Early Leans for NCAA for 10/2 to 10/6
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watch out playing uva or miami. they play each other the following week for what should be the acc title. i will be surprised if they both cover.
OoooeeeeWheeee..got the crap knock out of me last week.
I'll do better.
Dogs that have aleast a 50% chances of winning on the road.
Ohio State+2...Michigan st. will be flat as a pancake
Indiana+2'...Illini still needs major surgery to heal
Northwestern+3'...don't understand this line..wrong team favored
Wyoming+2...this could be a Laugher Pick
Georgia Tech+7'....too many in a very close game
East Carolina+14 ...Houston killed me on Tulane but not here
Dog At Home to Win S/U
Tulane+12'...beat a Good UAB team ..they can beat Navy
Favorite on the Road
Florida -12'.....extreme speed of the RB's will kill Vandy
Here is the Don't Laugh Pick of the Week...I'll post early because the line is moving down...i'll post this later in the weekin my thread. This play comes up EXTREMELY STRONG.(
Fire away any opinions on these picks.
good luck
I'll do better.
Dogs that have aleast a 50% chances of winning on the road.
Ohio State+2...Michigan st. will be flat as a pancake
Indiana+2'...Illini still needs major surgery to heal
Northwestern+3'...don't understand this line..wrong team favored
Wyoming+2...this could be a Laugher Pick
Georgia Tech+7'....too many in a very close game
East Carolina+14 ...Houston killed me on Tulane but not here
Dog At Home to Win S/U
Tulane+12'...beat a Good UAB team ..they can beat Navy
Favorite on the Road
Florida -12'.....extreme speed of the RB's will kill Vandy
Here is the Don't Laugh Pick of the Week...I'll post early because the line is moving down...i'll post this later in the weekin my thread. This play comes up EXTREMELY STRONG.(
Fire away any opinions on these picks.
good luck
2 strong dogs that i like are akron & new mexico st.
and i'm sorry to disagree with you, joe but i like houston to win by at least 20.i think houston outclasses them.
and i'm sorry to disagree with you, joe but i like houston to win by at least 20.i think houston outclasses them.
ar182 no need to apologize on Houston,...they played a great game saturday...
My numbers show East Carolina should get no more than 6 points.
I think their offense is better and will score with Houston in a close over 53 point game.
My numbers show East Carolina should get no more than 6 points.
I think their offense is better and will score with Houston in a close over 53 point game.
read on another site....
looks like kansas qb adam barrman might miss this week..maybe the season....running back randle may also miss this week.... ..i was thinking that maybe colorado+3.5 or 4 might be worth a sniff...vs this level....
maybe even a moneyline play...
looks like kansas qb adam barrman might miss this week..maybe the season....running back randle may also miss this week.... ..i was thinking that maybe colorado+3.5 or 4 might be worth a sniff...vs this level....
maybe even a moneyline play...
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Today's top story ... Washington's Gilbertson resigns
According to the University of Washington, head coach Keith Gilbertson will resign at season’s end; Althletics director Todd Turner stated that Gilbertson will stay on as coach through the last three games, but a search for his successor will begin immediately
ACC
Florida State
Senior QB Chris Rix will regain his starting job from sophomore Wyatt Sexton, who had started the previous five games; Rix will get the start, on Saturday, versus Duke … Senior Xavier Beitia, who missed three FG’s in the Noles’ loss at Maryland last Saturday, will be replaced, on FG attempts, with freshman Gary Cismesia …
Big XII
Kansas
Head coach Mark Mangino stated that sophomore starting QB Adam Barmann is lost for the remainder of the season after suffering a right shoulder injury during the second quarter of the Iowa State game; Mangino indicated that Barmann isn’t expected to require surgery, but he would not go into detail as to the extent of the injury; JUCO transfer Jason Swanson will take over the starting QB duties
Missouri
Redshirt freshman TB Marcus Woods remains atop the depth chart, as of Monday, but head coach Gary Pinkel has reinstated Damien Nash, who is the team’s No. 1 tailback; We’ll find out, on Thursday, whether Nash has regained the starting job for Saturday’s home game versus Kansas State … True freshman Tony Temple, who tossed his redshirt aside for last Saturday’s game at Nebraska, suffered an Achilles injury in the fourth quarter, but the extent of the injury has not yet been disclosed; If Temple is unable to return this season, he would likely be able to receive a medical redshirt and regain the lost year of eligibility )
Nebraska
Junior starting TE and leading receiver Matt Herian suffered a season-ending injury in the Huskers’ win over Missouri this past Saturday; Herian broke his left tibia and is expected to be on crutches for 8-12 weeks; He hopes to be able to return in time for spring practice; Senior Dusty Keiser and redshirt freshman J.B. Phillips are expected to fill the void
Big East
West Virginia
Junior starting WR Chris Henry will not start Saturday’s game against Temple and may not participate in the game at all, according to head coach Rich Rodriguez; Henry is being disciplined for his role in this past weekend’s win over Rutgers in which he received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and was subsequently ejected from the game; Henry is likely to return for the Nov. 13 showdown versus Boston College
Big Ten
Michigan State
Sophomore starting QB Drew Stanton will miss 2-3 weeks after suffering a separated right (throwing) shoulder during this past weekend’s game versus Michigan; Head coach John L. Smith indicated that Stanton may miss the rest of the season if the injury doesn’t improve within the next week; Senior Damon Dowdell will get the start this Saturday against Ohio State
Purdue
Head coach Joe Tiller stated that senior QB Kyle Orton would get the start on Saturday at Iowa, as long as he is healthy enough to perform; Orton, who yielded his QB duties to sophomore Brandon Kirsch during the third quarter of Saturday’s loss at Northwestern, is currently nursing two sore hips; Kirsch has injury problems of his own after suffering s sprained left shoulder during the NW game
Mountain West
Air Force
After losing four of its last five games, head coach Fisher DeBerry has decided to change starting QBs in an attempt to jump start the Falcon offense; Junior Adam Fitch will get the start, whereas true freshman Shaun Carney will be demoted to the top backup role
SEC
Florida
The Gators are expected to be without sophomore starting LB Channing Crowder and sophomore top backup TB DeShawn Wynn for Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt; Crowder is sporting a cast on his right foot after suffering what is believed to be a sprained arch; There is the possibility that Crowder may miss the rest of the season, but the team won’t know more until Wednesday; Wynn, on the other hand, strained a groin muscle, and the full extent of his injury is not yet known
Georgia
Junior starting FS Thomas Davis, who suffered a sprained knee and ankle during Saturday’s win over Florida, may sit out this week’s game against Kentucky in order to give the injury time to heal; Davis would, however, be available to play, and would be expected to be back in action by the Nov. 13 game at Auburn, at the very latest; If Davis is held back this weekend, sophomore walk-on Tra Battle could get the start at rover, while junior Greg Blue takes over at FS
LSU
Senior standout center Ben Wilkerson ended his college career in Saturday’s game versus Vanderbilt after suffering a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee; Junior Rudy Niswanger is expected to take over the starting duties … True freshman WR Xavier Carter fractured his clavicle following a kickoff return and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks
According to the University of Washington, head coach Keith Gilbertson will resign at season’s end; Althletics director Todd Turner stated that Gilbertson will stay on as coach through the last three games, but a search for his successor will begin immediately
ACC
Florida State
Senior QB Chris Rix will regain his starting job from sophomore Wyatt Sexton, who had started the previous five games; Rix will get the start, on Saturday, versus Duke … Senior Xavier Beitia, who missed three FG’s in the Noles’ loss at Maryland last Saturday, will be replaced, on FG attempts, with freshman Gary Cismesia …
Big XII
Kansas
Head coach Mark Mangino stated that sophomore starting QB Adam Barmann is lost for the remainder of the season after suffering a right shoulder injury during the second quarter of the Iowa State game; Mangino indicated that Barmann isn’t expected to require surgery, but he would not go into detail as to the extent of the injury; JUCO transfer Jason Swanson will take over the starting QB duties
Missouri
Redshirt freshman TB Marcus Woods remains atop the depth chart, as of Monday, but head coach Gary Pinkel has reinstated Damien Nash, who is the team’s No. 1 tailback; We’ll find out, on Thursday, whether Nash has regained the starting job for Saturday’s home game versus Kansas State … True freshman Tony Temple, who tossed his redshirt aside for last Saturday’s game at Nebraska, suffered an Achilles injury in the fourth quarter, but the extent of the injury has not yet been disclosed; If Temple is unable to return this season, he would likely be able to receive a medical redshirt and regain the lost year of eligibility )
Nebraska
Junior starting TE and leading receiver Matt Herian suffered a season-ending injury in the Huskers’ win over Missouri this past Saturday; Herian broke his left tibia and is expected to be on crutches for 8-12 weeks; He hopes to be able to return in time for spring practice; Senior Dusty Keiser and redshirt freshman J.B. Phillips are expected to fill the void
Big East
West Virginia
Junior starting WR Chris Henry will not start Saturday’s game against Temple and may not participate in the game at all, according to head coach Rich Rodriguez; Henry is being disciplined for his role in this past weekend’s win over Rutgers in which he received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and was subsequently ejected from the game; Henry is likely to return for the Nov. 13 showdown versus Boston College
Big Ten
Michigan State
Sophomore starting QB Drew Stanton will miss 2-3 weeks after suffering a separated right (throwing) shoulder during this past weekend’s game versus Michigan; Head coach John L. Smith indicated that Stanton may miss the rest of the season if the injury doesn’t improve within the next week; Senior Damon Dowdell will get the start this Saturday against Ohio State
Purdue
Head coach Joe Tiller stated that senior QB Kyle Orton would get the start on Saturday at Iowa, as long as he is healthy enough to perform; Orton, who yielded his QB duties to sophomore Brandon Kirsch during the third quarter of Saturday’s loss at Northwestern, is currently nursing two sore hips; Kirsch has injury problems of his own after suffering s sprained left shoulder during the NW game
Mountain West
Air Force
After losing four of its last five games, head coach Fisher DeBerry has decided to change starting QBs in an attempt to jump start the Falcon offense; Junior Adam Fitch will get the start, whereas true freshman Shaun Carney will be demoted to the top backup role
SEC
Florida
The Gators are expected to be without sophomore starting LB Channing Crowder and sophomore top backup TB DeShawn Wynn for Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt; Crowder is sporting a cast on his right foot after suffering what is believed to be a sprained arch; There is the possibility that Crowder may miss the rest of the season, but the team won’t know more until Wednesday; Wynn, on the other hand, strained a groin muscle, and the full extent of his injury is not yet known
Georgia
Junior starting FS Thomas Davis, who suffered a sprained knee and ankle during Saturday’s win over Florida, may sit out this week’s game against Kentucky in order to give the injury time to heal; Davis would, however, be available to play, and would be expected to be back in action by the Nov. 13 game at Auburn, at the very latest; If Davis is held back this weekend, sophomore walk-on Tra Battle could get the start at rover, while junior Greg Blue takes over at FS
LSU
Senior standout center Ben Wilkerson ended his college career in Saturday’s game versus Vanderbilt after suffering a ruptured patella tendon in his left knee; Junior Rudy Niswanger is expected to take over the starting duties … True freshman WR Xavier Carter fractured his clavicle following a kickoff return and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks
Today's top story ... Georgia Tech star out
After suffering a bruised knee during last Thursday’s loss to Virginia Tech, Junior standout tailback P.J. Daniels will be forced to the sidelines for this Saturday’s game at N.C. State; Junior TB Chris Woods will assume the starting duties
ACC
Duke
Senior starting LB Giuseppe Aguanno is expected to miss Saturday’s game at Florida State due to a leg injury suffered in last weekend’s loss to Wake Forest; Aguanno would be replaced by sophomore Codey Lowe, who would make his first collegiate start
Florida State
Senior starting WR Craphonso Thorpe has been suspended for Saturday’s game versus Duke after ‘failing to meet his academic responsibilities’, according to head coach Bobby Bowden; Thorpe, apparently, has missed several classes, as of late
Big XII
Colorado
Senior starting TB Bobby Purify, who has been playing with a separated AC joint in his left shoulder since conference play began, also suffered a separation in his right shoulder during last weekend’s loss to Texas; Purify is expected to play in Saturday’s game at Kansas, but the new injury is expected to limit his playing time even more so than before
Big Ten
Purdue
Given the fact that head coach Joe Tiller indicated that he would start senior QB Kyle Orton in Saturday’s game at Iowa, as long as Orton was healthy, Orton is doing everything he can to make sure that he gets the starting nod; Orton is nursing injuries to both hips, but he’s receiving treatment every day and stated that he expects to be in game shape, come Saturday
C-USA
Southern Miss
Junior starting QB Dustin Almond, who has been sidelined with a pulled left hamstring since suffering the injury during the Oct. 7 Thursday night overtime victory over Houston, is expected to be back under center when the Golden Eagles take on Cincinnati this Saturday
MAC
UCF
True freshman Kyle Israel will get his first collegiate start for Saturday’s game against Ohio; Israel will replace sophomore Steven Moffett, who is 0-10 as a starter
Pac-10
Southern California
Senior starting LG John Drake, who has suffered sprains to both ankles within the past two weeks, is questionable for Saturday’s game at Oregon State, according to head coach Pete Carroll; True freshman Jeff Byers has been working with the first-team in practice this week and would get the start at LG if Drake is unable to play on Saturday
SEC
Arkansas
Senior QB Matt Jones (groin/hamstring) and true freshman FB/TB Peyton Hillis (back) used the bye week last week to help heal their injuries; Both players were back practicing at full speed on Tuesday, and each is expected to start Saturday’s game at South Carolina
Tennessee
True freshman QB Brent Schaeffer is expected to miss up to six weeks with a broken collarbone, which he suffered during last weekend’s win over South Carolina; Schaeffer had shared some of the QB duties with fellow freshman Erik Ainge, but now Ainge will have the job all to himself for the remainder of the regular season
After suffering a bruised knee during last Thursday’s loss to Virginia Tech, Junior standout tailback P.J. Daniels will be forced to the sidelines for this Saturday’s game at N.C. State; Junior TB Chris Woods will assume the starting duties
ACC
Duke
Senior starting LB Giuseppe Aguanno is expected to miss Saturday’s game at Florida State due to a leg injury suffered in last weekend’s loss to Wake Forest; Aguanno would be replaced by sophomore Codey Lowe, who would make his first collegiate start
Florida State
Senior starting WR Craphonso Thorpe has been suspended for Saturday’s game versus Duke after ‘failing to meet his academic responsibilities’, according to head coach Bobby Bowden; Thorpe, apparently, has missed several classes, as of late
Big XII
Colorado
Senior starting TB Bobby Purify, who has been playing with a separated AC joint in his left shoulder since conference play began, also suffered a separation in his right shoulder during last weekend’s loss to Texas; Purify is expected to play in Saturday’s game at Kansas, but the new injury is expected to limit his playing time even more so than before
Big Ten
Purdue
Given the fact that head coach Joe Tiller indicated that he would start senior QB Kyle Orton in Saturday’s game at Iowa, as long as Orton was healthy, Orton is doing everything he can to make sure that he gets the starting nod; Orton is nursing injuries to both hips, but he’s receiving treatment every day and stated that he expects to be in game shape, come Saturday
C-USA
Southern Miss
Junior starting QB Dustin Almond, who has been sidelined with a pulled left hamstring since suffering the injury during the Oct. 7 Thursday night overtime victory over Houston, is expected to be back under center when the Golden Eagles take on Cincinnati this Saturday
MAC
UCF
True freshman Kyle Israel will get his first collegiate start for Saturday’s game against Ohio; Israel will replace sophomore Steven Moffett, who is 0-10 as a starter
Pac-10
Southern California
Senior starting LG John Drake, who has suffered sprains to both ankles within the past two weeks, is questionable for Saturday’s game at Oregon State, according to head coach Pete Carroll; True freshman Jeff Byers has been working with the first-team in practice this week and would get the start at LG if Drake is unable to play on Saturday
SEC
Arkansas
Senior QB Matt Jones (groin/hamstring) and true freshman FB/TB Peyton Hillis (back) used the bye week last week to help heal their injuries; Both players were back practicing at full speed on Tuesday, and each is expected to start Saturday’s game at South Carolina
Tennessee
True freshman QB Brent Schaeffer is expected to miss up to six weeks with a broken collarbone, which he suffered during last weekend’s win over South Carolina; Schaeffer had shared some of the QB duties with fellow freshman Erik Ainge, but now Ainge will have the job all to himself for the remainder of the regular season
Season System Plays 104-69
Last Week 12-11
This Week 0-1
Halftimes 4-2
NFL 1-0
Rushing Dog Theory 11-6 (rushing dogs on a nice 8-2 run)
Tonight
After a tough loss last night on Toledo, I am going to pass on the game tonight as idon't see value on either teamat this point not the total.
Last Week 12-11
This Week 0-1
Halftimes 4-2
NFL 1-0
Rushing Dog Theory 11-6 (rushing dogs on a nice 8-2 run)
Tonight
After a tough loss last night on Toledo, I am going to pass on the game tonight as idon't see value on either teamat this point not the total.
Florida State
With senior starting WR Chauncey Stovall still hampered by a hamstring injury, head coach Bobby Bowden announced that true freshman De’Cody Fagg would get the start in Saturday’s game versus Duke; With Stovall on the bench, it means that the Noles’ top two receivers (Craphonso Thorpe is suspended for one game) will be watching from the sidelines
Virginia
True freshman CB Philip Brown, who had been a top back-up through the first seven games, will get the start on Saturday versus Maryland; Brown takes the place of sophomore Marcus Hamilton, who has been demoted to the No. 2 spot … Fellow true freshman Tom Santi, who began the season at the bottom of the Depth chart at TE, will get the start at FB, which will be in addition to his backup duties at the TE spot
Big XII
Kansas State
Senior starting DE Kevin Huntley is not expected to play in Saturday’s game at Missouri, according to head coach Bill Snyder; Huntley injured his left knee during the first quarter of last weekend’s loss to Texas Tech … The Cats’ other starting DE, junior Scott Edmonds, has also been hampered by an injury (ankle/foot) that could keep him from playing at full speed in Saturday’s game; Edmonds suffered the injury during the Oct. 16 game against Oklahoma, sat out the Oct. 23 Nebraska game, then aggravated the injury last week versus Tech … Snyder also stated that senior DT Andrew Bulman, who was given a sixth year of eligibility and came into fall camp as a starter, will miss the remainder of the season; Snyder, however, did not disclose any further information regarding Bulman
Oklahoma State
Senior star CB Darrent Williams, who has missed the past four games with a broken forearm, was working out at his CB position and fielding punts during Tuesday’s practice, and insisted that he is ready to return to action on Saturday at Texas; Head coach Les Miles, however, will wait until later in the week before making a decision on Williams’ status for this weekend
Big East
West Virginia
Junior starting CB Adam “Pac Man” Jones has been unable to practice all week and is currently listed as questionable for Saturday’s game versus Temple; Jones sprained his foot during last weekend’s contest versus Rutgers
Big Ten
Penn State
Senior starting safety Andrew Guman has a slightly collapsed lung and will have to sit out this week’s contest versus Northwestern; Guman suffered the injury during last week’s game at Ohio State, but could return to action next week; Junior Paul Cronin will get the start during Guman’s absence
Pac-10
Washington
Senior starting WR Charles Frederick, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is doubtful for Saturday’s game against Arizona, and, according to head coach Keith Gilbertson, Frederick could miss the remainder of the season
SEC
Florida
As expected, sophomore starting LB Channing Crowder will miss this week’s game versus Vanderbilt; Crowder, who has been wearing a cast on his right foot, has a sprained arch and will continue to wear the cast for the remainder of the week; Head coach Ron Zook indicated that Crowder may still be able to play in the Gators’ final two games … AN MRI revealed a pulled abductor muscle in the groin of sophomore top backup TB DeShawn Wynn; The injury will keep Wynn out of action during Saturday’s game
Tennessee
Senior starting OT Michael Munoz, who missed last week’s South Carolina contest after suffering a concussion the previous week against Alabama, was working with the first-team during Wednesday’s practice and expects to play in Saturday’s home game versus Notre Dame
With senior starting WR Chauncey Stovall still hampered by a hamstring injury, head coach Bobby Bowden announced that true freshman De’Cody Fagg would get the start in Saturday’s game versus Duke; With Stovall on the bench, it means that the Noles’ top two receivers (Craphonso Thorpe is suspended for one game) will be watching from the sidelines
Virginia
True freshman CB Philip Brown, who had been a top back-up through the first seven games, will get the start on Saturday versus Maryland; Brown takes the place of sophomore Marcus Hamilton, who has been demoted to the No. 2 spot … Fellow true freshman Tom Santi, who began the season at the bottom of the Depth chart at TE, will get the start at FB, which will be in addition to his backup duties at the TE spot
Big XII
Kansas State
Senior starting DE Kevin Huntley is not expected to play in Saturday’s game at Missouri, according to head coach Bill Snyder; Huntley injured his left knee during the first quarter of last weekend’s loss to Texas Tech … The Cats’ other starting DE, junior Scott Edmonds, has also been hampered by an injury (ankle/foot) that could keep him from playing at full speed in Saturday’s game; Edmonds suffered the injury during the Oct. 16 game against Oklahoma, sat out the Oct. 23 Nebraska game, then aggravated the injury last week versus Tech … Snyder also stated that senior DT Andrew Bulman, who was given a sixth year of eligibility and came into fall camp as a starter, will miss the remainder of the season; Snyder, however, did not disclose any further information regarding Bulman
Oklahoma State
Senior star CB Darrent Williams, who has missed the past four games with a broken forearm, was working out at his CB position and fielding punts during Tuesday’s practice, and insisted that he is ready to return to action on Saturday at Texas; Head coach Les Miles, however, will wait until later in the week before making a decision on Williams’ status for this weekend
Big East
West Virginia
Junior starting CB Adam “Pac Man” Jones has been unable to practice all week and is currently listed as questionable for Saturday’s game versus Temple; Jones sprained his foot during last weekend’s contest versus Rutgers
Big Ten
Penn State
Senior starting safety Andrew Guman has a slightly collapsed lung and will have to sit out this week’s contest versus Northwestern; Guman suffered the injury during last week’s game at Ohio State, but could return to action next week; Junior Paul Cronin will get the start during Guman’s absence
Pac-10
Washington
Senior starting WR Charles Frederick, who has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, is doubtful for Saturday’s game against Arizona, and, according to head coach Keith Gilbertson, Frederick could miss the remainder of the season
SEC
Florida
As expected, sophomore starting LB Channing Crowder will miss this week’s game versus Vanderbilt; Crowder, who has been wearing a cast on his right foot, has a sprained arch and will continue to wear the cast for the remainder of the week; Head coach Ron Zook indicated that Crowder may still be able to play in the Gators’ final two games … AN MRI revealed a pulled abductor muscle in the groin of sophomore top backup TB DeShawn Wynn; The injury will keep Wynn out of action during Saturday’s game
Tennessee
Senior starting OT Michael Munoz, who missed last week’s South Carolina contest after suffering a concussion the previous week against Alabama, was working with the first-team during Wednesday’s practice and expects to play in Saturday’s home game versus Notre Dame
Minnesota (+6.5) @ Wisconsin
Anthony Davis and the Badgers play host to Minnesota as 6 1/2-point favorites. (Getty Images)
** The Badgers took last week’s bye to get healthy. Starting DE’s Erasmus James and Jonathon Welsh, both of whom sat out vs. Northwestern a few weeks ago, are both expected back to full strength this weekend. Also RB Anthony Davis was only at about 75% for the game vs. Northwestern due to a leg injury. He should be 100% by Saturday. Starting LB Reggie Cribbs, who has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, may also return.
** The Wisconsin players are constantly reminding each other of how it felt to lose @ Minnesota last year. This is a battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe and the winner from the previous year keeps it on their sidelines during the game. Last year, the Gophers kicked the winning field goal as time expired and then rushed Wisconsin’s sideline to take back the Axe. Many of the Badger players have talked about the “sick” feeling they had after that game. With this Saturday being UW’s last home game, Senior Day, the Axe situation, you can bet they will be more than focused.
** Minnesota has been really tough at home this year, however their Big Ten road record is now 0-3. Last week’s loss @ Indiana (30-21) was inexplicable. One of the best rush offenses in the country, Minnesota, had just 169 yards on the ground vs. the Hoosiers who have been terrible at stopping the run (Indiana had 238 on the ground). That was a week after the Gophs put up 318 yards rushing on Illinois who’s rush defense is very similar to Indiana’s. Minnesota had just SIX yards of total offense in the fourth quarter. This is definitely a tough team to figure out.
** What does a defense have to do to beat Minnesota? The answer seems rather obvious, however it has become even more glaring as of late. Take away the Gophs running game and let first year starter QB Bryan Cupito beat you. Cupito played fairly well early in the season which made it tough on defenses. As of late, Cupito has played poorly which has made it very tough for Minnesota’s offense to click. Their last 4 games, Cupito has completed only 37% of his passes. He has not completed more than 50% in a game since beating Northwestern over a month ago. Thus opposing defenses have really loaded up to stop the run and most have been fairly successful. Illinois was the only team to give up more than 200 yards rushing to Minnesota over the last four games and the Gophers have been outrushed in 3 of those 4 games.
Ohio State (+2) @ Michigan State
** The key to MSU’s turnaround, in our opinion, has been the play of QB Drew Stanton. He has been excellent both throwing and running the ball. Stanton took over the QB position for good during the second half of MSU’s game vs. Notre Dame in September. He was projected as a starter coming into the season but was bothered by a knee injury he suffered in last year’s bowl game. After starting 1-2, the Spartans have gone 3-2 since under the direction of Stanton. He is third in total offense in the Big Ten at 239 YPG and fifth in RUSHING. Unfortunately for MSU, Stanton will not play this weekend vs. Ohio State and could be out for the year after separating his shoulder in last week’s triple OT loss @ Michigan. He will be out for at least the next 2 to 3 weeks.
** The key to this Saturday’s game vs. OSU will be the mental state of the Spartans. If at full strength both physically and mentally, we have no doubt that MSU would have easily beaten a struggling Buckeye team. However, now with Stanton out and the way they lost last Saturday, it makes things much tougher for them. Leading 27-10 halfway through the fourth quarter, the Wolverines went on to score 17 points in just 3 minutes and 28 seconds to tie the game and take the wind out of MSU’s sails. Michigan State went onto lose in triple OT. The players were devastated after the game. Can they bounce back? That will be the key. If they are still down and talking about what could have been, OSU will probably beat them. We’ll get a gauge on MSU’s emotional state later in the week.
** The Buckeyes look like they may have jumpstarted their struggling offense the last few games scoring 31 on Indiana and 21 on Penn State. Not so fast. Last week vs. PSU, the Bucks had just 178 yards of TOTAL offense (PSU had 234). They scored only one offensive TD. The other two were on a punt return and an interception return. New starting QB only threw 8 passes in the game. Thus, last week’s score vs. Penn State was definitely deceiving.
** The Buckeyes leading rusher, Lydell Ross, who sat out the last two games will be able to play this Saturday after serving a two game suspension. His suspension gave OSU a chance to look at freshman Tony Pittman. Pittman performed very well rushing for 144 yards vs. Indiana. He then carried the ball just 7 times vs. the Nittany Lions for 22 yards. We expect Ross, Pittman and Maurice Hall to split carries this Saturday.
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Indiana (+2.5) @ Illinois
** The Hoosiers have really struggled vs. most Big Ten teams as of late, however they have had enormous problems in Champaign. Indiana has lost nine straight times @ Illinois and they haven’t won in Champaign since 1979. The Hoosiers also seem to struggle mightily coming of a straight up win. In fact, the game following IU’s last 17 wins, they are only 4-13 both straight up and vs. the number. Earlier this year Indiana beat a good Oregon team on the road (30-24) and then turned around and were blasted by a bad Kentucky team (51-32) the following week. Indiana beat Minnesota last weekend 30-21 setting up a historically poor situation for them this Saturday.
** Last week Indiana head coach Gerry DiNardo decided to spread out his carries from the tailback position rather than putting the load on one player. BenJarvus Green-Ellis had been carrying the bulk of the load this season with 128 more carries than second teamer Chris Taylor. Green-Ellis had been struggling as of late averaging under 2 yards per carry his last three games. The change worked last Saturday. The Hoosiers rushed for a season high 238 yards vs. Minnesota. Green-Ellis had 110 yards, Taylor rushed for 35 yards and Yamar Washington pitched in with 46. Expect DiNardo to keep the rotation going this weekend.
** One of Illinois’ “two” starting RB’s, Pierre Thomas (who is their leading rusher), did not carry the ball once last Saturday vs. Iowa. Because of lingering shoulder and ankle injuries, Thomas was only used very sparingly on special teams. Head coach Ron Turner said he plans on having Thomas back to full strength this Saturday where he will split time at the tailback spot with E.B. Halsey.
** Last Saturday, freshman Brad Bower got his second consecutive start in an Illini uniform. He started out well vs. Iowa throwing a TD pass in the first quarter. He ended the game 10 of 17 for 81 yards. However, because the Illini were struggling on offense, Ron Turner decided to pull Bower in the fourth quarter. He inserted former starter and SIXTH year senior Jon Beutjer. Beutjer played very well going 12 for 25 for 129 yards in the 4th quarter. However, Bower will get the start again this Saturday. Don’t be surprised if Turner goes to Beutjer again if the offense is struggling. Word is that Turner has to win this game to have any chance of keeping his job.
Anthony Davis and the Badgers play host to Minnesota as 6 1/2-point favorites. (Getty Images)
** The Badgers took last week’s bye to get healthy. Starting DE’s Erasmus James and Jonathon Welsh, both of whom sat out vs. Northwestern a few weeks ago, are both expected back to full strength this weekend. Also RB Anthony Davis was only at about 75% for the game vs. Northwestern due to a leg injury. He should be 100% by Saturday. Starting LB Reggie Cribbs, who has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, may also return.
** The Wisconsin players are constantly reminding each other of how it felt to lose @ Minnesota last year. This is a battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe and the winner from the previous year keeps it on their sidelines during the game. Last year, the Gophers kicked the winning field goal as time expired and then rushed Wisconsin’s sideline to take back the Axe. Many of the Badger players have talked about the “sick” feeling they had after that game. With this Saturday being UW’s last home game, Senior Day, the Axe situation, you can bet they will be more than focused.
** Minnesota has been really tough at home this year, however their Big Ten road record is now 0-3. Last week’s loss @ Indiana (30-21) was inexplicable. One of the best rush offenses in the country, Minnesota, had just 169 yards on the ground vs. the Hoosiers who have been terrible at stopping the run (Indiana had 238 on the ground). That was a week after the Gophs put up 318 yards rushing on Illinois who’s rush defense is very similar to Indiana’s. Minnesota had just SIX yards of total offense in the fourth quarter. This is definitely a tough team to figure out.
** What does a defense have to do to beat Minnesota? The answer seems rather obvious, however it has become even more glaring as of late. Take away the Gophs running game and let first year starter QB Bryan Cupito beat you. Cupito played fairly well early in the season which made it tough on defenses. As of late, Cupito has played poorly which has made it very tough for Minnesota’s offense to click. Their last 4 games, Cupito has completed only 37% of his passes. He has not completed more than 50% in a game since beating Northwestern over a month ago. Thus opposing defenses have really loaded up to stop the run and most have been fairly successful. Illinois was the only team to give up more than 200 yards rushing to Minnesota over the last four games and the Gophers have been outrushed in 3 of those 4 games.
Ohio State (+2) @ Michigan State
** The key to MSU’s turnaround, in our opinion, has been the play of QB Drew Stanton. He has been excellent both throwing and running the ball. Stanton took over the QB position for good during the second half of MSU’s game vs. Notre Dame in September. He was projected as a starter coming into the season but was bothered by a knee injury he suffered in last year’s bowl game. After starting 1-2, the Spartans have gone 3-2 since under the direction of Stanton. He is third in total offense in the Big Ten at 239 YPG and fifth in RUSHING. Unfortunately for MSU, Stanton will not play this weekend vs. Ohio State and could be out for the year after separating his shoulder in last week’s triple OT loss @ Michigan. He will be out for at least the next 2 to 3 weeks.
** The key to this Saturday’s game vs. OSU will be the mental state of the Spartans. If at full strength both physically and mentally, we have no doubt that MSU would have easily beaten a struggling Buckeye team. However, now with Stanton out and the way they lost last Saturday, it makes things much tougher for them. Leading 27-10 halfway through the fourth quarter, the Wolverines went on to score 17 points in just 3 minutes and 28 seconds to tie the game and take the wind out of MSU’s sails. Michigan State went onto lose in triple OT. The players were devastated after the game. Can they bounce back? That will be the key. If they are still down and talking about what could have been, OSU will probably beat them. We’ll get a gauge on MSU’s emotional state later in the week.
** The Buckeyes look like they may have jumpstarted their struggling offense the last few games scoring 31 on Indiana and 21 on Penn State. Not so fast. Last week vs. PSU, the Bucks had just 178 yards of TOTAL offense (PSU had 234). They scored only one offensive TD. The other two were on a punt return and an interception return. New starting QB only threw 8 passes in the game. Thus, last week’s score vs. Penn State was definitely deceiving.
** The Buckeyes leading rusher, Lydell Ross, who sat out the last two games will be able to play this Saturday after serving a two game suspension. His suspension gave OSU a chance to look at freshman Tony Pittman. Pittman performed very well rushing for 144 yards vs. Indiana. He then carried the ball just 7 times vs. the Nittany Lions for 22 yards. We expect Ross, Pittman and Maurice Hall to split carries this Saturday.
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Indiana (+2.5) @ Illinois
** The Hoosiers have really struggled vs. most Big Ten teams as of late, however they have had enormous problems in Champaign. Indiana has lost nine straight times @ Illinois and they haven’t won in Champaign since 1979. The Hoosiers also seem to struggle mightily coming of a straight up win. In fact, the game following IU’s last 17 wins, they are only 4-13 both straight up and vs. the number. Earlier this year Indiana beat a good Oregon team on the road (30-24) and then turned around and were blasted by a bad Kentucky team (51-32) the following week. Indiana beat Minnesota last weekend 30-21 setting up a historically poor situation for them this Saturday.
** Last week Indiana head coach Gerry DiNardo decided to spread out his carries from the tailback position rather than putting the load on one player. BenJarvus Green-Ellis had been carrying the bulk of the load this season with 128 more carries than second teamer Chris Taylor. Green-Ellis had been struggling as of late averaging under 2 yards per carry his last three games. The change worked last Saturday. The Hoosiers rushed for a season high 238 yards vs. Minnesota. Green-Ellis had 110 yards, Taylor rushed for 35 yards and Yamar Washington pitched in with 46. Expect DiNardo to keep the rotation going this weekend.
** One of Illinois’ “two” starting RB’s, Pierre Thomas (who is their leading rusher), did not carry the ball once last Saturday vs. Iowa. Because of lingering shoulder and ankle injuries, Thomas was only used very sparingly on special teams. Head coach Ron Turner said he plans on having Thomas back to full strength this Saturday where he will split time at the tailback spot with E.B. Halsey.
** Last Saturday, freshman Brad Bower got his second consecutive start in an Illini uniform. He started out well vs. Iowa throwing a TD pass in the first quarter. He ended the game 10 of 17 for 81 yards. However, because the Illini were struggling on offense, Ron Turner decided to pull Bower in the fourth quarter. He inserted former starter and SIXTH year senior Jon Beutjer. Beutjer played very well going 12 for 25 for 129 yards in the 4th quarter. However, Bower will get the start again this Saturday. Don’t be surprised if Turner goes to Beutjer again if the offense is struggling. Word is that Turner has to win this game to have any chance of keeping his job.
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Northwestern (+3.5) @ Penn State
** It looks like one of PSU’s top defensive players may not be available for this weekend’s game vs. Northwestern. Senior safety Andrew Guman was diagnosed with a chest injury in last week’s game @ Ohio State. Guman spent 5 hours in the emergency room at the Ohio State Medical Center after Saturday’s game. It was found that he had a collection of air in the space surrounding his lungs which can be the result of excessive trauma to the chest. Because flying could have made his situation worsen, he was forced to ride back to Happy Valley with his parents on Saturday night. He has not been cleared to practice as of Tuesday.
** PSU’s already struggling running game could take a hit this weekend. Backup tailback Austin Scott sustained a concussion last Saturday and his status is unknown for this weekend. Rodney Kinlaw, who also backs up starter Tony Hunt, went down with an ankle injury and didn’t return in the second half. If neither can play, the Lions will be very thin at tailback this weekend.
** The PSU defense continues to be outstanding. They have given up an average of just 15.8 PPG their last 5 games and LOST THEM ALL. That’s because their offense has averaged just 7 PPG during that five game span. The most points they’ve given up during the Big Ten season is 21 last week to OSU. Two of those TD’s given up were a punt return and an interception return. The Lions are currently second in total defense in the Big Ten, second in pass defense and third in scoring defense. You’d think a team with a defense this good would win some games. That tells you how bad their offense has been performing.
** Northwestern’s leading receiver, Mark Philmore, will be out for the remainder of the regular season. He could return if NU reaches a bowl game. He sprained his right knee last week vs. Purdue and is out for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Philmore ranks 14 nationally with 54 catches. NU’s second leading receiver has 29 catches. Obviously this is a big hit to the passing game of the Wildcats. Philmore is also a dangerous punt returner which is an added problem for Northwestern.
Purdue (NL) @ Iowa
** No line on this game as of Tuesday due to the unsure status of Purdue QB Kyle Orton. He sat for much of the second half last week vs. Northwestern and many thought he was being benched for a poor performance. Orton definitely suffered a fairly severe hip pointer the week before vs. Michigan and had little mobility. He had trouble turning his hips on passes which rendered him ineffective. If he can play this Saturday, he will start. While Brandon Kirsch is a good backup, Orton is still PU’s man.
** The Boilers offense which at one time looked like one of the best in the country has fallen off the map as of late. After putting up BIG numbers and going undefeated in their first four games of the season (averaging 47 PPG their first four), they are really struggling right now. Since their first four games, the Boiler have not topped the 20 point mark on offense and have a record of just 1-3. They are averaging just 17 PPG their last 4 which is a THIRTY POINT drop from where they were after game four. Don’t expect traveling to Iowa to be a remedy this weekend as the Hawkeyes have a very good defense especially at home.
** Iowa’s RB injuries are beginning to take on the life of their own. We’ve recapped their problems many times in this report. Well, they are worse this week than they’ve ever been. The Hawks are down to their FIFTH string tailback, Sam Brownlee who is a walk-on. Iowa’s top four tailbacks have all been lost for the season. Not only that, now the fullback position has taken some hits. Starter Champ Davis could be out for the season after injuring his knee @ Illinois. Another fullback, Aaron Mickens suffered a concussion last week and is also most likely out this Saturday. That leaves Iowa’s two deep in the offensive backfield looking like this, two walk-ons, a redshirt freshman and a true freshman. That could be tough
Northwestern (+3.5) @ Penn State
** It looks like one of PSU’s top defensive players may not be available for this weekend’s game vs. Northwestern. Senior safety Andrew Guman was diagnosed with a chest injury in last week’s game @ Ohio State. Guman spent 5 hours in the emergency room at the Ohio State Medical Center after Saturday’s game. It was found that he had a collection of air in the space surrounding his lungs which can be the result of excessive trauma to the chest. Because flying could have made his situation worsen, he was forced to ride back to Happy Valley with his parents on Saturday night. He has not been cleared to practice as of Tuesday.
** PSU’s already struggling running game could take a hit this weekend. Backup tailback Austin Scott sustained a concussion last Saturday and his status is unknown for this weekend. Rodney Kinlaw, who also backs up starter Tony Hunt, went down with an ankle injury and didn’t return in the second half. If neither can play, the Lions will be very thin at tailback this weekend.
** The PSU defense continues to be outstanding. They have given up an average of just 15.8 PPG their last 5 games and LOST THEM ALL. That’s because their offense has averaged just 7 PPG during that five game span. The most points they’ve given up during the Big Ten season is 21 last week to OSU. Two of those TD’s given up were a punt return and an interception return. The Lions are currently second in total defense in the Big Ten, second in pass defense and third in scoring defense. You’d think a team with a defense this good would win some games. That tells you how bad their offense has been performing.
** Northwestern’s leading receiver, Mark Philmore, will be out for the remainder of the regular season. He could return if NU reaches a bowl game. He sprained his right knee last week vs. Purdue and is out for at least 4 to 6 weeks. Philmore ranks 14 nationally with 54 catches. NU’s second leading receiver has 29 catches. Obviously this is a big hit to the passing game of the Wildcats. Philmore is also a dangerous punt returner which is an added problem for Northwestern.
Purdue (NL) @ Iowa
** No line on this game as of Tuesday due to the unsure status of Purdue QB Kyle Orton. He sat for much of the second half last week vs. Northwestern and many thought he was being benched for a poor performance. Orton definitely suffered a fairly severe hip pointer the week before vs. Michigan and had little mobility. He had trouble turning his hips on passes which rendered him ineffective. If he can play this Saturday, he will start. While Brandon Kirsch is a good backup, Orton is still PU’s man.
** The Boilers offense which at one time looked like one of the best in the country has fallen off the map as of late. After putting up BIG numbers and going undefeated in their first four games of the season (averaging 47 PPG their first four), they are really struggling right now. Since their first four games, the Boiler have not topped the 20 point mark on offense and have a record of just 1-3. They are averaging just 17 PPG their last 4 which is a THIRTY POINT drop from where they were after game four. Don’t expect traveling to Iowa to be a remedy this weekend as the Hawkeyes have a very good defense especially at home.
** Iowa’s RB injuries are beginning to take on the life of their own. We’ve recapped their problems many times in this report. Well, they are worse this week than they’ve ever been. The Hawks are down to their FIFTH string tailback, Sam Brownlee who is a walk-on. Iowa’s top four tailbacks have all been lost for the season. Not only that, now the fullback position has taken some hits. Starter Champ Davis could be out for the season after injuring his knee @ Illinois. Another fullback, Aaron Mickens suffered a concussion last week and is also most likely out this Saturday. That leaves Iowa’s two deep in the offensive backfield looking like this, two walk-ons, a redshirt freshman and a true freshman. That could be tough
Note: All trends are ATS (Against The Spread) unless noted otherwise. Over/Under s are ATS and read in Over (first) and Under (second) sequence. They are emphasized in all CAPS by the dominant result. Legend:
A = Away • ATS = Against The Spread • BB = Back to Back • Con = Conference • D = Dog • F = Favorite • Fav = Favorite • H = Home • L = Last • Opp = Opponent • Pts = Points • R = Road • Rev = Revenge • S/ = Since • SU = Straight Up • Y = Year < = Less Than • > = More Than
Tuesday, November 2
Toledo 5-0 w/rev off BB SU wins… 5-1 before N. Illinois… 6-3 L9 con dog… 1-6-1 away vs opp off DD SU win
MIAMI OH 6-0 Game Nine… 5-0 off SU win vs opp off BB SU wins… 7-1 home vs opp w/rev
Wednesday, November 3
South Florida 7-0 after score 17 < pts… 5-1 off DD SU loss… 8-2 off SU loss… 2-8 L10 when allow 20 > pts
UAB 0-4 home after score 35 > pts… 0-3-1 first BB home… 1-5 vs con opp off SU loss… 3-9 fav off SU loss
Thursday, November 4
Louisville 7-1 away vs .500 > con opp… 4-1 away w/rev off home… 39-8 when win SU away… 37-7 loss rev from LY
MEMPHIS SERIES: 4-1 L5 / Dog 10-1… 17-11 home off SUATS loss… 1-4 vs opp w/rev off DD SU win
Friday, November 5
Marshall 8-1-1 fav vs opp off BB SUATS wins… 10-2-1 dog or fav 7 < pts… 1-8 away vs opp w/rev off DD SU win
AKRON 5-1 home vs opp off SU win > 21 pts… 5-1 second BB home… 4-1 home w/rev vs opp off DD SU win
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North Texas 4-0 Game Nine… 8-1 vs < .500 opp off SU win… 14-6 vs con opp… 11-6 fav vs rev
UL LAFAYETTE SERIES: 0-4 L4… 4-1-1 second BB home… 0-6 w/rest… 5-8 dog off SU win
Saturday, November 6
Rutgers SERIES: 0-6 L6 / 0-4 L4 away… 4-1 first BB away… 5-2-1 L8 RD… 29-49 dog vs con opp
BOSTON COLL. 15-2 home off away vs opp off SU loss… 15-3 home vs con opp… 2-10-1 after Notre Dame
Duke SERIES: 1-3 L4… 7-1 dog 20 > pts… 19-58 when allow 38 > pts
FLORIDA ST. 10-2 ACC home finales… 9-2-1 HF > 24 pts off BB away
Minnesota 8-1 away vs opp off BB SU wins… 4-2 away vs opp w/rev… 1-8 LRG… 2-10 away vs con opp off DD SU win
WISCONSIN SERIES: 3-1 L4 / 3-1 L4 home… 18-0 when win SU w/con rev vs > .400 opp… 30-19 home off SU win… 11-2 LHG
Ohio State SERIES: 1-3 L4 / 3-1 L4 away… 9-3 RF 6 < pts –but- 2-10 L12 RF… 1-12 off BB SUATS wins
MICHIGAN ST 11-1 home in Nov w/rev… 24-4 dog when score > 21 pts
Indiana 0-3 vs opp w/rev… 5-30-1 when lose SU… 7-16-2 L25 RD… 30-49 Big 10 dog
ILLINOIS 9-1 Game Ten… 2-9 off DD SU loss… 6-16 home w/rev… 7-16 home off BB SU losses
Northwestern SERIES: 1-3 L4 / 0-3 L3 away … 25-6 away vs opp off SU loss… 16-6 dog vs rev… 1-10 before Michigan
PENN STATE SERIES: Host 6-1… 7-1 Game Nine… 1-12 L13 SU vs con opp
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Purdue 8-1 Game Nine… 0-6 last away… 1-10 away off away… 2-9 con RD w/Tiller
IOWA SERIES: 0-4 L4 21-4-1 home (13-1 L14)… 8-2 home off DD SU win
Clemson 0-4 Game Nine… 1-6 ACC dog 7 > pts
MIAMI FLA 4-11 L15 HF
Kansas State 13-3 before Colorado… 6-2 away vs opp w/rev… 3-10 dog 2 > pts vs opp w/rev
MISSOURI 7-1 after Nebraska… 9-3 home vs con opp… 7-3 L10 HF… 29-14 home off SU loss
Temple SERIES: 4-1 L5 / 6-0 L6 away / Visitor 6-1 … 15-1 away off BB ATS wins… 7-1 away w/rev…
WEST VIRGINIA 14-3 vs con opp… 12-3 L15 when score 30 > pts… 7-3 vs opp w/rev
Georgia 4-0-1 first BB away… 20-2 when win SU away vs con opp… 15-5 vs opp w/rev
KENTUCKY 10-3 double-digit dog… 4-1 first BB home… 3-8 L11 when lose SU home
Air Force SERIES: 6-1 L7 / 3-0 L3 away… 4-1 non con RF… 1-6 RF’s < 10 pts off SU loss
ARMY 0-8 HD vs non con opp… 2-7 L9 HD… Lost previous 2 games to AF by combined score of 92-18
Pittsburgh SERIES: 5-2 L7 / 3-8 L11 away… 8-2 after score 35 pts vs con opp… 2-24 when lose SU off BB SU wins
SYRACUSE 10-1 home w/rev off home… 18-2 home off home… 9-3 HF vs opp off BB SU wins
Virginia Tech 11-4 when score 30 > pts… 0-5 vs .400 < opp… 2-5 L7 RF
N. CAROLINA 1-6 HD vs .750 > opp… 2-8 LHG… *4-9 L13 HD… 8-15 when allow 30 > pts
Kent State 15-1 off BB home… 0-6 fav vs opp off SUATS loss… 1-6 vs opp w/rev… currently on 10-22 SU run
BUFFALO 1SERIES: Dog 3-1… 4-1 second LHG… 5-2 L7 as single-digit dog… 6-3 dog w/rev
Nebraska SERIES: 6-1 L7… 5-1 L6 RF… 55-40 fav vs rev… 3-20-1 away when allow 27 > pts IOWA STATE SERIES: Host 10-2… 8-1 home off SU win… 3-14 dog vs .500 > opp… McCARNEY: 28-46 dog
Colorado SERIES: 1-3 L4 / 5-2 L7 away… 0-4 after Texas… Last 2 meetings scoring: avg of 89.5 pts per game
KANSAS 4-2 L6 HD… 10-20 dog vs opp off SU loss… 7-14 L21 vs con opp… 20-38 w/rev
Baylor SERIES: 0-5 L5 / 1-5 L6 away… 1-7 Game Nine… 2-10 after A&M… 20-38 dog w/rev
TEXAS TECH SERIES: Fav 8-1… 46-6 when win SU home vs con opp… Won last 5 games by 50-10 average
Florida SERIES: 3-7 L10… ZOOK: 2-13 con fav (0-5 RF)… 4-11 L14 vs rev (0-4 away)… VANDERBILT 5-2 HD 11 < pts… 8-4 L12 off DD SU loss… 1-10 ATS homecoming games
Colorado St 19-2-1 pk or dog vs con opp… 9-2 after New Mexico… 16-4-1 RD… 13-5-1 w/con rev
UTAH SERIES: 1-5 L6 / 1-5 L6 home … 10-2 HF11 > pts
San Diego St SERIES: 1-6 L7 / 1-3 L4 away … 13-6 away off BB SU losses… 3-7 L10 when score < 20 pts
BYU 1-6 w/rest… 2-13 first BB home… 5-13 vs rev… 9-16 off SU win
Wyoming SERIES: 2-6 L8… 4-1 after Air Force… 24-16 dog w/rev
UNLV 0-5 after Utah… 1-7 L8 fav… 7-21 home vs con opp
Fresno State 0-5 Game Eight… 3-35 when lose SU vs con opp (0-22 off SU win)… 4-30 when lose SU off SU win
RICE SERIES: 3-1 L4… 8-1 w/rev vs con opp… 7-1-1 second LHG… 33-16 home vs con opp
Tulsa SERIES: Fav 5-1… 2-9 off BB SU losses vs opp off SUATS loss… 5-12 away vs rev
SMU SERIES: 4-1 L5 home… 0-5 vs .333 < opp… 4-50-1 when allow 28 > pts… 8-18-1 dog
Cincinnati SERIES: 3-1 L4 / 3-0 L3 away… 4-1 Game Nine… 8-3 RD with QB Guidugli
SOUTHEN MISS 5-2 L7 HF… 18-12 home vs rev… 25-15 home vs con opp… 1-5 w/rest
Oklahoma SERIES: 0-5 L5 away… 8-51 fav when allow 20 > pts (4-24 away)… 1-5 fav > 8 pts after Okie State
TEXAS A&M SERIES: Host 9-1… 77-0 revenge from ’03… 5-44 when allow > 28 pts
Georgia Tech SERIES: 9-2-1 L12 / 4-1 L5 away… 11-6 dog vs rev
NC STATE 7-3 fav off BB SU losses… 2-4 after Clemson… 4-8 L12 HF
Maryland SERIES: 5-1 L6 / 9-3 L12 away… 19-6 vs rev… *19-9 vs ACC… 12-6 L18 road games
VIRGINIA 12-1-1 home off BB ATS losses… 12-3 w/rev… 17-6 L23 home… 3-11 fav after score 35 > pts
Notre Dame 6-0 dog w/rest –but- 1-5 w/rest off SU loss… WILLINGHAM: Career 30-18 away / 34-20 dog
TENNESSEE SERIES: 3-0 L3… 7-1 before Vanderbilt… 18-12 home vs opp off SU loss… 2-14 home vs .600 > opp
Mississippi St. 2-30 when lose SU vs opp off SU loss… Current 8-22 ATS run… 3-16 SEC dog
ALABAMA SERIES: 2-7 L9 / 1-4 L5 home … 7-2-1 L10 after Tenn… 0-5 L5 second LHG
Arizona SERIES: 4-0 L4 / 4-0 L4 away… Current 3-21 SU run (8-15 ATS)
WASHINGTON 0-8-1 first BB home… 1-7-1 fav off SUATS loss… 3-16-1 con HF… 2-11-1 home off SU away loss
Oregon 4-0 before UCLA… 8-4 away off BB SU ATS wins… 3-12 vs opp w/rev off SUATS win CALIFORNIA 1-4 second BB home… 2-12 con fav vs opp off SUATS win… 5-16 con fav w/rev
A = Away • ATS = Against The Spread • BB = Back to Back • Con = Conference • D = Dog • F = Favorite • Fav = Favorite • H = Home • L = Last • Opp = Opponent • Pts = Points • R = Road • Rev = Revenge • S/ = Since • SU = Straight Up • Y = Year < = Less Than • > = More Than
Tuesday, November 2
Toledo 5-0 w/rev off BB SU wins… 5-1 before N. Illinois… 6-3 L9 con dog… 1-6-1 away vs opp off DD SU win
MIAMI OH 6-0 Game Nine… 5-0 off SU win vs opp off BB SU wins… 7-1 home vs opp w/rev
Wednesday, November 3
South Florida 7-0 after score 17 < pts… 5-1 off DD SU loss… 8-2 off SU loss… 2-8 L10 when allow 20 > pts
UAB 0-4 home after score 35 > pts… 0-3-1 first BB home… 1-5 vs con opp off SU loss… 3-9 fav off SU loss
Thursday, November 4
Louisville 7-1 away vs .500 > con opp… 4-1 away w/rev off home… 39-8 when win SU away… 37-7 loss rev from LY
MEMPHIS SERIES: 4-1 L5 / Dog 10-1… 17-11 home off SUATS loss… 1-4 vs opp w/rev off DD SU win
Friday, November 5
Marshall 8-1-1 fav vs opp off BB SUATS wins… 10-2-1 dog or fav 7 < pts… 1-8 away vs opp w/rev off DD SU win
AKRON 5-1 home vs opp off SU win > 21 pts… 5-1 second BB home… 4-1 home w/rev vs opp off DD SU win
ADDED GAME
North Texas 4-0 Game Nine… 8-1 vs < .500 opp off SU win… 14-6 vs con opp… 11-6 fav vs rev
UL LAFAYETTE SERIES: 0-4 L4… 4-1-1 second BB home… 0-6 w/rest… 5-8 dog off SU win
Saturday, November 6
Rutgers SERIES: 0-6 L6 / 0-4 L4 away… 4-1 first BB away… 5-2-1 L8 RD… 29-49 dog vs con opp
BOSTON COLL. 15-2 home off away vs opp off SU loss… 15-3 home vs con opp… 2-10-1 after Notre Dame
Duke SERIES: 1-3 L4… 7-1 dog 20 > pts… 19-58 when allow 38 > pts
FLORIDA ST. 10-2 ACC home finales… 9-2-1 HF > 24 pts off BB away
Minnesota 8-1 away vs opp off BB SU wins… 4-2 away vs opp w/rev… 1-8 LRG… 2-10 away vs con opp off DD SU win
WISCONSIN SERIES: 3-1 L4 / 3-1 L4 home… 18-0 when win SU w/con rev vs > .400 opp… 30-19 home off SU win… 11-2 LHG
Ohio State SERIES: 1-3 L4 / 3-1 L4 away… 9-3 RF 6 < pts –but- 2-10 L12 RF… 1-12 off BB SUATS wins
MICHIGAN ST 11-1 home in Nov w/rev… 24-4 dog when score > 21 pts
Indiana 0-3 vs opp w/rev… 5-30-1 when lose SU… 7-16-2 L25 RD… 30-49 Big 10 dog
ILLINOIS 9-1 Game Ten… 2-9 off DD SU loss… 6-16 home w/rev… 7-16 home off BB SU losses
Northwestern SERIES: 1-3 L4 / 0-3 L3 away … 25-6 away vs opp off SU loss… 16-6 dog vs rev… 1-10 before Michigan
PENN STATE SERIES: Host 6-1… 7-1 Game Nine… 1-12 L13 SU vs con opp
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Purdue 8-1 Game Nine… 0-6 last away… 1-10 away off away… 2-9 con RD w/Tiller
IOWA SERIES: 0-4 L4 21-4-1 home (13-1 L14)… 8-2 home off DD SU win
Clemson 0-4 Game Nine… 1-6 ACC dog 7 > pts
MIAMI FLA 4-11 L15 HF
Kansas State 13-3 before Colorado… 6-2 away vs opp w/rev… 3-10 dog 2 > pts vs opp w/rev
MISSOURI 7-1 after Nebraska… 9-3 home vs con opp… 7-3 L10 HF… 29-14 home off SU loss
Temple SERIES: 4-1 L5 / 6-0 L6 away / Visitor 6-1 … 15-1 away off BB ATS wins… 7-1 away w/rev…
WEST VIRGINIA 14-3 vs con opp… 12-3 L15 when score 30 > pts… 7-3 vs opp w/rev
Georgia 4-0-1 first BB away… 20-2 when win SU away vs con opp… 15-5 vs opp w/rev
KENTUCKY 10-3 double-digit dog… 4-1 first BB home… 3-8 L11 when lose SU home
Air Force SERIES: 6-1 L7 / 3-0 L3 away… 4-1 non con RF… 1-6 RF’s < 10 pts off SU loss
ARMY 0-8 HD vs non con opp… 2-7 L9 HD… Lost previous 2 games to AF by combined score of 92-18
Pittsburgh SERIES: 5-2 L7 / 3-8 L11 away… 8-2 after score 35 pts vs con opp… 2-24 when lose SU off BB SU wins
SYRACUSE 10-1 home w/rev off home… 18-2 home off home… 9-3 HF vs opp off BB SU wins
Virginia Tech 11-4 when score 30 > pts… 0-5 vs .400 < opp… 2-5 L7 RF
N. CAROLINA 1-6 HD vs .750 > opp… 2-8 LHG… *4-9 L13 HD… 8-15 when allow 30 > pts
Kent State 15-1 off BB home… 0-6 fav vs opp off SUATS loss… 1-6 vs opp w/rev… currently on 10-22 SU run
BUFFALO 1SERIES: Dog 3-1… 4-1 second LHG… 5-2 L7 as single-digit dog… 6-3 dog w/rev
Nebraska SERIES: 6-1 L7… 5-1 L6 RF… 55-40 fav vs rev… 3-20-1 away when allow 27 > pts IOWA STATE SERIES: Host 10-2… 8-1 home off SU win… 3-14 dog vs .500 > opp… McCARNEY: 28-46 dog
Colorado SERIES: 1-3 L4 / 5-2 L7 away… 0-4 after Texas… Last 2 meetings scoring: avg of 89.5 pts per game
KANSAS 4-2 L6 HD… 10-20 dog vs opp off SU loss… 7-14 L21 vs con opp… 20-38 w/rev
Baylor SERIES: 0-5 L5 / 1-5 L6 away… 1-7 Game Nine… 2-10 after A&M… 20-38 dog w/rev
TEXAS TECH SERIES: Fav 8-1… 46-6 when win SU home vs con opp… Won last 5 games by 50-10 average
Florida SERIES: 3-7 L10… ZOOK: 2-13 con fav (0-5 RF)… 4-11 L14 vs rev (0-4 away)… VANDERBILT 5-2 HD 11 < pts… 8-4 L12 off DD SU loss… 1-10 ATS homecoming games
Colorado St 19-2-1 pk or dog vs con opp… 9-2 after New Mexico… 16-4-1 RD… 13-5-1 w/con rev
UTAH SERIES: 1-5 L6 / 1-5 L6 home … 10-2 HF11 > pts
San Diego St SERIES: 1-6 L7 / 1-3 L4 away … 13-6 away off BB SU losses… 3-7 L10 when score < 20 pts
BYU 1-6 w/rest… 2-13 first BB home… 5-13 vs rev… 9-16 off SU win
Wyoming SERIES: 2-6 L8… 4-1 after Air Force… 24-16 dog w/rev
UNLV 0-5 after Utah… 1-7 L8 fav… 7-21 home vs con opp
Fresno State 0-5 Game Eight… 3-35 when lose SU vs con opp (0-22 off SU win)… 4-30 when lose SU off SU win
RICE SERIES: 3-1 L4… 8-1 w/rev vs con opp… 7-1-1 second LHG… 33-16 home vs con opp
Tulsa SERIES: Fav 5-1… 2-9 off BB SU losses vs opp off SUATS loss… 5-12 away vs rev
SMU SERIES: 4-1 L5 home… 0-5 vs .333 < opp… 4-50-1 when allow 28 > pts… 8-18-1 dog
Cincinnati SERIES: 3-1 L4 / 3-0 L3 away… 4-1 Game Nine… 8-3 RD with QB Guidugli
SOUTHEN MISS 5-2 L7 HF… 18-12 home vs rev… 25-15 home vs con opp… 1-5 w/rest
Oklahoma SERIES: 0-5 L5 away… 8-51 fav when allow 20 > pts (4-24 away)… 1-5 fav > 8 pts after Okie State
TEXAS A&M SERIES: Host 9-1… 77-0 revenge from ’03… 5-44 when allow > 28 pts
Georgia Tech SERIES: 9-2-1 L12 / 4-1 L5 away… 11-6 dog vs rev
NC STATE 7-3 fav off BB SU losses… 2-4 after Clemson… 4-8 L12 HF
Maryland SERIES: 5-1 L6 / 9-3 L12 away… 19-6 vs rev… *19-9 vs ACC… 12-6 L18 road games
VIRGINIA 12-1-1 home off BB ATS losses… 12-3 w/rev… 17-6 L23 home… 3-11 fav after score 35 > pts
Notre Dame 6-0 dog w/rest –but- 1-5 w/rest off SU loss… WILLINGHAM: Career 30-18 away / 34-20 dog
TENNESSEE SERIES: 3-0 L3… 7-1 before Vanderbilt… 18-12 home vs opp off SU loss… 2-14 home vs .600 > opp
Mississippi St. 2-30 when lose SU vs opp off SU loss… Current 8-22 ATS run… 3-16 SEC dog
ALABAMA SERIES: 2-7 L9 / 1-4 L5 home … 7-2-1 L10 after Tenn… 0-5 L5 second LHG
Arizona SERIES: 4-0 L4 / 4-0 L4 away… Current 3-21 SU run (8-15 ATS)
WASHINGTON 0-8-1 first BB home… 1-7-1 fav off SUATS loss… 3-16-1 con HF… 2-11-1 home off SU away loss
Oregon 4-0 before UCLA… 8-4 away off BB SU ATS wins… 3-12 vs opp w/rev off SUATS win CALIFORNIA 1-4 second BB home… 2-12 con fav vs opp off SUATS win… 5-16 con fav w/rev
Washington St SERIES: 4-1 L5… 4-0 first BB away… 3-12 off DD loss vs opp w/rev… 9-16 dog vs rev
UCLA SERIES: Host 6-1… 2-18-1 w/con rev when allow 28 > pts… 12-19 home w/rev
USC 9-1 November w/Carroll… 18-3 off BB SU wins… *11-3 away vs con opp… 10-3 DD RF
OREGON ST. SERIES: 3-13 L16 / 1-5 L6 home … 13-2 home off SU win 6 > pts… 10-2 home w/rev vs con opp
W. Michigan SU winner in WMU games 37-10-1… 4-1-1 Game Nine… 1-11 w/rev… 1-8 vs .500 > opp off BB SU wins
BOWLING GRN SERIES: 1-3 L4… 13-5 home off SU win… 18-8 home vs con opp… 1-4 DD home fav off con opp
Ohio 1-5 L6 con RF… 2-6 away vs .400 < opp… 4-9-1 away vs rev
C. FLORIDA Current 3-16 ATS streak… 2-10 vs .500 > opp… 2-10 off SUATS loss… *2-8 off DD SU loss
C. Michigan 4-0 fav vs opp w/rev… 4-10 away off SU win
E. MICHIGAN SERIES: Dog 1-3 L4… 1-3 after Bowling Green
East Carolina SERIES: 3-1 L4… 3-22 when lose SU away & allow 24 > pts
HOUSTON 3-14 vs con opp w/rev… 3-9 fav 2 > pts vs con opp… 2-9 L11 DD fav… 1-4 Game Nine
Stanford SERIES: 5-1 L6 –but- visitor 0-4… 4-9-1 L14 RD
ARIZONA ST 8-2 first BB home… KOETTER: 18-3 ATS in SU wins at ASU / Career 22-9 ATS home
Arkansas 14-3 regular season dog when score 21 > pts… 1-8 off SU loss w/rest… 9-19 away vs rev
S. CAROLINA SERIES: 1-5 L6 –but- fav 9-1… 19-4 when win SU off SU loss… 2-11 LHG
Navy 28-3 when win SU as fav… 9-1 last road… 13-2 away off SU home win… 2-5 off BB SU wins vs opp w/rev
TULANE SERIES: 2-9 L11 / 1-3 L4 home … 1-10 dog 4 > pts vs non con opp… 3-14 Game Eight
Oklahoma St. SERIES: 1-4 L5… 18-11 away w/rev… 5-12 L17 RD
TEXAS 0-6 DD fav off BB SUATS wins… 2-8 fav 10 < pts… 6-10 L16 HF
San Jose St 12-7-1 L20 vs con opp… 1-6-1 RD’s < 10 pts… 2-5-1 L8 RD
NEVADA 19-2 when win SU… 9-5 L14 home… 1-5 L6 vs rev
Louisiana Tech 1-5 away w/rest… 2-7-1 vs foe off DD loss… 5-8-1 away off SU loss
HAWAII 2-15 fav when allow 30 > pts… 3-15 fav < 7 pts… 1-4 single home games
ADDED GAMES
Florida Atlantic 5-0 SU away this season... 16-2 SU L18 games
TROY ST 6-1 when score 24 > pts… 9-4 when allow < 24 pts… 2-6 L8 vs Sun Belt opp
Arkansas St. SERIES: 4-1 L5… 10-3 dog 14 < pts… 7-2 L9 con away game… 6-2 L8 games ATS
IDAHO SERIES: Fav 1-4… 4-9 fav off SU loss… 6-11 vs con opp
Utah State 3-0 Game Nine… 3-0 before Arkansas St… *Current 1-9 ATS run… 10-21-1 L32 away
UL-MONROE 10-4 off SU loss vs con opp… 4-2 home w/rev… 0-3 after after N. Texas… 2-6 L8 fav
Mid Tenn State 6-0 off BB home… 2-4 away vs rev… 8-12-1 vs con opp
NEW MEX ST. 8-1 HD’s w/Samuel –but- 1-12 con fav… 1-5 second BB home… 2-11 off SU win
UCLA SERIES: Host 6-1… 2-18-1 w/con rev when allow 28 > pts… 12-19 home w/rev
USC 9-1 November w/Carroll… 18-3 off BB SU wins… *11-3 away vs con opp… 10-3 DD RF
OREGON ST. SERIES: 3-13 L16 / 1-5 L6 home … 13-2 home off SU win 6 > pts… 10-2 home w/rev vs con opp
W. Michigan SU winner in WMU games 37-10-1… 4-1-1 Game Nine… 1-11 w/rev… 1-8 vs .500 > opp off BB SU wins
BOWLING GRN SERIES: 1-3 L4… 13-5 home off SU win… 18-8 home vs con opp… 1-4 DD home fav off con opp
Ohio 1-5 L6 con RF… 2-6 away vs .400 < opp… 4-9-1 away vs rev
C. FLORIDA Current 3-16 ATS streak… 2-10 vs .500 > opp… 2-10 off SUATS loss… *2-8 off DD SU loss
C. Michigan 4-0 fav vs opp w/rev… 4-10 away off SU win
E. MICHIGAN SERIES: Dog 1-3 L4… 1-3 after Bowling Green
East Carolina SERIES: 3-1 L4… 3-22 when lose SU away & allow 24 > pts
HOUSTON 3-14 vs con opp w/rev… 3-9 fav 2 > pts vs con opp… 2-9 L11 DD fav… 1-4 Game Nine
Stanford SERIES: 5-1 L6 –but- visitor 0-4… 4-9-1 L14 RD
ARIZONA ST 8-2 first BB home… KOETTER: 18-3 ATS in SU wins at ASU / Career 22-9 ATS home
Arkansas 14-3 regular season dog when score 21 > pts… 1-8 off SU loss w/rest… 9-19 away vs rev
S. CAROLINA SERIES: 1-5 L6 –but- fav 9-1… 19-4 when win SU off SU loss… 2-11 LHG
Navy 28-3 when win SU as fav… 9-1 last road… 13-2 away off SU home win… 2-5 off BB SU wins vs opp w/rev
TULANE SERIES: 2-9 L11 / 1-3 L4 home … 1-10 dog 4 > pts vs non con opp… 3-14 Game Eight
Oklahoma St. SERIES: 1-4 L5… 18-11 away w/rev… 5-12 L17 RD
TEXAS 0-6 DD fav off BB SUATS wins… 2-8 fav 10 < pts… 6-10 L16 HF
San Jose St 12-7-1 L20 vs con opp… 1-6-1 RD’s < 10 pts… 2-5-1 L8 RD
NEVADA 19-2 when win SU… 9-5 L14 home… 1-5 L6 vs rev
Louisiana Tech 1-5 away w/rest… 2-7-1 vs foe off DD loss… 5-8-1 away off SU loss
HAWAII 2-15 fav when allow 30 > pts… 3-15 fav < 7 pts… 1-4 single home games
ADDED GAMES
Florida Atlantic 5-0 SU away this season... 16-2 SU L18 games
TROY ST 6-1 when score 24 > pts… 9-4 when allow < 24 pts… 2-6 L8 vs Sun Belt opp
Arkansas St. SERIES: 4-1 L5… 10-3 dog 14 < pts… 7-2 L9 con away game… 6-2 L8 games ATS
IDAHO SERIES: Fav 1-4… 4-9 fav off SU loss… 6-11 vs con opp
Utah State 3-0 Game Nine… 3-0 before Arkansas St… *Current 1-9 ATS run… 10-21-1 L32 away
UL-MONROE 10-4 off SU loss vs con opp… 4-2 home w/rev… 0-3 after after N. Texas… 2-6 L8 fav
Mid Tenn State 6-0 off BB home… 2-4 away vs rev… 8-12-1 vs con opp
NEW MEX ST. 8-1 HD’s w/Samuel –but- 1-12 con fav… 1-5 second BB home… 2-11 off SU win
Today's top story ... Penn State's Mills to play
Senior QB Zach Mills, who sat out last weekend’s game due to a concussion, has been cleared to play in Saturday’s game versus Northwestern and is expected to start; With Mills back at the helm, junior Michael Robinson was back practicing with the receivers this week; True freshman Anthony Morelli is expected to be the top backup this weekend
ACC
Miami
Some lineup changes will be on display during the Canes’ Saturday night contest against Clemson; Senior starting DT Santonio Thomas is out (knee), so sophomore starting DE Baraka Atkins moves inside to replace Thomas, while sophomore Bryan Pata takes over Atkins starting spot at DE; Junior starting MLB Leon Williams has been replaced in the starting lineup by junior Roger McIntosh, who moves over from his strongside spot, while redshirt freshman Jon Beason takes over for McIntosh … Redshirt freshman starting TE Greg Olson, who fractured his left wrist during last weekend’s loss to North Carolina, is sporting a soft cast on his arm, but is still expected to play on Saturday
Big Ten
Ohio State
Senior starting TB Lydell Ross has been cleared of allegations, which stated that he used fake in-house money at a local strip club on Oct. 17; Ross, who was suspended for the Indiana game and did not play during last week’s win over Penn State, is expected to play against Michigan State this Saturday
Purdue
Junior starting LB Bobby Iwuchukwu suffered an injury to his right knee during last week’s game versus Northwestern and is expected to miss the rest of the season; True freshman Cliff Avril will take over Iwuchukwu’s starting role
C-USA
East Carolina
Sophomore starting QB James Pinkney (leg), sophomore starting center Hunter Wood (shoulder), and junior top backup OG Trey Magee (face) were injured in an automobile accident on Wednesday night, and each player is questionable for Saturday’s game at Houston; Police found an open alcoholic beverage container inside the vehicle, but Magee, the driver, passed the roadside sobriety test
Mountain West
San Diego State
The O-line woes continue for the Aztecs, as junior starting RG Chris Pino will sit out Saturday’s game versus BYU after suffering his second concussion of the season last week versus Utah; Pino failed a neurological test, and could possibly miss the remainder of the season if his condition does not improve; Redshirt freshman Mike Kravetz will get the start in Pino’s absence … Redshirt freshman starting RT Will Robinson is questionable due to a nagging nerve injury in his shoulder
Pac-10
UCLA
Junior starting center Mike McCloskey has missed practice time this week due to post-concussion symptoms and is questionable for Saturday’s game versus Washington State; According to head coach Karl Dorrell stated that McCloskey would not play unless his headaches stop before tomorrow; If McCloskey is unable to go, sophomore Robert Chai would get the start
Senior QB Zach Mills, who sat out last weekend’s game due to a concussion, has been cleared to play in Saturday’s game versus Northwestern and is expected to start; With Mills back at the helm, junior Michael Robinson was back practicing with the receivers this week; True freshman Anthony Morelli is expected to be the top backup this weekend
ACC
Miami
Some lineup changes will be on display during the Canes’ Saturday night contest against Clemson; Senior starting DT Santonio Thomas is out (knee), so sophomore starting DE Baraka Atkins moves inside to replace Thomas, while sophomore Bryan Pata takes over Atkins starting spot at DE; Junior starting MLB Leon Williams has been replaced in the starting lineup by junior Roger McIntosh, who moves over from his strongside spot, while redshirt freshman Jon Beason takes over for McIntosh … Redshirt freshman starting TE Greg Olson, who fractured his left wrist during last weekend’s loss to North Carolina, is sporting a soft cast on his arm, but is still expected to play on Saturday
Big Ten
Ohio State
Senior starting TB Lydell Ross has been cleared of allegations, which stated that he used fake in-house money at a local strip club on Oct. 17; Ross, who was suspended for the Indiana game and did not play during last week’s win over Penn State, is expected to play against Michigan State this Saturday
Purdue
Junior starting LB Bobby Iwuchukwu suffered an injury to his right knee during last week’s game versus Northwestern and is expected to miss the rest of the season; True freshman Cliff Avril will take over Iwuchukwu’s starting role
C-USA
East Carolina
Sophomore starting QB James Pinkney (leg), sophomore starting center Hunter Wood (shoulder), and junior top backup OG Trey Magee (face) were injured in an automobile accident on Wednesday night, and each player is questionable for Saturday’s game at Houston; Police found an open alcoholic beverage container inside the vehicle, but Magee, the driver, passed the roadside sobriety test
Mountain West
San Diego State
The O-line woes continue for the Aztecs, as junior starting RG Chris Pino will sit out Saturday’s game versus BYU after suffering his second concussion of the season last week versus Utah; Pino failed a neurological test, and could possibly miss the remainder of the season if his condition does not improve; Redshirt freshman Mike Kravetz will get the start in Pino’s absence … Redshirt freshman starting RT Will Robinson is questionable due to a nagging nerve injury in his shoulder
Pac-10
UCLA
Junior starting center Mike McCloskey has missed practice time this week due to post-concussion symptoms and is questionable for Saturday’s game versus Washington State; According to head coach Karl Dorrell stated that McCloskey would not play unless his headaches stop before tomorrow; If McCloskey is unable to go, sophomore Robert Chai would get the start
