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Trends - Cincinnati at East Carolina
ATS Trends
Cincinnati
Bearcats are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Bearcats are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss.
Bearcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 conference games.
Bearcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Bearcats are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bearcats are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Bearcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
East Carolina
Pirates are 1-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Pirates are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up loss.
Pirates are 6-21-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
Pirates are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
Pirates are 5-24-1 ATS in their last 30 conference games.
Pirates are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Pirates are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Pirates are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
OU Trends
Cincinnati
Under is 4-0 in Bearcats last 4 games on grass.
Under is 8-1-1 in Bearcats last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Bearcats last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 11-3 in Bearcats last 14 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 20-6 in Bearcats last 26 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2-1 in Bearcats last 9 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Bearcats last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 18-7 in Bearcats last 25 games in November.
Under is 21-9-1 in Bearcats last 31 games overall.
Under is 7-3-1 in Bearcats last 11 games following a ATS loss.
East Carolina
Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Pirates last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Head to Head
Bearcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Home team is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Preview: Virginia at Miami
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
Second-ranked Miami put an emphatic stamp on its climb toward the top, easily dismissing Notre Dame last Saturday with a punishing 41-8 triumph that put the Hurricanes smack in the center of the national title race at No. 3 in the College Football Playoff Poll. Now comes the harder part -- remaining up there, and the Hurricanes' first test comes in the home finale Saturday, when ACC Coastal Division-rival Virginia comes to town after suffering a 38-21 loss to Louisville.
For the Hurricanes, who have won 14 straight, the trick will be keeping that chip on their shoulder that propelled them each week, particularly in statement wins over Virginia Tech and Notre Dame the last two Saturdays. "(We) play better ball when they're a little bit mad," coach Mark Richt told reporters. "It's a tough game. It's a physical game. Sometimes you just need something, just a little bit, to get your blood pumping." Miami shouldn't really need any more incentive as the only thing the team has really accomplished thus far other than earning much-needed respect is wrapping up its first Coastal Division title and a spot in the ACC Championship Game against Clemson. Still, there's always a chance of a Miami letdown from last week's high and Virginia needs a pick-me-up after losing three of its last four as the bowl-eligible Cavaliers look to avoid their sixth straight losing season.
TV: Noon. ET, ABC. LINE: Miami -19
ABOUT VIRGINIA (6-4, 3-3 ACC): The Cavaliers offense has been struggling of late and the team has been unable to get top runner Jordan Ellis (766 yards) going with any consistency, resulting in the ground game amassing less than 103 yards in each of the last four games. The Cavaliers have been forced to rely on the arm of Kyle Benkert, who has thrown 21 touchdowns for the second straight season and is averaging 249.2 yards passing per game, but he only threw for 214 yards and a score against Louisville as the Cavs' quarterback was under pressure most of the day and was sacked four times, the fourth time in the last five games that Benkert was dumped at least three times. The Cavaliers' struggles running the ball mirror their defensive woes against the run, as four of the last five opponents have churned out at least 200 yards, including 298 by Louisville last week.
ABOUT MIAMI (9-0, 6-0): The Hurricanes have had some issues running the ball at times this year but with the pressure on the last two weeks, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas and the ground game came through with 210 yards against Virginia Tech and 237 against Notre Dame to help lighten the load for quarterback Malik Rosier, who has also kept plays alive with his legs. But while the Hurricanes got the job done offensively against Notre Dame both on the ground and through the air, it was Miami's speedy, ball-swarming defense that really set the tone, completely stifling Heisman hopeful Josh Adams (40 yards, 2.5 yards per carry) and the vaunted Irish ground attack, giving up just 109 yards to a unit that came in averaging 324.8. That attacking defense also resulted in four Hurricanes -- defensive backs Jaquan Johnson and Malek Young, and defensive lineman Trajan Bandy and Jonathan Garvin -- wearing the turnover chain against the Irish as the unit came up with four takeaways for the fourth straight game and now have 24 for the year.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Miami leads this series 8-6 after winning the last two meetings, including a 34-14 decision last year.
2. The Hurricanes are 9-0 for the first time since 2002 and they are 6-0 in the ACC for the first time since joining the conference in 2004.
3. Cavaliers FS Quin Blanding needs three tackles to make Virginia the only school in the nation with two players with at least 100 tackles this season as ILB Micah Kiser leads the ACC with 106.
PREDICTION: Miami 40, Virginia 17
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Trends - Virginia at No. 2 Miami
Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.
ATS Trends
Virginia
Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Cavaliers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
Cavaliers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miami
Hurricanes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Hurricanes are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games in November.
Hurricanes are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Hurricanes are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win.
Hurricanes are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Hurricanes are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Hurricanes are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Hurricanes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
Hurricanes are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
Hurricanes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
OU Trends
Virginia
Under is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Cavaliers last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 11-4-1 in Cavaliers last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 13-5-1 in Cavaliers last 19 road games.
Under is 21-9-1 in Cavaliers last 31 conference games.
Under is 9-4 in Cavaliers last 13 games on grass.
Miami
Under is 7-0 in Hurricanes last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Hurricanes last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 home games.
Under is 7-0 in Hurricanes last 7 games on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-0 in Hurricanes last 6 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games in November.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 19-7 in Hurricanes last 26 games following a ATS win.
Under is 20-8 in Hurricanes last 28 games following a straight up win.
Under is 36-16-1 in Hurricanes last 53 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Head to Head
Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Miami.
Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Preview: Mississippi State at Arkansas
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
Moral victories won't get No. 19 Mississippi State into a better bowl game, but giving Alabama all it could handle should bode well for the Bulldogs heading into Saturday's showdown with host Arkansas. Mississippi State is still in line for an appearance in a top-tier bowl despite last week's last-minute loss to the Crimson Tide.
The outcome of last week's game was in doubt right down to the final moments, when Alabama scored the go-ahead touchdown with 25 seconds remaining to escape with the victory. "It hurts," Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald said afterward. "It doesn't matter who we lost to or how much we lost by. We lost a game we should have won." The Bulldogs should have no such difficulty this week as they take on a Razorbacks team that was thoroughly outplayed in last week's 33-10 drubbing at the hands of LSU. And Arkansas is dealing with controversy this week, having suspended quarterback Cole Kelley indefinitely after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated following last weekend's defeat.
TV: Noon ET, CBS. LINE: Mississippi State -11.5
ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE (7-3, 3-3 SEC): Fitzgerald saw his streak of games with 100-plus rushing yards snapped against the Crimson Tide, but his 66-yard, one-touchdown performance vs. Alabama was equally impressive considering the Tide's dominance at defending the run. Fitzgerald's rushing prowess - he has eight scores over his last five games - has masked his extended struggles throwing the ball, as he has failed to surpass 160 passing yards in each of his last four games. Mississippi State comes into the game ranked 10th in the nation in third-down conversion rate at 47.3 percent.
ABOUT ARKANSAS (4-6, 1-5): Austin Allen will start in place of Kelley after the redshirt freshman was booked Sunday on suspicion of DWI; he was released around noon and attended team meetings later in the day. "He has to understand that not only to be an Arkansas Razorback, but to be a quarterback, starting games here is a very big deal," head coach Bret Bielema said Monday. "Social media and everything else around, he's going to be held to a higher standard. ... He's going to have to do a lot of growing up in a short amount of time." Arkansas ranks 120th in third-down conversion rate allowed (46.8 percent).
EXTRA POINTS
1. Allen went 13-for-23 for 140 yards in last week's loss to the Tigers, his first action since suffering a shoulder injury Oct. 7.
2. The Bulldogs rank 12th in Division I in rushing yards per game (250.6).
3. The Razorbacks sit tied for 14th nationally in fewest penalty yards per game (39.4).
PREDICTION: Mississippi State 37, Arkansas 27
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Trends - No. 19 Mississippi State at Arkansas
ATS Trends
Mississippi State
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Arkansas
Razorbacks are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Razorbacks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Razorbacks are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Razorbacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Razorbacks are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Razorbacks are 1-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Razorbacks are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Razorbacks are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
OU Trends
Mississippi State
Over is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games in November.
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 road games.
Under is 10-4 in Bulldogs last 14 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Arkansas
Over is 4-0 in Razorbacks last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0 in Razorbacks last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Razorbacks last 8 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Razorbacks last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Head to Head
Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Arkansas.
Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Arkansas.
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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama
Preview: Louisiana Monroe at Auburn
Gracenote
Nov 16, 2017
With Auburn and Alabama set to do battle next week - presumably for a spot in the College Football Playoff - both teams will look to take advantage of soft matchups this weekend. The No. 6 Tigers prepare to host Louisiana Monroe on Saturday afternoon after making a significant statement with last week's 40-17 drubbing of previously undefeated Georgia.
The Tigers' stunning blowout of the Bulldogs created shockwaves throughout the football universe; even oddsmakers were rattled, instantly moving the early line for Auburn-Alabama by seven points after it opened at Crimson Tide -10. "We have a great opportunity right now, and our goal was to win the SEC championship," head coach Gus Malzahn told reporters afterward. "Here we are ... we're right in the middle of it. And all the dreams we have are still alive." Keeping the dream intact shouldn't be an issue this week, with the Tigers favored by more than five touchdowns against visiting ULM. The Warhawks halted a three-game losing skid with a wild 52-45 win over Appalachian State on Nov. 4.
TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Auburn -37
ABOUT LOUISIANA MONROE (4-5): It took every bit of quarterback Caleb Evans' 403 total yards of offense and five touchdowns to help the Warhawks hand Appalachian State its first Sun Belt defeat of the season. Evans has had a frustratingly inconsistent season for ULM but has caught fire as the season winds down, throwing for 761 yards while accounting for eight scores over his past two games. The Warhawks are one of only six Division I schools allowing more than 500 yards of total offense per game (505.3).
ABOUT AUBURN (8-2): First, the good: The Tigers' vaunted run defense had a virtuoso performance in the victory over Georgia, limiting the Bulldogs' elite rush attack to a paltry 46 yards on 32 attempts. Yet, as good as Auburn looked last week, they'll need to address some shortcomings against ULM if they hope to knock off the Crimson Tide - specifically, doing a better job of protecting quarterback Jarrett Stidham. Auburn ranks outside the top 100 nationally in sacks allowed (26), with 14 of those coming in the Tigers' two defeats.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The Tigers have surrendered just seven rushing touchdowns in 10 games.
2. Auburn RB Kerryon Johnson has rushed for at least 116 yards in five of his last six games.
3. ULM has thrown just four interceptions on the season; only six Division I schools have fewer.
PREDICTION: Auburn 55, Louisiana Monroe 10
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Trends - UL Monroe at No. 6 Auburn
ATS Trends
UL Monroe
Warhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Warhawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Warhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Warhawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Warhawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Warhawks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Warhawks are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Warhawks are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Warhawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Auburn
Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in November.
Tigers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 13-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Tigers are 6-2-2 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. S-Belt.
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Tigers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Tigers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Tigers are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a ATS win.
Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
OU Trends
UL Monroe
Over is 7-0 in Warhawks last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-0 in Warhawks last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Warhawks last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Warhawks last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Warhawks last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Warhawks last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Warhawks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 13-3 in Warhawks last 16 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Warhawks last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 8-2 in Warhawks last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Warhawks last 10 games on grass.
Over is 4-1 in Warhawks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 21-6 in Warhawks last 27 games overall.
Over is 7-2 in Warhawks last 9 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 20-8 in Warhawks last 28 games in November.
Over is 16-7 in Warhawks last 23 vs. SEC.
Over is 47-22-2 in Warhawks last 71 games following a ATS win.
Auburn
Over is 7-0 in Tigers last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games on grass.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games in November.
Head to Head
Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Warhawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Warhawks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Auburn.
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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia
Preview: Texas at West Virginia
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
No. 25 West Virginia, one of three 5-2 teams tied for second in the top-heavy Big 12, has its sights set on a berth in the conference championship game. But even with a showdown against first-place Oklahoma looming next week in Norman, the Mountaineers can’t afford to look to past Saturday’s home finale against visiting Texas.
At least that’s the mindset of West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen as he gets his team ready for a Senior Day matchup against the 5-5/4-3 Longhorns. “I’m putting everybody on high alert on this 5-5 thing (with Texas),” Holgorsen said at his weekly Tuesday news conference. “We’re sitting here at 7-3 (overall) with three losses to (top-20-ranked) teams, and they (the Longhorns) aren’t any different. Those guys have lost close games to the likes of Southern Cal, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and TCU, and the last time I checked, those teams are in the top 15, right?” Texas, meanwhile, needs one more win to become bowl-eligible in coach Tom Herman’s first season in Austin, and the new coach also is looking for a signature victory. “We’ve got to win one that we’re not supposed to,” Herman said at his Monday news conference. “I think right now, save for the very first game, we’ve won the ones that we’re supposed to and we haven’t won the ones that people said we weren’t supposed to. So I think that’s got to be the next step.”
TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: West Virginia -3.5
ABOUT TEXAS (5-5, 4-3 Big 12): The Longhorns entered last Saturday’s home game against lowly Kansas with three losses in their previous four contests, and were able to fend off a late Jayhawks surge to climb back at .500. Quarterbacks Shane Buechele and Sam Ehlinger both threw touchdown passes in the game, and Holgorsen expects both to take snaps Saturday, with the sophomore Buechele the more polished passer and freshman Ehlinger the bigger threat to run. Linebacker Malik Jefferson, who has totaled 93 tackles, including 10 for losses, leads a Texas defense which is the Big 12’s second best in terms of the fewest rushing (115.0) and total yards (367.3) allowed and also is the second stingiest with 21.9 points permitted per contest.
ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (7-3, 5-2): The Texas defense, however, will face one of its toughest tests of the season in quarterback Will Grier (fourth nationally with 344 passing yards per outing) and the rest of the Mountaineers’ offense, which ranks 12th nationally in scoring (39.0) and seventh in total yards (513.9). Grier’s top three targets – wideouts Gary Jennings Jr., Ka’Ruan White and David Sills V – all rank among the Big 12’s top nine in receptions and receiving yards while running back Justin Crawford is third in rushing (89.9 yards). Defensively, the Mountaineers are surrendering an average of 29.2 points and rank second in the conference against the pass (245.3 yards allowed) but ninth against the run (191.1 yards).
EXTRA POINTS
1. West Virginia holds a 4-2 lead in the series after posting 24-20 (2016) and 38-20 (2015) wins in the last two meetings.
2. The Longhorns could get a big boost with All-American OT Connor Williams looking like he’s on track to return from a knee injury that’s kept him sidelined since the third game of the season.
3. Since 2000, West Virginia is 112-15 when scoring 30 or more points.
PREDICTION: West Virginia 33, Texas 27
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Trends - Texas at No. 25 West Virginia
ATS Trends
Texas
Longhorns are 4-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Longhorns are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Longhorns are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Longhorns are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Longhorns are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
West Virginia
Mountaineers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Mountaineers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games in November.
Mountaineers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Mountaineers are 9-25-1 ATS in their last 35 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
OU Trends
Texas
Under is 4-0 in Longhorns last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 6-1 in Longhorns last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Longhorns last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Longhorns last 6 games in November.
Under is 4-1 in Longhorns last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 24-7 in Longhorns last 31 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 16-5 in Longhorns last 21 road games.
Under is 9-3 in Longhorns last 12 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Longhorns last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 38-17 in Longhorns last 55 games overall.
Under is 35-16 in Longhorns last 51 conference games.
West Virginia
Over is 4-0 in Mountaineers last 4 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 home games.
Under is 10-4 in Mountaineers last 14 games in November.
Under is 25-10 in Mountaineers last 35 games on fieldturf.
Under is 23-10 in Mountaineers last 33 conference games.
Under is 13-6-1 in Mountaineers last 20 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 43-20 in Mountaineers last 63 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
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When: 12:20 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Clemson Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
Preview: The Citadel at Clemson
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
Clemson’s spot in the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings shouldn’t be in danger this week, as it hosts FCS opponent The Citadel on Saturday. The Tigers have won 16 straight meetings with their in-state foes, with the Bulldogs’ last victory coming in 1931.
The Bulldogs figure to simply be a speed bump for the Tigers, who are ranked third in this week’s coaches poll and second in the playoff rankings. Clemson has two more tough tests left as it attempts to earn a chance to defend its national title – at South Carolina and against Miami in the ACC Championship – but likely will not be tested this week. The Tigers are 31-0 against FCS opponents since the division was formed in 1978, with 30 of the wins by double digits. The Citadel has lost two straight and five of its last seven games.
TV: 12:20 p.m. ET, ACC Network. LINE: None
ABOUT THE CITADEL (5-5): The Bulldogs start five freshmen on offense, including three linemen, so they could have a long day against Clemson’s excellent defense. It doesn’t help that they don’t have much of a passing game to keep the Tigers honest, and Clemson has been outstanding versus the run. The Citadel ranks second in the Southern Conference in total defense, but it struggled in last week’s 56-20 loss at Furman.
ABOUT CLEMSON (9-1): The Tigers’ defense continues to shine, ranking eighth in the nation in total defense and seventh in scoring defense. Clemson has held five opponents under 250 total yards - including Florida State, which was limited to 229 total yards last week in the Tigers' 31-14 victory. Clemson's ground game has been superb of late, topping 220 yards in three straight contests, as quarterback Kelly Bryant and running backs Travis Etienne and Tavien Feaster each have rushed for over 550 yards on the season.
EXTRA POINTS
1. Clemson has won 53 straight games when allowing fewer than 23 points, a streak that dates to 2010.
2. The Citadel has scored in double digits only three times during its 16-game losing streak against the Tigers.
3. Clemson is looking to record its seventh consecutive 10-win season.
PREDICTION: Clemson 56, The Citadel 3
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When: 12:20 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia
Preview: Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
With consecutive losses, Virginia Tech fell out of the polls for the first time this season. The Hokies will host another team that could use a win to get back on track when Pittsburgh visits Saturday.
Virginia Tech was bashed 28-10 at No. 2 Miami two weeks ago, ending any hope of advancing to the College Football Playoff, and fell 28-22 at Georgia Tech last week in a game that left Hokies fans questioning coach Justin Fuente’s decision-making on social media. Tech elected to go a fourth down early in the game, went for two 2-point conversions and threw the ball on both third and fourth down in the final drive when only a yard was needed. “There’s a myriad of decisions that get made. I get it. It’s a short trip in this business from the penthouse to the outhouse,” Fuente told the media Monday. “The thing I would tell you is that we have thoughts and reasons for those things, and when they don’t work, then they were wrong. When they don’t work, we can own that.” Pittsburgh had a two-game winning streak snapped in a 34-31 home loss to one-win North Carolina on Nov. 9 and now faces an uphill battle to become bowl eligible for a 10th straight year with the Hokies this week followed by undefeated Miami to conclude the regular season.
TV: 12:20 p.m. ET, ACC Network
ABOUT PITTSBURGH (4-6, 2-4 ACC): Darrin Hall ran for 121 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in the loss to the Tar Heels and is averaging 162 yards on the ground over the last three games. Quarterback Ben DiNucci passed for 142 yards on 11-of-17 attempts and also rushed for a career-high 83 yards on 14 carries, including a career-high 31-yard run. The Panthers' defense has been suspect all season and it allowed three 100-yard receivers to the Hokies last season, including 109 to Cam Phillips, in a 39-36 loss.
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (7-3, 3-3): Quarterback Josh Jackson completed 14-of-26 passes for 153 yards and Eric Kumah caught six passes for 82 yards as the Hokies finished with a season-low 258 yards against the Yellow Jackets. Defensive back Greg Stroman intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown that gave the Hokies a 22-21 lead midway through the fourth quarter - his team-leading third interception of the season to go with team bests of nine pass breakups and 12 passes defensed. Hall will be challenged by a Hokies' defense that ranks second in the ACC and 15th nationally, yielding just 310.6 total yards per game (135.7 on the ground).
EXTRA POINTS
1. Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 9-7, but Pitt has won six of the past eight meetings.
2. Among Power 5 schools, only Penn State (7.8 points per game) is allowing fewer points at home than Virginia Tech (8.2).
3. Stroman and Pitt KR Quadree Henderson are tied for the ACC lead and rank second nationally with two punt return touchdowns this season. Each has four for their career.
PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 38, Pittsburgh 21
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Trends - Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech
ATS Trends
Pittsburgh
Panthers are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Panthers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Panthers are 3-7-2 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Panthers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Panthers are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Virginia Tech
Hokies are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Hokies are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Hokies are 42-18-2 ATS in their last 62 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Hokies are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
Under is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 road games.
Over is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 games in November.
Under is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-0-1 in Panthers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 conference games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Panthers last 6 games on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Virginia Tech
Under is 5-1-1 in Hokies last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-2 in Hokies last 7 games overall.
Under is 22-10 in Hokies last 32 conference games.
Head to Head
Panthers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Underdog is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
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Preview: Fresno State at Wyoming
When: 2:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Jonah Field War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, Wyoming
Quick Hits
Overall Team Offense
The Wyoming Cowboys are ranked 129 on offense, averaging 277.8 yards per game. The Cowboys are averaging 102.9 yards rushing and 174.9 yards passing so far this season.
The Fresno State Bulldogs are ranked 70 on offense, averaging 396.9 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 167.0 yards rushing and 229.9 yards passing so far this season.
Home and Away
The Wyoming Cowboys are 5-1 at home this season, 5-1 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Cowboys are averaging 28.5 scoring, and holding teams to 16.0 points scored on defense.
The Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-2 while on the road this season, 5-1 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Bulldogs are averaging 22.2 scoring, and holding teams to 24.6 points scored on defense.
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Trends - Fresno State at Wyoming
ATS Trends
Fresno State
Bulldogs are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulldogs are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Bulldogs are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Bulldogs are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Bulldogs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 conference games.
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Bulldogs are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on turf.
Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Wyoming
Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Cowboys are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Cowboys are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Cowboys are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cowboys are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on turf.
Cowboys are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cowboys are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 conference games.
Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
OU Trends
Fresno State
Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games overall.
Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games in November.
Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 conference games.
Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 games following a ATS win.
Under is 8-3 in Bulldogs last 11 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Wyoming
Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Cowboys last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 conference games.
Under is 7-1 in Cowboys last 8 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games on turf.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 games in November.
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Preview: Rice at Old Dominion
When: 2:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia
Quick Hits
Overall Team Offense
The Old Dominion Monarchs are ranked 116 on offense, averaging 332.3 yards per game. The Monarchs are averaging 161.0 yards rushing and 171.3 yards passing so far this season.
The Rice Owls are ranked 113 on offense, averaging 336.9 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 182.8 yards rushing and 154.1 yards passing so far this season.
Home and Away
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 2-3 at home this season, 2-4 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Monarchs are averaging 23.8 scoring, and holding teams to 32.6 points scored on defense.
The Rice Owls are 1-4 while on the road this season, 1-5 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Owls are averaging 14.4 scoring, and holding teams to 33.2 points scored on defense.
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Trends - Rice at Old Dominion
ATS Trends
Rice
Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Owls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Owls are 33-16-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Owls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Owls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Owls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Old Dominion
Monarchs are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Monarchs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Monarchs are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 conference games.
Monarchs are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Monarchs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Monarchs are 1-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Monarchs are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games on fieldturf.
Monarchs are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
OU Trends
Rice
Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games in November.
Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games on fieldturf.
Over is 6-1 in Owls last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Owls last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Owls last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Owls last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 7-2-1 in Owls last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 16-5 in Owls last 21 games following a ATS win.
Under is 20-8 in Owls last 28 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 45-21 in Owls last 66 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 49-24-1 in Owls last 74 road games.
Old Dominion
Over is 4-0 in Monarchs last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Monarchs last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-1 in Monarchs last 5 games in November.
Over is 15-5-1 in Monarchs last 21 conference games.
Over is 5-2 in Monarchs last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-2 in Monarchs last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 7-3-1 in Monarchs last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 9-4 in Monarchs last 13 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
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When: 2:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas
Preview: Iowa State at Baylor
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
Iowa State controlled its own destiny for a spot in the Big 12 championship game before dropping tight games the last two weeks and cannot afford to surrender anymore ground. The Cyclones will try to avoid a third consecutive setback when they visit Baylor on Saturday.
Iowa State is going through the week of practice without a firm handle on the quarterback situation after starter Kyle Kempt went down with an injury to his throwing shoulder last week and freshman Zeb Noland came on strong in relief. Kempt is considered day-to-day by the Cyclones staff and was back at practice on Sunday, though he was not making any throws. Whoever gets under center for Iowa State on Saturday should not have too many problems against a Bears secondary surrendering an average of 269.9 yards passing - 113th out of 129 FBS teams. Baylor's lone win this season was a 38-9 romp over winless Kansas on Nov. 4, but it followed that up by dropping a 38-24 decision to Texas Tech last week to mark the sixth time in as many Big 12 losses that it surrendered at least 33 points.
TV: 2:30 p.m. ET, FSN. LINE: Iowa State -9.5
ABOUT IOWA STATE (6-4, 4-3 Big 12): Cyclones running back David Montgomery needs 64 yards to reach 1,000 on the season and helped keep his team in the game against Oklahoma State last week with 105 yards and three touchdowns. “What he does and how he does it is really special," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell told reporters of Montgomery. “He’s one of the best I’ve ever been around in terms of who he is every day, to his ability to make something out of nothing.” The Cyclones can clinch a winning record in conference play for the first time since 2000 with a win on Saturday.
ABOUT BAYLOR (1-9, 1-6): The Bears are just looking for small signs of progress at this point and got some last week from freshman quarterback Charlie Brewer, who set school records for completions (43) and attempts (63) while throwing for 417 yards and three touchdowns. Brewer also accounted for three turnovers (one interception, two lost fumbles). "We saw him do a nice job in terms of throwing the football and getting us in the right place a lot," Baylor coach Matt Rhule told reporters of Brewer. "But we turned the ball over three times. Really, the fumbles are one thing, but the pick in the end zone was something I got after him about a little bit. You don't get to decide, 'hey, I'm just going to throw this up and see what happens.' You throw the ball out of bounds, you play the next play, you kick the field goal, and it's 24-10. And that's how we play football."
EXTRA POINTS
1. Iowa State WR Trever Ryen (head injury) left last week's game but is expected to play Saturday.
2. Baylor WR Denzel Mims became the 10th receiver in school history to reach 1,000 receiving yards last week.
3. The Bears took the last four in the series.
PREDICTION: Iowa 42, Baylor 35
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Trends - Iowa State at Baylor
ATS Trends
Iowa State
Cyclones are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Cyclones are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Cyclones are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards 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 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cyclones are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games on grass.
Cyclones are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall.
Cyclones are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Baylor
Bears are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bears are 10-22 ATS in their last 32 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Bears are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games on grass.
Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
OU Trends
Iowa State
Under is 6-0 in Cyclones last 6 games following a ATS win.
Over is 9-0 in Cyclones last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games overall.
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 in November.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 conference games.
Over is 10-4 in Cyclones last 14 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Cyclones last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Cyclones last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Baylor
Over is 4-0 in Bears last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in Bears last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 7-3 in Bears last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 36-17-1 in Bears last 54 home games.
Head to Head
Home team is 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Cyclones are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Cyclones are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Baylor.
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When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Preview: Western Carolina at North Carolina
Gracenote
Nov 15, 2017
North Carolina experienced a feeling on Nov. 9 it had not felt since mid-September. Coming off a 34-31 win at Pittsburgh, the Tar Heels seek their first two-game winning streak in over a year when FCS foe Western Carolina visits Saturday.
“It was great to go into the locker room and see the smiles on the guys' faces. I really wanted this one for them and the coaching staff,” North Carolina coach Larry Fedora said after the game. “These guys work hard and they deserve to have this feeling.” Anthony Ratliff-Williams returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, passed for a TD, caught a scoring pass and accounted for 230 all-purpose yards as the Tar Heels snapped a six-game losing streak. Left-handed sophomore Nathan Elliott completed 20-of-31 passes for 235 yards and two scores without a turnover in an impressive first start. Western Carolina dropped a disappointing 35-33 home decision to Mercer last week, likely ending any hopes the Catamounts had of qualifying for its second-ever FCS playoff.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, ACC Network Extra
ABOUT WESTERN CAROLINA (7-4): The Catamounts twice fought to within two points in the fourth quarter behind a season-high 378 passing yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Tyrie Adams before falling to Mercer. "I hurt for these seniors and our program because (the FCS playoffs) was the next step in moving our football program forward,” coach Mark Speir told reporters. “It was a disappointing loss to Mercer. All we can do now is go finish. We’ve got one week guaranteed. We have to go finish." Senior Detrez Newsome has rushed for 993 yards and a 6.5 yards-per-carry average in just eight games, while Adams has rushed for 697 yards and thrown for 2,225 with 21 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (2-8): Elliott came in for an injured Chazz Surratt two weeks ago against Miami and completed 16-of-39 passes for 173 yards but threw three interceptions. "It was a big emphasis all week - ball security. The main thing was, I was not going to turn the ball over,” Elliott told reporters. ”I had a good feel for the game plan. And I kept my eyes up. Some times in the Miami game, I dropped my eyes. That's just experience.” Ratliff-Williams caught five passes for 75 yards and Jordon Brown ran for 70 yards on 15 carries to pass the 500-yard mark for the season.
EXTRA POINTS
1. The teams have never played, but FCS teams have claimed nine victories against FBS schools this season - one fewer than last season.
2. Ratliff-Williams became just the fourth player in school history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in a single season. He has as many kickoff return touchdowns on the year as the rest of the ACC combined.
3. North Carolina entered the Pitt game with 20 turnovers but committed none against the Panthers.
PREDICTION: North Carolina 44, Western Carolina 17
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Preview: Hawaii at Utah State
When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 18, 2017
Where: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium, Logan, Utah
Quick Hits
Overall Team Offense
The Utah State Aggies are ranked 95 on offense, averaging 372.9 yards per game. The Aggies are averaging 149.3 yards rushing and 223.6 yards passing so far this season.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are ranked 48 on offense, averaging 422.8 yards per game. The Rainbow Warriors are averaging 181.8 yards rushing and 241.0 yards passing so far this season.
Home and Away
The Utah State Aggies are 2-3 at home this season, 3-3 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Aggies are averaging 28.4 scoring, and holding teams to 26.6 points scored on defense.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are 1-4 while on the road this season, 1-6 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Rainbow Warriors are averaging 25.2 scoring, and holding teams to 37.0 points scored on defense.
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