Saturday 11-4-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut

Preview: South Florida at Connecticut
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

With the possibility of an undefeated regular season gone, No. 23 South Florida looks to stay on course for a spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game when it visits improving Connecticut on Saturday. The Bulls suffered their first defeat 28-24 against Houston last Saturday after giving up a touchdown with 11 seconds left, but they still have destiny in their own hands.

“I told our team, our goals are still in front of us,” USF coach Charlie Strong told reporters after his team’s 12-game winning streak ended. “We’ve just got to go win our next three conference games and we’ll get to where we need to get to.” South Florida defensive back Deatrick Nichols told reporters the team has a chip back on its shoulders as they take on the Huskies in a game that was rescheduled from Sept. 9, due to the effects of Hurricane Irma. Strong said UConn is a better football team than it was in early September and the Huskies have won two straight AAC contests, allowing 38 points combined, after giving up 160 while losing their first three league outings. UConn is led by senior quarterback Bryant Shirreffs, who has thrown for more than 2,000 yards in three straight seasons and put up 306 against the Bulls in a 42-27 setback last year - the Huskies’ fifth straight loss to USF.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: USF -23.5

ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA (7-1, 4-1 AAC): The Bulls, who came in averaging more than 300 yards per game on the ground, managed a season-low 137 against Houston last week and senior quarterback Quinton Flowers was held to seven on 14 carries with two touchdowns. USF’s defense, which leads the nation in interceptions (16), gave up 255 yards rushing to the Cougars last week despite season highs of 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks from senior lineman Deadrin Senat. Senior receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling recorded career highs of 10 receptions and 186 yards in the loss and leads the team with 38 and 568, respectively, on the season.

ABOUT CONNECTICUT (3-5, 2-3): Shirreffs has completed 65 percent of his passes and boasts 13 TD passes to go along with four interceptions while freshman receiver Quayvon Skanes stepped up the last two weeks with nine catches for 102 yards. Senior Arkeel Newsome is out (sternum) a few more weeks and freshman Nate Hopkins (seven TDs) is questionable with a shoulder injury, which should give most of the rushing attempts to freshman Kevin Mensah (274 yards, two TDs). Senior defensive back Jamar Summers is suspended for the first three quarters after taking an undisciplined penalty in the 52-12 loss to Missouri last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Flowers needs 211 yards passing to become the seventh player in FBS history with at least 7,000 yards through the air and 3,000 on the ground.

2. Coach Randy Edsall’s one victory against a ranked team while at UConn was against USF in 2007.

3. USF LB Auggie Sanchez needs seven tackles to pass Kavika Mitchell (367) for the top spot on the school’s all-time list.

PREDICTION: South Florida 45, Connecticut 21

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Trends - No. 23 South Florida at Connecticut

ATS Trends
South Florida

Bulls are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Bulls are 7-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Bulls are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulls are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games on grass.
Bulls are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 conference games.
Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.

Connecticut

Huskies are 16-33-2 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS loss.
Huskies are 18-44-2 ATS in their last 64 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Huskies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Huskies are 16-41-1 ATS in their last 58 games overall.
Huskies are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 home games.
Huskies are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss.
Huskies are 11-38-2 ATS in their last 51 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Huskies are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Huskies are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Huskies are 6-23 ATS in their last 29 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Huskies are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Huskies are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Huskies are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in November.

OU Trends
South Florida

Over is 6-0 in Bulls last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 8-1 in Bulls last 9 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Bulls last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 17-5 in Bulls last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 road games.
Under is 12-4-1 in Bulls last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 17-7 in Bulls last 24 games in November.
Under is 17-7-1 in Bulls last 25 games following a straight up loss.

Connecticut

Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games in November.
Over is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 9-3 in Huskies last 12 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Huskies last 11 home games.
Under is 10-4 in Huskies last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 15-6 in Huskies last 21 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 22-10 in Huskies last 32 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 13-6 in Huskies last 19 games on grass.

Head to Head

Underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Road team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia

Preview: South Carolina at Georgia
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

Georgia has used three key ingredients in racing to an 8-0 start heading into Saturday’s home game against South Carolina, but now the Bulldogs will have to add focus into the equation after rising to No. 2 in the national rankings and being placed No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Powered by a strong running game, a stout defense and steady play from a freshman quarterback, the Bulldogs continue showing championship pedigree after blasting Florida 42-7 last week.

Second-year coach Kirby Smart told reporters Tuesday he does not think the high rankings impact his team’s preparation, saying, “It is just a matter of who can manage it the best and which team is mature enough to handle it, because it has zero outcome on performance on Saturday.” The Gamecocks have found their stride, rising to second in the SEC East behind the Bulldogs thanks to a three-game winning streak that includes last week’s 34-27 victory over Vanderbilt. The win made South Carolina bowl eligible, and the Gamecocks could remain alive in the division race with an upset of the Bulldogs. “I know our guys will go compete,” South Carolina coach Will Muschamp told reporters Tuesday, “and we plan on showing up.”

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Georgia -24

ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (6-2, 4-2 SEC): Quarterback Jake Bentley rushed for the first two touchdowns of his career and added a scoring pass last week, and the Gamecocks got a career-best 121 yards rushing from A.J. Turner. South Carolina allowed 440 yards of total offense to the Commodores last week but surrender only 137.6 yards rushing per contest. Linebacker Skai Moore has led the Gamecocks in tackles the past three seasons and is second in school history in interceptions (13).

ABOUT GEORGIA (8-0, 5-0): The Bulldogs average 284 rushing yards per game, fueled by the tandem of Nick Chubb (765 yards, nine touchdowns) and Sony Michel (629 yards, eight touchdowns). Freshman quarterback Jake Fromm averages just 157.9 passing yards per contest, but leads the SEC in passing efficiency while directing an offense averaging 38.1 points per game. The Georgia defense is third nationally in allowing only 11.9 points per contest, giving up just 252.1 yards per game.

EXTRA POINTS

1. South Carolina is on its longest winning streak since finishing 2013 with six consecutive victories.

2. Georgia has won its five conference games by an average of 32 points.

3. The Gamecocks are second in the SEC and tied for 12th nationally in turnover margin (plus-8).

PREDICTION: Georgia 38, South Carolina 10

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Trends - South Carolina at No. 2 Georgia

ATS Trends
South Carolina

Gamecocks are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Gamecocks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Gamecocks are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Gamecocks are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.
Gamecocks are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Gamecocks are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Gamecocks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Georgia

Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bulldogs are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
South Carolina

Under is 5-0 in Gamecocks last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Gamecocks last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Gamecocks last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 10-2 in Gamecocks last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 13-3 in Gamecocks last 16 games following a straight up win.
Under is 13-3 in Gamecocks last 16 conference games.
Under is 8-2 in Gamecocks last 10 road games.
Under is 8-3 in Gamecocks last 11 games in November.
Under is 5-2 in Gamecocks last 7 games overall.

Georgia

Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 13-3 in Bulldogs last 16 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 7-2 in Bulldogs last 9 games in November.
Under is 14-4 in Bulldogs last 18 home games.
Under is 12-4 in Bulldogs last 16 games following a ATS win.
Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 16-6 in Bulldogs last 22 games on grass.
Under is 15-6 in Bulldogs last 21 games following a straight up win.
Under is 10-4 in Bulldogs last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Bulldogs last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 19-9 in Bulldogs last 28 games overall.

Head to Head

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Georgia.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina

Preview: Clemson at N.C. State
Gracenote
Nov 2, 2017

Despite a slip-up against Syracuse, defending national champion Clemson is in position to get back to the College Football Playoff. But No. 19 N.C. State can all but assure the fifth-ranked Tigers won’t even get back to the ACC championship with an upset win at home on Saturday.


Clemson was ranked fourth in the initial playoff rankings that were released on Tuesday, meaning they likely would be back in the national semifinals if they can win out. “We’re right where we wanted to be coming into this season,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told reporters. "It’s November, and we’re moving into the next phase of our journey. If we want something, we’re going to have to go and get it.” The Tigers have won five straight and 12 of 13 against N.C. State, but Wolfpack kicker Kyle Bambard missed a potential game-winning 33-yard field goal at the end of regulation last year before Clemson prevailed 24-17 in overtime. The Wolfpack’s two signature wins – over Florida State and Louisville – have lost some luster with those teams’ recent struggles, but they’re still undefeated in ACC play and can take a two-game lead over the Tigers in the Atlantic Division race with a victory.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Clemson -7


ABOUT CLEMSON (7-1, 5-1 ACC): The Tigers’ defense has been dominant all season, ranking seventh in the nation in total defense and sixth in scoring defense, and last week’s performance was one of its best yet. Clemson held Georgia Tech’s powerful option attack to 230 total yards in a 24-10 triumph. The offense had a tough time against Syracuse with quarterback Kelly Bryant knocked out of the game in the first half, but he and leading rusher Travis Etienne are healthy this week.

ABOUT N.C. STATE (6-2, 4-0): The Wolfpack have a second straight shot at a marquee win after suffering a 35-14 loss at Notre Dame last week. N.C. State’s statistics aren’t eye-popping – it ranks 41st in total offense and 58th in total defense – but the offense is balanced and the defense is tough against the run. The biggest concern for the Wolfpack going into Saturday's contest is the status of leading rusher Nyheim Hines, whose status will be decided at game time after he left in the first quarter against Notre Dame with an ankle injury.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Clemson has won a school-record eight straight games against top-25 opponents – the longest active streak in the nation and third-longest in ACC history.

2. N.C. State has committed only four turnovers – the fewest both in the nation and through eight games in program history.

3. Swinney’s 96 wins are tied with Danny Ford for second on Clemson’s all-time list behind legendary coach Frank Howard (165).


PREDICTION: Clemson 31, N.C. State 24

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Trends - No. 5 Clemson at No. 19 NC State

ATS Trends
Clemson

Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games on grass.
Tigers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Tigers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Tigers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games in November.

NC State

Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Wolfpack are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Wolfpack are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Wolfpack are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.

OU Trends
Clemson

Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games on grass.
Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games in November.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 road games.
Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

NC State

Under is 5-0 in Wolfpack last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Wolfpack last 4 games in November.
Under is 4-0 in Wolfpack last 4 games on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Wolfpack last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 10-1 in Wolfpack last 11 conference games.
Over is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Wolfpack last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 19-6-2 in Wolfpack last 27 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Wolfpack last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 14-6-1 in Wolfpack last 21 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 18-8 in Wolfpack last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head to Head

Road team is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 meetings.
Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings in NC State.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia

Preview: Iowa State at West Virginia
Gracenote
Nov 2, 2017

With a bowl game assured for the first time since 2012 and preseason expectations of a ninth-place Big 12 finish already well exceeded, Iowa State will try and move on to even bigger and better things when it travels to West Virginia on Saturday. The surprising Cyclones enter the weekend in a four-way tie for first place and are ranked 15th in this week's inaugural College Football Playoff poll.

The thought of Iowa State being ranked ahead of schools like USC, Stanford and Michigan State in the CFP rankings would have been laughable back in August coming off a 3-9 campaign that featured only wins over lowly San Jose State, Kansas and Texas Tech. But the Cyclones have been the feel-good story of college football so far in 2017 in their second season under Matt Campbell, defeating a pair of top-five ranked opponents in Oklahoma (38-31) on Oct. 7 and previously unbeaten TCU (14-7) last week. The Cyclones are 4-1 in league play for the first time in school history and their 6-2 start is their best since 2012. "To be able to see that environment enjoy today after what they've sacrificed, it's so rewarding," Campbell said after last Saturday's homecoming upset of TCU. "It's humbling. That's what makes ISU special. They deserve this as much as we do. All you want to do is get your team to November and have them playing for something, and we're finally there. We made it."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: West Virginia -2.5

ABOUT IOWA STATE (6-2, 4-1 Big 12): In a conference known for its high-scoring offenses, the Cyclones have done it the old fashioned way, with a strong defense and a ball-control offense that has turned the ball over just seven times, fewest in the Big 12. Running back David Montgomery leads the way, averaging 89.5 yards per game which ranks second in the Big 12, while wide receiver Allen Lazard leads the team in receptions (39), receiving yards (477) and touchdown catches (five). Linebacker Joel Lanning (10.9 tackles per game), who began his career at quarterback and still see a few snaps on that side of the ball on occasion, leads a defense that is allowing just 13.6 points in conference play and has given up a total of 24 points in the second half of its five Big 12 games.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (5-3, 3-2): The Mountaineers come in off a 50-39 home loss to Oklahoma State that had head coach Dana Holgorsen questioning his team's toughness after allowing 462 yards, including 246 rushing, and 27 first downs. "Offensively and defensively (Oklahoma State) dominated up front, and when that happens, it's going to be tough," Holgorsen said. "But we shouldn't use the fact that we're not physical and not tough as an excuse. That's what we've been good at for the last five years. But that's where we're at. It's about to get really uncomfortable around here." Quarterback Will Grier leads the nation in passing touchdowns (28) and is second in passing yards per game (344.0) while wide receiver David Sills V leads the nation with 15 touchdown receptions.

EXTRA POINTS

1. West Virginia, which defeated Iowa State 49-19 last year in Ames, is 25-25 in Big 12 games under Holgorsen, including just 13-12 at home.

2. Lazard leads the nation among active NCAA players with 43 consecutive games with at least one catch.

3. Iowa State is one of two teams in the nation, joining SMU, yet to lose a fumble this season.

PREDICTION: Iowa State 27, West Virginia 20

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Trends - No. 16 Iowa State at West Virginia

ATS Trends
Iowa State

Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Cyclones are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Cyclones are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cyclones are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Cyclones are 16-33-2 ATS in their last 51 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

West Virginia

Mountaineers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Mountaineers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Mountaineers are 6-15 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Mountaineers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Mountaineers are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Mountaineers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Iowa State

Under is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-0 in Cyclones last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Cyclones last 5 conference games.
Under is 7-2-1 in Cyclones last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Cyclones last 8 games in November.
Under is 9-3 in Cyclones last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 21-8 in Cyclones last 29 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cyclones last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 7-3-1 in Cyclones last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

West Virginia

Over is 4-0 in Mountaineers last 4 home games.
Over is 5-0 in Mountaineers last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-0 in Mountaineers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 6-1-1 in Mountaineers last 8 games overall.
Over is 6-1 in Mountaineers last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Mountaineers last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 4-1 in Mountaineers last 5 conference games.
Under is 24-9 in Mountaineers last 33 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Mountaineers last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 18-7-1 in Mountaineers last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Cyclones are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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Preview: North Texas at Louisiana Tech

When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, Louisiana
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are ranked 63 on offense, averaging 401.9 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 154.0 yards rushing and 247.9 yards passing so far this season.
The North Texas Mean Green are ranked 16 on offense, averaging 484.6 yards per game. The Mean Green are averaging 181.9 yards rushing and 302.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 2-2 at home this season, 2-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Bulldogs are averaging 33.5 scoring, and holding teams to 32.8 points scored on defense.
The North Texas Mean Green are 1-3 while on the road this season, 4-1 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Mean Green are averaging 30.0 scoring, and holding teams to 45.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - North Texas at Louisiana Tech

ATS Trends
North Texas

Mean Green are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Mean Green are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Mean Green are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Mean Green are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win.
Mean Green are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
Mean Green are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Mean Green are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Mean Green are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in November.

Louisiana Tech

Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Bulldogs are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
North Texas

Over is 6-0 in Mean Green last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Mean Green last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mean Green last 6 conference games.
Over is 8-2 in Mean Green last 10 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Mean Green last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Mean Green last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Mean Green last 7 games in November.
Under is 13-6 in Mean Green last 19 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

Louisiana Tech

Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games following a ATS win.
Over is 13-1 in Bulldogs last 14 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 16-5 in Bulldogs last 21 games on fieldturf.
Over is 25-8 in Bulldogs last 33 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Bulldogs last 12 games following a straight up win.
Over is 8-3 in Bulldogs last 11 conference games.
Over is 15-6 in Bulldogs last 21 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games in November.
Over is 35-16 in Bulldogs last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Mean Green are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: High Point Solutions Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey

Preview: Maryland at Rutgers
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

Maryland looks to take another step towards bowl eligibility when it hits the road to face Rutgers on Saturday. The injury-ravaged Terrapins, who are the only team in the nation to have won a game with three different starting quarterbacks this season, erased a 14-point deficit en route to a 42-39 victory against Indiana last week and hope to notch back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly two months by beating the Scarlet Knights for the third straight time in Piscataway.

"No one planned on having the injuries we had happen but it's part of the game," Maryland head coach D.J. Durkin told reporters. "In the grand scheme of things and where we're at and all the adversity we've been through it's going to make us better in the long run." Rutgers saw their two-game winning streak come to an end following a 35-14 setback to Michigan. The Scarlet Knights hung tough with the Wolverines for three quarters but their 21-point loss was an improvement on the 78-0 drubbing they received last season, and Rutgers coach Chris Ash hopes his team can build on the encouraging display. "I'm happy about the steady improvement that we continue to make," Ash told reporters. "I love our team and I love our locker room as these kids have really bought into what we're doing and how we're doing it."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Maryland -2.5

ABOUT MARYLAND (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten): D.J. Moore continues to show why he's one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the Big Ten as he caught four passes for 77 yards and his conference-leading eighth touchdown in the homecoming win against Indiana. Defensive back Darnell Savage Jr. had an afternoon to remember as he returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and registered an interception against the Hoosiers. Junior running back Ty Johnson ran for 91 yards and needs 82 more to become the 13th player in program history to reach 2,000 for his career.

ABOUT RUTGERS (3-5, 2-3): Wide receiver Janarion Grant rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on five carries out of the Wildcat formation in the loss to Michigan to move past Brian Leonard for third place on the program's career all-purpose yards list. Bruising running back Gus Edwards powered his way to 34 yards and a touchdown against the Wolverines to give him a TD in three straight contests. Ryan Anderson was named to the Ray Guy Award watch list after averaging a conference-best 44.3 gross average per punt, which is on pace to break the program record set by Joe Radigan (44.1) in 2006.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Maryland has given up an average of 44 points over its last four games.

2. Grant has 98 plays of 20 yards or more in his career.

3. Moore has caught at least one pass in 29 straight games, which is one shy of the school record.

PREDICTION: Maryland 31, Rutgers 27

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Trends - Maryland vs Rutgers

ATS Trends
Maryland

Terrapins are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Terrapins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
Terrapins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Terrapins are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Terrapins are 5-18 ATS in their last 23 games following a ATS win.
Terrapins are 4-18 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up win.
Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Rutgers

Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Scarlet Knights are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Scarlet Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Scarlet Knights are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Maryland

Over is 5-0 in Terrapins last 5 games overall.
Over is 5-0 in Terrapins last 5 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-0 in Terrapins last 5 conference games.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 9-3 in Terrapins last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 22-8-1 in Terrapins last 31 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

Rutgers

Under is 5-0 in Scarlet Knights last 5 neutral site games.
Over is 4-0 in Scarlet Knights last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games in November.
Under is 22-10 in Scarlet Knights last 32 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana

Preview: Wake Forest at Notre Dame
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

With its only loss coming by one point against No. 2 Georgia in early September and coming off back-to-back victories against top-15 foes, eighth-ranked Notre Dame has put a disastrous campaign in the rearview mirror. The Fighting Irish, which settled in the third spot in the first College Football Playoff ranking released Tuesday, attempt to match their longest string of 20-point victories in 51 years Saturday against an improved Wake Forest squad coming off a bittersweet victory last weekend.

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly managed to keep his job despite going 4-8 in 2016 - the school's worst finish in nine years - and has rewarded the program's faith by routing each of its last six opponents by an average of 27.2 points. The Irish blasted then-No. 10 USC 49-14 two weekends ago and continued their impressive recent play in Saturday's 35-14 triumph of then-No. 15 North Carolina State, rolling up 318 yards on the ground against the nation's sixth-ranked rushing defense. The Demon Deacons registered one of the most impressive outings in four seasons under coach Dave Clawson last weekend, ending a three-game losing streak with a 42-32 win over Louisville. The victory came at a price, however, as standout freshman receiver Greg Dortch will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Saturday night for an abdominal injury he suffered after setting a school record with four touchdown catches versus the Cardinals.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Notre Dame -13.5.

ABOUT WAKE FOREST (5-3): With Dortch (53 catches for 722 yards and nine touchdowns, 1,280 all-purpose yards - fifth-most in FBS) sidelined, the Demon Deacons will turn to junior Tabari Hines (18 receptions for 250 yards) to take his place as a receiver and returner. Quarterback John Wolford went 28-of-34 for 461 yards against Louisville to become the first Wake Forest quarterback to pass for over 400 yards since 1998, while his five TD throws tied Riley Skinner (2009) for the most in a single game in school history. Senior defensive end Duke Ejiofor ranks second in the conference with seven sacks and was one of six Deacons - highlighted by a career-high 2.5 from sophomore linebacker Justin Strnad - to register at least a half-sack versus Louisville.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (7-1): Josh Adams surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the season on his 110th attempt - the fastest a Irish running back has ever accomplished the feat - and ranks fifth in FBS with 1,169 rushing yards after rolling up 202 on 27 carries versus the Wolfpack. Brandon Wimbush (529 yards) is also a critical part of the nation's sixth-ranked rushing attack and set a record of his own with his 11th touchdown on the ground last weekend, becoming the first Notre Dame quarterback to score that many in a single season. Sophomore cornerback Julian Love broke up three passes and became the first Fighting Irish since Tom Zbikowski in 2005 with multiple interception returns for a touchdown in a season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Since managing only 55 yards on 37 carries against Georgia, the Fighting Irish have averaged 344.3 yards on the ground during their winning streak - including four straight 300-yard efforts.

2. Wake Forest's 625 total yards against Louisville missed tying the school record by seven yards and marks only the second time it topped 600 yards in a game (first since 1968).

3. Adams joined Vegas Ferguson (1979) as the only backs in program history to reach the 1,000-yard mark in the first eight games of a season.

PREDICTION: Notre Dame 41, Wake Forest 21

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Trends - Wake Forest at No. 8 Notre Dame


ATS Trends
Wake Forest

Demon Deacons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Demon Deacons are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Demon Deacons are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Demon Deacons are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Demon Deacons are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Demon Deacons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Demon Deacons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Demon Deacons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Notre Dame

Fighting Irish are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Fighting Irish are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Fighting Irish are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Fighting Irish are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Fighting Irish are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Fighting Irish are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
Fighting Irish are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Fighting Irish are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Fighting Irish are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. ACC.
Fighting Irish are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Fighting Irish are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games in November.
Fighting Irish are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
Wake Forest

Under is 6-0 in Demon Deacons last 6 vs. INDEP.
Under is 4-0 in Demon Deacons last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Demon Deacons last 6 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Demon Deacons last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 non-conference games.
Over is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Demon Deacons last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 36-17-1 in Demon Deacons last 54 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Notre Dame

Over is 6-1 in Fighting Irish last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Fighting Irish last 9 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Fighting Irish last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Fighting Irish last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 7-3 in Fighting Irish last 10 games overall.
Over is 7-3 in Fighting Irish last 10 non-conference games.
Under is 25-11 in Fighting Irish last 36 vs. ACC.
Over is 9-4 in Fighting Irish last 13 games in November.

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 4, 2017
Where: Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington

Preview: Stanford at Washington State
Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

Despite evidence to the contrary, there is no quarterback controversy at Washington State. Coach Mike Leach announced that senior Luke Falk will get the start Saturday in Pullman as the Cougars look to keep pace in the Pac-12 North race against No. 18 Stanford, which could be without star running back Bryce Love for the second straight game.

Love leads the country averaging 198.1 rush yards per game but missed last week's 15-14 win over Oregon State with an ankle injury and is expected to be a game-time decision. The Cardinal turned in a lackluster performance against the last-place Beavers with just 222 yards of total offense but avoided the upset and maintained their narrow lead in the Pac-12 North. Stanford will need a more inspired effort against Washington State, which has lost two of its last three games since opening with six straight wins. Falk ranks 10th in the country with 2,576 passing yards and has thrown 23 touchdowns with seven interceptions but struggled in last Saturday’s 58-37 loss to Arizona and was replaced late in the first half by sophomore Tyler Hilinski, who threw for 509 yards and three touchdowns with four interceptions.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Washington State -2.5

ABOUT STANFORD (6-2, 5-1 Pac-12): Shaw faced his own questions about the quarterback position this week, with many fans calling for redshirt freshman K.J. Costello after junior Keller Chryst completed 16-of-33 passes for 141 yards against Oregon State. Shaw said both players will compete for the starting job in practice while acknowledging the importance of Love, who has eight rushing touchdowns of 50 or more yards. Senior tackle Harrison Phillips has 60 tackles and four sacks to lead the defense while junior safety Justin Reid ranks second nationally with five interceptions.

ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE (7-2, 4-2): Falk is 136 yards shy of the Pac-12 career record for passing yards but never got comfortable against Arizona, completing 13-of-23 passes for 93 yards on seven drives before Hilinski took over. The Cougars defense entered last week ranked third in run defense and second in points allowed in the Pac-12 but failed to slow down Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate, who rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown and passed for 275 more and two scores. Inside linebackers Jahad Woods and Justus Rogers face another tough challenge Saturday if Love is cleared to play.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Stanford leads the all-time series 40-26-1, including four straight road wins.

2. Washington State ended an eight-game losing streak to Stanford with last season’s 42-16 victory.

3. Stanford senior DB Alijah Holder suffered a season-ending leg injury in the win over Oregon State.

PREDICTION: Washington State 34, Stanford 24