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

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi

Preview: Alabama at Mississippi State
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Top-ranked Alabama will be without two of its defensive stalwarts when it looks to remain unbeaten in Saturday's SEC visit to No. 18 Mississippi State. Senior middle linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton was lost for the season with a broken right kneecap in last Saturday's victory over LSU while sophomore linebacker Mack Wilson will miss four-to-six weeks due to a foot injury.

Hamilton (5.5 tackles for loss) and Wilson (three interceptions) are two of the top performers on a superb unit that leads the nation in scoring defense (9.8 points per game) and ranks second in total defense (243.8 yards per game). The Crimson Tide continue to be ranked second in the College Football Playoff poll behind Georgia and can't afford a slip-up against a Mississippi State squad brimming with self-belief after four consecutive victories. "We're confident. There should never be a time where you line up against someone and not believe you can beat them," Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald told reporters. "I have full confidence that we can win. Alabama is a really good football team and is tops in the country and has been for awhile. You have to go out there and not worry about the name on the jersey." The Crimson Tide rank ninth in scoring offense (40.9) and have won by more than 30 points on five occasions.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Alabama -14

ABOUT ALABAMA (9-0, 6-0 SEC): Senior outside linebacker Rashaan Evans (four sacks on the season) had 10 tackles against LSU and will be counted on even further while freshman Dylan Moses earned additional playing time by filling in after the injuries and recording 1.5 sacks against the Tigers. "He will have to step up," Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban told reporters. "Dylan has made a lot of progress throughout the season and I think he has a lot better understanding of what to do and how to do it." Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts has been intercepted just once in 175 attempts and his 616 rushing yards rank second on the squad behind junior Damien Harris (730).

ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE (7-2, 3-2): The Bulldogs rank 11th nationally in rushing offense (259.3) while relying on Fitzgerald (801 yards, 12 touchdowns) and junior back Aeris Williams (776 yards). Fitzgerald, a junior, is more productive as a runner as he has thrown nearly as many interceptions (10) as touchdowns (13) while completing 56.8 percent of his passes for 1,459 yards. Mississippi State ranks seventh nationally in total defense (259.3) and is led by junior outside linebacker Montez Sweat (team-best 6.5 sacks) and senior middle linebacker Dez Harris (team-best 55 tackles).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Alabama has won nine consecutive meetings and rolled up 615 offensive yards in last season's 51-3 victory.

2. The Bulldogs have scored four defensive touchdowns this season (three interceptions, one fumble).

3. Hurts passed for 183 yards against LSU to move into 10th place in Crimson Tide history with 4,186 -- he needs 72 to pass No. 9 Walter Lewis (1980-83).

PREDICTION: Alabama 45, Mississippi State 21

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Trends - No. 1 Alabama at No. 18 Mississippi State

ATS Trends
Alabama

Crimson Tide are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Crimson Tide are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Crimson Tide are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Crimson Tide are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in November.
Crimson Tide are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 conference games.
Crimson Tide are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Crimson Tide are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games on grass.
Crimson Tide are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Mississippi State

Bulldogs are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.

OU Trends
Alabama

Over is 4-1 in Crimson Tide last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-2 in Crimson Tide last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 13-5 in Crimson Tide last 18 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 38-18-1 in Crimson Tide last 57 games in November.
Under is 19-9 in Crimson Tide last 28 games on grass.

Mississippi State

Over is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games in November.
Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 games on grass.
Under is 19-7 in Bulldogs last 26 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games overall.

Head to Head

Under is 8-0 in the last 8 meetings in Mississippi State.
Under is 14-3-1 in the last 18 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois

Preview: Purdue at Northwestern
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Northwestern has won four straight games, including three in a row in overtime, to take over sole possession of second place in the Big Ten West heading into its game Saturday against visiting Purdue. The Wildcats are the first team in FBS history to win three consecutive overtime games, making them bowl-eligible for a third straight year.

Purdue ended a three-game losing streak with a 29-10 victory against Illinois on Saturday, but lost quarterback David Blough for the season with a dislocated ankle. Blough led the Big Ten last season with 3,352 passing yards and 25 TDs, lost the starting job this season and then regained it in the third week before a shoulder injury limited him again. He became the first quarterback for the Boilermakers to start and finish a game this season in a 25-24 loss to Nebraska on Oct. 28. Elijah Sindelar replaced Blough on Saturday and he'll remain the starter against a Northwestern defense that ranks last in the Big Ten against the pass at 265.7 yards surrendered per game.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Northwestern -4.

ABOUT PURDUE (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten): Sindelar has more interceptions (eight) than touchdown passes (seven) in his two years with the Boilermakers and has completed just 53.6 percent of his passes in that span, so Purdue will likely relieve some pressure by utilizing its ground game. D.J. Knox, Richie Worship and Markell Jones have been the primary ball carriers lately and they combined for 165 rushing yards on 31 carries and scored two touchdowns against Illinois. When the Boilermakers need to pass, Worship has increasingly shown to be a reliable option, catching seven of his nine passes in the past three games.

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (6-3, 4-2): Justin Jackson needs 202 rushing yards for his fourth straight 1,000-yard season, but it won't come easy against a Purdue run defense that has allowed a combined 120 yards rushing in the past two games, its fewest in back-to-back games since 2005. Jackson has surpassed 100 yards rushing in his three previous games against the Boilermakers, totaling 147 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman, 116 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore and 127 yards and two touchdowns last season. Jackson is coming off a season-high 31 carries for 154 yards and a touchdown in 31-24 victory against Nebraska last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Ron Dayne of Wisconsin (1996-99) is the only Big Ten player to rush for at least 1,000 yards in four straight seasons.

2. Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher leads leads all FBS freshman with 80 tackles, which also ranks second in the conference and 11th in the nation.

3. Purdue has held three opponents under 100 yards rushing this season for the first time since 2012.

PREDICTION: Northwestern 28, Purdue 14

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Trends - Purdue at Northwestern

ATS Trends
Purdue

Boilermakers are 10-1-2 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Boilermakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Boilermakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Boilermakers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games on grass.
Boilermakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Boilermakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win.
Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Boilermakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Northwestern

Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Wildcats are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.

OU Trends
Purdue

Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 conference games.
Under is 5-1-2 in Boilermakers last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 11-4-1 in Boilermakers last 16 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Boilermakers last 14 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-2 in Boilermakers last 7 games in November.
Over is 5-2 in Boilermakers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 12-5 in Boilermakers last 17 games on grass.

Northwestern

Over is 3-0-1 in Wildcats last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Wildcats last 10 games following a ATS win.
Over is 3-1-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 27-10-1 in Wildcats last 38 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Wildcats last 8 games in November.
Under is 36-15-1 in Wildcats last 52 home games.
Under is 38-17-1 in Wildcats last 56 games on grass.
Under is 38-18-1 in Wildcats last 57 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Northwestern.
Boilermakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings in Northwestern.
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Kyle Field, College Station, Texas

Preview: New Mexico at Texas A&M
Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

Texas A&M takes a much-needed break from SEC action Saturday, when it hosts struggling New Mexico of the Mountain West Conference. The game has been overshadowed by talk surrounding Aggies sixth-year coach Kevin Sumlin, whose job reportedly is in jeopardy following back-to-back double-digit losses at home.

Texas A&M freshman quarterback Nick Starkel will return to the starting lineup against New Mexico after coming off the bench to throw for 184 yards and two touchdowns in last Saturday’s 42-27 loss to Auburn. The defeat dropped Texas A&M to 3-10 against SEC teams in November since 2013, which has many speculating about Sumlin’s tenuous job status. “What I do is focus on what we have to do this week to win games, and the big picture will take care of itself,” Sumlin told reporters. “What we can do is the best we can do. From that standpoint, it keeps you focused on what’s going on right now. That's how I’m going to continue to approach it, and that’s not going to change.” Before wrapping up the regular season with games against Ole Miss and LSU, the Aggies face a New Mexico team that has averaged 9.3 points during its four-game losing streak.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Texas A&M -19

ABOUT NEW MEXICO (3-6): Senior running back Richard McQuarley has recorded six touchdowns to lead the Lobos, who have committed 11 turnovers in their last two games. “Somewhere along the way here, we’ve turned into a hard-luck, mistake team,” coach Bob Davie told reporters. “It’s impossible to win when you are that, when you are who we are, particularly. It’s frustrating.” The defense is led by safety Jake Rothschiller, who has registered a team-high 55 tackles - including six in last Saturday’s 24-10 loss to Utah State.


ABOUT TEXAS A&M (5-4): After losing at home to Mississippi State and Auburn by a combined 36 points in the last two weeks, the Aggies are hoping to jump-start their offense behind Starkel, who replaces fellow freshman Kellen Mond under center. Sumlin might give running back Trayveon Williams a heavier workload after the sophomore rushed for 105 yards on 15 carries in last week’s loss. Linebackers Tyrel Dodson and Otaro Alaka lead a defense that is tied for the SEC lead with 16 takeaways and will be looking to capitalize on New Mexico’s turnover woes.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Aggies have won 28 straight non-conference home games dating back to 2008.

2. Davie spent nine seasons as a defensive assistant for Texas A&M from 1985-93.

3. Texas A&M has blocked five kicks in 2017 (three punts, two field goals), which is tied for the FBS lead.

PREDICTION: Texas A&M 41, New Mexico 17

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Trends - New Mexico at Texas A&M

ATS Trends
New Mexico

Lobos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Lobos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Lobos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Lobos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Lobos are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Lobos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Lobos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Lobos are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Texas A&M

Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Aggies are 15-36 ATS in their last 51 games following a ATS loss.
Aggies are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Aggies are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aggies are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up loss.
Aggies are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
Aggies are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Aggies are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
Aggies are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Aggies are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Aggies are 2-14 ATS in their last 16 games in November.
Aggies are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
New Mexico

Under is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 games overall.
Under is 5-0 in Lobos last 5 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 non-conference games.
Under is 5-0 in Lobos last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-0 in Lobos last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-1 in Lobos last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Lobos last 6 games on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Lobos last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Lobos last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Lobos last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 22-8 in Lobos last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Texas A&M

Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games on grass.
Under is 7-2 in Aggies last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 7-2 in Aggies last 9 vs. MWC.
Under is 9-3 in Aggies last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 8-3 in Aggies last 11 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-3 in Aggies last 10 games in November.
Under is 7-3 in Aggies last 10 home games.
Under is 9-4-1 in Aggies last 14 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, North Carolina

Preview: Tulane at East Carolina
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

Tulane needs to run the table to become bowl eligible and looks to snap a four-game losing streak when it visits East Carolina in an American Athletic Conference game Saturday. The Green Wave missed a late field goal last week, falling to Cincinnati 17-16.



Tulane's Jonathan Banks passed for 196 yards and rushed for 75 more, including a 53-yard scramble for a touchdown, but Merek Glover, who had already kicked field goals of 37, 19 and 26 yards, missed from 36 yards out with 1:20 to play against Cincinnati. "Offensively, we showed some flashes, but we just weren't consistent enough," Tulane coach Willie Fritz told reporters. "We had to settle for some field goals instead of touchdowns." East Carolina has won six of the last seven games in the series but saw its bowl hopes vanish last week with a 52-27 setback at Houston. Gardner Minshew set a conference single-game record for completions (52) for East Carolina.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: Tulane -5

ABOUT TULANE (3-6, 1-4 AAC): The Green Wave defense hasn't recorded a sack in a month while surrendering an average of 489 yards during the four-game losing streak. Banks has improved recently, passing for 399 yards while connecting on 32-of-54 attempts with three touchdowns in the past two games. Tulane, however, still ranks 120th among the 129 FBS teams nationally in passing yards at 137.1 yards per game.
ABOUT EAST CAROLINA (2-7, 1-4): Minshew came off the bench in relief of Thomas Sirk to also set school records for pass attempts (68) and completions (52) while throwing for 463 yards against the Cougars. Who gets the start Saturday is still up in the air according to coach Scottie Montgomery. "I thought two weeks ago against BYU (an ECU win), what we saw in Gardner is a much calmer quarterback than we did in the first couple of situations in the games that he was in, when he was a little bit more frantic in the pocket," Montgomery told reporters.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Tulane RB Dontrell Hilliard leads the team with nine touchdowns but hasn't scored in the past two games.
2. East Carolina WRs Trevon Brown and Quay Johnson combined for 25 receptions, 256 yards and three touchdowns last week.
3. The Pirates rank last in the nation by allowing 46.6 points per game.

PREDICTION: East Carolina 37, Tulane 34

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Trends - Tulane at East Carolina

ATS Trends
Tulane

Green Wave are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Green Wave are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Green Wave are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Green Wave are 11-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Green Wave are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Green Wave are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Green Wave are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

East Carolina

Pirates are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Pirates are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS loss.
Pirates are 9-26 ATS in their last 35 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Pirates are 6-18 ATS in their last 24 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss.
Pirates are 6-21 ATS in their last 27 games overall.
Pirates are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Pirates are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games on grass.
Pirates are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Pirates are 5-24 ATS in their last 29 conference games.
Pirates are 5-24 ATS in their last 29 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Pirates are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Pirates are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Pirates are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games in November.

OU Trends
Tulane

Over is 8-1 in Green Wave last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 7-1 in Green Wave last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Green Wave last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Green Wave last 5 games in November.
Over is 4-1 in Green Wave last 5 games on grass.
Over is 5-2 in Green Wave last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

East Carolina

Under is 7-1 in Pirates last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Pirates last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Pirates last 5 conference games.
Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-2 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in East Carolina.
Home team is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

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Preview: Old Dominion at Florida International

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: FIU Stadium, Miami, Florida
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

The Florida International Golden Panthers are ranked 89 on offense, averaging 375.8 yards per game. The Golden Panthers are averaging 153.9 yards rushing and 221.9 yards passing so far this season.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are ranked 119 on offense, averaging 320.4 yards per game. The Monarchs are averaging 156.8 yards rushing and 163.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Florida International Golden Panthers are 4-0 at home this season, 4-1 against conference opponents and 2-1 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Golden Panthers are averaging 21.0 scoring, and holding teams to 14.0 points scored on defense.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are 1-3 while on the road this season, 1-4 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Monarchs are averaging 14.5 scoring, and holding teams to 31.2 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Old Dominion at Florida International

ATS Trends
Old Dominion

Monarchs are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games in November.
Monarchs are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 conference games.
Monarchs are 3-7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Monarchs are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 games following a ATS loss.
Monarchs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Monarchs are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf.
Monarchs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Monarchs are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Florida International

Golden Panthers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games in November.
Golden Panthers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Golden Panthers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Golden Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Golden Panthers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Golden Panthers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Golden Panthers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Golden Panthers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Old Dominion

Over is 6-0 in Monarchs last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Monarchs last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Monarchs last 8 conference games.
Over is 5-2 in Monarchs last 7 games in November.
Over is 7-3 in Monarchs last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 15-7-1 in Monarchs last 23 road games.

Florida International

Over is 5-0-1 in Golden Panthers last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Golden Panthers last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1 in Golden Panthers last 5 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Golden Panthers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Golden Panthers last 7 games on fieldturf.
Over is 9-4-1 in Golden Panthers last 14 conference games.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

Preview: Tennessee at Missouri
Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

Three weeks ago, it was Missouri that appeared to be in disarray, but perspective is everything. Suddenly, the Tigers’ situation seems far more suitable than the parade of struggling programs coming to town that includes Tennessee, which visits for an SEC East matchup on Saturday.


After sitting at 1-5 following a five-game losing streak, Missouri has reeled off three straight blowout wins – including a 45-16 rout of Florida last week – and has a favorable remaining schedule in order to run the table. The Tigers’ once-punchless offense is back in sync and has put up 165 points during the three consecutive wins. “That’s so important when you get into the month of November that you get an opportunity to hit your stride,” Missouri coach Barry Odom told reporters. “And we’re getting close. We’re improving in a lot of different areas, and they’re playing with confidence.” The Volunteers have no such luxury, although they did snap a four-game skid with a 24-10 win over Southern Miss last week.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Missouri -11


ABOUT TENNESSEE (4-5, 0-5 SEC): The Volunteers totaled 16 points in consecutive losses to Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, but the offense has bounced back somewhat the last two weeks. Freshman quarterback Will McBride made his debut in the second half last week and led two touchdown drives despite completing just 1-of-8 passes, and coach Butch Jones told reporters it will be a game-time decision whether he or redshirt freshman Jarrett Guarantano (ankle) starts Saturday. Tennessee ranks fourth in the nation and leads the conference in passing defense, holding opponents to 150 yards per game through the air, but will be tested against the SEC’s No. 2 passing offense.

ABOUT MISSOURI (4-5, 1-4): Tigers quarterback Drew Lock leads the nation with 31 touchdown passes and has thrown for 1,896 yards with 23 TDs and four interceptions over his last six games. Lock didn’t have to do much against the Gators, as the Tigers rolled up 227 rushing yards and ran the ball a season-high 46 times. The defense, which struggled terribly early in the season, has been excellent during the winning streak, but Missouri has forced only nine turnovers all season and is minus-9 in turnover margin.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Missouri’s defense has made 29 tackles for loss during its three-game winning streak after posting 27 in its previous five games.

2. Tennessee RB John Kelly is one of four players in the nation to lead his team in rushing yards (694) and receptions (27), and he ranks second in the SEC in scrimmage yards per game (118).

3. Missouri TE Albert Okwuegbunam leads the nation in touchdown receptions by a tight end (seven) despite making only 15 catches all season.


PREDICTION: Missouri 37, Tennessee 27

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Trends - Tennessee at Missouri

ATS Trends
Tennessee

Volunteers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Volunteers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November.
Volunteers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games.
Volunteers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Volunteers are 8-23-1 ATS in their last 32 games following a ATS win.
Volunteers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.

Missouri

Tigers are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Tigers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games in November.
Tigers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.
Tigers are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Tennessee

Under is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 11-3 in Volunteers last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 6-2 in Volunteers last 8 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Volunteers last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Volunteers last 14 conference games.
Over is 9-4 in Volunteers last 13 games following a straight up win.

Missouri

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 11-1 in Tigers last 12 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games in November.
Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 9-2 in Tigers last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Tigers last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Tigers last 26 games following a straight up win.
Under is 21-9 in Tigers last 30 games on fieldturf.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

Preview: TCU at Oklahoma
Gracenote
Nov 8, 2017

There will be plenty on the line on Saturday night when TCU visits Oklahoma. The teams enter the contest tied for first place in the Big 12 Conference, and the winner will remain in strong contention for one of the four coveted College Football Playoff spots.

Oklahoma came in at No. 5 and TCU was sixth in this week's CFP rankings. Another quality win this weekend could be just enough to move the winner into the top four next week. Perhaps even more important is that the victor will also have the inside track for one of the two spots in the Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., a contest that likely will ultimately decide if the Big 12 can garner one of the four CFP spots. "Being at one of the last home games we're going to have, and it's important to our College Football Playoff run, I'm going to call out our fans," Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield said. "It's going to be an important one for us. ... This crowd needs to be going. We give it our all week in and week out. I expect the fans to do the same for me on Saturday."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Oklahoma -6.5

ABOUT TCU (8-1, 5-1 Big 12): The Horned Frogs rebounded from a 14-7 loss to Iowa State to stifle Texas 24-7 holding the Longhorns to just 263 total yards, including nine rushing. The nation's No. 6 rated defense, which is also No. 1 against the run (69.7 yards per gane), now takes on an Oklahoma offense that leads the nation in total offense (608.2 yards), passing offense (395.0 yards), offensive touchdowns (53), pass plays of 20-plus yards (59) and also paces the Big 12 in rushing offense (213.2). Defensive end Ben Banogu (35 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks) and linebacker Travin Howard (70 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss) spearhead the TCU defense while senior quarterback Kenny Hill (176-of-259, 2,009 yards, 15 TDs, 5 interceptions.) and running back Darius Anderson (726 rushing yards, 7 TDs) will be counted on to carry the load for TCU on offense.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA (8-1, 5-1): Mayfield, considered by some to be the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, leads the nation in completion percentage (71.7), pass efficiency rating (201.6) and is second in total offense (378.6 yards) and passing yards per game (358.4) after throwing for a school-record 598 yards and five touchdowns in last week's 62-52 win at Oklahoma State. Running back Rodney Anderson recorded his third straight 100-yard rushing game with 111 yards and a touchdown while sophomore wide receiver Marquise Brown hauled in a career-high nine passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Senior DE/LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo tops the Big 12 in sacks (8.0) and is second in tackles for loss (14.0) and leads a Sooners defense that allows 28.2 points per game, or 14.3 more than TCU.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Oklahoma has scored at least 30 points in 18 of its last 19 games. The only time the Sooners failed was when they finished a point shy in a 29-24 win over Texas on Oct. 14.

2. Sooners TE Mark Andrews leads the nation's tight ends with 39 receptions, 701 receiving yards and an average of 18 yards per catch.

3. Oklahoma leads the series 11- and has won four of the five meetings since the Horned Frogs joined the Big 12 with the only loss coming in 2014, 37-33 in Fort Worth.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma 38, TCU 28

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Trends - No. 9 Texas Christian at No. 7 Oklahoma

ATS Trends
Texas Christian

Horned Frogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Horned Frogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in November.
Horned Frogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Horned Frogs are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
Horned Frogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Horned Frogs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

Oklahoma

Sooners are 9-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Sooners are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Sooners are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Sooners are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November.
Sooners are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Sooners are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Sooners are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Sooners are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Sooners are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Sooners are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall.
Sooners are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas Christian

Under is 5-0 in Horned Frogs last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Horned Frogs last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Horned Frogs last 4 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-0 in Horned Frogs last 4 games on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Horned Frogs last 7 games in November.
Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Horned Frogs last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 8-2 in Horned Frogs last 10 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Horned Frogs last 21 conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Horned Frogs last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Oklahoma

Over is 5-1 in Sooners last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Sooners last 6 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Sooners last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 12-4 in Sooners last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Sooners last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 24-11-1 in Sooners last 36 conference games.
Over is 13-6 in Sooners last 19 games in November.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Oklahoma.
Horned Frogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Oklahoma.
Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, November 11, 2017
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Preview: Notre Dame at Miami
Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

It's no longer the Catholics vs. the Convicts but emotion should be almost as high on Saturday night when No. 6 Miami hosts No. 5 Notre Dame on the national stage in a renewal of their storied rivalry. The Hurricanes made a statement and quieted some of their many critics last week with a resounding 28-10 victory over ACC rival and then-No. 13 Virginia Tech while the Fighting Irish continued to roll with a 48-37 triumph over Wake Forest.

It will be the first time since 1989 that both schools have been ranked in the Top 10 at the time of their meeting and, as it was in the rivalry's glory days of the 1980s, the teams are right in the thick of the national title race, with Brian Kelly's Irish sitting third in the College Football Playoff rankings and Mark Richt's Hurricanes jumping up to seventh. With the exception of a one-point loss to Georgia -- the No. 1 team in the CFP rankings -- Notre Dame has been plowing through its schedule thanks to Heisman hopeful Josh Adams and a powerful ground attack that has almost 1,000 more yards rushing this year than all of last season. Miami has taken a different path to the top, often needing clutch plays at crunch time to keep its 13-game winning streak alive -- Miami's last loss was 30-27 to Notre Dame last season -- but the Hurricanes showed against Virginia Tech that they have the offensive weapons and defensive speed and muscle to compete for the title. "We like it when we're competing in games like this, late in the year, that are that meaningful," Richt said. "It's what you hope for, it's what you work towards. It just so happens this Saturday night is going to be very meaningful to both teams."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Notre Dame -3

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (8-1): Led by a bulldozing offensive front, the Irish ground attack (324.8 yards per game) is almost impossible to stop and Adams (132.3 average) has made opponents pay with his home-run ability as he has seven touchdown runs of at least 60 yards this season, although his streak of four straight games with a TD rush of over 70 yards was snapped last week against Wake Forest. "Their offensive line, probably the best in America," Richt said. "I don't think very many people would argue that. ... This is just line up and physically move people off the ball, a kick-your-tail type offensive line and great runners." The Irish defense has had its moments but can be beaten through the air, giving up 245.3 yards passing (90th in the nation) and 15 scores, a weakness that Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier (283 yards passing per game) and his dangerous receiving corps will look to exploit.

ABOUT MIAMI (8-0): Adams is not the only one making a living off big plays as the Rosier-led Hurricanes have proven far more adept at producing quick-strike scores -- two of their four touchdowns were over 42 yards against Virginia Tech -- than putting together long methodical drives. But Miami may need to churn out the yardage with running back Travis Homer to keep the defense fresh and off the field as the Hurricanes, although the nation's best at racking up tackles for loss (8.8 per game), have still bent far too often against the run, surrendering 176 yards or more in the four games prior to limiting Virginia Tech to 102. Forcing the Irish into mistakes will be crucial as the Hurricanes added four more turnovers against the Hokies and they now have 20 takeaways (13 interceptions, seven fumble recoveries) to rank fourth in the nation with an average turnover margin of plus-1.38 per game (Notre Dame sits tied for fifth with 1.33).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Kelly will coach his 100th game at Notre Dame on Saturday, joining Knute Rockne, Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian and Lou Holtz as the only head coaches to reach the milestone.

2. With its first 6-0 start in the ACC in team history, Miami remains in first place in the Coastal Division and its magic number to clinch the division is one.

3. The Irish hold an 18-7-1 series advantage, but the Hurricanes have won five straight meetings in Miami.

PREDICTION: Notre Dame 34, Miami 33