Saturday 9-23-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 2:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 114 on offense, averaging 320.7 yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 123.0 yards rushing and 197.7 yards passing so far this season.
• The Idaho Vandals are ranked 89 on offense, averaging 379.7 yards per game. The Vandals are averaging 162.0 yards rushing and 217.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The South Alabama Jaguars are 1-1 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Jaguars are averaging 26.0 scoring, and holding teams to 22.0 points scored on defense.
• The Idaho Vandals are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Vandals are averaging 28.0 scoring, and holding teams to 37.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Idaho at South Alabama

ATS Trends

Idaho

Vandals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Vandals are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Vandals are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Vandals are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games. Vandals are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Vandals are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Vandals are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf. Vandals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Vandals are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games in September.

South Alabama

Jaguars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Jaguars are 10-26 ATS in their last 36 games overall. Jaguars are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games on fieldturf. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Jaguars are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 conference games. Jaguars are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win. Jaguars are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Jaguars are 2-12 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Jaguars are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends

Idaho

Under is 4-1 in Vandals last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 11-3 in Vandals last 14 games following a straight up loss. Over is 13-6 in Vandals last 19 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 41-19-1 in Vandals last 61 road games.

South Alabama

Over is 4-0-1 in Jaguars last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Jaguars last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Jaguars last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Jaguars last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Jaguars last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1-1 in Jaguars last 6 home games. Over is 3-1-1 in Jaguars last 5 conference games. Under is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games in September. Under is 5-2-1 in Jaguars last 8 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 2:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are ranked 87 on offense, averaging 383.5 yards per game. The Eagles are averaging 120.0 yards rushing and 263.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The Ohio Bobcats are ranked 61 on offense, averaging 426.3 yards per game. The Bobcats are averaging 205.7 yards rushing and 220.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Eastern Michigan Eagles are 1-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-0 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Eagles are averaging 24.0 scoring, and holding teams to 7.0 points scored on defense.
• The Ohio Bobcats are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Bobcats are averaging 21.0 scoring, and holding teams to 44.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Ohio at Eastern Michigan

ATS Trends

Ohio

Bobcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf. Bobcats are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bobcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bobcats are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games. Bobcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bobcats are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games in September. Bobcats are 26-9 ATS in their last 35 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bobcats are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win. Bobcats are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Bobcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.

Eastern Michigan

Eagles are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Eagles are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf. Eagles are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Eagles are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 conference games. Eagles are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 18-37 ATS in their last 55 home games. Eagles are 10-30 ATS in their last 40 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Ohio

Over is 4-0 in Bobcats last 4 games overall. Under is 6-1 in Bobcats last 7 games following a bye week. Under is 5-1 in Bobcats last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Bobcats last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 17-5 in Bobcats last 22 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 10-3-1 in Bobcats last 14 games on fieldturf. Under is 19-6-1 in Bobcats last 26 conference games. Under is 9-3-1 in Bobcats last 13 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Bobcats last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 23-8-1 in Bobcats last 32 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2-1 in Bobcats last 8 road games. Under is 5-2-1 in Bobcats last 8 games following a ATS win.

Eastern Michigan

Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games in September. Under is 6-0 in Eagles last 6 home games. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 13-3 in Eagles last 16 games following a bye week. Under is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 conference games. Over is 21-8 in Eagles last 29 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Bobcats are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
• Bobcats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Eastern Michigan.
• Favorite is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

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When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Maryland Stadium, College Park, Maryland


Preview: Central Florida at Maryland

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Sep 20, 2017

Following two weeks of cancellations because of Hurricane Irma, Central Florida returns to action this week when the Knights visit Maryland on Saturday afternoon. While UCF has been not played since its season-opening victory against Florida Atlantic on Aug. 31, Maryland was off last week after opening with a pair of non-conference victories to start its campaign.


The Terrapins exploded on offense in the first two weeks, topping the 50-point mark in both contests and look to continue to roll in their final tuneup game before starting Big Ten Conference play. Maryland will look to shore things up defensively against another explosive-style offense as the Terrapins have allowed nearly 300 yards passing per game and allowed opponents to convert 50 percent on third-down conversions. UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton, who made his first career start in a 30-24 double-overtime loss to Maryland last season, looks to open up the Knights’ passing game, which accounted for 439 yards in their opener. Milton threw for 260 yards in last year’s meeting.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Maryland -3.5

ABOUT UCF (1-0): The Knights exploded out of the gate with a 61-point showing to start the season, but because of the effects of Hurricane Irma, UCF has been limited in their ability to practice after the Orlando area recovered from the storm. Coach Scott Frost did not seem concerned about the extended time off, telling the media during his weekly conference call: “I feel really good about our players being able to dial back in.’’ Junior wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith caught a pair of touchdown passes in the season opener.
ABOUT MARYLAND (2-0): The Terrapins sport a strong running attack with an average of 315 yards in opening the season with victories against then-No. 23 Texas and Towson. While the Terrapins have piled that up with a committee of tailbacks, it has been the explosive Ty Johnson leading the way while averaging 15.1 yards per carry in the opening two games while piling up 256 yards. Freshman quarterback Kasim Hill has been efficient in running the offense, which is ninth in the nation with 315 yards per game on the ground.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Smith needs one more 100-yard receiving game to move into a tie for eighth-most in school history with eight.
2. UCF is looking to start a season 2-0 for the first time since 2013.
3. Maryland enters the weekend second in the nation in scoring at 57 points per game.


PREDICTION: Maryland 37, UCF 33

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Trends - Central Florida at Maryland

ATS Trends

Central Florida

Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Knights are 10-25 ATS in their last 35 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Knights are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Knights are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf.

Maryland

Terrapins are 12-30 ATS in their last 42 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Terrapins are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a bye week. Terrapins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Terrapins are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Terrapins are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS win. Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Terrapins are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends

Central Florida

Under is 6-0 in Knights last 6 games following a bye week. Under is 4-0 in Knights last 4 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-0 in Knights last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 11-2 in Knights last 13 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 21-5-1 in Knights last 27 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2 in Knights last 9 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Knights last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Knights last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

Maryland

Over is 4-0 in Terrapins last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Terrapins last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 games overall. Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 games on fieldturf. Under is 21-8-1 in Terrapins last 30 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 13-6-1 in Terrapins last 20 home games. Under is 15-7-1 in Terrapins last 23 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California


Preview: USC at California

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Sep 20, 2017

USC will try to maintain its recent dominance against California when the No. 5 Trojans hit the road for the first time this season to play the Golden Bears on Saturday. USC has won 13 straight games against California and 12 straight overall, but two of its three wins this season were much closer than expected, a big reason why the Trojans dropped a spot in the coaches' poll this week.

USC was a two touchdown favorite against visiting Texas on Saturday night, but needed a last second field goal in regulation and another in double overtime to defeat the Longhorns. The Trojans also needed a late surge to beat Western Michigan in their season opener and, even stranger, delivered their best performance a week later against their toughest opponent thus far, a 42-24 win against then-No. 14 Stanford. The Golden Bears are also 3-0 after coming from behind in the second half to win all three games, outscoring their opponents 57-13 in the process. "It's not always pretty with us, but the guys find a way," said first year coach Justin Wilcox, who coached USC's defense for nearly three seasons before he was fired by current coach Clay Helton following the 2015 regular season.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: USC -16.5.

ABOUT USC (3-0, 1-0 Pac-12): The Trojans aren't having any difficulties moving the ball, and one of their biggest offensive threats has been junior wide receiver Deontay Burnett. He has 24 catches for 386 and four touchdowns this season, including a 25-yarder in the first overtime against Texas. California gave up two touchdowns of 75 yards or more last week against Mississippi, so there could be some seams to exploit for Burnett and quarterback Sam Darnold.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA (3-0, 0-0): The Golden Bears were without their best receiver last weekend, and whether Demetris Robertson returns from his undisclosed injury against the Trojans probably won't be known until game day. He was a freshman All-American last season after catching 50 passes for 767 yards and seven touchdowns, and was a key part of California's first two victories. Kanawai Noa stepped up with a career-best six catches for 81 yards and the sophomore from Honolulu could remain the top target of quarterback Ross Bowers if Robertson remains out.

EXTRA POINTS

1. USC does not have a bye between regular season games for the first time since 1985.

2. USC, UCLA and Notre Dame are the only FBS teams who have never played an FCS school since the divisions were established in 1978.

3. California has forced three turnovers in each of its first three games this season.

PREDICTION: USC 31, California 24

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Trends - No. 5 Southern California at California

ATS Trends

Southern California

Trojans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Trojans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Trojans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Trojans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Trojans are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trojans are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games. Trojans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

California

Golden Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Golden Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Golden Bears are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Golden Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Golden Bears are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Golden Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Golden Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends

Southern California

Under is 3-0-1 in Trojans last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 games overall. Under is 8-3 in Trojans last 11 games following a straight up win. Under is 8-3 in Trojans last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 21-8-1 in Trojans last 30 conference games. Under is 5-2 in Trojans last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Trojans last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 12-5 in Trojans last 17 road games. Under is 21-9-2 in Trojans last 32 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-3 in Trojans last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

California

Under is 7-1 in Golden Bears last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Bears last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Golden Bears last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 9-4 in Golden Bears last 13 games in September.

Head to Head

• Trojans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings in California.
• Trojans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Favorite is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Under is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings.
• Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in California.
• Road team is 15-6 ATS in their last 21 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium "The Rock", Bloomington, Indiana


Preview: Georgia Southern at Indiana

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Sep 20, 2017

Indiana looks to notch back-to-back wins when it hosts Georgia Southern for the first time on Saturday. The Hoosiers bounced back from a 49-21 setback to ninth-ranked Ohio State with an impressive 34-17 road win against Virginia before Hurricane Irma forced the cancellation of the matchup with Florida International.

Richard Lagow completed 3-of-10 passes with an interception before he was pulled in favor of freshman quarterback Peyton Ramsey, who proceeded to throw for 173 yards and two scores against the Cavaliers, but Lagow will get the start against Georgia Southern. "We talk about not caring who gets the credit," Ramsey told reporters. "That's one thing that's hard as competitors but in the end we just want to win games and do what we can to help the team win." Indiana's defense has improved dramatically under Tom Allen and hopes to shut down the Eagles' triple-option attack that's averaging an FBS-worst 2.9 yards per play. Georgia Southern has dropped back-to-back games, including a disappointing 22-12 setback to FCS foe New Hampshire on Sept. 9, and hopes to get back on track by knocking off a Big Ten opponent for the first time in program history.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, BTN. LINE: Indiana -24

ABOUT GEORGIA SOUTHERN (0-2): Senior running back L.A. Ramsby, who rushed for a team-high eight touchdowns last season, was held to 29 yards, but found his way into the end zone for his 34th career TD in the loss to New Hampshire. Shai Werts threw for 93 yards and added another 122 on the ground but the Eagles committed two turnovers and have failed to generate any running plays over 12 yards this season. "I'm as upset and ticked off as I possibly can be about it," Georgia Southern head coach Tyson Summers told reporters. "We have players I believe in and I know what they're capable of and we have to do a better job and that starts with me."

ABOUT INDIANA (1-1): Lagow was limited to 24 passing yards before he was removed in the second quarter and Ramsey seized the moment, finishing 16-of-20 to go along with 42 rushing yards and a touchdown against Virginia to hand Allen his first win as head coach. Right tackle Brandon Knight is set to make his first appearance of the season as he's fully recovered from an undisclosed injury and right guard Simon Stepaniak is expected to play on Saturday after suffering a minor injury against the Cavaliers. J-Shun Harris, who has missed the last two seasons with knee problems, took back a punt 44 yards for a touchdown and finished with 109 return yards, which is the most by a Hoosier since 1991.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Indiana WR Simmie Cobbs Jr. has caught touchdown passes in back-to-back games.

2. Lagow has thrown seven interceptions in his last four starts.

3. Georgia Southern has been outscored 63-19 in its first two contests.

PREDICTION: Indiana 42, Georgia Southern 14

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Trends - Georgia Southern at Indiana

ATS Trends

Georgia Southern

Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss. Eagles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Eagles are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Eagles are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Eagles are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Eagles are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Eagles are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in September.

Indiana

Hoosiers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Hoosiers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Hoosiers are 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Hoosiers are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Hoosiers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Hoosiers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. Hoosiers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Georgia Southern

Under is 8-0 in Eagles last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Eagles last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Eagles last 7 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a bye week. Under is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Indiana

Over is 7-1 in Hoosiers last 8 games following a bye week. Over is 21-5 in Hoosiers last 26 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1-1 in Hoosiers last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 non-conference games. Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 3-1-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games in September. Over is 18-7-1 in Hoosiers last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 13-6-1 in Hoosiers last 20 games following a straight up win. Over is 23-11 in Hoosiers last 34 home games.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska


Preview: Rutgers at Nebraska

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Sep 20, 2017

While Rutgers is expressing relief after ending an 11-game losing streak, the panic alarm appears to be close to going off in Nebraska following a second straight setback last week. Third-year coach Mike Riley will try to calm the masses beginning Saturday when the Cornhuskers host the Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Nebraska briefly managed to reclaim a late lead after giving up two first-quarter interception returns for touchdowns but ultimately fell 21-17 at home to Northern Illinois, sending the Cornhuskers to their second 1-2 start under Riley, who received a tepid vote of confidence from athletic director Shawn Eichorst afterwards. "I'm angry, I'm frustrated, I'm disappointed … I want to make sure folks understand we've got to get that fixed, and we have to get heading in the right direction, and we have the right coach to do it. But we have to get going," Eichorst told reporters after the game. Rutgers held its own against No. 6 Washington in the season opener before getting upset at home by Eastern Michigan the following week, but it rebounded in a big way by routing FCS foe Morgan State 65-0 last weekend for their largest margin of victory in a shutout since 1978. However, the Scarlet Knights have lost each of their three all-time meetings with Nebraska and dropped 14 consecutive conference games dating back to a 55-52 win at Indiana on Oct. 17, 2015.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Nebraska -13.

ABOUT RUTGERS (1-2): Although Kyle Bolin (52-of-88, 516 yards, four touchdowns, three interceptions) drew his third start in as many games, true freshman Johnathan Lewis stole the show last weekend as his first career pass attempt went for a score, and he later became the first quarterback in program history to rush for four or more touchdowns in a game. Raheem Blackshear amassed 132 total yards and posted his first career 100-yard rushing effort against Morgan State - becoming the first Rutgers true freshman to do so since Josh Hicks and Robert Martin each accomplished the feat in the 2014 Quick Lane Bowl. Senior defensive lineman Darnell Davis recorded a career-high 10 tackles while also picking up his second sack and second forced fumble of the season.

ABOUT NEBRASKA (1-2): Leading rusher Tre Bryant (299 yards) was forced to miss last week with a lingering knee injury, and he remains questionable for this weekend; his presence was missed against Northern Illinois, as the Cornhuskers ran for a season-low 85 yards and averaged a season-worst 2.4 yards per carry. Tanner Lee ranks second in the Big Ten with 263 passing yards per game, but he has yet to complete 60 percent of his throws in a game and has tossed an FBS-high seven interceptions - all in the last two games. Stanley Morgan Jr. leads the conference in receptions (18) and receiving yards (299); no Cornhusker has ever had more catches through three games, while only Irving Fryar (315 in 1983) had more receiving yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Nebraska has won 38 of its last 42 conference openers, with three of those losses coming against top-20 opponents.

2. Rutgers blocked a kick for the second time in as many games against Morgan State and leads the nation with 49 total dating back to 2009.

3. Since giving up 42 points in the first half to Oregon, the Cornhuskers' defense has yielded only seven over its last six quarters.

PREDICTION: Nebraska 34, Rutgers 10

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Trends - Rutgers at Nebraska

ATS Trends

Rutgers

Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Scarlet Knights are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Scarlet Knights are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 conference games. Scarlet Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Scarlet Knights are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Scarlet Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Nebraska

Cornhuskers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Cornhuskers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Cornhuskers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Cornhuskers are 5-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Cornhuskers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games in September. Cornhuskers are 17-35-1 ATS in their last 53 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Cornhuskers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Cornhuskers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cornhuskers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.

OU Trends

Rutgers

Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 17-6 in Scarlet Knights last 23 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Scarlet Knights last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Nebraska

Under is 5-0 in Cornhuskers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 6-1 in Cornhuskers last 7 home games. Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 9-2 in Cornhuskers last 11 conference games. Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 6-2 in Cornhuskers last 8 games following a straight up loss. Under is 11-5 in Cornhuskers last 16 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina


Preview: Boston College at Clemson

Gracenote
Sep 20, 2017

After two straight wins over top-15 opponents, things seemingly get easier for No. 2 Clemson when the Tigers return home to face struggling Boston College on Saturday. The Tigers have won six straight in the series, including a 56-10 rout last season, and Boston College hasn’t won at Clemson since 2007.


Clemson had to win ugly in a 14-6 defensive struggle with Auburn in Week 2, but the Tigers looked like a legitimate contender to repeat as national champions last week. They were dominant in a 47-21 win at Louisville, shutting down reigning Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson until Clemson’s defensive reserves took the field in the fourth quarter. Boston College will have to be much improved on defense to have any hope of an upset, as the Eagles allowed 515 rushing yards in last week’s 49-20 home loss to Notre Dame - the second-highest rushing total allowed in program history, but Clemson coach Dabo Swinney isn’t taking them lightly. “They’re 1-2, but you’ve got to look beyond that,” Swinney told reporters. “They beat a Northern Illinois team that just beat Nebraska, lost to a really good Wake Forest team that is sitting there at 3-0 right now and then played Notre Dame and in the third quarter it was really tight before it got away from them in the fourth quarter.”
TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Clemson -34.5


ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (1-2, 0-1 ACC): The Eagles have struggled on defense, allowing 429 total yards and 34.3 points per game, and they’ve been especially bad against the run. The offense is a bit of a work in progress, as freshman quarterback Anthony Brown has thrown six interceptions against five touchdowns, but the offensive line has done a nice job of protecting him by allowing only four sacks. The Eagles have excelled in the kicking game, as Colton Lichtenberg is 6-for-6 on field goals and punter Mike Knoll has pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 13 times.
ABOUT CLEMSON (3-0, 1-0): The Tigers have been balanced on offense behind junior quarterback Kelly Bryant, who has completed 68.7 percent of his passes for 733 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, and he ranks third on the team with 162 rushing yards and a team-high five TDs. Freshman Travis Etienne (179 yards, two TDs) and sophomore Tavien Feaster (176 yards, one TD) are the team’s top rushers, as starter C.J. Fuller (94 yards, two TDs) has been ineffective the past two weeks. The defense is allowing just 223.3 total yards per game and has racked up 16 sacks and 26 tackles for loss through three games.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Clemson is one of four FBS teams averaging at least 240 yards per game rushing (248.7) and passing (271), and the Tigers are 83-0-1 all-time when gaining at least 200 yards rushing and passing.
2. Clemson has averaged 334 passing yards and a 65 percent completion rate during its six-game winning streak against the Eagles.
3. Boston College is 2-28 all-time against top-five teams, including a 2-16 mark on the road, and 2-7-1 all-time against defending national champions.


PREDICTION: Clemson 41, Boston College 13

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Trends - Boston College at No. 2 Clemson

ATS Trends

Boston College

Eagles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Eagles are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games on grass. Eagles are 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games following a ATS loss. Eagles are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Eagles are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Eagles are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. Eagles are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 conference games. Eagles are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

Clemson

Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Tigers are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Boston College

Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 games in September. Under is 16-5 in Eagles last 21 games following a straight up loss. Under is 22-8 in Eagles last 30 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 36-14-1 in Eagles last 51 road games. Under is 42-18-1 in Eagles last 61 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 34-15-2 in Eagles last 51 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 36-16-1 in Eagles last 53 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 35-16-2 in Eagles last 53 conference games. Under is 36-17-1 in Eagles last 54 games on grass. Under is 63-31-2 in Eagles last 96 games overall.

Clemson

Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 conference games. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games overall. Under is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games in September. Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games following a straight up win. Under is 17-7 in Tigers last 24 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Clemson.
• Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina


Preview: Duke at North Carolina

Gracenote
Sep 20, 2017

The Duke-North Carolina rivalry is more synonymous with basketball - but with the way these two teams have been putting up points so far, don't be surprised to see a March Madness-like point tally as these two football programs do battle Saturday in Chapel Hill. Yet, while the Blue Devils are off to an unbeaten start, the Tar Heels are looking to build off last week's win after dropping their first two games.

The points should be plentiful, as Duke comes in averaging 45 points per game - good for 17th in the nation - while the Tar Heels are also within the top 30 at 39.3 points per game. Quarterback Daniel Jones has accounted for more than 800 yards and seven touchdowns through three games, prompting North Carolina coach Larry Fedora to remark: "I think Daniel Jones has done a really good job of running their offense. This kid can do everything that I think he wants to do offensively. So he’s able to attack you in a multitude of ways." The Tar Heels were tagged for 82 points in losses to California and Louisville to open the season, but rebounded defensively in a 53-23 rout of Old Dominion. The North Carolina ground game has been impressive, accounting for 10 touchdowns so far.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE:Duke -2.5

ABOUT DUKE (3-0, 0-0 ACC): While the offense gets the bulk of the attention, the Blue Devils' run defense has been something to behold. No team in Division I has been stingier on the ground than Duke, which is allowing just 47.7 yards per game while limiting North Carolina Central, Northwestern and Baylor to a combined 1.8 yards per carry on 79 attempts. The Blue Devils' own rush attack has been formidable, with Shaun Wilson (41 carries, 293 yards, four TDs) and Brittain Brown (42 carries, 235 yards, two TDs) forming a potent 1-2 punch in the backfield.

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (1-2, 0-1): The Tar Heels were already throttled by injury heading into last week's matchup with Old Dominion, and lost three more starters - defensive lineman Jalen Dalton, offensive lineman William Sweet and wide receiver Thomas Jackson - in the one-sided victory. The latest spate of maladies prompted Fedora to joke with reporters: “The way this thing’s going right now, we’re going to need every single guy and probably some of you.” Quarterback Chazz Surratt looked solid in his return from injury last week, but isn't guaranteed to be the starter moving forward.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Take away an 81-yard TD run Duke surrendered in its opener, and opposing teams have generated just 62 yards on 78 rush attempts.

2. North Carolina routed Duke 66-31 in 2015, but was upset 28-27 by the Blue Devils as the No. 17-ranked team last season.

3. The Tar Heels have allowed 69 first downs through three games, good for 106th in FBS.

PREDICTION: Duke 38, North Carolina 31

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Trends - Duke at North Carolina

ATS Trends

Duke

Blue Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Blue Devils are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Blue Devils are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. Blue Devils are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Blue Devils are 13-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

North Carolina

Tar Heels are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tar Heels are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Tar Heels are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Tar Heels are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in September. Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Tar Heels are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Duke

Over is 4-1 in Blue Devils last 5 games overall. Over is 8-2 in Blue Devils last 10 road games. Over is 4-1 in Blue Devils last 5 games on grass. Under is 9-3 in Blue Devils last 12 games in September. Under is 6-2 in Blue Devils last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 15-5-1 in Blue Devils last 21 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Blue Devils last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 17-8 in Blue Devils last 25 games following a straight up win.

North Carolina

Over is 6-0 in Tar Heels last 6 games in September. Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Tar Heels last 8 conference games. Over is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 12-5 in Tar Heels last 17 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Tar Heels last 10 games on grass. Over is 11-5 in Tar Heels last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Home team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in North Carolina.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida


Preview: Toledo at Miami

Gracenote
Sep 20, 2017

It's back to football for the Miami Hurricanes, who haven't played since their 41-13 opening win over Bethune-Cookman due to Hurricane Irma. The 14th-ranked Hurricanes, who have been practicing in Orlando, return home on Saturday to face a Toledo team coming off a 54-51 shootout win over Tulsa.

While Miami dealt with the storm and its aftermath the last two weeks, Toledo has been tearing it up offensively en route to the team's 3-0 start. Leading the way is senior quarterback Logan Whiteside, who rallied the Rockets from a 21-point deficit against Tulsa and finished with six touchdown passes. Toledo is averaging 552.7 yards and 46.0 points a game and has scored at least 37 in each of the first three contests. "Obviously, offensively, they're very, very good at what they do," Miami coach Mark Richt told reporters. "They're a very dangerous team. They have our respect for a lot of reasons." Miami's aggressive defense will be more than ready, but a fast Toledo offense that took 88 snaps against Tulsa could eventually exhaust a unit that hasn't played competitive football in three weeks. "(The Hurricanes) play fast on defense," said Toledo coach Jason Candle. "They're running to the football and getting to you with bad intentions when they do get to the ball."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network. LINE: Miami -13.5

ABOUT TOLEDO (3-0): Woodside was named the MAC West Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 458 yards and a school-record-tying six touchdowns against Tulsa. His top target was senior Cody Thompson, who established career bests in both receptions (nine) and receiving yards (178), while Diontae Johnson had a personal-high 142 yards receiving and two touchdowns on four catches. The defense surrendered 548 yards to Tulsa but safety Josh Teachey had a career-high 14 tackles and returned a blocked extra point 100 yards for two points.

ABOUT MIAMI (1-0): The Hurricanes' front seven managed just one sack in the opener but the talent is there for so much more -- and more will be needed to protect Miami's young secondary and contain the Rockets' explosive passing attack. With star running back Mark Walton (148 yards), the Hurricanes figure to challenge a porous Toledo defense that surrendered 6.2 yards per carry and 423 yards rushing last week. Miami quarterback Malik Rosier, making his third career start, may need to be unleashed after throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns in a conservative opening win.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Miami defeated Toledo 24-14 in 1987 in the only prior meeting between the schools.

2. Toledo is 3-0 for the third straight season.

3. Due to Hurricane Irma, Miami has had a schedule shakeup, as its Sept. 9 matchup at Arkansas State was canceled, its game at in-state rival Florida State was rescheduled from Sept. 16 to Oct. 7, and its home matchup against Georgia Tech was shifted from Thursday, Oct. 12 to Saturday, Oct. 14.

PREDICTION: Miami 40, Toledo 20

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Trends - Toledo at No. 14 Miami

ATS Trends

Toledo

Rockets are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Rockets are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games in September. Rockets are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 road games. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Rockets are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Rockets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rockets are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 non-conference games. Rockets are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Rockets are 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games following a straight up win. Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Rockets are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a bye week. Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Miami

Hurricanes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Hurricanes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Hurricanes are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Hurricanes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Hurricanes are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Hurricanes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Hurricanes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week. Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Toledo

Under is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Rockets last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games in September. Under is 8-2 in Rockets last 10 games following a ATS loss. Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 17-5 in Rockets last 22 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 20-6-1 in Rockets last 27 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 22-8 in Rockets last 30 games on grass. Over is 8-3 in Rockets last 11 games following a bye week. Under is 21-8 in Rockets last 29 road games. Over is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 non-conference games. Under is 27-11-1 in Rockets last 39 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Miami

Under is 9-2 in Hurricanes last 11 games following a bye week. Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 home games. Over is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 games following a ATS loss. Under is 44-19 in Hurricanes last 63 non-conference games. Under is 34-16-1 in Hurricanes last 51 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, North Carolina


Preview: Wake Forest at Appalachian State

Gracenote
Sep 20, 2017

Wake Forest will travel some 86 miles to play at Kid Brewer Stadium for the first time when it faces Appalachian State on Saturday in a non-conference game. The Demon Deacons and the Mountaineers have an extensive history having played 22 times between 1975 and 2001, but this will be the first meeting in Boone, N.C.

Behind the passing of John Wolford and Kendall Hinton, and the running of Arkeem Byrd, Wolford and Matt Colburn, Wake Forest is in search of its second straight 4-0 start under coach Dave Clawson. The Demon Deacons, who own a 14-7-1 record against Appalachian State, have looked impressive in dispatching their first three opponents by a combined score of 131-27, but upcoming games against the Mountaineers, No. 11 Florida State and No. 2 Clemson will likely prove much more difficult. The Mountaineers are led by senior dual-threat quarterback Taylor Lamb, who has thrown for 622 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for 117 yards and a score. "Appalachian State is a really good football team. Just doing my research, in their last 35 games, they are 29-6," Clawson told the media. "All of their losses have been to really good Power 5 teams or teams at the top of their conference."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN3. LINE: Wake Forest -4.5

ABOUT WAKE FOREST (3-0): The Demon Deacons should be flying high after their offensive performance in a 46-10 victory over Utah State, a team they lost to while going 3-9 in 2014. Clawson's team produced 588 yards of total offense, the fifth-highest output in school history, led by 242 yards passing from Wolford, who has yet to throw an interception this season against six touchdown passes. Hinton, who opened last season as the starter before getting injured, has been highly effective in limited opportunities, completing 11-of-13 passes for 179 yard and two scores.

ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE (2-1): Coach Scott Satterfield, who started 27 games at quarterback for the Mountaineers, had led a successful transition to the FBS with back-to-back 10-win seasons as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. The Mountaineers like to spread it around on offense with Lamb, Terrence Upshaw and Jalin Moore acting as the main ball carriers and Thomas Hennigan, Malik Williams and Collin Reed leading the wide receivers. Senior LB Eric Boggs spearheads a defense that has limited opponents to 20 second-half points this season.

TIP-INS

1. Lamb threw 31 touchdown passes two seasons ago as a sophomore before tossing 15 in 2016.

2. The Mountaineers, who joined the FBS in 2014 after winning three FCS national championships, are 82-16 in their last 98 games at Kid Brewer Stadium.

3. Wolford threw more interceptions than touchdowns in each of his first three seasons, entering this year with 30 touchdown passes and 35 interceptions.

PREDICTION: Wake Forest 27, Appalachian State 23

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Trends - Wake Forest at Appalachian State

ATS Trends

Wake Forest

Demon Deacons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Demon Deacons are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Demon Deacons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Demon Deacons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf. Demon Deacons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Demon Deacons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Demon Deacons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Appalachian State

Mountaineers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up win. Mountaineers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Mountaineers are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Mountaineers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Mountaineers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Wake Forest

Over is 4-0 in Demon Deacons last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-1-1 in Demon Deacons last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Demon Deacons last 6 non-conference games. Over is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Demon Deacons last 9 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Demon Deacons last 8 road games. Under is 6-2 in Demon Deacons last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Appalachian State

Under is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games following a straight up win. Under is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 games overall. Under is 9-3 in Mountaineers last 12 games in September. Under is 9-4 in Mountaineers last 13 non-conference games.

Head to Head

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