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South Florida-Florida International Preview

The South Florida Bulls and the Florida International Golden Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at FIU Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 28½-point favorites versus the Golden Panthers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
South Florida allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 37-34 win over Kansas in Week 3. The Bulls failed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the combined 71 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.
Matt Grothe threw for 333 yards with two touchdowns, while rushing for 31 yards and a TD for South Florida.
Florida International lost their second straight as they were routed 42-0 by Iowa in Week 2, as 27-point road underdogs. The 42 points fell UNDER the day’s posted total o 44.5.
Wayne Younger passed for 107 yards in a losing effort.
Current streak:
South Florida has won 3 straight games.
Florida International has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
South Florida: 3-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
Florida International: 0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS
South Florida most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Florida International most recently:
When playing in September are 0-10
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 0-10

A few trends to consider:
South Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
South Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Florida’s last 7 games on the road
South Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida International’s last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Florida International’s last 23 games
Florida International is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Florida International is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games
Next up:
South Florida at North Carolina State, Saturday, September 27
Florida International at Toledo, Saturday, September 27

 

Alabama State-UAB Preview

The Alabama State Hornets and the UAB Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Legion Field.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Joe Webb finished 19-for-34 for 167 yards and three interceptions as UAB lost 35-3 to the Tennessee Volunteers in Week 3.
The Blazers did end up covering the 32.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the posted total of 61.
Current streak:
UAB has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Alabama State: SU, ATS
UAB: 0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
UAB most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of UAB’s last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UAB’s last 6 games
UAB is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
UAB is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
UAB at South Carolina, Saturday, September 27

 

Idaho-Utah State Preview

The Idaho Vandals and the Utah State Aggies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Romney Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Aggies listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Vandals, while the game’s total is sitting at 60.
Western Michigan put up 23 points in the third quarter in Week 3 and cruised from there to a 51-28 win over the Vandals.
The Broncos had no trouble covering the 8.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (56).
Utah State was hammered 58-10 by Utah in Week 3, as 25-point underdogs. The 68 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.
Otis Nelson caught the only touchdown pass in a losing effort for Utah State.
Current streak:
Utah State has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Idaho: 1-2 SU, 0-2
ATS
Utah State
: 0-3 SU, 1-2 ATS
Idaho most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 1-9
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing within the conference are 0-10

Utah State most recently:
When playing in September are 0-10
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing within the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Idaho is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Idaho’s last 6 games on the road
Idaho is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games
Utah State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Idaho
Utah State is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games
Utah State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Idaho at San Diego State, Saturday, September 27
Utah State home to BYU, Friday, October 3

 

Utah-Air Force Preview

The Utah Utes and the Air Force Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Falcon Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Utes listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
Utah roared past Utah State for a 58-10 win in Week 3, as 25-point favorites on the road. The 68 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.
Matt Asiata carried the ball 11 times for 56 yards and three touchdowns to lead the way for Utah.
Shea Smith scored three touchdowns in leading Air Force to a 31-28 win over Houston in Week 3.
Houston was not able to cover the 4-point spread in that game, and the 59 points played OVER the posted total of 51.
Current streak:
Utah has won 3 straight games.
Air Force has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 3-0 SU, 2-0-1 ATS
Air Force: 3-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Air Force most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 9-1
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Utah is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Air Force
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 6 games when playing Air Force
Air Force is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Air Force is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Air Force is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force’s last 6 games when playing Utah
Next up:
Utah home to Weber State, Saturday, September 27
Air Force home to Navy, Saturday, October 4

 

Boise State-Oregon Preview

The Boise State Broncos and the Oregon Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Autzen Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Ian Johnson scored two touchdowns in leading Boise State to a 20-7 win over Bowling Green in Week 3, as 17.5-point favorites. The 27 points went UNDER the posted total of 58.
Kellen Moore completed 18-of-23 for 180 yards with a touchdown for the Broncos.
LeGarrette Blount’s touchdown in double overtime helped Oregon beat Purdue 32-26 in Week 3.
The Ducks failed to cover the 7.5-point spread in that game, while the combined score just fell UNDER the posted total of 58.5.
Current streak:
Boise State has won 2 straight games.
Oregon has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Boise State: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Oregon: 3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS
Boise State most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Oregon most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Boise State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Boise State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boise State’s last 5 games on the road
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Oregon is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon’s last 7 games at home
Next up:
Boise State home to Louisiana Tech, Wednesday, October 1
Oregon at Washington State, Saturday, September 27

 

 

Florida-Tennessee Preview

The Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Neyland Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 8-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Florida scored 17 points in the fourth quarter in Week 2 to blow open their 26-3 win over Miami.
The Gators managed to only PUSH the 23-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (51.5).
Jonathan Crompton threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns to lead Tennessee to a 35-3 win over the UAB Blazers in Week 3.
Despite that big win, the Vols failed to cover the 32.5-point spread. The combined score played UNDER the posted total of 61.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
Tennessee: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Florida most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

Tennessee most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tennessee’s last 9 games
Next up:
Florida home to Mississippi, Saturday, September 27
Tennessee at Auburn, Saturday, September 27

 

Notre Dame-Michigan State Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan State Spartans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Spartan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 9-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
A Brian Smith fumble return for a touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter helped seal a 35-17 Notre Dame win over Michigan in Week 3.
The Irish pulled off that upset by covering the 1.5-point spread, while the combined score played over the posted total of 37.
Javon Ringer was the story in Week 3 as he ran for two touchdowns to lead Michigan State to a 17-0 victory against the Florida Atlantic Owls.
Despite the win the Spartans failed to cover the 18-point spread, and the points played well UNDER the posted total of 61.
Current streak:
Notre Dame has won 2 straight games.
Michigan State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 2-0 SU, 1-1
ATS
Michigan State
: 2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Michigan State most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games on the road
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Notre Dame is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Michigan State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games when playing Notre Dame
Michigan State is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Notre Dame
Michigan State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Notre Dame
Next up:
Notre Dame home to Purdue, Saturday, September 27
Michigan State at Indiana, Saturday, September 27

 

 

Rutgers-Navy Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Navy Midshipmen will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Scarlet Knights listed as 6-point favorites versus the Midshipmen, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.
The Scarlet Knights were pounded 44-12 by the Tar Heels last time out, as 6-point favorites. The combined 56 points made it OVER the posted total of 48.5.
Kevin Brock caught five passes for 47 yards with a touchdown for Rutgers.
Shun White and Tyree Barnes each scored long touchdowns for Navy, but it was not enough as they lost 41-31 to the Duke Blue Devils in Week 3.
Navy could not pull off the upset and cover the 2.5-point spread. The combined points played OVER the posted total of 57.5.
Current streak:
Rutgers has lost 2 straight games.
Navy has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Rutgers: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
Navy: 1-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
Rutgers most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Navy most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Rutgers is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Navy
Rutgers is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Navy
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rutgers’s last 6 games on the road
Rutgers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Navy is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Navy is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Rutgers
Navy is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Rutgers
Next up:
Rutgers home to Morgan St, Saturday, September 27
Navy at Wake Forest, Saturday, September 27

 

Northeastern-Syracuse Preview

The Northeastern Huskies and the Syracuse Orangemen will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Carrier Dome.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Cameron Dantley had a long day as the Orange QB in Week 3, as his team got crushed by Penn State 55-13.
The Orange did not come close to covering the large 27.5-point spread in that loss, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 50.5.
Current streak:
Syracuse has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Northeastern: 0-1 SU, 0-0 ATS
Syracuse: 0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
Syracuse most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Northeastern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northeastern is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Syracuse is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games at home
Syracuse is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Syracuse home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, September 27

 

 

Miami-Texas A&M Preview

The fans at Kyle Field will be treated to a game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Texas A&M Aggies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hurricanes listed as 3-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
Florida scored 17 points in the fourth quarter in Week 2 to blow open their 26-3 win over Miami.
The Gators managed to only PUSH the 23-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (51.5).
Jerrod Johnson threw three touchdown passes as Texas A & M defeated New Mexico 28-22 in Week 2. Texas A & M covered the 2-point spread, while the combined 50 points sailed OVER the posted total of 38.5.
Johnson completed 10-of-19 pass attempts for 121 yards in the win.
Team records:
Miami: 1-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
Texas A&M: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games on the road
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas A&M’s last 6 games at home
Texas A&M is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas A&M’s last 6 games
Texas A&M is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Miami home to North Carolina, Saturday, September 27
Texas A&M home to Army, Saturday, September 27