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Connecticut-Ohio, LSU-Washington, Western Michigan-Michigan, San Jose State-USC

It’s one of the many college football game previews in the free pick section. Here is everything bettors need to know to beat the college football point spreads.  

Connecticut vs. Ohio

Handicapping notes: The Huskies will employ a no-huddle offense, which is a drastic change from previous years. Star running back Donald Brown is gone, but strong armed QB Zach Frazier and speedy skilled position players are waiting in the wings. Brown is one of four Huskies chosen in the first two runs of the NFL draft.

Andre Dixon went down the tubes last year following rushing for 828 yards last year. He was second team All-Big East and all reports are that he again has his priorities straight.

The aforesaid Frazier, a Notre Dame transfer, is the most talented QB UConn has had since Dan Orlovsky.

The Huskies return six starters from a defense that ranked sixth nationally.

Against the spread records: The Huskies are 13-6 as favorites. UConn is also on a 29-14 tear in non-conference games. The Bobcats are 15-5 on grass.

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LSU vs. Washington

Many experts expect Washington QB Jake Locker to thrive in new coach Steve Sarkisian’s system. Locker missed most of last year with a thumb injury.

The Huskies have lost 14 straight games. He is facing a rebuilt LSU defense under John Chavis.

Following a disappointing season, the Bengal Tigers have a new defensive coordinator, and Jordan Jefferson becomes the full-time QB after replacing Jarrett Lee late last year. Lee threw 16 interceptions against just 14 touchdowns before being replaced.

It also marks the debut of heralded freshman Russell Shepard for LSU. Shepard is a slash and wildcat jack of all trades.

LSU gave up more than 30 points five times last year in a year they lost five games. Washington was worse allowing 38.6 points per game. They return eight starters on defense.

LSU has won 19 straight games outside the conference, but this is the furthest the team has ever traveled. However 15,000 LSU fans have made the trip.

Against the spread records: The Tigers are 9-2 on turf and 20-of-28 in non-conference games. However they have dropped six straight as double digit favorites. The Huskies are on skids of 18-39 overall, 17-39 at home, 0-8 as an underdog and 0-7 as double digit dogs. 

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Western Michigan vs. Michigan

Michigan tries to fight distractions of accusations that they violated NCAA rules about how long the team can practice and speculation that it’s a sign that head coach Rich Rodriquez has lost the locker room.

WMU has beaten an automatic bowl qualifier each of the last three years, with a Big 10 team being a victim each of the last two.

Against the spread records: The Broncos are 7-15 overall, while the Wolverines are 8-20 as home favorites. They’ve dropped seven straight as favorites overall.

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San Jose State vs. USC

The Trojans start a true freshman QB against a San Jose team that ranked 10th nationally against the pass and 11th in sacks last year. The Spartans though lost two CBs and a DL to the NFL but has seven returning starters on defense. Their coach Dick Tomey is famous for building the famed Arizona Desert Swarm defenses of the 1990s. San Jose State will blitz the freshman often.

Against the spread records: The Spartans are on a 0-5 skid, while the Trojans are 23-6 the last 29 outside the Pac 10. Southern Cal is 35-17 their last 52 at home.

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Football Predictions: Georgia-Oklahoma State, Navy-Ohio State, Western Kentucky-Tennessee

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Western Kentucky vs. Tennessee

Handicapping notes: Lane Kiffin makes his debut as head coach of Vol Nation. He debuts against a team rated dead last in the so-called Football Bowl Subdivision. They return just nine starters from a 2-10 straight up team that is making their debut in what we still call Division I.

The Hilltoppers have 57 freshman, redshirt frosh, and sophomores. Only two seniors start on defense and five true freshman will be counted on. WKU has new coordinators on both sides of the ball.

Tennessee star receiver Gerald Jones is out as is C Josh McNeil who has 35 starts under his belt. Tennessee is expected to play nine defensive linemen.

Against the spread records: The Hilltoppers have dropped 5-of-6 overall, while the Vols are 8-18 their last 26 as home favorites.

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Navy vs. Ohio State

Not only has Ohio State never seen the triple option offense, but it could be a huge look-ahead game as they host USC next week.

The Buckeyes must replace RB Chris Wells, a player they were clearly better when he was healthy. Ohio State is minus three LB starters from last year, plus CB Malcolm Jenkins, a first round draft pick.

Navy led the nation is rushing each of the last four years and returns seven starters from a defense that allowed 21.4 points per game. Highly touted QB Ricky Dobbs takes over for the Midshipmen.

OSU must replace seven starters on offense.

Top expert pick on this game: The Midshipmen are 53-22 on the road. Ohio State has dropped 6-of-7 at home. 

Georgia vs. Oklahoma State

UGA is 28-1 straight up in nonconference action under head coach Mark Richt. They are also a sensational 30-4 straight up on the road.

OSU starting TE Jamal Mosley has quit the team following several off the field brushes with the law. He will be replaced by Wilson Youman, who started four games last year and had one reception.

UGA starting QB Joe Cox is battling flu-like symptoms but is expected to play. He replaces top NFL draft pick Matt Stafford. The Dawgs also lost high first-round draft pick running back Knowshown Moreno. His expected replacement Caleb King is out with a strained hamstring. Oh, Mohamed Massaquoi is also gone.

OSU has most key players back from an offense that averaged 41 points per game. They face a Georgia team that has given up 38 or more points in four of their last five regular season games.

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Scores and Odds: NIU-Wisconin, San Diego State-UCLA, Nevada-Notre Dame

Northern Illinois vs. Wisconsin

Handicapping notes: Two key offensive linemen are questionable for the Badgers: C John Moffitt and RG Bill Nagy. Starting LT Gabe Carimi is probable despite a knee injury. The offensive line was Wisconsin‘s most experienced unit, but if Moffitt and Nagy are out, they would start freshman Travis Frederick and sophomore Kevin Zeitler at C and RG respectively.

Against the spread records: The Huskies are 8-3 as double digit road underdogs. The Badgers are 13-5 outside of the Big 10.   

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San Diego State vs. UCLA

Handicapping notes: The Aztecs are without senior tailback Atiyyah Henderson, who has more than 1,400 career rushing yards. He has a fractured bone in his back. San Diego State will go with a three man rotation in his place and freshman Anthony Miller may get the start and be the “bell cow” of the group. San Diego State is emphasizing a power game.

Expected starting QB Kevin Craft was beaten out by freshman Kevin Prince for the UCLA starting job.

Don’t look for a moneyline upset as the Bruins are 20-0-1 all-time in the series. Fresh off a 2-10 straight up year, the Aztecs have a new head coach in Brad Hoke. But the big underdogs have 17 starters back and lost just 18 lettermen.

Hoke plays a unique 3-3-5 scheme on defense and they face a very young UCLA O-line that has 13 combined career starts at UCLA and a transfer Kai Maiava who started nine at Colorado.

Against the spread records: The Aztecs are 3-7 their last 10 outside the conference and 1-9 their last 10 to the Pac 10. The Bruins are 10-3 to the Mountain West and 21-7 their last 28 at home. They’ve also covered 19-of-28 on grass.

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Nevada vs. Notre Dame

Handicapping notes: Wolf Pack players have spoken about this being a circled game and having looked forward to it all year. About 3,000 supporters are making the trip.

Against the spread records: The Wolfpack are 17-7 their last 24 on grass, but 3-8 the last 11 road games. The Fighting Irish are 6-13 at home and 1-8 as double digit home favorites.

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Virginia Tech vs. Alabama

Handicapping notes: This game is on a neutral field. Alabama is looking for déjà vu from last year. They opened up against a highly touted ACC team in Clemson and dominated them in every facet. Star running back Darren Evans is out for the year for VA Tech.

It will be an emotional game for the Tide as they will be without DE Brandon Deaderick who was shot in a robbery attempt. He started all 14 games as a junior making 36 tackles and four sacks, which was second on the team.

The flu bug has been going through the Tide as several key players have missed practice time. Bama may play as many as four tailbacks against the Hokies.

Against the spread records: Virginia Tech is 10-3 as an underdog, but 2-8 outside the conference.

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Central Michigan vs. Arizona

Handicapping notes: It’s the first time CMU has traveled to the west coast. The Chippewas are led by QB Dan LeFevour, one of the best QBs in MAC history. His biggest target is WR Bryan Anderson who has more yards and catches than any other receiver in the nation.

Arizona has not announced who starts at QB for them in the race between sophomores Matt Scott and Nick Foles, who have a combined 12 completions. Whoever starts has the difficult task of replacing Willie Tuitama, the top passer in Arizona history.

Arizona‘s top offensive player Rob Gronkowski is doubtful. He is a leading candidate for the John Mackey Award.

Against so-called mid-major conferences, Arizona is just 4-5 straight up under head coach Mike Stoops.

Against the spread records: The Chippewas are 30-13 their last 43. The Wildcats are 8-1 their last nine home games. Arizona is also 11-29 when laying the lumber and 7-22 as a home chalk.

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Florida Atlantic vs. Nebraska

Nebraska is breaking in a new starting QB and two new WRs.  RB Quentin Castille was expected to become an even bigger part of the offense this year, but was kicked off the team. Roy Helu Jr. and converted WR Marcus Mendoza are the only RBs who have carried the ball in college. Helu rushed for 803 yards last year. Nebraska enters with high hopes this year after closing out last year with a four game winning streak including a victory in the Gator Bowl.

FAU features NFL prospect Rusty Smith at QB.

Against the spread records: The FAU Owls are 6-13 as road underdogs and 4-12 as double digit dogs. They’ve also failed five straight to the Big 12. The Cornhuskers are 3-8 their last 11 as home favorites.

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ESPN College Football Odds: LSU vs Washington

 The LSU Tigers and the Washington Huskies will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Husky Stadium on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 18½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.

2009 team records:
LSU: 8-5 SU, 3-9 ATS
Washington: 0-12 SU, 1-11 ATS

LSU most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LSU’s last 8 games on the road
LSU is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
LSU is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
LSU is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington’s last 11 games at home
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
LSU home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, September 12
Washington home to Idaho, Saturday, September 12

ESPN2 College Football Odds: Maryland vs California

The Maryland Terrapins 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 21-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
2009 team records:
Maryland: 8-5 SU, 6-6 ATS
California: 9-4 SU, 9-4 ATS
Maryland most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

California most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Maryland’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Maryland’s last 9 games
Maryland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Maryland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
California is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
California is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
California is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Next up:
Maryland home to James Madison, Saturday, September 12
California home to Eastern Washington, Saturday, September 12

 

ABC Football Odds: Virginia Tech vs Alabama

Georgia Dome has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Alabama Crimson Tide play their season openers.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
2009 team records:
Virginia Tech: 10-4 SU, 6-7 ATS
Alabama: 12-2 SU, 9-5 ATS
Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When an underdog on the road are 5-5

Alabama most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 7-3
When favored at home are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia Tech’s last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Alabama is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Alabama’s last 9 games
Alabama is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Next up:
Virginia Tech home to Marshall, Saturday, September 12
Alabama home to Florida International, Saturday, September 12

 

ESPN College Football Odds: BYU vs Oklahoma

Cowboys Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the BYU Cougars and the Oklahoma Sooners play their season openers.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 22½-point favorites versus the Cougars, while the game’s total is sitting at 66.
2009 team records:
BYU: 10-3 SU, 3-9 ATS
Oklahoma: 12-2 SU, 10-3 ATS
BYU most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
BYU is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games
BYU is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of BYU’s last 6 games
BYU is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oklahoma’s last 10 games
Oklahoma is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Oklahoma is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Oklahoma is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
BYU at Tulane, Saturday, September 12
Oklahoma home to Idaho State, Saturday, September 12

 

NBC College Football Odds: Nevada vs Notre Dame

The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Wolf Pack, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.
2009 team records:
Nevada: 7-6 SU, 5-7 ATS
Notre Dame: 7-6 SU, 7-6 ATS
Nevada most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nevada’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nevada’s last 7 games on the road
Nevada is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nevada is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games at home
Notre Dame is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Notre Dame is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Notre Dame is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Nevada at Colorado State, Saturday, September 19
Notre Dame at Michigan, Saturday, September 12

 

FSN College Football Odds: San Jose State vs Southern Cal

The San Jose State Spartans and the Southern Cal Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 34-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
2009 team records:
San Jose State: 6-6 SU, 5-6 ATS
Southern Cal: 12-1 SU, 8-5 ATS
San Jose State most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Jose State’s last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose State’s last 9 games
San Jose State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Southern Cal’s last 14 games at home
Next up:
San Jose State home to Utah, Saturday, September 12
Southern Cal at Ohio State, Saturday, September 12