Saturday 11-25-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Preview: UNLV at Nevada

When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: MacKay Stadium, Reno, Nevada
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Nevada Wolf Pack are ranked 72 on offense, averaging 396.4 yards per game. The Wolf Pack are averaging 128.1 yards rushing and 268.3 yards passing so far this season.
The UNLV Rebels are ranked 38 on offense, averaging 436.5 yards per game. The Rebels are averaging 247.1 yards rushing and 189.4 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 2-3 at home this season, 2-5 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Wolf Pack are averaging 37.6 scoring, and holding teams to 29.4 points scored on defense.
The UNLV Rebels are 3-2 while on the road this season, 4-3 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Rebels are averaging 31.8 scoring, and holding teams to 31.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - UNLV at Nevada

ATS Trends
UNLV

Rebels are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Rebels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rebels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Rebels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Rebels are 5-15 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Nevada

Wolf Pack are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Wolf Pack are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Wolf Pack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Wolf Pack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Wolf Pack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Wolf Pack are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Wolf Pack are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games in November.
Wolf Pack are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Wolf Pack are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
UNLV

Over is 8-0 in Rebels last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 14-3 in Rebels last 17 games in November.
Over is 13-4 in Rebels last 17 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Rebels last 8 conference games.
Over is 17-6 in Rebels last 23 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 14-5 in Rebels last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 14-5 in Rebels last 19 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 19-7 in Rebels last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 16-6 in Rebels last 22 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 18-7 in Rebels last 25 games on fieldturf.
Over is 21-9 in Rebels last 30 games overall.
Over is 7-3 in Rebels last 10 games following a straight up win.

Nevada

Over is 4-0 in Wolf Pack last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Wolf Pack last 5 conference games.
Over is 5-2 in Wolf Pack last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Wolf Pack last 7 games in November.
Over is 5-2 in Wolf Pack last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Wolf Pack last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 32-14 in Wolf Pack last 46 games on fieldturf.
Under is 15-7 in Wolf Pack last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 37-18 in Wolf Pack last 55 games overall.

Head to Head

Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Nevada.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Rebels are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Nevada.

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Preview: Arkansas State at UL Monroe
When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Malone Stadium, Monroe, Louisiana
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The UL Monroe Warhawks are ranked 22 on offense, averaging 461.2 yards per game. The Warhawks are averaging 186.6 yards rushing and 274.6 yards passing so far this season.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are ranked 28 on offense, averaging 455.0 yards per game. The Red Wolves are averaging 144.3 yards rushing and 310.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The UL Monroe Warhawks are 2-2 at home this season, 4-3 against conference opponents and 0-3 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Warhawks are averaging 39.2 scoring, and holding teams to 40.8 points scored on defense.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 2-3 while on the road this season, 5-1 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Red Wolves are averaging 31.2 scoring, and holding teams to 31.4 points scored on defense

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Trends - Arkansas State at UL Monroe

ATS Trends
Arkansas State

Red Wolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win.
Red Wolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Red Wolves are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 36-15-1 ATS in their last 52 conference games.
Red Wolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in November.
Red Wolves are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

UL Monroe

Warhawks are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Warhawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
Warhawks are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 home games.
Warhawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Warhawks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends
Arkansas State

Under is 4-0 in Red Wolves last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-0-1 in Red Wolves last 6 games in November.
Over is 4-0 in Red Wolves last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Red Wolves last 4 conference games.
Under is 8-1-1 in Red Wolves last 10 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-1-1 in Red Wolves last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Red Wolves last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 8-2 in Red Wolves last 10 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Red Wolves last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-1 in Red Wolves last 22 games overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Red Wolves last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 8-3 in Red Wolves last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Red Wolves last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

UL Monroe

Over is 6-0 in Warhawks last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 8-1 in Warhawks last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Warhawks last 6 games in November.
Over is 5-1 in Warhawks last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Warhawks last 13 home games.
Over is 21-7 in Warhawks last 28 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Warhawks last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Warhawks last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 21-7 in Warhawks last 28 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 20-7 in Warhawks last 27 conference games.
Over is 8-3 in Warhawks last 11 games on grass.
Over is 8-3 in Warhawks last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2 in Warhawks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 47-23-2 in Warhawks last 72 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Red Wolves are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Favorite is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee
When: 3:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are ranked 86 on offense, averaging 381.9 yards per game. The Blue Raiders are averaging 130.5 yards rushing and 251.5 yards passing so far this season.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are ranked 115 on offense, averaging 334.8 yards per game. The Monarchs are averaging 162.0 yards rushing and 172.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 3-2 at home this season, 3-4 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Blue Raiders are averaging 21.4 scoring, and holding teams to 19.8 points scored on defense.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 2-3 while on the road this season, 3-4 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Monarchs are averaging 19.0 scoring, and holding teams to 31.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Old Dominion at Middle Tennessee

ATS Trends
Old Dominion

Monarchs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Monarchs are 9-1-2 ATS in their last 12 games on turf.
Monarchs are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games in November.
Monarchs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Monarchs are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS loss.
Monarchs are 6-17 ATS in their last 23 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Monarchs are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

Middle Tennessee

Blue Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Blue Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Blue Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Blue Raiders are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Blue Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Old Dominion

Over is 15-6-1 in Monarchs last 22 conference games.
Over is 7-3 in Monarchs last 10 games on turf.
Over is 16-7-1 in Monarchs last 24 road games.

Middle Tennessee

Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 home games.
Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 8-2-1 in Blue Raiders last 11 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games in November.
Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 games on turf.
Under is 4-1-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 7-2-1 in Blue Raiders last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 14-5 in Blue Raiders last 19 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 15-6-1 in Blue Raiders last 22 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head
No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Preview: Wisconsin at Minnesota
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

The math remains a bit murky for No. 4 Wisconsin and its goal of finishing in the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings, but all it can do is win the rest of its games. A loss would almost certainly doom the Badgers, who will try to avoid an upset and finish out a perfect regular season when they visit Minnesota on Saturday.

Wisconsin is the lone undefeated team left in the Big Ten and has already wrapped up its spot in the Big Ten Championship game by winning the West Division, but a lackluster non-conference slate and a conference schedule that didn't feature any of the top three teams from the East division -- Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan State -- in the regular season leaves the team with a questionable resume. "We always talk about focusing on the now," freshman wide receiver Kendric Pryor told reporters after a 24-10 win over Michigan last week. "So, week one we were just focusing on Utah State and now since we're closer to the end of the season we have those goals in the back of our minds, but each week we just try to focus on who our opponent is and what we need to do that week to beat them. Last week, our focus was just Michigan, not worrying about Minnesota, Big Ten championship or College Football Playoff." The Golden Gophers are sixth in the seven-team Big Ten West and followed up their best win of the season - a 54-21 triumph over Nebraska - with their worst loss while getting shut out 39-0 by Northwestern last week. "It's unfortunate. It hurts. It's not pretty, whatsoever," Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck told reporters. "There's no excuses for it, and it 100 percent falls on my shoulders."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Wisconsin -17.

ABOUT WISCONSIN (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten): The Badgers lead the Big Ten in scoring defense (13.1 points) and are second in the Big Ten in rushing offense at an average of 239.3 yards, led by freshman running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor, who is third in FBS with 1,657 yards, recorded 87 of his 132 yards after the break on Saturday, and Wisconsin takes pride in being a strong second-half team. "We're a team that's going to fight no matter what and definitely during the second half we know it's time to tighten up," Taylor told reporters. "So, we go in at halftime and say it's time to play Badger football, that's one thing that we really harp on."

ABOUT MINNESOTA (5-6, 2-6): The Golden Gophers committed five turnovers in the loss to Northwestern as sophomore quarterback Demry Croft threw three interceptions and finished with 43 yards on 2-of-11 passing. Croft is at his best when the Minnesota running game is working, and he ran for 183 yards and three scores on just 10 carries in the win over Nebraska. The Golden Gophers scored 20 of their 29 offensive touchdowns on the ground with Rodney Smith (895 yards, three TDs) and Kobe McCrary (476 yards, eight TDs) leading the way but will be going up against a Badgers run defense that leads FBS with an average of 79.4 yards allowed on the ground.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Badgers are winners of a school-record 14 consecutive Big Ten games.

2. The Golden Gophers have dropped the last 13 in the series, evening the all-time rivalry at 59-59-8.

3. Wisconsin CB Nick Nelson became the first player to return a punt for a TD for the Badgers since 2012 when he ran one back 50 yards last week.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 41, Minnesota 10

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Trends - No. 4 Wisconsin at Minnesota

ATS Trends
Wisconsin

Badgers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Badgers are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games in November.
Badgers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Badgers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Minnesota

Golden Gophers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Golden Gophers are 9-1-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss.
Golden Gophers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Golden Gophers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Golden Gophers are 23-7-2 ATS in their last 32 games in November.
Golden Gophers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss.
Golden Gophers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Golden Gophers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Golden Gophers are 1-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Golden Gophers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

OU Trends
Wisconsin

Over is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 road games.
Over is 6-2 in Badgers last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Badgers last 12 conference games.
Over is 10-4 in Badgers last 14 games following a straight up win.
Over is 7-3 in Badgers last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-4 in Badgers last 13 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Badgers last 16 games overall.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Golden Gophers last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 7-3 in Golden Gophers last 10 games in November.
Under is 16-7 in Golden Gophers last 23 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 13-6 in Golden Gophers last 19 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 15-2 in the last 17 meetings.
Underdog is 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium, College Park, Maryland

Preview: Penn State at Maryland
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

Although it had loftier expectations - especially after a 7-0 start - Penn State still has a chance to carry plenty of momentum into bowl season. The 11th-ranked Nittany Lions seek their third straight victory to close out the regular season when they visit Maryland in a Big Ten clash Saturday afternoon.

Behind a big game from Saquon Barkley (224 total yards, three touchdowns) and Trace McSorley (325 passing yards, three TD passes and one rushing score), Penn State rediscovered its dominant offense in a 56-44 win over Nebraska last week, and it now faces a team that's surrendered at least 31 points in six of eight conference affairs. "Offensively from a positive standpoint, rushed for 263 yards, zero turnovers, which I'm really proud of as a coach," coach James Franklin told reporters this week when he discussed defeating the Cornhuskers. "The weather conditions weren't great. Not putting the ball on the ground at all, not making any poor decisions with the ball, things like that, I was really proud of that." The Terrapins have dropped three in a row but they gave No. 22 Michigan State all it could handle in a 17-7 loss at East Lansing last week. In snowy conditions, Maryland allowed the Spartans to complete 2-of-14 passes for 20 yards.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Penn State -22

ABOUT PENN STATE (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten): While the offense is chugging along, the Nittany Lions' defense has sprung some leaks amid a rash of injuries, and it allowed Nebraska to put up 34 second-half points. "Got to be better in our man-to-man coverage, especially at the line of scrimmage," Franklin told the media. "We didn't have any takeaways. I think this is the first week we didn't have any defensive takeaways. I think the week before we had a special teams takeaway. We got to be better there." In addition to the injuries, Penn State will play a third straight game without standout linebacker Manny Bowen (violation of team rules) and will play the first half without senior safety Troy Apke, who was ejected for targeting last week.

ABOUT MARYLAND (4-7, 2-6): Sophomore Max Bortenschlager, the fourth-stringer to start the season, returned from a one-game absence to make his eighth start of the year last week and was 13-for-25 with 121 yards. Ty Johnson leads the way on the ground with 805 yards and five TDs, but he has failed to reach the 100-yard mark in the last seven games. Fellow junior D.J. Moore, the Big Ten's leader in receptions with 72 and yards with 933, needs six grabs to set the single-season school record.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Franklin served as assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach during a tenure with Maryland from 2008-10.

2. McSorley needs nine yards to become the first Nittany Lions quarterback to have multiple 3,000-yard campaigns.

3. Penn State has a 37-2-1 series advantage, including a 38-14 victory at home last year.

PREDICTION: Penn State 38, Maryland 17

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Trends - No. 11 Penn State at Maryland

ATS Trends
Penn State

Nittany Lions are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Nittany Lions are 15-4-2 ATS in their last 21 games overall.
Nittany Lions are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win.
Nittany Lions are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games.
Nittany Lions are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Nittany Lions are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Nittany Lions are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Nittany Lions are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Maryland

Terrapins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Terrapins are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Terrapins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Terrapins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Terrapins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Terrapins are 12-31 ATS in their last 43 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Terrapins are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
Terrapins are 3-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Terrapins are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends
Penn State

Over is 14-3 in Nittany Lions last 17 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Nittany Lions last 11 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 conference games.
Over is 18-6 in Nittany Lions last 24 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 10-4 in Nittany Lions last 14 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Nittany Lions last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Nittany Lions last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Maryland

Over is 6-1 in Terrapins last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Terrapins last 12 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 conference games.
Under is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head
No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas

Preview: Iowa State at Kansas State
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

Iowa State still has a long-shot possibility of facing Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. But for the upstart Cyclones to have any chance of getting an invite to Arlington, Tex., to play the Sooners on Dec. 2, they first need to finish conference play with a road victory at Kansas State on Saturday.

That's obviously a tough task, especially when you consider that the Wildcats have won nine straight in the series including 31-26 last season in Ames. But Iowa State, which was picked ninth in the Big 12 preseason media poll, has far exceeded all expectations this season, knocking off two top-five ranked teams in the same season for the first time in school history including a shocking 38-31 win at Oklahoma on Oct. 7. To get to the Big 12 title game, the Cyclones would need a number of dominoes to fall in their favor, the biggest of which would be Baylor (1-10, 1-7 Big 12) going on the road and upsetting TCU (9-2, 6-2) on Friday. Still, a win at Kansas State would be one for the record books for the Cyclones who have never won more than five games in conference play.

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

ABOUT IOWA STATE (7-4, 5-3 Big 12): The big question going into the game is the health of sophomore running back David Montgomery who ranks second in the Big 12 in rushing (98.2 yards per game) and had 144 in last week's 23-13 win at Baylor before leaving with an ankle injury. Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said X-rays on the ankle were negative, and he's hopeful Montgomery, who has six 100-yard games this season, will be able to go with sophomore Sheldon Croney Jr., who has 88 yards on 16 carries and one TD this season, his likely replacement. Freshman Zeb Noland, who completed 14-of-28 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions at Baylor, is the likely starter at quarterback with Kyle Kempt expected to miss the game with an arm injury.

ABOUT KANSAS STATE (6-5, 4-4): The Wildcats became bowl eligible for the eighth straight year with a 45-40 win at Oklahoma State last week, their first win over a top-10 team since 2012. Quarterback Skylar Thompson, a freshman making just his second start, completed 10-of-13 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for a team-high 93 yards while wide receiver Byron Pringle caught four passes for 166 yards, including touchdowns of 47, 46 and 60 yards. Linebackers Trent Tanking and Jayd Kirby rank seventh and eighth, respectively, in the Big 12 in tackles while junior corners D.J. Reed (13) and Duke Shelley (12) are 1-2 in the Big 12 in passes defended and have combined for six interceptions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Iowa State is the only FBS team in the nation this year without a lost fumble.

2. Kansas State senior PK Matthew McCane leads the Big 12 with 21 field goals in 26 attempts, including a long of 54 yards.

3. Cyclones senior WR Allen Lazard leads the team in receptions (55), receiving yards (704) and TD catches (9) and has caught at least one pass in 46 consecutive games, the longest current streak in the NCAA.

PREDICTION: Iowa State 23, Kansas State 20

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Trends - Iowa State at Kansas State

ATS Trends
Iowa State

Cyclones are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Cyclones are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cyclones are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Cyclones are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 9-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cyclones are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Cyclones are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.

Kansas State

Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Wildcats are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Wildcats are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Iowa State

Under is 5-0 in Cyclones last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 7-0 in Cyclones last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-2 in Cyclones last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Kansas State

Over is 38-13 in Wildcats last 51 games in November.
Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 games following a straight up win.
Over is 20-9 in Wildcats last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 13-6 in Wildcats last 19 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Cyclones are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Home team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina

Preview: North Carolina at North Carolina State
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

North Carolina will try to salvage what has been a dismal season Saturday by knocking off host North Carolina State in the 107th meeting of the ACC rivals. The Tar Heels come in riding a two-game winning streak while the Wolfpack are sputtering after losing three of their last four games.

The first order of business for the Tar Heels is to account for N.C. State senior defensive end Bradley Chubb, a Chuck Bednarik Award finalist who has 10 sacks and 22 tackles for loss this season. "You've got to make sure you know where he's at," North Carolina coach Larry Fedora told the media. "And your tackles, there's not a time where they can take a play off, because if they do, he's going to make you look really bad." The Wolfpack defense has played well for the most part, but has allowed 30 or more points four times - all losses. The North Carolina offense, meanwhile, went six games without breaking 20 points, but has since hit its stride by scoring 34 and 65 in back-to-back wins.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: N.C. State -16.5

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (3-8, 1-6 ACC): After a difficult beginning, Nathan Elliott has settled into the role of starting quarterback for the Tar Heels. The sophomore has thrown for 475 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions in the last two games and has formed a connection with sophomore Anthony Ratliff-Williams, who has 10 catches for 163 yards and two scores over that span. "We've built a little momentum with all these young guys that are playing, and every positive thing that can happen for us is important," Fedora told the media. "Anytime you can create momentum, it's good for your program."

ABOUT NC STATE (7-4, 5-2): The Wolfpack have no shortage of weapons on offense and chief among them is Jaylen Samuels, who has accounted for a team-high 14 touchdowns (10 rushing). The 5-11 senior tight end is effective as a runner and receiver, and has racked up 1,901 all-purpose yards this season for coach Dave Doeren, who is in search of his fourth win against the Tar Heels. Junior quarterback Ryan Finley has thrown for 2,996 yards but only 16 touchdowns, including four apiece to Samuels, Jakobi Meyers and Kelvin Harmon.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Chubb has had back-to-back seasons of at least 10 sacks and 20 tackles for loss, and needs one sack to pass Mario Williams (25.5) for most in school history.

2. North Carolina leads the series 66-34-6 after winning seven of the last 10 meetings, but its advantage slips to 35-29 since the teams joined the ACC in 1953.

3. Nyheim Hines and Reggie Gallaspy II have combined for 1,262 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground for the Wolfpack.

PREDICTION: N.C. State 37, North Carolina 23

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Trends - North Carolina at NC State

ATS Trends
North Carolina

Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Tar Heels are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Tar Heels are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Tar Heels are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Tar Heels are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

NC State

Wolfpack are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Wolfpack are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Wolfpack are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Wolfpack are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Wolfpack are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
North Carolina

Under is 6-2 in Tar Heels last 8 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-4 in Tar Heels last 14 conference games.
Over is 7-3 in Tar Heels last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 13-6 in Tar Heels last 19 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

NC State

Under is 11-1 in Wolfpack last 12 conference games.
Under is 7-1 in Wolfpack last 8 games overall.
Under is 6-1 in Wolfpack last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Wolfpack last 7 games in November.
Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games on grass.
Under is 6-2 in Wolfpack last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Wolfpack last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Wolfpack last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Head to Head

Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Underdog is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Tar Heels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in NC State.
Tar Heels are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, California

Preview: Boise State at Fresno State
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

Boise State wouldn’t appear to have much on the line Saturday against host Fresno State, but don’t tell that to fourth-year coach Bryan Harsin. The No. 24 Broncos, having already locked up a spot in the Mountain West Conference title game, are on the verge of going undefeated in conference play for the first time since 2009.


In a unique situation, the two rivals will meet again seven days later in the MWC championship game, which will likely take place in Boise given the Broncos’ commanding lead over the Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Broncos have won seven in a row and clinched the Mountain Division title after rolling to a 44-19 victory over Air Force last Saturday with quarterback Brett Rypien throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns. The Broncos have averaged 46.3 points over the last four games with Rypien throwing for 12 touchdowns and one interception over that stretch. Boise State will need another strong offensive showing against Fresno State, which clinched the West Division title with last Saturday’s 13-7 victory at Wyoming and ranks first in the MWC and 12th nationally in scoring defense at 17.3 points per game.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Boise State -7

ABOUT BOISE STATE (9-2, 7-0 MWC): Jabril Frazier and Curtis Weaver have a combined 14 sacks to lead the defense, which forced three turnovers and had four sacks in last week’s victory over Air Force. The impressive secondary features safety Kekoa Nawahine (78 tackles) and cornerback Tyler Horton, a Fresno native who had a 21-yard fumble return for a touchdown last week and leads the Broncos' defense with 10 pass breakups. Fresno State has struggled against opposing tight ends and will be tested by senior Jake Roh, who has caught 39 passes for 410 yards with nine touchdown receptions.

ABOUT FRESNO STATE (8-3, 6-1): Quarterback Marcus McMaryion has been a steady force with 12 touchdown passes and three interceptions for the Bulldogs, who were picked to finish sixth in the West Division after going 1-11 last season. “I can’t be prouder of this team and I can’t be happier for them,” first-year coach Jeff Tedford told reporters. “The turnaround that they’ve made, the belief and confidence, the hard work they’ve put in, the coaching staff has done a phenomenal job.” Linebacker George Helmuth was named MWC Defensive Player of the Week after recording 11 tackles and recovering a critical fumble against Wyoming.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Boise State has won 13 of the last 15 meetings against Fresno State and holds a 13-5 lead in the series.

2. Fresno State has allowed only 20 pass plays of 20 or more yards this season, the fewest in the conference.

3. Boise State has won 12 straight games against MWC opponents from the West Division.

PREDICTION: Fresno State 24, Boise State 20

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Trends - No. 24 Boise State at Fresno State

ATS Trends
Boise State

Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Broncos are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Broncos are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Broncos are 43-21 ATS in their last 64 road games.
Broncos are 4-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Fresno State

Bulldogs are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 8-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulldogs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
Bulldogs are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Bulldogs are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Bulldogs are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games.
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Bulldogs are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf.
Bulldogs are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall.

OU Trends
Boise State

Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Broncos last 16 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 11-3 in Broncos last 14 games in November.
Under is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 10-4 in Broncos last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 16-7 in Broncos last 23 road games.
Over is 17-8 in Broncos last 25 vs. a team with a winning record.

Fresno State

Under is 7-0 in Bulldogs last 7 games overall.
Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-0 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games in November.
Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Fresno State.
Broncos are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama

Preview: Alabama at Auburn
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

The SEC West title is at stake on Saturday when top-ranked Alabama visits sixth-ranked Auburn in the Iron Bowl and the contest also carries College Football Playoff implications. The Tigers fall out of CFP consideration with a loss while the Crimson Tide would all but clinch a spot in the four-team playoff with their 12th consecutive victory.

Alabama coach Nick Saban said there is no need to explain the importance of Saturday's matchup to his players, especially with so much on the line in the latest installment. "The Iron Bowl is a tremendous rivalry game and there's a lot of passion on both sides," Saban said at a press conference. "Lots of people are interested in it and it's got lots of ramifications this year. As a competitor, this is always a game you look forward to having the opportunity to play in." Auburn has averaged 44 points while recording four consecutive victories after it looked like it was falling out of contention and coach Gus Malzahn is glad his team has this opportunity. "This is a huge game for us. I'm excited for our team, and they've worked extremely hard to get to this point," Malzahn told reporters. "We're playing the No. 1 team in the country two times (the Tigers routed Georgia on Nov. 11) in the last three weeks. It's for the SEC West championship, so, real excited to play this week."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Alabama -4.5.

ABOUT ALABAMA (11-0, 7-0 SEC): Strong safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) will return after a one-game absence and the junior is the star of a defense which leads the nation in scoring defense (10.2 points per game) and total defense (244.1 yards per game), and ranks second in rushing defense (87.4) and third in passing defense (156.7). Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts has thrown 14 touchdown passes against one interception and has accounted for 22 total touchdowns while leading an offense that ranks seventh nationally at 41.4 points per game. Junior wideout Calvin Ridley has 52 receptions for 858 yards and he ranks third in school history with 2,672 receiving yards.

ABOUT AUBURN (9-2, 5-2): Junior running back Kerryon Johnson has been superb with 1,172 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns but the Tigers will need a strong performance from sophomore quarterback Jarrett Stidham (2,445 yards, 16 touchdowns, four interceptions) against Alabama's stingy defense. "I think it's going to be a big key for us, if we want to move the ball on these guys," Stidham said of having a balanced attack. "Obviously, they're a very, very talented defense. I think if we come and execute, establish a really good tempo, I think it will put us in a good position for the rest of the game." Auburn is tied for eighth nationally in scoring defense (16.6) and ranks 10th in total defense (302.3) while receiving solid campaigns from junior pass rusher Jeff Holland (team-best nine sacks) and junior middle linebacker Deshaun Davis (team-leading 58 tackles).

EXTRA POINTS
1. Alabama has won seven of the past nine meetings and holds a 45-35-1 series edge.
2. Johnson has seven 100-yard outings this season and 10 in his career.
3. The Crimson Tide have been ravaged at linebacker due to injuries, making freshman Dylan Moses a key figure after he had 11 tackles and one interception against Mercer last Saturday in his first career start.

PREDICTION: Auburn 30, Alabama 27

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Trends - No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Auburn

ATS Trends
Alabama

Crimson Tide are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games.
Crimson Tide are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Crimson Tide are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
Crimson Tide are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Auburn

Tigers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Tigers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Tigers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Tigers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

OU Trends
Alabama

Under is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Crimson Tide last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 20-8 in Crimson Tide last 28 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Crimson Tide last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 7-3 in Crimson Tide last 10 road games.
Under is 14-6 in Crimson Tide last 20 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 39-19-1 in Crimson Tide last 59 games in November.

Auburn

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-0 in Tigers last 7 conference games.
Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games in November.
Under is 9-3-1 in Tigers last 13 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 15-7-1 in Tigers last 23 home games.

Head to Head
No trends available.

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When: 3:45 PM ET, Saturday, November 25, 2017
Where: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

Preview: West Virginia at Oklahoma
Gracenote
Nov 22, 2017

Heisman Trophy frontrunner Baker Mayfield plays his final game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday when Oklahoma hosts West Virginia. But the only player in FBS history to throw for at least 13,500 yards and also rush for at least 1,000 yards won't be in the starting lineup as part of the discipline for "Crotchgate."

Sooners coach Lincoln Riley announced Monday that Mayfield would be stripped of his captaincy for the game and would not start after Mayfield grabbed his crotch at least twice and screamed obscenities at the Kansas sidelines in the third quarter of last week's 41-3 Oklahoma win in Lawrence. "It's not what we want in this program," Riley said. "And it's not going to be acceptable here. This program has very high standards. This university has very high standards. And when they're not met, there has to be consequences. But at the same time, he's a young person. When I was his age, I made a lot of mistakes, too. I bet everybody in this room did. That's part of it." Kyler Murray, a highly-touted transfer to Texas A&M, will start for the Sooners while West Virginia also starts its backup quarterback, Chris Chugunov, in place of the injured Will Grier.

TV: 3:45 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Oklahoma -22.5

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (7-4, 5-3 Big 12): The Mountaineers come into the contest in a four-way tie for third place in the Big 12 with Texas, Iowa State and Oklahoma State but will be without Grier, who had surgery to repair a broken middle finger on his right (throwing) hand suffered while diving for the pylon in the first quarter of a 28-14 home loss to Texas last Saturday. Chugunov, who'd thrown 16 passes as a college player before Saturday, completed 14-of-26 attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown in relief of Grier, who finishes the regular season having completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 3,490 yards and 34 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. Chugunov has a talented trio of receivers to throw to in David Sills V, who leads the nation with 18 touchdown receptions, junior Gary Jennings (92 catches, 1,016 yards) and senior Ka'Raun White (57 catches, 970 yards, 11 TDs) while the Mountaineers' defense, which ranks just 102nd in total defense (434.9 yards allowed per game), is led by senior linebacker Al-Rasheed Benton (94 tackles) and safeties Kyzir White and Kenny Robinson, who each have three interceptions.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA (10-1, 7-1): Look for Mayfield to get a rousing ovation from the Sooner faithful when he makes his first appearance, and for good reason as he leads the nation in completion percentage (70.8), passing efficiency rating (199.3), passing yards per attempt (11.6), passing yard per completion (16.4) and pass plays of 20-plus yards (68). The running game, which benefits from a big, physical offensive line, is also a good one featuring Rodney Anderson (749 yards, 7 TDs) and Trey Sermon (597 yards, 5 TDs) while wide receivers Marquise Brown (44 catches, 830 yards, 5 TDs) and CeeDee Lamb (36-649-6) and tight end Mark Andrews (47-787-5) lead a deep receiving corps. Senior defensive end/linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo leads the defense with a Big 12-best 8.0 sacks to go along with 17.0 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Oklahoma has won 23 of its last 24 Big 12 games dating back to the 2015 season with the only loss on Oct. 7 to Iowa State, 38-31.

2. The Sooners lead the nation in yards per play (8.3) well ahead of second place UCF (7.6).

3. Mayfield has thrown at least one touchdown pass in a Big 12-record 37 consecutive games.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma 56, West Virginia 17

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Trends - West Virginia at No. 5 Oklahoma

ATS Trends
West Virginia

Mountaineers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Mountaineers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 3-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Mountaineers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Mountaineers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Mountaineers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
Mountaineers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Oklahoma

Sooners are 10-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Sooners are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Sooners are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Sooners are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win.
Sooners are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Sooners are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
West Virginia

Under is 3-0-1 in Mountaineers last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Mountaineers last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games on grass.
Under is 25-9 in Mountaineers last 34 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Mountaineers last 15 games in November.
Under is 19-7 in Mountaineers last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Mountaineers last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 24-10 in Mountaineers last 34 conference games.

Oklahoma

Under is 6-1 in Sooners last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Sooners last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 8-2 in Sooners last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Sooners last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 7-3 in Sooners last 10 home games.
Over is 9-4 in Sooners last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.