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

 

Ball State-Akron Preview

The Ball State Cardinals and the Akron Zips will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rubber Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Zips, while the game’s total is sitting at 60.
Nate Davis threw for four touchdowns in Week 2, as Ball State defeated the Navy 35-23. Ball State covered the 7-point spread, while the 58 points fell UNDER the posted total of 62.5.
Davis passed for 326 yards for Ball State, and Dante Love caught two touchdown passes with another off the ground in the win.
Chris Jacquemain threw three touchdown passes as Akron closed out Syracuse 42-28 in Week 2, as 5-point road underdogs. The combined 70 points sailed OVER the posted total of 43.5.
Jacquemain completed 21-of-27 for 274 yards, while Alex Allen had 106 yards receiving with two touchdowns in the win.
Current streak:
Ball State has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Ball State: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Akron: 1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS
Ball State most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Akron most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ball State’s last 5 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Ball State is 12-4 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Ball State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Akron is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
Akron is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Ball State at Indiana, Saturday, September 20
Akron at Army, Saturday, September 20

 

Nevada-Missouri Preview

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the Missouri Tigers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 26½-point favorites versus the Wolf Pack, while the game’s total is sitting at 70.
Texas Tech took a 14-9 lead into halftime in Week 2 and then went on to beat Nevada by a score of 35-19.
The Red Raiders managed to cover the 10-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the posted total (70).
Current streak:
Missouri has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Nevada: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
Missouri: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS
Nevada most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

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:
Nevada is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Nevada is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Nevada is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Missouri is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Missouri is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Nevada at UNLV, Saturday, September 27
Missouri home to Buffalo, Saturday, September 20

 

UAB-Tennessee Preview

The fans at Neyland Stadium will be treated to a game between the UAB Blazers and the Tennessee Volunteers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Volunteers listed as 30½-point favorites versus the Blazers, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
UAB was toppled 49-34 by Florida Atlantic last time out, as 14-point road underdogs. The 83 points sailed OVER the posted total of 56.
Joe Webb completed 21-of-43 for 313 yards with two touchdowns in a losing effort.
Current streak:
UAB has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
UAB: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
Tennessee: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
UAB most recently:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on grass are 0-10
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

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 outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
UAB is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UAB is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
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 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 8 games
Next up:
UAB home to Alabama State, Saturday, September 20
Tennessee home to Florida, Saturday, September 20

 

 

Florida Atlantic-Michigan State Preview

The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Michigan State Spartans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Spartan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 17½-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Florida Atlantic dominated from the start as they got past UAB 49-34 in Week 2. Florida Atlantic covered the 14-point spread, while the combined 83 points sailed OVER the posted total of 56.
Rusty Smith threw for 302 yards with three touchdowns to lead the way.
Javon Ringer ran for five touchdowns as Michigan State ran past Eastern Michigan 42-10 in Week 2. Michigan State covered the 21-point spread, while the 52 points fell UNDER the posted total of 56.
Ringer carried the ball 34 times for 133 yards, and Ashton Leggett ran for the other score in the win.
Team records:
Florida Atlantic: 1-1 SU, 1-1
ATS
Michigan State
: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Florida Atlantic most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

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

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida Atlantic’s last 6 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida Atlantic is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Michigan State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Florida Atlantic at Minnesota, Saturday, September 20
Michigan State home to Notre Dame, Saturday, September 20

 

Temple-Buffalo Preview

The Temple Owls and the Buffalo Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at UB Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Temple lost 12-9 in OT to Connecticut in Week 2, as 6.5-point underdogs at home. The 21 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 38.5.
Jake Brownell booted three field goals in a losing effort.
Drew Willy tossed a single TD strike in Buffalo’s 27-16 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 2.
The Panthers failed to cover the 13.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (44.5).
Team records:
Temple: 1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS
Buffalo: 1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS
Temple most recently:
When playing in September are 0-10
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Buffalo most recently:
When playing in September are 1-9
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Temple is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Temple is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games
Temple is 2-23 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo’s last 10 games at home
Buffalo is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Temple at Penn State, Saturday, September 20
Buffalo at Missouri, Saturday, September 20