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    Trends - UL Lafayette at Mississippi

    ATS Trends
    UL Lafayette

    Ragin' Cajuns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November.
    Ragin' Cajuns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Ragin' Cajuns are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.
    Ragin' Cajuns are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    Ragin' Cajuns are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Ragin' Cajuns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Ragin' Cajuns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

    Mississippi

    Rebels are 9-21 ATS in their last 30 games in November.
    Rebels are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
    Rebels are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Rebels are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Rebels are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Rebels are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
    Rebels are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Rebels are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games.
    Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
    Rebels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.

    OU Trends
    UL Lafayette

    Under is 4-0 in Ragin' Cajuns last 4 games overall.
    Under is 6-0 in Ragin' Cajuns last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Over is 4-0 in Ragin' Cajuns last 4 vs. SEC.
    Under is 5-0 in Ragin' Cajuns last 5 games following a ATS win.
    Over is 6-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 7 non-conference games.
    Over is 5-1-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 7 games on grass.
    Under is 4-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 5 games following a straight up win.
    Over is 11-5 in Ragin' Cajuns last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

    Mississippi

    Over is 5-0 in Rebels last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 8-0 in Rebels last 8 games on grass.
    Over is 4-0 in Rebels last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 4-0 in Rebels last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 10-1 in Rebels last 11 home games.
    Over is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 vs. S-Belt.
    Over is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 non-conference games.
    Over is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 games in November.
    Over is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 15-5-1 in Rebels last 21 games overall.
    Under is 12-5 in Rebels last 17 games following a ATS win.

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    When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
    Where: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa

    Preview: Oklahoma State at Iowa State
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    Nov 8, 2017

    No. 21 Iowa State had a chance to control its own destiny in the race for a spot in the Big 12 championship game but suffered a disappointing loss at West Virginia last week. The Cyclones will try to bounce back by securing their third win over a top-15 opponent when they host No. 15 Oklahoma State on Saturday.

    Iowa State, which knocked off Oklahoma and TCU during a four-game winning streak to put itself in first place in the Big 12, could not muster the same effort at West Virginia last week in a 20-16 setback but quickly turned the page. "These kids keep grinding away, and I really appreciate that about them," Cyclones coach Matt Campbell told reporters. "I expect nothing less. They were really good (the day after the loss), and I think (they are) continuing to grow and understand what it takes to truly be successful." The Cowboys are coming off their own setback after a wild Bedlam showdown against rival Oklahoma saw them fall 62-52. "The competitive nature of this sport, it's difficult when you have games like that," Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy told reporters. "There are a lot of emotions involved. There's nobody in this stadium that wants to compete and win more than me, but I've been in this long enough to know that when we get what we're asking for out of our players, we as a staff have to have respect for that. We just came up a little bit short."

    TV: Noon, ET, ABC. LINE: Oklahoma State -6.5

    ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (7-2, 4-2 Big 12): The Cowboys came away from the Bedlam loss feeling confident in the way they played and confident in their leadership moving forward. "I think leadership is going to be huge this week," center Brad Lundblade told reporters after the loss. "It takes more leadership after you lose than it does after you win, honestly. We have great leadership and all different types of leaders in all of the different positions groups, so I have no doubt that we'll be ready to go next week." One leader is quarterback Mason Rudolph, who threw for 448 yards and five TDs in the loss and guides an offense second in the FBS in scoring average at 45.3 points.

    ABOUT IOWA STATE (6-3, 4-2): The Cyclones are going to need to generate more offense to keep up with the Cowboys and they failed to reach 20 points in either of their last two contests. Senior Kyle Kempt, who took over at quarterback after a loss to Texas in the Big 12 opener and guided the team to wins over Oklahoma and TCU, is completing 66.9 percent of his passes with 10 TDs and three interceptions but only found the end zone once last week. Kempt and the offense are hoping for a bounce-back performance from the Iowa State defense, which was carved up for 524 yards at West Virginia after limiting TCU to 307 in the previous contest.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Iowa State OL Josh Knipfel (ankle) is questionable.

    2. Oklahoma State RB Justice Hill ran for 228 yards last week and collected 100 or more yards rushing in five of six Big 12 games.

    3. The Cowboys took the last five in the series, including two at the Cyclones.

    PREDICTION: Oklahoma State 45, Iowa State 35

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    Trends - No. 15 Oklahoma State at No. 23 Iowa State

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    Oklahoma State

    Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
    Cowboys are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Cowboys are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Cowboys are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.
    Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
    Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.

    Iowa State

    Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
    Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Cyclones are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Cyclones are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
    Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Cyclones are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
    Cyclones are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games.
    Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
    Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    Cyclones are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

    OU Trends
    Oklahoma State

    Over is 8-1 in Cowboys last 9 games in November.
    Over is 11-2 in Cowboys last 13 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games on grass.
    Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
    Over is 7-2 in Cowboys last 9 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 6-2 in Cowboys last 8 road games.
    Under is 6-2 in Cowboys last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 games overall.
    Over is 15-6 in Cowboys last 21 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 15-6 in Cowboys last 21 conference games.

    Iowa State

    Under is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 games overall.
    Under is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 conference games.
    Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Under is 42-18-1 in Cyclones last 61 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 9-4 in Cyclones last 13 games on grass.

    Head to Head

    Favorite is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
    Home team is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.

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    When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
    Where: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania

    Preview: Rutgers at Penn State
    Gracenote
    Nov 8, 2017

    No. 13 Penn State has seen a promising season derailed by back-to-back narrow road losses, and it will try to take out its frustration at home against an improving Rutgers squad on Saturday. Following a late collapse in a damaging one-point loss at Ohio State, the Nittany Lions fell on a last-second field goal at Michigan State last Saturday, tumbling from No. 2 in the country to a likely afterthought for the College Football Playoff.

    "The fact that we've lost by a total of four points in the last two games just doesn't really mean much to us," senior wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins told reporters. "The games are in the past. Losses are in the past. Wins are in the past. What matters now is Rutgers." A defense that entered the game against the Buckeyes as the best in the nation in terms of scoring has given up 1,003 total yards in the losses, and stars Trace McSorley (three interceptions last week) and Saquon Barkley (107 rushing yards on 35 carries during the losing streak) have struggled to keep pace. Those two helped Penn State outgain Rutgers by a stunning 549-87 margin in a 39-0 win last season, the Lions' 10th straight victory in the series. Since a 56-0 loss at Ohio State, the Scarlet Knights have won three of their last four, including a 31-24 triumph over Maryland last week.

    TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Penn State -31

    ABOUT RUTGERS (4-5, 3-3 Big Ten): Gus Edwards ran for 109 yards against the Terrapins and hauled in the decisive 23-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter as the Scarlet Knights pulled within two victories of becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2014. "We have been saying that, that we can get into a bowl game," running back Robert Martin - who had 69 yards and a TD - told reporters. "We are the only people who believe in ourselves." Junior quarterback Giovanni Rescigno has thrown for over 100 yards in back-to-back games for the first time this season after amassing 107 and a TD pass against Maryland.

    ABOUT PENN STATE (7-2, 4-2): Barkley has fewer than 20 rushes in three of his last four games - including a season low-tying 14 last week - and his production in the passing game has leveled off as well. "Obviously, we want to get the ball in Saquon's hands as much as we possibly can," head coach James Franklin said at his weekly press conference. "But we won't force it. And once again, if people are taking so much time keeping Saquon from getting the ball, it creates other opportunities. I think Trace threw for about 400 yards last week. That's going to happen when you overcompensate, it creates opportunities in other areas." McSorley actually had 381 yards - a season high - but his three interceptions represented the most he has thrown in a game since the Rose Bowl last season.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Scarlet Knights DB Kiy Hester has three interceptions - two of which he returned for TDs - over a five-game span.

    2. Nittany Lions WR DaeSean Hamilton has five TD catches and three 100-yard efforts over his last five games.

    3. McSorley needs 140 passing yards to surpass Matt McGloin (6,390) and move into third place on the school's all-time list.\

    PREDICTION: Penn State 38, Rutgers 10

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    Trends - Rutgers at No. 13 Penn State

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    Rutgers

    Scarlet Knights are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
    Scarlet Knights are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
    Scarlet Knights are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Scarlet Knights are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
    Scarlet Knights are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
    Scarlet Knights are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Scarlet Knights are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games in November.
    Scarlet Knights are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.

    Penn State

    Nittany Lions are 9-0-2 ATS in their last 11 home games.
    Nittany Lions are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Nittany Lions are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Nittany Lions are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Nittany Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Nittany Lions are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Nittany Lions are 12-2-2 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
    Nittany Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Nittany Lions are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Nittany Lions are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 conference games.
    Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
    Nittany Lions are 16-4-2 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
    Nittany Lions are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Nittany Lions are 1-9-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss.

    OU Trends
    Rutgers

    Under is 7-1 in Scarlet Knights last 8 games on grass.
    Over is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games overall.
    Over is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 conference games.
    Over is 6-2 in Scarlet Knights last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Under is 17-8 in Scarlet Knights last 25 games in November.

    Penn State

    Over is 8-1 in Nittany Lions last 9 games in November.
    Over is 6-1 in Nittany Lions last 7 games following a straight up loss.
    Over is 13-3 in Nittany Lions last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 7-2 in Nittany Lions last 9 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 17-6 in Nittany Lions last 23 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games following a ATS loss.
    Over is 13-6 in Nittany Lions last 19 conference games.

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    When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
    Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

    Preview: North Carolina State at Boston College
    Gracenote
    Nov 8, 2017

    No. 24 North Carolina State came so close to a signature victory at home last week and now must regroup in a hurry to avoid another ACC defeat when it visits a surging Boston College team Saturday afternoon. The Wolfpack were within three points early in the fourth quarter and were driving down seven in the final minute against then-No. 5 Clemson before a late interception doomed their chances at an upset and a spot atop the ACC's Atlantic Division.

    There was some rumbling of poor officiating and even an accusation that the Tigers may have cheated with the use of laptops on the sidelines, but N.C. State has been forced to reset and turn its attention to the Eagles. "It's a team we didn't play well against last year," coach Dave Doeren told the media while referencing a 21-14 loss to Boston College in 2016. "They beat us and we didn't play well. We had had a lot of penalties, took touchdowns off the board on offense and defensively we gave up a halfback pass at the end of the game and a throwback play on a two-point play. They executed well, and we didn't." The Eagles have been executing extremely well of late with three straight wins while averaging 40.3 points. Freshman A.J. Dillon continued his surge with 149 rushing yards and a touchdown in a Friday night win over Florida State prior to a bye week.

    TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: North Carolina State -3

    ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA STATE (6-3, 4-1 ACC): Junior Ryan Finley is second in the ACC in passing yards (2,519), completions (220) and completion percentage (65.7) after he was 31-for-50 for 338 yards in last week's loss. His favorite target is sophomore Kelvin Harmon, who is second in the conference with 799 receiving yards, including an average of 124.5 over his last four games. Senior defensive end Bradley Chubb was held without a sack or a share of a sack for just the third time this season against Clemson, but he leads the league with 7.5 on the season and owns two sacks and a forced fumble in two previous games versus Boston College.

    ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (5-4, 3-3): After sharing the workload early in the season, Dillon has emerged as a true No. 1 back and is averaging 133 yards over a five-game span, during which he has found the end zone six times. Redshirt freshman quarterback Anthony Brown has five TD passes against one interception during the winning streak, but he's completed 30 percent of his passes or less in two of those contests. All-ACC defensive lineman Harold Landry missed the Florida State win with an ankle injury and coach Steve Addazio told reporters this week that Landry's status was "unclear."

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. The Eagles lead the series 9-5, including a 6-2 advantage at home.

    2. Finley has thrown all three of his interceptions this season in the last two games - both losses.

    3. The Eagles entered last year's meeting with a 12-game ACC losing streak, but they are 4-5 in conference play ever since.

    PREDICTION: Boston College 28, North Carolina State 27

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    Trends - No. 24 NC State at Boston College

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    NC State

    Wolfpack are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
    Wolfpack are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
    Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
    Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
    Wolfpack are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf.
    Wolfpack are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

    Boston College

    Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
    Eagles are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
    Eagles are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Eagles are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
    Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
    Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
    Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
    Eagles are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Eagles are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    Eagles are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

    OU Trends
    NC State

    Under is 9-1 in Wolfpack last 10 conference games.
    Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 games overall.
    Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 road games.
    Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 games following a ATS win.
    Under is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games in November.
    Under is 5-2 in Wolfpack last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 5-2 in Wolfpack last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 5-2 in Wolfpack last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

    Boston College

    Under is 5-0 in Eagles last 5 games following a bye week.
    Under is 8-1 in Eagles last 9 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 7-2 in Eagles last 9 games in November.
    Under is 16-5 in Eagles last 21 home games.
    Under is 19-6-2 in Eagles last 27 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
    Under is 21-7-1 in Eagles last 29 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 37-13-1 in Eagles last 51 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Under is 9-4 in Eagles last 13 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 36-16-1 in Eagles last 53 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 34-16-2 in Eagles last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
    Under is 38-18-2 in Eagles last 58 conference games.
    Under is 42-20-1 in Eagles last 63 games on fieldturf.
    Under is 31-15-1 in Eagles last 47 games following a ATS win.
    Under is 67-33-2 in Eagles last 102 games overall.

    Head to Head

    Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
    Home team is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
    Wolfpack are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Boston College.

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    When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
    Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

    Preview: Michigan State at Ohio State
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    Nov 8, 2017

    The co-leaders of the Big Ten’s East Division clash when No. 16 Michigan State travels to face No. 11 Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans pulled into a tie with the Buckeyes when they upset Penn State 27-24 at home last weekend while Ohio State was dominated by Iowa 55-24 on the road.

    Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio’s squad usually relies on a hard-nosed defense and a relentless running game, but quarterback Brian Lewerke has been red hot over the last two weeks, throwing for a school-record 445 yards two weeks ago before settling for an even 400 in the win over the Nittany Lions. Not that the Spartans aren’t tough defensively, ranking third in the country in rushing defense - allowing just 87 yards a game. They’ll be tested by the Buckeyes, though, who are 20th in the nation in rushing offense at 235.3 yards a contest and are led by freshman J.K. Dobbins’ 914 yards. While Urban Meyer’s squad is averaging a Big Ten-best 43.8 points and 549 yards of offense, Michigan State has been able to hold Ohio State in check in recent years while holding the Buckeyes to 17 or fewer points in four of their last six meetings.

    TV: Noon ET, Fox. LINE: Ohio State -15.5

    ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten): While Lewerke is rightfully getting a lot of credit for the surge in the Spartans' passing game, the team's young receiving corps also deserves some kudos for their play as the team has uncovered a new wrinkle to its offense. Darrell Stewart Jr. had 11 catches for 98 yards and freshman Cody White added nine for 165 yards and two touchdowns while Felton Davis III registered eight receptions for 95 yards and a pair of scores against Northwestern. It was Davis as the dominant pass catcher with 12 grabs for 181 yards and a score while seven other players had receptions against Penn State, showing the Spartans' depth and the difficult task the Ohio State defense will have shutting down a suddenly red-hot passing game.

    ABOUT OHIO STATE (7-2, 5-1): There were a lot of position groups to blame after the blowout loss to Iowa, but one that came under a lot of scrutiny was the Buckeyes' linebackers. Starters Chris Worley, Dante Booker and Jerome Baker had trouble covering Iowa tight ends, who caught four touchdowns in the contest, and simply didn't play up to the level they expect of themselves. The trio of two seniors and one junior (Baker) must raise their level of play against Michigan State, which has had big rushing days against Ohio State in the past and now boasts a running quarterback in Lewerke that the Buckeyes will have to keep a constant eye on.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Sophomore LB Joe Bachie continues to be Mr. Everything for the Michigan State defense, leading the team with 77 tackles and two forced fumbles, ranking second in tackles for loss (7.5) and tying for third in sacks (3).

    2. Ohio State ranks eighth in the country in tackles for loss with 74, led by DL Nick Bosa's 10.5 and DE Sam Hubbard's 6.5.

    3. In the six regular-season meetings between the two schools since 2008, the visiting team has won each time.

    PREDICTION: Ohio State 24, Michigan State 21

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    Trends - No. 16 Michigan State at No. 11 Ohio State

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    Michigan State

    Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Spartans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Spartans are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in November.
    Spartans are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Spartans are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Spartans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Spartans are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
    Spartans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.

    Ohio State

    Buckeyes are 25-11-1 ATS in their last 37 games following a straight up loss.
    Buckeyes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Buckeyes are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Buckeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
    Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
    Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
    Buckeyes are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

    OU Trends
    Michigan State

    Under is 7-1 in Spartans last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Spartans last 5 road games.
    Under is 4-1 in Spartans last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 6-2 in Spartans last 8 games on fieldturf.
    Under is 5-2 in Spartans last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-2 in Spartans last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

    Ohio State

    Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 games overall.
    Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 games on fieldturf.
    Over is 5-0 in Buckeyes last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
    Over is 7-0 in Buckeyes last 7 conference games.
    Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 games in November.
    Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 home games.
    Over is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 games following a ATS loss.

    Head to Head

    Underdog is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
    Road team is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

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    Preview: Indiana at Illinois
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    While first-year Indiana coach Tom Allen can take a certain amount of comfort in how relatively competitive his team has been during Big Ten play, second-year coach Lovie Smith's young Illinois squad has given him little reason to believe it can stop its long conference losing streak. The only two Big Ten teams still looking for their first win in league action face each other Saturday when the Hoosiers visit the Fighting Illini.

    Indiana may be in the midst of a four-game losing streak, but the first three setbacks during that stretch came by a combined 18 points - including a seven-point defeat against No. 22 Michigan and an eight-point loss at No. 16 Michigan State. The Hoosiers were at it again for a while last weekend, trailing third-ranked Wisconsin by seven early in the fourth quarter before the Badgers rolled off 21 unanswered points over the final 10:15 to pull away 45-17. Illinois, which has started a FBS-high and school-record 16 true freshmen this season, has failed to score more than 17 points in all but one conference game thus far and has dropped nine straight Big Ten battles dating back to last season. The Illini suffered their seventh straight loss overall this season in a 29-10 decision at Purdue last weekend - their sixth double-digit defeat over that span.

    TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Indiana -9.

    ABOUT INDIANA (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten): Richard Lagow, who started the first four games of the season, got the start last week after freshman Peyton Ramsey (leg) was injured two games ago and is expected to keep the job versus Illinois after throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns versus the Badgers. Simmie Cobbs Jr. is tied for first in the conference with 59 receptions and tied for seventh with six touchdown catches, while fellow junior wideout Luke Timian ranks third in the Big Ten with 54 receptions. Safety Chase Dutra recorded 10 or more stops for the third time in four weeks with a career-high 15 against Wisconsin, while Allen applauded the effort of linebackers Tegray Scales (12 tackles) and Chris Covington (nine) - each of whom played all 80 defensive snaps.

    ABOUT ILLINOIS (2-7, 0-6): Cam Thomas saw his first extended action under center in place of Jeff George Jr. last week, finishing 10-of-20 for 159 yards while rushing 14 times for 30 yards en route to becoming only the fourth Illinois true freshman to start a game at quarterback in program history. Ricky Smalling extended his streak of hauling in at least one 20-yard reception to five straight games and leads the team with 415 yards receiving; his 16.6 yards per catch is the second-best mark among FBS true freshmen. With leading rusher Mike Epstein (foot) likely done for the season and second-leading rusher Ra'Von Bonner (concussion) missing the last two games, Kendrick Foster has amassed 139 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries against Wisconsin and Purdue.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Indiana is the only FBS program that has faced three top-five opponents and one of two teams to face five ranked foes this season.

    2. The Illini are tied for first in the country with 14 forced fumbles and rank eighth in FBS with three blocked kicks.

    3. Cobbs (T-13th) and Timian (26th) are one of four sets of teammates to rank inside the top 30 in receptions nationally.

    PREDICTION: Indiana 27, Illinois 17

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    ATS Trends
    Indiana

    Hoosiers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
    Hoosiers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    Hoosiers are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
    Hoosiers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
    Hoosiers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Hoosiers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Hoosiers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
    Hoosiers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
    Hoosiers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
    Hoosiers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
    Hoosiers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
    Hoosiers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.

    Illinois

    Fighting Illini are 17-36 ATS in their last 53 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
    Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
    Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Fighting Illini are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games.
    Fighting Illini are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
    Fighting Illini are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
    Fighting Illini are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
    Fighting Illini are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Fighting Illini are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in November.

    OU Trends
    Indiana

    Over is 6-1 in Hoosiers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Under is 5-1 in Hoosiers last 6 road games.
    Over is 5-1 in Hoosiers last 6 games on fieldturf.
    Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
    Under is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Hoosiers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    Over is 7-2 in Hoosiers last 9 games in November.
    Under is 8-3 in Hoosiers last 11 games following a straight up loss.
    Over is 14-6-1 in Hoosiers last 21 games following a double-digit loss at home.
    Over is 36-16 in Hoosiers last 52 games following a ATS loss.
    Over is 11-5 in Hoosiers last 16 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

    Illinois

    Under is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 5-1 in Fighting Illini last 6 home games.
    Over is 9-2 in Fighting Illini last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 7-2 in Fighting Illini last 9 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 6-2 in Fighting Illini last 8 games on fieldturf.
    Over is 7-3 in Fighting Illini last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Under is 13-6 in Fighting Illini last 19 games following a ATS loss.

    Head to Head

    Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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    Preview: Florida at South Carolina
    Gracenote
    Nov 9, 2017

    While the top spot in the SEC East is already accounted for, South Carolina still has some bowl jockeying to do as it hosts conference rival Florida on Saturday afternoon. The Gamecocks were worthy opponents in last week's 24-10 loss to No. 1 Georgia and have two winnable games ahead before wrapping up their regular-season schedule against powerhouse Clemson.

    Will Muschamp's crew couldn't do much on offense against the vaunted Bulldogs - not many teams have - but the South Carolina defense was impressive in its own right, limiting Georgia to its second-lowest point total of the season. The Bulldogs needed 53 carries to amass 242 yards on the ground, and relied on a pair of TD passes from Jake Fromm to remain unbeaten on the season. "We made Jake Fromm play quarterback," South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said afterward. "And I compliment Jake: He played extremely well." That's something the Gators can't say; they've dropped four straight and have surrendered a whopping 88 points in back-to-back losses to Georgia and Missouri.

    TV: Noon ET, CBS. LINE: South Carolina -7

    ABOUT FLORIDA (3-5, 3-4 SEC): Things couldn't get much worse in Gainesville, with interim head coach Randy Shannon watching the Gators come out flat one week after Jim McElwain was fired following the 42-7 loss to the Bulldogs. If that weren't enough, linebacker David Reese lambasted his team following the Tigers defeat, telling reporters: "It's sometimes disappointing when everybody doesn't want to come together and just play for each other. That's sad to see. We've still got a lot to play for. Me personally and our defense, we want to play for those guys. We can't have appearances like we just had. That's unacceptable." Left guard Brett Heggie will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a leg injury in the loss to Missouri.

    ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (6-3, 4-3): It won't help their 2017 bowl prospects, but wide receiver Deebo Samuel announced last weekend he'll be returning to the Gamecocks next season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a fractured fibula that limited him to three games this season. Tight end Hayden Hurst was named a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the most outstanding player who began his collegiate career as a walk-on; he has 30 catches for 421 yards and two touchdowns and posted a 7-for-93 line in the loss to the Bulldogs. Quarterback Jake Bentley will look to get back on track after throwing just one touchdown pass against three interceptions over his last three games.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Bentley ranks fourth in the SEC in passing yards (1,986).

    2. The Gamecocks have allowed foes to convert 45.5 percent of their third-down chances, 115th among FBS teams.

    3. Shannon has tabbed QB Malik Zaire to make his second consecutive start.

    PREDICTION: South Carolina 27, Florida 20

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    ATS Trends
    Florida

    Gators are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
    Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
    Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
    Gators are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
    Gators are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
    Gators are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Gators are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
    Gators are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
    Gators are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

    South Carolina

    Gamecocks are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
    Gamecocks are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
    Gamecocks are 3-0-2 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
    Gamecocks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
    Gamecocks are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Gamecocks are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
    Gamecocks are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Gamecocks are 1-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

    OU Trends
    Florida

    Under is 5-1 in Gators last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
    Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games following a straight up loss.
    Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Under is 7-2 in Gators last 9 road games.
    Under is 16-5 in Gators last 21 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 11-4 in Gators last 15 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 8-3 in Gators last 11 games on grass.
    Under is 21-8 in Gators last 29 games in November.
    Under is 9-4 in Gators last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
    Under is 9-4 in Gators last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.

    South Carolina

    Over is 6-0 in Gamecocks last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-1 in Gamecocks last 6 games following a straight up loss.
    Under is 13-3 in Gamecocks last 16 games following a ATS win.
    Under is 16-5 in Gamecocks last 21 conference games.
    Under is 6-2 in Gamecocks last 8 games overall.
    Under is 9-3 in Gamecocks last 12 games in November.
    Over is 3-1-1 in Gamecocks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Over is 6-2 in Gamecocks last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Under is 5-2 in Gamecocks last 7 games on grass.
    Under is 12-5 in Gamecocks last 17 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

    Head to Head

    Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in South Carolina.
    Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
    Road team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
    Gators are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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    Preview: Arkansas at LSU
    Gracenote
    Nov 8, 2017

    LSU has played much better football since the upset loss to Troy and looks to finish the regular season with three straight victories, starting with an SEC matchup against visiting Arkansas on Saturday in the Battle for the Golden Boot. The 25th-ranked Tigers followed up the 24-21 loss to Troy with three consecutive wins and gave No. 1 Alabama all it could handle before succumbing in a 14-point loss last week.

    “I’m excited about this football team,” LSU coach Ed Orgeron told reporters. “I’m excited to be in the locker room before the game, during the game and after the game. Love their attitude, love the way they held their head up high.” The Tigers have outgained their opponents in eight of nine games, including last week when they accumulated 306 yards against Alabama, and will need another strong performance against a desperate Arkansas team. The Razorbacks have won two straight by one point, including a 39-38 non-conference victory over Coastal Carolina last week, and need at least two victories in the final three contests to become bowl eligible. Arkansas is in the middle of pack offensively in the SEC, but has given up at least 37 points in all five league games and averaged 43.2 against in the last five contests overall.

    TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: LSU -16.5

    ABOUT ARKANSAS (4-5, 1-4 SEC): Senior quarterback Austin Allen, who threw for 3,430 yards last season, could return after missing the last four games with a shoulder injury but freshman Cole Kelley has played admirably (59.6 percent completion percentage, eight TDs, three interceptions). Junior wide receiver Jonathan Nance is the top target no matter who is under center with 33 catches, 497 yards and five TD receptions. The Razorbacks boast a balanced rushing attack, led by sophomore Devwah Whaley (428 yards, four TDs) and senior David Williams (425, five).

    ABOUT LSU (6-3, 3-2): Senior Danny Etling completed 12-of-26 passes for 137 yards and an interception after connecting on 58.5 percent of his tosses with four TDs and no picks during the team’s three-game winning streak. Junior Derrius Guice boasts 782 yards and six TDs on the ground to move into sixth on the school’s all-time list (2,605) while senior Darrel Williams is next with 559 yards and six scores. Senior receiver D.J. Chark is Etling’s top option through the air with 25 receptions for 588 yards for the Tigers, who are averaging 25.4 points to rank 10th in the league.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. LSU LB Arden Key is tied with Gabe Northern for third in school history with 21 sacks and two away from second.

    2. The Razorbacks are 14th and last in the SEC in sacks (12) and in sacks allowed (28).

    3. The Tigers have won 12 of the 20 Battles for the Golden Boot and are 38-22-2 all-time versus Arkansas.

    PREDICTION: LSU 38, Arkansas 20

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    Arkansas

    Razorbacks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Razorbacks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.
    Razorbacks are 23-11 ATS in their last 34 games in November.
    Razorbacks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Razorbacks are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
    Razorbacks are 1-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Razorbacks are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Razorbacks are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.

    Louisiana State

    Tigers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
    Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Tigers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
    Tigers are 1-5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

    OU Trends
    Arkansas

    Over is 6-1 in Razorbacks last 7 games overall.
    Over is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 conference games.
    Over is 10-3 in Razorbacks last 13 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Over is 5-2 in Razorbacks last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Over is 9-4 in Razorbacks last 13 games following a straight up win.
    Over is 38-18-1 in Razorbacks last 57 games on grass.

    Louisiana State

    Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 games in November.
    Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Over is 9-3-1 in Tigers last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Under is 8-3-2 in Tigers last 13 home games.
    Under is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games following a straight up loss.
    Under is 18-7-1 in Tigers last 26 conference games.
    Under is 17-7-2 in Tigers last 26 games overall.
    Under is 14-6-2 in Tigers last 22 games on grass.

    Head to Head

    Razorbacks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Louisiana State.
    Razorbacks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
    Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Louisiana State.

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    Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Preview: Nebraska at Minnesota
    Gracenote
    Nov 8, 2017

    At certain points this season Nebraska and Minnesota had reason to believe they would be able to at least qualify for a bowl game. With both programs facing an uphill battle the rest of the way to achieve that goal, the Cornhuskers and Golden Gophers square off in Minneapolis on Saturday in what amounts to be a postseason elimination game.

    Nebraska blew a golden opportunity to put itself within one game of bowl eligibility last weekend, failing to hold a fourth-quarter lead or finish off a potential go-ahead scoring drive late in regulation en route to a 27-24 overtime loss to Northwestern. Instead, the Cornhuskers, who need to win one of their final two games - No. 13 Penn State and Iowa - in addition to this contest to reach six victories, face the strong possibility of their second losing season in three years under coach Mike Riley. Minnesota started the season with three straight wins under new coach P.J. Fleck, but it has since dropped five of six, with only a home win versus West division cellar-dweller Illinois over that stretch. The Gophers, who are coming off their worst showing of the season surrendering a season-high 371 rushing yards in a 33-10 defeat at Michigan last weekend, end their season with matchups against Northwestern and third-ranked Wisconsin.

    TV: Noon ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Minnesota -2.5.

    ABOUT NEBRASKA (4-5, 3-3 Big Ten): Junior wideout Stanley Morgan Jr. (team-high marks of 43 catches, 690 receiving yards and seven touchdowns) tallied four receptions last weekend to push his career total to 101, becoming only the 10th player in school history to top 100; his 1,447 career receiving yards already ranks 10th on the Cornhuskers' all-time list. After 19 carries for 32 yards in his previous two outings, Devine Ozigbo returned to a workhorse role against Northwestern with 23 attempts for 72 yards, allowing him to become the 65th Cornhusker to run for at least 1,000 yards in his career. Senior linebacker Marcus Newby tied a career high with 10 tackles and ran an interception back 48 yards for a touchdown - the longest such score for a Nebraska player since 2009.

    ABOUT MINNESOTA (4-5, 1-5): Sophomore Tyler Johnson is far and away the Gophers' top receiver, as his 32 receptions are 19 more than any other Minnesota player, while his 620 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns account for 46.8 and 77.8 percent of the team's totals in those respective categories. Sophomore quarterback Demry Croft relieved an ineffective Conor Rhoda four games ago and went 11-of-20 from 163 yards and three TDs over the final two-plus quarters against Michigan State, but he is a combined 19-of-55 for 260 yards and one score in three games since. Linebacker Thomas Barber, who leads Minnesota with 82 tackles and nine tackles for loss, paces the Big Ten and ranks sixth in FBS with 57 solo stops.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Nebraska WR/KR JD Spielman needs 105 more all-purpose yards to break Ahman Green's school freshman record of 1,259 set back in 1995.

    2. Minnesota ranks among the top three teams in FBS in fewest penalty yards (277, third), fewest penalties per game (3.67, tied for first) and fewest penalties (33, second).

    3. At his current pace of 262.8 passing yards, Cornhuskers QB Tanner Lee will finish with 3,153 - a total that would place him third on the school's all-time single-season list.

    PREDICTION: Nebraska 27, Minnesota 24

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    Nebraska

    Cornhuskers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    Cornhuskers are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 road games.
    Cornhuskers are 14-6-2 ATS in their last 22 games following a ATS loss.
    Cornhuskers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
    Cornhuskers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
    Cornhuskers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
    Cornhuskers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
    Cornhuskers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Cornhuskers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Cornhuskers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.

    Minnesota

    Golden Gophers are 8-1-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
    Golden Gophers are 22-6-2 ATS in their last 30 games in November.
    Golden Gophers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
    Golden Gophers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Golden Gophers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss.
    Golden Gophers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
    Golden Gophers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
    Golden Gophers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
    Golden Gophers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
    Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Golden Gophers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
    Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

    OU Trends
    Nebraska

    Under is 5-0 in Cornhuskers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Under is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
    Under is 12-4-1 in Cornhuskers last 17 conference games.

    Minnesota

    Over is 5-1 in Golden Gophers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
    Under is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Over is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games in November.
    Over is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 conference games.
    Over is 12-5 in Golden Gophers last 17 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 9-4 in Golden Gophers last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

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    When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
    Where: Spectrum Stadium, Orlando, Florida

    Preview: Connecticut at Central Florida
    Gracenote
    Nov 8, 2017

    Central Florida's march toward a potential perfect season continues on Saturday when the 14th-ranked Knights host Connecticut in an American Athletic Conference contest. Giving the way the season has gone for both teams, this one figures to be no contest for UCF.

    Conference games this season have been a struggle for UConn, back under the guidance of head coach Randy Edsall, with four losses by a combined score of 197-117. Overall, the Huskies have allowed an average of 39.2 points in six AAC games this season. UCF owns the highest scoring offense in FBS and is averaging 43.2 points per game in five conference games. The Knights have outscored conference opponents 216-102 and have not allowed more than 24 points in an AAC game this season.

    TV: Noon ET, ESPNU. LINE: UCF -38.5

    ABOUT CONNECTICUT (3-6, 2-4 AAC): The Huskies are getting plenty of contributions from a class of freshman that has many already looking forward to the future of the program. Running backs Nate Hopkins (redshirt) and Kevin Mensah have combined for 10 touchdowns and 670 yards on the ground while receivers Quayvon Skanes, Keyion Dixon and Mason Donaldson have a combined 64 receptions and 703 yards. Including the defense, the Huskies have five different freshmen who have scored at least one touchdown this season.

    ABOUT CENTRAL FLORIDA (8-0, 5-0): The UCF offense, ranked fifth in the nation at 540.4 yards per game, seemingly sets a new standard every week. In last week's victory at SMU, the Knights pulled off a feat not done since the 2013 Fiesta Bowl victory against Baylor as UCF had a 300-yard passer (McKenzie Milton), 100-yard rusher (Adrian Killins, Jr.) and 100-yard receiver (Tre'Quan Smith). The victory against SMU also set a new season-high in total offense for UCF with 615, the second time this season the Knights piled up more than 600 yards and the fourth time they surpassed 500 yards in a game.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Milton is the sixth quarterback in school history to register four or more 300-yard passing games in a season. Only three have five or more - Daunte Culpepper (twice), Ryan Schneider and Blake Bortles.

    2. Connecticut is 3-25 all-time against ranked teams at the time of the meeting with the only three victories coming in 2015 versus Houston, 2002 at Louisville and 2007 against South Florida.

    3. A UCF win would match the school record for consecutive victories at nine, set in 2013 when the Knights finished a 12-1 season with a victory against Baylor in the Fiesta Bowl.

    PREDICTION: UCF 55, Connecticut 13

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    Trends - Connecticut at No. 12 Central Florida

    ATS Trends
    Connecticut

    Huskies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
    Huskies are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
    Huskies are 19-46-2 ATS in their last 67 games overall.
    Huskies are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss.
    Huskies are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games on grass.
    Huskies are 7-22-1 ATS in their last 30 road games.
    Huskies are 11-38-2 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Huskies are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home.
    Huskies are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
    Huskies are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
    Huskies are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in November.
    Huskies are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

    Central Florida

    Knights are 6-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
    Knights are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Knights are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Knights are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
    Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
    Knights are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
    Knights are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
    Knights are 12-26-1 ATS in their last 39 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Knights are 13-29 ATS in their last 42 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Knights are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Knights are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS loss.
    Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
    Knights are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

    OU Trends
    Connecticut

    Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games overall.
    Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games on grass.
    Under is 6-1 in Huskies last 7 games in November.
    Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games following a ATS win.
    Under is 14-3 in Huskies last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
    Under is 11-4 in Huskies last 15 games following a double-digit loss at home.
    Under is 15-6 in Huskies last 21 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 20-9 in Huskies last 29 games following a straight up loss.

    Central Florida

    Under is 6-0 in Knights last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
    Under is 6-1 in Knights last 7 games in November.
    Under is 6-1 in Knights last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 5-1 in Knights last 6 games following a ATS loss.
    Under is 13-3 in Knights last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Over is 4-1 in Knights last 5 games on grass.
    Under is 9-3 in Knights last 12 home games.
    Under is 9-3 in Knights last 12 conference games.
    Under is 8-3 in Knights last 11 games following a straight up win.
    Under is 5-2 in Knights last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
    Under is 9-4 in Knights last 13 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
    Under is 11-5 in Knights last 16 games overall.

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    Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

    Preview: Texas Tech vs Baylor
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    Texas Tech and Baylor will likely light up the scoreboard Saturday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Texas Farm Bureau Shootout has lived up to its name as Texas Tech and Baylor are averaging a combined 95.1 points in the neutral-site game in the past seven seasons.

    The Red Raiders can help continue to that streak, ranked fifth nationally in passing offense and 17th in scoring despite a four-game losing streak. Nic Shimonek joins three other Big 12 quarterbacks in the nation's top five for passing yards while Keke Coutee has five touchdown receptions of 40 yards or more. The Bears, who snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating Kansas last week, enter the weekend with the 121st ranked defense, allowing 479.4 yards. Freshman quarterback Charlie Brewer will likely start his second game, but coach Matt Rhule is monitoring sophomore Zach Smith's recovery from a shoulder injury.

    TV: Noon ET, Fox Sports Network. LINE: Texas Tech -7

    ABOUT TEXAS TECH (4-5, 1-5 Big 12): Shimonek (3,068 yards, 26 touchdowns, seven interceptions) has thrown four touchdowns in back-to-back games after being held without a scoring pass in the loss to Iowa State. Coutee (69 catches, 1,026 yards, nine touchdowns) and Dylan Cantrell have combined for 15 touchdown catches. Justin Stockton leads the Red Raiders with 525 rushing yards, but Tre King (504 yards, three touchdowns) has headlined with 184 rushing yards in the past two weeks while Desmond Nisby has a team-high seven rushing touchdowns.

    ABOUT BAYLOR (1-8, 1-5): Brewer (646 yards, five touchdowns, one interception) threw for 315 yards and three scores against Kansas after Smith (1,458 yards, eight touchdowns, seven interceptions) started the previous six games. Denzel Mims, who is expected to play Saturday after being helped off the field in the third quarter of the Kansas win, leads Baylor with 43 catches for 849 yards and seven touchdowns. Senior Taylor Young (51 tackles, three sacks) recorded 10 tackles and three tackles for loss last week after moving from outside linebacker to middle linebacker.

    EXTRA POINTS

    1. Texas Tech has missed at least one kick in each of its losses during its four-game skid, a total of five field goals and two extra points by four different kickers.

    2. Mims has four 100-yard performances in his past six games and has four touchdowns catches of 40 or more yards.

    3. The Red Raiders have tallied at least 600 yards of total offense in each of their past three meetings with Baylor.

    PREDICTION: Texas Tech 45, Baylor 38

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