Saturday 9-30-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Preview: South Alabama at Louisiana Tech

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Joe Aillet Stadium, Ruston, Louisiana

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are ranked 77 on offense, averaging 400.2 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 143.8 yards rushing and 256.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 110 on offense, averaging 328.0 yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 153.2 yards rushing and 174.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 1-1 at home this season, 1-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Bulldogs are averaging 36.5 scoring, and holding teams to 40.5 points scored on defense.
• The South Alabama Jaguars are 0-1 while on the road this season, 0-1 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Jaguars are averaging 27.0 scoring, and holding teams to 47.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - South Alabama at Louisiana Tech

ATS Trends

South Alabama

Jaguars are 16-35 ATS in their last 51 games on fieldturf. Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in September. Jaguars are 10-27 ATS in their last 37 games overall. Jaguars are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Jaguars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games.

Louisiana Tech

Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. S-Belt. Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Bulldogs are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf. Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

South Alabama

Over is 4-0 in Jaguars last 4 road games. Under is 4-1-1 in Jaguars last 6 games following a straight up loss. Under is 6-2 in Jaguars last 8 games in September. Under is 6-2-1 in Jaguars last 9 games on fieldturf. Over is 9-3-2 in Jaguars last 14 games following a ATS loss. Over is 10-4 in Jaguars last 14 non-conference games. Over is 7-3-1 in Jaguars last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Louisiana Tech

Over is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 home games. Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 non-conference games. Over is 14-3 in Bulldogs last 17 games on fieldturf. Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 vs. S-Belt. Over is 10-3 in Bulldogs last 13 games overall. Over is 15-5-2 in Bulldogs last 22 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 20-7-1 in Bulldogs last 28 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games in September. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a straight up loss. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

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Preview: Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: FAU Football Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Florida Atlantic Owls are ranked 76 on offense, averaging 401.2 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 211.8 yards rushing and 189.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are ranked 105 on offense, averaging 341.5 yards per game. The Blue Raiders are averaging 114.2 yards rushing and 227.2 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Florida Atlantic Owls are 1-1 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 1-3 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Owls are averaging 32.0 scoring, and holding teams to 21.0 points scored on defense.
• The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-1 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Blue Raiders are averaging 16.5 scoring, and holding teams to 28.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Middle Tennessee at Florida Atlantic

ATS Trends

Middle Tennessee

Blue Raiders are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Blue Raiders are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in September. Blue Raiders are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Blue Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Florida Atlantic

Owls are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Owls are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in September. Owls are 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Owls are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 conference games. Owls are 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 games on grass. Owls are 2-13-1 ATS in their last 16 home games. Owls are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Owls are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Middle Tennessee

Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games overall. Under is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games in September. Over is 4-0 in Blue Raiders last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Blue Raiders last 8 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 games on grass. Over is 5-1 in Blue Raiders last 6 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Blue Raiders last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Blue Raiders last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 13-4-1 in Blue Raiders last 18 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Blue Raiders last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 17-7-1 in Blue Raiders last 25 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Florida Atlantic

Over is 4-0 in Owls last 4 conference games. Over is 5-2 in Owls last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Owls last 7 games following a straight up loss. Under is 29-14 in Owls last 43 games in September.

Head to Head

• Blue Raiders are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Florida Atlantic.
• Blue Raiders are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
• Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
• Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Florida Atlantic.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Spectrum Stadium, Orlando, Florida


Preview: Memphis at Central Florida

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

A pair of top-rated quarterbacks will lead their respective undefeated teams Saturday when Central Florida hosts Memphis in the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams, a game that was rescheduled after the Sept. 9 meeting was postponed because of Hurricane Irma. UCF sophomore Milton McKenzie leads the conference in total offense at 318 yards per game while Memphis senior Riley Ferguson ranks third in passing, averaging 261 yards.


McKenzie enters the weekend ranked third in the nation at 10.55 yards per pass attempt while posting a 183.7 passer rating, sixth in FBS. The sophomore from Mililani, Hawaii, has completed 67 percent of his passes in the first two games with five touchdowns and one interception. Ferguson, a second year starter as well, has guided a Tigers’ offense that has scored at least 37 points in each of the first three games this season. For that trend to continue, he’ll have to solve a UCF defense that is tied for 12th in the nation in scoring defense (13.5) and has allowed only four third-down conversions in 25 tries this season.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: UCF -4


UCF (2-0): The Knights’ running attack took a big hit during last week’s victory at Maryland when starting tailback Jawon Hamilton was lost for this season after undergoing surgery on his leg Monday. That leaves UCF leaning on junior Taj McGowan, who recorded his first career multi-touchdown game last time out, and Adrian Killins as the tandem vying for playing time moving forward. Killins, a sophomore, scored four times as a freshman last season, including an 87-yard run at Michigan to tie the record for longest run from scrimmage in school history.
MEMPHIS (3-0): The Tigers' defense lost three starters in the season-opening victory against Louisiana-Monroe - linebacker Jackson Dillon, nose tackle Jared Gentry and linebacker Darian Porter – while starting cornerback Tim Gordon was lost to injury during practice. The latest to suffer a significant setback is senior safety Shaun Rupert, who was injured in last weekend’s victory against Southern Illinois and left the stadium on crutches. “This has just been crazy bad luck, in a sense," Memphis coach Mike Norvell told The Commercial Appeal. "The issues that we’ve had have nothing to do with training; we haven’t had many muscle injuries. It’s just truly freak injuries.’’


EXTRA POINTS
1. Central Florida leads the series 9-1, winning nine straight meetings from 2005-2013 after losing the first encounter in 1990.
2. Memphis WR Tony Pollard has returned two kickoff returns for TDs this season, giving him four in his career.
3. Tigers WR Phil Mayhue has caught a pass in 31 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in school history.


PREDICTION: UCF 35, Memphis 33

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Trends - Memphis at Central Florida

ATS Trends

Memphis

Tigers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games in September. Tigers are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games. Tigers are 7-18-3 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Tigers are 10-26-1 ATS in their last 37 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Tigers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games on grass. Tigers are 2-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Central Florida

Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Knights are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on grass. Knights are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Knights are 3-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

OU Trends

Memphis

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games overall. Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-0 in Tigers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 22-6-1 in Tigers last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games in September. Over is 20-8 in Tigers last 28 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

Central Florida

Under is 4-0 in Knights last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Knights last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 6-0 in Knights last 6 games following a ATS win. Over is 4-0-1 in Knights last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 8-1 in Knights last 9 home games. Under is 6-1 in Knights last 7 conference games. Over is 5-1-1 in Knights last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Knights last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 22-5-1 in Knights last 28 games in September. Under is 8-2 in Knights last 10 games overall. Over is 4-1 in Knights last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 9-3 in Knights last 12 games on grass. Under is 7-3 in Knights last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Head to Head

• Home team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Central Florida.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: High Point Solutions Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey


Preview: Ohio State at Rutgers

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Ninth-ranked Ohio State hopes to continue its offensive resurgence against an improving defense when the Buckeyes visit Rutgers for a Big Ten clash on Saturday afternoon. Ohio State averaged 625 yards while winning its last two games against non-conference opponents and expects a much tougher battle against a Scarlet Knights’ defense that is holding teams to 18.3 points per contest.

“You can see Chris Ash’s fundamentals on it, and also scheme,” Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer said of his former defensive coordinator (2014-15), who is now the Rutgers head coach. “Most improved defense I’ve seen in the country this year.” The Scarlet Knights gave No. 6 Washington and Nebraska all they could handle in losses, but may have their toughest challenge against an Ohio State offense that is led by senior quarterback J.T. Barrett and freshman running back J.K. Dobbins. Barrett has thrown for 966 yards with 10 touchdowns and one interception while Dobbins is averaging 7.5 yards per carry, 130 per game and faces a Rutgers defense that is giving up 118.8 yards per contest with just one touchdown against on the ground. The Scarlet Knights must improve offensively and should get a boost from the return of senior wide receiver Janarion Grant, who missed last week’s 27-17 loss at Nebraska with a concussion.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Ohio State -29.5

OHIO STATE (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten): Barrett completed 37-of-50 passes with seven scoring strikes and zero interceptions in victories over Army (38-7) and UNLV (54-21) the last two weeks and eight different players have caught a touchdown pass for the Buckeyes. Dobbins (520 yards, three TDs) is expected to get help from sophomore running back Mike Weber, who Meyer said is cleared to play after being bothered by a hamstring injury that has limited him to seven carries after he rushed for 1,096 yards last year. Defensive tackle Malik Barrow (knee) was lost for the season in the UNLV contest, but linebacker Chris Worley (foot) is probable for Rutgers after missing last Saturday’s contest.

RUTGERS (1-3, 0-1): The Scarlet Knights are allowing just under 300 yards per game and boast five interceptions as junior linebacker Trevor Morris leads the way with 28 tackles while senior defensive end Darnell Davis has two sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. Louisville transfer Kyle Bolin has yet to throw for 200 yards in a game this year and the senior owns three touchdown passes as opposed to six interceptions, but having Grant (12 catches, 113 yards, one TD) back should help. Senior running back Gus Edwards has provided 259 yards on the ground (4.2 per carry) and junior tight end Jerome Washington (15 receptions, 135 yards) is Bolin’s top target in the early going.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Barrett is 14 shy of 10,000 yards of total offense in his career and needs 201 passing yards to move ahead of Art Schlichter (7,547) for the school record.

2. The Buckeyes have won the first three matchups with Rutgers by a combined score of 163-24 and took the battle in Columbus 58-0 last year.

3. Grant needs 107 all-purpose yards to move past Brian Leonard (4,643) for third on the Scarlet Knights’ all-time list.

PREDICTION: Ohio State 34, Rutgers 13

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Trends - No. 9 Ohio State at Rutgers

ATS Trends

Ohio State

Buckeyes are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Buckeyes are 43-20-1 ATS in their last 64 road games. Buckeyes are 39-19-2 ATS in their last 60 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Buckeyes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Buckeyes are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Buckeyes are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Buckeyes are 0-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

Rutgers

Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 conference games. Scarlet Knights are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Scarlet Knights are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Scarlet Knights are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Scarlet Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

OU Trends

Ohio State

Under is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 conference games. Under is 6-2 in Buckeyes last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 11-5 in Buckeyes last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 17-8 in Buckeyes last 25 games following a straight up win.

Rutgers

Under is 4-0 in Scarlet Knights last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Scarlet Knights last 4 conference games. Under is 6-1 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games following a straight up loss. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Scarlet Knights last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head

No trends available.

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Preview: Ball State at Western Michigan

When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

• The Western Michigan Broncos are ranked 97 on offense, averaging 356.5 yards per game. The Broncos are averaging 219.0 yards rushing and 137.5 yards passing so far this season.
• The Ball State Cardinals are ranked 78 on offense, averaging 400.0 yards per game. The Cardinals are averaging 168.5 yards rushing and 231.5 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Western Michigan Broncos are 2-0 at home this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Broncos are averaging 43.0 scoring, and holding teams to 21.0 points scored on defense.
• The Ball State Cardinals are 0-2 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Cardinals are averaging 21.0 scoring, and holding teams to 28.5 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Ball State at Western Michigan

ATS Trends

Ball State

Cardinals are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Cardinals are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games in September. Cardinals are 54-22 ATS in their last 76 road games. Cardinals are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 conference games.

Western Michigan

Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Broncos are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games in September. Broncos are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss. Broncos are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games following a straight up win. Broncos are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Broncos are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Broncos are 26-12 ATS in their last 38 games on fieldturf. Broncos are 29-14 ATS in their last 43 games overall.

OU Trends

Ball State

Under is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 road games. Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games following a ATS win. Under is 7-2 in Cardinals last 9 conference games. Under is 6-2 in Cardinals last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 15-6 in Cardinals last 21 games on fieldturf. Under is 18-8 in Cardinals last 26 games overall.

Western Michigan

Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-0 in Broncos last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Over is 8-1 in Broncos last 9 home games. Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games in September. Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 9-3-1 in Broncos last 13 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 12-5-1 in Broncos last 18 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 14-6 in Broncos last 20 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

Head to Head

• Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Western Michigan.
• Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Western Michigan.
• Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
• Road team is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 meetings.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia


Preview: Clemson at Virginia Tech

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

Defending national champion Clemson has passed a few early tests already but will face their biggest one yet on Saturday. The second-ranked Tigers put their school-record 11-game road winning streak on the line when they visit No. 12 Virginia Tech in an ACC showdown between unbeaten teams.


Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente knows his team’s margin for error is next to nothing against the Tigers, who are explosive on offense and dominant on defense. "It's like defusing a bomb,” Fuente told reporters. “Like one small snip of the wire that's incorrect and, 'Boom!' You blow your hands off. That's how talented and how good they are." Clemson already has beaten two ranked opponents, holding off Auburn in a defensive struggle and routing Louisville on the road, and pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 34-7 win over Boston College last week. The Hokies survived a tough test in a 31-24 win over West Virginia to open the season but have coasted past inferior competition over the last three weeks.

TV: 8 p.m., ABC. LINE: Clemson -7.5.


ABOUT CLEMSON (4-0, 2-0 ACC): The Tigers boast one of the nation’s best defenses, ranking third nationally in total defense (227 yards per game) and scoring defense (9.2 points) despite a challenging early schedule. The offense has been remarkably consistent as well, considering all Clemson lost at the skill positions. Quarterback Kelly Bryant has been terrific, passing for 873 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 268 yards and seven scores, and freshman running back Travis Etienne (292 yards, four TDs) averages 12.7 yards per carry.
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (4-0): The Hokies have long been regarded for their stellar defense and special-teams work, but they’re putting up huge offensive numbers so far this season. Redshirt freshman quarterback Josh Jackson has been superb, completing 65.2 percent of his passes for 1,127 yards with 11 touchdowns and one interception, albeit against weak competition. Jackson has a tremendous weapon in receiver Cam Phillips, who has recorded 34 receptions for 523 yards and five touchdowns through four contests.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Clemson has won four straight over Virginia Tech following the latter's five-game winning streak in the series.
2. Virginia Tech K Joey Slye needs 12 points to surpass Shayne Graham (371 points) as the program’s all-time leading scorer.
3. Clemson has won 38 straight contests and is 42-1 under Dabo Swinney when rushing for at least 200 yards.


PREDICTION: Clemson 23, Virginia Tech 17

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Trends - No. 2 Clemson at No. 12 Virginia Tech

ATS Trends

Clemson

Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Tigers are 4-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.

Virginia Tech

Hokies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Hokies are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Hokies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Hokies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Hokies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Hokies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Hokies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Hokies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Hokies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Hokies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Hokies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Clemson

Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 road games. Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 conference games. Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 games overall.

Virginia Tech

Under is 3-0-1 in Hokies last 4 home games. Over is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-1-1 in Hokies last 5 games overall. Under is 3-1-1 in Hokies last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Hokies last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 9-3-1 in Hokies last 13 games in September. Over is 3-1-1 in Hokies last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Hokies last 5 games on grass. Over is 8-3 in Hokies last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 9-4 in Hokies last 13 games following a ATS win. Under is 18-8 in Hokies last 26 conference games.

Head to Head

• Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
• Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
• Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Kyle Field, College Station, Texas


Preview: South Carolina at Texas A&M

Gracenote
Sep 28, 2017

Host Texas A&M and South Carolina haven’t inspired much confidence among their fanbases early in the season, but one of them will pick up a key SEC victory when they square off Saturday. The Aggies have won each of their previous three meetings, including a 24-13 victory at South Carolina last season.


The Aggies are an epic second-half collapse against UCLA away from being undefeated, but they haven’t made things easy on themselves. They were tied entering the fourth quarter against Nicholls State, trailed at halftime versus UL Lafayette and eked out a 50-43 overtime win over Arkansas last week. The optimism that arose from South Carolina’s 2-0 start has been tempered after its last two games – a 23-13 home loss to Kentucky and a 17-16 triumph over visiting Louisiana Tech. The Gamecocks can regain the positive mindset with their first win in four meetings with the Aggies, which would give them their first 4-1 start since 2013.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Texas A&M -8


ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA (3-1, 1-1 SEC): The Gamecocks’ offense has faltered since star receiver Deebo Samuel was lost to a fractured left leg against Kentucky as it was shut out for three quarters last week. The defense kept South Carolina in the game until quarterback Jake Bentley and running back Ty’Son Williams got the offense going. The Gamecocks also have struggled in the kicking game, but redshirt freshman walk-on kicker Parker White - who was a walk-on - made his first successful field goal count last week as he booted a 31-yarder to beat Louisiana Tech.
ABOUT TEXAS A&M (3-1, 1-0): The Aggies are prone to playing in shootouts – they average 40.8 points but give up 30.8 per contest. Freshman quarterback Kellen Mond has been solid, passing for 649 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions, but Texas A&M’s strength has been the ground game, which is led by Trayveon Williams (328 yards, four touchdowns) and Keith Ford (232, five). The Aggies also have leaned on their defense’s ball-hawking nature, as it has forced 11 turnovers thus far.


EXTRA POINTS
1. South Carolina is 1-4 all-time in the state of Texas, with the only win being a 27-21 triumph over Texas in 1957.
2. Texas A&M S Armani Watts, who clinched the overtime win over Arkansas with an interception in the end zone, is the only FBS player in the nation with at least five tackles for loss, three picks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
3. The Aggies, who lead the SEC with 3.25 sacks per game, recorded six against Arkansas.


PREDICTION: Texas A&M 37, South Carolina 20

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Trends - South Carolina at Texas A&M

ATS Trends

South Carolina

Gamecocks are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Gamecocks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Gamecocks are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Gamecocks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Gamecocks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Gamecocks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

Texas A&M

Aggies are 18-5 ATS in their last 23 games in September. Aggies are 18-37 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Aggies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Aggies are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 conference games. Aggies are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 games on grass. Aggies are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Aggies are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Aggies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Aggies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Aggies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Aggies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games. Aggies are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Aggies are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

South Carolina

Under is 4-0 in Gamecocks last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Gamecocks last 8 games following a straight up win. Under is 7-1-1 in Gamecocks last 9 games in September. Under is 13-3 in Gamecocks last 16 conference games. Under is 4-1-1 in Gamecocks last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Gamecocks last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Gamecocks last 8 road games. Under is 5-2 in Gamecocks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 22-10-1 in Gamecocks last 33 games overall. Under is 19-9-1 in Gamecocks last 29 games on grass.

Texas A&M

Over is 7-0 in Aggies last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games following a straight up win. Over is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games in September. Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 6-2 in Aggies last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 11-4 in Aggies last 15 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 12-5-1 in Aggies last 18 games on grass.

Head to Head

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, September 30, 2017
Where: Reser Stadium, Corvallis, Oregon


Preview: Washington at Oregon State

Gracenote
Sep 27, 2017

Sixth-ranked Washington has discovered its running game and it looks to remain unbeaten when it visits Oregon State on Saturday in Pac-12 play. Junior running back Myles Gaskin underwhelmed with 153 yards through the first three games before erupting for a career-high 202 in last Saturday's 37-10 victory over Colorado.

Gaskin rushed for over 1,300 yards in each of his first two seasons but talk about his lackluster start evaporated with the superb 27-carry outing against the Buffaloes. "Myles always gets better the more you give him the ball," Washington coach Chris Petersen said. "He'll get into a rhythm if you can give him a little bit of space. I think we took a step forward in the run game." Oregon State is coming off a bye but has been atrocious on the defensive side by allowing 485.5 yards and 47.5 points per game, the latter ranking 126th nationally out of 129 FBS teams. "I don't believe we've represented ourselves the way that we should as a football team as a whole," Beavers coach Gary Andersen said. "And that's just not the wins and the losses. That's the overall package. That is extremely frustrating to me and we've talked about that."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: Washington -26.5

ABOUT WASHINGTON (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12): Junior quarterback Jake Browning has passed for 958 yards and nine touchdowns against two interceptions and will look to expose an Oregon State defense that has already allowed 12 touchdown passes. Senior receiver Dante Pettis leads the team with 15 receptions for 263 yards and has three punt return touchdowns to match the NCAA career record of eight punt return scores -- tying Texas Tech's Wes Welker (2000-03) and Oklahoma's Antonio Perkins (2001-04). The Huskies are allowing just 100.3 rushing yards per game and are limiting foes to a stingy 2.7 yards per carry, and senior inside linebacker Azeem Victor had a season-best 10 tackles against Colorado in his top effort of the campaign.

ABOUT OREGON STATE (1-3, 0-1): Senior quarterback Darell Garretson will make his first start of the season -- and 18th of his career -- after junior Jake Luton suffered a spinal injury in the Beavers' most-recent game, Sept. 16 at Washington State. Junior running back Ryan Nall has rushed for 323 yards, topping 100 yards twice to raise his career count in that category to eight. The defense has allowed 48 or more points in each of the three defeats with freshman safety David Morris (32 tackles) and senior inside linebacker Manase Hungalu (29) rating as the top tacklers.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Washington has won the past five meetings and holds a 62-34-4 series lead.

2. Beavers senior P Nick Porebski has punted 21 times but only four have been returned for 11 yards.

3. Huskies junior WR Chico McClatcher (broken ankle) is likely done for the season, while redshirt freshman CB Byron Murphy (foot) will miss at least six weeks.

PREDICTION: Washington 52, Oregon State 17