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Marshall-Southern Miss Preview

The Marshall Thundering Herd and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at MM Roberts Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Thundering Herd, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Darius Marshall ran for 137 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 to lead Marshall to a 17-16 win over Memphis.
The Herd failed to cover the 5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (59.5).
Corey Leonard threw for 254 yards and two TDs in Arkansas State‘s 27-24 loss versus Southern Miss in Week 3.
The Red Wolves had been listed as 1.5-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day’s posted total (54).
Team records:
Marshall: 2-1 SU, 0-2 ATS
Southern Miss: 2-1 SU, 3-0 ATS
Marshall most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Southern Miss most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Marshall’s last 5 games on the road
Marshall is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Marshall is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Marshall is 4-18-2 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Miss’s last 5 games at home
Southern Miss is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
Southern Miss is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Southern Miss is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Marshall at West Virginia, Saturday, September 27
Southern Miss home to Texas El Paso, Saturday, October 4

 

Houston-Colorado State Preview

The Houston Cougars and the Colorado State Rams will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Hughes Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.
Mark Hafner scored three touchdowns in Houston’s 31-28 loss to Air Force 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:
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 1-2 SU, 0-2
ATS
Colorado State
: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Colorado State most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games on the road
Houston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
Colorado State is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games
Next up:
Houston at East Carolina, Saturday, September 27
Colorado State at California, Saturday, September 27

 

Virginia Tech-North Carolina Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kenan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 3-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Dustin Keys’ 21-yard field goal with just over four minutes to play proved to be the difference as Virginia Tech knocked off Georgia Tech 20-17 in Week 3.
Despite the dramatic win the Hokies failed to cover the 7-point spread, while the combined final score played just UNDER the posted total of 41.
T.J. Yates threw three touchdown passes in leading the Tar Heels to a 44-12 win over Rutgers in Week 2. The combined 56 points made it OVER the posted total of 48.5.
Yates completed 14-of-22 pass attempts for 221 yards for the Tar Heels. Hakeem Nicks rushed for 63 yards with two touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Virginia Tech has won 2 straight games.
North Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 2-1 SU, 0-2 ATS
North Carolina: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 9-1

North Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
North Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
North Carolina is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
North Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech
Next up:
Virginia Tech at Nebraska, Saturday, September 27
North Carolina at Miami, Saturday, September 27

 

Indiana State-Northern Illinois Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores and the Northern Illinois Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Huskie Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Western Michigan scored 15 points in the fourth quarter in Week 2 to slip past Northern Illinois by a tally of 29-26.
The Broncos failed to cover the 6-point spread in that contest, while the combined score managed to go just OVER the night’s posted total (53).
Current streak:
Northern Illinois has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Indiana State: 0-1 SU, 0-0 ATS
Northern Illinois: 0-2 SU, 2-0 ATS
Northern Illinois most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Indiana State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Northern Illinois is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northern Illinois’s last 10 games
Northern Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Northern Illinois is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 27

 

Louisiana-Monroe vs. Tulane Preview

The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the Tulane Green Wave will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Louisiana Superdome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Green Wave listed as 6-point favorites versus the Warhawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Andre Anderson rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Green Wave’s attack, but it was not enough as they lost 28-24 to East Carolina in Week 3.
Tulane did manage to cover the 12-point spread, while the combined score of 52 played OVER the posted total.
Current streak:
Louisiana-Monroe has lost 2 straight games.
Tulane has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Louisiana-Monroe: 0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS
Tulane: 0-2 SU, 2-0 ATS
Tulane most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Monroe’s last 7 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Tulane is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Tulane is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Louisiana-Monroe home to Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, October 4
Tulane home to Southern Methodist, Thursday, September 25

 

Wyoming-BYU Preview

The Wyoming Cowboys and the BYU Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 28-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
Max Hall was the story in Week 3 as he threw for seven touchdowns to lead BYU to a lopsided 59-0 victory over UCLA.
The Cougars easily covered the 8.5-point spread in that win, while the combined points played OVER the posted total of 50.5.
Current streak:
BYU has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Wyoming: 2-1 SU, 0-2 ATS
BYU: 3-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
Wyoming most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 2-8
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 3-7

BYU most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing within the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wyoming’s last 5 games on the road
Wyoming is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against BYU
Wyoming is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Wyoming is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing BYU
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Wyoming
BYU is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Wyoming
Next up:
Wyoming home to Bowling Green, Saturday, September 27
BYU at Utah State, Friday, October 3

 

Arizona-UCLA Preview

The Arizona Wildcats and the UCLA Bruins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rose Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
Arizona was defeated 36-28 by New Mexico in Week 3, as 10.5-point road underdogs. The combined 64 points sailed OVER the posted over/under (50).
Willie Tuitama completed 27-of-50 for 321 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the loss.
Kevin Craft completed only 23-of-39 passes for 224 yards as UCLA got destroyed 59-0 by BYU in Week 3.
The Bruins came nowhere near covering the 8.5-point spread in that loss, while the combined points played OVER the posted total of 50.5.
Team records:
Arizona: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
UCLA: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 4-6

UCLA most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing UCLA
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
UCLA is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
UCLA is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 5 games at home
UCLA is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona home to Washington, Saturday, October 4
UCLA home to Fresno State, Saturday, September 27

 

Buffalo-Missouri Preview

The Buffalo Bulls and the Missouri Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 34-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total is sitting at 71.
Buffalo scored as time expired to beat the Temple Owls 30-28 in Week 3.
The Bulls failed to cover the 7-point spread despite the win, and the combined score played OVER the posted total of 44.
Chase Daniel threw for 405 yards and four touchdowns and Missouri scored on their first 10 possessions in a 69-17 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack in Week 3.
The Tigers covered the 26-point spread in that win, while the combined score played well OVER the posted total of 69.
Current streak:
Missouri has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Buffalo: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Missouri: 3-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Buffalo most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Missouri most recently:
When playing in September are 10-0
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 6 games
Missouri is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Missouri is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Buffalo at Central Michigan, Saturday, September 27
Missouri at Nebraska, Saturday, October 4

 

Akron-Army Preview

The Akron Zips and the Army Black Knights will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Michie Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Zips listed as 10-point favorites versus the Black Knights, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
Deryn Bowser had eight catches for 117 yards for Akron as they lost 41-24 to the Ball State Cardinals in Week 3.
The Zips failed to pull off the upset or cover the 6.5-point spread, and the combined score played OVER the posted total of 60.
Current streak:
Army has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Akron: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS
Army: 0-2 SU, 0-1 ATS
Akron most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Army most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Akron’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Akron’s last 8 games on the road
Akron is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Akron is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Army is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Army is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Akron home to Cincinnati, Saturday, September 27
Army at Texas A&M, Saturday, September 27

 

Central Florida-Boston College Preview

The Central Florida Knights and the Boston College Eagles will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Alumni Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 10-point favorites versus the Knights, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
South Florida put up a touchdown in overtime in Week 2 to pull out a 31-24 win over Central Florida.
The Bulls failed to cover the 13.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (47.5).
Boston College was upset 19-16 by Georgia Tech in Week 2, as 6.5-point favorites at home. The combined 35 points went UNDER the day’s posted total of 38.
Ifeanyi Momah caught the only touchdown pass in the loss.
Team records:
Central Florida: 1-1 SU, 1-0
ATS
Boston College
: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Central Florida most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Boston College most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Central Florida is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Central Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College’s last 5 games
Boston College is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College’s last 5 games at home
Boston College is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
Next up:
Central Florida at Texas El Paso, Saturday, September 27
Boston College home to Rhode Island, Saturday, September 27