Saturday 9-30-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts


Preview: Central Michigan at Boston College

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Boston College will try to find some semblance of health - and a much-needed win - before the ACC schedule picks back up when it hosts Central Michigan on Saturday. "I am very concerned right now with the amount of injuries that we have and what we just took in this game," coach Steve Addazio told reporters after last week's 34-7 loss at No. 2 Clemson, the Eagles' third straight defeat. "I don't know the extent of them right now but we are losing an incredible amount of starters."

After the Chippewas leave town, Boston College plays back-to-back ranked opponents Virginia Tech and Louisville and then visits an improved Virginia team. The Eagles were outscored 117-37 during the skid and were held to 238 total yards at Death Valley, getting outgained 342-97 on the ground. Redshirt freshman quarterback Anthony Brown was among those banged up in the loss, although Addazio indicated that his young signal-caller has been practicing this week. Central Michigan already scored one road victory against a power conference opponent - a 45-27 win at Kansas - but also fell at Syracuse and then dropped its Mid-American Conference opener last week against Miami (Ohio).

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ACC Network Extra. LINE: Boston College -7.5

ABOUT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (2-2): Senior Shane Morris has completed 48.1 percent of his passes with four interceptions over the last two games as the Chippewas deal with a banged-up receiving corps. Mark Chapman has managed to avoid those issues and the senior is leading the way with 377 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while leading rusher Jonathan Ward (295 yards on the ground) ranks third on the team in catches (14) and yards through the air (159). Central Michigan will need to clean up its act after committing the game's only two turnovers in last week's loss while committing one penalty that nullified a touchdown and another that wiped out an interception by the defense.

ABOUT BOSTON COLLEGE (1-3): Brown has tossed six interceptions while completing under 50 percent of his passes during the losing streak, but the team remains committed to the process and acknowledges the strength of the recent opponents. "The sky's the limit there," Addazio told reporters. "But like any first-year quarterback, a lot of firsts that happen, he knows it. But managing big-time game atmosphere, environment, crowd, noise, stadium, everything, that was a first for him and he handled that pretty well." A battered offensive line has not helped and the Eagles will be forced again to shuffle things up in front of Brown and a rushing attack that averages 3.4 yards per carry - 12th in the ACC.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Eagles entered the week ranked 114th in FBS in third-down conversions (31.1 percent), while the Chippewas were 123rd (27.7).

2. Boston College's top two receivers - Kobay White and Jeff Smith - have combined for 29 catches with no TDs.

3. The Eagles have won each of the three previous meetings, including a 31-10 home triumph in 2009.

PREDICTION: Boston College 27, Central Michigan 20

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Trends - Central Michigan at Boston College

ATS Trends

Central Michigan

Chippewas are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in September. Chippewas are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Chippewas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Chippewas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Chippewas are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Chippewas are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Chippewas are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 vs. ACC.

Boston College

Eagles are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. MAC. Eagles are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Eagles are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Eagles are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. Eagles are 3-10-2 ATS in their last 15 home games. Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in September.

OU Trends

Central Michigan

Under is 6-1 in Chippewas last 7 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 16-5 in Chippewas last 21 games following a double-digit loss at home. Under is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 vs. ACC.

Boston College

Under is 12-2 in Eagles last 14 vs. MAC. Under is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 20-6 in Eagles last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 38-13-1 in Eagles last 52 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 11-4 in Eagles last 15 home games. Under is 30-11 in Eagles last 41 non-conference games. Under is 18-7-1 in Eagles last 26 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Eagles last 28 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 42-18-1 in Eagles last 61 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 34-16-1 in Eagles last 51 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 64-31-2 in Eagles last 97 games overall. Under is 35-17-1 in Eagles last 53 games following a straight up loss. Under is 39-19-1 in Eagles last 59 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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


Preview: Baylor at Kansas State

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

Kansas State hopes a bye week before its Big 12 opener against visiting Baylor on Saturday allowed the offense to refocus after a forgettable performance against Vanderbilt. The winless Bears can score in bunches, and the Wildcats will need to be ready to answer.

Coach Bill Snyder wants his team to establish a balanced running game to take some of the load off quarterback Jesse Ertz. "I would like to see more balance in what we do so it's not always that aspect of the quarterback run game as much," Snyder told the Topeka Capital-Journal. "Once again, if that's what you have to do, you take what they give you." Baylor's receiving corps has scored with big plays as its 11 touchdowns average 47.6 yards but may have taken a hit last week. Chris Platt, who has recorded four of the team's five 70-yard TD catches, likely is out of the season with a knee injury.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Kansas State -14

ABOUT BAYLOR (0-4, 0-1 Big 12): Sophomore Zach Smith (46-of-84, 742 yards, seven TDs, four interceptions) has registered at least 200 yards passing and two TDs in each of his six career starts, including last season's loss to Kansas State. Denzel Mims leads the Bears with 18 catches for 406 yards and six scores while Platt had 16 receptions for 401 yards and five TDs before getting hurt in the 49-41 loss to Oklahoma. Baylor is allowing 37 points and 503.8 yards but leads the Big 12 in tackles for loss (32) and sacks (11).

ABOUT KANSAS STATE (2-1): Ertz (36-of-65, 587 yards, four TDs, two INTs) leads the Wildcats with 237 rushing yards and a pair of scores. Alex Barnes (162 rushing yards) and Dalvin Warmack (76) also have two rushing touchdowns while Isaiah Zuber is the only receiver to reach double digits in catches (13, 129 yards, one TD). Kansas State starts conference play leading the Big 12 in scoring defense (13.3 points allowed) and passing defense (153.7 yards).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Baylor is last in the Big 12 and 116th nationally in rushing defense, allowing 236.5 yards.

2. Bears DE Xavier Jones (six tackles, 1.5 sacks) will miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his leg.

3. Kansas State is 20-9 following a bye under Snyder.

PREDICTION: Kansas State 37, Baylor 27

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Trends - Baylor at Kansas State

ATS Trends

Baylor

Bears are 25-12 ATS in their last 37 games on fieldturf. Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Bears are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bears are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Bears are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Bears are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Bears are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games.

Kansas State

Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Wildcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss. Wildcats are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a bye week. Wildcats are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss. Wildcats are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Wildcats are 42-20 ATS in their last 62 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Wildcats are 45-22-1 ATS in their last 68 conference games.

OU Trends

Baylor

Under is 8-0 in Bears last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 6-0-1 in Bears last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Bears last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 games in September. Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 37-15-1 in Bears last 53 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 33-16-2 in Bears last 51 games on fieldturf.

Kansas State

Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 home games. Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 conference games. Over is 7-2 in Wildcats last 9 games overall. Over is 6-2 in Wildcats last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 13-5 in Wildcats last 18 games following a bye week. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 45-18 in Wildcats last 63 games following a straight up loss. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 13-6 in Wildcats last 19 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Bears are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Kansas State.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee


Preview: Georgia at Tennessee

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Tennessee coach Butch Jones did not mince words last week after the Volunteers escaped with a narrow victory over Massachusetts, and his team will have plenty to improve on with No. 8 Georgia coming to Knoxville on Saturday. The Volunteers face the unbeaten Bulldogs after a 17-13 victory last week that Jones called “flat-out unacceptable” postgame, coming on the heels of losing their SEC opener at Florida on a last-second touchdown pass.

“There’s no excuse to come out here and play the way we did,” Tennessee offensive tackle Brett Kendrick told reporters after last week’s contest, in which the Volunteers did not score for the first 25 minutes or in the final 22 minutes. Georgia comes in looking like the clear-cut favorite in the SEC East after dismantling Mississippi State 31-3 as freshman quarterback Jake Fromm passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns. With injured starter Jacob Eason nearing a return, Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters Tuesday he wants the quarterback who gives his team the best chance to win. “Jacob Eason has to focus on getting healthy, getting 100 percent. Jake Fromm has to focus on getting better and improving.”

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Georgia -7

ABOUT GEORGIA (4-0, 1-0 SEC): Fromm, the SEC freshman of the week, completed 9-of-12 passes against Mississippi State and has fired seven touchdowns against only one interception. Georgia’s running game is averaging 223.3 yards per contest, with 371 yards and six touchdowns from Nick Chubb through four games. The Bulldogs are holding opponents to 11.5 points and 97.5 yards rushing per contest.

ABOUT TENNESSEE (3-1, 0-1): The Volunteers survived last week thanks in part to a pass rush that netted seven sacks, Tennessee’s highest total in a single game since 2008, and 101 yards rushing from John Kelly. Quarterback Quinten Dormady was replaced in the third quarter after passing for 187 yards, but replacement Jarrett Guarantano finished with minus-3 yards passing and four yards rushing. Tennessee is last in the SEC in rushing defense, giving up 242.3 yards per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Georgia S Dominick Sanders recorded his 13th career interception last week, tied for fifth-most in school history with a group of players including Smart (who played at Georgia from 1995-98).

2. The Volunteers are 101th in the nation in red-zone defense and 107th in red-zone offense.

3. Tennessee leads the all-time series 23-21-2 and has won the past two meetings, including Jauan Jennings’ final-play touchdown reception in last year’s 34-31 triumph in Athens.

PREDICTION: Georgia 31, Tennessee 17

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Trends - No. 8 Georgia at Tennessee

ATS Trends

Georgia

Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games. Bulldogs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Bulldogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.

Tennessee

Volunteers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Volunteers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Volunteers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Volunteers are 8-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Volunteers are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends

Georgia

Under is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games in September. Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 conference games. Under is 11-2 in Bulldogs last 13 games following a ATS win. Under is 14-3 in Bulldogs last 17 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 17-4 in Bulldogs last 21 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 17-5 in Bulldogs last 22 games following a straight up win. Under is 9-3 in Bulldogs last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-7 in Bulldogs last 27 games overall. Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 games on grass. Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.

Tennessee

Over is 5-1-1 in Volunteers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 8-2 in Volunteers last 10 conference games. Over is 9-3 in Volunteers last 12 games following a straight up win. Over is 7-3-1 in Volunteers last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 21-9 in Volunteers last 30 games in September. Over is 36-16-2 in Volunteers last 54 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

• Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
• Underdog is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Tennessee.
• Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Tennessee.

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Preview: Buffalo at Kent State

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Dix Stadium, Kent, Ohio

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Kent State Golden Flashes are ranked 128 on offense, averaging 232.0 yards per game. The Golden Flashes are averaging 173.5 yards rushing and 58.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The Buffalo Bulls are ranked 88 on offense, averaging 379.5 yards per game. The Bulls are averaging 169.0 yards rushing and 210.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Kent State Golden Flashes are 1-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Golden Flashes are averaging 38.0 scoring, and holding teams to 31.0 points scored on defense.
• The Buffalo Bulls are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Bulls are averaging 12.0 scoring, and holding teams to 19.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Buffalo at Kent State

ATS Trends

Buffalo

Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Bulls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bulls are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Bulls are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Bulls are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Bulls are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 conference games.

Kent State

Golden Flashes are 11-23-1 ATS in their last 35 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 conference games. Golden Flashes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 17-42-1 ATS in their last 60 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Golden Flashes are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games. Golden Flashes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Golden Flashes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Golden Flashes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Buffalo

Under is 7-0 in Bulls last 7 road games. Under is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 games overall. Under is 8-3 in Bulls last 11 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Kent State

Over is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Golden Flashes last 5 home games. Over is 6-2 in Golden Flashes last 8 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Golden Flashes last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 20-9-1 in Golden Flashes last 30 conference games.

Head to Head

• Bulls are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Kent State.
• Road team is 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
• Underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania


Preview: Indiana at Penn State

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

No. 4 Penn State survived - barely - its first serious test of the season and now returns home hoping to clean up a few items and remain unbeaten when it hosts Indiana on Saturday. The Nittany Lions needed Trace McSorley's last-second touchdown pass to get by Iowa 21-19 on the road last weekend, a dramatic triumph that overshadowed some sloppiness that allowed Iowa to stick around.

Penn State committed two turnovers and eight penalties, finished 6-for-18 on third downs and had just one TD in its first four trips to the red zone before the game-winning dart to Juwan Johnson. "We've just got to be a little bit better," coach James Franklin told reporters. "We've got to be a little bit sharper. We've got to sustain blocks a little bit longer. That was probably the difference on Saturday." Even with some issues, the Nittany Lions still gained nearly 600 yards and had a 29-11 advantage in first downs while star running back Saquon Barkley (305 total yards) had perhaps the best game of his great career. Barkley was on a similar roll last year before the matchup with Indiana, which held him to 58 yards on 33 carries and hopes to have similar success as it seeks a third straight win.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Penn State -17.5

ABOUT INDIANA (2-1, 0-1 Big Ten): The Hoosiers have scored 86 points over their last two games - wins over Virginia and Georgia Southern - and boast playmakers at several positions. Morgan Ellison earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors after piling up 186 rushing yards and two scores in last week's win over the Eagles, while receiver J-Shun Harris II took a punt back 70 yards for a TD en route to winning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this year. Since throwing the ball 65 times for 410 yards in a season-opening loss to Ohio State, senior Richard Lagow has shared snaps with Peyton Ramsey and is just 11-for-23 for 154 yards during the two wins.

ABOUT PENN STATE (4-0, 1-0): McSorley paces Big Ten passers in yards (1,037) and completions (82) while sitting tied for second with 10 TD passes. Barkley has team highs of 23 catches and 335 receiving yards to go along with his 518 on the ground - second in the conference - which presents Franklin with some tough decisions as he manages the junior's workload. "It's funny because early in the season, I was getting grief because he didn't touch the ball enough," Franklin told reporters. "And now he touches it 43 times. So I want to balance that, as well."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Penn State owns a 19-1 series advantage, including a 9-0 mark at Beaver Stadium.

2. The Nittany Lions lead the Big Ten in yards per carry (6.4), while the Hoosiers ranks 13th (3.6).

3. Penn State K Tyler Davis has made only one of his five field-goal attempts from 30 yards or longer.

PREDICTION: Penn State 42, Indiana 20

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, Oklahoma


Preview: Navy at Tulsa

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Navy and Tulsa have combined to run the ball 423 times in seven games, so only the sun and the occasional punted ball may appear in the sky during their American Athletic Conference West Division contest Saturday in Oklahoma. The Midshipmen and their perennially powerful rushing attack average 393 rushing yards -- second nationally, while the Golden Hurricane sit fourth with 311.5 -- some 137 yards higher than their final 2016 number.

Navy rushed for 569 yards -- the second-most in program history and most in AAC annals -- in last week's 42-32 victory over Cincinnati and could be licking its chops as Tulsa is 126th among the 129 FBS teams at stopping the run (294.5 yards allowed per game). So it seems to matter little that Midshipmen junior quarterback Zach Abey has attempted 25 passes in three games this season compared to Golden Hurricane sophomore Chad President, who has chucked it 102 times in four contests. Tulsa will try to avenge a 42-40 loss to the Midshipmen last season, but it might be difficult as it goes up against the No. 15 rushing defense in the nation at 96.3 yards per game. The Golden Hurricane, who are coming off heartbreaking three-point losses to New Mexico (16-13) last week and at Toledo 54-51, may need President to solve a passing defense which yields 246 yards per game -- 81st nationally.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Navy -7

ABOUT NAVY (3-0, 2-0 AAC): Abey has made the most of his nine completions with 295 yards and three touchdowns to go along with two interceptions, but more importantly has recorded team highs of 471 yards rushing and four TDs. When Abey decides to hand the ball off, senior fullback and Oklahoma City native Chris High (47 carries, 199 yards, TD) is the most likely recipient while sophomore running back Malcolm Perry (13, 115, one) is a bit more explosive. Junior safety Sean Williams paces the defense in total tackles (22) and unassisted tackles (18), and shares the lead in pass breakups (three) with senior cornerback Tyris Wooten.

ABOUT TULSA (1-3, 0-0): Senior running back D'Angelo Brewer is third in the nation with 578 rushing yards and has a team-leading five touchdowns. Three others -- freshman running back Shamari Brooks (276 yards), President (210) and sophomore running back Corey Taylor II (179) -- have four touchdowns apiece. Sophomore safety Manny Bunch leads the team with 30 tackles -- 23 solo -- and has one of the Golden Hurricane's four interceptions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Midshipmen program record for rushing yards in a game is 572 set during a 74-62 victory over North Texas in 2007.

2. This is the second contest in a string of three straight games that Tulsa faces a version of the option offense after it yielded 338 rushing yards to New Mexico. Tulane (18th nationally at 244.3 rushing yards) is next.

3. Navy, which is 16-3 versus the AAC since joining the conference in 2015, has won all four meetings -- including both AAC games.

PREDICTION: Navy 42, Tulsa 34

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Trends - Navy at Tulsa

ATS Trends

Navy

Midshipmen are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games in September. Midshipmen are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Midshipmen are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Midshipmen are 17-6 ATS in their last 23 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Midshipmen are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games on fieldturf. Midshipmen are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Midshipmen are 22-10-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up win. Midshipmen are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 conference games. Midshipmen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Midshipmen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Midshipmen are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Tulsa

Golden Hurricane are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Golden Hurricane are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss. Golden Hurricane are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Golden Hurricane are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Golden Hurricane are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Hurricane are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Golden Hurricane are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Golden Hurricane are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Navy

Over is 5-1 in Midshipmen last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Midshipmen last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 12-3 in Midshipmen last 15 conference games. Under is 17-5 in Midshipmen last 22 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 10-3 in Midshipmen last 13 games following a ATS win. Over is 12-4 in Midshipmen last 16 games following a straight up win. Over is 11-4 in Midshipmen last 15 games on fieldturf. Over is 9-4 in Midshipmen last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 13-6 in Midshipmen last 19 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Tulsa

Over is 7-0 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-1 in Golden Hurricane last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Golden Hurricane last 5 games in September. Over is 24-8 in Golden Hurricane last 32 games on fieldturf. Over is 18-6 in Golden Hurricane last 24 conference games. Over is 20-7 in Golden Hurricane last 27 home games. Over is 20-7 in Golden Hurricane last 27 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 21-8-1 in Golden Hurricane last 30 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Golden Hurricane last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 36-17 in Golden Hurricane last 53 games overall.

Head to Head

• Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

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Preview: Ohio at Massachusetts

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Amherst, Massachusetts

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Massachusetts Minutemen are ranked 85 on offense, averaging 385.0 yards per game. The Minutemen are averaging 99.6 yards rushing and 285.4 yards passing so far this season.
• The Ohio Bobcats are ranked 68 on offense, averaging 413.0 yards per game. The Bobcats are averaging 198.2 yards rushing and 214.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Massachusetts Minutemen are 0-2 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 0-5 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Minutemen are averaging 21.0 scoring, and holding teams to 27.5 points scored on defense.
• The Ohio Bobcats are 1-1 while on the road this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Bobcats are averaging 24.0 scoring, and holding teams to 32.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Ohio at Massachusetts

ATS Trends

Ohio

Bobcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Bobcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Bobcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games. Bobcats are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games in September. Bobcats are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up win. Bobcats are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 non-conference games. Bobcats are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Massachusetts

Minutemen are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Minutemen are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Minutemen are 6-13 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Minutemen are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Minutemen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Minutemen are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 vs. MAC.

OU Trends

Ohio

Over is 4-0 in Bobcats last 4 non-conference games. Under is 6-1 in Bobcats last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Bobcats last 5 games overall. Under is 11-3-1 in Bobcats last 15 games on fieldturf. Under is 6-2-1 in Bobcats last 9 road games. Under is 24-8-1 in Bobcats last 33 games following a straight up win. Under is 6-2-1 in Bobcats last 9 games following a ATS win. Under is 19-7 in Bobcats last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Bobcats last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Massachusetts

Under is 4-0 in Minutemen last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Minutemen last 5 vs. MAC. Under is 6-2 in Minutemen last 8 games in September. Over is 5-2 in Minutemen last 7 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina


Preview: Florida State at Wake Forest

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Florida State went from National Championship contender to fringe Top-25 candidate in one month and is still looking for its first win. The 25th-ranked Seminoles will try to find their way into the win column when they visit undefeated Wake Forest on Saturday.

Florida State lost starting quarterback Deondre Francois for the rest of the season in the opening loss to Alabama and was encouraged by the starting debut of freshman James Blackmon in last week's 27-21 home loss to North Carolina State. "As far as the passing game, handling the blitz, making decisions where to go with the ball, (he) was really good in the game," Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher told reporters. "Going to the right guy for the right reasons in the right coverage. Some (run-pass options), he made really good throws and decisions and had some big plays on it." The Demon Deacons are ready to step into Florida State's spot atop the ACC and outscored opponents by an average of 26.3 points in their first four contests. "We're better up front. We're playing well at quarterback. We're also better on the perimeter, but this is Florida State," Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson told reporters. "There are certain matchups that should be favorable, but because of their personnel and how quick they are and how well they cover, you have to win matchups against these guys. That is the challenge."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Florida State -7.5

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (0-2, 0-1 ACC): Blackmon isn't the only freshman in the Seminoles' backfield, and he could use more help from first-year running back Cam Akers. Akers leads the team with a total of 85 yards and Florida State is averaging just 2.7 yards on a combined 53 rushing attempts this season. The Seminoles, who had their season interrupted by Hurricane Irma and already had two games cancelled or postponed, are struggling to find a rhythm on offense and reached the end zone in just two of eight trips into the red zone.

ABOUT WAKE FOREST (4-0, 1-0): Senior quarterback John Wolford is looking for his first win over Florida State and comes into his final matchup with eight touchdowns and no interceptions in the first four games of 2017. The Jacksonville, Fla., native also leads the team in rushing with 269 yards and three scores and is hoping for a better showing after completing 16-of-34 passes for 184 yards and two interceptions in a 17-6 loss at the Seminoles last season. The Demon Deacons dominated their first three opponents, including a 34-10 win at Boston College in the ACC opener on Sept. 9, but needed to fight to earn a 20-19 victory at Appalachian State last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Florida State WR Auden Tate (shoulder) and LB Matthew Thomas (back) are both questionable after leaving last week's game.

2. Demon Deacons freshman WR Greg Dortch made a TD catch in each of the first four games.

3. The Seminoles are winners of five straight in the series.

PREDICTION: Florida State 24, Wake Forest 17

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Trends - No. 25 Florida State at Wake Forest

ATS Trends

Florida State

Seminoles are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Seminoles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Seminoles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Seminoles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Wake Forest

Demon Deacons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Demon Deacons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Demon Deacons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Demon Deacons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Demon Deacons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Demon Deacons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Florida State

Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games overall. Under is 8-2 in Seminoles last 10 road games. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Seminoles last 8 conference games. Over is 8-3 in Seminoles last 11 games on fieldturf. Over is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

Wake Forest

Over is 5-1 in Demon Deacons last 6 home games. Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games following a straight up win. Over is 7-2 in Demon Deacons last 9 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 24-9-2 in Demon Deacons last 35 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 conference games. Under is 25-11-1 in Demon Deacons last 37 games following a ATS loss. Under is 35-17-1 in Demon Deacons last 53 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Wake Forest.
• Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Underdog is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
• Seminoles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Wake Forest.