Duke-Vanderbilt Preview

The Duke Blue Devils and the Vanderbilt Commodores will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Vanderbilt Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Commodores listed as 10-point favorites versus the Blue Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
Thaddeus Lewis threw for two scores and 130 yards for Duke as they lost 49-31 to Miami in Week 8.
The Blue Devils did not cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 40.5.
Mackenzi Adams, who replaced Chris Nickson as Vanderbilt’s starting quarterback, threw a pair of touchdown passes to Jamie Graham in a 24-14 loss to Georgia in Week 8.
The Commodores covered the 16.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 43.5.
Current streak:
Duke has lost 2 straight games.
Vanderbilt has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Duke: 3-3 SU, 3-2 ATS
Vanderbilt: 5-2 SU, 6-1 ATS
Duke most recently:
When playing in October are 0-10
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Vanderbilt most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke’s last 5 games on the road
Duke is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
Duke is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vanderbilt
Duke is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Duke
Vanderbilt is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duke
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Vanderbilt’s last 10 games at home
Vanderbilt is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Duke at Wake Forest, Saturday, November 1
Vanderbilt home to Florida, Saturday, November 8

 

Kentucky-Florida Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Florida Gators will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 25½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Randall Cobb caught two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as Kentucky got past Arkansas 21-20 last time out. Kentucky could not cover the 7.5-point spread, while the 41 points fell UNDER the posted total of 46.
Mike Hartline completed 17-of-32 pass attempts for 237 yards and three touchdowns to lead the way.
Florida dominated the entire night as they ran over LSU 51-21 in Week 7, as 6.5-point favorites. The 72 points sailed OVER the posted total of 46.5.
Tim Tebow completed 13-of-20 pass attempts for 209 yards with two touchdowns, while rushing for another in leading Florida.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Kentucky: 5-2 SU, 3-3 ATS
Florida: 5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS
Kentucky most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 3-7

Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kentucky’s last 5 games on the road
Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Kentucky is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Kentucky is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kentucky
Florida is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Kentucky at Mississippi State, Saturday, November 1
Florida home to Georgia, Saturday, November 1

 

 

Southern Cal-Arizonia Preview

The Southern Cal Trojans and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Arizona Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 15-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Mark Sanchez threw for five touchdowns as USC humiliated Washington State 69-0 in Week 8.
The Trojans easily covered the 43-point spread, while the combined final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 57.
Arizona scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to earn a 42-27 victory over California in Week 8, as 2-point underdogs at home. That game’s 69 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.5.
Keola Antolin ran for 149 yards off 21 carries, while scoring three touchdowns in leading Arizona.
Current streak:
Southern Cal has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Southern Cal: 5-1 SU, 5-1 ATS
Arizona: 5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS
Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Arizona most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Southern Cal is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Southern Cal is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Southern Cal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Southern Cal
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern Cal
Next up:
Southern Cal home to Washington, Saturday, November 1
Arizona at Washington State, Saturday, November 8

 

Notre Dame-Washington Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Washington Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Husky Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Jimmy Clausen went 31-for-48 for 384 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Notre Dame in its 29-24 loss to North Carolina in Week 7.
UNC covered as 5.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 47-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Washington was defeated 34-13 by Oregon State in Week 8, as 16-point underdogs. The game’s 47 points fell UNDER the posted total of 60.
Terrance Dailey carried the ball 16 times for 102 yards and one TD in the loss for Washington.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS
Washington: 0-6 SU, 1-5 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing in October are 0-10
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame’s last 8 games on the road
Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Notre Dame home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 1
Washington at Southern Cal, Saturday, November 1

 

Penn State-Ohio State Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ohio Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Penn State turned it up in the second half and came away with a 46-17 win over Michigan last time out. Penn State failed to cover the 2-point spread, but the 63 points made it OVER the posted total of 48.
Daryll Clark completed 18-of-31 for 171 yards and a TD, while carrying the ball 45 yards with two more scores in the win.
Terrelle Pryor ran for a score and threw for another in the first half, helping Ohio State to a 45-7 win in Week 8 over Michigan State.
The Buckeyes covered the 3-point spread, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total of 42.5.
Current streak:
Penn State has won 8 straight games.
Ohio State has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Penn State: 8-0 SU, 5-1-1
ATS
Ohio State
: 7-1 SU, 2-5 ATS
Penn State most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Ohio State most recently:
When playing in October are 10-0
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Penn State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State’s last 6 games when playing Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Next up:
Penn State at Iowa, Saturday, November 8
Ohio State at Northwestern, Saturday, November 8

 

Alabama-Tennessee Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Neyland Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 6-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game’s total is sitting at 39.
John Parker Wilson threw for a season-high 219 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help lead Alabama to a 24-20 win over Mississippi 24-20 in Week 8.
The Tide failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 48.
Tyson Lee ran back two interceptions for touchdowns as Tennessee easily defeated Mississippi State 34-3 in Week 8. Tennessee covered the 8-point spread, and the 37 points fell UNDER the posted total of 38.
Lennon Creer carried the ball 17 times for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Current streak:
Alabama has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Alabama: 7-0 SU, 4-3 ATS
Tennessee: 3-4 SU, 2-4-1 ATS
Alabama most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Tennessee most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Alabama is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama
Tennessee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games when playing Alabama
Next up:
Alabama home to Arkansas State, Saturday, November 1
Tennessee at South Carolina, Saturday, November 1

 

Colorado-Missouri Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes and the Missouri Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 25-point favorites versus the Buffaloes, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.
Colorado scored two touchdowns in the second quarter as they defeated Kansas State 14-13 in Week 8. Colorado failed to cover the 3.5-point spread, while the 27 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 59.
Rodney Stewart carried the ball 141 yards off 29 carries with one TD for Colorado.
Missouri was defeated 56-31 by Texas in Week 8, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 87 points sailed OVER the posted total of 65.
Chase Daniel threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Missouri has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 4-3 SU, 2-4 ATS
Missouri: 5-2 SU, 3-3 ATS
Colorado most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Missouri most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Missouri
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games on the road
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Missouri
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Missouri
Missouri is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Missouri is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
Missouri is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Missouri is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
Colorado at Texas A&M, Saturday, November 1
Missouri at Baylor, Saturday, November 1

 

Georgia-LSU Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Tiger Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
Knowshon Moreno rushed for a season-high 172 yards to help Georgia overcame its mistakes to beat Vanderbilt 24-14 in Week 8.
The Bulldogs failed to cover the 16.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 43.5.
LSU came from behind to earn a 24-17 win over South Carolina in Week 8, as 2.5-point favorites. The 41 points fell UNDER the posted total of 43.5.
Charles Scott ran for 61 yards off 16 carries with two touchdowns for LSU.
Current streak:
Georgia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Georgia: 6-1 SU, 2-2-2 ATS
LSU: 5-1 SU, 2-3 ATS
Georgia most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

LSU most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgia’s last 6 games on the road
Georgia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
LSU is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Georgia
Next up:
Georgia at Florida, Saturday, November 1
LSU home to Tulane, Saturday, November 1

 

UCLA-California Preview

The UCLA Bruins and the California Golden Bears will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 18-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Kevin Craft threw two touchdown passes to lead UCLA to a 23-20 victory over Stanford in Week 8, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 43 points went UNDER the day’s posted total of 46.
Craft completed 23-of-41 for 284 yards, and Terrence Austin caught five passes for 50 yards with a TD in the win.
California lost 42-27 to Arizona in Week 8 as a 2-point favorite on the road. The game’s 69 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.5.
Nate Longshore completed 18-of-37 pass attempts for 218 yards with two touchdowns for California.
Team records:
UCLA: 3-4 SU, 4-2-1 ATS
California: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 4-6

California most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing California
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 6 games on the road
UCLA is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
UCLA is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
California is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
California is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UCLA
California is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
UCLA home to Oregon State, Saturday, November 8
California home to Oregon, Saturday, November 1

 

Oklahoma State-Texas Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 67.
Zac Robinson threw for two touchdowns to lead Oklahoma State to a 34-6 win over Baylor in Week 8.
The Cowboys covered the 17-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 64.5.
Texas improved to 7-0 with a 56-31 win over Missouri in Week 8. Texas covered the 4.5-point spread, and the 87 points sailed OVER the posted total of 65.
Colt McCoy completed 29-of-32 pass attempts for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for two more in leading the way.
Current streak:
Oklahoma State has won 7 straight games.
Texas has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma State: 7-0 SU, 6-0 ATS
Texas: 7-0 SU, 7-0 ATS
Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma State’s last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma State
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State
Next up:
Oklahoma State home to Iowa State, Saturday, November 1
Texas at Texas Tech, Saturday, November 1

 

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