projections

Texas-El Paso 31

Rushing Yards: 186
Passing Yards: 199
Turnovers: 3 San Jose State 23

Rushing Yards: 133
Passing Yards: 209
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Texas-El Paso 39 San Jose State 34


Eastern Michigan(+31½) at Bowling Green

Power Rating Projection:

Bowling Green 44 Eastern Michigan 15
Statistical Projections

Eastern Michigan 22

Rushing Yards: 169
Passing Yards: 172
Turnovers: 1 Bowling Green 41

Rushing Yards: 157
Passing Yards: 331
Turnovers: 1
** Statistical edge to Eastern Michigan
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Bowling Green 49 Eastern Michigan 20


Oregon State(-7) at Arizona

Power Rating Projection:

Oregon State 23 Arizona 17
Statistical Projections

Oregon State 30

Rushing Yards: 93
Passing Yards: 388
Turnovers: 3 Arizona 16

Rushing Yards: 130
Passing Yards: 142
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Oregon State 17 Arizona 11

Historical trend: Take Oregon State ( Domination by favorite, 8-0, 100.0% )

Southern Cal(-24) at Washington State

Power Rating Projection:

Southern Cal 34 Washington State 13
Statistical Projections

Southern Cal 35

Rushing Yards: 142
Passing Yards: 272
Turnovers: 2 Washington State 11

Rushing Yards: 51
Passing Yards: 224
Turnovers: 5

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Southern Cal 30 Washington State 9


Tennessee(-2½) at South Carolina

Power Rating Projection:

Tennessee 22 South Carolina 19
Statistical Projections

Tennessee 15

Rushing Yards: 140
Passing Yards: 133
Turnovers: 3 South Carolina 24

Rushing Yards: 141
Passing Yards: 186
Turnovers: 2
** Statistical edge to South Carolina
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Tennessee 17 South Carolina 14

Historical trend: Take Tennessee ( Domination by visiting team, 6-0-2, 100.0% )

Rice(Pk) at Tulsa

Power Rating Projection:

Tulsa 32 Rice 31
Statistical Projections

Rice 32

Rushing Yards: 319
Passing Yards: 70
Turnovers: 1 Tulsa 26

Rushing Yards: 142
Passing Yards: 249
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Tulsa 38 Rice 37


Texas A+M(-21½) at Baylor

Power Rating Projection:

Texas A+M 34 Baylor 19
Statistical Projections

Texas A+M 44

Rushing Yards: 205
Passing Yards: 299
Turnovers: 0 Baylor 18

Rushing Yards: 105
Passing Yards: 214
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Texas A+M 35 Baylor 20

Historical trend: Take Texas A+M ( Domination by Texas A+M, 6-2, 75.0% )
Historical trend: Take Texas A+M ( Domination by favorite, 6-2, 75.0% )

Vanderbilt(+24) at Louisiana State

Power Rating Projection:

Louisiana State 41 Vanderbilt 10
Statistical Projections

Vanderbilt 15

Rushing Yards: 98
Passing Yards: 138
Turnovers: 2 Louisiana State 39

Rushing Yards: 232
Passing Yards: 289
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Louisiana State 39 Vanderbilt 8


Southern Methodist(+27½) at Fresno State

Power Rating Projection:

Fresno State 38 Southern Methodist 9
Statistical Projections

Southern Methodist 12

Rushing Yards: 98
Passing Yards: 162
Turnovers: 3 Fresno State 30

Rushing Yards: 202
Passing Yards: 163
Turnovers: 1

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Fresno State 35 Southern Methodist 6


Utah(-17) at San Diego State

Power Rating Projection:

Utah 31 San Diego State 13
Statistical Projections

Utah 28

Rushing Yards: 176
Passing Yards: 183
Turnovers: 1 San Diego State 15

Rushing Yards: 78
Passing Yards: 233
Turnovers: 3

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Utah 27 San Diego State 9


Utah State(+9½) at Mid Tennessee St

Power Rating Projection:

Mid Tennessee St 38 Utah State 25
Statistical Projections

Utah State 21

Rushing Yards: 75
Passing Yards: 296
Turnovers: 3 Mid Tennessee St 33

Rushing Yards: 120
Passing Yards: 310
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Mid Tennessee St 45 Utah State 32


Idaho(+21½) at Troy State

Power Rating Projection:

Troy State 37 Idaho 15
Statistical Projections

Idaho 12

Rushing Yards: 74
Passing Yards: 174
Turnovers: 2 Troy State 27

Rushing Yards: 167
Passing Yards: 149
Turnovers: 2

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Troy State 37 Idaho 15


UL-Monroe(+9) at North Texas

Power Rating Projection:

North Texas 31 UL-Monroe 24
Statistical Projections

UL-Monroe 21

Rushing Yards: 136
Passing Yards: 219
Turnovers: 2 North Texas 26

Rushing Yards: 184
Passing Yards: 162
Turnovers: 1

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

North Texas 33 UL-Monroe 25


Florida Intl(+10) at New Mexico State

Power Rating Projection:

New Mexico State 28 Florida Intl 20
Statistical Projections

Florida Intl

Rushing Yards:
Passing Yards:
Turnovers: New Mexico State

Rushing Yards:
Passing Yards:
Turnovers:

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

New Mexico State 24 Florida Intl 17


Delaware at Navy

Power Rating Projection:

Navy 30 Delaware 15
Statistical Projections

Delaware

Rushing Yards:
Passing Yards:
Turnovers: Navy

Rushing Yards:
Passing Yards:
Turnovers:

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Navy 25 Delaware 10


Florida Atlantic at Florida A+M

Power Rating Projection:

Florida Atlantic 40 Florida A+M 15
Statistical Projections

Florida Atlantic

Rushing Yards:
Passing Yards:
Turnovers: Florida A+M

Rushing Yards:
Passing Yards:
Turnovers:

SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:

Florida Atlantic 42 Florida A+M 16

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Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
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Game Info: 7:30 pm EDT Thu Oct 28, 2004

After each team put forth a dominating performance in their last game, both Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech got some time off to prepare for their ACC showdown.
The 22nd-ranked Hokies (5-2, 2-1) travel to Atlanta to face the Yellow Jackets (4-2, 3-2) on Thursday for just the second time in the history of the programs.

Virginia Tech won its season-high third straight game before its bye week, beating Division I-AA Florida A&M 62-0 in Blacksburg on Oct. 16.

Georgia Tech, meanwhile, won its second in a row with a 24-7 home victory over Duke on the same day.

The Hokies had a big day on the ground as they rushed for 310 yards, their most since gaining 322 against Syracuse last season.


Cedric Humes ran for a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns, John Candelas rushed for 84 yards on 14 carries, and Mike Imoh added 42 yards and a score to lead Virginia Tech.

For Humes, who has struggled all season after breaking his ankle in the spring, it was an opportunity to put aside problems coming back that he said were mostly mental.

``But today felt good,'' Humes said. ``This game, I just came out ready to play and didn't think'' about his leg.

Bryan Randall threw four TD passes in the first half for the Hokies, and coach Frank Beamer said he believes the time off helped his team prepare for the defensive-minded Yellow Jackets.

``I think the rest was good for us,'' Beamer said. ``It allowed us to heal up and rest our minds and get ready for Georgia Tech.''

The Hokies and Yellow Jackets are two of the top defensive teams in the ACC, and Georgia Tech has posted its best back-to-back defensive efforts since joining the league.

The Yellow Jackets have held consecutive opponents under 200 yards for the first time since 1991, and while they're happy about winning two in a row, they realize there is work to be done on offense, where turnovers are still too common and too many scoring opportunities are wasted.

In the win over Duke, Georgia Tech rushed for 183 yards but threw for just 134.

``I like our rushing stats but I'd really like to throw for more yardage,'' coach Chan Gailey said. ``I'd like to have a higher completion percentage.''

Quarterback Reggie Ball took the blame after completing 10 of 20 passes with a touchdown, two interceptions and a lost fumble on a handoff.

``No, it's not satisfactory,'' Ball said. ``We should have had at least two more touchdowns.''

Georgia Tech won the lone meeting with Virginia Tech, 6-3, in 1990. The two schools were scheduled to play in the 2000 BCA Bowl at Blacksburg, but the game was canceled just seconds before kickoff due to lightning.

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Game Info: 8:00 pm EDT Fri Oct 29, 2004


Despite boasting the nation's longest winning streak, Boise State has a defense that remains unproven.
With Hawaii featuring one of the most prolific passers in college football history, the Broncos face perhaps their biggest test of the season when the Western Athletic Conference rivals meet Friday.

The 18th-ranked Broncos (7-0, 4-0) have won 18 straight, relying on an offense that ranks first in the nation with 44.1 points per game. Boise State, though, is yielding 25.2 points per game, a mark it will likely need to improve on if it hopes for a Bowl Championship Series berth.

The Broncos, who were solid on defense in a 33-16 win over Fresno State on Saturday, now try to contain Hawaii quarterback Timmy Chang, who needs just 241 passing yards to surpass the NCAA record of 15,031 yards set by Brigham Young's Ty Detmer from 1988-91.

``It's not a distraction,'' Warriors coach June Jones said. ``I don't talk about it, nobody talks about it. He's lived with it for a year and a half, it's not like it's a shock this week, for him. You can ask me all about it after, but when a guy is throwing a no-hitter, or a guy is setting a course record, you don't talk about it, you just go play.''



Known more for its wide-open, high-scoring offense, the Broncos used a punishing defense and strong running game to beat the Bulldogs and improve to 7-0 for the first time in school history. It was Boise State's 22nd straight Western Athletic Conference victory and 23rd straight home win, also the longest streak in the country.

The Broncos held Fresno State to just 17 yards rushing on 17 carries. The Broncos defense had been suspect before Saturday, giving up 30.8 points per game since holding Idaho to seven points in the season opener.

``The more this thing goes on, the more we need to focus,'' Boise State coach Dan Hawkins said.

The Broncos have their sights set on a BCS berth. Boise State moved up a spot from last week to 13th, but the possibility of climbing into serious contention for a BCS game would require a number of losses by teams ahead of it in the rankings. The WAC does not gain an automatic berth into the BCS.

Boise State would need to be ranked in the top 12 in the final rankings to be considered for a BCS game. A top-six ranking would guarantee a BCS berth.

Boise State last lost at home in September 2001 against Washington State.

Chang threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns while moving closer to becoming the NCAA's career passing leader as Hawaii (3-2, 3-2) defeated San Jose State 46-28 Saturday.

The fifth-year senior from Honolulu was 25-of-39. He has thrown for 14,791 yards and 94 touchdowns in his career.

Britton Komine had nine catches for 159 yards and two TDs for the Warriors.

Boise State leads the all-time series 3-2

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Thursday's game
Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech both have 12 days off before this ESPN game. Hokies are on road for second time; they won 17-10 at Wake Forest, stopping Deacs on 5-yard line in final minute; their last three lined games stayed under total. Jackets also play low scoring games, with average total in their last three, 29.3. GT is minus-8 in turnovers last four games, VT plus-7 in last two. Two Georgia Tech losses are by 34-13/27-3 scores, so if the Hokies can block kick or get return TD, rout may be on

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Friday's game
Boise State won its last three games vs Hawaii, with last Rainbow visit to blue carpet a 58-31 debacle, as 9-point underdog. Broncos covered last three series games; they are 7-0 overall, 3-2 as home favorite. Rainbows are 0-2 on mainland, giving up 92 points to UTEP, Rice; they're 6-4 in last ten tries as road dog. None of last six Boise wins are by more than 19 points. Last three Hawaii tilts went over total, as have five of seven Boise State games.

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Saturday's contests
TV games
North Carolina is 3-4, but their four losses are all by 22 or more points, with three by 30+. Heels allowed 234+ rushing yards in each of last six games, so Berlin will just hand off. 'canes are 3-1 as road fave this year. Carolina is 2-8-1 vs spread last eleven Homecoming games, 2-7 after their last nine byes. Bad ESPN primetime game.

Purdue lost its last two games, both at home, now they go to Evanston, where they scored total of 83 points in winning last two visits (41-28/42-13). Boilers scored a mere 17 ppg last three weeks; they're 3-0 on road, with wins by 8-25-7 points, and they're 13-5-1 vs spread in this series. Northwestern coach Walker was in hospital with heart issues earlier this week. Favorites are 6-2-1 in last nine series games.

Michigan is rarely good bet when laying points, but they pounded Spartans in last two series games in Ann Arbor by 14-0, 49-3 scores. Wolverines covered four of last five series tilts. Respect State coach Smith, who have a lone loss by more than seven points, but they're 3-9 vs spread off a bye. Michigan covered its last three pre-bye contests; they're 1-4-1 in last six tries as favorite.

Desperate Penn State, seemingly averse to throwing its prize frosh QB Morelli into an actual game, goes back to more mobile Robinson at QB; they've scored total of 17 points in losing last four games, and are also 0-5 against spread in last five trips to this site, as host covered last six series games. Last three series games were decided by total of nine points.

NC State held Clemson to 21 points in winning last two series games; Wolfpack is 0-2 as favorite this year, 2-1 away from Raleigh, 9-5 vs spread in last 14 trips to this site. Tigers are 3-1 at home, losing only on botched punt snap in last minute vs Ga Tech. Average series total in last nine meetings is 58.5. Pack is 4-0 if it allows 20 or less points.

Missouri lost its last two games, and is still road favorite in Lincoln? Husker loss in Columbia last year was first in last 25 games vs Mizzou. Tigers lost at Troy State last month, so they're no great shakes on road, but Huskers are slow picking up Callahan offense, and have gotten pounded in two of last three games. Nebraska is 5-0 vs spread in games following its last five losses.

Auburn lost to Ole Miss last year when its best WR, in last minute of game, dropped easiest of TD passes on a 4th-down play, so revenge in order here, but Rebels are 3-4, with only one loss by more than 7 points. Visitor is 7-1 vs spread in this series, with Auburn 6-3 vs spread, and don't forget Ole Miss still despises Tuberville, 'cause he left Rebels for Auburn. Auburn won its two road tilts by combined score of 77-24, and one was in Knoxville.

Home team covered five of last six Sooner-Okla St tilts, with Cowboys covering 15 of last 22, despite last year's 52-9 whacking in Norman, which ended two-year OSU series win streak. Sooners are 2-0 on road, with wins by 12,10 points; four of their last five games stayed under total. State doesn't throw ball well; you need balance to have shot vs Oklahoma defense.

Texas Tech is 4-0 when it scores 27+ points, 0-3 when it doesn't so question is, how is K-State's defense? They allowed 20+ points in every game vs I-A foes, so Tech will be able to do some business, but they failed to cover last three post-Texas games, while K-State is 1-3 vs the spread after last four Nebraska conquests. Tech 3-1-1 vs spread in this series.

Texas is 6-1, with four wins by 22+ points. Colorado is 7-3 vs spread in last ten tries as home dog, but is 1-3 in last four games, including tough 29-26 OT loss at A&M last week. Longhorns covered four of last five in series, but loss 39-37 to Buffs in Big 12 title game. Barnett has history of solid spread work as the underdog.

Maryland has been awful last three weeks, scoring total of 17 points, and gaining total of 375 yards on 196 plays so when I saw Seminoles -10.5, misprint was my initial thought. Florida State has been weak on road, with loss at Miami, and close shaves at Syracuse and Wake. Terp defense will fight hard, but FSU won last two visits to this site by 59-7/37-10 scores, and unless Terps have an offense they haven't shown, this could get ugly.

How hard will Florida play for Zook, vs rival that they've beaten 13 of last 14 times (11-3 vs spread)? Dawgs had tough win at Arkansas last week, while Gators imploded in Starkville. Dog covered last three series games, with Florida winning at least five in row. Five of last six Dawg games stayed under total; they have vet QB who hasn't beaten Gators yet. Am waiting for softer spot in Gator schedule, then going against them, figuring they'll tank a game, but certainly not this one.

Cal scored 106 points in squashing Sun Devils last two years, 55-38/51-23, both in Tempe; disparate results of their games vs USC also tell a story. Bears are 5-1, with all wins by 17+ points. ASU is 6-1, but allowed 42 pts in their win last week, after giving Trojans 45 the week before. Dog is 6-3 vs spread in this series. Cal is tough despite being minus-5 in turnovers last five games.

Stanford is 9-0-2 vs spread in its last eleven visits to this site, with last seven series road losses coming by total of 31 points. UCLA allowed 93 points and 1,090 yards in last two games, but they also score ton of points, and with Cardinal QB Edwards banged up, not sure Cardinal can hang in if he doesn't go. Favorite covered four of last five UCLA games. Home side won last five in series.

Washington State has backup QB going vs USC squad that escaped Cal, and is now on roll, outscoring last two foes by combined score of 83-7. Trojans covered 15 of last 22 on carpet, and are plus-12 in turnovers this year. Wazoo is 7-4 as Pac-10 home dog, and only one of its four losses this year is by more than eight points.

Other games of interest
-- Illinois lost its last five games and covered just three of its last nineteen contests.
-- Minnesota covered six of last seven as road favorite.
-- West Virginia has won its three games vs Schiano of Rutgers by average score of 51-9.
-- Average total in last five Duke-Wake Forest games is a surprisingly high 63.
-- Central Michigan is 7-point favorite, despite being 0-6 vs I-A teams this season.
-- Syracuse is 23-9-1 vs spread in last 33 home games.
-- Army is 0-7 vs East Carolina, but they've won their last two games, after they ended 19-game winless skid.
-- Home side is 10-2-1 vs spread in Iowa State-Kansas series, with favorite covering last four.
-- Kentucky has been outscored 90-13 in its three road games so far this season.
-- Wyoming covered four of last five vs Air Force.
-- Five of last six Colorado State games stayed under.
-- Cincinnati is 0-4 as favorite this year, and is 3-11 vs spread in its last fourteen games overall.
-- Washington failed to cover its last seven games and 16 of its last 20 overall.
-- Ohio won its last two visits to Kent State by scores of 44-7 and 50-0.
-- Central Florida is 0-7, 0-4 on road, 0-3 as road dog with an average road loss by 41-12 score.
-- Average total in last four Tulane-Houston games is a spicy 66.3. Green Wave scored 108 points in its last three games.
-- Northern Illinois scored average of 42.8 ppg in its last five games, all wins; they've covered six of last seven vs Ball State, David Letterman's alma mater.
-- UTEP is 2-0 as favorite this year, outscoring those 2 foes by combined score of 96-20.
-- Home team covered last six East Michigan-Bowling Green games, but EMU scored 107 points in their last three games overall, and had last week off.
-- Oregon State is 1-10 in last 11 tries as road favorite.
-- Tennessee has Notre Dame next week, had archrival Alabama last week, and had two tough games before that, so this is tough spot for them, vs Gamecock squad they beat in OT at Neyland Stadium last year.
-- Tulsa scored 90 points in its last two games, and did not win either one.
-- Texas A&M covered nine of last eleven vs Baylor, but they have revenge game next week vs Sooners, so their attention span might be short here.
-- LSU is minus-10 in turnovers its last three games.
-- SMU lost its four road games by average score of a whopping 46-9. Fresno scored just 19.3 ppg in its last three games, all unders.
-- Utah covered sixteen of its last nineteen games.
-- Utah State covered eleven of its last fifteen games that followed their bye week.
-- Underdog covered six of last seven Troy St games.
-- UL-Monroe and North Texas both lost their first four games, then won the next three. ULM was first team to beat North Texas in Sun Belt play, but lost last visit here by 41-2 score.