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Trends - Texas Tech vs Baylor

ATS Trends
Texas Tech

Red Raiders are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Red Raiders are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in November.
Red Raiders are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games on fieldturf.
Red Raiders are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Red Raiders are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 neutral site games.
Red Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Red Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Baylor

Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Bears are 27-13 ATS in their last 40 games on fieldturf.
Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Bears are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Bears are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Bears are 2-8 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas Tech

Over is 4-0 in Red Raiders last 4 games in November.
Over is 14-2 in Red Raiders last 16 neutral site games.
Over is 4-1 in Red Raiders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Red Raiders last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Red Raiders last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 20-8 in Red Raiders last 28 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-3 in Red Raiders last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Baylor

Under is 5-0 in Bears last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 7-1 in Bears last 8 neutral site games.
Under is 6-1 in Bears last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Bears last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Bears last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 19-9 in Bears last 28 games in November.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Red Raiders are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings in Baylor.
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Preview: Duke at Army
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Duke has had some success after a bye week in the last six seasons and hopes the trend continues when it travels to West Point, N.Y. to take on red-hot Army on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils have suffered five straight losses after opening the campaign with four wins in a row, but is 5-1 after its last six bye weeks as it takes on Army’s triple-option offense that leads the nation in rushing.

“This team is talented,” Duke’s sophomore quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw for only 82 yards in the 24-3 loss to Virginia Tech on Oct. 28 before the break, told reporters. “We have a lot of winners in our locker room and people who are capable of getting this season back where it needs to go.” The Blue Devils’ defense, which is led by sophomore linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (86 tackles), will have to contend with a ground attack that rushed for at least 300 yards in seven of nine games and averages 365.4. The Black Knights have won five games in a row overall for the first time since 1996, but dropped a 13-6 decision at Duke last season with just 165 yards on the ground after losing to the Blue Devils 44-3 in 2015. “They’ve made it very difficult for us to move the ball the past couple years,” Army coach Jeff Monken told reporters. “It is going to take a great effort for us to win. Hopefully our guys are up for it.”

TV: Noon ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Duke -3

ABOUT DUKE (4-5): The Blue Devils have lost three of the games by seven points, but the rushing attack has averaged just 96 yards the past three contests and Jones owns five interceptions and three touchdown passes during the losing streak. Senior running back Shaun Wilson leads the ground attack with 586 yards and five scores while the top target for Jones is junior T.J. Rahming (47 catches, 579 yards). Giles-Harris is tied for 16th in the nation with 9.6 tackles per game and safety Jeremy McDuffie has picked off three passes for the Blue Devils, who allow 142.1 yards on the ground.

ABOUT ARMY (7-2): The rushing attack gets most of the headlines for the Black Knights, but the defense came up big last week to end Air Force’s 306-game scoring streak with a 21-0 road victory and has averaged 18.9 points against. Senior linebacker Alex Aukerman boasts six of the team’s 18 sacks and junior linebacker James Nachtigal has 73 tackles to lead Army, which is going to back-to-back bowls for the first time since 1984-85. Senior quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw had 265 yards rushing last week against Air Force to push his season total to 1,132 with eight touchdowns.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Blue Devils are 19-2 in their last 21 regular-season, non-conference games.

2. The Black Knights have not completed a pass in four games this season and went 3-1 in those outings.

3. Duke is 13-10-1 against Army, but has won nine of the last 11 meetings.

PREDICTION: Duke 23, Army 21

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Trends - Duke at Army

ATS Trends
Duke

Blue Devils are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. INDEP.
Blue Devils are 12-0 ATS in their last 12 games on fieldturf.
Blue Devils are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Blue Devils are 22-6-1 ATS in their last 29 non-conference games.
Blue Devils are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Blue Devils are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Blue Devils are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Devils are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Blue Devils are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Blue Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Blue Devils are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Blue Devils are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Blue Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Army

Black Knights are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win.
Black Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Black Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. ACC.
Black Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Black Knights are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
Black Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Black Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Black Knights are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Black Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Black Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Duke

Under is 7-0 in Blue Devils last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-0 in Blue Devils last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 9-1 in Blue Devils last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Devils last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Devils last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Devils last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 21-9 in Blue Devils last 30 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 9-4 in Blue Devils last 13 vs. INDEP.
Under is 9-4 in Blue Devils last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Army

Over is 4-0 in Black Knights last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-0 in Black Knights last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Black Knights last 4 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-0 in Black Knights last 5 vs. ACC.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Head to Head

Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 12:20 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Preview: Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

No. 17 Virginia Tech looks for a much better experience on the road this week at Georgia Tech, considering last week’s visit to Miami resulted in a 28-10 defeat on the field and a travel nightmare after the game that delayed the Hokies’ arrival back home until Sunday afternoon. The scenario is less than ideal considering Georgia Tech’s triple-option offense that is third in the nation in rushing, but coach Justin Fuente said he is relying on his veterans to lead this week.

“As a head coach, you’ve got to weigh the good with the bad,” Fuente told reporters Monday after the Hokies – who were the nation’s No. 2 scoring defense entering last weekend – were gashed for 429 yards. “That’s what we have do all the time every single week, trying to figure out the best way to get your team knowing what to do and playing good.” Georgia Tech has not played well of late, dropping three of its past four, and must win two of its final three games in order to become bowl eligible. “That’s life,” Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson told reporters Tuesday. “If you don’t learn to deal with adversity, you’re not going to make it very far.” The Yellow Jackets blew a 15-point second-half lead in last week’s 40-36 loss at Virginia, rallying to take the lead with 3:10 remaining before giving up a 64-yard touchdown drive in just five plays.

TV: 12:20 p.m. ET, ACC Network. LINE: Virginia Tech -3

ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (7-2, 3-2 ACC): Freshman quarterback Josh Jackson leads all FBS freshmen with 2,229 passing yards and 17 touchdowns – both school records for a freshman. The Hokies are tied for third in the ACC in scoring at 32.6 points per game and, despite last week’s struggles, continue leading the conference in points allowed per contest (13.3). Linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka has six career fumble recoveries and five career interceptions, leading a defense allowing just 300.6 yards per game.

ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (4-4, 3-3): Quarterback TaQuon Marshall completed just six passes last week but threw for 179 yards and added 143 rushing yards, and his 870 yards rushing ranks fourth all time among quarterbacks in school history in a single season. The Yellow Jackets are averaging 331.9 yards rushing per contest, but have surrendered 28.3 points per game in their past four contests. Linebacker Bruce Jordan-Swilling recorded a career-high 11 tackles with a forced fumble, fumble recovery, interception and defensive touchdown last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The road team has won the past four games in the series.

2. Virginia Tech’s two losses have come against No. 6 Miami and No. 4 Clemson, two schools that are a combined 16-1 this season.

3. Three of Georgia Tech’s four losses have come by a combined total of six points.

PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 37, Georgia Tech 28

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Trends - No. 17 Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech

ATS Trends
Virginia Tech

Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Hokies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Hokies are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Georgia Tech

Yellow Jackets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Yellow Jackets are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
Yellow Jackets are 6-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Yellow Jackets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Yellow Jackets are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Yellow Jackets are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
Yellow Jackets are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Yellow Jackets are 10-21-2 ATS in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Yellow Jackets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Yellow Jackets are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Virginia Tech

Under is 5-1 in Hokies last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 conference games.
Under is 9-3 in Hokies last 12 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Hokies last 8 games in November.
Over is 7-3 in Hokies last 10 games following a ATS loss.

Georgia Tech

Under is 5-0-1 in Yellow Jackets last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Yellow Jackets last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Yellow Jackets last 8 conference games.
Under is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 15-7 in Yellow Jackets last 22 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Road team is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Hokies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Georgia Tech.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Georgia Tech.

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Preview: Middle Tennessee at Charlotte

When: 2:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Charlotte 49ers are ranked 122 on offense, averaging 309.9 yards per game. The 49ers are averaging 185.7 yards rushing and 124.2 yards passing so far this season.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are ranked 101 on offense, averaging 368.1 yards per game. The Blue Raiders are averaging 121.8 yards rushing and 246.3 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Charlotte 49ers are 1-3 at home this season, 1-4 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
At home the 49ers are averaging 14.8 scoring, and holding teams to 25.2 points scored on defense.
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-3 while on the road this season, 2-3 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Blue Raiders are averaging 19.0 scoring, and holding teams to 30.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Middle Tennessee at Charlotte

ATS Trends
Middle Tennessee

Blue Raiders are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in November.
Blue Raiders are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on turf.
Blue Raiders are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Charlotte

49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
49ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
49ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
49ers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 home games.
49ers are 2-5-2 ATS in their last 9 games in November.
49ers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
49ers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
49ers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Middle Tennessee

Under is 8-0-1 in Blue Raiders last 9 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games on turf.
Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 conference games.
Over is 5-1-1 in Blue Raiders last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Blue Raiders last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Blue Raiders last 10 games in November.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Raiders last 10 games following a ATS win.

Charlotte

Under is 7-0 in 49ers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in 49ers last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in 49ers last 9 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 home games.

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When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York

Preview: Wake Forest at Syracuse
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Following a tough two-game swing through Florida, Syracuse returns home Saturday to take on Wake Forest in a key contest for both teams' postseason hopes. The Orange need two wins to become bowl-eligible, while the Demon Deacons are one victory away.

Syracuse lost at Miami (Fla.) and Florida State in its last two games, dropping the two competitive contests by a combined 11 points. Quarterback Eric Dungey banged up his foot and ankle against the Seminoles but should be ready to play against Wake Forest. "He's going to have to take it easy," Orange coach Dino Babers said regarding Dungey's practicing this week. "He's not going to be able to do all the work. He's got a lot of game experience. We'll just practice the other guys. He'll be ready to go. ... Him healthy is our best opportunity to win." The Demon Deacons battled at Notre Dame last week before falling 48-37 for their fourth loss in five games.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, RSN. LINE: Pick'em

ABOUT WAKE FOREST (5-4, 2-3 ACC): The Demon Deacons rank in the top 50 nationally in points for and points against, but they have only won one game this season in which they scored fewer than 34 points or given up more than 19 points. John Wolford, a four-year starter at quarterback, has a crisp 17-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio and has only been sacked nine times after going down 33 times last season. Alex Bachman, who entered last week's game with four catches on the season, caught eight balls for 116 yards and a score versus the Fighting Irish.

ABOUT SYRACUSE (4-5, 2-3): The Orange got three touchdowns from Dungey (two passing, one rushing), but it wasn't enough to defeat the Seminoles - the second straight tight loss for Syracuse since upsetting No. 2 Clemson. Senior wideout Steve Ishmael has 986 receiving yards - fifth in the nation - and posted 12 catches for a career-high 143 yards against Florida State. Dontae Strickland followed up a 105-yard rushing effort at Miami - his season high - with a 20-yard effort against Florida State, his second-lowest rushing total of the year.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson used to coach at Bowling Green. After he left, the school hired Babers to replace him.

2. Wake Forest S Jessie Bates (knee) missed the Notre Dame game and is questionable to face Syracuse.

3. Wolford ran for two touchdowns in last season's 28-9 victory against the Orange.

PREDICTION: Syracuse 27, Wake Forest 21

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Trends - Wake Forest at Syracuse

ATS Trends
Wake Forest

Demon Deacons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Demon Deacons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 conference games.
Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Demon Deacons are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Demon Deacons are 3-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Demon Deacons are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games.
Demon Deacons are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Demon Deacons are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Syracuse

Orange are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Orange are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Orange are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Orange are 6-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Orange are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Orange are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Orange are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Orange are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Wake Forest

Under is 4-0 in Demon Deacons last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 25-9-2 in Demon Deacons last 36 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3 in Demon Deacons last 11 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Demon Deacons last 14 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 9-4 in Demon Deacons last 13 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 36-17-1 in Demon Deacons last 54 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 36-17 in Demon Deacons last 53 games following a straight up loss.

Syracuse

Under is 4-0 in Orange last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0 in Orange last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 11-1 in Orange last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 11-1 in Orange last 12 home games.
Under is 11-1 in Orange last 12 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 11-1 in Orange last 12 conference games.
Under is 10-1 in Orange last 11 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Orange last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Orange last 6 games in November.
Under is 10-2 in Orange last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 18-4 in Orange last 22 games overall.
Under is 13-3 in Orange last 16 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Orange last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Demon Deacons are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin

Preview: Iowa at Wisconsin
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Wisconsin's easy path to an undefeated regular season and a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game became a lot more interesting when No. 20 Iowa stepped up last week and declared itself a contender. The eighth-ranked Badgers will try to avoid an upset and keep their path clear when they host the surging Hawkeyes on Saturday.

Iowa scored the biggest upset of the Big Ten slate thus far when it ripped Ohio State 55-24 last week, recording a season high in points after totaling 27 points in its previous two games. "If we could draw up the way we wanted it to look, that pretty much was it," Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz told hawkeyesports.com. "The guys did a good job, there was good run-pass balance. I think we were a yard apart on run total (243) and pass total (244). More importantly, we were able to run and pass efficiently and work together -- I was happy to see that. We were hoping we would see that execution over the last four or five weeks and we finally broke through." That offense will try to maintain that balance against a Wisconsin squad that enters the weekend tied for fourth in FBS in scoring defense, allowing an average of 13.3 points. The undefeated Badgers are the only Big Ten team without at least two losses and will lock up the Big Ten West with a win on Saturday, but they still haven't impressed the College Football Playoff committee enough to jump into the top four in the rankings.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC, LINE: Wisconsin -12.5

ABOUT IOWA (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten): The Hawkeyes' offense was set up last week by its defense, led by defensive back Josh Jackson. The junior tied a school record with three interceptions and was named the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. "He knocked it out of the park," Ferentz told hawkeyesports.com of Jackson. "You can see the maturation of guys sometimes, and Josh has taken a step with every year he has been here. He played good football for us the last two years, now he is a starter and has played well all season. It's almost impossible to have three interceptions in one game and all three of them were spectacular plays."

ABOUT WISCONSIN (9-0, 6-0): The Badgers are led by freshman running back Jonathan Taylor, who bounced back from an ankle injury suffered in a 24-10 win at Illinois on Oct. 28 by barreling for 183 yards on 29 carries in last week's 45-17 victory at Indiana. Taylor will be leaned on even more this week after it was announced that wide receiver Quintez Cephus, who leads the team with 501 yards and six TD receptions, will sit out Saturday's contest after suffering a right leg injury against Illinois. Senior tight end Troy Fumagalli is second on the team with 401 receiving yards and three TD catches but has not seen the end zone since Week 3 at BYU.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wisconsin LB Chris Orr (left leg) is out for Saturday while S D'Cota Dixon (right leg) is questionable.

2. Iowa S Brandon Snyder is out for the rest of the season after suffering his second ACL tear of 2017.

3. The Badgers took four of the last five meetings, including a 17-9 win at the Hawkeyes last season.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 38, Iowa 21

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Trends - Iowa at No. 3 Wisconsin

ATS Trends
Iowa

Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November.
Hawkeyes are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Hawkeyes are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Hawkeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Hawkeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Hawkeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hawkeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Hawkeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Wisconsin

Badgers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
Badgers are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games.
Badgers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Badgers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Badgers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Badgers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Badgers are 1-5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Badgers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Badgers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends
Iowa

Under is 6-0 in Hawkeyes last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 11-3 in Hawkeyes last 14 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 11-4 in Hawkeyes last 15 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Hawkeyes last 7 games overall.
Over is 10-4-1 in Hawkeyes last 15 games in November.
Under is 5-2 in Hawkeyes last 7 games following a ATS win.

Wisconsin

Over is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games in November.
Over is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Badgers last 10 conference games.
Over is 6-2 in Badgers last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Badgers last 12 games following a straight up win.
Under is 11-4-1 in Badgers last 16 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 8-3 in Badgers last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Badgers last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 10-4 in Badgers last 14 games overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Wisconsin.
Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
Hawkeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Wisconsin.
Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Hawkeyes are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky

Preview: Virginia at Louisville
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Teams accustomed to playing close games against each other get together Saturday when Louisville hosts Virginia in an ACC matchup. The Cardinals prevailed last season when Jaylen Smith made an acrobatic catch in the end zone with 13 seconds left for a 32-25 win, and the schools split one-score games the previous two years that went down to the wire.

Louisville dropped its last contest 42-32 at Wake Forest on Oct. 28 despite another great game by quarterback Lamar Jackson, who had 161 yards rushing, 330 yards passing and accounted for four touchdowns (three rushing). With only three games left, the Cardinals still need another win to become bowl-eligible for the eighth straight season. Conversely, the Cavaliers became bowl-eligible for the first time since 2011 after Kurt Benkert threw a 27-yard scoring pass to Andre Levrone with 1:22 remaining to knock off Georgia Tech 40-36 last weekend. Benkert (59.6 completion percentage, 20 TDs, six interceptions, 2,278 passing yards) threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns against the Yellow Jackets to become the first Cavalier in program history to throw for at least 20 passing TDs in multiple seasons, and he needs eight more scoring throws to match the school record of 28 set by Matt Schaub in 2002.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Louisville -11.5.

ABOUT VIRGINIA (6-3, 3-2 ACC): H-Back Olamide Zaccheaus has 66 catches through nine games - tied for fifth on the school’s all-time single season list - for 683 yards and four touchdowns. Jordan Ellis leads the team in rushing with 708 yards and five scores, while Doni Dowling is a threat through the air with 36 catches for 506 yards and five touchdowns. The leaders for a defense that surrenders just over 25 points a contest are linebacker Micah Kiser, who was named one of 20 semifinalists for the inaugural Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award and safety Quin Blanding, who is the school’s all-time leader in tackles with 445.

ABOUT LOUISVILLE (5-4, 2-4): Jackson, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, continued piling up accolades with his performance against the Demon Deacons; he became the fourth player in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, extended his school records for career rushing yards (3,560) and touchdown runs (46) and became only the fourth player in NCAA history to pass for over 8,000 yards and rush for 3,000 yards in a career. Jackson leads nation in total offense at 426.3 yards per game, leads the ACC in passing yards per game (312), rushing yards per game (114.3), rushing touchdowns (14), points responsible for (196) and ranks second in total points (84). However, he needs help from a defense that surrendered 461 yards passing against Wake Forest and has yielded 236 points in six ACC games - nearly 40 per contest.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Louisville leads the all-time series, 3-2. The Cardinals also lead the series 2-1 since joining the ACC in 2014.

2. Kiser is first in the ACC and sixth in the nation with 10.8 tackles per game, while Blanding needs 22 tackles to pass North Carolina's Dexter Reid (2000-03) for the most career tackles in ACC history by a defensive back.

3. Louisville is one of four offenses in the country averaging 300 yards passing and 200 yards rushing this season.

PREDICTION: Louisville 41, Virginia 35

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Trends - Virginia at Louisville

ATS Trends
Virginia

Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cavaliers are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Cavaliers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Cavaliers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Louisville

Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a bye week.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Cardinals are 0-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinals are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends
Virginia

Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2 in Cavaliers last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 12-5-1 in Cavaliers last 18 road games.
Under is 28-12 in Cavaliers last 40 games following a straight up win.
Under is 20-9-1 in Cavaliers last 30 conference games.

Louisville

Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 conference games.
Over is 9-2 in Cardinals last 11 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a bye week.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

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Preview: Florida Atlantic at Louisiana Tech

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, Louisiana
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are ranked 72 on offense, averaging 392.2 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 153.2 yards rushing and 239.0 yards passing so far this season.
The Florida Atlantic Owls are ranked 20 on offense, averaging 468.0 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 284.0 yards rushing and 184.0 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 2-3 at home this season, 2-3 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Bulldogs are averaging 31.4 scoring, and holding teams to 31.0 points scored on defense.
The Florida Atlantic Owls are 2-2 while on the road this season, 5-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Owls are averaging 36.2 scoring, and holding teams to 30.2 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Florida Atlantic at Louisiana Tech

ATS Trends
Florida Atlantic

Owls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Owls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Owls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Owls are 2-10-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Owls are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in November.

Louisiana Tech

Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bulldogs are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends
Florida Atlantic

Over is 6-1 in Owls last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Owls last 6 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 7-2 in Owls last 9 conference games.
Over is 6-2 in Owls last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

Louisiana Tech

Over is 13-1 in Bulldogs last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 13-3 in Bulldogs last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 10-3 in Bulldogs last 13 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 11-4 in Bulldogs last 15 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games overall.
Over is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 35-17 in Bulldogs last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.

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Preview: Southern Mississippi at Rice

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Rice Stadium, Houston, Texas
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Rice Owls are ranked 115 on offense, averaging 332.0 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 174.9 yards rushing and 157.1 yards passing so far this season.
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are ranked 51 on offense, averaging 420.9 yards per game. The Golden Eagles are averaging 168.7 yards rushing and 252.2 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Rice Owls are 0-4 at home this season, 1-4 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Owls are averaging 13.5 scoring, and holding teams to 41.5 points scored on defense.
The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are 3-1 while on the road this season, 3-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Golden Eagles are averaging 25.8 scoring, and holding teams to 24.2 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Southern Mississippi at Rice

ATS Trends
Southern Mississippi

Golden Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Golden Eagles are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Golden Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Golden Eagles are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Golden Eagles are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Golden Eagles are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Golden Eagles are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Golden Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.

Rice

Owls are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Owls are 4-10-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Owls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Owls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Owls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Owls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Owls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends
Southern Mississippi

Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-0 in Golden Eagles last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Golden Eagles last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 9-3 in Golden Eagles last 12 games overall.

Rice

Under is 4-0 in Owls last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-1 in Owls last 8 games on fieldturf.
Over is 6-1 in Owls last 7 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 games in November.
Over is 3-1-1 in Owls last 5 games overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Owls last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Owls last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 3-1-1 in Owls last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 6-2 in Owls last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 44-21 in Owls last 65 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 21-10-1 in Owls last 32 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Favorite is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Golden Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas

Preview: West Virginia at Kansas State
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

After holding off Iowa State for a 20-16 victory last Saturday, West Virginia suddenly finds itself back in the Big 12 championship conversation. The Mountaineers, who end conference play with what could be a potential first-place showdown with Oklahoma in Norman, must take care of business before that, however ,starting with Saturday afternoon's contest at Kansas State.

The Sooners and TCU are tied for first place in the Big 12 with 5-1 records and play Saturday night in Norman. West Virginia, which is 4-2 and hosts Texas next week, could still finish in a tie for first if it wins out and Oklahoma defeats the Horned Frogs. Mountaineers coach Dana Holgorsen, who said the Big 12 is "as competitive as it's ever been," says his team must focus on winning this week's game at Kansas State -- where it's lost in both of its previous visits -- and not on potential title scenarios. "There isn't a whole lot of Big 12 championship talk around here," Holgorsen said. "It's everybody's goal going into the season. But it's important to get ready to play the next game. Everybody in the Big 12 knows every game is important."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Kansas State -2.5

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (6-3, 4-2 Big 12): In a conference that features 2016 Heisman finalist Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma and prolific Mason Rudolph of Oklahoma State, Mountaineer quarterback Will Grier gets overlooked a bit on the national level. Still, the Florida transfer is putting up some eye-popping numbers, completing 217-of-334 passes for 3,068 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Wide receiver David Sills V has 51 receptions for 793 yards and leads the nation with 16 touchdown receptions while senior linebacker Al-Rasheed Benton ranks fifth in the Big 12 in tackles (77) , including 12.0 for loss, and anchors a Mountaineers defense that held Iowa State to just 101 rushing yards last week.

ABOUT KANSAS STATE (5-4, 3-3): The Wildcats come in off a 42-35 overtime win at Texas Tech that was highlighted by the play of third-string redshirt freshman quarterback Skylar Thompson who came off the bench to complete 5-of-8 passes for 96 yards, score on a one-yard run at the end of regulation to force OT, and completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Byron Pringle to win it. Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said he would wait until later in the week to name his starting quarterback which could be starter Jesse Ertz, who has missed four games with a knee injury and is listed as questionable. Cornerback D.J. Reed, who has eight pass breakups and three interceptions, leads a secondary that has been burned for over 400 yards passing for three straight weeks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. West Virginia sophomore WR Marcus Simms leads the Big 12 and ranks 17th nationally in all-purpose yards with an average of 137.8 yards per game.

2. Kansas State PK Matthew McCrane has connected on 17-of-21 field goals which leads the Big 12 and ranks fourth nationally.

3. West Virginia is 11-of-15 on fourth down conversions (73.3 percent) which leads the Big 12 and is tied for eighth nationally.

PREDICTION: Kansas State 23, West Virginia 20

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Trends - West Virginia at Kansas State

ATS Trends
West Virginia

Mountaineers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games in November.
Mountaineers are 6-15-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 9-25-1 ATS in their last 35 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Kansas State

Wildcats are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Wildcats are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Wildcats are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Wildcats are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
West Virginia

Under is 5-0 in Mountaineers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 6-2-1 in Mountaineers last 9 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Mountaineers last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Mountaineers last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4 in Mountaineers last 13 games in November.
Under is 22-10 in Mountaineers last 32 conference games.
Under is 13-6-1 in Mountaineers last 20 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Kansas State

Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 6-2 in Wildcats last 8 home games.
Over is 41-15 in Wildcats last 56 games in November.
Over is 13-5 in Wildcats last 18 games following a ATS win.
Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 20-9 in Wildcats last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 15-7 in Wildcats last 22 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Mountaineers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina

Preview: Florida State at Clemson
Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The Clemson-Florida State matchup has produced the ACC champion each of the last six years, a streak the Seminoles would love to end. Struggling Florida State aims to play spoiler to the fourth-ranked Tigers’ hopes of repeating as national champions as it takes to the road for Saturday's contest.



Clemson already is in playoff mode, as it is fourth in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings and need to close out the regular season with triumphs over Florida State and South Carolina and win the ACC championship to make its way back to the national semifinals. "This is where you hope to be," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told reporters. "This is what it's all about. You work all season to put yourself in position to have a chance to achieve your goals. The rest of our season hinges on these four quarters. This is championship football for us." The Tigers haven’t exactly been dominant of late – following a 27-24 loss at Syracuse on Oct. 13, they shut down Georgia Tech’s ground game in a 24-10 victory and rallied for a 38-31 win at N.C. State last week. The Seminoles long ago were knocked out of ACC championship contention, and their season hit rock bottom in a 35-3 loss at Boston College on Oct. 27.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Clemson -16


ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (3-5, 3-4 ACC): The Seminoles’ offense took a major hit when quarterback Deondre Francois suffered a season-ending knee injury in the season-opening loss to Alabama. Freshman James Blackman took over under center and has averaged 160.6 passing yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions, while freshman running back Cam Akers has been effective, averaging 5.5 yards per carry and rushing for 199 yards in last week’s win over Syracuse. The Seminoles’ defense is good enough to keep them in most games, and defensive end Josh Sweat (10.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks) could have a big impact if he can pressure Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant.

ABOUT CLEMSON (8-1, 6-1): The Tigers again possess one of the nation’s top defenses, ranking eighth in scoring defense and 13th in total defense, and the unit doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses. The offense hinges on Bryant, who has passed for 1,773 yards and seven touchdowns and leads the team in rushing yards (548) and rushing touchdowns (nine), but running backs Tavien Feaster (529 yards) and Travis Etienne (520) have big-play potential. Feaster broke an 89-yard touchdown run last week – tied for the third-longest in program history – and Etienne ran for an 81-yard score earlier this season against Boston College.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Clemson has won 40 straight games when rushing for at least 200 yards and 52 in a row when allowing fewer than 23 points.

2. Akers (695) ranks third on Florida State’s single-season rushing list for true freshmen, trailing Dalvin Cook (1,008) and Greg Allen (888).

3. Clemson WR Deon Cain has caught a pass in 32 consecutive games, the 10th-longest active streak in the nation and six shy of Artavis Scott’s program record.


PREDICTION: Clemson 33, Florida State 16