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Ohio State-Southern Cal Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Southern Cal Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
Ohio State rallied with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat Ohio 26-14 on September 6th. Ohio State failed to cover the 34.5-point spread, and the combined 40 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.
Ray Small returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown, and Daniel Herron ran for 50 yards with a TD in the win.
Current streak:
Ohio State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Ohio State: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Southern Cal: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Ohio State most recently:
When playing in September are 10-0
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
Ohio State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Ohio State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Ohio State is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Southern Cal’s last 7 games at home
Southern Cal is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
Ohio State home to Troy, Saturday, September 20
Southern Cal at Oregon State, Thursday, September 25

 

Arizona-New Mexico Preview

The fans at University Stadium will be treated to a game between the Arizona Wildcats and the New Mexico Lobos when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 11-point favorites versus the Lobos, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Arizona got an early lead in Week 2 and cruised from there to a convincing 41-16 win over Toledo.
The Wildcats managed to cover the big 23.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (60).
New Mexico fell 28-22 to Texas A & M last time out, as 2-point underdogs. The combined 50 points sailed OVER the posted total of 38.5.
Rodney Ferguson ran for 135 yards off 19 carries with two touchdowns in the loss.
Current streak:
Arizona has won 2 straight games.
New Mexico has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
New Mexico: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

New Mexico most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Mexico is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Arizona at UCLA, Saturday, September 20
New Mexico at Tulsa, Saturday, September 20

 

Oklahoma-Washington Preview

The fans at Husky Stadium will be treated to a game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Washington Huskies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 21-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.
Sam Bradford threw five touchdown passes as Oklahoma ran past Cincinnati 52-26 in Week 2. Oklahoma covered the 22.5-point spread, and the 78 points sailed OVER the posted total of 53.
Bradford completed 29-of-38 pass attempts for 392 yards in the win.
Washington lost 28-27 after a missed conversion against BYU in Week 2, as 8.5-point underdogs. The combined 55 points made it OVER the posted total of 54.5.
Jake Locker threw for 204 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for two touchdowns in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Oklahoma has won 2 straight games.
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Washington: 0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS
Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Washington most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma’s last 5 games on the road
Oklahoma is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
Oklahoma is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Oklahoma is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Oklahoma home to TCU, Saturday, September 27
Washington home to Stanford, Saturday, September 27

 

Virginia-Connecticut Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rentschler Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
Donald Brown ran for a touchdown in overtime as Connecticut defeated Temple 12-9 in Week 2. Connecticut could not cover the 6.5-point spread on the road, and the 21 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 38.5.
Brown carried the ball 36 times for 214 yards to lead the way.
Current streak:
Connecticut has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Virginia: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Connecticut: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Virginia most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Connecticut most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
Virginia is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Connecticut is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Next up:
Virginia at Duke, Saturday, September 27
Connecticut home to Baylor, Friday, September 19

 

Samford-Mississippi Preview

The Samford Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Mississippi came up short in a 30-28 loss to Wake Forest on September 6th, as 7.5-point underdogs on the road. The 58 points sailed OVER the posted total of 45.
Jevan Snead completed 20-of-32 for 252 yards with four touchdowns in the loss.
Team records:
Samford: SU, ATS
Mississippi: 1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS
Mississippi most recently:
When playing in September are 1-9
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Mississippi is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
Mississippi home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, September 20

 

Auburn-Mississippi State Preview

The Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 39.
Ben Tate ran for 58 yards and a touchdown in Week 2, as Auburn defeated Southern Miss 27-13. Auburn failed to cover the 19.5-point spread, while the 40 points fell UNDER the posted total of 49.
Tristan Davis and Kodi Burns scored the other touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Auburn has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Auburn: 2-0 SU, 1-1
ATS
Mississippi State
: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Auburn most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Mississippi State
Auburn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Auburn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Mississippi State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Mississippi State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Auburn
Mississippi State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Auburn
Next up:
Auburn home to LSU, Saturday, September 20
Mississippi State at Georgia Tech, Saturday, September 20

 

Rice-Vanderbilt Preview

The Rice Owls and the Vanderbilt Commodores will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Vanderbilt Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Commodores listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
Rice exploded for 29 points in the fourth quarter in Week 2 in a 42-35 victory over favored Memphis.
The Tigers had been pegged as 3-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (65.5).
Vanderbilt shocked South Carolina with a 24-17 win in Week 2, as 9.5-point underdogs. The combined 41 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 41.
Chris Nickson completed 8-of-13 pass attempts for 90 yards with a touchdown, and ran for another in the win.
Current streak:
Rice has won 2 straight games.
Vanderbilt has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Rice: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Vanderbilt: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Rice most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on grass are 1-9
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

Vanderbilt 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

A few trends to consider:
Rice is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Rice is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Rice is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Vanderbilt’s last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Vanderbilt’s last 13 games
Vanderbilt is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Rice at Texas, Saturday, September 20
Vanderbilt at Mississippi, Saturday, September 20

 

Southern Miss-Arkansas State Preview

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Arkansas State Red Wolves will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Indian Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wolves listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Golden Eagles, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Southern Miss fell 27-13 to Auburn in Week 2, as 19.5-point road underdogs. The 40 points fell UNDER the posted total of 49.
Austin Davis completed 30-of-47 pass attempts for 265 yards with two touchdowns in the loss.
Current streak:
Arkansas State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Southern Miss: 1-1 SU, 2-0
ATS
Arkansas State
: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Southern Miss most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

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

A few trends to consider:
Arkansas State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Arkansas State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Southern Miss home to Marshall, Saturday, September 20
Arkansas State home to Middle Tennessee, Saturday, September 20

 

Middle Tennessee-Kentucky Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Commonwealth Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 18-point favorites versus the Blue Raiders, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Raiders put up two scores in the third quarter in Week 2 to get past Maryland 24-14.
The Terrapins had been listed as 12.5-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (42.5).
Current streak:
Kentucky has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Middle Tennessee: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Kentucky: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Middle Tennessee most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Kentucky most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Middle Tennessee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Middle Tennessee is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Kentucky is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Kentucky is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
Next up:
Middle Tennessee at Arkansas State, Saturday, September 20
Kentucky home to Western Kentucky, Saturday, September 27