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

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When: 5:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana


Preview: Miami (Ohio) at Notre Dame

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Miami (Ohio) will play its first ever game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, but a warm welcome doesn’t figure to be in the offing. The Irish are 59-15-1 against first-time stadium visitors and will be eager to atone for a 20-19 loss to Georgia in their last home contest on Sept. 9.


Notre Dame is off to a 3-1 start overall, and much of the credit belongs to the team’s opportunistic defense and highly efficient red-zone offense. The Irish have nine defensive takeaways and have turned those turnovers into 56 points while only allowing a field goal on five giveaways of their own. Meanwhile, the Notre Dame offense has come away with points on all 19 of its trips into the red zone, including 15 touchdowns. “Rushing yards don't really matter much, and passing yards don't matter much,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said after his team’s 38-18 win at Michigan State last Saturday. “But when you can take the football away and capitalize on it in the red-zone, those are the real numbers when you get down to it because they equal points and point differentials and they equal winning football games.”
TV: 5 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network. LINE: Notre Dame -21.5


ABOUT MIAMI (2-2): Seeking to defend their 2016 Mid-American East Division co-championship, the RedHawks bounced back from a late-game loss to Cincinnati with a 31-14 road win over Central Michigan in their MAC opener last week. Second-year starting quarterback Gus Ragland accounted for three touchdowns in the game and has thrown for eight scores and rushed for two more on the season while running back Kenny Young (three), wide receiver James Gardner and tight end Ryan Smith (two apiece) all have multiple TDs on the season as well. Linebacker Brad Koenig is the leader in tackles (33 total) for a defense which ranks in the nation’s top 33 in total defense (310.8 yards allowed per game) and scoring defense (19.0), but will be without starting safety Tony Reid for the first half Saturday after he was ejected for targeting in the third quarter vs. Central Michigan.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME (3-1): Junior quarterback Brandon Wimbush, a first-year starter, bounced back from an 11-of-24, 96-yard, one-interception showing against Boston College by completing 14-of-20 throws for 173 yards and a TD against Michigan State while also rushing for a score for the fourth time in as many games. Running back Josh Adams is a potent complement on the ground with 499 yards and a pair of TDs on 65 carries for a 7.7-yard average. Defensively, the Irish have forced nine turnovers and recorded eight sacks after finishing with only 14 of each all of last season and are allowing 18.5 points and 388 yards per outing.


EXTRA POINTS
1. This will be only the second meeting between the programs and the first since a 46-0 Notre Dame win on Nov. 14, 1909.
2. Miami coach Chuck Martin spent four years as a Notre Dame assistant under Kelly, including two years as the team’s offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach in 2012-13, before assuming the RedHawks’ helm.

3. Hall of Fame coach Ara Parseghian, who coached nationally ranked teams at both schools, will be honored throughout the weekend in South Bend. Parseghian died on Aug. 2 at the age of 94.


PREDICTION: Notre Dame 34, Miami 14

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Trends - Miami (Ohio) at Notre Dame

ATS Trends

Miami (Ohio)

Redhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. Redhawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Redhawks are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Redhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Redhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.

Notre Dame

Fighting Irish are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Fighting Irish are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends

Miami (Ohio)

Under is 4-0 in Redhawks last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 6-1 in Redhawks last 7 non-conference games. Under is 6-1 in Redhawks last 7 games in September. Under is 5-1 in Redhawks last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Redhawks last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-1 in Redhawks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Redhawks last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Redhawks last 13 road games.

Notre Dame

Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games overall. Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 non-conference games. Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games in September. Under is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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Preview: Coastal Carolina at UL Monroe

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Malone Stadium, Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The UL Monroe Warhawks are ranked 49 on offense, averaging 449.3 yards per game. The Warhawks are averaging 204.7 yards rushing and 244.7 yards passing so far this season.
• The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are ranked 104 on offense, averaging 345.0 yards per game. The Chanticleers are averaging 239.3 yards rushing and 105.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The UL Monroe Warhawks are 0-1 at home this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 0-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Warhawks are averaging 17.0 scoring, and holding teams to 28.0 points scored on defense.
• The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 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 Chanticleers are averaging 23.0 scoring, and holding teams to 30.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Coastal Carolina at UL Monroe

ATS Trends

Coastal Carolina

No trends available.

UL Monroe

Warhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Warhawks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Warhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Warhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Warhawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Warhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Warhawks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Warhawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Warhawks are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 home games. Warhawks are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Warhawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

OU Trends

Coastal Carolina

Over is 4-0 in Chanticleers last 4 games overall. Over is 6-0 in Chanticleers last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Chanticleers last 5 games in September. Over is 5-0 in Chanticleers last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Chanticleers last 6 road games. Over is 5-2 in Chanticleers last 7 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Chanticleers last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.

UL Monroe

Over is 4-0 in Warhawks last 4 games following a straight up win. Over is 8-1 in Warhawks last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-1 in Warhawks last 8 conference games. Over is 6-1 in Warhawks last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Warhawks last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Warhawks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-2 in Warhawks last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 16-5 in Warhawks last 21 games overall. Over is 6-2 in Warhawks last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Warhawks last 14 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Warhawks last 7 games in September. Over is 10-4 in Warhawks last 14 games on grass. Over is 12-5 in Warhawks last 17 games following a ATS win. Over is 7-3 in Warhawks last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Warhawks last 10 home games.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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Preview: Akron at Bowling Green

When: 6:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Doyt Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, Ohio

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Bowling Green Falcons are ranked 108 on offense, averaging 330.0 yards per game. The Falcons are averaging 81.2 yards rushing and 248.8 yards passing so far this season.
• The Akron Zips are ranked 107 on offense, averaging 330.2 yards per game. The Zips are averaging 119.2 yards rushing and 211.0 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Bowling Green Falcons are 0-1 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Falcons are averaging 27.0 scoring, and holding teams to 35.0 points scored on defense.
• The Akron Zips are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Zips are averaging 8.5 scoring, and holding teams to 37.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Akron at Bowling Green

Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.
ATS Trends

Akron

Zips are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Zips are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Zips are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in September. Zips are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Zips are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Zips are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Zips are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Bowling Green

Falcons are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 conference games. Falcons are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games on fieldturf. Falcons are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Falcons are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Falcons are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Falcons are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Falcons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games. Falcons are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Akron

Under is 6-0 in Zips last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Zips last 5 road games. Under is 4-0 in Zips last 4 games in September. Under is 4-0 in Zips last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-0 in Zips last 9 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-0 in Zips last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Zips last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Zips last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 24-9 in Zips last 33 games following a straight up loss. Under is 42-18 in Zips last 60 games overall. Under is 36-16 in Zips last 52 conference games.

Bowling Green

Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 3-0-1 in Falcons last 4 games in September. Under is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-0-1 in Falcons last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-0-1 in Falcons last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Falcons last 7 home games. Under is 5-1-1 in Falcons last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 20-6 in Falcons last 26 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 22-7-1 in Falcons last 30 games following a ATS loss. Under is 15-5-1 in Falcons last 21 games overall. Under is 18-6 in Falcons last 24 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Falcons last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 19-7 in Falcons last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 39-17 in Falcons last 56 conference games.

Head to Head

• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Zips are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
• Zips are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Bowling Green.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana


Preview: Troy at LSU

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

LSU aims for its 50th straight home win against a non-conference opponent Saturday when Troy comes to town. The Tigers also have won 16 straight homecoming games and will look to extend both streaks before resuming SEC action at Florida next weekend.

LSU's first league contest resulted in a disappointing 37-7 setback at Mississippi State, but last week's 35-26 triumph against Syracuse proved to be a step in the right direction. Still, the Tigers -- who are ranked 22nd nationally despite their recent scuffles -- know that they can and need to play much better. "We aren't playing to the standards we set for ourselves as a program," cornerback Andraez Williams said. "You don't play like we did the last two weeks when you are at LSU." Troy fought hard in a Week 1 loss at Boise State but has bounced back to win its last three outings.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: LSU -20.5

ABOUT TROY (3-1): Troy had no shortage of offensive standouts in last week's win against Akron, led by quarterback Brandon Silvers (28-of-41, 314 yards, 1 TD) and wideout Deondre Douglas (seven catches for 92 yards and a score). The team also rushed for 6.2 yards per carry with Jordan Chunn (17 rushes, 110 yards, TD) pacing the ground game. Defensively, the Trojans have not allowed more than 24 points in any game and are yielding just 18 points per contest.

ABOUT LSU (3-1): The Tigers have two major injury concerns as defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence and running back Derrius Guice are both questionable for this weekend's contest. Darrel Williams would take Guice's place, as he did against Syracuse when he totaled 142 all-purpose yards to support Danny Etling (two TD passes on 10-of-17 passing). D.J. Chark, who had a key rushing touchdown late in last week's victory, is the only player on the squad with more than seven catches or more than 134 receiving yards through four games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Tigers have carried 314 straight times without losing a fumble.

2. LSU is 35-0 all-time against the Sun Belt Conference's current teams.

3. After 30 penalties in its first three games, LSU committed only three last week.

PREDICTION: LSU 33, Troy 13

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio


Preview: Marshall at Cincinnati

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Cincinnati hopes a return home brings a return to its winning ways when it hosts Marshall on Saturday night in a non-conference affair. The Bearcats are coming off a road loss to Navy in which the Midshipmen racked up 569 yards on the ground, while the Thundering Herd had a bye last week after starting the season 2-1.

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell was very happy with the play of quarterback Hayden Moore against Navy, as the junior threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns, throwing down the field consistently for the first time all season. The Bearcats' running game has struggled, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry and 90.5 yards per game as a team. Meanwhile, Cincinnati's run defense has been just as bad, with teams averaging 264 yards and rambling for seven scores on the ground against the Bearcats. The Thundering Herd would like to get Tyler King going on the ground after he had 101 yards two weeks ago against Kent State, the first Marshall player to rush for more than 100 in five contests dating back to last season.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN3. LINE: Cincinnati -4

ABOUT MARSHALL (2-1): To slow down the Cincinnati passing game, the Marshall defensive front needs to put together the same kind of pressure that it has had in the first three games of the season. The Thundering Herd is 10th in the nation in sacks per game (3.67) and 21st in the country in tackles for a loss per game (4.33), making it difficult for opposing quarterbacks to get set and find targets. The defensive front is led by junior defensive tackle Ryan Bee and sophomore defensive lineman Damien Dozier, who each have three sacks this season.

ABOUT CINCINNATI (2-2): Part of Moore's success this season has been the ability to spread the ball around, with four different receivers having caught at least 10 passes and at least one score. Junior Kahlil Lewis is the Bearcats' go-to guy, with 21 catches for 212 yards and four touchdowns, but sophomore Thomas Geddis and senior Devin Gray are also dangerous, with Gray averaging 15.5 yards per catch on his 11 grabs and Geddis averaging 11.4 on his 12. Moore does need to be a bit more accurate -- 53.5 percent passing and four interceptions -- but he has a number of targets to look for, so he shouldn't have to force things.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Marshall WR Marcel Williams set career highs in both receptions (eight) and yards (79) in the victory over Kent State.

2. Cincinnati LB Jaylyin Minor registered a career-high 12 tackles in the loss to Navy, the fourth time this season he's recorded double-digit stops in a game.

3. Marshall is the second straight team -- and one of four overall -- that Cincinnati will face this season that is coming off a bye week.

PREDICTION: Cincinnati 28, Marshall 21

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Trends - Marshall at Cincinnati

ATS Trends

Marshall

Thundering Herd are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Thundering Herd are 21-7-1 ATS in their last 29 non-conference games. Thundering Herd are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Thundering Herd are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Thundering Herd are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Thundering Herd are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Cincinnati

Bearcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. CUSA. Bearcats are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bearcats are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in September. Bearcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Bearcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games on fieldturf. Bearcats are 3-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bearcats are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games. Bearcats are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Bearcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bearcats are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 home games.

OU Trends

Marshall

Over is 5-0 in Thundering Herd last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Thundering Herd last 7 non-conference games. Over is 6-1 in Thundering Herd last 7 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Thundering Herd last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Thundering Herd last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Thundering Herd last 8 games on fieldturf. Under is 8-3 in Thundering Herd last 11 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Thundering Herd last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Cincinnati

Under is 4-0-1 in Bearcats last 5 non-conference games. Under is 6-0 in Bearcats last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Bearcats last 4 home games. Under is 7-0-1 in Bearcats last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Bearcats last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-0-1 in Bearcats last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Bearcats last 9 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-1-1 in Bearcats last 7 games following a ATS loss. Under is 3-1-1 in Bearcats last 5 games in September. Under is 12-4-1 in Bearcats last 17 games on fieldturf. Under is 18-7-1 in Bearcats last 26 games overall. Over is 7-3 in Bearcats last 10 vs. CUSA.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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Preview: Air Force at New Mexico

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Dreamstyle Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The New Mexico Lobos are ranked 70 on offense, averaging 408.5 yards per game. The Lobos are averaging 242.8 yards rushing and 165.8 yards passing so far this season.
• The Air Force Falcons are ranked 90 on offense, averaging 377.3 yards per game. The Falcons are averaging 281.7 yards rushing and 95.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The New Mexico Lobos are 1-1 at home this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Lobos are averaging 33.0 scoring, and holding teams to 22.0 points scored on defense.
• The Air Force Falcons are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 1-1 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Falcons are averaging 13.0 scoring, and holding teams to 29.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Air Force at New Mexico


ATS Trends

Air Force

Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in September. Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Falcons are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss. Falcons are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 conference games.

New Mexico

Lobos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Lobos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Lobos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Lobos are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Lobos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Lobos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Lobos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

OU Trends

Air Force

Over is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 6-1 in Falcons last 7 games on grass. Over is 8-2 in Falcons last 10 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-3 in Falcons last 12 games overall. Over is 8-3 in Falcons last 11 road games. Under is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 25-10 in Falcons last 35 conference games. Over is 15-7 in Falcons last 22 games in September.

New Mexico

Under is 5-0 in Lobos last 5 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 games in September. Over is 6-1 in Lobos last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 8-2 in Lobos last 10 home games. Over is 10-3 in Lobos last 13 games on grass. Under is 16-5 in Lobos last 21 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 12-5 in Lobos last 17 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Lobos last 10 conference games.

Head to Head

• Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
• Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Mexico.
• Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Road team is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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Preview: North Texas at Southern Mississippi

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are ranked 46 on offense, averaging 458.3 yards per game. The Golden Eagles are averaging 178.7 yards rushing and 279.7 yards passing so far this season.
• The North Texas Mean Green are ranked 16 on offense, averaging 504.0 yards per game. The Mean Green are averaging 226.5 yards rushing and 277.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are 1-1 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Golden Eagles are averaging 31.0 scoring, and holding teams to 12.0 points scored on defense.
• The North Texas Mean Green are 0-2 while on the road this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Mean Green are averaging 23.0 scoring, and holding teams to 42.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - North Texas at Southern Mississippi

ATS Trends

North Texas

Mean Green are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Mean Green are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Mean Green are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Mean Green are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week. Mean Green are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Mean Green are 15-36 ATS in their last 51 games on turf. Mean Green are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Mean Green are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Mean Green are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Mean Green are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games.

Southern Mississippi

Golden Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Golden Eagles are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games in September. Golden Eagles are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Eagles are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Golden Eagles are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Golden Eagles are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Golden Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. Golden Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Eagles are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 conference games.

OU Trends

North Texas

Over is 4-0 in Mean Green last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Mean Green last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Mean Green last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Mean Green last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Mean Green last 6 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Mean Green last 5 games in September. Over is 8-3 in Mean Green last 11 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-2 in Mean Green last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in Mean Green last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-5 in Mean Green last 17 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

Southern Mississippi

Under is 6-0 in Golden Eagles last 6 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games in September. Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Golden Eagles last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Golden Eagles last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 home games.

Head to Head

• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Charlotte at Florida International

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Riccardo Silva Stadium, Miami, Florida

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Florida International Golden Panthers are ranked 96 on offense, averaging 357.0 yards per game. The Golden Panthers are averaging 123.3 yards rushing and 233.7 yards passing so far this season.
• The Charlotte 49ers are ranked 121 on offense, averaging 289.2 yards per game. The 49ers are averaging 159.0 yards rushing and 130.2 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Florida International Golden Panthers are 1-0 at home this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 1-1 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Golden Panthers are averaging 17.0 scoring, and holding teams to 10.0 points scored on defense.
• The Charlotte 49ers are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the 49ers are averaging 7.0 scoring, and holding teams to 39.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Charlotte at Florida International

ATS Trends

Charlotte

49ers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 road games. 49ers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 49ers are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 games overall. 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. 49ers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. 49ers are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. 49ers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. 49ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. 49ers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. 49ers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. 49ers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in September.

Florida International

Golden Panthers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Golden Panthers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Panthers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Panthers are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Golden Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Golden Panthers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Golden Panthers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Golden Panthers are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Golden Panthers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Panthers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Panthers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Golden Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.

OU Trends

Charlotte

Over is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 4-0 in 49ers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 conference games.

Florida International

Over is 8-1 in Golden Panthers last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 6-1 in Golden Panthers last 7 games in September. Over is 5-1 in Golden Panthers last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 12-4-1 in Golden Panthers last 17 home games. Under is 5-2 in Golden Panthers last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 28-12-1 in Golden Panthers last 41 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 7-3 in Golden Panthers last 10 conference games. Under is 16-7 in Golden Panthers last 23 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 37-18-1 in Golden Panthers last 56 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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Preview: South Alabama at Louisiana Tech

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, Louisiana

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are ranked 77 on offense, averaging 400.2 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 143.8 yards rushing and 256.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 110 on offense, averaging 328.0 yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 153.2 yards rushing and 174.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-1 at home this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Bulldogs are averaging 36.5 scoring, and holding teams to 40.5 points scored on defense.
• The South Alabama Jaguars are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Jaguars are averaging 27.0 scoring, and holding teams to 47.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - South Alabama at Louisiana Tech

ATS Trends

South Alabama

Jaguars are 16-35 ATS in their last 51 games on fieldturf. Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Jaguars are 10-27 ATS in their last 37 games overall. Jaguars are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Louisiana Tech

Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. S-Belt. Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Bulldogs are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf. Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

South Alabama

Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 road games. Under is 4-1-1 in Jaguars last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Jaguars last 8 games in September. Under is 6-2-1 in Jaguars last 9 games on fieldturf. Over is 9-3-2 in Jaguars last 14 games following a ATS loss. Over is 10-4 in Jaguars last 14 non-conference games. Over is 7-3-1 in Jaguars last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Louisiana Tech

Over is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 home games. Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 non-conference games. Over is 14-3 in Bulldogs last 17 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 vs. S-Belt. Over is 10-3 in Bulldogs last 13 games overall. Over is 15-5-2 in Bulldogs last 22 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 20-7-1 in Bulldogs last 28 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games in September. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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Preview: Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: FAU Football Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Florida Atlantic Owls are ranked 76 on offense, averaging 401.2 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 211.8 yards rushing and 189.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are ranked 105 on offense, averaging 341.5 yards per game. The Blue Raiders are averaging 114.2 yards rushing and 227.2 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Florida Atlantic Owls are 1-1 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Owls are averaging 32.0 scoring, and holding teams to 21.0 points scored on defense.
• The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-1 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Blue Raiders are averaging 16.5 scoring, and holding teams to 28.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic

ATS Trends

Middle Tennessee

Blue Raiders are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Blue Raiders are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in September. Blue Raiders are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Florida Atlantic

Owls are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Owls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Owls are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Owls are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 conference games. Owls are 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 games on grass. Owls are 2-13-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Owls are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Owls are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Middle Tennessee

Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games in September. Over is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Blue Raiders last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 games on grass. Over is 5-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Blue Raiders last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 13-4-1 in Blue Raiders last 18 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Blue Raiders last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 17-7-1 in Blue Raiders last 25 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Florida Atlantic

Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 conference games. Over is 5-2 in Owls last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Owls last 7 games following a straight up loss. Under is 29-14 in Owls last 43 games in September.

Head to Head

• Blue Raiders are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Florida Atlantic.
• Blue Raiders are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Florida Atlantic.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Spectrum Stadium, Orlando, Florida


Preview: Memphis at Central Florida

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

A pair of top-rated quarterbacks will lead their respective undefeated teams Saturday when Central Florida hosts Memphis in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams, a game that was rescheduled after the Sept. 9 meeting was postponed because of Hurricane Irma. UCF sophomore Milton McKenzie leads the conference in total offense at 318 yards per game while Memphis senior Riley Ferguson ranks third in passing, averaging 261 yards.


McKenzie enters the weekend ranked third in the nation at 10.55 yards per pass attempt while posting a 183.7 passer rating, sixth in FBS. The sophomore from Mililani, Hawaii, has completed 67 percent of his passes in the first two games with five touchdowns and one interception. Ferguson, a second year starter as well, has guided a Tigers’ offense that has scored at least 37 points in each of the first three games this season. For that trend to continue, he’ll have to solve a UCF defense that is tied for 12th in the nation in scoring defense (13.5) and has allowed only four third-down conversions in 25 tries this season.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: UCF -4


UCF (2-0): The Knights’ running attack took a big hit during last week’s victory at Maryland when starting tailback Jawon Hamilton was lost for this season after undergoing surgery on his leg Monday. That leaves UCF leaning on junior Taj McGowan, who recorded his first career multi-touchdown game last time out, and Adrian Killins as the tandem vying for playing time moving forward. Killins, a sophomore, scored four times as a freshman last season, including an 87-yard run at Michigan to tie the record for longest run from scrimmage in school history.
MEMPHIS (3-0): The Tigers' defense lost three starters in the season-opening victory against Louisiana-Monroe - linebacker Jackson Dillon, nose tackle Jared Gentry and linebacker Darian Porter – while starting cornerback Tim Gordon was lost to injury during practice. The latest to suffer a significant setback is senior safety Shaun Rupert, who was injured in last weekend’s victory against Southern Illinois and left the stadium on crutches. “This has just been crazy bad luck, in a sense," Memphis coach Mike Norvell told The Commercial Appeal. "The issues that we’ve had have nothing to do with training; we haven’t had many muscle injuries. It’s just truly freak injuries.’’


EXTRA POINTS
1. Central Florida leads the series 9-1, winning nine straight meetings from 2005-2013 after losing the first encounter in 1990.
2. Memphis WR Tony Pollard has returned two kickoff returns for TDs this season, giving him four in his career.
3. Tigers WR Phil Mayhue has caught a pass in 31 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in school history.


PREDICTION: UCF 35, Memphis 33