Saturday 10-7-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado

Preview: Arizona at Colorado
Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Defending Pac-12 South champion Colorado finds itself at the bottom of the division only two games into conference play. And that has ratcheted up the pressure on the Buffaloes entering Saturday night’s home game against Arizona.


Colorado started the season with a trio of nonconference wins but has since dropped both of its Pac-12 contests, falling to visiting Washington 37-10 and dropping a tight, 27-24 decision last Saturday at UCLA. “A Pac-12 game at home (after) we’ve lost two, is an important game for us to win,” Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre said Tuesday in his weekly news conference. “A lot of our guys have played a lot of football now, they understand the sense of urgency and make sure we’re taking care of business. The only way you can do that is to take care of it during the week. You can’t all of a sudden get excited on Saturdays. That doesn’t do anything." Arizona, meanwhile, also is looking to break into the conference win column after dropping its Pac-12 opener two weeks ago against Utah (30-24).

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: Colorado -6.5


ABOUT ARIZONA (2-2, 0-1 Pac-12): The Wildcats had a bye last weekend and have no doubt spent extra time on protecting the football after giving it away five times against the Utes, including quarterback Brandon Dawkins' loss-sealing fumble at the Utah 20-yard line with 2:33 remaining. Dawkins is one of the conference’s most dangerous dual threats, leading all Pac-12 quarterbacks in rushing with 85.2 yards per game, but his passing is still a work in progress, as he ranks 10th in the league in efficiency with 670 yards, five TDs and three interceptions. Freshman linebacker Tony Fields II leads an improved Arizona defense – fifth in scoring (22.2 points allowed) and sixth in total defense (376.0 yards) – with 23 total tackles and pair of sacks.

ABOUT COLORADO (3-2, 0-2): Like his Arizona counterpart, Buffaloes sophomore quarterback Steven Montez is working to smooth out some uneven patches. Montez tossed three interceptions Sept. 23 against Washington, including a crucial pick-six late in the third quarter, but bounced back with an interception-free 351-total-yard, one-TD performance against UCLA. Running back Phillip Lindsay is the conference’s fourth-leading rusher (105.6 yards) while the Colorado run defense ranks in the conference's top half at 132.8 yards allowed.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Colorado holds a 14-5 overall series edge, but Arizona had won four straight prior to the Buffaloes’ 49-24 win last November in Tucson.

2. The Wildcats rank eighth nationally in rushing, averaging an even 296 yards per outing.

3. Lindsay last Saturday became the first running back in Colorado history to reach 100 career receptions as he joined three current Buffaloes wide receivers – Shay Fields, Devin Ross and Bryce Bobo – who also have eclipsed the century mark.


PREDICTION: Colorado 26, Arizona 22

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Trends - Arizona at Colorado

ATS Trends
Arizona

Wildcats are 17-36 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Wildcats are 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games on grass.
Wildcats are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Wildcats are 4-14 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Wildcats are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Wildcats are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Wildcats are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Wildcats are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in October.

Colorado

Buffaloes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Buffaloes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Buffaloes are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
Buffaloes are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 conference games.
Buffaloes are 18-37 ATS in their last 55 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Buffaloes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Buffaloes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Buffaloes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Buffaloes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 12-4 in Wildcats last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.

Colorado

Under is 4-0 in Buffaloes last 4 games in October.
Under is 9-0 in Buffaloes last 9 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Buffaloes last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 8-1 in Buffaloes last 9 games following a ATS win.
Under is 7-1 in Buffaloes last 8 games overall.
Under is 7-1 in Buffaloes last 8 games on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Buffaloes last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Buffaloes last 6 home games.
Under is 13-3 in Buffaloes last 16 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Buffaloes last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

Preview: Washington State at Oregon
Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Off to its first 5-0 start since 2001, No. 11 Washington State heads out on the road for the first time this season to face an injury-plagued Oregon squad on Saturday. The Ducks are averaging 49.6 points per game but could be hard-pressed to keep pace with the Cougars’ Air Raid offense without quarterback Justin Herbert, who will miss the next several weeks due to a fractured collarbone.

With Herbert out, the Ducks will turn to either senior Taylor Alie or true freshman Braxton Burmeister against Washington State, which ranks 11th nationally and second in the Pac-12 in total defense (275 yards allowed per game). The Ducks bounced back from a loss to Arizona State with last Saturday’s 45-24 win over California but are dealing with injuries to key players such as Herbert and linebacker Kaulana Apelu, who fractured his ankle against the Bears and has been ruled out for the season. “We're not going to feel sorry for ourselves,” Oregon coach Willie Taggart told reporters. “Washington State or anyone else is not going to feel sorry for us. Next guy up and got to go practice and make sure we’re ready to play.” The Ducks are looking to snap a two-game skid against Washington State, which remained unbeaten as Erik Powell kicked a 32-yard field goal with 1:40 left for a 30-27 win over USC last week.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Oregon -2.5

ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12): Senior quarterback Luke Falk connected with nine different receivers and became the all-time Pac-12 leader in completions in the win over USC, finishing with 340 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The backfield trio of Jamal Morrow, Gerard Wicks and James Williams has been a perfect complement to Falk, who ranks fifth in the country with 1,718 passing yards and just two picks. Linebacker Jahad Woods was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week after making a game-high nine tackles against USC and helping the Cougars hold the Trojans to a season-low 327 yards of total offense.

ABOUT OREGON (4-1, 1-1): Royce Freeman, who has rushed for 592 yards and 10 touchdowns, exited the win over Cal with an arm injury but practiced Wednesday and is expected to play against the Cougars. Fellow running backs Kani Benoit and Tony Brooks-James combined for 214 yards and three TDs against the Bears, and the Ducks figure to rely on their ground game again on Saturday with Herbert on the shelf. Henry Mondeaux recorded two sacks last week to lead the defense, which allowed just eight yards rushing and totaled seven sacks against the Bears.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Oregon leads the all-time series 47-40-7, but the Cougars have captured the last two meetings - including a 51-33 victory in Pullman last season.

2. The Ducks are 43-8 at Autzen Stadium since 2010.

3. Washington State is 17-3 when forcing multiple turnovers under defensive coordinator Alex Grinch.

PREDICTION: Washington State 44, Oregon 38

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Trends - No. 11 Washington State at Oregon

ATS Trends
Washington State

Cougars are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a ATS win.
Cougars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cougars are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cougars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Cougars are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 conference games.
Cougars are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in October.
Cougars are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cougars are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cougars are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Oregon

Ducks are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 games in October.
Ducks are 17-8-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Ducks are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Ducks are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games.
Ducks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Ducks are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf.
Ducks are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games overall.
Ducks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
Ducks are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Ducks are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Ducks are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Ducks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Ducks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Ducks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends
Washington State

Over is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games in October.
Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 8-3-1 in Cougars last 12 conference games.
Over is 9-4 in Cougars last 13 games following a straight up win.

Oregon

Over is 5-0 in Ducks last 5 games in October.
Over is 6-0 in Ducks last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 6-1 in Ducks last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Ducks last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Ducks last 11 games on fieldturf.
Over is 43-10-2 in Ducks last 55 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 21-7 in Ducks last 28 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Ducks last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 49-17-1 in Ducks last 67 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Ducks last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Ducks last 14 conference games.

Head to Head

Cougars are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Oregon.
Underdog is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Preview: Central Florida at Cincinnati
Gracenote
Oct 3, 2017

Central Florida hopes to keep its climb up the rankings intact and may have found a new offensive weapon as the No. 25 Knights head to Cincinnati on Saturday. After losing starting running back Jawon Hamilton for the season, sophomore Adrian Killins, Jr., emerged as a big-play threat for the explosive UCF offense.

Killins rushed for a career-high 115 yards, which included a school-record 96-yard touchdown run in last week's rout of Memphis while finishing with 179 yards from scrimmage to earn American Athletic Conference co-Offensive Player of the Week honors. The 96-yard run also set AAC records for longest run, longest touchdown run and longest play from scrimmage. Killins already had to his credit a 100-yard kickoff return and an 87-yard touchdown run from last season. Killins and the UCF ground attack, which is averaging 249.3 yards per game, figures to be in store for another big day against a Bearcats' defense that struggles against the run, allowing an average of 237.8 yards through five contests.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: UCF -17

CENTRAL FLORIDA (3-0, 1-0 ACC): While sophomore quarterback McKenzie Milton deserves credit for guiding a UCF offensive attack that averages 539.3 yards, the Knights' defense has more than done its job early in the season. UCF has allowed 13.3 points per game, ranked seventh in the nation in points allowed. The defense also ranks fourth in the nation in third-down conversion, allowing 21.6 percent on third down, while forcing 10 total turnovers to help the Knights to the nation's best turnover margin at plus-2.3 per game.

CINCINNATI (2-3, 0-1): The Bearcats have been plagued by slow starts this season, struggling to find any rhythm offensively. While Cincinnati averages 319.4 yards of offense per game, the Bearcats have averaged only 37 yards in the opening quarter this season and been outscored 42-17. The ground game, in particular, has been ineffective with only 35 total yards in the opening 15 minutes.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Central Florida is one of three FBS teams to rank in the top 10 in scoring offense and defense, joining No. 1 Alabama and No. 5 Washington.

2. UCF is seeking its first 4-0 start to the season since 1988, when it was a Division II program.

3. Cincinnati features three backs - Michael Warren II, Mike Boone and Gerrid Doaks -- averaging more than 4.5 yards per carry despite a rushing attack that averages only 100 yards per game.

PREDICTION: UCF 45, Cincinnati 13

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Trends - No. 25 Central Florida at Cincinnati

ATS Trends
Central Florida

Knights are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Knights are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Knights are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Knights are 37-18 ATS in their last 55 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Knights are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Knights are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Knights are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Bearcats are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Bearcats are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Bearcats are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf.
Bearcats are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bearcats are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Bearcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Bearcats are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 home games.

OU Trends
Central Florida

Under is 5-0 in Knights last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Knights last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-0 in Knights last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 7-0 in Knights last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 7-1 in Knights last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-1 in Knights last 8 conference games.
Under is 5-1 in Knights last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 9-2 in Knights last 11 games overall.
Under is 13-3 in Knights last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Knights last 5 games in October.
Over is 5-2-1 in Knights last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Cincinnati

Under is 6-0 in Bearcats last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bearcats last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-2 in Bearcats last 10 home games.
Under is 8-2 in Bearcats last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 18-7-1 in Bearcats last 26 games overall.
Under is 30-12-1 in Bearcats last 43 games in October.
Under is 5-2-1 in Bearcats last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-2 in Bearcats last 7 conference games.
Under is 12-5-1 in Bearcats last 18 games on fieldturf.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska

Preview: Wisconsin at Nebraska
Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Although the final tally for the "Freedom Trophy" is a lopsided one, there has been no shortage of drama recently in the rivalry between Wisconsin and Nebraska. The eighth-ranked Badgers will attempt to seize early control of the Big Ten West division Saturday night when they visit Memorial Stadium in search of their fourth straight victory over the Cornhuskers.

Wisconsin, which is 5-1 in this series since Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011, used a go-ahead field goal in the game's final seconds to leave Lincoln with a 23-21 win in 2015, then escaped with a 23-17 triumph in overtime in Madison in 2016 after giving up a 10-point fourth-quarter advantage. The Badgers nearly had to withstand another unlikely comeback in last Saturday's 33-24 triumph over Northwestern, as Wisconsin was in danger of losing a 21-point fourth-quarter lead before the defense forced a safety with less than a minute remaining. Nebraska has silenced talk about third-year coach Mike Riley's job security with consecutive conference wins to take an early lead atop the West after a surprising home loss to Northern Illinois but enters the most difficult part of their schedule with No. 9 Ohio State set to visit next week. The Cornhuskers' resurgence can be attributed in large part to their defense, which has yielded only 23 points in the last 14 quarters.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Wisconsin -12

ABOUT WISCONSIN (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten): The Badgers rank among the nation's top 10 in several defensive categories - scoring (13.5 points), rushing (74.3 yards), total (247 yards) and third-down (26.3 conversion rate) - and are coming off a game in which they collected eight of their 16 sacks on the season. Freshman running back Jonathan Taylor paces the conference in rushing yards per game (129.5) and rushing touchdowns (seven) while averaging 7.2 yards per carry for the conference's second-ranked rushing attack (233.8 yards). Tight end Troy Fumagalli, who leads the team in receptions (15) and receiving yards (236) and tied for the team lead in receiving scores (three) despite missing the Northwestern game, is questionable for Nebraska with a left leg injury.

ABOUT NEBRASKA (3-2, 2-0): After a three-game stretch in which he threw a FBS-high nine interceptions (including three returned for touchdowns), Tanner Lee enjoyed his finest game against Illinois last Friday, going 17-of-24 for 246 yards with three TDs and no interceptions. Leading rusher Tre Bryant (299 yards) has already been ruled out for a third straight game with a knee injury, but Devine Ozigbo has recorded consecutive 100-yard rushing efforts and may be asked to do more as fellow junior running back Mikale Wilbon is nursing an ankle injury. Stanley Morgan Jr. returned from a one-game absence with a career-high eight receptions for 96 yards and a score; he ranks third in the Big Ten in catches (26) and second in receiving yards (395).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Nebraska has won 20 straight home night games and six of its past nine matchups against ranked teams overall at Memorial Stadium.

2. Wisconsin allowed 25 rushing yards to Northwestern - its best mark in a Big Ten game since 2008 - and has outscored opponents 98-14 in the second half.

3. The last two meetings between the Badgers and Cornhuskers in Lincoln have been decided by a total of five points.

PREDICTION: Wisconsin 27, Nebraska 20

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Trends - No. 8 Wisconsin at Nebraska

ATS Trends
Wisconsin

Badgers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Badgers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 conference games.
Badgers are 13-6-1 ATS in their last 20 games overall.
Badgers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Badgers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Badgers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Badgers are 0-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Nebraska

Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cornhuskers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Cornhuskers are 17-38-2 ATS in their last 57 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Cornhuskers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cornhuskers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cornhuskers are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Cornhuskers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends
Wisconsin

Under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-0 in Badgers last 5 conference games.
Over is 6-1 in Badgers last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-2 in Badgers last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-2 in Badgers last 9 games overall.
Under is 7-2 in Badgers last 9 games in October.
Over is 6-2 in Badgers last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 16-7 in Badgers last 23 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Nebraska

Under is 4-0 in Cornhuskers last 4 games in October.
Under is 7-1 in Cornhuskers last 8 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Cornhuskers last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Cornhuskers last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 11-2 in Cornhuskers last 13 conference games.
Under is 8-2 in Cornhuskers last 10 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 13-5 in Cornhuskers last 18 games on fieldturf.
Over is 7-3 in Cornhuskers last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 11-5 in Cornhuskers last 16 games overall.

Head to Head

Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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Preview: Western Kentucky at Texas El Paso
When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Texas El Paso Miners are ranked 130 on offense, averaging 220.6 yards per game. The Miners are averaging 80.6 yards rushing and 140.0 yards passing so far this season.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are ranked 104 on offense, averaging 339.0 yards per game. The Hilltoppers are averaging 77.2 yards rushing and 261.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Texas El Paso Miners are 0-2 at home this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Miners are averaging 15.0 scoring, and holding teams to 47.0 points scored on defense.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Hilltoppers are averaging 7.0 scoring, and holding teams to 20.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Western Kentucky at Texas El Paso

ATS Trends
Western Kentucky

Hilltoppers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Hilltoppers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Hilltoppers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Hilltoppers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games in October.
Hilltoppers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Hilltoppers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Hilltoppers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hilltoppers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Texas El Paso

Miners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Miners are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Miners are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games on turf.
Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Miners are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Miners are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends
Western Kentucky

Over is 5-0-1 in Hilltoppers last 6 games on turf.
Over is 7-2 in Hilltoppers last 9 games in October.
Under is 6-2 in Hilltoppers last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 21-8-1 in Hilltoppers last 30 games following a straight up win.
Over is 12-5 in Hilltoppers last 17 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-3 in Hilltoppers last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Hilltoppers last 16 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 23-11-1 in Hilltoppers last 35 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Texas El Paso

Over is 4-0 in Miners last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Miners last 8 games overall.
Under is 19-7-1 in Miners last 27 games following a ATS win.
Under is 13-5 in Miners last 18 games on turf.
Over is 5-2 in Miners last 7 conference games.
Under is 11-5 in Miners last 16 home games.
Under is 15-7 in Miners last 22 games in October.

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When: 10:15 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah

Preview: Stanford at Utah
Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Utah is the unbeaten ranked team (18th in the coaches poll) playing in its homecoming game, but it’s visiting Stanford who is favored by nearly a touchdown in Saturday night’s Pac-12 matchup. Some of that is the respect national rushing leader Bryce Love quickly has earned, but much has to do with the Utes’ uncertainty at quarterback.


Sophomore starter Tyler Huntley went down with a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Utah’s last game – a 30-24 win at Arizona on Sept. 22 – and was replaced by senior Troy Williams, who started all 13 of the team’s games a season ago. The Utes were fortunate to have a bye week in between, but availability of the dual-threat Huntley remains very much in question. “We will see who is going to start on Saturday – everything is up in the air,” Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday at his weekly news conference. “… Troy is completely acclimated with the offense, even prior to the bye week … (so) if Troy is the guy this week, then great. We are not overly concerned with who the guy is because we know whoever it is will need to get it done.” Stanford, meanwhile, started the season 1-2 but has since posted double-digit conference wins over UCLA (58-34) and Arizona State (34-24) behind Love, who rushed for 564 yards and four touchdowns in the two contests.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, FS1. LINE: Stanford -6


ABOUT STANFORD (3-2, 2-1 Pac-12): After rolling up a school-record 301 yards and three TDs last Saturday against the Sun Devils, Love leads the nation with 1,088 yards – more than 111 FBS teams and 265 yards more than second-place Rashaad Penny of San Diego State – and is averaging an FBS-best 11.1 yards per carry. “He might not be the biggest running back, but he’s physical and elusive,” Stanford guard David Bright said of his 5-foot-10, 196-pound teammate following the Arizona State game. “When you have that combination of speed as well, it’s deadly.” On the other side of the ball, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips has notched a team-best 41 total tackles, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks for a defense which is allowing 25.4 points and 444.2 yards per game.

ABOUT UTAH (4-0, 1-0): The Utes find themselves in the early driver’s seat as the only unbeaten team in the Pac-12 South with USC and Arizona State suffering losses last weekend. After stepping in for Huntley against the Wildcats, Williams completed 9-of-18 throws for 131 yards and rushed four times for 15 yards and a TD, but whomever is under center will be looking to get the ball to wideout Darren Carrington, who has caught 30 passes and leads the conference with 121.3 receiving yards per contest. Utah will counter Love with the Pac-12’s stingiest rushing defense (87.0 yards) and will look to add more takeaways to its Pac-12-best total of 14, including nine interceptions.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Utah leads the series 4-3 and has won both games against Stanford since joining the Pac-12 in 2011.

2. Love’s 1,088 yards are the fourth-most by an FBS player through five games, trailing only Garrett Wolfe (1,181 in 2006), Marcus Allen (1,136 in 1981) and Byron Hanspard (1,112 in 1996).

3. The Utes will have the kicking-game edge as they lead the nation in field-goal percentage (14-of-14) and net punting (45.3 yards).


PREDICTION: Utah 27, Stanford 24

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Trends - Stanford at No. 18 Utah

ATS Trends
Stanford

Cardinal are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS loss.
Cardinal are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cardinal are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games.
Cardinal are 41-19 ATS in their last 60 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cardinal are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Cardinal are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinal are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Cardinal are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Utah

Utes are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Utes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Utes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Utes are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.
Utes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Utes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Utes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends
Stanford

Under is 5-1 in Cardinal last 6 games following a bye week.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 conference games.
Under is 51-23-1 in Cardinal last 75 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 41-19 in Cardinal last 60 games in October.
Under is 25-12 in Cardinal last 37 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Utah

Under is 6-1 in Utes last 7 games overall.
Under is 4-1-1 in Utes last 6 games following a bye week.
Under is 4-1 in Utes last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 6-2 in Utes last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 18-7-1 in Utes last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 22-10-1 in Utes last 33 games in October.

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Preview: Hawaii at Nevada
When: 10:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: MacKay Stadium, Reno, Nevada
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Nevada Wolf Pack are ranked 111 on offense, averaging 323.0 yards per game. The Wolf Pack are averaging 115.2 yards rushing and 207.8 yards passing so far this season.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are ranked 20 on offense, averaging 486.6 yards per game. The Rainbow Warriors are averaging 202.4 yards rushing and 284.2 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Nevada Wolf Pack are 0-2 at home this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 0-4 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Wolf Pack are averaging 26.0 scoring, and holding teams to 33.5 points scored on defense.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are 1-2 while on the road this season, 0-2 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Rainbow Warriors are averaging 27.3 scoring, and holding teams to 39.7 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Hawaii at Nevada

ATS Trends
Hawaii

Rainbow Warriors are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall.
Rainbow Warriors are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Rainbow Warriors are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Rainbow Warriors are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 conference games.
Rainbow Warriors are 8-21-1 ATS in their last 30 games on fieldturf.
Rainbow Warriors are 9-24 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Rainbow Warriors are 6-16-1 ATS in their last 23 games in October.
Rainbow Warriors are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Rainbow Warriors are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a ATS loss.
Rainbow Warriors are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Rainbow Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Rainbow Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Rainbow Warriors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rainbow Warriors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Rainbow Warriors are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Nevada

Wolf Pack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Wolf Pack are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games in October.
Wolf Pack are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss.
Wolf Pack are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Wolf Pack are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Wolf Pack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Wolf Pack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Wolf Pack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Wolf Pack are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Hawaii

Over is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 12-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 15 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 16-5 in Rainbow Warriors last 21 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Over is 17-6 in Rainbow Warriors last 23 games overall.
Over is 8-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 11 road games.
Over is 13-5 in Rainbow Warriors last 18 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 28-11 in Rainbow Warriors last 39 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 7-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Nevada

Under is 8-1 in Wolf Pack last 9 games in October.
Under is 6-1 in Wolf Pack last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Wolf Pack last 6 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Wolf Pack last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Wolf Pack last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 14-5 in Wolf Pack last 19 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 19-8 in Wolf Pack last 27 home games.
Under is 36-16 in Wolf Pack last 52 games overall.
Under is 20-9 in Wolf Pack last 29 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 35-17 in Wolf Pack last 52 games on fieldturf.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Nevada.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Home team is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
Rainbow Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Nevada.
Rainbow Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 10:45 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada

Preview: San Diego State at UNLV
Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Two of the top running backs in the country meet Saturday as 21st-ranked San Diego State visits UNLV, which has bounced back from a stunning season-opening loss to Howard. The Aztecs’ Rashaad Penny ranks second in the nation with 164.6 rushing yards per game while Lexington Thomas is fourth with 142.8 for the upset-minded Rebels.

Penny surpassed the 100-yard mark for the fifth straight game in last Saturday’s 34-28 win over Northern Illinois as the Aztecs improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1975. One of 17 remaining undefeated teams in the country, San Diego State has gone 26-3 over its last 29 games but will need to be careful not to overlook a Rebels team coming off a dominant 41-13 victory over San Jose State. Redshirt freshman quarterback Armani Rogers had a breakout game against the Spartans, accounting for 274 total yards and four touchdowns - including two on the ground. Rogers faces a tougher test this week against an Aztecs defense that is allowing 21.2 points per game and has forced a total of 12 turnovers, including four against Northern Illinois.

TV: 10:45 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: San Diego State -10.5

ABOUT SAN DIEGO STATE (5-0, 1-0 Mountain West): The two-time defending conference champion heads into the lighter part of its schedule after winning its last three games against Stanford, Air Force and Northern Illinois by a total of 15 points. The Aztecs lead the nation in kick-return average (39.13) and boast the reigning Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week in running back Juwan Washington, who took the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown in the win over Northern Illinois. Safety Parker Baldwin has made a team-high 38 tackles to lead the defense, which held the Rebels to 122 yards of total offense in last season’s 26-7 victory.

ABOUT UNLV (2-2, 1-0): The Rebels are averaging 36.5 points with Rogers and Thomas leading the way and dynamic wide receivers Devonte Boyd and Kendal Keys combining for 23 catches through four games. “That’s a really good offensive team,” San Jose State coach Brent Brennan told reporters. “Their tailback (Thomas), quarterback (Rogers) and their receiver (Boyd) are excellent, excellent players.” Defensive back Chauncey Scissum has made two interceptions and linebacker Bailey Laolagi leads an improving unit with 42 tackles, but the Rebels have recorded only four sacks and will need an improved effort from their veteran front line to slow down the Aztecs.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Players on both teams will wear red ribbon decals on their helmets to honor the victims of Sunday night’s mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.

2. San Diego State coach Rocky Long is 21-4 against UNLV, including his tenure at New Mexico.

3. The Aztecs have won three in a row against the Rebels and hold a 16-9 lead in the all-time series.

PREDICTION: San Diego State 34, UNLV 27