Purdue-Ohio State Preview

The fans at Ohio Stadium will be treated to a game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 18½-point favorites versus the Boilermakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Kory Sheets ran for one TD and Curtis Painter threw for 112 yards as Purdue lost to Penn State 20-6 in Week 6.
The outcome was a push (14-point spread),while the combined score played UNDER the total of 58.
Chris Wells carried the ball 22 times for 168 yards with a touchdown as Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 20-17 in Week 6. Ohio State managed to cover the 2.5-point spread, while the 37 points went UNDER the posted total of 44.5.
Terrelle Pryor completed 13-of-19 for 144 yards for Ohio State.
Current streak:
Purdue has lost 2 straight games.
Ohio State has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Purdue: 2-3 SU, 1-2-1
ATS
Ohio State
: 5-1 SU, 1-4 ATS
Purdue most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 4-6

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:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Purdue’s last 5 games when playing Ohio State
Purdue is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Purdue’s last 6 games on the road
Purdue is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Ohio State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Ohio State is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 5 games
Ohio State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Purdue
Next up:
Purdue at Northwestern, Saturday, October 18
Ohio State at Michigan State, Saturday, October 18

 

Arizona State-Southern Cal Preview

The fans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be treated to a game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Southern Cal Trojans when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 28½-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Rudy Carpenter went 20-for-35 for 165 yards with a TD and two picks for Arizona State in its 24-14 loss to California in Week 6.
Cal covered as 8-point home favorites as the game played under the 56.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Mark Sanchez threw three touchdown passes to lead USC to a 44-10 win over Oregon in Week 6, as 16-point favorites. The 54 points fell UNDER the posted total of 57.
Sanchez completed 19-of-28 for 323 yards for the Trojans. Stafon Johnson had eight catches for 57 yards and a TD in the win.
Current streak:
Arizona State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona State: 2-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
Southern Cal: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Arizona State most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona State’s last 5 games on the road
Arizona State is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona State’s last 6 games when playing Southern Cal
Arizona State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State
Southern Cal is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Southern Cal’s last 9 games at home
Next up:
Arizona State home to Oregon, Saturday, October 25
Southern Cal at Washington State, Saturday, October 18

 

TCU-Colorado State Preview

The TCU Horned Frogs and the Colorado State Rams will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Hughes Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 15½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.

Quarterback Marcus Jackson rushed for 131 yards on 27 carries with two touchdowns, as TCU rolled past San Diego State 41-7 in Week 6.

Texas Christian covered as 26-point home favorites as the game played under the 49-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Colorado State defeated the UNLV Rebels 41-28 in Week 6.

The Rams covered the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 57.5.

Team records:
TCU: 5-1 SU, 4-1 ATS
Colorado State: 3-2 SU, 2-2 ATS

TCU most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Colorado State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
TCU is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
TCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Colorado State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Colorado State is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing TCU

Next up:
TCU home to BYU, Thursday, October 16
Colorado State at Utah, Saturday, October 18

Tennessee-Georgia Preview

The fans at Sanford Stadium will be treated to a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 13-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Tennessee collected 10 points in the third quarter and held on for a 13-9 victory over Northern Illinois in Week 6. Tennessee failed to cover the 16.5-point spread, while the 22 points fell UNDER the posted total of 44.5.
Denarius Moore caught three passes for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Georgia was upset 41-30 by Alabama in Week 5, as 6.5-point underdogs at home. The 71 points sailed OVER the posted total of 44.
Matthew Stafford completed 24-of-42 for 274 yards and two touchdowns in a losing effort.
Team records:
Tennessee: 2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS
Georgia: 4-1 SU, 2-1-1 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Georgia most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 9-1
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 7 games
Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 8 games on the road
Tennessee is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Georgia is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Georgia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia’s last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Georgia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Next up:
Tennessee home to Mississippi State, Saturday, October 18
Georgia home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, October 18

 

Notre Dame-North Carolina Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Kenan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 9-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Stanford made a fourth quarter charge but it was not enough as Notre Dame won 28-21 in Week 6.
The Irish covered the 6.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 48.
North Carolina scored 21 points in the second half to earn a 38-12 win over Connecticut in Week 6. North Carolina covered the 8-point spread, while the 50 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.
Cameron Sexton threw for 121 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
Current streak:
Notre Dame has won 2 straight games.
North Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS
North Carolina: 4-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

North Carolina most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games on the road
Notre Dame is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Notre Dame is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Notre Dame’s last 18 games
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Notre Dame at Washington, Saturday, October 25
North Carolina at Virginia, Saturday, October 18

 

Michigan State-Northwestern Preview

The Michigan State Spartans and the Northwestern Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ryan Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Despite a late charge by Iowa, Michigan State held on for a 16-13 win in Week 6.
The Spartans failed to cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 48.
C.J. Bacher threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns and Northwestern rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Iowa 22-17 in Week 5.
The Wildcats pulled off the upset and covered the 8.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 43.
Current streak:
Michigan State has won 5 straight games.
Northwestern has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Michigan State: 5-1 SU, 3-3 ATS
Northwestern: 5-0 SU, 2-2 ATS
Michigan State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Northwestern is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Northwestern is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Northwestern is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Next up:
Michigan State home to Ohio State, Saturday, October 18
Northwestern home to Purdue, Saturday, October 18

 

Michigan State-Northwestern Preview

The Michigan State Spartans and the Northwestern Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ryan Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Despite a late charge by Iowa, Michigan State held on for a 16-13 win in Week 6.
The Spartans failed to cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 48.
C.J. Bacher threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns and Northwestern rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Iowa 22-17 in Week 5.
The Wildcats pulled off the upset and covered the 8.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 43.
Current streak:
Michigan State has won 5 straight games.
Northwestern has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Michigan State: 5-1 SU, 3-3 ATS
Northwestern: 5-0 SU, 2-2 ATS
Michigan State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games on the road
Michigan State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Northwestern is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Northwestern is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Northwestern is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
Next up:
Michigan State home to Ohio State, Saturday, October 18
Northwestern home to Purdue, Saturday, October 18

 

Nebraska-Texas Tech Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Raiders listed as 21-point favorites versus the Cornhuskers, while the game’s total is sitting at 70.
Nebraska was defeated 52-17 by Missouri in Week 6, as 10.5-point underdogs. The combined 69 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 69.
Joe Ganz completed 26-of-38 pass attempts for 294 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Graham Harrell was 38-for-52 for 454 yards with six touchdowns to lead Texas Tech over Kansas State 58-28 in Week 6.
Texas Tech covered as 7-point road favorites as the game played over the 64.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Nebraska has lost 2 straight games.
Texas Tech has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Nebraska: 3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS
Texas Tech: 5-0 SU, 2-0-1 ATS
Nebraska most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 2-8

Texas Tech most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf 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 OVER in 6 of Nebraska’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska’s last 7 games on the road
Nebraska is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas Tech
Nebraska is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Texas Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas Tech is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Texas Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Nebraska
Texas Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nebraska
Next up:
Nebraska at Iowa State, Saturday, October 18
Texas Tech at Texas A&M, Saturday, October 18

 

Vanderbilt-Mississippi State Preview

The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Commodores listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Mackenzi Adams was 13-for-23 for 152 yards with two touchdowns, as Vanderbilt knocked off Auburn 14-13 in Week 6.
Vanderbilt won as 6-point home underdogs as the teams played under the 37-point total set by oddsmakers.
Mississippi State was defeated 34-24 by LSU in Week 5 as a 24.5-point road underdog. The 58 points sailed OVER the posted total of 41.
Christian Ducre caught one TD pass, and ran for 25 yards with a touchdown in the loss.
Current streak:
Vanderbilt has won 5 straight games.
Mississippi State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Vanderbilt: 5-0 SU, 5-0
ATS
Mississippi State
: 1-4 SU, 2-2 ATS
Vanderbilt most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Mississippi State most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Vanderbilt is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Vanderbilt is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Vanderbilt is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Vanderbilt’s last 16 games
Mississippi State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Mississippi State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Vanderbilt at Georgia, Saturday, October 18
Mississippi State at Tennessee, Saturday, October 18

 

Ohio-Kent State Preview

The Ohio Bobcats and the Kent State Golden Flashes will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bobcats listed as 1-point favorites versus the Golden Flashes, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
Boo Jackson completed 13-of-22 pass attempts for 144 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions as Ohio lost to Western Michigan in Week 6.
The Bobcats did not cover the 8.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 48.5.
Julian Edelman rushed for 113 yards on 18 carries for Kent State in a 30-27 overtime loss to Akron in Week 6.
The Golden Flashes covered the 3.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 52.
Current streak:
Kent State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Ohio: 1-5 SU, 3-2
ATS
Kent State
: 1-5 SU, 0-4-1 ATS
Ohio most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Ohio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kent State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio’s last 5 games when playing Kent State
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Ohio’s last 18 games on the road
Ohio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Kent State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ohio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State’s last 5 games when playing Ohio
Kent State is 4-8-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Ohio
Kent State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Ohio
Next up:
Ohio at Temple, Tuesday, October 21
Kent State at Miami (Ohio), Saturday, October 25

 

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