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Trends - Rice at Pittsburgh

ATS Trends

Rice

Owls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Owls are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Owls are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Owls are 34-15-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Owls are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 non-conference games. Owls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Owls are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Owls are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Pittsburgh

Panthers are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 home games. Panthers are 5-16-1 ATS in their last 22 non-conference games. Panthers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Panthers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Panthers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Panthers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Panthers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Panthers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Panthers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

OU Trends

Rice

Under is 6-1 in Owls last 7 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 games on grass. Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 25-10 in Owls last 35 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Owls last 28 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-3 in Owls last 10 non-conference games. Over is 48-23 in Owls last 71 road games.

Pittsburgh

Over is 5-0-1 in Panthers last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-1 in Panthers last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Panthers last 8 home games. Over is 6-1-1 in Panthers last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Panthers last 7 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games on grass. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. CUSA. Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 games following a ATS loss. Over is 9-4 in Panthers last 13 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia


Preview: North Carolina at Georgia Tech

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Georgia Tech gets plenty of attention for being one of the nation’s best rushing teams with its triple-option attack, but its defense is a big reason why it enters Saturday’s home contest with North Carolina having won two games in a row. The Yellow Jackets, who lead the country in rushing offense, rank 14th in total defense and did not allow a point after each of the offense’s four lost fumbles in last week’s 35-17 victory over Pittsburgh.

“In the last two (games) we’ve played much better,” Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson told reporters Tuesday, referring to a defense that has forced 19 three-and-outs in 37 defensive series this season, the second-highest percentage (51.4 percent) in the nation. The Tar Heels have dropped three of their first four games, but head coach Larry Fedora told reporters Monday he is pleased with the progression of quarterback Chazz Surratt through three career starts. “He took the ball where it needed to go,” Fedora said of Surratt, who passed for 259 yards in last week’s 27-17 defeat to Duke. UNC has led in the fourth quarter in all four games this season, but faces a Georgia Tech program it has beaten each of the past three years.

TV: noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Georgia Tech -9 ½

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA (1-3, 0-2 ACC): The Tar Heels lost more than a game last week as leading receiver Austin Proehl (left arm) and defensive tackle Tyler Powell (right knee) were injured, and their status for Saturday is uncertain. Surratt completed 17-of-32 passes last week and added 77 yards rushing, but threw a critical interception that was returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Safety Myles Dorn recorded a career-high 11 tackles against Duke, but the Tar Heels are 12th in the ACC and 104th nationally in scoring defense, allowing 33 points per game.

ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (2-1, 1-0): The Yellow Jackets have clicked since a season-opening loss to Tennessee, entering this week averaging a nation’s-best 393.7 yards rushing per game. Quarterback TaQuon Marshall has rushed for 386 yards and five touchdowns in three games, while running back KirVonte Benson finished with 196 yards on the ground last week. After allowing only 235 yards of total offense last week, the Yellow Jackets are giving up 264.3 yards per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. UNC has been outscored 54-20 in the fourth quarter this season.

2. The Yellow Jackets, who seek a 2-0 ACC start for the fourth time in the past seven seasons, play four of their final six conference games away from home.

3. In the past five meetings, Georgia Tech and UNC have combined to average 65.7 yards per game, including a 68-50 Yellow Jackets victory in 2012.

PREDICTION: Georgia Tech 37, North Carolina 21

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Trends - North Carolina at Georgia Tech

ATS Trends

North Carolina

Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Tar Heels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Tar Heels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. Tar Heels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games. Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

Georgia Tech

Yellow Jackets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Yellow Jackets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Yellow Jackets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Yellow Jackets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Yellow Jackets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Yellow Jackets are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Yellow Jackets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Yellow Jackets are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games. Yellow Jackets are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

North Carolina

Over is 6-1 in Tar Heels last 7 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Tar Heels last 5 road games. Under is 7-2 in Tar Heels last 9 conference games. Under is 8-3 in Tar Heels last 11 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 9-4 in Tar Heels last 13 games overall.

Georgia Tech

Under is 4-0-1 in Yellow Jackets last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1-1 in Yellow Jackets last 8 games in September. Under is 5-1 in Yellow Jackets last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Yellow Jackets last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Yellow Jackets last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2-1 in Yellow Jackets last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games on grass.

Head to Head

• Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
• Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Georgia Tech.
• Tar Heels are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Georgia Tech.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin


Preview: Northwestern at Wisconsin

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

No. 10 Wisconsin breezed through the nonconference portion of its schedule and looks ready to take on the Big Ten. The Badgers will play three of their first four conference games at home and start by hosting Northwestern on Saturday.

Wisconsin comes in with a thriving offense led by sophomore quarterback Alex Hornibrook, who completed 18 of 19 passes -- a school-record 94.7 percent -- for 256 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-6 win at BYU on Sept. 16. "Alex knows what we have and we know Alex has a great arm," Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus, who is tied for the team lead with three TD receptions, told reporters. "We just need to run and do our jobs. We know Alex will get us the ball when we have an opportunity." The Wildcats are clicking on all cylinders offensively as well and finished off their nonconference slate by rolling up 678 yards of total offense in a 49-7 win over Bowling Green -- the second-highest total in program history. "There's always room to improve," Northwestern tight end Garrett Dickerson told reporters after the win. "Once we get on the film, we'll see where we need to improve at. But I think defensively today it was more of a confidence boost, and we just need to take that momentum into the Big Ten games."

TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: Wisconsin -14.5

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (2-1): Wildcats senior running back Justin Jackson is on the verge of breaking the school's rushing record and is coming off his best performance of the season after rumbling for 121 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries against Bowling Green. Jackson needs 109 yards to break Damien Anderson's school record of 4,485, and he is looking for some redemption after matching a season low with 42 yards in a home loss to the Badgers last season. Quarterback Clayton Thorson, who passed for 277 yards and a TD against Wisconsin in 2016, is coming off a big performance as well and threw for 370 yards and a pair of TDs against Bowling Green.

ABOUT WISCONSIN (3-0): Hornibrook is getting plenty of help from the running game, and freshman Jonathan Taylor leads the way with 438 yards and five touchdowns on 53 carries. Taylor is averaging 8.3 yards per carry and is splitting touches with Chris James and Bradrick Shaw, who are both over 100 yards on the season and are averaging 4.7 yards or better per carry. The Badgers defense also enters Big Ten play hot after holding BYU to 192 total yards, and it has yet to allow any points in the second half.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wisconsin earned a 21-7 win in last season's meeting and won three of the last five.

2. The Wildcats are 18-4 when Jackson rushes for 100 yards.

3. Hornibrook leads the Big Ten in pass efficiency (188.9) and ranks third nationally.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 35, Northwestern 20

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Trends - Northwestern at No. 10 Wisconsin

ATS Trends

Northwestern

Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Wildcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Wildcats are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Wildcats are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games. Wildcats are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Wildcats are 8-19 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Wildcats are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Wildcats are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September.

Wisconsin

Badgers are 15-3 ATS in their last 18 games following a bye week. Badgers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 conference games. Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Badgers are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Badgers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Badgers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Badgers are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Badgers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Badgers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Badgers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Badgers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Badgers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Badgers are 0-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Northwestern

Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 9-2 in Wildcats last 11 games following a bye week. Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 8-2 in Wildcats last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 20-6 in Wildcats last 26 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 16-5 in Wildcats last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 19-6-1 in Wildcats last 26 games in September. Under is 19-7 in Wildcats last 26 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 road games. Under is 37-17-1 in Wildcats last 55 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 13-6-1 in Wildcats last 20 games overall.

Wisconsin

Over is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 conference games. Over is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Badgers last 8 games overall. Under is 9-3-1 in Badgers last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 16-6 in Badgers last 22 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 10-4 in Badgers last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

• Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
• Home team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
• Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Wisconsin.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota


Preview: Maryland at Minnesota

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

Maryland looks to overcome the loss of another quarterback when it visits Minnesota for the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Starter Tyrrell Pigrome tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the season-opening 51-41 win against Texas and highly touted freshman Kasim Hill suffered the same fate in a 38-10 setback against Central Florida, leaving the Terrapins' hopes of salvaging their campaign resting squarely on the shoulders of Max Bortenschlager.

"It's part of the game, unfortunately, but when it happens at the same position, it makes life a little tougher," Maryland coach D.J. Durkin told reporters. "Max has confidence in himself and we have confidence in him." Minnesota is heading in the right direction under first-year coach P.J. Fleck following a 24-3 win against Middle Tennessee State. The Golden Gophers, who are coming off a bye week, have won their first three games by an average of 25 points and can register their first 4-0 start since 2013 by beating Maryland for the second time in as many seasons. Minnesota's defense has played an integral role in the team's early success as Robb Smith's unit leads the nation in scoring defense (eight points per game) and is one of only two programs in the country that has not surrendered a second-half point.

TV: Noon ET, FS1. LINE: Minnesota -13

ABOUT MARYLAND (2-1): Bortenschlager came off the bench to complete 15-of-26 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown but threw two interceptions in the loss to UCF. Caleb Henderson, who transferred from North Carolina, missed a majority of training camp with a foot injury, but Durkin stated the junior quarterback likely will dress as the backup for Saturday's clash. D.J. Moore continued his torrid start to the season as he hauled in eight passes for 83 yards and a score against the Knights to move into a fifth-place tie with current Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (13) on Maryland's all-time touchdown receptions list.

ABOUT MINNESOTA (3-0): Kobe McCrary ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns in the win against Middle Tennessee State while Rodney Smith also gained 107 yards to become the 15th player in program history to surpass 2,000 career rushing yards. Backup quarterback Demry Croft remains suspended indefinitely for violating team rules and wide receiver Rashad Still, who had 18 receptions for 349 yards last season, is back with the team after missing the last two games for disciplinary reasons. "If you don't do the right things, you won't play," Fleck told reporters. "I will never sacrifice doing the right thing for a win."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Minnesota has won five consecutive home games.

2. Maryland has dropped seven of its last eight Big Ten road contests.

3. Fleck has won 23 of his last 26 games as a coach dating back to his tenure at Western Michigan.

PREDICTION: Minnesota 28, Maryland 13

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Trends - Maryland at Minnesota

ATS Trends

Maryland

Terrapins are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home. Terrapins are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Terrapins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Terrapins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a bye week. Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Terrapins are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games. Terrapins are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Terrapins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Minnesota

Golden Gophers are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win. Golden Gophers are 2-0-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Golden Gophers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a bye week. Golden Gophers are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Golden Gophers are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Golden Gophers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 20-8-3 ATS in their last 31 conference games. Golden Gophers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Golden Gophers are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends

Maryland

Under is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 5-2-1 in Terrapins last 8 games in September.

Minnesota

Under is 5-1 in Golden Gophers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2-1 in Golden Gophers last 10 games following a bye week. Over is 9-3 in Golden Gophers last 12 games following a straight up win. Over is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games following a ATS win. Under is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 home games. Over is 9-4 in Golden Gophers last 13 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 11-5 in Golden Gophers last 16 conference games.

Head to Head

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas


Preview: New Mexico State at Arkansas

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

After an inauspicious start to conference play - and a season-ending injury to a key member of the offense - Arkansas will look to bounce back Saturday with a non-conference showdown against visiting New Mexico State. The Razorbacks are reeling after surrendering a combined 78 points in losses to TCU and Texas A&M, and are hoping to get more out of quarterback Austin Allen moving forward.

Allen is coming off a 3,400-yard passing campaign in 2016, but has just 502 passing yards and four touchdowns through three games and completed only 43.8 percent of his passes in the back-to-back defeats. He'll also be down a receiver, as senior wideout Jared Cornelius suffered a torn Achilles tendon in last week's loss and will undergo season-ending surgery. New Mexico State breezed to a 41-14 triumph over UTEP last week in a thorough effort on both sides of the ball, racking up 462 total yards while forcing five turnovers. These teams have met five times previously, with Arkansas prevailing each time.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: Arkansas -17

ABOUT NEW MEXICO STATE (2-2): The Aggies are led by senior quarterback Tyler Rogers, who comes into the week ranked third in the nation in passing yards (1,413); he has thrown multiple touchdown passes in all four games this season while completing more than 65 percent of his attempts. Running backs Larry Rose III and Jason Huntley have combined to average 6.4 yards per carry with three touchdowns; Rogers also has a pair of rushing scores. Defensive back Shamad Lomax was named Sun Belt Conference defensive player of the week after racking up three interceptions - one for a touchdown - against UTEP.

ABOUT ARKANSAS (1-2): Allen has been aided by a Razorbacks rushing game that ranks just inside the top 50 in FBS in yards per game (197.0) and is getting contributions from a trio of backfield weapons. Chase Hayden (29 carries, 198 yards, two TDs), David Williams (28 carries, 156 yards, four TDs) and Devwah Whaley (29 carries, 130 yards, one TD) combine to average 5.6 yards per carry and have accounted for all of Arkansas' rushing scores to date. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw has racked up 31 tackles over his last two games, the highest two-game tally by any FBS player so far in 2017.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Five different New Mexico State players have more than 100 receiving yards.

2. The Razorbacks have scored 40-plus points 12 times since the start of the 2015 season, tied for second-most in the SEC over that span.

3. Williams is the only player in the conference with four or more rushing touchdowns and a receiving score.

PREDICTION: Arkansas 45, New Mexico State 27

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Trends - New Mexico State at Arkansas

ATS Trends

New Mexico State

Aggies are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Aggies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Aggies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Aggies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Aggies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Aggies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Aggies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf. Aggies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Aggies are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 vs. SEC. Aggies are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Arkansas

Razorbacks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in September. Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. Razorbacks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games. Razorbacks are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Razorbacks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends

New Mexico State

Under is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games in September. Under is 5-0-1 in Aggies last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 8-1 in Aggies last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-1 in Aggies last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 4-1-1 in Aggies last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Aggies last 10 vs. SEC. Over is 21-7-1 in Aggies last 29 road games. Over is 8-3 in Aggies last 11 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 8-3 in Aggies last 11 games following a straight up win. Over is 21-8 in Aggies last 29 non-conference games. Over is 13-5 in Aggies last 18 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 11-5 in Aggies last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 36-17-2 in Aggies last 55 games overall.

Arkansas

Under is 5-0 in Razorbacks last 5 non-conference games. Under is 6-0 in Razorbacks last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Razorbacks last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 games overall. Under is 10-3 in Razorbacks last 13 games following a straight up loss. Over is 10-3 in Razorbacks last 13 vs. S-Belt. Under is 6-2 in Razorbacks last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Razorbacks last 14 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Razorbacks last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 7-3 in Razorbacks last 10 home games. Over is 7-3 in Razorbacks last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 27-13 in Razorbacks last 40 games in September.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 12:20 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina


Preview: Syracuse at North Carolina State

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

A week after recording one of its biggest wins in recent memory, North Carolina State must be wary of a letdown Saturday when it hosts Syracuse in ACC action. The Wolfpack led wire-to-wire in a 27-21 victory at Florida State in Week 4 and may be primed to join the top 25 if they can upend the Orange.

N.C. State has scored on its opening possession in all four games and will look to make it 5-for-5 against Syracuse, which fought hard in last week's nine-point loss at LSU. The Wolfpack have scored at least 27 points in all four outings, capped by their first road victory against a ranked team since 2012 (when they also defeated Florida State). "We beat a lot of teams that people think we should beat and knocked on the door with a ton of teams and didn't finish. Now we finished," N.C. State coach Dave Doeren told reporters after the win. "If you want to be in the conversation, you have to win games like today." The Orange's schedule gets tough in October, and the team likely will need to pull a couple of upsets this season -- Saturday's game, for instance -- in order to reach a bowl game.

TV: 12:20 p.m. ET, ACC Network Extra. LINE: N.C. State -12

ABOUT SYRACUSE (2-2, 0-0 ACC): The Orange need more out of their running game, as Dontae Strickland is averaging 3.0 yards per carry and quarterback Eric Dungey is currently the only player on the team with more than 134 yards on the ground. Dungey threw 52 times against LSU and averaged barely over five yards per attempt, although Steve Ishmael (national-best 45 catches) continues to be a revelation on the outside. "I think that we're playing well," coach Dino Babers said Monday. "I know that we're getting better, but I can't prove it in the box score. I can't prove it with the win-and-loss record, but we're a better football team. This team would really get after the 2016 Syracuse team. But the schedule may be so difficult ... you may not be able to see that in the W's and L's."

ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA STATE (3-1, 1-0): The Wolfpack have four of their next six games on the road -- and the two home games in that stretch are against nationally ranked squads Louisville and Clemson -- so this is a critical contest for coach Doeren. He was particularly thrilled, of course, after last week's win, which featured two touchdown passes from Ryan Finley and a crisp performance (five catches for 112 yards and a score) from wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. “Just to see the euphoria in (the players’) faces in that locker room and feel how much went into that journey, that’s why I coach,” Doeren said. “I loved every second of that, and I’m so proud of those guys.”

EXTRA POINTS

1. N.C. State is 9-1 in the all-time series with Syracuse.

2. Ishmael is already three catches from matching his career high of 48 set last season.

3. Wolfpack TE Jaylen Samuels, who is second in the nation with 38 catches (only behind Ishmael), has five touchdowns in the last two games.

PREDICTION: North Carolina State 43, Syracuse 36

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Trends - Syracuse at NC State

ATS Trends

Syracuse

Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Orange are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

NC State

Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Wolfpack are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Wolfpack are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Wolfpack are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in September. Wolfpack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.

OU Trends

Syracuse

Under is 5-0 in Orange last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Orange last 9 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-1 in Orange last 7 conference games. Under is 5-1 in Orange last 6 games in September. Under is 9-2 in Orange last 11 games overall. Under is 7-2 in Orange last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Orange last 8 games on grass. Over is 12-5 in Orange last 17 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 21-9-1 in Orange last 31 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

NC State

Under is 6-0 in Wolfpack last 6 conference games. Over is 6-1-1 in Wolfpack last 8 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games on grass.

Head to Head

• Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida


Preview: Vanderbilt at Florida

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

After narrowly escaping an upset at Kentucky last week, No. 21 Florida will have a new starting quarterback when it hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday. Junior Luke Del Rio, the son of Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio who made six starts last season, makes his first start of 2017 after throwing a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes to rally the Gators to a 28-27 victory over the Wildcats.

Del Rio takes over for redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks, who won a quarterback battle in fall camp against Del Rio and Notre Dame graduate transfer Malik Zaire. But with his offense stagnating last week at Kentucky, Florida coach Jim McElwain decided to make the switch back to Del Rio, whose 5-yard pass to an uncovered Freddie Swain with 43 seconds left capped the Gators' dramatic comeback from a 27-14 fourth-quarter deficit. "It really had nothing to do with Feleipe doing anything wrong," McElwain said at his Monday press conference. "We were kind of in a stall mode. ... We needed a jump-start. It was like, sometimes maybe not all cylinders were hitting, and yet I think he came in and gave us a boost."

TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Florida -10

ABOUT VANDERBILT (3-1, 0-1 SEC): The Commodores, who opened a lot of eyes in the college football world with a 3-0 start that was capped by a 14-7 victory over then-No. 18 ranked Kansas State, come in off their first loss of the season, and it was a whopper, 59-0 to No. 1 Alabama. "Those guys have done a good job looking at it and figuring out what we did wrong," head coach Derek Mason said. "In looking at our practices over the last couple of days, these guys have done exactly what we needed them to do." One big area is the running game, where the Commodores, who have rushed for just 350 yards in four games, were scorched for 496 yards by the Crimson Tide.

ABOUT FLORIDA (2-1, 2-0): Del Rio was 5-1 as a starter last season while throwing for 1,358 yards, eight touchdowns and eight interceptions before suffering knee and shoulder injuries that required multiple surgeries in the offseason. The Gators snapped a streak of eight games without a rushing touchdown with two in the win at Kentucky but both came out of the wildcat formation with wide receiver Kadarius Toney scoring on a 36-yard run and wide receiver Brandon Powell on a 5-yard run, both on direct snaps. Sophomore linebacker David Reese leads the defense with 26 tackles while freshman defensive back C.J. Henderson has two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns.

EXTRA POINTS

1. McElwain is 15-3 in SEC regular-season games, which ties him with Steve Spurrier for the best 18-game SEC start in school history.

2. The trip to The Swamp is a homecoming for senior RB Ralph Webb, who leads Vanderbilt in rushing (64 carries, 169 yards, 2 TDs) and attended Gainesville High School.

3. Florida's defense leads the SEC in sacks per game (3.33) and is second in tackles for loss (7.7).

PREDICTION: Florida 23, Vanderbilt 10

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Trends - Vanderbilt at No. 20 Florida

ATS Trends

Vanderbilt

Commodores are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS loss. Commodores are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Commodores are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss. Commodores are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Commodores are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Commodores are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

Florida

Gators are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Gators are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Gators are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. Gators are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Gators are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Gators are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

OU Trends

Vanderbilt

Under is 5-0 in Commodores last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 13-3-1 in Commodores last 17 road games. Over is 4-1 in Commodores last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Commodores last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 7-2-1 in Commodores last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 19-6-1 in Commodores last 26 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 22-7-1 in Commodores last 30 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 6-2-1 in Commodores last 9 games on grass. Under is 8-3-2 in Commodores last 13 games in September. Under is 21-8-2 in Commodores last 31 games overall. Under is 18-7-1 in Commodores last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 38-15-1 in Commodores last 54 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 14-6-1 in Commodores last 21 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 9-4 in Commodores last 13 games following a ATS loss. Under is 55-26-1 in Commodores last 82 conference games. Under is 43-21-1 in Commodores last 65 games following a straight up loss.

Florida

Under is 6-1 in Gators last 7 games on grass. Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-2 in Gators last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 10-4 in Gators last 14 games in September. Over is 15-6 in Gators last 21 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Gators last 7 conference games. Under is 7-3 in Gators last 10 games overall.

Head to Head

• Commodores are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Florida.
• Road team is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
• Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
• Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Florida.

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Preview: Texas El Paso at Army

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Michie Stadium, West Point, New York

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Army Black Knights are ranked 91 on offense, averaging 375.2 yards per game. The Black Knights are averaging 366.2 yards rushing and 9.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Texas El Paso Miners are ranked 130 on offense, averaging 210.2 yards per game. The Miners are averaging 62.8 yards rushing and 147.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Army Black Knights are 2-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Black Knights are averaging 42.5 scoring, and holding teams to 11.5 points scored on defense.
• The Texas El Paso Miners are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 0-3 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Miners are averaging 10.5 scoring, and holding teams to 48.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Texas El Paso at Army

ATS Trends

Texas El Paso

Miners are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Miners are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf. Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Miners are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Miners are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games. Miners are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Miners are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Army

Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Black Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Black Knights are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in September. Black Knights are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Black Knights are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

OU Trends

Texas El Paso

Under is 5-0 in Miners last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Miners last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Miners last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Miners last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Miners last 7 games overall. Under is 7-3 in Miners last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Army

Over is 6-1 in Black Knights last 7 vs. CUSA. Under is 5-1 in Black Knights last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Black Knights last 12 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games following a ATS loss. Under is 16-6 in Black Knights last 22 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Black Knights last 10 games overall. Under is 7-3 in Black Knights last 10 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 7-3 in Black Knights last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.