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ATS Trends
Rutgers

Scarlet Knights are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Scarlet Knights are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Scarlet Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
Scarlet Knights are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Scarlet Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
Scarlet Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Scarlet Knights are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Scarlet Knights are 4-9 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Ohio State

Buckeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Buckeyes are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends
Rutgers

Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 18-6 in Scarlet Knights last 24 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Scarlet Knights last 7 games in September.
Under is 35-17 in Scarlet Knights last 52 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Ohio State

Over is 7-0 in Buckeyes last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Buckeyes last 11 conference games.
Over is 8-2 in Buckeyes last 10 games following a straight up win.
Under is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games following a ATS win.
Over is 7-2 in Buckeyes last 9 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 9-3 in Buckeyes last 12 games overall.
Over is 9-3 in Buckeyes last 12 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 home games.
Over is 5-2 in Buckeyes last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head to Head

Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Scarlet Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

 

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Preview: East Tennessee State at Tennessee



First-year and first-time head coaches who are familiar with each other square off Saturday when Tennessee hosts FCS member East Tennessee State in the Volunteer State teams' first meeting. Tennessee coach Randy Pruitt and the Buccaneers' Randy Sanders worked together as assistants at Florida State in 2013 with Pruitt the defensive coordinator and Sanders the running backs coach.

"I'm sure he is familiar with us, definitely on the defensive side,'' Pruitt told reporters. "We are probably a little familiar with him on the offensive side. It will be fun to compete and play, and we are looking forward to it." The Volunteers were routed by No. 17 West Virginia 40-14 last week and Pruitt hinted that senior Keller Chryst, a transfer from Stanford, will see time at quarterback after sophomore Jarrett Guarantano passed for 172 yards with only one reception longer than 20 yards versus the Mountaineers. Sanders, a former backup quarterback and assistant coach for seven years at Tennessee, guided the Buccaneers to a 28-7 victory over Division II Mars Hill last week. When asked what might happen if ETSU pulled an upset Saturday, Sanders told reporters: "I'd have that goalpost thrown over my shoulder coming back up the interstate. I wouldn't be riding no bus. I'd be walking, probably naked, with that thing over my shoulder."

TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: None

ABOUT ETSU (1-0): Junior quarterback Logan Marchi, a transfer from Temple, completed 17-of-29 for 273 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns against Mars Hill. Freshman running Quay Holmes made a splash in his collegiate debut with 118 yards and a TD on 17 carries. Junior wide receiver Quan Harrison caught five passes for 112 yards -- both career bests -- including a 30-yard TD catch and a 55-yard reception after entering with 11 catches for 108 yards and zero scores.

ABOUT TENNESSEE (0-1): Sophomore running back Tim Jordan served notice that he will be a force to reckon with out of the backfield, recording 118 yards and his first career touchdown on 20 carries against West Virginia after totaling 52 yards as a freshman. Junior wide receiver Marquez Callaway, who also handles the punt return duties, caught a career-high seven passes for 85 yards last week. Junior linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr., a former all-SEC freshman pick who missed the 2017 season with a knee injury, recorded a career-high 10 tackles versus West Virginia.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Volunteers have won 22 of their past 23 home openers with the loss coming to Oklahoma in 2015, when the Sooners were a College Football Playoff semifinalist.

2. The Buccaneers, who play in the Southern Conference, are 12-22 since the football program was restored in 2015 after an 11-year hiatus.

3. Tennessee has won 13 straight games against in-state non-conference opponents -- its last loss was to Memphis 21-17 in 1996 -- and is 70-3-2 in such contests.

PREDICTION: Tennessee 42, East Tennessee State 7

 

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Preview: Lamar at Texas Tech



Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury expects his Red Raiders to give a better showing when they host FCS opponent Lamar in Saturday's home opener. A porous defense and too many mental mistakes led to a disappointing 47-27 loss to Ole Miss last week.

"Frustrated and embarrassed the way that game went," Kingsbury said during Monday's conference call. "It isn't who we want to be as a football team. When you're playing a talented team like Ole Miss Week 1 and you make all those Week 1 mistakes like that you're going to get exposed and that's what happened." If questions about a defense that allowed 546 yards weren't enough, the Red Raiders are also unsure of their quarterback situation. Starter McLane Carter left with a high-ankle sprain during the game's third drive and is a game-time decision, according to Kingsbury. The Cardinals, who used four quarterbacks in their 70-7 win against NAIA's Kentucky Christian, rushed for 409 yards and seven touchdowns.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, FSN. LINE: None

ABOUT LAMAR (1-0): Starter Darrel Colbert Jr. (12-of-15 for 179 yards and three touchdowns) rushed for 61 yards and a score. Backup quarterbacks Jordan Hoy (101 rushing yards and two TDs) and Adam Morse (67 rushing yards and a score) led the Cardinals in rushing while each completed their only pass attempts. Derrion Randle added two more rushing touchdowns and the Cardinals forced four turnovers.

ABOUT TEXAS TECH (0-1): Carter went 4-of-7 for 49 yards before his injury and freshman Alan Bowman (29-of-49 for 273 yards, TD) along with sophomore Jett Duffey will split reps in practice until he is healthy. Sophomore Da'Leon Ward rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns before giving way to Tre King (13 carries, 31 yards) in the fourth quarter. Defensive backs Vaughnte Dorsey (who will miss Saturday's first half) and Desmon Smith were ejected for targeting penalties, hurting a defense already without senior Jah'Shawn Johnson (shoulder).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Texas Tech has forced a turnover in 15 consecutive games, ranked fourth nationally behind Oklahoma State (28), Central Florida (20) and Memphis (17).

2. The Red Raiders average 51.8 points against FCS opponents with a 21-1 all-time record. The lone loss came against North Texas in 1988.

3. Ward, who redshirted last season, recorded his fifth straight game with at least 80 rushing yards dating back to the 2016 season.

PREDICTION: Texas Tech 52, Lamar 16

 

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Preview: Southern Illinois at Ole Miss



Ole Miss running back Scottie Phillips hopes for another big debut in the Rebels' home opener against Southern Illinois on Saturday. The junior college transfer ran for 204 yards and two scores in his Ole Miss debut, much to the delight of his teammates.

"He put himself on the map," senior quarterback Jordan Ta'amu told reporters. "He's on the radar." Phillips' decisive and physical running style gives the Rebels a nice compliment to a talented group of receivers that combined for 22 catches and two scores. Ta'amu looked comfortable spreading the ball and had no turnovers, which will be important against Southern Illinois. The Salukis, who are 3-30 against FBS opponents, had three defensive touchdowns in its season-opening win against Murray State.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: None

ABOUT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (1-0): Safety Jeremy Chinn, who has created 10 turnovers in his past 13 games, forced two of the four fumbles while Withney Simon and Airan Reed (a tipped ball in the end zone for a touchdown) had interceptions. Senior quarterback Sam Straub, returning from a wrist injury that cut short his 2017 season, went 16-of-29 for 107 yards and a touchdown. The Salukis ran for 295 yards, led by junior D.J. Davis' 127.

ABOUT OLE MISS (1-0): Ta'amu threw for 336 yards and two touchdowns, and had five completions of more than 20 yards. A.J. Brown had seven catches for 93 yards and a score, and D.K. Metcalf added four receptions for another 81 and the other touchdown. Senior safety Zedrick Woods had nine tackles as the Ole Miss defense stopped Texas Tech on all three fourth-down attempts.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Ole Miss CB Jaylon Jones - who had seven tackles and a 94-yard kickoff return touchdown in the opener - is out for the season with a torn ACL, coach Matt Luke said Monday.

2. Phillips is the eighth Rebel to run for more than 200 yards in school history and the first since 2010.

3. Ole Miss WR DaMarkus Lodge (six catches, 96 yards) showed concussion symptoms Sunday and is day-to-day in the concussion protocol.

PREDICTION: Ole Miss 54, Southern Illinois 17

 

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Preview: North Dakota at Washington



Washington started its season with a strong test and now the No. 11 Huskies get a softer opponent when they host FCS program North Dakota on Saturday. The Huskies dropped a 21-16 decision to Auburn in their opener in a clash of teams that opened the season in the top 10.

Washington coach Chris Petersen is sidestepping the narrative that the season-opening defeat might prevent his team from a shot at cracking the College Football Playoff this season. "I don't really know, and I really don't care," Petersen said at a press conference. "I mean, it was Game 1 against a good opponent, coming across the country, hostile territory, kids battled hard. We'll just see where our team goes from here. It's a long season." The Huskies have won 16 consecutive nonconference homes games and the streak doesn't figure to end against the Fighting Hawks. North Dakota is 1-9 all-time against FBS programs with the win occurring in 2015 against Wyoming.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network. LINE: None

ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA (1-0): The Fighting Hawks rolled to a 35-7 victory over Mississippi Valley State in their opener but understand they are about to take a big step upward in terms of the competition level. "It's going to be a real fight for us, and a real challenge, but we want to get better as a football team," North Dakota coach Bubba Schweigert told reporters. "That's what we want to do each and every week and then we live with the results of the game." Junior quarterback Nate Ketteringham passed for 225 yards and accounted for four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) against Mississippi Valley and junior defensive end Mason Bennett recorded two of the team's seven sacks.

ABOUT WASHINGTON (0-1): Senior quarterback Jake Browning passed for 296 yards with one touchdown and one interception during an inconsistent effort against Auburn. Senior running back Myles Gaskin rushed for 75 yards to become the school's all-time leading rusher with 4,130 career yards, surpassing Napoleon Kaufman (4,106 from 1991-94). Senior outside linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven led the team with 84 tackles last season and is off to a good start after compiling a career-best 13 stops in the opener.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Washington junior WR Aaron Fuller set career bests with seven receptions and 135 yards against Auburn.

2. The Fighting Hawks played a Pac-12 program last year as well, falling 37-16 at Utah.

3. Huskies standout senior OT Trey Adams (back) was injured in practice prior to the opener and could miss the entire season.

PREDICTION: Washington 61, North Dakota 7

 

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Preview: Iowa State at Iowa



Iowa was able to overcome a slow start to get its coach a record-setting win last weekend, while Iowa State got off to a fast start in its opener but never got a chance to finish. The Hawkeyes hope their ability to work through their initial struggles gives them a small advantage Saturday when they host the Cyclones in a bid to win their fourth straight meeting in the in-state rivalry.

Kirk Ferentz (144-97) passed former mentor Hayden Fry to become the winningest coach in school history last week, as Iowa overcame the absence of two starting offensive tackles and a three-point first half to cruise to a 33-7 victory over Northern Illinois. Not everything turned out so well for the Hawkeyes, however, as starting running back Ivory Kelly-Martin was forced from the game in the fourth quarter and later spotted with an ice wrap on his left ankle. While Iowa was working out its kinks last weekend, Iowa State raced out to a quick 7-0 lead against South Dakota State before a lightning strike just over four minutes into the game caused a 2 1/2-hour delay, eventually leading to the first cancellation for the Cyclones since 1963. "What did you miss? You miss playing. You miss getting the opportunity to make adjustments, which is what all teams want to do," Iowa State coach Matt Campbell said when asked by reporters if the cancelled game set his team back.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Iowa -4.

ABOUT IOWA STATE (2017: 8-5): The Cyclones' offense relies heavily on first-team All-Big 12 running back David Montgomery, who led the nation in forced missed tackles (109) per Pro Football Focus en route to 1,146 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns last season. Sixth-year quarterback Kyle Kempt broke the school's single-season completion mark in 2017 (66.3 percent) and has thrown 130 consecutive passes without an interception - 26 shy of setting another program record. Junior 6-6 receiver Hakeem Butler was responsible for four of Iowa State's six 50-yard plays from scrimmage while averaging 17 yards per reception in 2017 and enjoyed his breakout game in last season's thriller against Iowa, tallying five catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

ABOUT IOWA (1-0): If Kelly-Martin (16 carries for 62 yards and a touchdown in the opener) is ruled out or limited in any way, sophomores Toren Young (8-64-1) and Mekhi Sargent (12-40-0) will be asked to shoulder a ground game that ran for 209 yards against the Huskies. Nate Stanley was the victim of several dropped passes in the opener while going 11-of-23 for 108 yards, but he set career highs in completions (27), attempts (41), passing yards (333), and touchdowns (five) in Iowa's 44-41 overtime win at Iowa State last season. Preseason All-American first-team tight end Noah Fant has at least one TD reception in four straight games and 13 for his career, one shy of setting the school record for the most by a tight end.

EXTRA POINTS

1. In 19-plus seasons under Ferentz, Iowa has never beaten Iowa State four straight times.

2. The Cyclones led the nation and tied the all-time FBS record with one lost fumble last season.

3. In its last two regular-season games, Iowa has outscored its opponents 72-7 in the second half.

PREDICTION: Iowa State 30, Iowa 24

 

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ATS Trends
Iowa State

Cyclones are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cyclones are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.
Cyclones are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in September.
Cyclones are 12-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cyclones are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
Cyclones are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 vs. Big Ten.

Iowa

Hawkeyes are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Hawkeyes are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Hawkeyes are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games on fieldturf.
Hawkeyes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Hawkeyes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Hawkeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Hawkeyes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

OU Trends
Iowa State

Under is 5-0 in Cyclones last 5 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-0 in Cyclones last 5 road games.
Under is 7-1 in Cyclones last 8 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-1 in Cyclones last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-3-1 in Cyclones last 14 vs. Big Ten.

Iowa

Under is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Hawkeyes last 9 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Hawkeyes last 8 non-conference games.
Under is 11-4-1 in Hawkeyes last 16 vs. Big 12.
Over is 5-2 in Hawkeyes last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Hawkeyes last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 13-6 in Hawkeyes last 19 games on fieldturf.
Under is 34-16-2 in Hawkeyes last 52 games in September.

Head to Head

Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Iowa.
Cyclones are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Iowa.
Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings.
Cyclones are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 meetings.

 

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Preview: Youngstown State at West Virginia


Will Grier began the season as the No. 1 quarterback prospect for the 2019 NFL draft, and the senior signal caller may have jumped to the top of the Heisman Trophy race after his performance in Week 1 against Tennessee. After a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, 17th-ranked West Virginia will try to avoid a letdown Saturday when FCS opponent Youngstown State visits in the home opener.

Grier (3,490 passing yards, 34 touchdowns in 2017) completed 25-of-34 passes for a career-high 429 yards and five touchdowns - the most ever surrendered by a Volunteers' football team - in last Saturday's 40-14 thumping of Tennessee. "In the second half, that guy made some throws and they made some catches," Tennessee first-year coach Jeremy Pruitt told reporters after Grier spearheaded a 20-point third quarter to break open a close game. "Then a close game gets out of hand. You can disguise some looks and muddy the water, but the guy is experienced and knows what he's doing out there." Youngstown State, which played in the FCS title game last season in just its second season under former Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, dropped its opener at home last Saturday to Butler 23-21. The Mountaineers have won 14 straight home openers by an average of 30 points (six versus FCS teams) and are 2-0 all-time against the Penguins, including a 38-21 victory in 2016.

TV: 6 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet. LINE: None.

ABOUT YOUNGSTOWN STATE (0-1): The Penguins squandered a 14-point third-quarter lead in the opener, allowing Butler to recover an onside kick with 1:18 left, and lost when Drew Bevelhimer converted a 44-yard field goal with four seconds remaining. Senior Tevin McCaster ran for 166 yards on 29 carries and quarterback Montgomery VanGorder, a grad transfer from Notre Dame who never threw a pass for the Fighting Irish, completed 18-of-27 attempts for 234 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start. McCaster was a first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection last season after rushing for 1,066 yards on 221 carries and 13 touchdowns.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (1-0): David Sills V, one of 11 different receivers to catch a pass for the Mountaineers, had seven catches for 140 yards and two TDs against the Vols after securing 18 TD receptions last season. A defense that yielded 446 yards per game last season limited the Vols to 301 as a revamped defensive line led by USC transfer Kenny Bigelow Jr. (two tackles for loss, forced fumble) and Clemson transfer Jabril Robinson (three tackles) led the way. "We had seven or eight guys that we rotated in there, and we haven't been able to do that since I've been here," West Virginia eighth-year coach Dana Holgorsen pointed out. "We had no leadership in that group last year. Having guys like Bigelow and Robinson that are fifth-year and sixth-year seniors that have played at the highest level and got a lot of snaps … they've brought maturity and leadership to that group and they're bringing the younger guys along."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Grier has passed for 300 or more yards in 10 of his 12 games at West Virginia and thrown for five touchdown passes in a contest a school-record four times.

2. West Virginia WR T.J. Simmons, a transfer from Alabama, broke free down the far sideline for a 59-yard touchdown – West Virginia's only touchdown of the first half and Simmons' first catch as a Mountaineer.

3. Mountaineers LB Charlie Benton will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury in the opener that will require surgery.

PREDICTION: West Virginia 52, Youngstown State 10

 

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Preview: South Carolina State at Central Florida



Central Florida’s offense has picked up where it left off last season and looks to continue producing big numbers when the 20th-ranked Knights host FCS foe South Carolina State on Saturday night. Junior Heisman Trophy candidate McKenzie Milton threw for five touchdowns in last week’s 56-17 victory at Connecticut to extend UCF’s national-best winning streak to 14 games.

The Knights scored eight touchdowns with just 21:52 of possession time while pushing the tempo in new head coach Josh Heupel’s debut against the Huskies, and averaged 8.2 yards per carry on the ground. UCF, which led the nation at 48.2 points per game last year, hopes to continue its offensive balance against South Carolina State - a team it handled 38-0 to open the 2016 season. “They rally to the ball. They play hard,” Milton told reporters after watching tape of the opponent’s game last week. “I remember them coming in my freshman year and they gave us all we could handle. … It’s really their Super Bowl, to knock off a top 25 opponent. We can’t overlook anybody. We’re going to come to play, as well.” The Bulldogs, who finished 3-7 in 2017, were picked seventh in the MEAC preseason poll and fell 37-6 at Georgia Southern in their opener.

TV: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN3. LINE: None

ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (0-1): The young Bulldogs totaled just 151 yards in their opener, including only 31 through the air with three different quarterbacks being used by 17th-year head coach Buddy Pough. Sophomore Tyrece Nick got the majority of the work under center, rushing for a team-high 66 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown while completing 1-of-3 passes with 14 yards, and junior Dewann Ford was 1-of-6 for 17 yards after throwing for 1,772 last year. Sophomores Omar Cummings and Datron James gained 61 yards combined on the ground and senior Quan Caldwell, along with junior De’Montrez Burroughs, are the top passing targets.

ABOUT CENTRAL FLORIDA (1-0): The Knights struggled with tackling at times in the opener, giving up 220 yards on the ground - 157 to UConn’s quarterback David Pindell - and 266 through the air, but did force three turnovers. “It’s the first game, so we have some stuff to work on,” UCF sophomore defensive back Richie Grant, who recovered a fumble and picked off one pass, told reporters. “Overall, I feel like we did pretty good. I thought we hit our goals.” Ole Miss transfer Tre Nixon had a strong debut for the Knights, hauling in five passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns, while junior Dredrick Snelson recorded six receptions for another 90 yards last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Milton is four touchdown passes from tying Blake Bortles (56) for fourth on the school’s all-time list.

2. UCF junior RB Adrian Killins Jr. had a team-high 125 all-purpose yards to lead the way last week.

3. South Carolina State senior LB Damu Ford was named as a preseason second-team pick by the MEAC.

PREDICTION: Central Florida 66, South Carolina State 7

 

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Preview: Savannah State at Miami



The 2018 season got off to an inauspicious start for the Miami Hurricanes on Sunday, as they were dumped by LSU 33-17 in a battle of ranked teams at a neutral site. But despite dropping 13 spots to No. 21, the Hurricanes' season is far from lost and they can begin righting their ship in their home opener Saturday against a Savannah State team coming off a dismal 52-0 loss to UAB.

What went wrong for the Hurricanes was almost a continuation of what went wrong during the team's 0-3 slide to end last season. Quarterback Malik Rosier once again shouldered a large portion of the blame, showing the same inconsistency that plagued him down the stretch a year ago as he hit on just 42.9 percent of his passes (15 of 35) against LSU -- his fourth consecutive sub-.500 passing day -- with two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. "Obviously, if I keep messing up then by all means coach (Mark) Richt has the right to bench me and let somebody else play," Rosier said to reporters. "It's one bad game, and we've still got 13, 14 more and I don't plan on ever letting that happen again." While Rosier's play was troubling, so was the performance of a vaunted Miami defense that was unable to step up and make big plays in key spots against LSU and failed to get a turnover for the first time since the final game of the 2016 season.

TV: 6 p.m. ET, ACC Network. LINE: None.

ABOUT SAVANNAH STATE (0-1): Not much good to take away from the shellacking at UAB as the Tigers only crossed midfield twice during the game while allowing 548 yards of offense and 36 first downs. Savannah State finished with just 23 passing yards on one completion by D'vonn Gibbons, which won't get the job done against a Miami defense that figures to be out for blood after its disappointing performance against LSU. The ground attack did amass 155 yards rushing, with Rashad Saxton gaining 46 yards, Jaylen McCloud adding 43 and Gibbons compiling 40.

ABOUT MIAMI (0-1): The offense as a whole didn't execute well against LSU, with the offensive front not providing pass protection and failing to open room for a ground game that mustered just 83 yards, with Rosier finishing as the leading rusher with 47 yards on 16 carries, a stat Richt admitted has to change. Receiver Jeff Thomas was a bright spot with five catches for 132 yards but fellow pass catcher Ahmmon Richards is once again a question mark (knee injury) after he suffered through an injury-plagued campaign a year ago. "All I can tell you is our goal is to get our guys to do the right assignment, with energy and attitude and physicality and all that," Richt told reporters. "That's all they should focus on. ... If everybody does that every play, then we'll have success and we'll win a bunch of games."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Miami won the only previous meeting with Savannah State 77-7 in 2013.

2. Penalties were an issue for both Miami (11 for 85) and Savannah State (10 for 94) last week.

3. Opponents have converted 57 consecutive kicks against Miami, including 25 field goals in a row.

PREDICTION: Miami 55, Savannah State 3

 

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Preview: Maryland at Bowling Green



Following an impressive season opener, Maryland hits the road for the first time Saturday to take on Bowling Green. The Terrapins knocked off Texas last weekend, forcing three fourth-quarter turnovers to win their ninth straight season opener.

Maryland showed off its depth in Week 1, as 11 different players ran the ball and 10 different players caught a pass against Texas. Jeshaun Jones scored both on the ground and through the air, while he also threw a touchdown pass to complement a solid day from teammate Kasim Hill (17-of-29, 222 yards). "Everything that has happened this summer has brought us closer together," Hill said. "It was just fun to be back out there." Hill was referencing the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who collapsed at practice and later died, an incident which eventually led to coach DJ Durkin being placed on administrative leave.

TV: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN-Plus. LINE: Maryland -16

ABOUT MARYLAND (1-0): The Terps actually were not too effective running the ball last weekend, totaling 143 yards on 43 carries in their season-opening win. Tayon Fleet-Davis led the team with 31 rushing yards on seven attempts, while Ty Johnson carried a team-high 11 times but mustered only 30 yards. Hill, a redshirt freshman who missed most of last season with an ACL tear, has not thrown an interception in his first 50 career passes.

ABOUT BOWLING GREEN (1-0): The Falcons were hammered at Oregon in their season opener, absorbing a 58-24 setback to the high-powered Ducks. They led 10-0 late in the first quarter before allowing 37 straight points, essentially wasting a few solid offensive performances. Jarret Doege threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns, while Andrew Clair (25 carries, 113 yards) and Scott Miller (13 receptions, 166 yards, two TDs) also made major indentations on the stat sheet.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Bowling Green crushed Maryland 48-27 in the only previous meeting on the Terps' home field in 2015.

2. Maryland WR Taivon Jacobs has caught at least one pass in 23 straight games.

3. Johnson needs 107 yards to move into the top 10 on Maryland's all-time rushing list.

PREDICTION: Bowling Green 33, Maryland 31

 

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ATS Trends
Maryland

Terrapins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Terrapins are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Terrapins are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games following a straight up win.
Terrapins are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games.
Terrapins are 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win.
Terrapins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. MAC.
Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.

Bowling Green

Falcons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Falcons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. Big Ten.
Falcons are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Falcons are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Falcons are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Falcons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Falcons are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.
Falcons are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
Falcons are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 home games.
Falcons are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

OU Trends
Maryland

Over is 7-1 in Terrapins last 8 games on fieldturf.
Over is 6-1 in Terrapins last 7 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Terrapins last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 8-2 in Terrapins last 10 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games in September.

Bowling Green

Over is 8-0 in Falcons last 8 games overall.
Over is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 8-0 in Falcons last 8 games on fieldturf.
Over is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-0 in Falcons last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-0 in Falcons last 7 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 4-1-1 in Falcons last 6 games in September.
Over is 4-1 in Falcons last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-2 in Falcons last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Falcons last 5 non-conference games.
Over is 5-2 in Falcons last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 18-8-1 in Falcons last 27 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Head to Head
No trends available.

 

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Preview: Baylor at UTSA



Baylor already matched its 2017 win total before Labor Day with a feel-good 55-27 victory over FCS member Abilene Christian on Saturday. The Bears, coming off a dreadful 1-11 campaign that started off with a loss to FCS Liberty and was shadowed by an ugly sexual assault scandal, are more than two-touchdown favorites to double that win total by Week 2 when they travel to UTSA on Saturday night.

The Roadrunners, who opened the season with a 49-7 loss at Arizona State, handed Baylor a 17-10 loss in the only previous meeting between the two schools last year in Waco. It was the school's first win over a team from a Power Five conference. Still, second-year Bears coach Matt Rhule said he wanted his team, which rolled up 606 yards in total offense and bolted to a 24-7 lead last week, to celebrate their opening win before moving on to UTSA. "It wasn't a perfect game," Rhule told the Waco Tribune. "We have a lot we have to correct. But I saw a lot of flashes, and for one night our guys can go out there and enjoy a win. ... They can walk out and see their family and friends and hopefully go tailgate and hug their moms, hug their dads, hug their grandparents."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network on Facebook. LINE: Baylor -15

ABOUT BAYLOR (1-0): Rhule, who said he would like to eventually settle on one quarterback, will continue to rotate between returning starter Charlie Brewer and North Carolina State graduate-transfer Jalan McClendon this week. McClendon completed 10-of-13 passes for 173 yards and two TDs while Brewer, who left the game in the third quarter with a minor back injury but will be able to play Saturday, completed 8-of-15 passes for 138 yards and one interception that deflected off his receiver. The Bears rushed for 295 yards and an 8.2 yards per carry average in the opener with John Lovett, who finished with a career-high 115 yards and scored three TDs on 12 carries, and JaMycal Hasty, who had 102 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries, both topping the century mark.

ABOUT UTSA (0-1): The Roadrunners, picked to finish fifth in the West Division in the Conference USA preseason poll, managed just 221 total yards in their loss to the Sun Devils including just a net three yards rushing on 33 attempts as Arizona State finished with 10 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. Junior quarterback Cordale Grundy completed 16-of-33 passes for 187 yards and was intercepted once while sophomore B.J. Daniels led the ground game with 24 yards on nine carries including a four-yard TD run with a little over six minutes remaining. Junior linebacker Josiah Tauaefa led the defense with a game-high 10 tackles, including eight solo stops.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Baylor starting LT Josh Malin suffered an MCL injury in the opener and will miss at least four weeks according to Rhule.

2. Lovett and Hasty gave Baylor its first pair of 100-yards rushers in a game since Oct. 29, 2016 against Texas.

3. Baylor hasn't won back-to-back games since winning at Iowa State (45-42) and defeating Kansas (49-7) at homeduring the middle of the 2016 season.

PREDICTION: Baylor 38, UTSA 20

 

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ATS Trends
Baylor

Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Bears are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. CUSA.
Bears are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bears are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Bears are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
Bears are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games on grass.
Bears are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Bears are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.
Bears are 2-9 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Bears are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
Bears are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Texas-San Antonio

Roadrunners are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Roadrunners are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Roadrunners are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Roadrunners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Roadrunners are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.
Roadrunners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Roadrunners are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Roadrunners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Roadrunners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Roadrunners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Roadrunners are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Roadrunners are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

OU Trends
Baylor

Under is 6-0 in Bears last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 10-1 in Bears last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Bears last 8 games following a straight up win.
Under is 10-2 in Bears last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Bears last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 non-conference games.
Under is 6-2 in Bears last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 12-4 in Bears last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Bears last 10 games in September.
Over is 40-18-1 in Bears last 59 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Texas-San Antonio

Under is 7-0 in Roadrunners last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-0 in Roadrunners last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 6-0 in Roadrunners last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 7-1 in Roadrunners last 8 games overall.
Under is 7-1 in Roadrunners last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-1 in Roadrunners last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Roadrunners last 6 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Roadrunners last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Roadrunners last 8 home games.
Under is 8-3 in Roadrunners last 11 games on grass.
Under is 5-2 in Roadrunners last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head to Head
No trends available.

 

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Preview: Southeastern Louisiana at LSU



You could make a pretty fair argument that no team enjoyed a better start to the season than LSU which thumped eighth-ranked Miami, 33-17, on Sunday night in the Advocare Classic in Arlington, Texas. The Tigers, who moved up nine spots to 15th in this week's coaches' poll, now must make a quick turnaround and host upset-minded Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.

LSU will have to do it without outside linebacker and top pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson who will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the fourth quarter of the win over the Hurricanes. "I feel bad for him," Tigers coach Ed Orgeron said. "He's a great young man who's totally dedicated himself this year." LSU has won its last 12 home openers dating back to a 45-3 win over Louisiana-Lafayette in 2006. Despite their campuses being separated by just 47 miles, the Tigers will be playing Southeastern Louisiana, of the FCS Southland Conference, for only the second time in school history and for the first time since 1949 when LSU posted a 48-7 victory in Baton Rouge.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: None

ABOUT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA (0-1): The Lions were picked to finish fifth in the Southland preseason poll but almost upset UL Monroe in their opener, losing 34-31 in the final minute. Quarterback Chason Virgil, a transfer from Fresno State, was outstanding in his debut, completing 28-of-39 passes for 358 yards, four touchdowns and an interception. His top target was 5-foot-7, 170-pound wide receiver Juwan Petit-Frere who caught five passes for 148 yards and two TDs.

ABOUT LSU (1-0): Ohio State transfer Joe Burrow was steady in his first college start, completing 11-of-24 passes for 140 yards and not turning the ball over when pressured. Senior Nick Brossette, who has never rushed for more than 145 yards in a season, starred in the backfield, rushing for 125 yards and two TDs on 22 carries including a 50-yard TD run that snapped a 3-3 tie and started a streak of 30 consecutive points by the Tigers en route to 33-3 third quarter lead. Linebacker Devin White, projected as a potential first- or second-round NFL draft pick, led the Tigers with eight tackles and also had a quarterback hurry.

EXTRA POINTS

1. LSU is 70-19-4 in home openers at Tiger Stadium with the last loss coming against Tennessee, 30-27, in overtime in 2005.

2. The Tigers have won 29 straight against in-state opponents dating back to a 31-28 loss to visiting Tulane in 1982.

3. Southeastern Louisiana LB Tamarcus Russell had 20 tackles in the loss to UL Monroe, the most by a player since the program was reinstated in 2003.

PREDICTION: LSU 56, Southeastern Louisiana 3

 

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Preview: Wyoming at Missouri



After breezing through its season opener, Missouri expects to find out more about its team when it hosts Wyoming on Saturday. The Tigers rolled to a 51-14 victory over UT Martin last week, but they expect a strong challenge from the Cowboys, who already have two games under their belt.


After opening the season with a 29-7 win at New Mexico State on Aug. 25, Wyoming let things get away in the fourth quarter of a 41-19 loss to Washington State last week. Now it takes on a Missouri team that was nearly flawless in its opener, going turnover-free and committing only four penalties. “We’re going to prepare the same way. I’ve been telling that to everybody,” Missouri linebacker Cale Garrett told reporters. “This week was the Super Bowl for us. Next week is going to be another Super Bowl for us. As long as we prepare the same way, we’re going to perform our best. I like that versus anybody, really. That’s going to give us the best shot at winning.” Missouri scored on eight of its first nine possessions last week as star quarterback Drew Lock passed for 289 yards and four touchdowns.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Missouri -18.5


ABOUT WYOMING (1-1): The Cowboys led 19-13 late in the third quarter last week before the Cougars poured it on in the final period. Wyoming has a major weapon in running back Nico Evans, who has rolled up 279 yards and three touchdowns on the ground through two games. The Cowboys boasted one of the nation’s best defenses a year ago and have been solid against the run so far this season, allowing just 33 rushing yards per contest.

ABOUT MISSOURI (1-0): The Tigers figure to have one of the nation’s most dangerous passing attacks with Lock back at the helm, and he didn’t disappoint in just over one half of play last week. Ten different players caught passes for Missouri, which would like to get a little more out of running backs Larry Rountree III and Damarea Crockett after averaging a mediocre 3.7 yards per carry against the Skyhawks. The revamped defense had a solid debut with five tackles for loss and three sacks but will face a stiffer test this week.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Missouri has scored at least 45 points in each of its last seven regular-season games, winning each contest.

2. Lock has recorded 8,984 career passing yards and surpassed Brad Smith for second place on Missouri’s all-time list last week, putting him behind only Chase Daniel (12,515).

3. Wyoming has not faced an SEC opponent since posting a 13-7 victory at Tennessee in 2008, its third win in its last four meetings with teams from the conference.


PREDICTION: Missouri 33, Wyoming 20

 

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ATS Trends
Wyoming

Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. SEC.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Cowboys are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Cowboys are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Cowboys are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Cowboys are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in September.

Missouri

Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.
Tigers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win.
Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Tigers are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends
Wyoming

Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 road games.
Under is 7-1 in Cowboys last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 6-1 in Cowboys last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Cowboys last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 10-2 in Cowboys last 12 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-2 in Cowboys last 9 games overall.
Under is 6-2 in Cowboys last 8 games in September.
Under is 7-3 in Cowboys last 10 non-conference games.

Missouri

Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Tigers last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games in September.
Under is 17-6-1 in Tigers last 24 games following a straight up win.
Under is 10-4 in Tigers last 14 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head
No trends available.

 

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Preview: Indiana State at Louisville



Louisville looks to get into the win column as it hosts Indiana State on Saturday evening. The Cardinals have nowhere to go but up after being crushed 51-14 by No. 1 Alabama in their opener.

No other team in the country faced a stiffer test in Week 1 than the Cardinals and it was tough for coach Bobby Petrino to find positives after Alabama dominated all aspects of the game. “They’re very good,” he told reporters after the game. “There’s no question about that. Offense. Defense. Special teams. They out-coached us. So basically they beat us in all phases. It was a tough game. No doubt they were the better football team.” Indiana State comes in feeling good about itself after blanking Division II foe Quincy 49-0 at home on Thursday evening, snapping a 14-game losing skid. "It's a good win, but we're not satisfied. We're ready to keep winning," linebacker Katrell Moss told reporters after the game.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ACC Network Extra LINE: None

ABOUT INDIANA STATE (1-0): Quincy simply could not stop Indiana State’s rushing game as the Sycamores averaged 5.5 yards per carry in running for 339 yards and six touchdowns. Quarterback Jalil Kilpatrick, who finished 8-of-13 for 84 yards, also ran for 69 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, mostly while running the option. Defensively, the Sycamores stuffed Quincy's ground game, holding the Hawks to 2.2 yards per rush.

ABOUT LOUISVILLE (0-1): If there was a bright spot from the loss to Alabama it had to be sophomore quarterback Jawon Pass, who was 20-of-39 for 252 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Both of the touchdown passes went to sophomore tight end Kemari Averett, a red zone threat who totaled four receptions for 30 yards. The Cardinals were forced to abandon the running game against Alabama but will likely focus on getting Dae Williams (nine carries for six yards against the Crimson Tide) and Trey Smith (four for 11) going against Indiana State.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Louisville’s 252 passing yards last week were the most Alabama has given up through the air since its 2016 National Championship game against Clemson.

2. Petrino is 40-7 all-time at Cardinal Stadium, including a 4-2 mark last season.

3. Indiana State has 13 returning starters from the 2017 team that went 0-11.

PREDICTION: Louisville 41, Indiana State 24

 

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Preview: Clemson at Texas A&M



Texas A&M has won 29 consecutive home games over non-conference opponents, but it rarely has welcomed an opponent the caliber of the one it will face this week. No. 2 Clemson will be the highest-ranked non-conference opponent in the history of Kyle Field when it visits the Aggies on Saturday.


The Tigers are double-digit favorites, but coach Dabo Swinney knows better than to take anything for granted when playing in an environment like it will on Saturday. "I was part of that butt-whipping we took out there in ’04," Swinney told reporters. "We got destroyed out there. I remember it all too well." The Aggies are trying to get back to that level of dominance under new coach Jimbo Fisher, whose team rolled up more than 700 total yards in a 59-7 win over Northwestern State in his debut. Clemson also cruised in its opener, routing Furman 48-7 behind a balanced offense and dominant defense.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Clemson -12.5


ABOUT CLEMSON (1-0): The Tigers will continue splitting time at quarterback between veteran Kelly Bryant and freshman Trevor Lawrence, who led the team to points on all five of his drives last week. Both provide different threats, as Lawrence possesses a big-time arm while Bryant rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown on five carries in the season opener. Clemson’s defense allowed only 163 total yards and racked up 12 tackles for loss and three sacks against Furman but will face a much stronger threat in the Aggies, who have a massive offensive line.

ABOUT TEXAS A&M (1-0): The Aggies also used two quarterbacks in their opener as Nick Starkel relieved starter Kellen Mond after things got out of hand, and both were effective. After battling nagging injuries during a disappointing sophomore season, Trayveon Williams rushed for 240 yards - the second-most in program history - and three touchdowns last week as the Aggies rolled up 503 yards on the ground. Texas A&M's defense also will face its first true test after giving up 251 total yards in the season opener.


EXTRA POINTS

1. The Aggies have lost five straight games against Top-25 opponents dating to an overtime win over No. 9 Tennessee in 2016.

2. Clemson has won its last three true road contests against SEC opponents, defeating South Carolina in both 2015 and 2017 and Auburn in 2016.

3. Texas A&M has scored at least 14 points in 28 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the SEC.


PREDICTION: Clemson 30, Texas A&M 17

 

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ATS Trends
Clemson

Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. SEC.
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in September.
Tigers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Tigers are 7-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Texas A&M

Aggies are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Aggies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.
Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Aggies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Aggies are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aggies are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games in September.
Aggies are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Aggies are 17-37-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Aggies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Aggies are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Aggies are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. ACC.

OU Trends
Clemson

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games overall.
Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 4-0-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 games in September.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 8-2-1 in Tigers last 11 games on grass.
Under is 7-2-1 in Tigers last 10 games following a straight up win.
Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 19-7 in Tigers last 26 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Tigers last 10 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Texas A&M

Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 non-conference games.
Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Aggies last 4 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games following a straight up win.
Over is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 vs. ACC.
Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games following a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 8-3 in Aggies last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Head to Head
No trends available.