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UCLA-BYU Preview

The UCLA Bruins 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 8-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
BYU defeated Washington 28-27 after a missed point after conversion in Week 2. BYU failed to cover the 8.5-point spread, while the combined 55 points made it OVER the posted total of 54.5.
Max Hall completed 30-of-41 for 340 yards with three touchdowns, while Dennis Pitta caught 10 passes for 148 yards and a TD in the win.
Current streak:
BYU has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
UCLA: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
BYU: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

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 outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 5 games
UCLA is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
UCLA is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
BYU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
UCLA home to Arizona, Saturday, September 20
BYU home to Wyoming, Saturday, September 20

 

Georgia Tech-Virginia Tech Preview

The fans at Lane Stadium will be treated to a game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Virginia Tech Hokies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 7-point favorites versus the Yellow Jackets, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Jonathan Dwyer ran for a game-winning touchdown as Georgia Tech upset Boston College 19-16 in Week 2, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The combined 35 points went UNDER the day’s posted total of 38.
Dwyer carried the ball 18 times for 108 yards, and Josh Nesbitt ran for the other TD in the win.
Current streak:
Georgia Tech has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Georgia Tech: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Virginia Tech: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Virginia Tech is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Next up:
Georgia Tech home to Mississippi State, Saturday, September 20
Virginia Tech at North Carolina, Saturday, September 20

 

Oregon-Purdue Preview

The fans at Ross-Ade Stadium will be treated to a game between the Oregon Ducks and the Purdue Boilermakers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 8-point favorites versus the Boilermakers, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.
Oregon put up 38 points in the first half en route to a convincing 66-24 win over Utah State in Week 2. Oregon covered the 35.5-point spread, while the combined 90 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.
LeGarrette Blount ran for 132 yards off 18 carries with two touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Oregon has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Oregon: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Purdue: 1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Oregon most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Purdue most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Oregon is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Oregon is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Oregon is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Purdue is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Oregon home to Boise State, Saturday, September 20
Purdue home to Central Michigan, Saturday, September 20

 

Michigan-Notre Dame Preview

The Michigan Wolverines and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Notre Dame Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Michigan scored 10 points in the first quarter and then held Miami (OH) to just 49 yards rushing in a 16-6 win last time out. Michigan failed to cover the 14.5-point spread, while the 22 points went UNDER the posted total of 40.
Steven Threet threw for just 63 yards, but ran for 26 yards and a touchdown to lead the way.
Team records:
Michigan: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS
Notre Dame: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Michigan most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Michigan is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Michigan is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan’s last 7 games on the road
Notre Dame is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Michigan
Notre Dame is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
Notre Dame is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Michigan home to Wisconsin, Saturday, September 27
Notre Dame at Michigan State, Saturday, September 20

 

Penn State-Syracuse Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Syracuse Orangemen will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Carrier Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 28-point favorites versus the Orangemen, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
Penn State built up a 28 point lead at the half and cruised to a 45-14 win Oregon State in Week 2. Penn State covered the 15.5-point spread, while the 59 points sailed OVER the posted total of 48.
Daryll Clark completed 14-of-23 for 215 yards with two touchdowns, while rushing for 61 yards and a TD in the win.
Syracuse was upset 42-28 by Akron last time out, as 5-point favorites at home. The combined 70 points sailed OVER the posted total of 43.5.
Cameron Dantley completed 13-of-20 for 135 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the loss.
Current streak:
Penn State has won 2 straight games.
Syracuse has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Penn State: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Syracuse: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
Penn State most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

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 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Penn State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Penn State’s last 9 games on the road
Penn State is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Syracuse is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
Syracuse is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Penn State home to Temple, Saturday, September 20
Syracuse home to Northeastern, Saturday, September 20

 

 

East Carolina-Tulane Preview

The East Carolina Pirates 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 Pirates listed as 13-point favorites versus the Green Wave, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
East Carolina defeated West Virginia 24-3 on Saturday, as 7.5-point underdogs. The 27 points went UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
Jonathan Williams ran for 63 yards off 16 carries with two touchdowns East Carolina.
Ross Thevenot booted a pair of field goals in Tulane’s 20-6 loss to Alabama in Week 2.
The Crimson Tide didn’t come close to covering the 29.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (45).
Current streak:
East Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
East Carolina: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Tulane: 0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS
East Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 7-3

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

A few trends to consider:
East Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
East Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tulane
The total has gone OVER in 4 of East Carolina’s last 5 games on the road
East Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tulane is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina
Tulane is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Tulane is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Tulane is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing East Carolina
Next up:
East Carolina at North Carolina State, Saturday, September 20
Tulane home to Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, September 20

 

Central Michigan-Ohio Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Ohio Bobcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Peden Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chippewas listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Central Michigan were tore apart 56-17 by Georgia in Week 2, as 35-point road underdogs. The 73 points sailed OVER the posted total of 58.
Dan LeFevour completed 23-of-43 for 250 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Ohio was bounced 26-14 by Ohio State on September 6th, as 34.5-point road underdogs. The combined 40 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.
Donte Harden ran for 61 yards off nine carries with a touchdown in the loss.
Current streak:
Ohio has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Central Michigan: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Ohio: 0-2 SU, 2-0 ATS
Central Michigan most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 9-1

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

A few trends to consider:
Central Michigan is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Central Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio’s last 5 games at home
Ohio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Ohio is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Central Michigan at Purdue, Saturday, September 20
Ohio at Northwestern, Saturday, September 20

 

Missouri State-Oklahoma State Preview

The Missouri State Bears and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Boone Pickens Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Oklahoma State surged in the second half in Week 2 en route to a 56-37 win over Houston.
The Cowboys managed to cover the 15.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (60).
Current streak:
Oklahoma State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Missouri State: SU,
ATS
Oklahoma State
: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Oklahoma State home to Troy, Saturday, September 27

 

Stanford-TCU Preview

The Stanford Cardinal and the TCU Horned Frogs will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Amon Carter Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 14-point favorites versus the Cardinal, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Arizona State had no trouble with Stanford in Week 2, knocking them off by a final score of 41-17.
The Sun Devils managed to cover the 14.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (52).
Current streak:
TCU has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Stanford: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
TCU: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Stanford most recently:
When playing in September are 1-9
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

TCU most recently:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Stanford is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Stanford is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
TCU is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Stanford home to San Jose State, Saturday, September 20
TCU at Southern Methodist, Saturday, September 20

 

Toledo-Eastern Michigan Preview

The Toledo Rockets and the Eastern Michigan Eagles will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rynearson Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 2-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total is sitting at 57.
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).
Eastern Michigan was trounced 42-10 by Michigan State in Week 2, as 21-point road underdogs. The 52 points fell UNDER the posted total of 56.
Andy Schmitt threw for 109 yards and rushed for 47 yards and a TD in the loss.
Team records:
Toledo: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Eastern Michigan: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Toledo most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Eastern Michigan most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Toledo is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Toledo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Toledo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Eastern Michigan
Toledo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Michigan is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toledo
Eastern Michigan is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Eastern Michigan is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Eastern Michigan is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toledo
Next up:
Toledo home to Fresno State, Saturday, September 20
Eastern Michigan at Maryland, Saturday, September 20