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

 

Connecticut-North Carolina Preview

The Connecticut Huskies and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kenan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
Lawrence Wilson returned an interception for a touchdown late in the game to give Connecticut a 26-21 victory over Louisville in Week 5, as 3.5-point underdogs. The combined 47 points fell UNDER the posted total of 51.
Donald Brown ran for 190 yards with a touchdown, and Zach Frazer through for 90 yards with a TD in the win.
Victor Anderson ran for 100 yards with a TD, while also catching a touchdown pass in the win.
Cameron Sexton threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Brooks Foster with 46 seconds left to help North Carolina rally from an early deficit to beat Miami 28-24 in Week 5.
The Tar Heels pulled off the upset by covering the 8-point spread and the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 41.
Current streak:
Connecticut has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Connecticut: 5-0 SU, 2-2 ATS
North Carolina: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Connecticut most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 6 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Connecticut is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
North Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Connecticut at Rutgers, Saturday, October 18
North Carolina home to Notre Dame, Saturday, October 11

 

Auburn-Vanderbilt Preview

The fans at Vanderbilt Stadium will be treated to a game between the Auburn Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Commodores, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
Jake Ricks’ fumble return for a touchdown in the third quarter proved to be the difference as Auburn just squeaked by Tennessee 14-12 in Week 5.
The Tigers failed to cover the 6.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 40.5.
Bryant Hahnfeldt booted two field goals in the fourth quarter to help Vanderbilt upset Mississippi 23-17 in Week 4, as 7-point underdogs. The combined 40 points fell UNDER the posted total of 50.
Jared Hawkins ran for 72 yards off 17 carries and caught a TD pass in the win.
Current streak:
Vanderbilt has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Auburn: 4-1 SU, 1-4 ATS
Vanderbilt: 4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS
Auburn most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider:
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vanderbilt
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Auburn is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Auburn is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Vanderbilt is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Vanderbilt’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Vanderbilt’s last 15 games
Next up:
Auburn home to Arkansas, Saturday, October 11
Vanderbilt at Mississippi State, Saturday, October 11

 

Navy-Air Force Preview

The Navy Midshipmen and the Air Force Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Falcon Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Midshipmen, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada rushed for two TDs in Week 5 to lead Navy to a 24-17 upset win over Wake Forest.
The Demon Deacons had been pegged as 16-point favorites at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (41).
Shea Smith threw one TD pass and was picked off twice in Air Force’s 30-23 loss to Utah in Week 4.
The Utes failed to cover the 9-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went just OVER the day’s posted total (52).
Current streak:
Navy has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Navy: 3-2 SU, 2-2 ATS
Air Force: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Navy most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Air Force most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Navy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Air Force
Navy is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Air Force
Navy is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Navy is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Air Force is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Air Force is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Air Force is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Navy
Air Force is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Navy
Next up:
Navy home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, October 18
Air Force at San Diego State, Saturday, October 11

 

Arizona State-California Preview

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the California Golden Bears when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Arizona State was defeated 27-10 by Georgia in Week 4 as a 7-point underdog at home. The game’s 37 points fell UNDER the posted total of 52.
Rudy Carpenter completed 25 passes for 221 yards and a TD in a losing effort.
California shut down Colorado State for three quarters in a 42-7 rout in Week 5. California covered the 26.5-point spread, while the combined 49 points fell UNDER the posted total of 59.
Nate Longshore threw for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Arizona State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona State: 2-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
California: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS
Arizona State most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

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

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 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Arizona State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing California
California is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
California is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona State
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State
California is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State
Next up:
Arizona State at Southern Cal, Saturday, October 11
California at Arizona, Saturday, October 18

 

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