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Cincinnati at UCLA
August 31, 2018

By Kyle Markus

NCAA Football Game Preview - Cincinnati Bearcats at UCLA Bruins

The Chip Kelly era will begin when the UCLA Bruins open the season in Week 1 with a matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Kelly built a dynasty at Oregon before trying his luck in the NFL. That didn?t work out so now he is back at the college level looking to dominate again.

It could take a couple years until the Bruins get the right type of recruits in on offense to run his system, but UCLA at least hopes to show some progress this year. Cincinnati struggled to a 4-8 record last season and this is a tall test going on the road in the opener against a school with a lot of tradition.

It?s easy to see why the Bearcats will be the underdogs in college football gambling.

The Cincinnati Bearcats and UCLA Bruins will face off on Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at 7 p.m. ET at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.

We'll have college football odds at BookMaker.eu available for every game of the 2018 NCAA football season.

Odds Analysis

UCLA is currently being wagered on as the 14.5-point favorite. The Bearcats are getting slightly more action at that number, especially because a two-touchdown loss would still result in a cover. However, the oddsmakers know what they are doing and wanted to get some more action on Cincinnati. The Bruins are the heavy -675 favorites on the moneyline and aren?t getting much money on that number. The Bearcats are bringing in some action as +492 underdogs.

The scoring total is listed at 64 points, as the oddsmakers believe a shootout is on the horizon. The ?over? is the more popular selection, with nearly 75 percent of the money headed that way in NCAA football odds.

Quarterback Watch

Kelly has yet to name a starting quarterback for this game and may choose not to before the contest. There is currently a three-way competition for the job, and while Kelly certainly has an idea who he is going to pick, he is keeping the decision close to the vest.

Michigan transfer Wilton Speight is one option, as is Devon Modster and the athletic dynamo Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Speight doesn?t seem to fit the zone-read scheme which worked so well for Kelly in Oregon but he does have a lot of experience. Thompson-Robinson could make the most sense long term but it remains to be seen if he is the choice right away or if he still needs to gain experience before taking over. Keep an eye on any announcement regarding this position as it could have an effect on the outcome.

Key Stat

287. That?s the number of rushing yards per game UCLA gave up a season ago, which was among the worst in college football. While Kelly will work his magic on the offensive side of the ball, the Bruins are going to need to stop people in order to be competitive.

Gerrid Doaks is one of the Cincinnati running backs looking to take advantage with a big game. He only had the third-most carries on the team in 2017 but finished as the leading rusher with 513 yards, averaging an impressing 5.9 yards per carry.

Michael Warren II is also back and if the Bearcats? running-back-by-committee can carve up big chunks of yardage on the ground this could be a close affair.

Free College Football ATS Picks

UCLA might not have the perfect situation at quarterback quite yet and the defense is a work in progress. Kelly is likely to get this thing humming sooner rather than later, but the opener could be a slog. Look for Cincinnati to keep this moderately close and cover the spread.

UCLA will at least come away with a less-than-inspiring victory at home in college football gambling. Take the ?under? on the scoring total.

College Football ATS Pick: UCLA Bruins 34, Cincinnati Bearcats 27

 

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Michigan at Notre Dame
August 31, 2018

By Tom Wilkinson

College Football Betting ? Michigan at Notre Dame

It is a matchup of Top 15 teams on Saturday night, as the Michigan Wolverines visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on NBC. It is a huge opener for both head coaches, as Michigan?s Jim Harbaugh has not won many big games in his tenure, while Notre Dame?s Brian Kelly could be on the hot seat in South Bend.

The winner of this game will likely vault into the Top 10 and be a team to watch in terms of the College Football Playoff, while the loser could be out of contention. Let?s look at Saturday?s game and college football picks.

Date and Time: Saturday, September 1, 2018, 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
College Football Odds : Notre Dame -1.5, O/U 47
Michigan vs. Notre Dame TV Coverage: NBC

The focus on Saturday night will be on the quarterback position. The Fighting Irish are led by Brandon Wimbush, while the Wolverines have Shea Patterson. Wimbush was not that impressive last season, as he completed just 49% of his passes. He was replaced in the Citrus Bowl by Ian Book and if Winbush struggles again he could get a quick hook. Kelly said that he has changed the offense to take advantage of Winbush?s running ability. ?This is much more about calling the offense for who Brandon Wimbush is than who we want him to be, more than anything else, and that?s what you?ll see Saturday night.? Kelly said to the media.

On the other side, Patterson is a conventional drop back quarterback. Just how good he is we really don?t know because he will be playing for his fourth team in five years. He did play well for Ole Miss last season, but suffered a knee injury in a loss to LSU.

Michigan was excellent on defense last season, as they were third in the country in total defense. They return two All-Big Ten defensive ends, Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich. Notre Dame is also stout on defense and could have their best defensive line since 2012.

Players to Watch

There is no question that this game will come down to the two quarterbacks. Patterson looked really good while at Ole Miss, and if he is as good as advertised the Wolverines could be national title contenders. What we don?t know is how he will handle playing in a hostile environment. On the other side, the Fighting Irish simply have to get great play from Winbush. Kelly changed the offense to suit Winbush, so it should be all about Winbush scrambling around and making plays with his feet and big arm. Kelly pretty much said exactly that to the media. ?You have to be a guy that is out there making plays. Now, within the scope of the offense, we?re not drawing it up in the sand. But he?s a playmaker, and he?s got to go out there with the confidence to make plays.?

Key Stats

The Wolverines are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings at Notre Dame. The Wolverines are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Wolverines are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. The Fighting Irish are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Big Ten.

Looking at the total, the Over is 7-1-1 in the Wolverines last 9 non-conference games. The Over is 11-4 in the Wolverines last 15 road games. The Over is 4-0 in Notre Dame?s last 4 vs. the Big Ten.

Michigan vs. Notre Dame Picks

Who do you trust? That is really the question in this game. Harbaugh has not proven he can win big games and we don?t know how Patterson will react to pressure. Kelly hasn?t been much better in big games, and we don?t know if Winbush can avoid making mistakes. I lean a little bit to Notre Dame simply because they are at home, but the safer pick might just be to play the total. Both Michigan and Notre Dame have excellent defenses, so I will take this game under the total.

Michigan vs. Notre Dame Pick: Under 47
Michigan vs. Notre Dame Score Prediction: Notre Dame 23, Michigan 20

 

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Washington vs. Auburn
August 31, 2018

By Tom Wilkinson

College Football Betting ? Washington vs. Auburn

Can you say elimination game in Week 1? The No. 6 Washington Huskies play the No. 9 Auburn Tigers on Saturday in Atlanta with the loser probably out of College Football Playoff consideration. Perhaps Auburn could get back into the discussion if they run the table because they play in the SEC, but Washington is almost assuredly done if they lose this game. The Tigers are slight favorites in this contest, with the total at 48.5. Let?s look at Saturday?s game on ABC and college football picks.

Date and Time: Saturday, September 1, 2018, 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
College Football OddsI: Auburn -2.5, O/U 48.5
Washington vs. Auburn TV Coverage: ABC

The Huskies are the higher ranked team, but they are listed as an underdog in this contest. This is a neutral site game in Atlanta, but there is no question that the Tigers will have the edge in crowd support. Washington returns quarterback Jake Browning for his fourth season. He was really good for most of 2016 with 34 TDs and three picks in his first nine games, but he struggled late in that season with a shoulder injury and he never looked the same in 2017. Washington also brings back running back Myles Gaskin who returns for his senior season. He has had at least 1,300 yards in each of his first three seasons.

On defense, the Huskies will rely heavily on defensive tackle Greg Gaines to stop the run. He has had some injury questions, but all indications are that he will play on Saturday. Washington defensive back JoJo McIntosh said to the media that this year?s defense is superb. ?I think it?s the best defense we?ve had,? said McIntosh. ?We?ve lost players over the years, but we keep getting more and more players, and we keep getting better and better.?

The Tigers will rely heavily on running back Kam Martin who averaged 6.1 yards per carry last season. Auburn had three running backs last season who carried the load, but this season it looks to be all about Martin. The Tigers have a good passing attack with quarterback Jarrett Stidham, but they will be going up against an excellent Washington secondary.

On defense, the Tigers will rely on defensive end Marlon Davidson who had 3.5 sacks and 43 tackles. He will be needed in a big way on Saturday, as the Auburn defense looks to pressure Browning. Washington head coach Chris Petersen is well aware of Auburn?s defense. ?Their defense jumps out right away,? Petersen said to the media, ?That is a physical group that doesn?t make a lot of mistakes. ? Sometimes when guys are moving the ball and scoring points, its broken-down plays when quarterbacks are scrambling.?

Key Stats

The Huskies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass. The Huskies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. The Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games. The Tigers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.

Looking at the total, the Under is 8-3 in the Huskies last 11 games on grass. The Over is 7-3 in the Huskies last 10 non-conference games. The Under is 5-0-2 in the Tigers last 7 neutral site games. The Under is 12-3-2 in the Tigers last 17 non-conference games.

Washington vs. Auburn Picks

The Huskies and Tigers both feature top quarterbacks and solid running attacks, but each team also has a very good defense. Browning has simply not looked like a top quarterback since 2016 and Washington has relied on their running game. The Tigers have Stidham but they also want to run the ball. A lot of pundits have been going with the Huskies in this contest, but I am not sold on Browning and I think Auburn is the better team. Having said that, I think the best option is to play the total. Both teams should be able to slow down the opposing offense, so I will take this game under the total.

Washington vs. Auburn Pick: Under 48.5
Washington vs. Auburn Score Prediction: Auburn 24, Washington 21

 

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Saturday's Best Bet
August 31, 2018
By Bookmaker

Saturday College Football Best Bet

College football bettors are preparing like it's Christmas morning tomorrow with the first full slate of Saturday games upon us, and thankfully more and more programs are making note of what past CFB selection committees have done and not easing into the year with three or four ?cupcakes? right out of the gate.

There are some great games across the entire CFB landscape on Saturday ? along with plenty of cupcake contests ? and if you've been cruising around the VegasInsider.com site all week you've likely already come across some great content for some of these games.

Yet, just like an actual Christmas morning, the more presents that have your name on the better, so I'm not going to shy away from providing even more great betting content for your consumption to hopefully get this first weekend of CFB out of the way with a few more betting units in our pockets.

Odds per - Bookmaker.eu

Best Bet #1: USC -26

The USC Trojans are moving past the Sam Darnold era and into the JT Daniels era with Daniels being named as the starter earlier this week. Daniels is a true freshman ? the first time USC has began a season with a true freshman QB since 2009 ? and his appointment is why the betting percentages at VegasInsider.com show some heavy support for UNLV + all those points. But HC Clay Helton wouldn't have put this young kid in this role at a prominent program like USC if he didn't think he could hand the expectations and pressure both on and off the field.

True freshman QB's are ones that I prefer to fade in their first game if it's on the road (and any first true road game really), but at home they are tend to be put in a position to succeed. Daniels is the reigning Gatorade National Player of the Year which definitely helps, and although the Trojans are also replacing their leading rusher and receiver from a year ago, those are positions that the Trjoans are always good at simply reloading. UNLV is not going to be a good defensive team at all in 2018, and this may end up being the perfect opponent for all those new faces on the Trojans attack to produce and gel.

It's going to be the Trojans defense that's going to have to carry this team for the first few weeks (especially with a trip to Stanford on deck) and they are loaded with returning starters and experience in the back seven. All seven of their returning starters on defense are at least juniors, and with all of them either in the linebacking core or the secondary, there is little chance we see maybe any chunk plays from UNLV's attack. Sustaining drives against that type of experience won't be easy either, and if you are going to be a big road underdog and cover a four-TD spread, you've got to either score with big, explosive plays or sustain drives to shorten the game. UNLV won't be able to do either of those.

Finally, you'd be remiss to ignore the betting percentages here as it seems a play on UNLV has only gathered so much momentum because many out there are quick to fade this USC team that's often overhyped and has a freshman QB. But many of those same bettors weren't singing the same tune on Thursday when they backed Minnesota and their freshman QB in a nearly identical spot, and UNLV is probably much worse than that New Mexico State team that was missing defensive starters and playing their second game in six days.

The Trojans have likely heard much of that noise too about starting a freshman QB and trying to get back to the National Title picture and it's tough to imagine a better spot for them to come out at home and make a profound statement to the college football world that they are ready to take that next step this year. I made this line closer to the four-TD mark of -28, but with the Runnin' Rebels now in that dreaded public dog role and me already getting a number below 28, pouncing on the Trojans in Week 1 is a must in what should be a 30+ point win.

 

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Saturday, September 1

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FLA ATLANTIC (11 - 3) at OKLAHOMA (12 - 2) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) against Big 12 conference opponents since 1992.
FLA ATLANTIC is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOUSTON (7 - 5) at RICE (1 - 11) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games since 1992.
RICE is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
RICE is 76-51 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
RICE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog of 21.5 to 31 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 1-0 against the spread versus RICE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-0 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OREGON ST (1 - 11) at OHIO ST (12 - 2) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in September games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 184-140 ATS (+30.0 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 184-140 ATS (+30.0 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against Pac Twelve conference opponents since 1992.
OHIO ST is 166-126 ATS (+27.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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APPALACHIAN ST (9 - 4) at PENN ST (11 - 2) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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AKRON (7 - 7) at NEBRASKA (4 - 8) - 9/1/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MASSACHUSETTS (4 - 8) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 6) - 9/1/2018, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENT ST (2 - 10) at ILLINOIS (2 - 10) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 127-166 ATS (-55.6 Units) in all games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 127-166 ATS (-55.6 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 63-92 ATS (-38.2 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 63-92 ATS (-38.2 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 63-89 ATS (-34.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 85-127 ATS (-54.7 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TEXAS ST (2 - 10) at RUTGERS (4 - 8) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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INDIANA (5 - 7) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (8 - 5) - 9/1/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 1-0 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 1-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N ILLINOIS (8 - 5) at IOWA (8 - 5) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 72-44 ATS (+23.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 72-44 ATS (+23.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) against Big 10 conference opponents since 1992.
N ILLINOIS is 97-70 ATS (+20.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TEXAS (7 - 6) vs. MARYLAND (4 - 8) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOISE ST (11 - 3) at TROY (11 - 2) - 9/1/2018, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 140-102 ATS (+27.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 140-102 ATS (+27.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 67-44 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 98-72 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 0-0 against the spread versus BOISE ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 1-0 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 6) at S ALABAMA (4 - 8) - 9/1/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 straight up against S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARSHALL (8 - 5) at MIAMI OHIO (5 - 7) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 1-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 1-0 straight up against MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SMU (7 - 6) at NORTH TEXAS (9 - 5) - 9/1/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 2-0 against the spread versus NORTH TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
SMU is 2-0 straight up against NORTH TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 6) at VANDERBILT (5 - 7) - 9/1/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) against Conference USA opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 2-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BYU (4 - 9) at ARIZONA (7 - 6) - 9/1/2018, 10:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 57-90 ATS (-42.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
ARIZONA is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a home favorite of 10.5 to 14 points since 1992.
ARIZONA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTSA (6 - 5) at ARIZONA ST (7 - 6) - 9/1/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 82-49 ATS (+28.1 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTSA is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 1-0 straight up against UTSA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNLV (5 - 7) at USC (11 - 3) - 9/1/2018, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 86-123 ATS (-49.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CINCINNATI (4 - 8) at UCLA (6 - 7) - 9/1/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.
UCLA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WASHINGTON (10 - 3) vs. AUBURN (10 - 4) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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C MICHIGAN (8 - 5) at KENTUCKY (7 - 6) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OLE MISS (6 - 6) vs. TEXAS TECH (6 - 7) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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COASTAL CAROLINA (3 - 9) at S CAROLINA (9 - 4) - 9/1/2018, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W VIRGINIA (7 - 6) vs. TENNESSEE (4 - 8) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in games played on a neutral field since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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N CAROLINA (3 - 9) at CALIFORNIA (5 - 7) - 9/1/2018, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 1-0 straight up against N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON ST (9 - 4) at WYOMING (8 - 5) - 9/1/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BOWLING GREEN (2 - 10) at OREGON (7 - 6) - 9/1/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MICHIGAN (8 - 5) at NOTRE DAME (10 - 3) - 9/1/2018, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LOUISVILLE (8 - 5) vs. ALABAMA (13 - 1) - 9/1/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 77-54 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NAVY (7 - 6) at HAWAII (3 - 9) - 9/1/2018, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 167-124 ATS (+30.6 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 167-124 ATS (+30.6 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 81-41 ATS (+35.9 Units) in road games since 1992.
NAVY is 81-41 ATS (+35.9 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) against Mountain West conference opponents since 1992.
NAVY is 151-111 ATS (+28.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
NAVY is 79-43 ATS (+31.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
HAWAII is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

 

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Saturday, September 1

Mississippi @ Texas Tech
Mississippi
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Mississippi's last 9 games
Mississippi is 5-13-1 ATS in its last 19 games

Texas Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas Tech's last 7 games
Texas Tech is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

Coastal Carolina @ South Carolina
Coastal Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Coastal Carolina's last 5 games on the road
Coastal Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

South Carolina
South Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
South Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Oregon State @ Ohio State
Oregon State
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oregon State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon State's last 6 games

Ohio State
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Florida Atlantic @ Oklahoma
Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games
Oklahoma is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home

Southern University @ Texas Christian
Southern University
Southern University is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Southern University is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road

Texas Christian
Texas Christian is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas Christian's last 10 games

Texas @ Maryland
Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games

Maryland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Maryland's last 9 games
Maryland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

James Madison @ North Carolina State
James Madison
The total has gone OVER in 5 of James Madison's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of James Madison's last 5 games

North Carolina State
North Carolina State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of North Carolina State's last 10 games

Kent State @ Illinois
Kent State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kent State's last 22 games on the road

Illinois
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Illinois's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Illinois's last 6 games

Houston @ Rice
Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rice

Rice
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Rice's last 5 games at home

Texas State @ Rutgers
Texas State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas State's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas State's last 9 games

Rutgers
Rutgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Rutgers is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home

Villanova @ Temple
Villanova
Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Temple
Temple is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Temple's last 6 games

Furman @ Clemson
Furman
Furman is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Furman is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

Clemson
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Furman
Clemson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Furman

Alcorn State @ Georgia Tech
Alcorn State
Alcorn State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Alcorn State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Massachusetts @ Boston College
Massachusetts

Massachusetts is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Massachusetts is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

Boston College
Boston College is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Massachusetts
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston College's last 6 games at home

Stony Brook @ Air Force
Stony Brook
Stony Brook is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Stony Brook is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Air Force
Air Force is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Air Force's last 21 games

Howard @ Ohio
Howard
Howard is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Howard is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Ohio
Ohio is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Ohio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Washington @ Auburn
Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

Auburn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games
Auburn is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Austin Peay @ Georgia
Austin Peay
Austin Peay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Austin Peay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Georgia
Georgia is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
Georgia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Central Michigan @ Kentucky
Central Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 5 games
Central Michigan is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Kentucky
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kentucky's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kentucky's last 6 games

West Virginia @ Tennessee
West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games
West Virginia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 6 games
Tennessee is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

Albany-NY @ Pittsburgh
Albany-NY
No trends to report

Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Northern Illinois @ Iowa
Northern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Northern Illinois's last 7 games
Northern Illinois is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

Iowa
Iowa is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Iowa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois

Appalachian State @ Penn State
Appalachian State
Appalachian State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Appalachian State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Penn State
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games

Marshall @ Miami-OH
Marshall
Marshall is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Miami-OH
Marshall is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

Miami-OH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami-OH's last 6 games when playing Marshall
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami-OH's last 6 games

Washington State @ Wyoming
Washington State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington State's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington State's last 9 games on the road

Wyoming
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wyoming's last 8 games
Wyoming is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Eastern Illinois @ Arkansas
Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Eastern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Arkansas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arkansas's last 10 games

Tennessee-Martin @ Missouri
Tennessee-Martin
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

Missouri
Missouri is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Missouri is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games

North Carolina @ California
North Carolina
North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
North Carolina is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road

California
California is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
California is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Nevada-Las Vegas @ Southern California
Nevada-Las Vegas
Nevada-Las Vegas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nevada-Las Vegas's last 6 games on the road

Southern California
Southern California is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern California is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games

Richmond @ Virginia
Richmond
Richmond is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Richmond is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Virginia
Virginia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Richmond
Virginia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Richmond

Fordham @ Charlotte
Fordham
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fordham's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Fordham's last 5 games on the road

Charlotte
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games at home

North Carolina A&T @ East Carolina
North Carolina A&T
North Carolina A&T is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
North Carolina A&T is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

East Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 8 of East Carolina's last 11 games
East Carolina is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Elon @ South Florida
Elon
Elon is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Elon is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

South Florida
South Florida is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
South Florida is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games

Boise State @ Troy
Boise State
Boise State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
Boise State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

Troy
Troy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Troy is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

South Carolina State @ Georgia Southern
South Carolina State
South Carolina State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
South Carolina State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road

Georgia Southern
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Georgia Southern's last 10 games
Georgia Southern is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home

Delaware State @ Buffalo
Delaware State
Delaware State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Delaware State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games

Old Dominion @ Liberty
Old Dominion
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Old Dominion's last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Old Dominion's last 6 games

Liberty
Liberty is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
Liberty is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games

Cincinnati @ California-Los Angeles
Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 19 games

California-Los Angeles
California-Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of California-Los Angeles's last 5 games at home

Nicholls State @ Kansas
Nicholls State
Nicholls State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Nicholls State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Kansas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas's last 7 games
Kansas is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

Indiana @ Florida International
Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indiana's last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

Florida International
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games
Florida International is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

Louisiana Tech @ South Alabama
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road

South Alabama
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Alabama's last 5 games
South Alabama is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

Jackson State @ Southern Miss
Jackson State
Jackson State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Jackson State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Southern Miss
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Miss's last 5 games
Southern Miss is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Grambling State @ Louisiana-Lafayette
Grambling State
Grambling State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Grambling State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Louisiana-Lafayette
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 5 games at home

Mercer @ Memphis
Mercer
No trends to report

Memphis
Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Memphis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Central Arkansas @ Tulsa
Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Central Arkansas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road

Tulsa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tulsa's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulsa's last 5 games at home

VMI @ Toledo
VMI
The total has gone OVER in 5 of VMI's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of VMI's last 6 games on the road

Toledo
Toledo is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Toledo is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

Southeast Missouri State @ Arkansas State
Southeast Missouri State
Southeast Missouri State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Southeast Missouri State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Arkansas State is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games

South Dakota @ Kansas State
South Dakota
South Dakota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
South Dakota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Kansas State
Kansas State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas State's last 5 games at home

Charleston Southern @ Florida
Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Charleston Southern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

Florida
Florida is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games at home
Florida is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Stephen F. Austin @ Mississippi State
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Stephen F. Austin is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

Mississippi State
Mississippi State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Mississippi State's last 9 games at home

Middle Tennessee @ Vanderbilt
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Middle Tennessee's last 5 games

Vanderbilt
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vanderbilt's last 9 games
Vanderbilt is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Southern Methodist @ North Texas
Southern Methodist
Southern Methodist is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Texas
Southern Methodist is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Texas

North Texas
The total has gone OVER in 7 of North Texas's last 8 games at home
North Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Northern Arizona @ Texas El Paso
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Texas El Paso
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Texas El Paso's last 18 games at home

Michigan @ Notre Dame
Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Michigan's last 16 games on the road
Michigan is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

Notre Dame
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Notre Dame is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

Louisville @ Alabama
Louisville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games
Louisville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

Alabama
Alabama is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Alabama is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Bowling Green @ Oregon
Bowling Green
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Bowling Green's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bowling Green's last 5 games on the road

Oregon
Oregon is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Oregon's last 11 games at home

Abilene Christian @ Baylor
Abilene Christian
Abilene Christian is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Abilene Christian is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Baylor
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baylor's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baylor's last 6 games at home

South Dakota State @ Iowa State
South Dakota State
South Dakota State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
South Dakota State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Iowa State
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Iowa State's last 8 games
Iowa State is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Akron @ Nebraska
Akron
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Akron's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Akron's last 12 games

Nebraska
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nebraska's last 7 games
Nebraska is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home

Incarnate Word @ New Mexico
Incarnate Word
No trends to report

New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New Mexico's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico's last 7 games at home

Idaho @ Fresno State
Idaho
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Idaho's last 5 games
Idaho is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road

Fresno State
Fresno State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Fresno State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Idaho

Texas-San Antonio @ Arizona State
Texas-San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas-San Antonio's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Texas-San Antonio's last 8 games on the road

Arizona State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona State's last 6 games
Arizona State is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games at home

Brigham Young @ Arizona
Brigham Young
Brigham Young is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Brigham Young's last 11 games on the road

Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

Navy @ Hawaii
Navy
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Navy's last 6 games on the road
Navy is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road

Hawaii
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hawaii's last 6 games
Hawaii is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

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Saturday, September 1

Florida Atlantic @ Oklahoma

Game 151-152
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida Atlantic
94.907
Oklahoma
112.732
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 18
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma
by 21
69
Dunkel Pick:
Florida Atlantic
(+21); Under

Houston @ Rice

Game 153-154
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
82.300
Rice
64.078
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 18
53
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 25 1/2
56
Dunkel Pick:
Rice
(+25 1/2); Under

Oregon State @ Ohio State

Game 155-156
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oregon State
72.886
Ohio State
116.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ohio State
by 43
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ohio State
by 37
63 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(-37); Over

Appalachian St @ Penn State

Game 157-158
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Appalachian St
87.938
Penn State
113.645
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Penn State
by 25 1/2
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Penn State
by 23
54
Dunkel Pick:
Penn State
(-23); Over

Akron @ Nebraska

Game 161-162
September 1, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Akron
70.053
Nebraska
80.879
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nebraska
by 11
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nebraska
by 24
54
Dunkel Pick:
Akron
(+24); Under

Massachusetts @ Boston College

Game 163-164
September 1, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Massachusetts
80.178
Boston College
96.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston College
by 17
50
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston College
by 18 1/2
63
Dunkel Pick:
Massachusetts
(+18 1/2); Under

Kent State @ Illinois

Game 165-166
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
59.772
Illinois
72.692
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois
by 13
48
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois
by 16 1/2
57
Dunkel Pick:
Kent State
(+16 1/2); Under

Texas State @ Rutgers

Game 167-168
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas State
62.702
Rutgers
70.711
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Rutgers
by 8
43
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rutgers
by 16 1/2
47
Dunkel Pick:
Texas State
(+16 1/2); Under

Indiana @ FIU

Game 169-170
September 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
89.224
FIU
75.702
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 13 1/2
75
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 10
57
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-10); Over

Northern Illinois @ Iowa

Game 171-172
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Illinois
81.982
Iowa
99.417
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa
by 17 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa
by 9 1/2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Iowa
(-9 1/2); Over

Texas @ Maryland

Game 173-174
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
93.615
Maryland
83.365
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 10 1/2
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas
by 13
56 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Maryland
(+13); Over

Boise State @ Troy

Game 175-176
September 1, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boise State
94.970
Troy
87.052
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boise State
by 8
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boise State
by 10 1/2
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(+10 1/2); Over

Louisiana Tech @ South Alabama

Game 177-178
September 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisiana Tech
82.535
South Alabama
65.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 17 1/2
42
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisiana Tech
by 10 1/2
51
Dunkel Pick:
Louisiana Tech
(-10 1/2); Under

Marshall @ Miami of Ohio

Game 179-180
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Marshall
73.724
Miami of Ohio
77.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami of Ohio
by 4
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami of Ohio
by 2 1/2
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami of Ohio
(-2 1/2); Under

SMU @ North Texas

Game 181-182
September 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
SMU
75.380
North Texas
75.304
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
SMU
Even
57
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Texas
by 4 1/2
71
Dunkel Pick:
SMU
(+4 1/2); Under

Middle Tennessee St @ Vanderbilt

Game 183-184
September 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Middle Tennessee
77.626
Vanderbilt
80.025
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vanderbilt
by 2 1/2
52
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vanderbilt
by 4 1/2
57
Dunkel Pick:
Middle Tennessee
(+4 1/2); Under

Brigham Young @ Arizona

Game 185-186
September 1, 2018 @ 10:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brigham Young
74.353
Arizona
89.476
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 15
77
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
by 11 1/2
60 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-11 1/2); Over

TX-San Antonio @ Arizona State

Game 187-188
September 1, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
TX-San Antonio
71.679
Arizona State
91.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona State
by 20 1/2
68
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona State
by 18 1/2
54
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona State
(-18 1/2); Over

UNLV @ USC

Game 189-190
September 1, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UNLV
71.657
USC
102.192
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
USC
by 30 1/2
70
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
USC
by 25
62 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
USC
(-25); Over

Cincinnati @ UCLA

Game 191-192
September 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
68.228
UCLA
89.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
UCLA
by 21 1/2
65
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
UCLA
by 16 1/2
61 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
UCLA
(-16 1/2); Over

Washington @ Auburn

Game 193-194
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
107.497
Auburn
103.925
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 3 1/2
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Auburn
by 2 1/2
48 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+2 1/2); Under

Central Michigan @ Kentucky

Game 195-196
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Central Michigan
79.296
Kentucky
86.348
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kentucky
by 7
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kentucky
by 17
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Central Michigan
(+17); Under

Mississippi @ Texas Tech

Game 197-198
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Mississippi
90.778
Texas Tech
91.272
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Mississippi
Even
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Tech
by 2 1/2
67 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Mississippi
(+2 1/2); Under

Coastal Carolina @ South Carolina

Game 199-200
September 1, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Coastal Carolina
67.023
South Carolina
93.303
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
South Carolina
by 26
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
South Carolina
by 29 1/2
57
Dunkel Pick:
Coastal Carolina
(+29 1/2); Under

West Virginia @ Tennessee

Game 201-202
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
89.924
Tennessee
76.386
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 13 1/2
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 10
61
Dunkel Pick:
West Virginia
(-10); Over

North Carolina @ California

Game 203-204
September 1, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina
85.739
California
95.485
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
California
by 10
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
California
by 7
61
Dunkel Pick:
California
(-7); Over

Washington St @ Wyoming

Game 205-206
September 1, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington St
92.361
Wyoming
85.846
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington St
by 6 1/2
35
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington St
by 2 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Washington St
(-2 1/2); N/A

Bowling Green @ Oregon

Game 207-208
September 1, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Bowling Green
62.699
Oregon
98.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oregon
by 36
66
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oregon
by 31 1/2
73 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oregon
(-31 1/2); Under

Old Dominion @ Liberty

Game 209-210
September 1, 2018 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Old Dominion
65.270
Liberty
60.075
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Old Dominion
by 5
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Old Dominion
by 7
48
Dunkel Pick:
Liberty
(+7); Over

Michigan @ Notre Dame

Game 211-212
September 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan
96.812
Notre Dame
98.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 2
55
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan
by 1 1/2
47 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Notre Dame
(+1 1/2); Over

Louisville @ Alabama

Game 213-214
September 1, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisville
92.413
Alabama
121.845
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama
by 29 1/2
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama
by 25
60
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama
(-25); Over

Navy @ Hawaii

Game 215-216
September 1, 2018 @ 11:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Navy
91.083
Hawaii
70.865
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Navy
by 20
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Navy
by 16
53 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Navy
(-16); Over

 

[Cnotes53]

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

TXST at RUTG 12:00 PM
TXST +16.5
U 48.5

HOU at RICE 12:00 PM
RICE +25.5
U 56.0

ORST at OSU 12:00 PM
OSU -39.5
O 63.0

KENT at ILL 12:00 PM
KENT +16.5
U 56.0

CC at SOCAR 12:00 PM
SOCAR -29.5
U 56.5

MISS at TTU 12:00 PM
MISS +2.0
U 68.0

FAU at OKLA 12:00 PM
FAU +19.5
O 69.5

TEX at MD 12:00 PM
TEX -13.5
O 55.0

MASS at BC 01:00 PM
BC -17.5
U 63.5

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TENN at WVU 03:30 PM
WVU -9.5

MRSH at M-OH 03:30 PM
MRSH +1.0

WSU at WYO 03:30 PM
WYO +3.0

APP at PSU 03:30 PM
APP +23.5
O 54.5

NIU at IOWA 03:30 PM
NIU +10.0
O 47.0

WASH at AUB 03:30 PM
WASH +2.5
U 49.5

CMU at UK 03:30 PM
CMU +17.5

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UNLV at USC 04:00 PM
UNLV +26.0
U 63.0

UNC at CAL 04:00 PM
UNC +7.5
U 59.5

BSU at TROY 06:00 PM
TROY +10.0
O 47.5

ODU at LIB 06:00 PM
ODU -5.5

 

[Cnotes53]

EVENING BEST BETS:


CIN at UCLA 07:00 PM
CIN +14.5
O 62.0

LT at USA 07:00 PM
O 51.0

IND at FIU 07:00 PM
O 54.5

SMU at UNT 07:30 PM
UNT -3.5
O 71.5

MICH at ND 07:30 PM
ND +2.5
U 46.0

MTU at VAN 07:30 PM
MTU +3.0

LOU at ALA 08:00 PM
LOU +23.5
U 60.5

BGSU at ORE 08:00 PM
BGSU +34.5

AKR at NEB 08:00 PM
NEB -23.0
O 54.0

UTSA at ASU 10:30 PM
UTSA +17.0
O 53.5

BYU at ARIZ 10:45 PM
ARIZ -10.0

NAVY at HAW 11:00 PM
HAW +12.5
U 62.5

 

[Cnotes53]

Betting Recap - Week 1
September 2, 2018
By Joe Williams

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 RESULTS
WAGER Favorites-Underdogs

Straight Up 70-12
Against the Spread 39-40-3

WAGER Home-Away
Straight Up 60-17
Against the Spread 38-36-3

WAGER Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 46-43-4

WAGER Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up (neutral site) 4-1
WAGER Totals (O/U)
Over-Under (neutral site) 2-3

WAGER Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up (FBS vs. FCS) 41-4
Against the Spread (FBS vs. FCS) 21-23-1

The largest underdogs to win straight up
Cincinnati (+14.5, ML +450) at UCLA, 26-17
Villanova (+14.5, ML +450) at Temple, 19-17
Hawaii (+13.5, ML +425) vs. Navy, 59-41
Maryland (+13, ML +400) vs. Texas, 34-29
Brigham Young (+11, ML +320) at Arizona, 28-23

The largest favorites to cover
Toledo (-48.5) vs. Virginia Military, 66-3
Mississippi State (-47.5) vs. Stephen F. Austin, 63-6
Texas A&M (-46.5) vs. Northwestern State, 59-7
Florida (-43) vs. Charleston Southern, 53-6
Ohio State (-40) vs. Oregon State, 77-31

Top 25 Notes

-- Top-ranked Alabama remains the gold standard in college football until further notice. They rolled up a 51-14 victory against Louisville as a 23 1/2-point favorite at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The only drama in this game came down to whether or not the over or under would cash. See bad beats below. ... There were concerns that Ohio State might be a bit distracted due to the Urban Meyer suspension, but Oregon State knows the Buckeyes were plenty focused. Ohio State covered the largest spread of any FBS vs. FBS game, hammering the beleaguered Beavers by a 77-31 score. They ended up getting the cover late, yet another big-time program dealing out a bit of a bad beat in the opening weekend. ... On the 11-year anniversary of their colossal upset in Ann Arbor, Appalachian State was at it again at Penn State. They entered the game as 24 1/2-point underdogs, but the Mountaineers put a scare into the Top 10 Nittany Lions. App State scored 28 points in the final quarter to force overtime, 38-38. Penn State survived in OT, 45-38, but soon Big Ten clubs are going to refuse to take calls from Boone, N.C. about future scheduling.

-- Auburn-Washington looked like one of the best matchups of the opening slate on paper, and it certainly lived up to the billing. Sure, there were some mistakes on both sides, but this one came right down to the end. Auburn ended up securing a 21-16 victory, potentially damaging Washington's playoff hopes before their second game of the season, while the Tigers earned a huge feather for their cap.

-- Michigan-Notre Dame was another highly anticipated matchup, as these two storied schools renewed their rivalry. Jim Harbaugh has a new toy under center in QB Shea Patterson, but the Wolverines were tripped up 24-17 to lose for the 17th straight time on the road against a ranked opponent.

-- Two games were cancelled due to inclement weather, including the Akron-Nebraska. It was supposed to be the celebration of Scott Frost's return to Lincoln. His debut will have to wait another week until Colorado pays a visit next week. The other cancelled game was South Dakota State-Iowa State, the first cancelled game for the Cyclones since 1963 when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. There are no plans to make up either contest.

Big Five Conference Report (ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC)

-- The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) mostly did what they were supposed to do, and that is win. That is, except for Louisville. North Carolina-California was also a bit of a coin-flip game, and the Golden Bears came away with the 24-17 result. UNC slipped to 0-4 SU over the past four season openers, and a disturbing 0-5-1 ATS across the past six season openers dating back to Sept. 1, 2012. ... Wake Forest grinded out a tough 23-17 win in overtime on the road against Tulane as the Green Wave narrowly covered a seven-point number at most shops. The Demon Deacons have been favored by three or more points just four times since the start of the 2010 season. The last time they covered as favorites by a field goal or more on the road was Nov. 28, 2009 at Duke.

-- Mid-American giant killer Northern Illinois entered the weekend 4-1 SU in their past five against Big Ten opponents. Iowa was wearing their upset bug repellent and never gave the Huskies a chance to threaten. It was a 3-0 lead at halftime for Iowa, so the thought was NIU could still make it happen. But the Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half for an emphatic 33-7 victory. ... Indiana hung on tight for a 38-28 road victory against Butch Davis and Florida International despite hot and humid conditions in South Florida. The Golden Panthers did grab the cover, however. ... Northwestern handed Purdue a loss in Thursday's game, 31-27. While the Wildcats won at Ross-Ade, the Boilermakers showed they're not going to be a pushover any longer.

-- Oklahoma was expected to receive a little more resistance from Lane Kiffin and Florida Atlantic on Saturday, but the Owls remain a cream puff rather than a giant killer like App State, NIU, etc. Boomer Sooner laid down the boom, rolling up a 56-0 lead at one point before the Owls finally lit up their side of the scoreboard. ... It looks like another long season is in the offing for Kansas, as they suffered a 26-23 setback against FCS Nicholls State. Hey, at least the Jayhawks forced them to overtime. ... Kansas State almost joined their rivals in misery, as FCS South Dakota gave the Wildcats all they could handle at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan. In the end, K-State survived 27-24, but they have a lot of work to do. ... West Virginia humbled Tennessee in a neutral-site battle, as QB Will Grier kept his Heisman campaign on schedule.

-- UCLA was unable to pull any comeback heroics like last season against Texas A&M. It was Cincinnati spoiling the debut of Chip Kelly, 26-17. ... Southern California was a bit sluggish in their home opener against UNLV, but the alarm clock went off to start the fourth quarter. The Runnin' Rebels trailed just 19-14 going into the final 15 minutes, but the Trojans outscored the visitors 24-7 and they nearly covered. ... Washington State-Wyoming was supposed to be more of a defensive struggle, at least for the visiting Cougars. The Cowboys have an impressive defense, and they shut down New Mexico State in Week Zero. The Cougs weren't having any of it, piling up 41 points in a 41-19 win. It wasn't as lopsided as it looks, though. Wazzu entered the final 15 minutes up just 20-19 before running away.

-- Ole Miss looked mighty impressive on the road at Texas Tech, winning 47-27 to easily cover a 2 1/2-point number. ... South Carolina was not a very kind host to Coastal Carolina, smashing the Chanticleers by a 49-15 count. The Gamecocks covered the 30 1/2-point number, their largest spread covered since winning 70-10 as 34 1/2-point favorites on Nov. 23, 2013 against, yep...Coastal Carolina. ... Vanderbilt was supposed to receiver a bigger test against South Middle Tennessee, as they were just a three-point favorite. The Commodores roughed up the Blue Raiders by a 35-7 count.


Mid-Major Report

-- Temple was shocked by FCS Villanova at home, losing 19-17. The Owls led 17-13 heading to the final quarter, but the Wildcats ended up celebrating in the end. For FBS teams nicknamed the Owls (FAU, Temple and Rice), they ended up 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS. Only Rice earned a cover in their 45-27 loss against Houston. ... Memphis lost a lot of key components, but it didn't show in their 66-14 victory over FCS Mercer. The Tigers piled up 28 points in both the first and second quarter to build a 56-0 halftime lead before letting the reserves bring it home. ... SMU had their lunch handed to them by North Texas, 46-23. The two sides combined for 33 points in the fourth quarter, but came up just short of the total (71 1/2).

-- Texas El-Paso entered their contest against FCS Northern Arizona as seven-point underdogs despite the fact the game was being played at home. Vegas got it right, and then some...as the Lumberjacks crushed their FBS opponent by a 30-10 count. It's gonna be a long season in El Paso, so be prepared to fade the Miners. ... Marshall picked up a 35-28 road win against rival Miami-Ohio, covering as one-point road 'dogs. The Thundering Herd is now 6-0 SU/5-1 ATS across their past six season openers. ... Old Dominion went to Liberty, favored by five points. The Flames, playing in their first game ever as an FBS program, never faltered in the 52-10 victory against the Monarchs.

-- Central Michigan opened on the road against Kentucky, and John Bonamego's crew hung around for a while. In fact, they trailed just 21-20 at halftime. But the Chips were scoreless in the second half to slip up 35-20. They were able to hang around for the cover, however. ... Ohio roughed up FCS Hampton in their opener last season, but this year they had trouble with Howard. The Bison won a game against the FBS last season at UNLV, and they were trying to spring another upset as 31 1/2-point 'dogs. Eventually the Bobcats won 38-32, but it wasn't pretty.

-- Idaho dropped back down to FCS, and Fresno State treated them rather rudely in their visit to the Valley. The Bulldogs scored seven rushing touchdowns en route to a 79-13 win. ... Nevada also went for a 70-burger against FCS Portland State, winning 72-19 to cover a four-touchdown spread. ... Offense was not missing in the Islands, either. Hawaii is off to a 2-0 SU/ATS start after sinking Navy. The Warriors are using the run-and-shoot and look like a very entertaining group early on. ... San Jose State is going to be terrible again. They were dropped 44-38 at home against FCS UC-Davis. Ouch.

Bad Beats

-- Oregon State was covering the 40-point number for the entire game, but Beavers side bettors were sunk by Buckeyes reserve RB Master Teague, as he ripped off a 33-yard touchdown run with 3:50 to go for the 77-31 win and cover.

-- Louisville didn't score much in their neutral-site battle against 'Bama, but they scored enough. 'Under' (60) were left muttering to themselves after Kemari Averett hauled in an 8-yard TD pass with 1:55 to play to close the Tide lead to 51-14, changing the 'under' to an 'over'. Why? WHY?!?!?!

-- Army was trailing 31-14, and they were attempting a long field goal in the closing minutes at Duke. The field goal was blocked, which was the good news for 'under' (46) bettors. The bad news is that the Blue Devils returned it deep into Black Knights territory. With 3:59 to go, Duke booted a 30-yard field goal which had no impact on the score or line, but it flipped an 'under' to an 'over'.

 

[Cnotes53]

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

? Raiders also traded with Buffalo for QB AJ McCarron; Gruden likes to collect QB?s. Oakland gave the Bills a 5th-round draft pick for a guy with three NFL starts. Oakland cut Connor Cook.

? Word out of Philly: QB Nick Foles will start the Eagles? season opener Thursday.

? Notre Dame 24, Michigan 17? Emotion outweighed execution in this game.

? New Jersey Giants kept four QB?s on their 53-man roster.

? Dallas Cowboys released veteran kicker Dan Bailey.

? With rosters expanding on Sept 1, A?s activated eight players Saturday, mostly pitchers.


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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a football Saturday

13) Oakland Raiders traded star LB Khalil Mack to the Bears Saturday, getting two first round picks in return. Consensus on the Interweb is that this is a good trade for Chicago. Teams also swapped four other draft picks; Bears got a 2nd round pick in 2020, Raiders got a 3rd.

This says that Jon Gruden has all the power in Oakland; GM Reggie McKenzie and owner Mark Davis were supposedly not real anxious to trade Mack, but they also weren?t close to signing him to a new contract, either.

Chicago quickly gave Mack a 6-year, $141M contract extension. After the trade was announced, Bears dropped from 100-1 to 40-1 to win the Super Bowl; Raiders went from 20-1 to 40-1.

12) Auburn 21, Washington 16- Huskies gained 398 yards, but scored only one TD; they were 5-14 on 3rd down, -2 in turnovers and missed a short FG. SEC teams are now 9-3 in their last 12 games against Pac-12 opponents.

11) Penn State 45, Appalachian State 38, OT? 11 years ago this weekend, App State won at Michigan, when the Wolverines were #5 in country. App State was a I-AA team then; they?re in the Sun Belt now, and was a 24-point underdog here- they scored 28 points in 4th quarter after trailing 24-10, but the Nittany Lions tied the game with 0:42 left and avoided the upset in OT.

10) Cincinnati 26, UCLA 17? 6:00 left in the game, Cincy led 19-17; UCLA had 4th-and-1 from its own 36 with a true freshman (backup) QB playing, and the Bruins went for it, threw the ball, and failed miserably. Poor start to the Chip Kelly era in Westwood.

9) Maryland 34, Texas 29? For second year in a row, Terrapins upset Texas as a double-digit underdog; this game was delayed a while by stormy weather.

8) Michigan State 38, Utah State 31? Spartans were favored by 23.5, but needed a 13-yard TD with 2:00 left to hold off the gritty Aggies, who threw for 319 yards and look to be an improved team this season.

7) I-A teams that lost to I-AA teams:
? San Jose State (-2.5) lost 44-38 to Cal-Davis.
? Temple (-14.5) lost 19-17 to Villanova.
? UTEP (+7) lost 30-10 to Northern Arizona.
? Kansas (-9) lost 26-23 in OT to Nicholls State.

6) Rutgers 35, Texas State 7? Bobcats? only score came on a pick-6; they had zero INT?s all of last season, which is hard to believe. Not sure I?ve ever heard of a team going thru an entire season with no INT?s. Bobcats were -15 in turnovers LY, -14 the year before, going 2-10 both seasons. Hard to win with terrible turnover margins.

5) West Virginia 40, Tennessee 14- Will Grier passed for 429 yards, five TD?s, as Mountaineers opened their season with a decisive win on a neutral field in Charlotte. Total yardage in this game was 547-301.

4) Illinois 31, Kent State 24? Huge sigh of relief from Champaign; Illini trailed this game 17-3 at the half. Total yardage was 469-453, not a good omen for the Illini?s Big 14 hopes.

3) Ole Miss 47, Texas Tech 27? Signing Day for college football is usually the first Wednesday in February; every year on day after Signing Day, I ask here why Texas Tech doesn?t sign more defensive players, and then in the fall, when their defense sucks, I ask again.

Last two years, Texas Tech lost eight games that they scored 30+ points in.

2) Buffalo Bills cut WR Corey Coleman, who they acquired from Cleveland this month; Bills now have $50M of dead money on their salary cap- next highest is Dallas, with $26M in dead money.

1) Cowboys? TE Rico Gathers was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession by police in Frisco, TX Friday, as he sat on the bubble to make the Dallas roster. No bueno.

Gathers played basketball at Baylor; not sure what else to say here, other than your job as a player is to give the team reasons to keep you, not reasons to cut you.

Somehow, Gathers still made the Cowboys? 53-man roster; we?ll see if he sticks.

 

[Cnotes53]

Sunday, September 2

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MIAMI (10 - 3) vs. LSU (9 - 4) - 9/2/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Sunday, September 2

Miami-FL @ Louisiana State
Miami-FL
Miami-FL is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Miami-FL's last 11 games

Louisiana State
Louisiana State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana State's last 5 games


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Sunday, September 2

Miami has 14 starters back, 7 on both sides of ball; Hurricanes? OL has 55 returning starts, their QB has 14 starts. Miami covered only one of its last seven games on a neutral field. LSU has five starters back on both sides of ball; their OL has only 35 returning starts. Tigers will also have a new QB. Since 2012, LSU is 11-17 vs spread outside the SEC. Last three years, ACC teams are 20-14-1 vs spread when playing SEC opponents. This game is in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. These teams haven?t met since 2005.


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Sunday, September 2

Miami-FL @ LSU

Game 217-218
September 2, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
99.869
LSU
99.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LSU
Even
44
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami-FL
by 3
48
Dunkel Pick:
LSU
(+3); Under

 

[Cnotes53]

college football best bets aug-sept.

Date w-l-t % units record

09/01/2018 30-22-0 57.69% +29.00
08/31/2018 4-8-0 33.33% -24.00
08/30/2018 5-3-0 62.50% +8.50
08/25/2018 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00

total..............43-33-0.......56.67%.....+4.50



best bets ats and o/u

09/01/2018.................13 - 6.............+32.00.................5 - 2...............+14.00............18 - 8.......+46.00
08/31/2018..................1 - 3..............-11.50..................2 - 4...............-12.00..............3 - 7.........-23.50
08/30/2018..................2 - 1..............+4.50...................2 -1...............+4.50...............4 - 2.........+9.00
08/25/2018..................2 - 0..............+10.00.................2 - 0..............+10.00..............4 - 0........+20.00

total..........................18 - 10............+35.00.................11 - 7.............+16.50............29 - 17......+51.50

 

[Cnotes53]

Miami, Fl. vs. LSU
September 1, 2018
By Brian Edwards

Matchup: (8) Miami, Fl. vs. (25) LSU
Venue: AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX
Time/TV: Sunday, Sept. 2, ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET

Miami and LSU are set to collide Sunday night at Jerry World in Arlington for the 2018 Advocare Kickoff Classic at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC. As of Saturday afternoon, most betting shops had the Hurricanes installed as 3.5-point favorites with a total of 47. The Tigers were +145 on the money line (risk $100 to win $145).

Ed Orgeron?s team finished 2017 with a 9-4 straight-up record and an 8-5 against-the-spread mark. The Tigers bring back five starters on offense and five on defense. They lost 26 lettermen, including star RB Derrius Guice, senior QB Danny Etling (16/2 touchdown-to-interception ratio last year), its top three wide receivers and five of their top eight tacklers.

The keys to LSU?s offense have been handed to junior quarterback Joe Burrow, a graduate transfer from Ohio State. Burrow participated in a tight battle for the starting QB job at OSU during spring practice. When he didn?t win the gig, Burrow opted to transfer and chose LSU over Ohio and Cincinnati.

Burrow played at garbage time in 10 games for the Buckeyes over two years, throwing for 287 yards and two TDs without an interception. He had a decorated prep career in Athens, Ohio, and was a four-star recruit.

The Matt Canada experiment at offensive coordinator didn?t work out and Canada is now the interim head coach at Maryland. Steven Ensminger, who is entering his ninth season on the LSU staff, will take over as full-time OC for the first time in his career. He faces many challenges and doesn?t have a star RB returning like the last five LSU teams have had.

In addition, sophomore right guard Ed Ingram has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. Ingram started 12 of the 13 games he played in as a true freshman. Junior WR Drake Davis is also suspended indefinitely (legal issues). As a sophomore, Davis had only three catches but they went for 134 yards and two TDs.

Senior TE Foster Moreau is ?questionable? due to an undisclosed injury. The hope is that Texas Tech transfer Jonathan Giles will immediately return to his 2016 form after sitting out last year due to transfer rules. Giles was a second-team All-Big-12 selection in ?16 when he hauled in 69 receptions for 1,158 yards and 13 TDs. There?s also a lot of optimism for true freshman WR Terrace Marshall, who enrolled early and participated in spring practice. He is a five-star recruit that many publications had as the country?s best prep WR last year.

Phil Steele?s SEC Unit Rankings have LSU?s running backs ranked 11th out of 14 teams. The offensive line is ranked fifth in the SEC and 19th nationally, but the WRs are ranked eighth in the league.

While the offense is dealing with a lot of change, the LSU defense still has one of the nation?s best DCs in Dave Aranda, who is the highest paid assistant in college football with a $2.5 million salary per year. His group has a pair of preseason first-team All-Americans in cornerback Greedy Williams and LB Devin White.

White garnered second-team All-American honors as a true sophomore last season. He produced 133 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, five QB hurries, three passes broken up and one interception. Williams, who Steele has ranked as the No. 1 cornerback available for the 2019 NFL Draft, recorded 38 tackles, 11 PBU, six interceptions, 1.5 TFL?s and one QB hurry. Williams earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2017.

LSU?s defense allowed only 18.9 points per game last season. Sophomore safety Grant Delpit is a preseason second-team All-SEC pick. He had 60 tackles, eight PBU, 3.5 TFL?s, one interception and one QB hurry.

Steele ranks LSU?s secondary No. 1 in the SEC and No. 4 nationally. Meanwhile, the LBs are second in the SEC and 10th in the nation, and the defensive line is ranked sixth in the conference and 26th in the country.

Cole Tracy will be LSU?s place-kicker after arriving from Assumption College as a grad transfer. He is a preseason third-team All-SEC selection in Steele?s mag.

Miami is entering the third season of Mark Richt?s tenure since he arrived after a long run at Georgia. Richt is 19-7 SU and 14-14 ATS to date. The ?Canes went 10-3 SU and 5-8 ATS last year. They bring back seven starters on offense and seven on defense. Only 17 lettermen were lost.

Expectations are high in Coral Gables. Most Vegas books have UM?s season win total at 9.5 and it is the favorite to win the Coastal Division and return to the ACC Championship Game. Richt led his alma mater to its first ACC Championship Game appearance in ?17, but UM was missing several key players to injuries and got thumped 38-3 by Clemson.

Miami won its first 10 games to climb to No. 2 in the national rankings. Richt?s team beat 13th-ranked Va. Tech by a 28-10 count as a two-point home underdog, and then followed up the next week with a 41-8 pimpslap of undefeated and third-ranked Notre Dame as a 3.5-point home ?dog.

However, in its regular-season finale at Pittsburgh in a cold-weather game, the Panthers captured a 24-14 win as 11.5-point home underdogs. After the loss to Clemson, the ?Canes dropped a 34-24 decision to Wisconsin at the Orange Bowl.

The three-game losing streak to end of the year didn?t erase all the good that was done last year. Richt secured a third straight highly-ranked recruiting class.

QB Malik Rosier returns for his senior campaign. In his first season as the full-time starter in ?17, Rosier completed 54.0 percent of his passes for 3,120 yards with a 26/14 TD-INT ratio. He can make plays with his legs, too, rushing for 619 yards and five TDs (before subtracting 151 yards from sacks).

Michael Irvin II came out of spring practice listed as the starter at TE, but he sustained a season-ending knee injury in July. Irvin won?t be around, nor will last year?s top two wideouts in Braxton Berrios and Christopher Herndon. Nevertheless, UM?s WRs are ranked second in Steele?s ACC Unit Rankings.

Junior Ahmmon Richards is a second-team preseason All-ACC choice. He was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2016, but his season was cut short in ?17 when he went down with an injury in his team?s seventh game. Richards had 24 receptions for 439 yards and three TDs last year. Sophomore WR Jeff Thomas made four starts as a true freshman, making 17 catches for 374 yards and two TDs.

RB Travis Homer took over as the starting RB when Mark Walton went down with a season-ending injury in late September. Homer ran for a team-high 966 yards and eight TDs while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. He earned second-team All-ACC honors in ?17 and is a preseason second-team All-ACC choice this year. Homer also had 18 catches for 219 yards and one TD.

Homer will get pushed for touches by true freshman RB Lorenzo Lingard, a five-star recruit who enrolled early and showed his talent during spring practice. The UM RBs are ranked fourth in the ACC by Steele and 20th nationally. Meanwhile, the WRs are second in the ACC and 17th in the country, and the o-line is fifth in the conference and 25th nationally.

Miami?s defense allowed only 21.0 PPG last season. This unit brings back its top-five tacklers. The LBs are ranked No. 1 in the ACC and seventh nationally by Steele. The secondary is ranked tops in the league and ninth in the nation, and the d-line is third-best in the ACC and 14th in the country.

Four Miami players are on Steele?s preseason first-team All-ACC defense. These include LBs Shaq Quarterman and Michael Pinckney, in addition to CB Michael Jackson and safety Jaquan Johnson. Junior DE Joe Jackson, who was a third-team All-ACC selection in ?17, is a preseason second-team All-ACC choice.

Johnson produced 96 tackles, four interceptions and one pick-six, four PBU, two TFL?s, one sack, one QB hurry and three forced fumbles. Quarterman recorded 83 tackles, five PBU, 4.5 TFL?s, four QB hurries and 2.5 sacks. Jackson led the ?Canes in sacks (6.5) and QB hurries (6).

Miami has won three straight neutral-site openers dating back to 1984. Since 1986, the ?Canes are 19-6 vs. current SEC schools, but they are only 3-9 vs. LSU in 12 all-time meetings. They went just 3-6 ATS in nine games as favorites in ?17.

 

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Sunday Night NCAAFB Best Bet:

Miami
Louisiana State -
07:30 PM
LSU +3.0
Over 47.5

 

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No. 25 LSU off and running with 33-17 win over No. 8 Miami
September 2, 2018

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Nick Brossette ran for 125 yards with two touchdowns, grad transfer quarterback Joe Burrow won his first college start and No. 25 LSU made an opening statement with a 33-17 victory over No. 8 Miami on Sunday night.

Once the game started, the Hurricanes never really backed the bravado they showed in a feisty exchange of words and some shoving between the teams during warmups about 75 minutes before kickoff.

LSU led 27-3 by halftime after Jacob Phillips returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown.

''Regardless of what's out there and what people say, we believe in each other in that room, and we proved it tonight,'' Tigers coach Ed Orgeron said about the perception that his team was the underdog.

Cole Tracy, a kicker last season at Division II Assumption College, made four field goals in his Tigers debut. His 54-yarder, which tied a school record, just skimmed over the crossbar and made it 33-3 late in the third quarter.

Miami, which has lost four games in a row since a 10-0 start last season, never got to celebrate with that gaudy turnover chain that comes out when the Hurricanes get a takeaway.

''We certainly had some things go well and some things not well,'' said Miami coach Mark Richt, going into his third season at his alma mater. ''A lot of self-inflicted wounds, not to take anything away from what LSU did. They beat us soundly.''

When LSU fumbled on the opening drive, receiver Dee Anderson managed to recover after taking a shot to the head and losing the ball briefly at the end of an 11-yard catch for a first down. The Hurricanes instead lost starting cornerback Trajan Bandy when he was ejected for targeting.

The Hurricanes thought they had a fumble return for a touchdown later in the first quarter, but a replay review determined it was an incomplete pass by Burrow instead of a fumble.

LSU went ahead to stay in the final minute of the first quarter after Burrow, who played in 10 games for Ohio State the past two years, changed a play at the line of scrimmage. Brossette then took an inside handoff and went untouched down the middle of the field for a 50-yard TD run that snapped a 3-3 tie.

''We saw it in camp, I thought he was our most physical back,'' Orgeron said.

Burrow finished 11 of 24 for 140 yards.

''Execute, do what the gameplan says,'' Burrow said ''Really all that was on my mind was going out and playing with my brothers and executing at a high level.''

Brossette's 1-yard run made it 17-3 on an 11-play drive when LSU twice converted fourth-and-1 - on a 2-yard gain by Brossette near midfield, and when Miami jumped offside. He had only 96 yards rushing all last season as a junior.

THE TAKEAWAY

Miami: Malik Rosier had a record-setting season last year with his 31 touchdowns (26 passing, five rushing) and 3,588 yards, but had some of the same issues that plagued him in losing the final three games. Rosier was 15 of 35 for 259 yards with two interceptions against LSU. The Hurricanes were down 33-3 before his 3-yard TD keeper and 32-yard TD pass to Brian Hightower in the fourth quarter. In the losing streak to end last season, he had three total TDs (all passing) with five interceptions.

LSU: An impressive start despite a somewhat ragged fourth quarter for the Tigers, who had three other division foes from the brutal SEC West ranked ahead of them in the preseason Top 25. After their home opener, they will get an early chance to show if they are for real when they go to No. 9 Auburn in two weeks.

IMPRESSIVE CATCHES

Jeff Thomas led Miami with five catches for 132 yards, including an impressive 1-handed grab along the sideline for a 16-yard gain on a drive in the first quarter that led to a Hurricanes field goal. Thomas had another highlight play in the third quarter, when he went high in the air to make a two-handed catch in front of defenders along the sideline.

AT HOME IN JERRYWORLD

LSU is 4-0 in its games played in AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. All of those wins have been again Top 25 opponents. That includes three season openers and a win in the 2011 Cotton Bowl over Texas A&M).

UP NEXT

Miami: Home opener vs. Savannah State on Saturday.

LSU: Home opener vs. Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday.

 

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Date w-l-t % units record

09/02/2018 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
09/01/2018 30-22-0 57.69% +29.00
08/31/2018 4-8-0 33.33% -24.00
08/30/2018 5-3-0 62.50% +8.50
08/25/2018 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00

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09/02/2018.............1 - 0..............+5.00...................1 - 0...............+5.00..............2 - 0........ +10.00
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08/31/2018.............1 - 3..............-11.50..................2 - 4...............-12.00..............3 - 7.........-23.50
08/30/2018.............2 - 1..............+4.50...................2 -1...............+4.50...............4 - 2.........+9.00
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total......................19 - 10............+40.00.................12 - 7.............+21.50............31 - 17......+61.50

 

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Heisman Betting Update
September 3, 2018
By Tom Wilkinson

Heisman Watch

The first week of college football is basically in the books, as just the game between Virginia Tech and Florida State remains. The first week saw many of the top players get off to good starts in their bid for the 2018 Heisman Trophy, but one of the favorites did not.

Let?s take a look how the favorites did in Week 1, some new top contenders, and a few players to keep an eye on as the season develops.

Preseason Favorites

Before the season began there were three players listed at Heisman Trophy odds of 10-1 or less. Those players were Stanford?s Bryce Love, Alabama?s Tua Tagovailoa and Wisconsin?s Jonathan Taylor.

Bryce Love
Have you heard the saying in golf that you can?t win a tournament on the first day but that you can lose it? That was the case with Love who probably lost any chance to win the Heisman in Week 1. He had a total of 29 yards on 18 carries with no touchdowns against San Diego State. It will be almost impossible for Love to come back from that disaster and win the award.

Tua Tagovailoa
The Crimson Tide are the No. 1 team in the country and despite what head coach Nick Saban has said, Tagovailoa is the clear starter and Jalen Hurts is the backup. Tua was great in the first half, going 11-for-15 for 195 yards with two touchdowns. He also rushed for 26 yards and one TD. He finished 12-for-16 with 227 passing yards.

Jonathan Taylor
The Badgers running back got off to a strong start in his bid for the Heisman, as he rushed for 145 yards on 18 carries and had two long touchdown runs. The Badgers rolled over Western Kentucky and Taylor sat out most of the fourth quarter.

Three More Top Contenders

Will Grier
You can make a case that the new favorite to win the Heisman Trophy after Week 1 is West Virginia quarterback Will Grier. He had his first career 400 yard passing game in a win over Tennessee. He completed 25 of 34 passes for 429 yards and five touchdowns.

Dwayne Haskins
The Buckeyes quarterback completed 22 of 30 passes for 313 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. He also ran twice for 24. It was the most passing yards and most touchdown passes by an Ohio State quarterback in his first start.

McKenzie Milton
The UCF quarterback did nothing to hurt his cause in Week 1, as he threw for 346 yards and five touchdowns in a win over Connecticut. He also had seven rushes for 50 yards. The Knights don?t have a high profile, but Milton is definitely on the radar of NFL scouts and he is in the conversation for early Heisman consideration.

Keep an Eye On

Rodney Anderson
The Sooners have a top running back who could work his way into the Heisman Trophy discussion. Anderson had 100 yards and two touchdowns in just five carries in Oklahoma?s opener. The Sooners were not tested in a 63-14 win over Florida Atlantic and Anderson didn?t even play in the second half.

Trayveon Williams
The Texas A&M Aggies are going to run the ball a lot this season with Jimbo Fisher as head coach and Williams is going to get a lot of work. He ran for 240 yards in the season opening win over Northwestern State. If Williams has a big game against Clemson next week he will be on everyone?s Heisman contender list.

Trace McSorley
The Nittany Lions nearly lost to Appalachian State but they pulled out a win in overtime. McSorley was okay for the Nittany Lions, as he completed 21 of 36 passes for 230 yards and 1 touchdown. He did run for 53 yards on the ground on 12 carries. McSorley will have a chance this season to make an impression in big games, but he needs to play better than he did in Week 1 to get into the discussion.

Nick Bosa
The Ohio State defensive end played really well in a win over Oregon State, as he had four tackles and two sacks. He also had two forced fumbles and scored the first touchdown of his career. He was the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year last season and he plays for one of the top teams in the country. He is the brother of San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa. The problem that Nick Bosa has is that no defensive player has won the Heisman Trophy since 1997 when Charles Woodson won the award.

 

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

VT at FSU 08:00 PM
FSU -7.5
U 55.0

 

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Jackson's 2 TD passes help Virginia Tech handle FSU 24-3
September 3, 2018

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Virginia Tech and coach Justin Fuente notched another season-opening victory against a ranked team.

Florida State and Willie Taggart delivered the program's most inept offensive performance at home in a decade, hardly the start Taggart had hoped for with the Seminoles.

Needless to say, it was easy to tell which Atlantic Coast Conference heavyweight looked like a title contender Monday night.

Josh Jackson threw two touchdown passes, one early and another late, and the 20th-ranked Hokies handled No. 19 Florida State 24-3 in the rain to spoil Taggart's debut in Tallahassee.

''It certainly wasn't perfect by any means, but to play as intelligent as we did, I am proud,'' said Fuente, who beat then-No. 22 West Virginia to open 2017.

Florida State looked dysfunctional and disorganized most of the night, finishing with five turnovers, a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown and a missed field goal. It was the first time the Seminoles failed to score a touchdown at home since losing 12-3 to Wake Forest on Sept. 20, 2008.

''Tough loss,'' said Taggart, a former head coach at Oregon, South Florida and Western Kentucky. ''Not what any of us expected. We didn't play a good game at all. It was very sloppy. It's hard to win a football game with five turnovers.

''We have to play much better. That's on all of us, starting with me.''

The Hokies were good at the start and even better with the game on the line.

Jackson connected with Eric Kumah over the middle with less than 6 minutes to play. Kumah bounded through three arm tackles and raced 49 yards for the game-sealing score . Jackson also opened the game with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Damon Hazelton in the corner of the end zone. Jackson lofted a pass that cornerback Levonta Taylor looked lost trying to defend.

Jackson completed 16 of 26 passes for 207 yards. Kumah finished with four catches for 86 yards.

Kumah also scored on special teams, scooping up the team's 75th blocked punt since 1987 . It was fitting since former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer, known for his ''Beamerball'' brand of special teams, was on hand as an honorary captain.

The outcome probably shouldn't have been too surprising since the Hokies finished 9-4 in Justin Fuente's second season and returned a number of key players, including Jackson. The Seminoles are coming off a 7-6 season and are still getting acclimated to a new coaching staff and new schemes on both sides of the ball.

''I saw a lot of guys ticked off in the locker room, a lot of guys crying,'' Taggart said. ''We'll see how guys come back and respond. ... You have to do it quick.''

Little went right for Florida State all night:

- Receiver Nyqwan Murray fumbled on the team's opening possession, giving Virginia Tech great field position and leading to a field goal.

- Ricky Aguayo missed a 32-yard field goal early in the second quarter.

- Murray appeared to score on a 30-yard pass from Deondre Francois later in the second. Instead of challenging the call, the Seminoles hurried to the line and were flagged for a false start. FSU had to settle for a short field goal.

- Logan Tyler had his punt blocked by Chris Cunningham at the 3-yard line. Kumah scooped it up and scored, putting the Hokies up 17-3.

- Taggart went for it on fourth-and-3 at the Virginia Tech 21. Francois' pass fell incomplete.

The Seminoles essentially provided huge assists on both of Tech's touchdowns and cost themselves another 10 points.

''We didn't do a whole lot of adjusting,'' longtime Hokies defensive coordinator Bud Foster said. ''We fit up the speed reads and created negative plays.''

Virginia Tech had a chance to make it a three-score game late in the third quarter, but Fuente went for it on fourth down at the 1. Steven Peoples was stopped short of the goal line, keeping it a 14-point game and giving the Seminoles life.

FSU looked like it might cut the lead in half after Cam Akers broke loose for an 84-yard gain midway through the fourth, but Akers and fellow running back Amir Rasul botched a handoff in the backfield and wasted the scoring opportunity.

THE TAKEAWAY

Virginia Tech: It wasn't pretty for the Hokies, but some of the struggles were expected considering they opened the season on the road against a ranked opponent. Jackson played mistake-free football, which is always a good start.

Florida State: The Seminoles were downright dismal on offense. Francois, returning from a knee injury that cost him most of last season, completed 22 of 35 passes for 233 yards behind a shaky offensive line. He threw three interceptions, was sacked five times and pressured even more often.

LEGENDARY CAPTAINS

Retired coaches Beamer (Virginia Tech) and Bobby Bowden (Florida State) served as honorary captains for the first meeting between the two schools since 2012. The Hokies and Seminoles last played in Tallahassee in 2008.

RETIRED JERSEY

Two-time All-American receiver Peter Warrick had his No. 9 jersey retired at halftime. It was the 11th number retired in program history.

UP NEXT

Virginia Tech hosts William & Mary of the Football Championship Subdivision.

Florida State hosts another FCS school, Samford.