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Trends - No. 22 Notre Dame at North Carolina

ATS Trends

Notre Dame

Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Fighting Irish are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games in October. Fighting Irish are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on grass. Fighting Irish are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Fighting Irish are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Fighting Irish are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Fighting Irish are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Fighting Irish are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win. Fighting Irish are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Fighting Irish are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

North Carolina

Tar Heels are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Tar Heels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Tar Heels are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in October. Tar Heels are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss. Tar Heels are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Tar Heels are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Tar Heels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Tar Heels are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Tar Heels are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Tar Heels are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Tar Heels are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

OU Trends

Notre Dame

Over is 4-0 in Fighting Irish last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Fighting Irish last 7 games overall. Over is 6-1 in Fighting Irish last 7 non-conference games. Under is 4-1 in Fighting Irish last 5 games in October. Over is 7-2 in Fighting Irish last 9 road games. Under is 13-5 in Fighting Irish last 18 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Fighting Irish last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 23-11 in Fighting Irish last 34 vs. ACC.

North Carolina

Under is 6-0 in Tar Heels last 6 games in October. Under is 6-1 in Tar Heels last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Tar Heels last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 9-3 in Tar Heels last 12 games on grass. Under is 10-4 in Tar Heels last 14 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Tar Heels last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Tar Heels last 10 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Under is 7-3 in Tar Heels last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland


Preview: Air Force at Navy

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Oct 4, 2017

Navy hosts Air Force on Saturday in the 50th installment of their Commander-In-Chief's Trophy meeting, which has shifted between the two service academies for the last 20 years with each team winning the round-robin 10 times. The Falcons prevailed last season 28-14 en route to their 20th CIC trophy and second in the last three seasons, leaving Navy with 15 titles -- well ahead of Army's six -- with four retentions since the series was officially recognized in 1972.

While the Midshipmen try for their first 5-0 start since 2004, the Falcons have lost three of their first four games with two coming against ranked teams -- No. 7 Michigan 29-13 on Sept. 16 and No. 21 San Diego State 28-24 on Sept. 23. “Same old Air Force. Always a good program. They have played everyone tough,” Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo told reporters. “We know the players because a lot them we recruited. We’re going to have our hands full.” The Midshipmen threw an uncharacteristic 30 passes in last year's meeting, but could revert back to a dominating ground attack that has produced 400 yards per game this season -- the most in the country -- and face the 26th-worst run defense nationally among the 129 FBS teams. Navy has attempted 29 passes in 2017 while the Falcons have chucked it 47 times with the schools combining for a 44.7 percent success rate.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBSSN. LINE: Navy -7.5

ABOUT AIR FORCE (1-3): The Falcons own the No. 10 rushing game in the country at 274.8 yards per game with quarterback Arion Worthman at the controls. The junior has carried a team-most 93 times, averaging only 2.6 yards per carry with three touchdowns. Senior running back Timothy McVey (6.6 yards per 42 carries, three TDs) and junior running back Parker Wilson (5.2 yards per 34 carries) have combined with Worthman to record nearly 70 percent of the rushing attempts for an attack that has seen 19 players carry the ball.

ABOUT NAVY (4-0): Junior quarterback Zach Abey is the dominant force, averaging 5.6 yards per 117 carries -- representing 45 percent of their rushing attempts -- with a team-high seven touchdowns. Abey's handoffs mostly go to senior fullback Chris High, who averages 4.8 yards on 60 carries with a TD, and explosive sophomore running back Malcolm Perry (9.5 yards per 23 carries, two touchdowns), who became the first Midshipmen player to record consecutive 100-yard games last week since 2009. Senior wide receiver Tyler Carmona has four catches for 188 yards and two TDs, including one for 74 yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Air Force has scored in a team-record 302 consecutive games, the third-longest streak in the nation behind Florida (365) and TCU (310), and fifth-longest in NCAA history.

2. Abey is third nationally at 164 yards rushing per game -- more than 33 yards ahead of the next quarterback (Georgia Tech's Taquon Marshall, 130.8).

3. Air Force leads the series 29-20, splitting the last four meetings.

PREDICTION: Navy 28, Air Force 21

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Trends - Air Force at Navy

ATS Trends

Air Force

Falcons are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Falcons are 13-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Falcons are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Falcons are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Falcons are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss. Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Falcons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.

Navy

Midshipmen are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Midshipmen are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Midshipmen are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Midshipmen are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Midshipmen are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Midshipmen are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 home games. Midshipmen are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 vs. MWC. Midshipmen are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games on fieldturf. Midshipmen are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Midshipmen are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Midshipmen are 23-10-1 ATS in their last 34 games following a straight up win.

OU Trends

Air Force

Over is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games in October. Over is 9-2 in Falcons last 11 games following a ATS loss. Over is 13-3 in Falcons last 16 games following a straight up loss. Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 9-3 in Falcons last 12 road games. Over is 9-3 in Falcons last 12 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Falcons last 26 games overall. Over is 20-8 in Falcons last 28 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Navy

Under is 4-0 in Midshipmen last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Midshipmen last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Midshipmen last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 9-2 in Midshipmen last 11 home games. Under is 4-1 in Midshipmen last 5 non-conference games. Under is 4-1 in Midshipmen last 5 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-1 in Midshipmen last 5 vs. MWC. Under is 19-7 in Midshipmen last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-2 in Midshipmen last 7 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Midshipmen last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 10-4 in Midshipmen last 14 games following a ATS win. Over is 12-5 in Midshipmen last 17 games following a straight up win. Under is 22-10-1 in Midshipmen last 33 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

• Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
• Home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
• Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Navy.
• Falcons are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
• Falcons are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 meetings in Navy.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas


Preview: West Virginia at TCU

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Oct 5, 2017

Two of the most productive offenses in the nation will go head to head when No. 10 TCU hosts No. 23 West Virginia in a Big 12 game on Saturday. The Mountaineers are second in the FBS at 594.8 total yards a game and TCU is No. 17 at 497 yards, and both teams should be well rested coming off their bye weeks.

The Horned Frogs should have had an especially pleasant week off after knocking off then-No. 7 Oklahoma State two weeks ago in Stillwater, Okla., rushing for 238 yards on 52 carries in the 44-31 victory. The Mountaineers have struggled against the run, giving up 367 rushing yards on 50 carries in a 56-34 win against Kansas on Sept. 23, dropping them to 114th among 129 FBS teams in run defense. Expect a lot of carries early on from TCU sophomore running back Darius Anderson, who is coming off a career-high 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Oklahoma State. What makes the Horned Frogs especially tough is that they also have a solid quarterback in senior Kenny Hill, who has been less mistake-prone this season compared to the past.

TV: 3:30 p.m., FOX Sports 1. LINE: TCU -13.5.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (3-1, 1-0 Big 12): The Mountaineers are in good shape with their running game as well, thanks to senior running back Justin Crawford, who has hit the 100-yard rushing mark in all four games this season and scored six touchdowns in the last three. Crawford, in his second season with West Virginia after transferring from Northwest Mississippi Community College, tried to play with a sprained ankle last season against TCU and finished with minus-two rushing yards on one carry in the 34-10 victory, so he should be extra motivated this time around. Kennedy McKoy gives the Mountaineers a solid second option in the run game, and he's also coming off a strong performance against Kansas, rushing for 105 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns.

ABOUT TCU (4-0, 1-0): Hill once replaced Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M, and then promptly broke his school record by passing for 511 yards in his first career start, a 52-28 victory against higher-ranked South Carolina, ending the Gamecocks' 18-game home win streak. Hill hasn't been asked to throw the ball 60 times for TCU, but he's made the most of his drop-backs, completing 72.7 percent of his passes for 965 yards and nine touchdowns with three interceptions. If he has a favorite receiver, he hasn't shown it yet, as five different receivers for the Horned Frogs have from nine to 14 catches, and 101 to 151 receiving yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. TCU and West Virginia each lost 12 of their first 18 games in the Big 12, but the Horned Frogs have since gone 44-24 and the Mountaineers 39-29.

2. The Horned Frogs have 21 seniors on scholarship compared to eight last season.

3. TCU leads the nation in third-down conversion percentage at 63.2.

PREDICTION: TCU 42, West Virginia 38

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Trends - No. 23 West Virginia at No. 10 Texas Christian

ATS Trends

West Virginia

Mountaineers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Mountaineers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games. Mountaineers are 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Mountaineers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Mountaineers are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games in October. Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Mountaineers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Mountaineers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games following a bye week. Mountaineers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

Texas Christian

Horned Frogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Horned Frogs are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a bye week. Horned Frogs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games. Horned Frogs are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Horned Frogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Horned Frogs are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 home games. Horned Frogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Horned Frogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October. Horned Frogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

OU Trends

West Virginia

Over is 3-0-1 in Mountaineers last 4 games overall. Under is 5-0 in Mountaineers last 5 games in October. Over is 3-0-1 in Mountaineers last 4 games on grass. Under is 4-0 in Mountaineers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games following a bye week. Under is 16-5 in Mountaineers last 21 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-4 in Mountaineers last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 20-7 in Mountaineers last 27 conference games. Under is 8-3 in Mountaineers last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 23-9 in Mountaineers last 32 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Mountaineers last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 12-5-1 in Mountaineers last 18 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Mountaineers last 10 games following a straight up win.

Texas Christian

Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games in October. Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Horned Frogs last 8 conference games. Over is 15-6 in Horned Frogs last 21 games following a bye week. Under is 5-2 in Horned Frogs last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana


Preview: Minnesota at Purdue

Gracenote
Oct 5, 2017

A pair of Big Ten squads still looking for their first conference victories of the season will square off when Minnesota travels to face Purdue on Saturday afternoon. The Golden Gophers are coming off a tough home loss to Maryland, while the Boilermakers had a bye last weekend after dropping their league opener to Michigan

Minnesota is averaging over 30 points a contest while holding opponents to just 13.8 per game, but it will have its hands full with a Purdue squad that is putting up just under 30 points an outing. The Gophers' offense is balanced, averaging 180.8 rushing yards and 187 passing yards, with quarterback Conor Rhoda (685 passing yards, three TDs) at the controls after coach P.J. Fleck juggled signal callers earlier in the season. Boilermakers quarterback David Blough has been accurate with the football, completing 70 percent of his passes, but he also hasn't taken many chances, averaging just 11.2 yards per completion. Purdue's defense has improved this year in many areas, including turnover margin, where the Boilermakers are a plus-4 on the season after being minus-17 last year.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Purdue -4

ABOUT MINNESOTA (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten): The Golden Gophers' running game has struggled of late, but thoughts around the team are that the return of suspended quarterback Demry Croft, who has sat out the last two contests, will provide a boost. Croft rushed for 96 yards on just seven carries in the first two games of the season, coming in for Rhoda, who Fleck prefers to keep in the pocket as much as possible in order to keep him healthy. Minnesota rushed for just 80 yards on 31 carries in the loss to Maryland, so, even though he's listed as the third quarterback on this week's depth chart, Croft could come into the game Saturday to try to give the ground attack another option and a little more flash.

ABOUT PURDUE (2-2, 0-1): Purdue's depth on the defensive side of the ball will be put to the test this week -- at least in the first half -- as starting free safety Jacob Thieneman and starting middle linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley will be out because of targeting penalties against Michigan. The losses are significant, as Thieneman is considered the defense's "quarterback" because he calls the defenses and Bentley is the team's leading tackler with 29 stops. Walk-on Antonio Blackmon is expected to get more time in Thieneman's absence, while senior Garrett Hudson will likely take Bentley's spot in the starting lineup.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Minnesota will likely be without its two starting safeties this week, as Antoine Winfield Jr. is slowed by a left hamstring injury and Duke McGhee remains suspended because of a violation of team rules.

2. Purdue is one of just 12 teams in the country that is perfect in the red zone this season, scoring on all 15 trips.

3. The Golden Gophers have won the last four matchups between the teams, though three of those were in Minneapolis. Purdue has won nine of the last 11 meetings played in Ross-Ade Stadium.

PREDICTION: Purdue 27, Minnesota 23

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Trends - Minnesota at Purdue

ATS Trends

Minnesota

Golden Gophers are 7-0-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Golden Gophers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 15-5-3 ATS in their last 23 road games. Golden Gophers are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up loss. Golden Gophers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. Golden Gophers are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 20-9-3 ATS in their last 32 conference games.

Purdue

Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Boilermakers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Boilermakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. Boilermakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Boilermakers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss. Boilermakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Boilermakers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in October. Boilermakers are 12-25-2 ATS in their last 39 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Boilermakers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a bye week. Boilermakers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 home games. Boilermakers are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Boilermakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Boilermakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends

Minnesota

Under is 5-0 in Golden Gophers last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games in October. Under is 8-3 in Golden Gophers last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 10-4-1 in Golden Gophers last 15 games following a bye week. Over is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 conference games.

Purdue

Over is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Boilermakers last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 games in October. Over is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 games on grass. Over is 5-1 in Boilermakers last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 11-3 in Boilermakers last 14 home games. Over is 21-7 in Boilermakers last 28 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Boilermakers last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 9-3 in Boilermakers last 12 conference games. Under is 19-8 in Boilermakers last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 9-4 in Boilermakers last 13 games following a ATS loss.

Head to Head

• Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
• Favorite is 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
• Golden Gophers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Purdue.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida


Preview: LSU at Florida

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Oct 4, 2017

LSU is officially in crisis mode after last week's home loss to Troy, but the Tigers don't have much time to figure things out. No longer ranked for the first time in a year, LSU visits No. 20 Florida on Saturday in SEC action.

The Tigers had won 49 straight games against visiting non-conference opponents and were favored by three touchdowns against the Trojans before suffering another embarrassing effort under coach Ed Orgeron. "At the end of the day, it was who wanted it more," said LSU linebacker Devin White. "You could tell they wanted it more." That's not a good sign for LSU, which must now bounce back against a Florida team that is already 3-0 in the conference, albeit with a major asterisk after last week's win. Gators starting quarterback Luke Del Rio suffered a broken collarbone in the 14-point victory against Vanderbilt and will miss the remainder of the season.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Florida -6.5

ABOUT LSU (3-2, 0-1 SEC): The Tigers' lead back is Darrel Williams, who was held out of the end zone for the first time this season in last weekend's defeat despite a season-high 17 carries. Danny Etling threw two touchdowns for the second straight game as the squad continued to play without standout running back Derrius Guice (knee), who is questionable for this weekend. Devin White (13 tackles) and Christian LaCouture (two sacks) were among the defensive standouts last week for LSU, which has allowed an average of 29 points in its last three games.

ABOUT FLORIDA (3-1, 3-0): The Gators posted back-to-back wins in dramatic fashion before pulling away late against Vanderbilt after Del Rio was lost for the season. "Eventually we're going to break the wall down, man. We're going to be a really good team," said Feleipe Franks, who replaced Del Rio and went 10-of-14 for 185 yards in the most efficient effort of his freshman campaign. Malik Davis and Lamical Perine ran for a combined five touchdowns to take some of the pressure off Franks, who entered his name into Gators lore last month with a 63-yard game-winning TD pass against Tennessee as time expired.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Eleven different Gators have caught a 10-plus yard pass this season.

2. Florida won 16-10 at LSU last season, stuffing Guice from the 1 in the final seconds.

3. LSU WR D.J. Chark has a rushing score, but he is still seeking his first receiving TD despite 16 catches for 338 yards - both team highs.

PREDICTION: Florida 23, LSU 20

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Trends - Louisiana State at No. 20 Florida

ATS Trends

Louisiana State

Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in October. Tigers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Tigers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Tigers are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

Florida

Gators are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Gators are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Gators are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. Gators are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Gators are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends

Louisiana State

Over is 8-2-1 in Tigers last 11 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1-2 in Tigers last 7 games in October. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 16-5-1 in Tigers last 22 conference games. Under is 15-5-2 in Tigers last 22 games overall. Under is 12-4-2 in Tigers last 18 games on grass. Under is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 road games. Under is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games following a straight up loss.

Florida

Under is 4-0 in Gators last 4 games following a ATS win. Under is 7-2 in Gators last 9 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Gators last 8 games on grass. Over is 11-4 in Gators last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-2 in Gators last 7 games in October. Under is 7-3 in Gators last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

• Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio


Preview: Maryland at Ohio State

Gracenote
Oct 4, 2017

Ninth-ranked Ohio State is beginning to find its best form on both sides of the ball and looks to continue moving forward when improving Maryland pays a visit for a Big Ten matchup Saturday afternoon. The Buckeyes have scored 148 points over the last three games since the loss to Oklahoma, capped by a 56-0 victory at Rutgers last week, and senior quarterback J.T. Barrett has 10 touchdowns passes without an interception in that stretch.

“Yeah, we’re finally connecting,” Ohio State’s junior wide receiver Johnnie Dixon told reporters. “We’re getting our communication and things down. We’re getting on a roll for sure.” Ohio State’s Urban Meyer, who will coach his 200th collegiate game (169-30), faces a former assistant for the second straight week as Maryland’s D.J. Durkin worked under him at both Bowling Green and Florida. Durkin’s Terrapins rebounded from a surprising home loss to Central Florida by winning 31-24 at Minnesota last week to open its Big Ten slate as third-string quarterback Max Bortenschlager threw two touchdown passes. “It’s going to be an unbelievable opportunity this weekend,” Durkin, whom Meyer calls one of the top coaches to ever be on his staff, told reporters. “This is a great football team that we’re playing. … They’re extremely talented, not any holes anywhere on the roster and they’re very well-coached. Our guys know the task at hand.”

TV: 4 p.m. ET, Fox. LINE: Ohio State -30.5

ABOUT MARYLAND (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten): Bortenschlager, a sophomore, completed 18-of-28 passes for 154 yards and also ran for a score against Minnesota in his first start after the Terrapins’ top two quarterbacks - Kasim Hill and Tyrrell Pigrome - went down with season-ending knee injuries. The biggest threat is junior wide-out DJ Moore, who leads the Big Ten in receptions (30), receiving yards (403) and receiving touchdowns (five) while junior running back Ty Johnson has rushed for 411 yards (8.9 per carry). Senior linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. led the team in tackles the last two seasons and tops the Terrapins again with 29, including 2.5 sacks.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (4-1, 2-0): Barrett has been outstanding the last three games while completing 52-of-73 passes and boasts 13 TD strikes with just one interception overall while throwing for scores to nine different receivers. Dixon leads that group with four TD receptions on just eight catches and the Buckeyes’ rushing attack is fully healthy with freshman J.K. Dobbins (573 yards, three touchdowns) and sophomore Mike Weber, who ran for three scores against Rutgers after struggling with hamstring issues. The Ohio State defense has allowed fewer than 100 passing yards in each of the last three games after averaging 403 against the first two.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Moore is the first Maryland receiver with five TD catches through four games since Torrey Smith accomplished the feat in 2010.

2. The Buckeyes are second in the nation with 45 tackles for loss, including 22 in the last two weeks, and sophomore DL Nick Bosa leads the way with eight overall.

3. The Terrapins were tied 21-21 in the third quarter during their last trip to Columbus (2015) before losing 49-28 and dropped a 62-3 decision last year at home.

PREDICTION: Ohio State 45, Maryland 17

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Trends - Maryland at No. 9 Ohio State

Red - Hot trends are trends 80% or higher. Blue - Cold trends are trends 20% or lower.
ATS Trends

Maryland

Terrapins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Terrapins are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Terrapins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games. Terrapins are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games following a ATS win. Terrapins are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Ohio State

Buckeyes are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Buckeyes are 40-19-2 ATS in their last 61 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Buckeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Buckeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Buckeyes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Buckeyes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win. Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. Buckeyes are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.

OU Trends

Maryland

Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 road games. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Ohio State

Under is 6-1 in Buckeyes last 7 games in October. Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 conference games. Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 6-2 in Buckeyes last 8 games on fieldturf. Under is 14-6 in Buckeyes last 20 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The UAB Blazers are ranked 77 on offense, averaging 399.2 yards per game. The Blazers are averaging 209.5 yards rushing and 189.8 yards passing so far this season.
• The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are ranked 65 on offense, averaging 416.0 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 147.4 yards rushing and 268.6 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The UAB Blazers are 2-0 at home this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Blazers are averaging 34.0 scoring, and holding teams to 15.0 points scored on defense.
• The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-1 while on the road this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Bulldogs are averaging 19.5 scoring, and holding teams to 19.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Louisiana Tech at UAB

ATS Trends

Louisiana Tech

Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 games in October. Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a bye week.

UAB

Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Blazers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win. Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. Blazers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Blazers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in October.

OU Trends

Louisiana Tech

Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games in October. Under is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a bye week. Over is 9-2 in Bulldogs last 11 games following a straight up win. Over is 9-2 in Bulldogs last 11 games on fieldturf. Over is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 conference games. Over is 13-5 in Bulldogs last 18 games overall. Over is 10-4 in Bulldogs last 14 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 road games. Over is 9-4 in Bulldogs last 13 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

UAB

Over is 4-0 in Blazers last 4 games following a ATS win. Over is 8-1 in Blazers last 9 games following a bye week. Over is 11-2 in Blazers last 13 conference games. Over is 13-3 in Blazers last 16 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Blazers last 5 games in October. Over is 8-2 in Blazers last 10 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Blazers last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 16-5 in Blazers last 21 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 22-7 in Blazers last 29 games overall. Over is 24-8 in Blazers last 32 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 19-7 in Blazers last 26 games following a straight up loss. Over is 8-3 in Blazers last 11 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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When: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 7, 2017
Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina


Preview: Arkansas at South Carolina

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Oct 4, 2017

After a much-needed reboot last week, Austin Allen and the rest of the Arkansas offense looks to even its record in conference play as it takes on host South Carolina in an SEC tussle. Allen racked up a season-high 264 yards and three touchdown passes in last week's 42-24 win over New Mexico State, erasing the sting of a narrow loss to Texas A&M.

Head coach Bret Bielema admitted that his team was furious after dropping a 50-43 decision to the Aggies, and took their collective frustrations out on New Mexico's Aggies, piling up nearly 500 yards of total offense. "I think our guys knew going into that game that we could win," Bielema told reporters afterward. "I think that was the chippiness, the anger, even from a coach. You do all this work ... why not put ourselves in a position to be talked about on a bigger scale?" The Gamecocks are coming off their own seven-point defeat at the hands of Texas A&M, and were equally disappointed after failing to sufficiently protect quarterback Jake Bentley, who was sacked seven times. "At the end of the day you've got to block the pass rushers," head coach Will Muschamp said after the game.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: South Carolina +2

ABOUT ARKANSAS (2-2, 0-1 SEC): Allen accumulated more than 3,400 passing yards last season but scuffled mightily to start the season, throwing for just 273 yards over his first two games before breaking out with 229 in the loss to Texas A&M. The run game remains the best part of the offense, with Devwah Whaley, Chase Hayden and David Williams combining for 698 rushing yards and 10 scores; each player has between 40 and 50 carries on the season. Junior WR Jonathan Nance hauled in a pair of touchdown passes in the victory over New Mexico State, and has four receiving scores in his past three games.
ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (3-2, 1-2): Bentley is doing his best to keep the Gamecocks competitive - ranking second in the conference in passing yards (1,257) and fourth in touchdown passes (nine) - but has already been sacked 15 times. Pass protection isn't the only area in which the South Carolina offensive line has faltered; the team is averaging a dreadful 3.0 yards per carry on 139 attempts - the third-worst rate in the SEC - and its 84.6 rushing yards per game ranks 122nd out of 129 FBS teams. Wide receiver Bryan Edwards sits fourth in the conference in receiving yards but is still looking for his first touchdown of the season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. South Carolina has just four rushing touchdowns in four games after finishing with 20 a season ago.

2. Bentley has been sacked 39 times in 12 career games with the Gamecocks.

3. The Razorbacks have scored touchdowns on 83.3 percent of red-zone visits, tied for the best mark in the SEC.

PREDICTION: Arkansas 31, South Carolina 27

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Trends - Arkansas at South Carolina

ATS Trends

Arkansas

Razorbacks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games on grass. Razorbacks are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Razorbacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Razorbacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Razorbacks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Razorbacks are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Razorbacks are 0-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Razorbacks are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

South Carolina

Gamecocks are 3-1-2 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Gamecocks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Gamecocks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Gamecocks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Gamecocks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Gamecocks are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

OU Trends

Arkansas

Under is 4-0 in Razorbacks last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Razorbacks last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 8-3 in Razorbacks last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Razorbacks last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 36-17-1 in Razorbacks last 54 games on grass.

South Carolina

Under is 4-0 in Gamecocks last 4 games overall. Over is 5-0 in Gamecocks last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Gamecocks last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 16-5 in Gamecocks last 21 conference games. Under is 12-4 in Gamecocks last 16 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-9-1 in Gamecocks last 30 games on grass. Under is 13-6-1 in Gamecocks last 20 home games.

Head to Head

• Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in South Carolina.
• Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
• Favorite is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Razorbacks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.