Saturday 9-30-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota


Preview: Maryland at Minnesota

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

Maryland looks to overcome the loss of another quarterback when it visits Minnesota for the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Starter Tyrrell Pigrome tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the season-opening 51-41 win against Texas and highly touted freshman Kasim Hill suffered the same fate in a 38-10 setback against Central Florida, leaving the Terrapins' hopes of salvaging their campaign resting squarely on the shoulders of Max Bortenschlager.

"It's part of the game, unfortunately, but when it happens at the same position, it makes life a little tougher," Maryland coach D.J. Durkin told reporters. "Max has confidence in himself and we have confidence in him." Minnesota is heading in the right direction under first-year coach P.J. Fleck following a 24-3 win against Middle Tennessee State. The Golden Gophers, who are coming off a bye week, have won their first three games by an average of 25 points and can register their first 4-0 start since 2013 by beating Maryland for the second time in as many seasons. Minnesota's defense has played an integral role in the team's early success as Robb Smith's unit leads the nation in scoring defense (eight points per game) and is one of only two programs in the country that has not surrendered a second-half point.

TV: Noon ET, FS1. LINE: Minnesota -13

ABOUT MARYLAND (2-1): Bortenschlager came off the bench to complete 15-of-26 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown but threw two interceptions in the loss to UCF. Caleb Henderson, who transferred from North Carolina, missed a majority of training camp with a foot injury, but Durkin stated the junior quarterback likely will dress as the backup for Saturday's clash. D.J. Moore continued his torrid start to the season as he hauled in eight passes for 83 yards and a score against the Knights to move into a fifth-place tie with current Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (13) on Maryland's all-time touchdown receptions list.

ABOUT MINNESOTA (3-0): Kobe McCrary ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns in the win against Middle Tennessee State while Rodney Smith also gained 107 yards to become the 15th player in program history to surpass 2,000 career rushing yards. Backup quarterback Demry Croft remains suspended indefinitely for violating team rules and wide receiver Rashad Still, who had 18 receptions for 349 yards last season, is back with the team after missing the last two games for disciplinary reasons. "If you don't do the right things, you won't play," Fleck told reporters. "I will never sacrifice doing the right thing for a win."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Minnesota has won five consecutive home games.

2. Maryland has dropped seven of its last eight Big Ten road contests.

3. Fleck has won 23 of his last 26 games as a coach dating back to his tenure at Western Michigan.

PREDICTION: Minnesota 28, Maryland 13

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Trends - Maryland at Minnesota

ATS Trends

Maryland

Terrapins are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home. Terrapins are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Terrapins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Terrapins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a bye week. Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Terrapins are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. Terrapins are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Terrapins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Minnesota

Golden Gophers are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Golden Gophers are 2-0-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Golden Gophers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a bye week. Golden Gophers are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Golden Gophers are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Golden Gophers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 20-8-3 ATS in their last 31 conference games. Golden Gophers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Golden Gophers are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends

Maryland

Under is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 5-2-1 in Terrapins last 8 games in September.

Minnesota

Under is 5-1 in Golden Gophers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2-1 in Golden Gophers last 10 games following a bye week. Over is 9-3 in Golden Gophers last 12 games following a straight up win. Over is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 home games. Over is 9-4 in Golden Gophers last 13 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 11-5 in Golden Gophers last 16 conference games.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas


Preview: New Mexico State at Arkansas

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

After an inauspicious start to conference play - and a season-ending injury to a key member of the offense - Arkansas will look to bounce back Saturday with a non-conference showdown against visiting New Mexico State. The Razorbacks are reeling after surrendering a combined 78 points in losses to TCU and Texas A&M, and are hoping to get more out of quarterback Austin Allen moving forward.

Allen is coming off a 3,400-yard passing campaign in 2016, but has just 502 passing yards and four touchdowns through three games and completed only 43.8 percent of his passes in the back-to-back defeats. He'll also be down a receiver, as senior wideout Jared Cornelius suffered a torn Achilles tendon in last week's loss and will undergo season-ending surgery. New Mexico State breezed to a 41-14 triumph over UTEP last week in a thorough effort on both sides of the ball, racking up 462 total yards while forcing five turnovers. These teams have met five times previously, with Arkansas prevailing each time.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: Arkansas -17

ABOUT NEW MEXICO STATE (2-2): The Aggies are led by senior quarterback Tyler Rogers, who comes into the week ranked third in the nation in passing yards (1,413); he has thrown multiple touchdown passes in all four games this season while completing more than 65 percent of his attempts. Running backs Larry Rose III and Jason Huntley have combined to average 6.4 yards per carry with three touchdowns; Rogers also has a pair of rushing scores. Defensive back Shamad Lomax was named Sun Belt Conference defensive player of the week after racking up three interceptions - one for a touchdown - against UTEP.

ABOUT ARKANSAS (1-2): Allen has been aided by a Razorbacks rushing game that ranks just inside the top 50 in FBS in yards per game (197.0) and is getting contributions from a trio of backfield weapons. Chase Hayden (29 carries, 198 yards, two TDs), David Williams (28 carries, 156 yards, four TDs) and Devwah Whaley (29 carries, 130 yards, one TD) combine to average 5.6 yards per carry and have accounted for all of Arkansas' rushing scores to date. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw has racked up 31 tackles over his last two games, the highest two-game tally by any FBS player so far in 2017.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Five different New Mexico State players have more than 100 receiving yards.

2. The Razorbacks have scored 40-plus points 12 times since the start of the 2015 season, tied for second-most in the SEC over that span.

3. Williams is the only player in the conference with four or more rushing touchdowns and a receiving score.

PREDICTION: Arkansas 45, New Mexico State 27

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Trends - New Mexico State at Arkansas

ATS Trends

New Mexico State

Aggies are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Aggies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Aggies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Aggies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Aggies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Aggies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Aggies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf. Aggies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Aggies are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. SEC. Aggies are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Arkansas

Razorbacks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in September. Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. Razorbacks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. Razorbacks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Razorbacks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends

New Mexico State

Under is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games in September. Under is 5-0-1 in Aggies last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Aggies last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-1 in Aggies last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 4-1-1 in Aggies last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Aggies last 10 vs. SEC. Over is 21-7-1 in Aggies last 29 road games. Over is 8-3 in Aggies last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-3 in Aggies last 11 games following a straight up win. Over is 21-8 in Aggies last 29 non-conference games. Over is 13-5 in Aggies last 18 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 11-5 in Aggies last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 36-17-2 in Aggies last 55 games overall.

Arkansas

Under is 5-0 in Razorbacks last 5 non-conference games. Under is 6-0 in Razorbacks last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Razorbacks last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 games overall. Under is 10-3 in Razorbacks last 13 games following a straight up loss. Over is 10-3 in Razorbacks last 13 vs. S-Belt. Under is 6-2 in Razorbacks last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Razorbacks last 14 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Razorbacks last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 7-3 in Razorbacks last 10 home games. Over is 7-3 in Razorbacks last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 27-13 in Razorbacks last 40 games in September.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 12:20 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina


Preview: Syracuse at North Carolina State

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

A week after recording one of its biggest wins in recent memory, North Carolina State must be wary of a letdown Saturday when it hosts Syracuse in ACC action. The Wolfpack led wire-to-wire in a 27-21 victory at Florida State in Week 4 and may be primed to join the top 25 if they can upend the Orange.

N.C. State has scored on its opening possession in all four games and will look to make it 5-for-5 against Syracuse, which fought hard in last week's nine-point loss at LSU. The Wolfpack have scored at least 27 points in all four outings, capped by their first road victory against a ranked team since 2012 (when they also defeated Florida State). "We beat a lot of teams that people think we should beat and knocked on the door with a ton of teams and didn't finish. Now we finished," N.C. State coach Dave Doeren told reporters after the win. "If you want to be in the conversation, you have to win games like today." The Orange's schedule gets tough in October, and the team likely will need to pull a couple of upsets this season -- Saturday's game, for instance -- in order to reach a bowl game.

TV: 12:20 p.m. ET, ACC Network Extra. LINE: N.C. State -12

ABOUT SYRACUSE (2-2, 0-0 ACC): The Orange need more out of their running game, as Dontae Strickland is averaging 3.0 yards per carry and quarterback Eric Dungey is currently the only player on the team with more than 134 yards on the ground. Dungey threw 52 times against LSU and averaged barely over five yards per attempt, although Steve Ishmael (national-best 45 catches) continues to be a revelation on the outside. "I think that we're playing well," coach Dino Babers said Monday. "I know that we're getting better, but I can't prove it in the box score. I can't prove it with the win-and-loss record, but we're a better football team. This team would really get after the 2016 Syracuse team. But the schedule may be so difficult ... you may not be able to see that in the W's and L's."

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA STATE (3-1, 1-0): The Wolfpack have four of their next six games on the road -- and the two home games in that stretch are against nationally ranked squads Louisville and Clemson -- so this is a critical contest for coach Doeren. He was particularly thrilled, of course, after last week's win, which featured two touchdown passes from Ryan Finley and a crisp performance (five catches for 112 yards and a score) from wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. “Just to see the euphoria in (the players’) faces in that locker room and feel how much went into that journey, that’s why I coach,” Doeren said. “I loved every second of that, and I’m so proud of those guys.”

EXTRA POINTS

1. N.C. State is 9-1 in the all-time series with Syracuse.

2. Ishmael is already three catches from matching his career high of 48 set last season.

3. Wolfpack TE Jaylen Samuels, who is second in the nation with 38 catches (only behind Ishmael), has five touchdowns in the last two games.

PREDICTION: North Carolina State 43, Syracuse 36

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Trends - Syracuse at NC State

ATS Trends

Syracuse

Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Orange are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

NC State

Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Wolfpack are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Wolfpack are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Wolfpack are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in September. Wolfpack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

OU Trends

Syracuse

Under is 5-0 in Orange last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Orange last 9 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-1 in Orange last 7 conference games. Under is 5-1 in Orange last 6 games in September. Under is 9-2 in Orange last 11 games overall. Under is 7-2 in Orange last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Orange last 8 games on grass. Over is 12-5 in Orange last 17 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 21-9-1 in Orange last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

NC State

Under is 6-0 in Wolfpack last 6 conference games. Over is 6-1-1 in Wolfpack last 8 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games on grass.

Head to Head

• Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida


Preview: Vanderbilt at Florida

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

After narrowly escaping an upset at Kentucky last week, No. 21 Florida will have a new starting quarterback when it hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday. Junior Luke Del Rio, the son of Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio who made six starts last season, makes his first start of 2017 after throwing a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes to rally the Gators to a 28-27 victory over the Wildcats.

Del Rio takes over for redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks, who won a quarterback battle in fall camp against Del Rio and Notre Dame graduate transfer Malik Zaire. But with his offense stagnating last week at Kentucky, Florida coach Jim McElwain decided to make the switch back to Del Rio, whose 5-yard pass to an uncovered Freddie Swain with 43 seconds left capped the Gators' dramatic comeback from a 27-14 fourth-quarter deficit. "It really had nothing to do with Feleipe doing anything wrong," McElwain said at his Monday press conference. "We were kind of in a stall mode. ... We needed a jump-start. It was like, sometimes maybe not all cylinders were hitting, and yet I think he came in and gave us a boost."

TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Florida -10

ABOUT VANDERBILT (3-1, 0-1 SEC): The Commodores, who opened a lot of eyes in the college football world with a 3-0 start that was capped by a 14-7 victory over then-No. 18 ranked Kansas State, come in off their first loss of the season, and it was a whopper, 59-0 to No. 1 Alabama. "Those guys have done a good job looking at it and figuring out what we did wrong," head coach Derek Mason said. "In looking at our practices over the last couple of days, these guys have done exactly what we needed them to do." One big area is the running game, where the Commodores, who have rushed for just 350 yards in four games, were scorched for 496 yards by the Crimson Tide.

ABOUT FLORIDA (2-1, 2-0): Del Rio was 5-1 as a starter last season while throwing for 1,358 yards, eight touchdowns and eight interceptions before suffering knee and shoulder injuries that required multiple surgeries in the offseason. The Gators snapped a streak of eight games without a rushing touchdown with two in the win at Kentucky but both came out of the wildcat formation with wide receiver Kadarius Toney scoring on a 36-yard run and wide receiver Brandon Powell on a 5-yard run, both on direct snaps. Sophomore linebacker David Reese leads the defense with 26 tackles while freshman defensive back C.J. Henderson has two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns.

EXTRA POINTS

1. McElwain is 15-3 in SEC regular-season games, which ties him with Steve Spurrier for the best 18-game SEC start in school history.

2. The trip to The Swamp is a homecoming for senior RB Ralph Webb, who leads Vanderbilt in rushing (64 carries, 169 yards, 2 TDs) and attended Gainesville High School.

3. Florida's defense leads the SEC in sacks per game (3.33) and is second in tackles for loss (7.7).

PREDICTION: Florida 23, Vanderbilt 10

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Trends - Vanderbilt at No. 20 Florida

ATS Trends

Vanderbilt

Commodores are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss. Commodores are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Commodores are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Commodores are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Commodores are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Commodores are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

Florida

Gators are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Gators are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Gators are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Gators are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Gators are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

OU Trends

Vanderbilt

Under is 5-0 in Commodores last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 13-3-1 in Commodores last 17 road games. Over is 4-1 in Commodores last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Commodores last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Commodores last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 19-6-1 in Commodores last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 22-7-1 in Commodores last 30 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 6-2-1 in Commodores last 9 games on grass. Under is 8-3-2 in Commodores last 13 games in September. Under is 21-8-2 in Commodores last 31 games overall. Under is 18-7-1 in Commodores last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 38-15-1 in Commodores last 54 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 14-6-1 in Commodores last 21 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Commodores last 13 games following a ATS loss. Under is 55-26-1 in Commodores last 82 conference games. Under is 43-21-1 in Commodores last 65 games following a straight up loss.

Florida

Under is 6-1 in Gators last 7 games on grass. Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-2 in Gators last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-4 in Gators last 14 games in September. Over is 15-6 in Gators last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Gators last 7 conference games. Under is 7-3 in Gators last 10 games overall.

Head to Head

• Commodores are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Florida.
• Road team is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
• Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
• Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Florida.

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Preview: Texas El Paso at Army

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Army Black Knights are ranked 91 on offense, averaging 375.2 yards per game. The Black Knights are averaging 366.2 yards rushing and 9.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Texas El Paso Miners are ranked 130 on offense, averaging 210.2 yards per game. The Miners are averaging 62.8 yards rushing and 147.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Army Black Knights are 2-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Black Knights are averaging 42.5 scoring, and holding teams to 11.5 points scored on defense.
• The Texas El Paso Miners are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 0-3 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Miners are averaging 10.5 scoring, and holding teams to 48.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Texas El Paso at Army

ATS Trends

Texas El Paso

Miners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Miners are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf. Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Miners are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Miners are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. Miners are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Miners are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Army

Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Black Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Black Knights are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in September. Black Knights are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Black Knights are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Texas El Paso

Under is 5-0 in Miners last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Miners last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Miners last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Miners last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Miners last 7 games overall. Under is 7-3 in Miners last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Army

Over is 6-1 in Black Knights last 7 vs. CUSA. Under is 5-1 in Black Knights last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Black Knights last 12 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games following a ATS loss. Under is 16-6 in Black Knights last 22 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Black Knights last 10 games overall. Under is 7-3 in Black Knights last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3 in Black Knights last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts


Preview: Central Michigan at Boston College

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Boston College will try to find some semblance of health - and a much-needed win - before the ACC schedule picks back up when it hosts Central Michigan on Saturday. "I am very concerned right now with the amount of injuries that we have and what we just took in this game," coach Steve Addazio told reporters after last week's 34-7 loss at No. 2 Clemson, the Eagles' third straight defeat. "I don't know the extent of them right now but we are losing an incredible amount of starters."

After the Chippewas leave town, Boston College plays back-to-back ranked opponents Virginia Tech and Louisville and then visits an improved Virginia team. The Eagles were outscored 117-37 during the skid and were held to 238 total yards at Death Valley, getting outgained 342-97 on the ground. Redshirt freshman quarterback Anthony Brown was among those banged up in the loss, although Addazio indicated that his young signal-caller has been practicing this week. Central Michigan already scored one road victory against a power conference opponent - a 45-27 win at Kansas - but also fell at Syracuse and then dropped its Mid-American Conference opener last week against Miami (Ohio).

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ACC Network Extra. LINE: Boston College -7.5

ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (2-2): Senior Shane Morris has completed 48.1 percent of his passes with four interceptions over the last two games as the Chippewas deal with a banged-up receiving corps. Mark Chapman has managed to avoid those issues and the senior is leading the way with 377 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while leading rusher Jonathan Ward (295 yards on the ground) ranks third on the team in catches (14) and yards through the air (159). Central Michigan will need to clean up its act after committing the game's only two turnovers in last week's loss while committing one penalty that nullified a touchdown and another that wiped out an interception by the defense.

ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (1-3): Brown has tossed six interceptions while completing under 50 percent of his passes during the losing streak, but the team remains committed to the process and acknowledges the strength of the recent opponents. "The sky's the limit there," Addazio told reporters. "But like any first-year quarterback, a lot of firsts that happen, he knows it. But managing big-time game atmosphere, environment, crowd, noise, stadium, everything, that was a first for him and he handled that pretty well." A battered offensive line has not helped and the Eagles will be forced again to shuffle things up in front of Brown and a rushing attack that averages 3.4 yards per carry - 12th in the ACC.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Eagles entered the week ranked 114th in FBS in third-down conversions (31.1 percent), while the Chippewas were 123rd (27.7).

2. Boston College's top two receivers - Kobay White and Jeff Smith - have combined for 29 catches with no TDs.

3. The Eagles have won each of the three previous meetings, including a 31-10 home triumph in 2009.

PREDICTION: Boston College 27, Central Michigan 20

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Trends - Central Michigan at Boston College

ATS Trends

Central Michigan

Chippewas are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in September. Chippewas are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Chippewas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Chippewas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Chippewas are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Chippewas are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Chippewas are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 vs. ACC.

Boston College

Eagles are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. MAC. Eagles are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 3-10-2 ATS in their last 15 home games. Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.

OU Trends

Central Michigan

Under is 6-1 in Chippewas last 7 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 16-5 in Chippewas last 21 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 vs. ACC.

Boston College

Under is 12-2 in Eagles last 14 vs. MAC. Under is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 20-6 in Eagles last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 38-13-1 in Eagles last 52 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 11-4 in Eagles last 15 home games. Under is 30-11 in Eagles last 41 non-conference games. Under is 18-7-1 in Eagles last 26 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Eagles last 28 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 42-18-1 in Eagles last 61 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 34-16-1 in Eagles last 51 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 64-31-2 in Eagles last 97 games overall. Under is 35-17-1 in Eagles last 53 games following a straight up loss. Under is 39-19-1 in Eagles last 59 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas


Preview: Baylor at Kansas State

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

Kansas State hopes a bye week before its Big 12 opener against visiting Baylor on Saturday allowed the offense to refocus after a forgettable performance against Vanderbilt. The winless Bears can score in bunches, and the Wildcats will need to be ready to answer.

Coach Bill Snyder wants his team to establish a balanced running game to take some of the load off quarterback Jesse Ertz. "I would like to see more balance in what we do so it's not always that aspect of the quarterback run game as much," Snyder told the Topeka Capital-Journal. "Once again, if that's what you have to do, you take what they give you." Baylor's receiving corps has scored with big plays as its 11 touchdowns average 47.6 yards but may have taken a hit last week. Chris Platt, who has recorded four of the team's five 70-yard TD catches, likely is out of the season with a knee injury.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Kansas State -14

ABOUT BAYLOR (0-4, 0-1 Big 12): Sophomore Zach Smith (46-of-84, 742 yards, seven TDs, four interceptions) has registered at least 200 yards passing and two TDs in each of his six career starts, including last season's loss to Kansas State. Denzel Mims leads the Bears with 18 catches for 406 yards and six scores while Platt had 16 receptions for 401 yards and five TDs before getting hurt in the 49-41 loss to Oklahoma. Baylor is allowing 37 points and 503.8 yards but leads the Big 12 in tackles for loss (32) and sacks (11).

ABOUT KANSAS STATE (2-1): Ertz (36-of-65, 587 yards, four TDs, two INTs) leads the Wildcats with 237 rushing yards and a pair of scores. Alex Barnes (162 rushing yards) and Dalvin Warmack (76) also have two rushing touchdowns while Isaiah Zuber is the only receiver to reach double digits in catches (13, 129 yards, one TD). Kansas State starts conference play leading the Big 12 in scoring defense (13.3 points allowed) and passing defense (153.7 yards).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Baylor is last in the Big 12 and 116th nationally in rushing defense, allowing 236.5 yards.

2. Bears DE Xavier Jones (six tackles, 1.5 sacks) will miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his leg.

3. Kansas State is 20-9 following a bye under Snyder.

PREDICTION: Kansas State 37, Baylor 27

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Trends - Baylor at Kansas State

ATS Trends

Baylor

Bears are 25-12 ATS in their last 37 games on fieldturf. Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bears are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Bears are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Kansas State

Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Wildcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Wildcats are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a bye week. Wildcats are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss. Wildcats are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Wildcats are 42-20 ATS in their last 62 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Wildcats are 45-22-1 ATS in their last 68 conference games.

OU Trends

Baylor

Under is 8-0 in Bears last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 6-0-1 in Bears last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Bears last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 games in September. Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 37-15-1 in Bears last 53 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 33-16-2 in Bears last 51 games on fieldturf.

Kansas State

Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 home games. Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 conference games. Over is 7-2 in Wildcats last 9 games overall. Over is 6-2 in Wildcats last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 13-5 in Wildcats last 18 games following a bye week. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 45-18 in Wildcats last 63 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 13-6 in Wildcats last 19 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Kansas State.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee


Preview: Georgia at Tennessee

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Tennessee coach Butch Jones did not mince words last week after the Volunteers escaped with a narrow victory over Massachusetts, and his team will have plenty to improve on with No. 8 Georgia coming to Knoxville on Saturday. The Volunteers face the unbeaten Bulldogs after a 17-13 victory last week that Jones called “flat-out unacceptable” postgame, coming on the heels of losing their SEC opener at Florida on a last-second touchdown pass.

“There’s no excuse to come out here and play the way we did,” Tennessee offensive tackle Brett Kendrick told reporters after last week’s contest, in which the Volunteers did not score for the first 25 minutes or in the final 22 minutes. Georgia comes in looking like the clear-cut favorite in the SEC East after dismantling Mississippi State 31-3 as freshman quarterback Jake Fromm passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns. With injured starter Jacob Eason nearing a return, Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters Tuesday he wants the quarterback who gives his team the best chance to win. “Jacob Eason has to focus on getting healthy, getting 100 percent. Jake Fromm has to focus on getting better and improving.”

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Georgia -7

ABOUT GEORGIA (4-0, 1-0 SEC): Fromm, the SEC freshman of the week, completed 9-of-12 passes against Mississippi State and has fired seven touchdowns against only one interception. Georgia’s running game is averaging 223.3 yards per contest, with 371 yards and six touchdowns from Nick Chubb through four games. The Bulldogs are holding opponents to 11.5 points and 97.5 yards rushing per contest.

ABOUT TENNESSEE (3-1, 0-1): The Volunteers survived last week thanks in part to a pass rush that netted seven sacks, Tennessee’s highest total in a single game since 2008, and 101 yards rushing from John Kelly. Quarterback Quinten Dormady was replaced in the third quarter after passing for 187 yards, but replacement Jarrett Guarantano finished with minus-3 yards passing and four yards rushing. Tennessee is last in the SEC in rushing defense, giving up 242.3 yards per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Georgia S Dominick Sanders recorded his 13th career interception last week, tied for fifth-most in school history with a group of players including Smart (who played at Georgia from 1995-98).

2. The Volunteers are 101th in the nation in red-zone defense and 107th in red-zone offense.

3. Tennessee leads the all-time series 23-21-2 and has won the past two meetings, including Jauan Jennings’ final-play touchdown reception in last year’s 34-31 triumph in Athens.

PREDICTION: Georgia 31, Tennessee 17

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Trends - No. 8 Georgia at Tennessee

ATS Trends

Georgia

Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Bulldogs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Bulldogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.

Tennessee

Volunteers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Volunteers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Volunteers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Volunteers are 8-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Volunteers are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends

Georgia

Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games in September. Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 conference games. Under is 11-2 in Bulldogs last 13 games following a ATS win. Under is 14-3 in Bulldogs last 17 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 17-4 in Bulldogs last 21 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 17-5 in Bulldogs last 22 games following a straight up win. Under is 9-3 in Bulldogs last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-7 in Bulldogs last 27 games overall. Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 games on grass. Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.

Tennessee

Over is 5-1-1 in Volunteers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Volunteers last 10 conference games. Over is 9-3 in Volunteers last 12 games following a straight up win. Over is 7-3-1 in Volunteers last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 21-9 in Volunteers last 30 games in September. Over is 36-16-2 in Volunteers last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

• Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
• Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Tennessee.
• Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Tennessee.

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Preview: Buffalo at Kent State

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Dix Stadium, Kent, Ohio

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Kent State Golden Flashes are ranked 128 on offense, averaging 232.0 yards per game. The Golden Flashes are averaging 173.5 yards rushing and 58.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The Buffalo Bulls are ranked 88 on offense, averaging 379.5 yards per game. The Bulls are averaging 169.0 yards rushing and 210.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Kent State Golden Flashes are 1-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Golden Flashes are averaging 38.0 scoring, and holding teams to 31.0 points scored on defense.
• The Buffalo Bulls are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Bulls are averaging 12.0 scoring, and holding teams to 19.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Buffalo at Kent State

ATS Trends

Buffalo

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bulls are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Bulls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Bulls are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 conference games.

Kent State

Golden Flashes are 11-23-1 ATS in their last 35 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 conference games. Golden Flashes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 17-42-1 ATS in their last 60 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games. Golden Flashes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Golden Flashes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Buffalo

Under is 7-0 in Bulls last 7 road games. Under is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 games overall. Under is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Kent State

Over is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 home games. Over is 6-2 in Golden Flashes last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Golden Flashes last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 20-9-1 in Golden Flashes last 30 conference games.

Head to Head

• Bulls are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Kent State.
• Road team is 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
• Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania


Preview: Indiana at Penn State

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

No. 4 Penn State survived - barely - its first serious test of the season and now returns home hoping to clean up a few items and remain unbeaten when it hosts Indiana on Saturday. The Nittany Lions needed Trace McSorley's last-second touchdown pass to get by Iowa 21-19 on the road last weekend, a dramatic triumph that overshadowed some sloppiness that allowed Iowa to stick around.

Penn State committed two turnovers and eight penalties, finished 6-for-18 on third downs and had just one TD in its first four trips to the red zone before the game-winning dart to Juwan Johnson. "We've just got to be a little bit better," coach James Franklin told reporters. "We've got to be a little bit sharper. We've got to sustain blocks a little bit longer. That was probably the difference on Saturday." Even with some issues, the Nittany Lions still gained nearly 600 yards and had a 29-11 advantage in first downs while star running back Saquon Barkley (305 total yards) had perhaps the best game of his great career. Barkley was on a similar roll last year before the matchup with Indiana, which held him to 58 yards on 33 carries and hopes to have similar success as it seeks a third straight win.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Penn State -17.5

ABOUT INDIANA (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten): The Hoosiers have scored 86 points over their last two games - wins over Virginia and Georgia Southern - and boast playmakers at several positions. Morgan Ellison earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors after piling up 186 rushing yards and two scores in last week's win over the Eagles, while receiver J-Shun Harris II took a punt back 70 yards for a TD en route to winning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this year. Since throwing the ball 65 times for 410 yards in a season-opening loss to Ohio State, senior Richard Lagow has shared snaps with Peyton Ramsey and is just 11-for-23 for 154 yards during the two wins.

ABOUT PENN STATE (4-0, 1-0): McSorley paces Big Ten passers in yards (1,037) and completions (82) while sitting tied for second with 10 TD passes. Barkley has team highs of 23 catches and 335 receiving yards to go along with his 518 on the ground - second in the conference - which presents Franklin with some tough decisions as he manages the junior's workload. "It's funny because early in the season, I was getting grief because he didn't touch the ball enough," Franklin told reporters. "And now he touches it 43 times. So I want to balance that, as well."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Penn State owns a 19-1 series advantage, including a 9-0 mark at Beaver Stadium.

2. The Nittany Lions lead the Big Ten in yards per carry (6.4), while the Hoosiers ranks 13th (3.6).

3. Penn State K Tyler Davis has made only one of his five field-goal attempts from 30 yards or longer.

PREDICTION: Penn State 42, Indiana 20

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, Oklahoma


Preview: Navy at Tulsa

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Navy and Tulsa have combined to run the ball 423 times in seven games, so only the sun and the occasional punted ball may appear in the sky during their American Athletic Conference West Division contest Saturday in Oklahoma. The Midshipmen and their perennially powerful rushing attack average 393 rushing yards -- second nationally, while the Golden Hurricane sit fourth with 311.5 -- some 137 yards higher than their final 2016 number.

Navy rushed for 569 yards -- the second-most in program history and most in AAC annals -- in last week's 42-32 victory over Cincinnati and could be licking its chops as Tulsa is 126th among the 129 FBS teams at stopping the run (294.5 yards allowed per game). So it seems to matter little that Midshipmen junior quarterback Zach Abey has attempted 25 passes in three games this season compared to Golden Hurricane sophomore Chad President, who has chucked it 102 times in four contests. Tulsa will try to avenge a 42-40 loss to the Midshipmen last season, but it might be difficult as it goes up against the No. 15 rushing defense in the nation at 96.3 yards per game. The Golden Hurricane, who are coming off heartbreaking three-point losses to New Mexico (16-13) last week and at Toledo 54-51, may need President to solve a passing defense which yields 246 yards per game -- 81st nationally.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Navy -7

ABOUT NAVY (3-0, 2-0 AAC): Abey has made the most of his nine completions with 295 yards and three touchdowns to go along with two interceptions, but more importantly has recorded team highs of 471 yards rushing and four TDs. When Abey decides to hand the ball off, senior fullback and Oklahoma City native Chris High (47 carries, 199 yards, TD) is the most likely recipient while sophomore running back Malcolm Perry (13, 115, one) is a bit more explosive. Junior safety Sean Williams paces the defense in total tackles (22) and unassisted tackles (18), and shares the lead in pass breakups (three) with senior cornerback Tyris Wooten.

ABOUT TULSA (1-3, 0-0): Senior running back D'Angelo Brewer is third in the nation with 578 rushing yards and has a team-leading five touchdowns. Three others -- freshman running back Shamari Brooks (276 yards), President (210) and sophomore running back Corey Taylor II (179) -- have four touchdowns apiece. Sophomore safety Manny Bunch leads the team with 30 tackles -- 23 solo -- and has one of the Golden Hurricane's four interceptions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Midshipmen program record for rushing yards in a game is 572 set during a 74-62 victory over North Texas in 2007.

2. This is the second contest in a string of three straight games that Tulsa faces a version of the option offense after it yielded 338 rushing yards to New Mexico. Tulane (18th nationally at 244.3 rushing yards) is next.

3. Navy, which is 16-3 versus the AAC since joining the conference in 2015, has won all four meetings -- including both AAC games.

PREDICTION: Navy 42, Tulsa 34