Notre Dame-Washington Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Washington Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Husky Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 53.
Jimmy Clausen went 31-for-48 for 384 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for Notre Dame in its 29-24 loss to North Carolina in Week 7.
UNC covered as 5.5-point home favorites as the teams played over the 47-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Washington was defeated 34-13 by Oregon State in Week 8, as 16-point underdogs. The game’s 47 points fell UNDER the posted total of 60.
Terrance Dailey carried the ball 16 times for 102 yards and one TD in the loss for Washington.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS
Washington: 0-6 SU, 1-5 ATS
Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Washington most recently:
When playing in October are 0-10
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Notre Dame’s last 8 games on the road
Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Notre Dame home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 1
Washington at Southern Cal, Saturday, November 1

 

Penn State-Ohio State Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ohio Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Penn State turned it up in the second half and came away with a 46-17 win over Michigan last time out. Penn State failed to cover the 2-point spread, but the 63 points made it OVER the posted total of 48.
Daryll Clark completed 18-of-31 for 171 yards and a TD, while carrying the ball 45 yards with two more scores in the win.
Terrelle Pryor ran for a score and threw for another in the first half, helping Ohio State to a 45-7 win in Week 8 over Michigan State.
The Buckeyes covered the 3-point spread, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total of 42.5.
Current streak:
Penn State has won 8 straight games.
Ohio State has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Penn State: 8-0 SU, 5-1-1
ATS
Ohio State
: 7-1 SU, 2-5 ATS
Penn State most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Ohio State most recently:
When playing in October are 10-0
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Penn State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Penn State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Penn State’s last 6 games when playing Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Penn State
Next up:
Penn State at Iowa, Saturday, November 8
Ohio State at Northwestern, Saturday, November 8

 

Alabama-Tennessee Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Neyland Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 6-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game’s total is sitting at 39.
John Parker Wilson threw for a season-high 219 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help lead Alabama to a 24-20 win over Mississippi 24-20 in Week 8.
The Tide failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 48.
Tyson Lee ran back two interceptions for touchdowns as Tennessee easily defeated Mississippi State 34-3 in Week 8. Tennessee covered the 8-point spread, and the 37 points fell UNDER the posted total of 38.
Lennon Creer carried the ball 17 times for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Current streak:
Alabama has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Alabama: 7-0 SU, 4-3 ATS
Tennessee: 3-4 SU, 2-4-1 ATS
Alabama most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Tennessee most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Alabama is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
Alabama is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama
Tennessee is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games when playing Alabama
Next up:
Alabama home to Arkansas State, Saturday, November 1
Tennessee at South Carolina, Saturday, November 1

 

Colorado-Missouri Preview

The Colorado Buffaloes and the Missouri Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 25-point favorites versus the Buffaloes, while the game’s total is sitting at 61.
Colorado scored two touchdowns in the second quarter as they defeated Kansas State 14-13 in Week 8. Colorado failed to cover the 3.5-point spread, while the 27 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 59.
Rodney Stewart carried the ball 141 yards off 29 carries with one TD for Colorado.
Missouri was defeated 56-31 by Texas in Week 8, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 87 points sailed OVER the posted total of 65.
Chase Daniel threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Missouri has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 4-3 SU, 2-4 ATS
Missouri: 5-2 SU, 3-3 ATS
Colorado most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 4-6

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

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Missouri
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado’s last 8 games on the road
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Missouri
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Missouri
Missouri is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games at home
Missouri is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
Missouri is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Missouri is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
Colorado at Texas A&M, Saturday, November 1
Missouri at Baylor, Saturday, November 1

 

Georgia-LSU Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Tiger Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
Knowshon Moreno rushed for a season-high 172 yards to help Georgia overcame its mistakes to beat Vanderbilt 24-14 in Week 8.
The Bulldogs failed to cover the 16.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 43.5.
LSU came from behind to earn a 24-17 win over South Carolina in Week 8, as 2.5-point favorites. The 41 points fell UNDER the posted total of 43.5.
Charles Scott ran for 61 yards off 16 carries with two touchdowns for LSU.
Current streak:
Georgia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Georgia: 6-1 SU, 2-2-2 ATS
LSU: 5-1 SU, 2-3 ATS
Georgia most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

LSU most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
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:
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Georgia’s last 6 games on the road
Georgia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing LSU
LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LSU is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
LSU is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Georgia
Next up:
Georgia at Florida, Saturday, November 1
LSU home to Tulane, Saturday, November 1

 

UCLA-California Preview

The UCLA Bruins and the California Golden Bears will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 18-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
Kevin Craft threw two touchdown passes to lead UCLA to a 23-20 victory over Stanford in Week 8, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 43 points went UNDER the day’s posted total of 46.
Craft completed 23-of-41 for 284 yards, and Terrence Austin caught five passes for 50 yards with a TD in the win.
California lost 42-27 to Arizona in Week 8 as a 2-point favorite on the road. The game’s 69 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51.5.
Nate Longshore completed 18-of-37 pass attempts for 218 yards with two touchdowns for California.
Team records:
UCLA: 3-4 SU, 4-2-1 ATS
California: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS
UCLA most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 4-6

California most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
UCLA is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing California
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA’s last 6 games on the road
UCLA is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
UCLA is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
California is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games at home
California is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
California is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against UCLA
California is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
UCLA home to Oregon State, Saturday, November 8
California home to Oregon, Saturday, November 1

 

Oklahoma State-Texas Preview

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 67.
Zac Robinson threw for two touchdowns to lead Oklahoma State to a 34-6 win over Baylor in Week 8.
The Cowboys covered the 17-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 64.5.
Texas improved to 7-0 with a 56-31 win over Missouri in Week 8. Texas covered the 4.5-point spread, and the 87 points sailed OVER the posted total of 65.
Colt McCoy completed 29-of-32 pass attempts for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for two more in leading the way.
Current streak:
Oklahoma State has won 7 straight games.
Texas has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
Oklahoma State: 7-0 SU, 6-0 ATS
Texas: 7-0 SU, 7-0 ATS
Oklahoma State most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Texas most recently:
When playing in October are 9-1
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma State’s last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma State
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State
Next up:
Oklahoma State home to Iowa State, Saturday, November 1
Texas at Texas Tech, Saturday, November 1

 

Michigan State-Michigan Preview

The fans at Michigan Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
Kirk Cousins was 17-of-24 for 161 yards with a TD, interception and fumble for Michigan State as they lost 45-7 to Ohio State in Week 8.
The Spartans did not cover the 3-point spread, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total of 42.5.
Michigan was defeated 46-17 by Penn State last time out, as 2-point underdogs. The 63 points made it OVER the posted total of 48.
Brandon Minor ran for 117 yards with two touchdowns in the loss for Michigan.
Current streak:
Michigan has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Michigan State: 6-2 SU, 4-4 ATS
Michigan: 2-5 SU, 1-6 ATS
Michigan State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 6-4

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

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State’s last 6 games on the road
Michigan State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State’s last 7 games when playing Michigan
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan State
Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan’s last 7 games when playing Michigan State
Next up:
Michigan State home to Wisconsin, Saturday, November 1
Michigan at Purdue, Saturday, November 1

 

Virginia Tech-Florida State Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Florida State Seminoles will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 7-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
Virginia Tech lost 28-23 to Boston College in Week 8, as 3-point road underdogs. The 51 points sailed OVER the posted total of 40.
Brett Warren and Victor Harris both ran back interceptions for touchdowns in the loss for Virginia Tech.
Florida State scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to come away with a 26-17 win over NC State in Week 8. Florida State failed to cover the 11.5-point spread, while the 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 48.5.
Christian Ponder completed 23-of-35 pass attempts for 254 yards and a touchdown to lead the way in that victory.
Current streak:
Florida State has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 5-2 SU, 2-4
ATS
Florida State
: 5-1 SU, 2-2 ATS
Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 8-2

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

A few trends to consider:
Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Florida State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Virginia Tech home to Maryland, Thursday, November 6
Florida State at Georgia Tech, Saturday, November 1

 

Baylor-Nebraska Preview

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Baylor Bears and the Nebraska Cornhuskers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 59.
Robert Griffin threw for 164 yards for Baylor in a 34-6 loss to Oklahoma State in Week 8.
The Bears did not cover the 17-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 64.5.
Joe Ganz passed for 328 yards and a touchdown and Marlon Lucky ran for two more scores to lead Nebraska past Iowa State 35-7 in Week 8.
The Huskers covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 53.5.
Team records:
Baylor: 3-4 SU, 3-3 ATS
Nebraska: 4-3 SU, 4-3 ATS
Baylor most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the conference are 1-9

Nebraska most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Baylor is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
Baylor is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Nebraska
Baylor is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nebraska
Baylor is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baylor
Nebraska is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Baylor
Nebraska is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Baylor home to Missouri, Saturday, November 1
Nebraska at Oklahoma, Saturday, November 1