Saturday Previews.

[Greenbacks]

Preview: Miami at Florida State.

It appears Florida State quarterback Everett Golson is starting to become comfortable and the No. 8 Seminoles might need him to exude even more confidence when they host Miami (Fla.) on Saturday in prime time. Golson could be the key to Florida State remaining undefeated as star running back Dalvin Cook (570 yards, 8.6 per carry, six touchdowns) is questionable with a hamstring injury he suffered during last week's 24-16 victory at Wake Forest.

“It wasn’t as drastic or as bad as we think,” Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher told reporters. “(Cook) is a guy who heals very quickly and plays tough ... just got to wait day-by-day and see how it goes.” Florida State is already without running back Mario Pender, who suffered a collapsed lung during practice Sept. 24. The Hurricanes, who have lost five straight to the Seminoles, are coming off their first loss of the season — a 34-23 setback at Cincinnati. Brad Kaaya had his streak of throwing a touchdown pass end at 16 games but leads all ACC quarterbacks with 1,094 yards and has thrown only four interceptions in his last 342 attempts.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Florida State -9

ABOUT MIAMI (FLA.) (3-1, 0-0 ACC): Kaaya directs the No. 27 offense in the nation at 460.8 yards per game and his favorite target is wide receiver Rashawn Scott (23 catches, 307 yards, touchdown). Sophomore Joseph Yearby (424 yards, four touchdowns) powers the rushing attack and is ninth in the country at 7.3 yards per carry. The Hurricanes' defense has recorded eight interceptions in 123 pass attempts, including three apiece by Artie Burns and Rayshawn Jenkins.

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (4-0, 2-0): If Cook cannot go or is limited, sophomore Johnathan Vickers (10 carries, 33 yards, touchdown versus Wake Forest after Cook left in first quarter) and freshman Jacques Patrick are expected to carry the load. Golson's numbers are decent — 64.2 completion rate, seven touchdowns, zero interceptions — but he hasn't shown the ability to consistently throw the ball downfield. The Seminoles allow 11.5 points per game — good for sixth in the nation — although Fisher wasn't pleased with the performance against Wake Forest, which included recording only two tackles for losses in 79 plays and a lack of a pass rush.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Florida State has outscored opponents 82-19 in the second half, including 41-0 in the third quarter.

2. Miami leads the ACC and is ranked second nationally in turnover margin (plus-9).

3. The Hurricanes lead the series 31-28 after the Seminoles prevailed 30-26 last season for their eighth victory in the last 10 meetings.


ATS Trends

Miami

Hurricanes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Hurricanes are 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Hurricanes are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 conference games. Hurricanes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Hurricanes are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. loss. Hurricanes are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games. Hurricanes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Hurricanes are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Hurricanes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Florida State

Seminoles are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Seminoles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games. Seminoles are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Seminoles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Seminoles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win. Seminoles are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

OU Trends

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-1 in Hurricanes last 8 conference games. Under is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 road games. Under is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 games in October. Under is 5-1 in Hurricanes last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-3 in Hurricanes last 10 games overall.

Florida State

Under is 5-0 in Seminoles last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 9-1 in Seminoles last 10 home games. Under is 5-1 in Seminoles last 6 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Seminoles last 9 games following a S.U. win. Under is 12-4 in Seminoles last 16 games on grass. Under is 5-2 in Seminoles last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-3 in Seminoles last 10 games overall.

Head to Head

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Hurricanes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Florida State. Road team is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Underdog is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 meetings. Preview: California at Utah. The Pac-12's two remaining unbeaten teams meet Saturday as seventh-ranked Utah hosts No. 22 California, which is seeking its first 6-0 start since 1950. Utes defensive end Hunter Dimick missed the last two games due to a knee injury but is fully healthy following last week’s bye and will be critical to Utah’s hopes of slowing down California quarterback Jared Goff, who leads the Pac-12 in touchdown passes (15) and passing yards (1,630). Utah surged up the national rankings after its 62-20 rout over Oregon on Sept. 26, when the Utes scored 42 unanswered points and quarterback Travis Wilson accounted for 337 total yards and five touchdowns. They’ll aim for another complete performance against California, which was 1-11 two years ago but has completed its turnaround behind a much improved defensive unit that has nearly caught up to the team’s always explosive offense. Saturday’s contest could be determined by which team takes care of the football. The Golden Bears have 18 takeaways in five games after recording 17 all of last season, while Utah leads the Pac-12 in turnover margin at 1.75 per game. TV: 10 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Utah -7 ABOUT CALIFORNIA (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12): The Golden Bears are hoping to avoid a repeat of last season, when they opened with a 4-1 mark before failing to reach a bowl game after losing six of their final seven games. Goff has two dynamic wide receivers in Kenny Lawler (eight touchdowns) and Bryce Treggs, but the team will need running backs Daniel Lasco, Khalfani Muhammad and Vic Enwere to provide balance against a stout Utah front line. The defense forced four turnovers and recorded seven sacks in last week’s 34-28 win over Washington State, including one by safety Stefan McClure, who became the second straight California player to be named Pac-12 defensive player of the week. ABOUT UTAH (4-0, 1-0): Devontae Booker averages 111 rushing yards and Wilson has rushed for 200 yards on 23 carries for the Utes, who have allowed one sack through four games. In addition to their strong running game, the Utes boast an impressive special teams unit led by All-American punter Tom Hackett, who has seen just three of his 15 kicks returned. The defense receives an immediate boost from Dimick, who had 10.5 sacks last season, but the Utes will need a stellar effort from safeties Tevin Carter and Marcus Williams (three interceptions) to help limit the Golden Bears’ aerial attack. EXTRA POINTS 1. Utah has won three of the last four meetings in the series. 2. California is looking to win three straight road games for the first time since 2009. 3. Utah is hosting ESPN’s College GameDay show for the third time since 2004. ATS Trends California Golden Bears are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Golden Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Golden Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Golden Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Bears are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 conference games. Golden Bears are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Golden Bears are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games in October. Golden Bears are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Golden Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Utah Utes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Utes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Utes are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. Utes are 10-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Utes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win. Utes are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. OU Trends California Under is 6-0 in Golden Bears last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Golden Bears last 4 conference games. Under is 5-1 in Golden Bears last 6 games following a bye week. Under is 5-1 in Golden Bears last 6 games following a S.U. win. Under is 5-1 in Golden Bears last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Bears last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 13-4-1 in Golden Bears last 18 games in October. Utah Under is 3-0-1 in Utes last 4 games following a bye week. Under is 5-1 in Utes last 6 home games. Under is 4-1 in Utes last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 7-2-1 in Utes last 10 games following a S.U. win. Under is 6-2-1 in Utes last 9 games following a ATS win. Under is 21-8-1 in Utes last 30 games in October. Under is 18-7-1 in Utes last 26 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 10-4-1 in Utes last 15 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Utes last 7 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Under is 12-5-1 in Utes last 18 conference games. Under is 7-3-1 in Utes last 11 games on fieldturf. Head to Head Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

 

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[h=1]Northwestern at Michigan.[/h]No. 21 Michigan looks to continue its resurgence under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh when it hosts 14th-ranked Northwestern on Saturday. The Wolverines have won four straight games, including an impressive 31-0 victory over BYU in Week 4, and are coming off a 28-0 triumph over Maryland to earn back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2000.

Michigan is ranked second nationally in total defense (184 ypg) and has outscored its opponents 119-7 in its last 15 quarters as it strives to beat the Wildcats for the fifth consecutive time. Northwestern is 5-0 for the first time since 2012 after blasting Minnesota 27-0 on Saturday. The Wildcats lead the nation in scoring defense (7 ppg) and hope to beat Michigan for the first time since Nov. 15, 2008 after some heartbreaking defeats along the way, including two of the last three meetings in overtime. "This will be the best team we've played all year and you compound that with being on the road and this will be a great challenge for our team," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters. "Coach Harbaugh and his staff have done a terrific job in their first year."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, BIg Ten Network. LINE: Michigan -8

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten): Sophomore running back Justin Jackson rushed for 120 yards in the win over Minnesota to notch his 10th career 100-yard rushing game. Linebacker Anthony Walker, who leads the team with 44 tackles, has been a revelation for the Wildcats as he's recorded 8.5 tackles for loss and also returned a fumble for a touchdown to put the game out of reach against the Golden Gophers. Northwestern has held four opponents to 10 points or fewer this season and is fifth nationally in total defense, giving up 247.4 yards per game.

ABOUT MICHIGAN (4-1, 1-0): De'Veon Smith, who leads the Wolverines with 331 rushing yards and five total touchdowns, missed the win over Maryland with a foot injury but is expected to play on Saturday. Senior defensive end Mario Ojemudia was having one of the finest games of his career before he suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in the second half against the Terrapins that will effectively end his collegiate career. Senior quarterback Jake Rudock continued his struggles as he was limited to 16-of-32 passing for 180 yards and threw his sixth interception of the season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Michigan has won nine of the last 10 meetings with Northwestern.

2. The Wildcats haven't started a season 6-0 since 1962.

3. Wolverines DT Maurice Hurst has recorded a sack in each of his last three games.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Northwestern

Wildcats are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Wildcats are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Wildcats are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games following a ATS win. Wildcats are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games following a S.U. win. Wildcats are 6-13 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Wildcats are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Wildcats are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in October. Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.

Michigan

Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Wolverines are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Wolverines are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Wolverines are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Wolverines are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Wolverines are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win. Wolverines are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Northwestern

Under is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games following a S.U. win. Under is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Wildcats last 7 games in October. Under is 13-3 in Wildcats last 16 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Under is 13-3 in Wildcats last 16 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 10-3 in Wildcats last 13 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 21-7 in Wildcats last 28 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 20-7 in Wildcats last 27 games overall. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 games following a ATS win. Under is 11-5 in Wildcats last 16 conference games.

Michigan

Under is 5-0 in Wolverines last 5 games overall. Under is 5-0 in Wolverines last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Wolverines last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Wolverines last 5 games following a S.U. win. Under is 6-0 in Wolverines last 6 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Under is 6-0 in Wolverines last 6 home games. Under is 4-0 in Wolverines last 4 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-0 in Wolverines last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Wolverines last 7 games following a ATS win. Under is 4-1 in Wolverines last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Wolverines last 5 conference games. Over is 5-2 in Wolverines last 7 games in October.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings. Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Michigan. Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

Preview: Florida at Missouri.

Florida is back on the national scene after managing only 11 wins combined over the previous two seasons, and first-year coach Jim McElwain recently told reporters, “We’ll see how our guys handle success.” The 12th-ranked Gators will test their staying power when they visit stingy Missouri on Saturday night for a key SEC East battle.

Quarterback Will Grier threw four touchdown passes as Florida routed then-No. 5 Ole Miss 38-10 last week to start 5-0 for the first time since 2012. The Gators will test their improving offense against the Tigers, who lead the SEC in scoring defense (12 points per game) and total defense (263.6 yards). Freshman Drew Lock will start for the second straight week in place of suspended quarterback Maty Mauk after completing 21-of-28 passes with two TD strikes in a 24-10 victory over South Carolina last Saturday. Still, the Tigers will need a solid effort on both sides of the ball to beat Florida for the third straight year after outscoring the Gators by a combined 78-30 to win the last two.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Florida -5

ABOUT FLORIDA (5-0, 3-0 SEC): Grier has seized the quarterback job by completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 996 yards with 10 touchdown passes and three interceptions. Demarcus Robinson (28 catches, 251 yards), who has been Grier’s top target, became a career 1,000-yard receiver last week, and Kelvin Taylor (339 yards, five scores) leads the rushing attack. Gators linebacker Antonio Morrison had 16 tackles against Ole Miss and was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week while cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III has three interceptions on the season.

ABOUT MISSOURI (4-1, 1-1): Linebacker Kentrell Brothers leads the SEC with 59 tackles, and lineman Walter Brady has five sacks for a unit that ranks eighth in the nation in total defense. The Tigers need more from their offense if they are to get on a run, and Lock owns the helm with Mauk (654 yards passing, 135 rushing) suspended indefinitely. Coach Gary Pinkel said senior running back Russell Hansbrough, who became the 14th player in team history to reach 2,000 rushing yards last week, is close to 100 percent after being hampered by a sore ankle most of the season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Florida K Jorge Powell took over the job two weeks ago and went 2-for-2 in field-goal attempts against Ole Miss.

2. Missouri’s sophomore WR Nate Brown had a career-best six catches – two of them for touchdowns – last week.

3. The Gators have recorded at least three sacks in all five games and 10 tackles for loss in each of the last four games.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Florida

Gators are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Gators are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Gators are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Gators are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Gators are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Gators are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win. Gators are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Gators are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Gators are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Missouri

Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Tigers are 14-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Tigers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf. Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win. Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Florida

Under is 5-1 in Gators last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 6-2 in Gators last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 9-4 in Gators last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.

Missouri

Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games overall. Under is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 games on fieldturf. Under is 9-1 in Tigers last 10 home games. Under is 9-2-1 in Tigers last 12 games following a S.U. win. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games in October. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 12-4 in Tigers last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 conference games. Under is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 games following a ATS win.

 

[Greenbacks]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][h=1]Navy at Notre Dame[/h]Notre Dame came within a two-point conversion of forcing overtime at Clemson last week and is looking to quickly put that heartbreak behind it. The 15th-ranked Fighting Irish will attempt to do just that when they host Navy on Saturday.

Notre Dame had several chances to take control of the game last week but committed a pair of turnovers late in the fourth quarter before scoring a touchdown and getting stuffed on the two-point conversion in the 24-22 setback. "(The team) can't let an opportunity like this ever slip through their hands again," Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly told reporters. "Every single weekend you're playing elimination football, so they know that and that's the reality of where they are right now and they clearly understand what they need to do each and every week." Navy presents a different type of challenge with its triple-option attack and has given Notre Dame problems in the past. The Midshipmen are averaging 339.8 yards on the ground and come into the weekend undefeated.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Notre Dame -14.5

ABOUT NAVY (4-0): Quarterback Keenan Reynolds leads the option attack and comes in with nine rushing touchdowns to go along with a pair of passing scores. The senior ran for 183 yards in a 33-11 victory over Air Force last week and is looking for his first win over the Fighting Irish after coming up just short – 38-34 in 2013 and 49-39 in 2014 – in the last two tries. The Midshipmen are also potent on defense, where they are limiting opponents to an average of 15 points and have forced a total of nine turnovers in the first four contests.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME (4-1): The Fighting Irish should be well-prepared for an option attack after claiming a 30-22 win over Georgia Tech in Week 3 and are not starting from scratch defensively. "We were able to work on maybe some of the nuances that you can't work on when you're just trying to figure out how to line up," Kelly told reporters of preparing this week. "So I think that there's certainly some things that we're going to have to tweak a little bit, but I can tell you that I'd much rather have already have played Georgia Tech and played an option offense than not have played any.” Notre Dame could use its own rushing attack to keep Navy off the field, and C.J. Prosise will need to bounce back after rushing for a season-low 50 yards on 15 carries last week.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Reynolds (73) needs four rushing TDs to tie former Wisconsin great Montee Ball for the career NCAA record.

2. The Midshipmen have won eight straight and 10 of 11, with the lone loss in that span coming against Notre Dame.

3. The Fighting Irish have taken four straight in the series.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Navy

Midshipmen are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win. Midshipmen are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Midshipmen are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Midshipmen are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Midshipmen are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass. Midshipmen are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win. Midshipmen are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Midshipmen are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. Midshipmen are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games. Midshipmen are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Midshipmen are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. Midshipmen are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Midshipmen are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Notre Dame

Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games. Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. Fighting Irish are 9-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Fighting Irish are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Fighting Irish are 33-16-2 ATS in their last 51 games in October. Fighting Irish are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss. Fighting Irish are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Navy

Under is 6-1 in Midshipmen last 7 road games. Under is 5-1 in Midshipmen last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 4-1 in Midshipmen last 5 games following a S.U. win. Under is 11-4 in Midshipmen last 15 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 19-7 in Midshipmen last 26 games on grass. Under is 8-3 in Midshipmen last 11 games in October. Under is 7-3 in Midshipmen last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Notre Dame

Over is 5-0 in Fighting Irish last 5 games following a S.U. loss. Over is 5-0 in Fighting Irish last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 games in October. Over is 4-1 in Fighting Irish last 5 games following a ATS win. Over is 8-3 in Fighting Irish last 11 games overall. Over is 7-3 in Fighting Irish last 10 non-conference games. Over is 7-3 in Fighting Irish last 10 games on grass. Under is 34-16-1 in Fighting Irish last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Midshipmen are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Notre Dame. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Notre Dame. Road team is 16-4 ATS in their last 20 meetings. Preview: Minnesota at Purdue. Minnesota and Purdue opened their Big Ten schedules with losses to ranked opponents, albeit in much different ways. The Golden Gophers hope to avoid starting 0-2 in the conference for the fifth time in six years on Saturday as they attempt to defeat the Boilermakers in West Lafayette for the first time since 2008. After opening the season with a hard-fought 23-17 setback versus No. 2 TCU, Minnesota reeled off three straight wins by a field goal before producing a season-low 173 yards at No. 14 Northwestern en route to its first shutout loss since 2011. “I don’t make excuses, but we’re playing a lot of freshmen. All I can do is keep working, but we’ve got a group that has lost some confidence and that’s our job to get going,” Gophers coach Jerry Kill said after the 27-0 setback. Despite starting 1-4 for the second time in three seasons, Purdue is coming off its most encouraging performance of the season after giving third-ranked Michigan State all it could handle in a 24-21 road loss. The Boilermakers have won nine of the last 10 against Minnesota at home, but are only 3-12 overall at Ross-Ade Stadium since the Gophers last visited in 2011. TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Minnesota -3 ABOUT MINNESOTA (3-2, 0-1 Big Ten): Kill declined to name a starting quarterback on Tuesday, but indicated after last week’s loss that the decision to pull a potential redshirt from Demry Croft was merely a move to develop his freshman signal-caller. “We talked to (starter) Mitch (Leidner) in the third quarter and he wasn’t getting any help … we’ve got a lot more problems than just the quarterback. We’ve got a lot of other issues that we need to solve on the offensive side of the ball,” Kill said. Jalen Myrick is the only one of five injured defensive backs likely to play this week, but the offensive line could get a boost from the return of guard Jon Christenson. ABOUT PURDUE (1-4, 0-1): With D.J. Knox limited to two carries due to a back bruise last week, Markell Jones erupted for 157 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries – all season highs - in his first career start against a Michigan State defense that held three of its first four opponents to an average of 65.3 yards rushing. Among FBS freshmen, Jones’ 405 rushing yards ranks third while his five touchdowns are tied for first. The Boilermakers suspended linebacker Wyatt Cook and defensive end Chazmyn Turner for two games for possession of marijuana over the weekend after suspending two other freshmen – defensive backs David Rose and Evyn Cooper – in mid-September for stealing bicycles. EXTRA POINTS 1. Minnesota is 17-4 in its last 21 contests against non-ranked foes, including 8-2 in its prior 10 conference games against such opponents. 2. Purdue, which stopped Michigan State’s school-record streak of scoring at least 30 points in 12 straight games, has yet to win a Big Ten home game in eight tries under third-year coach Darrell Hazell. 3. The Gophers, who have won the last two meetings, will not play another road game until Nov. 7 when they visit top-ranked Ohio State. [h=3]ATS Trends[/h] Minnesota Golden Gophers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 conference games. Golden Gophers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Golden Gophers are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games in October. Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass. Purdue Boilermakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Boilermakers are 5-1-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Boilermakers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Boilermakers are 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win. Boilermakers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Boilermakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Boilermakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Boilermakers are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Boilermakers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Boilermakers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. [h=3]OU Trends[/h] Minnesota Under is 5-0 in Golden Gophers last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 5-1 in Golden Gophers last 6 games on grass. Under is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 road games. Under is 8-2 in Golden Gophers last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Golden Gophers last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Under is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 6-2 in Golden Gophers last 8 games following a ATS loss. Under is 20-8-1 in Golden Gophers last 29 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Golden Gophers last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Purdue Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Boilermakers last 5 conference games. Under is 19-7 in Boilermakers last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 29-14-2 in Boilermakers last 45 games in October. [h=3]Head to Head[/h] Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Purdue. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings. Favorite is 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 meetings. Golden Gophers are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 meetings. Golden Gophers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings in Purdue.

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[Greenbacks]

Preview: Wisconsin at Nebraska.

With one very notable exception, no team has enjoyed the sight of Nebraska more recently than Wisconsin. The Badgers seek their second Freedom Trophy victory in as many years and look to continue their recent domination of the host Cornhuskers on Saturday when they visit Lincoln in search of their first win at Memorial Stadium since 1965.

Wisconsin has humiliated Nebraska in three of the four meetings since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten four years ago, posting victories of 48-17 in 2011, 70-31 in the 2012 conference championship game and 59-24 last season. The Badgers’ lone setback during that span was a 30-27 defeat in September 2012 in which the Cornhuskers overcame a 17-point second-half deficit in Lincoln, setting the stage for the second of three Wisconsin routs just over two months later. Both schools are coming off low-scoring losses in their Big Ten openers last weekend, with the Badgers dropping a 10-6 decision at home versus Iowa and Nebraska suffering its third loss in the final seconds (14-13) at Illinois to fall below .500 after five games for the first time since 1959. "The fact of the matter is we’ve had a string of games like I’ve never seen," Cornhuskers first-year coach Mike Riley – a veteran of 178 college games – told reporters earlier this week.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN2. LINE: Nebraska -1.5



ABOUT WISCONSIN (3-2, 0-1 Big Ten): The Badgers own the fourth-best scoring defense (9.6 points) and are tied for 12th in FBS with 15 sacks; much of the credit for both goes to outside linebacker Joe Schobert, who leads the country with nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss. The reigning co-Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week was dominant against Iowa, recording 3.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and five quarterback hurries. Receiver Alex Erickson (concussion) and tight end Austin Traylor (right arm) have been ruled out and questionable, respectively, joining other injured Badgers such as starting running back Corey Clement (sports hernia), who is expected to miss at least three more weeks.

ABOUT NEBRASKA (2-3, 0-1): Tommy Armstrong Jr. leads the conference in passing yards (274.2) and total offense (305.4), but is coming off his worst game (10-of-31 for 105 yards) since throwing for 62 yards on 18 attempts against the Badgers last season. One bright spot has been a run defense that ranks 12th in FBS; the Cornhuskers have surrendered a total of 1,120 yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground in their last two losses to Wisconsin. “(The Badgers) may think they’re going to run for 400, but I don’t think it’s going to happen like that this year. They’re going to have to beat us some other way,” safety Byerson Cockrell told the Omaha World Herald.



EXTRA POINTS

1. The Badgers, who have lost five straight and nine of the last 10 conference road openers, have allowed opponents to score on 13.1 percent of their possessions – tied for the second-lowest rate in FBS.
2. Nebraska’s 49 penalties are tied with Bowling Green for the most in FBS.
3. The last three times Wisconsin lost its Big Ten opener, the Badgers went on to win at least a division title (2014) or the Big Ten championship (2010, 2012).




ATS Trends

Wisconsin

Badgers are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Badgers are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Badgers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Badgers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf. Badgers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games. Badgers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Badgers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.

Nebraska

Cornhuskers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS loss. Cornhuskers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss. Cornhuskers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games on fieldturf. Cornhuskers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Cornhuskers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Cornhuskers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Wisconsin

Over is 3-0-1 in Badgers last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Badgers last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-1-1 in Badgers last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 12-3-1 in Badgers last 16 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 7-2-1 in Badgers last 10 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 13-4-1 in Badgers last 18 games in October. Over is 19-6-2 in Badgers last 27 games following a ATS loss. Under is 3-1-1 in Badgers last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 15-6 in Badgers last 21 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 35-17-2 in Badgers last 54 conference games.

Nebraska

Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 8-3 in Cornhuskers last 11 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Cornhuskers last 7 games overall. Under is 24-10 in Cornhuskers last 34 games in October. Under is 7-3 in Cornhuskers last 10 games following a ATS loss.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Badgers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Preview: Syracuse at South Florida. After battling LSU with its fifth-string quarterback, Syracuse will welcome a slightly more experienced signal-caller back to the field Saturday against host USF. The Orange succumbed to the Tigers 34-24 two weekends ago with walk-on Zach Mahoney under center, but will gladly turn to freshman Eric Dungey against the Bulls. Dungey (head) is "ready to go," according to Orange coach Scott Shafer, who watched Mahoney struggle for most of the afternoon against LSU before throwing three second-half touchdown passes. Dungey saw action in three games last month, throwing five TDs and no interceptions in victories against Rhode Island, Wake Forest and Central Michigan. USF, meanwhile, has watched quarterback Quinton Flowers throw for under 200 yards with at least one interception in all four games. The Bulls have lost three straight, although it's been a tough slate with matchups against Florida State, Maryland and Memphis. TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network. LINE: USF -2.5 ABOUT SYRACUSE (3-1): In addition to Dungey, Syracuse also should regain the services of hybrid back Ervin Philips, who has missed the previous three games following knee surgery. Despite starting three different quarterbacks already this season, the Orange have scored touchdowns on 25.5 percent of their drives - a significant increase from last year's mark of 11.8 percent. Syracuse already has had eight different players with a rush of at least 10 yards this season, led by Jordan Fredericks, who has posted team highs of 220 yards and two rushing scores in 2015. ABOUT USF (1-3): The Bulls led Memphis - which entered on an 11-game winning streak - by an early 10-0 margin before falling 24-17 last weekend. They held the Tigers nearly 30 points below their season average (53.8) entering the contest and hope to play a full 60 minutes in front of their fans on homecoming week. “It would be great to beat a Power 5 football team. Syracuse is a good football team,” coach Willie Taggart said. “They’re playing some good football and it’s a good challenge for our guys. If you can go beat a good, winning football team, it gives you a lot of confidence and it lets you know you’re headed in the right direction.” EXTRA POINTS 1. The Orange will aim to improve their rush defense after giving up 244 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to LSU star Leonard Fournette. 2. USF is 6-2 all-time against Syracuse. 3. The Bulls' leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns is running back D'Ernest Johnson (14 receptions, 223 yards, four scores). [h=3]ATS Trends[/h] Syracuse Orange are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Orange are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Orange are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games. Orange are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Orange are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss. South Florida Bulls are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Bulls are 7-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bulls are 11-24-2 ATS in their last 37 games on grass. Bulls are 9-22-1 ATS in their last 32 non-conference games. Bulls are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Bulls are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 home games. Bulls are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss. Bulls are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. [h=3]OU Trends[/h] Syracuse Over is 4-0 in Orange last 4 games overall. Under is 6-0 in Orange last 6 road games. Under is 5-0 in Orange last 5 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 4-1 in Orange last 5 games on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Orange last 5 non-conference games. Under is 3-1-1 in Orange last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 5-2 in Orange last 7 games in October. South Florida Under is 4-0 in Bulls last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 home games. Under is 17-4 in Bulls last 21 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 16-5-1 in Bulls last 22 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 19-6-2 in Bulls last 27 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 6-2 in Bulls last 8 games in October. Under is 23-8-1 in Bulls last 32 games overall. Under is 21-8-1 in Bulls last 30 games on grass. Under is 7-3 in Bulls last 10 vs. ACC. [h=3]Head to Head[/h] Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Orange are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

 

[Greenbacks]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Preview: Georgia Tech at Clemson.

Clemson’s stirring victory over Notre Dame last week has bolstered the sixth-ranked Tigers’ ACC and playoff hopes heading into the heart of their schedule, starting Saturday at home against struggling Georgia Tech. But the Tigers know how dangerous the Yellow Jackets can be, and all they have to do is remember last year’s 28-6 loss in Atlanta.

“They kicked out butt last year, it’s just that simple,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told reporters this week, days after the Tigers stopped the Fighting Irish on a two-point conversion to remain unbeaten. Quarterback Deshaun Watson and running back Wayne Gallman lead an offense averaging 33.5 points, and the Tigers have shown resolve in beating Louisville and Notre Dame by a combined five points in their past two games. The Yellow Jackets have dropped three in a row, none more discouraging than blowing a 21-point home advantage last week to North Carolina. Quarterback Justin Thomas and Georgia Tech’s triple-option offense is struggling, but aim to get back on track against a Clemson defense that allowed 437 yards last week.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Clemson, -7

ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (2-3, 0-2 ACC): Thomas was stuffed on a fourth-down run and lost a key fumble during the Yellow Jackets’ meltdown last week, but the junior did complete 12-of-21 passes – after connecting on just 14-of-45 attempts in losses to Notre Dame and Duke. The Yellow Jackets are averaging only 212.7 yards rushing during their losing streak, nearly 100 yards below their season average (311.8). Georgia Tech expects defensive tackle Patrick Gamble (head injury) and running back TaQuon Marshall (undisclosed injury) to be available Saturday.

ABOUT CLEMSON (4-0, 1-0 ACC): The Tigers sat on a 21-3 lead after three quarters last week by running Gallman (98 yards on 22 carries) and Watson (93 yards on 16 carries), but it nearly backfired after Clemson allowed 19 points in the fourth quarter. Watson is having a fantastic sophomore campaign, averaging 231 yards of total offense per game, and even with last week’s late struggles the Clemson defense is 12th nationally in scoring defense at 14.8 points. Defensive ends Shaq Lawson (second in the ACC with 10 tackles for loss) and Kevin Dodd (fifth in the league in sacks at 3.5) lead the Tigers’ defense.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Georgia Tech leads the ACC in scoring (41.4 points), but has averaged only 24.3 points during its losing streak.

2. Dodd was named ACC defensive lineman of the week after recording 3.5 tackles for loss last week; B.J. Goodson recorded an interception and recovered a fumble in receiving conference linebacker-of-the-week honors.

3. The Yellow Jackets have won six of the past nine meetings and lead the series 51-27-2.

[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Georgia Tech

Yellow Jackets are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Yellow Jackets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games on grass. Yellow Jackets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Yellow Jackets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Yellow Jackets are 5-11-2 ATS in their last 18 games in October. Yellow Jackets are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Yellow Jackets are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Clemson

Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Tigers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win. Tigers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Tigers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Tigers are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in October.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Georgia Tech

Over is 8-2 in Yellow Jackets last 10 games in October. Over is 8-2 in Yellow Jackets last 10 games following a S.U. loss. Over is 9-3 in Yellow Jackets last 12 games following a ATS loss. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games overall. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Clemson

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games following a ATS loss. Under is 9-1 in Tigers last 10 games on grass. Under is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 home games. Under is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games overall. Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 20-7 in Tigers last 27 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 20-8 in Tigers last 28 games following a S.U. win. Under is 36-16 in Tigers last 52 games in October.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Home team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Underdog is 15-6 ATS in their last 21 meetings. Preview: Georgia at Tennessee. Two blown fourth-quarter leads and a rotten second half have derailed Tennessee’s hopes of winning the SEC East, and the Volunteers now host to a Georgia squad that cannot afford another loss if it hopes to reach the conference title game. The 16th-ranked Bulldogs were embarrassed in last week’s showdown game with Alabama, falling at home 38-10 in a rout that cast plenty of doubt on whether Georgia is a legitimate national power. The Bulldogs need to win out in order to jump back into the playoff conversation, and still have standout running back Nick Chubb – who has rushed for 100 yards in 13 consecutive games. But quarterback Greyson Lambert was rattled repeatedly by the Crimson Tide, and Georgia’s defense was overwhelmed by 24 first-half points. The Volunteers brought high hopes of contending for the East title into 2015 but blew last-quarter leads to Oklahoma and Florida, then saw a 14-point advantage evaporate last week against Arkansas. Joshua Dobbs is one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation, but the junior only rushed seven times last week. TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Georgia -3 ABOUT GEORGIA (4-1, 2-1 SEC): As good as Lambert was in the two games leading up to last week, he was just as bad against the Crimson Tide: 10-of-24 passing for 86 yards and an interception. The Bulldogs committed four turnovers (a blocked punt and a Brice Ramsey interception resulting in touchdowns) and never got on track offensively, Chubb gaining 83 of his 146 yards on a touchdown run late in the third quarter after the outcome was decided. The Bulldogs’ secondary has allowed three pass completions of 44 or more yards after not allowing one longer than 38 yards in 2014. ABOUT TENNESSEE (2-3, 0-2 SEC): The Volunteers have been outgained 356-141 in the fourth quarter of their past three games, and only mustered four yards rushing in the second half against Arkansas. Dobbs passed for a season-high 232 yards last week but rushed for just seven yards, one week after totaling 136 yards on the ground in a loss at Florida. Evan Barry is second in the nation in kickoff return average (40.6) and has returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, including a 96-yard score to open the game last week. EXTRA POINTS 1. Tennessee’s Alvin Kamara is averaging 6.5 yards per carry, is second on the team in receptions (10) and has returned a punt for a touchdown; another punt return for a score last week was nullified by a penalty. 2. The Bulldogs are last in the SEC and 121st in FBS in third-down conversion percentage (29.2 percent), going 3-for-17 last week. 3. Saturday's winner will move ahead in the all-time series (21-21-2); Georgia has won the past five meetings, including three-point victories each of the past two seasons.

ATS Trends

Georgia

Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss. Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Bulldogs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Bulldogs are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Bulldogs are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Tennessee

Volunteers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Volunteers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Volunteers are 4-11 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Volunteers are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Volunteers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Georgia

Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home. Over is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Over is 6-1 in Bulldogs last 7 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Over is 12-4 in Bulldogs last 16 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games overall. Over is 19-8 in Bulldogs last 27 games on grass. Over is 14-6 in Bulldogs last 20 conference games.

Tennessee

Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-2-1 in Volunteers last 10 games on grass. Over is 3-1-1 in Volunteers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2-1 in Volunteers last 8 home games. Over is 5-2-1 in Volunteers last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 7-3-1 in Volunteers last 11 games overall. Over is 19-9 in Volunteers last 28 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Tennessee. Underdog is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings. Bulldogs are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 meetings.

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[Greenbacks]

Preview: Indiana at Penn State.

Indiana suffered a tough loss last weekend, but the Hoosiers had minimal time to sulk with a tough road matchup against Penn State looming on Saturday. The Hoosiers took No. 1 Ohio State down to the wire, coming nine yards away from tying the game in the final seconds of an eventual 34-27 defeat and now must contend with a solid Nittany Lions squad in a tough environment.

The Hoosiers led the Buckeyes 10-0 early last Saturday but ultimately came up short in a game where their defense allowed touchdown runs of 55, 65 and 75 yards in the second half. “Obviously, the loss hurts, and we know we could’ve won the game," said senior defensive end Nick Mangieri. "But if you’re not focusing all your attention on Penn State right now, why are you playing football here?” The Nittany Lions allowed 14 points or fewer for the third time in five games this season, holding Army to a pair of touchdowns in last Saturday's six-point triumph. Still, Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters after the contest, "Not where we need to be. There's no doubt about it."

TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Penn State -7

ABOUT INDIANA (4-1, 0-1 Big Ten): A key for the Hoosiers is the turnover margin, as they currently are tied for first in the Big Ten with 11 interceptions and a plus-9 turnover ratio. Offensively, the team paces the conference in scoring (36 points per game) and total offense (498.2 yards), thanks in large part to quarterback Nate Sudfeld (1,277 yards, seven touchdowns, one interception) and tailback Jordan Howard (709 yards, four TDs). However, both were far from their best against the Buckeyes and, making matters worse, each left with an ankle injury prior to the decisive fourth quarter, leaving their statuses for Saturday in doubt.

ABOUT PENN STATE (4-1, 1-0): Indiana coach Kevin Wilson called Penn State's Christian Hackenberg "one of the premier quarterbacks in college ball" even though the junior signal-caller is completing a career-low 52.8 percent of his passes with only one game of more than 156 passing yards in 2015. Chris Godwin leads the team by a wide margin in catches (23) and receiving yards (349), while top running backs Saquon Barkley and Akeel Lynch sat out the Army game with injuries and appear likely to miss Saturday's contest as well. Defensively, the Nittany Lions excel at pressuring the quarterback with only Oklahoma State (22) registering more sacks than Penn State (21) this season.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Nittany Lions have held their opponent under 300 yards of total offense in each of their last eight home games.

2. Penn State has given up seven points or fewer in the first half of 11 consecutive contests.

3. Penn State leads the all-time series 17-1 and is 8-0 all-time versus Indiana at Beaver Stadium.




[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]

Indiana

Hoosiers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win. Hoosiers are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Hoosiers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Hoosiers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Hoosiers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 road games. Hoosiers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Hoosiers are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Hoosiers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.

Penn State

Nittany Lions are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS loss. Nittany Lions are 7-15-1 ATS in their last 23 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Nittany Lions are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 conference games. Nittany Lions are 2-6-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Indiana

Over is 21-6-1 in Hoosiers last 28 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Hoosiers last 5 road games. Over is 15-5-2 in Hoosiers last 22 games on grass. Over is 19-7 in Hoosiers last 26 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 19-7-1 in Hoosiers last 27 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 18-7-1 in Hoosiers last 26 games in October. Over is 25-10 in Hoosiers last 35 games following a S.U. loss. Over is 25-11 in Hoosiers last 36 conference games. Over is 37-17-1 in Hoosiers last 55 games overall. Over is 39-18-2 in Hoosiers last 59 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Penn State

Under is 4-0 in Nittany Lions last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Nittany Lions last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games on grass. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 conference games. Over is 7-2 in Nittany Lions last 9 games in October. Over is 7-2 in Nittany Lions last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 8-3 in Nittany Lions last 11 games following a S.U. win. Over is 12-5 in Nittany Lions last 17 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Nittany Lions last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 14-6 in Nittany Lions last 20 vs. a team with a winning record.

[h=3]Head to Head[/h]

Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Hoosiers are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Underdog is 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings. Preview: Oklahoma at Texas. The Red River Rivalry is starting to get a bit one-sided, and No. 9 Oklahoma smells blood again as it meets Texas on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The undefeated Sooners have won four of the last five meetings — including a 31-26 decision last year — and are heavily favored to defeat the Longhorns, who have been outscored 163-81 in their four losses — all against teams that are either ranked or were when they played — following a 50-7 setback to No. 2 TCU last week. Oklahoma is coming off a 44-24 victory over then-No. 21 and undefeated West Virginia, and averages 42 points per game — tied for 10th in the nation. If the loss to the Horned Frogs wasn't embarrassing enough, Texas cornerback Kris Boyd apologized for being on Twitter at halftime and retweeting a suggestion he transfer to Texas A&M. The Longhorns are off to their worst start since going 1-9 in 1956, but coach Charlie Strong remains optimistic. ''You have to find leadership and you've got to get them all the buy in,'' Strong told reporters. ''When you're a young team like the youth that we have right now and you don't have any leaders to step up with your older guys, then you're going to have the issues because what's happening now is most of your playmakers are the young guys.'' TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: Oklahoma -17 ABOUT OKLAHOMA (4-0, 1-0 Big 12): Quarterback Baker Mayfield is second among FBS players in points responsible for per game at 25.5 and has thrown for at least three touchdowns in all four contests. Sophomore running back Samaje Perine (328 yards, two TDs) rushed for 65 against West Virginia and has totaled 78 or fewer in three games this season after amassing 1,713 as a freshman. Senior linebacker Eric Striker was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after equaling career highs in tackles (12) and tackles for loss (three) while forcing a fumble that turned into a touchdown and registering two sacks against West Virginia. ABOUT TEXAS (1-4, 0-2): The Longhorns used 19 freshmen — including only five redshirts — against TCU and no one is under the microscope more than Jerrod Heard. The redshirt freshman quarterback, who became the starter in Week 2, has completed only 55.3 percent of his passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions while leading the team in rushing with 318 yards and three TDs. Sophomore running back D’Onta Foreman rushed for a career-high 112 yards against TCU. EXTRA POINTS 1. Eight players have caught Mayfield's 13 touchdown passes with WR Sterling Shepard and redshirt freshman TE Mark Andrews leading the way with three apiece. 2. Striker has 18 career sacks — the most by a linebacker in Oklahoma history. 3. The Longhorns lead the series 60-44-5, but the Sooners have won 10 of the last 15 meetings. [h=3]ATS Trends[/h] Oklahoma Sooners are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Sooners are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Sooners are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games in October. Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Texas Longhorns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Longhorns are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Longhorns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October. Longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Longhorns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Longhorns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss. Longhorns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Longhorns are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. [h=3]OU Trends[/h] Oklahoma Over is 6-0 in Sooners last 6 games in October. Over is 7-1 in Sooners last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 19-7-1 in Sooners last 27 conference games. Over is 20-8-1 in Sooners last 29 games on fieldturf. Over is 14-6-1 in Sooners last 21 games overall. Over is 9-4-1 in Sooners last 14 games following a S.U. win. Texas Under is 5-0 in Longhorns last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 7-1 in Longhorns last 8 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Longhorns last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Longhorns last 5 games following a S.U. loss. Under is 4-1 in Longhorns last 5 neutral site games. Under is 8-2 in Longhorns last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 16-5 in Longhorns last 21 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Under is 9-3 in Longhorns last 12 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 14-5 in Longhorns last 19 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 19-7 in Longhorns last 26 games overall. Under is 19-7 in Longhorns last 26 conference games. Under is 5-2 in Longhorns last 7 games in October. Under is 7-3 in Longhorns last 10 games following a ATS loss. Under is 7-3 in Longhorns last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 15-7 in Longhorns last 22 games on fieldturf. [h=3]Head to Head[/h] Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Sooners are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Texas.