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Duke-Georgia Tech Preview

The Duke Blue Devils and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yellow Jackets listed as 14-point favorites versus the Blue Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Thaddeus Lewis threw for two scores and Duke rode their stingy defense to a 31-3 win against Virginia in Week 5.
The Blue Devils covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 44.5.
Jonathan Dwyer set a school record with an 88-yard touchdown run as Georgia Tech beat Mississippi State 38-7 in Week 4.
The Yellow Jackets covered the 7-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 37.5.
Current streak:
Duke has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Duke: 3-1 SU, 3-0 ATS
Georgia Tech: 3-1 SU, 3-0 ATS
Duke most recently:
When playing in October are 0-10
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 1-9

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke’s last 7 games on the road
Duke is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Duke is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
Duke is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Duke
Georgia Tech is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Duke
Georgia Tech is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
Georgia Tech is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Duke
Next up:
Duke home to Miami, Saturday, October 18
Georgia Tech home to Gardner-Webb, Saturday, October 11

 

Boston College-North Carolina State Preview

\ The Boston College Eagles and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 8-point favorites versus the Wolfpack, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
NC State was trounced 41-10 by South Florida in Week 5, as 10-point underdogs at home. The 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 45.
Andre Brown ran for 38 yards and a TD in a losing effort for NC State.
Current streak:
Boston College has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston College: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
North Carolina State: 2-3 SU, 2-2 ATS
Boston College most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston College’s last 8 games on the road
Boston College is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Boston College is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
North Carolina State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
North Carolina State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Boston College home to Virginia Tech, Saturday, October 18
North Carolina State home to Florida State, Thursday, October 16

 

Indiana-Minnesota Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at The Metrodome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Gophers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hoosiers, while the game’s total is sitting at 60.
Marcus Thigpen scored on TD runs of 6 and 78 yards and caught a 79-yard TD pass as Indiana lost 42-29 to Michigan State last time out.
The Hoosiers did not cover the 8-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 52.
Adam Weber completed 23-of-36 pass attempts for 188 yards and one touchdown as the Minnesota lost 34-21 to Ohio State in Week 5.
In the loss the Gophers covered the 20.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 49.5.
Current streak:
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana: 2-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Minnesota: 4-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Indiana most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing in October are 1-9
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing within the conference are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Indiana home to Iowa, Saturday, October 11
Minnesota at Illinois, Saturday, October 11

 

Akron-Kent State Preview

The Akron Zips and the Kent State Golden Flashes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Dix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Zips listed as 4-point favorites versus the Golden Flashes, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Akron was led by Chris Jacquemain, who threw for 255 yards, one touchdown and one interception as they lost 17-15 to Cincinnati in Week 5.
The Zips did manage to cover the 11-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 58.5.
Julian Edelman passed for 177 yards and a touchdown and ran for 70 yards and two scores for Kent State in a 41-20 loss to the Ball State in Week 5.
Kent State failed to cover the 21-point spread while the final score played to a push.
Current streak:
Kent State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Akron: 2-3 SU, 4-1 ATS
Kent State: 1-4 SU, 0-4 ATS
Akron most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider:
Akron is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Kent State
Akron is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Akron is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kent State
Kent State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Akron
Kent State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Akron
Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Akron
Kent State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Akron
Next up:
Akron home to Bowling Green, Saturday, October 11
Kent State home to Ohio, Saturday, October 11

 

Rutgers-West Virginia Preview

The fans at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium will be treated to a game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the West Virginia Mountaineers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mountaineers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Pat White threw two touchdown passes to lead West Virginia to a 27-3 win over visiting Marshall in Week 5.
The Mountaineers covered the 14.5-point spread, while the combined final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 53.5.
Team records:
Rutgers: 1-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
West Virginia: 2-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Rutgers most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 4-6

West Virginia most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Rutgers is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against West Virginia
Rutgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Rutgers is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Rutgers is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against West Virginia
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Rutgers
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rutgers
West Virginia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
West Virginia is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
Next up:
Rutgers at Cincinnati, Saturday, October 11
West Virginia home to Syracuse, Saturday, October 11

 

Missouri-Nebraska Preview

The Missouri Tigers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 11-point favorites versus the Cornhuskers, while the game’s total is sitting at 69.
Chase Daniel threw for an amazing 431 yards and two TDs to help Missouri beat Buffalo 42-21 in Week 4.
Despite the big win the Tigers failed to cover the large 33-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the posted total of 69.
Nebraska was upset 35-30 by Virginia Tech in Week 5, as 7-point favorites. The combined 65 points sailed OVER the posted total of 47.
Joe Ganz passed for 281 yards with two touchdowns for the Cornhuskers.
Current streak:
Missouri has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Missouri: 4-0 SU, 2-1 ATS
Nebraska: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS
Missouri most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Nebraska most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Missouri is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Missouri’s last 7 games on the road
Missouri is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Missouri
Nebraska is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Nebraska is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Missouri
Nebraska is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Missouri home to Oklahoma State, Saturday, October 11
Nebraska at Texas Tech, Saturday, October 11

 

Oregon-Southern Cal Preview

The Oregon Ducks and the Southern Cal Trojans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 16½-point favorites versus the Ducks, while the game’s total is sitting at 56.
Oregon got out to a 28 point lead at halftime en route to a 63-14 pasting of Washington State in Week 5. Oregon easily covered the 22-point spread, while the 77 points sailed OVER the posted total of 56.5.
LaGarrette Blount ran for 98 yards and three touchdowns off 15 carries for Oregon. Jeremiah Masoli completed 9-of-16 pass attempts for 163 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
USC was upset 27-21 by Oregon State in Week 5, as 24-point favorites. The combined 48 points fell UNDER the posted total of 55.
Mark Sanchez completed 18-of-29 for 227 yards with three touchdowns for USC.
Team records:
Oregon: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS
Southern Cal: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Oregon most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon’s last 5 games when playing Southern Cal
Oregon is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Oregon is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Southern Cal
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Southern Cal’s last 8 games at home
Southern Cal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Oregon home to UCLA, Saturday, October 11
Southern Cal home to Arizona State, Saturday, October 11

 

Ohio State-Wisconsin Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Camp Randall Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 2-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Terrelle Pryor rushed for two touchdowns and threw for one more as Ohio State beat up on Minnesota 34-21 in Week 5.
The Buckeyes failed to cover the 20.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 49.5.
QB Allan Evridge misfired on a 2-point conversion pass with 13 seconds left and Wisconsin lost 27-25 to Michigan in Week 5.
The Badgers failed to cover the 5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 42.
Current streak:
Ohio State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Ohio State: 4-1 SU, 0-4 ATS
Wisconsin: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS
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

Wisconsin most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Ohio State is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Ohio State is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Ohio State is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 6 games on the road
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Wisconsin is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Wisconsin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Ohio State
Next up:
Ohio State home to Purdue, Saturday, October 11
Wisconsin home to Penn State, Saturday, October 11

 

Washington-Arizona Preview

The Washington Huskies and the Arizona Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Arizona Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 24½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
Washington lost 35-28 to Stanford as a 3-point favorite in Week 5. The 63 points made it OVER the posted total of 52.5.
Ronnie Fouch had 173 yards passing with one touchdown, while running for another in the loss.
Willie Tuitama threw for two touchdown passes as Arizona beat up on UCLA 31-10 in Week 4.
The Wildcats covered the 3.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 51.5.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 0-4 SU, 1-3 ATS
Arizona: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing in October are 0-10
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the conference are 2-8

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

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Washington is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Arizona
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Washington home to Oregon State, Saturday, October 18
Arizona at Stanford, Saturday, October 11

 

Texas-Colorado Preview

The Texas Longhorns and the Colorado Buffaloes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Folsom Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 13-point favorites versus the Buffaloes, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Colt McCoy threw three touchdown passes and ran in two more as Texas destroyed Arkansas 52-10 in Week 5.
The Longhorns covered the 27.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day’s posted total of 60.5.
Cody Hawkins threw for 154 yards and three touchdowns for Colorado as they lost 39-21 to Florida State in Week 5.
The Buffaloes did not cover the 5.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 41.5.
Current streak:
Texas has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS
Colorado: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Texas most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Colorado most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Next up:
Texas home to Oklahoma, Saturday, October 11
Colorado at Kansas, Saturday, October 11