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Preview: Murray State at Kentucky
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Sep 12, 2018

Fresh off its first win over Florida in 31 years, host Kentucky will try to avoid a letdown against FCS opponent and instate rival Murray State on Saturday. Benny Snell, Jr. and quarterback Terry Wilson each ran for more than 100 yards against the Gators for the Wildcats, who can start 3-0 for the second straight season by beating the Racers.

While Snell was his usual reliable self against the Gators, producing his second 100-yard game of the season and 14th of his career, Wilson was much-improved from the season opening win against Central Michigan. The sophomore threw for 151 yards and two scores and ran for 105 yards and another score for Kentucky, which hadn't beaten Florida since 1986 and hadn't won in Gainesville since 1979. "Twenty-four hours we enjoyed that victory. It was a victory that was a long time coming for our fans and our players," coach Mark Stoops told the media. "It's time to worry about the present and what we are going to do to put ourselves in position to win this week. Murray State is doing some good things. We have to play well." James Sappington is an interesting player for the Racers as the junior leads the team with six receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown after spending the last two seasons doing kickoffs for coach Mitch Stewart.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: None

ABOUT MURRAY STATE (0-2): Drew Anderson has gotten off to a slow start at quarterback in his first season with the Racers, completing 54.5 percent of his passes for 359 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. The redshirt senior came to Murray State from Buffalo, where he set single-game school records with 597 passing yards and seven touchdowns against Western Michigan last season. Though listed as a wide receiver, Rodney Castille has led the rushing attack with 13 carries for 88 yards while D.J. Penick has the lone rushing touchdown on the season for the Racers of the Ohio Valley Conference.

ABOUT KENTUCKY (2-0): As he has been for much of his career, linebacker Josh Allen was a force against Florida as he produced five tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup to earn SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors for the Wildcats. The senior, who needs one sack to move into a tie for fourth place on the school's all-time list, forced the fumble that Davonte Robinson returned for a touchdown to seal the win over the Gators. Sophomore receiver Lynn Bowden scored his first career touchdown in the win on a 54-yard reception from Wilson that staked the Wildcats to a 21-10 advantage in the third quarter.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Dorian Baker, who missed all last season with an injury, needs 11 receptions to become the 16th player with 100 career catches for Kentucky.

2. Kentucky and Murray State, whose campuses are separated by 270 miles, have met once previously with the Wildcats winning 37-6 in 2003.

3. Snell, who stands fifth in school history with 2,724 rushing yards, needs four 100-yard games to match the record of 18 set by Sonny Collins (1972-75).

PREDICTION: Kentucky 41, Murray State 6
 

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Preview: Miami at Toledo
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Sep 12, 2018

After a disappointing season-opening loss to LSU, No. 20 Miami (Fla.) did just what it was supposed to do last Saturday, take out some of its frustrations on an overmatched Savannah State team, shutting the Tigers down 77-0. The Hurricanes now head to Toledo to face the Rockets, who come off a bye week after opening the season with a 66-3 rout of VMI.

The Rockets were far from pushovers in their 52-30 loss to the Hurricanes in Miami last year, even owning a 16-10 lead at halftime, and the MAC champions are anxiously awaiting the rematch at home. "Let's face it," Hurricanes coach Mark Richt told reporters. "The (Toledo) coaches had time to get ready for two weeks, and the whole offseason. We really don't know, for sure, what we'll get. The only thing we do know is, historically, they don't try to make up a whole bunch of stuff. They just line up and win. They just line up and execute. ... They're a team that can whip our butt if we don't take care of business." The Hurricanes know it will be a battle and all eyes will again be on much-maligned quarterback Malik Rosier, whose hold on the Canes' starting job may be loosening after backup N'Kosi Perry gave a glimpse at his potential against Savannah State, when he entered the game in the second quarter and went 9 of 14 for 93 yards with three touchdown passes. "Bottom line," Richt said about Rosier, who ended a stretch of four straight sub-.500 completion days last week when he went 8 of 12, "we're going to play who we think gives us the best chance of winning. If somebody else gives us a better chance to win, we'll start them."

TV: 12 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Miami -10.

ABOUT MIAMI (1-1): The Hurricanes' defense was a disappointment in the opener, but the unit came to play against Savannah State, grudgingly giving up 21 yards in the first half and finishing with just 78 yards allowed for the game. Just as important for a defense that thrives on being aggressive and opportunistic, Miami unveiled its new turnover chain after being shut out in that department against LSU, with two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and a recovered blocked punt. The Hurricanes got their ground game going as well against Savannah State with Travis Homer (13-for-72), DeeJay Dallas (5-for-48) and freshman Lorenzo Lingar (4-for-82, two TDs) spearheading a renewed running attack that needed to get away from Rosier being the main ball carrier, as he was (16 carries) in the opening loss to LSU.

ABOUT TOLEDO (1-0): With the departure of Logan Woodside, Toledo debuted a new starting quarterback in the opener and junior Mitchell Guadagni responded with 11-of-16 passing for 265 yards and three touchdowns to lead an explosive attack that finished with 603 yards. The Rockets' defense also dominated VMI, giving up just 232 yards and forcing three turnovers but the Keydets lack the same speed and talent of the Hurricanes. "Whoever made that saying up, you always get better from Week 1 to Week 2, didn't have to play the Hurricanes in Week 2, I guess," Rockets head coach Jason Candle told reporters. "But we're going to do our best to keep trying to get better and give it our best shot this weekend."

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Hurricanes own a 2-0 record against the Rockets, with wins in 1987 and 2017.

2. Miami comes off its first shutout since 2015, when the Hurricanes held Bethune-Cookman scoreless in a 45-0 season-opening victory.

3. The Rockets are 11-1 at home under Candle, including a perfect 6-0 a year ago.

PREDICTION: Miami 40, Toledo 20
 

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Miami

Hurricanes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Hurricanes are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in September.
Hurricanes are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Hurricanes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win.
Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Hurricanes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Toledo

Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Rockets are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rockets are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games in September.
Rockets are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Rockets are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Rockets are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Rockets are 39-18-1 ATS in their last 58 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Rockets are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games following a bye week.

OU Trends
Miami

Under is 8-1 in Hurricanes last 9 road games.
Under is 8-1 in Hurricanes last 9 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Hurricanes last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Hurricanes last 10 games in September.
Under is 9-4 in Hurricanes last 13 games overall.
Under is 35-16 in Hurricanes last 51 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Toledo

Over is 6-1 in Rockets last 7 games in September.
Over is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 7-2 in Rockets last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Rockets last 14 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Rockets last 10 non-conference games.
Under is 7-3 in Rockets last 10 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 11-5 in Rockets last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

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Preview: Ball State at Indiana
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Sep 12, 2018

Indiana looks to stay unbeaten when it hosts Ball State on Saturday. The Hoosiers opened the season with a 38-28 victory against FIU before edging Virginia 20-16 in Week 2 to extend their non-conference regular-season winning streak to five games. They hope to continue their winning ways by improving to 3-0 for the first time since 2015.

Indiana is 38-9-1 against Mid-American Conference opponents but has struggled against Ball State during the last decade, dropping three of the last four meetings since 2008. "They've had a lot of success against us in the past so they have our full attention," Indiana coach Tom Allen told reporters. "We know how they're going to come here and they're going to play their tails off so we have to match that and play our best." The Hoosiers have won 13 of their last 14 regular-season, non-conference games and hope to notch back-to-back wins against the Cardinals for the first time since 2006-07. Ball State fell short in its upset bid of No. 8 Notre Dame, dropping a 24-16 decision in South Bend last weekend, but the Cardinals hope to do one better by knocking off a Power 5 opponent for the first time since Oct. 5, 2013.

TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Indiana -14.5.

ABOUT BALL STATE (1-1): Riley Neal threw for 180 yards and a touchdown against Notre Dame to move past Talmadge Hill (5,902) for fourth spot on the Cardinals' all-time passing yards list with 5,915. Linebacker Jaylin Thomas had one of the best games of his collegiate career as he made a personal-best nine tackles against the Irish while Morgan Hagee kicked three field goals to move into sixth place on Ball State's all-time scoring list with 230 points."They rose to the occasion and they rose to the challenge," Ball State coach Mike Neu told reporters. "I know without a doubt that we left everything we had on the field."

ABOUT INDIANA (2-0): Stevie Scott was named the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week after racking up 204 rushing yards to go along with his first career touchdown in the win against Virginia. Peyton Ramsey completed 16-of-22 passes for 150 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but highly-touted freshman signal caller Michael Penix Jr. could see some action on Saturday after a fierce battle in fall camp. Running back Morgan Ellison, who led the team with 704 rushing yards last season, was suspended on Aug. 24 for undisclosed reasons and his status remains unchanged with no future date given for his reinstatement.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Indiana has won nine of its last 10 regular season non-conference home games.

2. Scott ranks second nationally in rushing yards by a freshman with 274.

3. Ball State has dropped nine straight road games.

PREDICTION: Ball State 31, Indiana 30
 

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Ball State

Cardinals are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.
Cardinals are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 vs. Big Ten.
Cardinals are 55-26 ATS in their last 81 road games.
Cardinals are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 games in September.
Cardinals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Cardinals are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
Cardinals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cardinals are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.

Indiana

Hoosiers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Hoosiers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. MAC.
Hoosiers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Hoosiers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Hoosiers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Hoosiers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Hoosiers are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
Hoosiers are 1-9-2 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Hoosiers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Ball State

Under is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 15-5 in Cardinals last 20 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-6 in Cardinals last 19 non-conference games.

Indiana

Over is 23-6 in Hoosiers last 29 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Hoosiers last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Hoosiers last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 29-13-1 in Hoosiers last 43 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Head to Head

Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Indiana.
Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
 

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Preview: Rutgers at Kansas
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Sep 12, 2018

Kansas looks to keep the momentum of its first road win in nine years when it hosts non-conference foe Rutgers on Saturday. The Jayhawks defeated Central Michigan 31-7 last weekend to snap a 46-game road losing streak while the Scarlet Knights are coming off a 52-3 setback at No. 4 Ohio State.

Rutgers struggled all game against the Buckeyes offensively but is certainly better than that one game, with quarterback Artur Sitkowski having passed for 205 yards and a touchdown the previous week before totaling only 38 versus Ohio State. Turnovers have been a problem for the freshman though, as he's thrown four interceptions in his 48 pass attempts as a Scarlet Knight. Kansas got a big offensive boost from freshman running back Pooka Williams Jr. in his collegiate debut as he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns against the Chippewas after sitting out the season opener because of eligibility issues. The threat of Williams in the backfield should open up things for the passing offense led by Peyton Bender, who has thrown for 317 yards and three touchdowns this season.

TV: Noon ET, Fox Sports Net. LINE: Kansas -3

ABOUT RUTGERS (1-1): Coach Chris Ash is doing his best to get the ball into sophomore running back Raheem Blackshear's hands this season, and with good reason, as Blackshear leads the team with 161 yards from scrimmage. While Blackshear is solid running the ball -- 21 rushes for 93 yards and a touchdown -- it's his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield that has been the most help for the Rutgers offense as he leads the team with 10 receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown. As Sitkowski gets more comfortable with looking downfield at his wide receivers, Blackshear may see the ball less, but for now, he's been the team's most reliable offensive weapon and will continue to get touches against the Jayhawks.

ABOUT KANSAS (1-1): Senior linebacker Joe Dineen Jr. has continued to be a tackling machine for the Jayhawks this season, notching double-digit tackles in each of the team's first two contests. After recording 16 tackles in the season opener, Dineen had 14 tackles and his first career interception against Central Michigan, earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors. Dineen led the nation with 93 solo tackles in 2017 and was third with 137 total tackles, and the Jayhawks will need him to continue that play, especially when conference play begins next week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Rutgers failed to reach 100 yards of offense in either half against Ohio State, finishing with a total of 134.

2. Kansas WR Steven Sims Jr. (16 career touchdowns) is two TDs away from tying Kerry Meier for second in school history.

3. The Jayhawks have forced seven turnovers through two games after recording nine in 2017.

PREDICTION: Kansas 27, Rutgers 20
 

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Rutgers

Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big 12.
Scarlet Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Scarlet Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up loss.
Scarlet Knights are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Kansas

Jayhawks are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
Jayhawks are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 non-conference games.
Jayhawks are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games in September.
Jayhawks are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Jayhawks are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Jayhawks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Jayhawks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

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Rutgers

Under is 5-0 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Scarlet Knights last 8 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Scarlet Knights last 8 games in September.
Over is 6-2 in Scarlet Knights last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Scarlet Knights last 10 games following a ATS loss.

Kansas

Under is 4-0 in Jayhawks last 4 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Jayhawks last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 7-2 in Jayhawks last 9 games overall.
Over is 5-2 in Jayhawks last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Jayhawks last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 13-6 in Jayhawks last 19 games following a ATS win.

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Preview: Troy at Nebraska
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Sep 12, 2018

Scott Frost's debut at Nebraska last weekend conjured up memories of yesteryear with the Cornhuskers piling up the rushing yards and plenty of defensive pressure, but the final result was one that has become all too familiar for the program in recent seasons. The Cornhuskers hope to end a five-game losing streak dating back to last season and avoid their first 0-2 start since 1957 when they host Troy on Saturday.

Nebraska ran for 329 yards - its most since 2014 - and accumulated seven sacks - half of last season's total - in its season opener against Colorado last weekend, but a personal foul on safety Antonio Reed on a third-and-24 play in the final 75 seconds allowed Colorado to rally for a 33-28 victory. "For three quarters, I was having about as much fun as I ever had in my life, doing it back home. We've got to learn lessons to be able to win games like that. When you're trying to become a good team, you don't find ways to lose games, especially close ones," Frost told reporters after the game. The Cornhuskers may be shorthanded against the Trojans, as quarterback Adrian Martinez suffered a knee injury late that has him questionable for this weekend. Troy bounced back from a blowout loss to Boise State in its season opener, routing Florida A&M 59-7 behind five total touchdowns from quarterback Kaleb Barker.

TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Nebraska -11.5.

ABOUT TROY (1-1): Barker threw for four scores and ran for another against the Rattlers, falling one TD short of tying a 50-year-old, single-game school record held by Sim Byrd. Senior receiver Deondre Douglas (team-high totals of 10 catches and 128 yards receiving) has a touchdown reception in each of his first two games and tallied 102 yards receiving against Boise State before settling for 26 yards on three receptions in limited action last week. Sophomore cornerback Marcus Jones quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic special teams players in the country last year, returning three kickoffs for scores - including two in one game against Coastal Carolina to tie an FBS record.

ABOUT NEBRASKA (0-1) Martinez became the first true freshman to start at quarterback in school history and amassed 304 yards of total offense (including 117 rushing) in his debut before departing; he and Greg Bell (104) became the first pair of Cornhuskers to rush for at least 100 yards in the same game since 2014. Frost told the Lincoln Journal-Star on Monday that Martinez is "day-to-day" after the tests on his knee revealed "no real ligament damage" and was "about as good of news … as we could have gotten." If Martinez is unable to play versus the Trojans, sophomore Andrew Bunch (4-of-9 for 49 yards against Colorado) would get the start, while fellow walk-on Matt Masker would back him up.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Nebraska has outscored the Trojans 159-30 while winning all four meetings in Lincoln.

2. Troy is 25-0 in three-plus seasons under coach Neal Brown when taking a lead into the fourth quarter.

3. Last weekend marked the first time in school history that the Cornhuskers lost a home game in which they had two 100-yard rushers (50-1).

PREDICTION: Nebraska 42, Troy 24
 

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Trojans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Trojans are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Trojans are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Trojans are 2-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

Nebraska

Cornhuskers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. S-Belt.
Cornhuskers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cornhuskers are 15-7-2 ATS in their last 24 games following a ATS loss.
Cornhuskers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Cornhuskers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Cornhuskers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Cornhuskers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Cornhuskers are 1-10-2 ATS in their last 13 home games.
Cornhuskers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.

OU Trends
Troy

Over is 4-0 in Trojans last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-0 in Trojans last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Trojans last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 games overall.
Under is 9-2 in Trojans last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Trojans last 11 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Trojans last 8 games in September.
Under is 9-3-1 in Trojans last 13 games on fieldturf.
Over is 38-15 in Trojans last 53 non-conference games.
Under is 10-4 in Trojans last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Trojans last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 7-3 in Trojans last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 7-3 in Trojans last 10 games following a ATS win.
Under is 13-6-1 in Trojans last 20 games following a straight up win.

Nebraska

Under is 4-0 in Cornhuskers last 4 games in September.
Over is 4-1-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 games on fieldturf.
Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 vs. S-Belt.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 home games.
Over is 11-5 in Cornhuskers last 16 non-conference games.

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Preview: Florida State at Syracuse
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Sep 12, 2018

Syracuse and Florida State have had very different starts to the 2018 season, yet the Seminoles are still slight favorites Saturday when they visit the Orange in ACC action. Florida State is seeking a bit of consistency, while Syracuse is aiming to start 3-0 for only the eighth time since 1942.

The Orange have put up 117 combined points against Western Michigan and Wagner in their first two games, but obviously the Seminoles present a tougher challenge. That said, Florida State's first two contests have been littered with disappointment, as the team lost 24-3 to Virginia Tech before barely escaping Samford at home, 36-26. "It wasn't pretty, but it was good to see our guys find a way to come back and get a win after we started slow and weren't playing as well," said Florida State coach Willie Taggart, who hopes Deondre Francois can outshine Eric Dungey in a battle of upperclassmen quarterbacks. Francois and Dungey threw a combined eight touchdown passes last weekend, while Dungey is a major threat on the ground, as well.

TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Florida State -3

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (1-1, 0-1 ACC): The Seminoles have gotten consistency out of running back Cam Akers, who has rushed 14 times in each game for 82 and 76 yards, respectively. Francois threw three interceptions in the season opener before a solid Week 2 performance (31-of-46, 320 yards, three TDs, zero interceptions, and a rushing score). After not recording a turnover against Virginia Tech, the Florida State defense forced five turnovers against Samford, including three second-half interceptions.

ABOUT SYRACUSE (2-0, 0-0): Dungey's passing stats weren't pretty in the season opener, but he threw five TD passes against Wagner and has accounted for over 400 passing yards and nearly 250 rushing yards already this year. "You've just got to annihilate (opponents). It's just kind of a mindset you've got to have," Dungey said after the Wagner contest. "I feel like we should have won by more." Dontae Strickland is averaging just 3.7 yards per carry, but he has run for a pair of touchdowns in each of the first two games.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Seminoles freshman WR Tamorrion Terry has two of the team's four receiving touchdowns.

2. After knocking off defending champion Clemson last fall, Syracuse dropped its final five ACC games of the 2017 season.

3. Syracuse, which had four interceptions last season, already has recorded five in its first two games.

PREDICTION: Florida State 39, Syracuse 35
 

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Seminoles are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Seminoles are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Seminoles are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Seminoles are 4-9-2 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Seminoles are 2-8-2 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Seminoles are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Seminoles are 1-5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Seminoles are 0-7-2 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Seminoles are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Seminoles are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.

Syracuse

Orange are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Orange are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in September.
Orange are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Orange are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Orange are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Orange are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

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Florida State

Under is 4-0-1 in Seminoles last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Seminoles last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1-1 in Seminoles last 8 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games in September.
Under is 4-1-1 in Seminoles last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Seminoles last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 21-7-1 in Seminoles last 29 conference games.
Under is 8-3-1 in Seminoles last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Seminoles last 8 games following a ATS loss.

Syracuse

Under is 11-2-1 in Orange last 14 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 9-2-1 in Orange last 12 home games.
Under is 13-3-1 in Orange last 17 conference games.
Under is 11-3-1 in Orange last 15 games on fieldturf.
Under is 6-2 in Orange last 8 games in September.
Under is 19-7-1 in Orange last 27 games overall.
Under is 5-2 in Orange last 7 games following a straight up win.

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Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
 

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Preview: Temple at Maryland
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Sep 12, 2018

Maryland's season is off to a flying start, while Temple already has dug itself a significant hole. The Terrapins continue their nonconference schedule Saturday when they host the struggling Owls.

After upsetting Texas in its season opener, Maryland dominated the second half last weekend en route to a 45-14 triumph at Bowling Green. The team racked up 444 yards on the ground - a bad sign for a Temple team that allowed Buffalo's Kevin Marks to run for 5.5 yards per carry (with two touchdowns) in last week's 36-29 home loss to the Bulls. Maryland has compiled nearly 1,000 total yards in two games and has committed only one turnover. Quarterback Kasim Hill has not had to do much through two games, thanks to the Terps' vaunted ground game that should challenge the Owls' inconsistent rushing defense.

TV: Noon ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Maryland -16

ABOUT TEMPLE (0-2): The Owls have lost to FCS foe Villanova and mid-major opponent Buffalo in their first two games, but coach Geoff Collins isn't losing faith in his squad. "These guys played so hard," Collins said following the loss to Buffalo. "They stayed together, they competed all the way until the very end." Frank Nutile has thrown two interceptions in each game, while Ryquell Armstead's 14-carry, 107-yard rushing performance was wasted in the loss to the Bulls.

ABOUT MARYLAND (2-0): Ty Collins (154 yards) and Tayon Fleet-Davis (133) have been the team's top running backs so far with Fleet-Davis collecting three of the team's seven rushing touchdowns. Hill has thrown 45 passes without an interception, but interim coach Matt Canada is most proud of his stingy defense. “I think our defensive players are doing a tremendous job of playing with passion,” said Canada, whose defense limited Bowling Green to 15 rushing yards. “Our defensive players are doing a great job, defensive staff are doing a great job. We’re happy with ’em.”

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Owls have blocked a field goal, a punt and an extra point this season.

2. Maryland committed 14 penalties for 139 yards against Bowling Green.

3. Temple hasn't played a Big Ten team aside from Penn State since 2006.

PREDICTION: Maryland 27, Temple 24
 

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Owls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Owls are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up loss.
Owls are 10-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Owls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big Ten.
Owls are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games on fieldturf.
Owls are 38-18 ATS in their last 56 road games.
Owls are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
Owls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.
Owls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in September.

Maryland

Terrapins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Terrapins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
Terrapins are 12-32 ATS in their last 44 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Terrapins are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win.
Terrapins are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Terrapins are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.
Terrapins are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
Terrapins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Terrapins are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

OU Trends
Temple

Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games in September.
Over is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games on fieldturf.
Under is 12-3 in Owls last 15 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Owls last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-2 in Owls last 9 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games overall.

Maryland

Under is 4-0 in Terrapins last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 3-0-1 in Terrapins last 4 vs. AAC.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Terrapins last 9 games on fieldturf.
Over is 10-3 in Terrapins last 13 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Terrapins last 8 games following a ATS win.
Over is 11-4 in Terrapins last 15 games overall.
Over is 10-4 in Terrapins last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-2 in Terrapins last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-3-1 in Terrapins last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Head to Head

Road team is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 

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Preview: Georgia Southern at Clemson
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Sep 12, 2018

Second-ranked Clemson will be a big favorite at home against Georgia Southern on Saturday. But Tigers coach Dabo Swinney is wary of the upset-minded Eagles, who have a proud history that includes six FCS national titles and a victory at Florida in 2013.


"This is a team that has gone into 'The Swamp' and won. This is a team that went to Alabama a couple years ago and rushed for 300-something yards," Swinney told reporters. "This is a team that went to Georgia in Athens and rushed for about the same. … This is a team that will not be intimidated that they’re playing Clemson.” Georgia Southern has hammered its first two opponents to match last season’s win total, beating South Carolina State (37-6) and UMass (34-13). The Tigers narrowly escaped Kyle Field with a 28-26 win over Texas A&M last week after stopping a two-point conversion try and recovering an onside kick. The game could be played on a sloppy field, as Hurricane Florence is expected to impact much of the state, prompting Clemson to move the kickoff time up 3 1/2 hours.

TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Clemson -33


ABOUT GEORGIA SOUTHERN (2-0): The Eagles average 326.5 rushing yards - fourth-most in FBS - but will have a tough assignment against Clemson's stout defensive front. Quarterback Shai Werts leads the rushing attack with 246 yards and four touchdowns, while Wesley Fields (173 yards, touchdown) and Monteo Garrett (117, two) also have been effective. The defense has been outstanding, allowing only 237 yards per game, but will face by far its toughest test yet.

ABOUT CLEMSON (2-0): Swinney has said he will continue to use both Kelly Bryant (337 yards, two TDs) and Trevor Lawrence (230, four) at quarterback, although it was Bryant who took control at Texas A&M. The veteran also is the Tigers’ No. 2 rusher with 98 yards and two touchdowns, trailing only Travis Etienne (107 yards, two TDs). Clemson’s defense has been excellent, especially against the run as it held its first two opponents to 2.2 yards per attempt.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Clemson is one of six teams in the nation that has not committed a turnover, while Georgia Southern has just one giveaway.

2. The Tigers have won 17 consecutive regular-season non-conference games, the longest streak in program history.

3. Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow has caught a pass in 30 consecutive contests.


PREDICTION: Clemson 34, Georgia Southern 10
 

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Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Eagles are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Eagles are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Eagles are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Eagles are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 road games.

Clemson

Tigers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Tigers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

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Georgia Southern

Under is 8-1 in Eagles last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Eagles last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Eagles last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-2 in Eagles last 11 games following a straight up win.
Under is 8-2 in Eagles last 10 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games on grass.
Under is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Eagles last 7 games overall.
Over is 10-4 in Eagles last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Clemson

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-1-1 in Tigers last 9 home games.
Under is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. S-Belt.
Under is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 games in September.
Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-3-1 in Tigers last 12 games on grass.
Under is 7-3-1 in Tigers last 11 games following a straight up win.

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Preview: UTEP at Tennessee
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Sep 12, 2018

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt will see a familiar face when the Volunteers host UTEP on Saturday. Miners quarterback Kai Locksley's father Mike is the Alabama offensive coordinator and worked with Pruitt for two seasons when Pruitt served as the Crimson Tide defensive coordinator from 2016-17.

"Mike and Kai Locksley are very good friends to our family,'' Pruitt told reporters. "... Kai can run, and they've had a little bit of a problem with protection just like us. He's a guy that can get away from it, he can extend plays and has a good arm. He's their leading rusher and passer, so everything starts with him." Pruitt is receiving solid quarterback play from Jarrett Guarantano, who has completed 71.1 percent of his passes without a turnover this season, and backup Keller Chryst. "Those guys are learning. I think they're developing,'' Pruitt said of his QBs after last week's 59-3 dismantling of East Tennessee State. "They're gaining confidence in the system that they're running. I think it was another solid performance by both guys." Kai Locksley, who began his collegiate career at Florida State before transferring to Texas and eventually UTEP, made his first start in a 52-24 loss at UNLV last week.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: Tennessee -30.5

ABOUT UTEP (0-2): Locksley completed 6-of-19 passes for 57 yards last week but did significant damage on the ground with 119 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Junior running back Quardraiz Wadley is another rushing threat, averaging 9.3 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns this season. Senior linebacker A.J. Hotchkins owns a sack among his team bests of 21 tackles and 13 solo.

ABOUT TENNESSEE (1-1): Guarantano was 8-of-13 for 154 yards last week while Chryst, a Stanford transfer, was 3-for-3 with a 50-yard TD pass to sophomore wide receiver Jordan Murphy. Junior wideout Marquez Callaway has team highs of 11 receptions and 141 yards while sophomore Tim Jordan (5.2 yards per 35 carries, one touchdown) paces the running backs. Junior linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr., who nearly transferred before deciding to continue his injury-plagued career with the Volunteers, returned an interception 33 yards for a TD against East Tennessee State and boasts a team-high 14 tackles.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Guarantano's completion percentage is 20th nationally and on pace to break the school record of 67.0 set by Erik Ainge in 2006.

2. The Miners are 1-9 versus the SEC -- 0-9 on the road -- with a 14-7 victory over Ole Miss in the 1967 Sun Bowl.

3. Tennessee is one of three teams (Clemson, LSU) that hasn't committed a turnover this season.

PREDICTION: Tennessee 38, UTEP 7
 

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Miners are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Miners are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games in September.
Miners are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Miners are 3-12-2 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
Miners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Miners are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Miners are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Miners are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miners are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miners are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Miners are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Miners are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Miners are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 vs. SEC.
Miners are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Tennessee

Volunteers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
Volunteers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Volunteers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Volunteers are 8-24-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a ATS win.
Volunteers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Volunteers are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Volunteers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Texas El Paso

Over is 4-0 in Miners last 4 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Miners last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Miners last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Tennessee

Under is 5-1 in Volunteers last 6 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 7-2 in Volunteers last 9 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Volunteers last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 10-4 in Volunteers last 14 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-2 in Volunteers last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 11-5 in Volunteers last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.

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Preview: Oklahoma at Iowa State
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Sep 12, 2018

Kyler Murray could only watch from the sidelines last year as Iowa State overcame an early 14-point deficit to end its 18-game losing streak to Oklahoma. The reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week will try to be one of the primary reasons the fifth-ranked Sooners continue their overwhelming success on the road in this rivalry on Saturday when they visit the Cyclones in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

Kyle Kempt made his first career start in this game a season ago and threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 2:19 remaining as Iowa State stunned Oklahoma 38-31 - the Sooners' only regular-season loss in 2017. Just like last season, the Cyclones will enter this contest coming off a low-scoring defeat, as they could muster only 188 total yards in their season-opening 13-3 loss to Iowa. Even without Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield, who moved onto the NFL, Oklahoma is averaging 56 points in two games with Murray at the controls, including a 49-21 victory over UCLA last week. The Sooners have won 74 of the 82 meetings with Iowa State and own a 23-game winning streak in Ames dating back to 1960.

TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: Oklahoma -17.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA (2-0): Murray (28-of-44 with 515 yards and five touchdowns), who ranks second on the team with 95 rushing yards and third in the conference in total offense (303.5), may be asked to carry even more of the offense after leading rusher Rodney Anderson suffered a season-ending knee injury versus the Bruins. Freshman T.J. Pledger (14 carries, 83 yards), sophomore Trey Sermon (16, 82) and senior Marcelias Sutton (9, 71) have each seen action out of the backfield in each of the first two games and will be counted upon to carry a ground game averaging 247.5 yards. Sophomore CeeDee Lamb erupted for 146 yards receiving against UCLA and added 63 yards on two punt returns for a career-high 209 all-purpose yards last weekend.

ABOUT IOWA STATE (0-1): Kempt is "day-to-day" according to coach Matt Campbell after the senior was unable to return to the game after trying to play through and before ultimately succumbing to an ankle injury in the second half against Iowa. Sophomore running back David Montgomery was limited to 59 total yards versus the Hawkeyes and also held to 55 yards rushing on 17 carries in last year's upset, but he set career highs with seven receptions and 89 yards versus the Sooners. Mike Rose recorded 11 tackles and a pass breakup while becoming the first Iowa State true freshman defender to start a season opener since 2006 last weekend, while fellow linebacker Willie Harvey added nine stops and is the team's active leader in tackles for loss with 22.5.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Oklahoma's .915 winning percentage against Iowa State is the best by one FBS program against another (minimum 50 games played).

2. Only one of the Cyclones' last nine opponents has scored more than 20 points since their upset of the Sooners last season.

3. Oklahoma has won an FBS-high 16 consecutive true road games and a conference-record 14 straight Big 12 away contests.

PREDICTION: Oklahoma 34, Iowa State 17
 

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Sooners are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
Sooners are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Sooners are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Sooners are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Sooners are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

Iowa State

Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cyclones are 7-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cyclones are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cyclones are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cyclones are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games on grass.
Cyclones are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss.
Cyclones are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 conference games.
Cyclones are 19-7-2 ATS in their last 28 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
Cyclones are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in September.
Cyclones are 14-34-3 ATS in their last 51 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Oklahoma

Over is 4-0 in Sooners last 4 games in September.
Over is 4-0 in Sooners last 4 games on grass.
Over is 5-1 in Sooners last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Sooners last 16 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 22-9 in Sooners last 31 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 11-5 in Sooners last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.

Iowa State

Under is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Cyclones last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-1 in Cyclones last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Cyclones last 7 conference games.
Under is 19-6-1 in Cyclones last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 23-8 in Cyclones last 31 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cyclones last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Sooners are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
Favorite is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
 

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Preview: Middle Tennessee at Georgia
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Sep 12, 2018

Third-ranked Georgia has been rolling through the early portion of its schedule, piling up 86 points in blowout victories over Austin Peay and South Carolina, and as it heads into Saturday’s home contest against Middle Tennessee, it has another opportunity for Jake Fromm and freshman Justin Fields to get snaps at quarterback. Fromm is the entrenched starter, but Fields has given the Bulldogs a mobile threat that can provide a different look on offense.

“You’ve got to have to protect the quarterback and have the ability to have two quarterbacks that can play,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters on Monday. The Bulldogs have rushed for 583 yards over their first two games but also have received solid play from Fromm (27-of-34, 351 yards, three touchdowns) and Fields (8-of-9, 71, one, four rushes for 36 yards). Fields likely will get more snaps this week as Georgia is a heavy favorite against a Middle Tennessee team that is facing its second SEC opponent in three weeks. The Blue Raiders got 407 yards and five touchdown passes from Brent Stockstill in last week’s 61-37 victory over Tennessee-Martin.

TV: 7:15 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Georgia -32.5

ABOUT MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (1-1): Stockstill completed 25-of-34 passes last week while recording the third five-touchdown performance of his career. The Blue Raiders, who opened the season with a 35-7 loss at Vanderbilt, did allow 460 yards of total offense - including 358 passing - versus UT Martin despite the lopsided final score. Linebacker DQ Thomas finished with six tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks for Middle Tennessee, which also returned an interception and a punt for touchdowns.

ABOUT GEORGIA (2-0): The Bulldogs have not experienced as much of a drop-off at running back following the graduation of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel as expected, as the trio of D’Andre Swift, James Cook and Elijah Holyfield have combined for 311 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Georgia also has been outstanding on defense, holding South Carolina to 54 yards on the ground last week and is allowing 8.5 points per contest. Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship has been perfect in the first two games, going 11-for-11 on extra points and 3-for-3 on field goals - two of which have been of 40-plus yards.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Bulldogs have scored 40 or more points in their first two games for the first time since 2012.

2. Holyfield set career highs in carries (nine) and rushing yards (79) last week.

3. Georgia WR Mecole Hardman registered 103 yards receiving against South Carolina.

PREDICTION: Georgia 47, Middle Tennessee 7
 

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