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Preview: Kansas State at Texas

When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

Texas and visiting Kansas State meet Saturday afternoon after two very different outcomes against Big 12 rival Oklahoma. The Longhorns had a bye week to enjoy their 24-17 rivalry win while Oklahoma handed the Wildcats their third straight loss with a 55-0 pounding.

The Wildcats held a players-only meeting before practice Monday, hoping to clear the air and get the team back on track. "That was something we needed," quarterback Joe Hubener told the Topeka Capital-Journal. "We needed to get things out in the open. It was very positive, not a negative thing." Kansas State has struggled offensively in conference play, ranking last at 326.7 points. Texas' offense is averaging just 16.8 more yards, but the team is confident with a revived attack led by Jerrod Heard.
TV: Noon ET, FS1. LINE: Texas -4

ABOUT KANSAS STATE (3-3, 0-3 Big 12): The Wildcats' ground game, which is averaging 161 yards, struggled in second-half letdowns against Oklahoma State and TCU before gaining 65 yards in the loss to Oklahoma. Hubener (20-of-56 for 281 yards, four interceptions and zero touchdowns in Big 12 play) will get the start, although coach Bill Snyder initially wouldn't commit to the junior. "In all reality, Joe will start the ballgame, but I want to hold everybody accountable throughout the course of the week," Snyder told the media Tuesday.
ABOUT TEXAS (2-4, 1-2): Heard has a team-best 433 rushing yards and three touchdowns to go with 714 passing yards and three scores while the Longhorns have found success using former starting quarterback Tyrone Swoopes in short-yardage situations. D'Onta Foreman has 328 rushing yards and two TDs after recording back-to-back 100-yard games. Freshman linebacker Malik Jefferson has registered 37 tackles and a team-best two sacks after recording two of Texas' six sacks against Oklahoma.


EXTRA POINTS
1. Texas is 8-1 under coach Charlie Strong when it scores first and 0-10 when allowing the first points.
2. Daje Johnson, who leads the Big 12 in punt returns (17.6) and Texas in receiving (14 catches, 201 yards), should return Saturday after missing the Oklahoma game with a concussion.
3. Injuries have piled up for Kansas State's defense and the statuses of S Dante Barnett and CB Danzel McDaniel - who did not play against Oklahoma - as well as LB Elijah Lee and S Kaleb Prewett - who were injured versus the Sooners - are unknown.


ATS Trends

Kansas State

  1. Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  3. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
  4. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  5. Wildcats are 23-6 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Wildcats are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games following a S.U. loss.
  7. Wildcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  8. Wildcats are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games on fieldturf.
  9. Wildcats are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a bye week.
  10. Wildcats are 38-14-1 ATS in their last 53 conference games.
  11. Wildcats are 26-10 ATS in their last 36 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
  12. Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  13. Wildcats are 35-15-1 ATS in their last 51 games in October.
  14. Wildcats are 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 road games.
  15. Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Texas

  1. Longhorns are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week.
  2. Longhorns are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in October.
  3. Longhorns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  4. Longhorns are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS win.
  5. Longhorns are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  6. Longhorns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

OU Trends

Kansas State

  1. Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games overall.
  2. Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Over is 5-0 in Wildcats last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 games on fieldturf.
  5. Over is 4-0 in Wildcats last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  6. Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
  7. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games in October.
  8. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 conference games.
  9. Over is 7-2 in Wildcats last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  10. Over is 11-4 in Wildcats last 15 games following a bye week.
  11. Over is 40-15 in Wildcats last 55 games following a S.U. loss.
  12. Over is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  13. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  14. Under is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
  15. Over is 16-7 in Wildcats last 23 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  16. Over is 18-8 in Wildcats last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Texas

  1. Under is 10-3 in Longhorns last 13 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 20-6 in Longhorns last 26 conference games.
  3. Under is 6-2 in Longhorns last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 6-2 in Longhorns last 8 games in October.
  5. Under is 9-3 in Longhorns last 12 games following a ATS win.
  6. Under is 20-7 in Longhorns last 27 games overall.
  7. Under is 19-7 in Longhorns last 26 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  8. Under is 13-5 in Longhorns last 18 home games.
  9. Under is 16-7 in Longhorns last 23 games on fieldturf.
  10. Under is 9-4 in Longhorns last 13 games following a bye week.
  11. Under is 9-4 in Longhorns last 13 games following a S.U. win.
  12. Under is 11-5 in Longhorns last 16 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.

Head to Head


  1. Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
  2. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Texas.
  3. Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Texas.
  4. Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  5. Underdog is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Clemson at Miami[/h]When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida


Clemson realized it had a special talent when highly touted quarterback Deshaun Watson arrived on campus, but midway through his sophomore season Watson has developed into one of the nation’s best signal-callers. The sixth-ranked Tigers play at Miami (Fla.) on Saturday looking to keep pace with fellow unbeaten Florida State in the ACC’s Atlantic Division, and Watson’s passing the past two weeks has accelerated the Tigers’ rise into the national playoff picture.

Earning ACC offensive player of the week honors after completing 27-of-41 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns in last week’s 34-17 thrashing of Boston College, Watson has thrown for 685 yards while completing 67.6 percent of his attempts the past two games. The Hurricanes own the best turnover margin in the nation (plus-13) but suffered a key blow in last week’s 30-20 victory over Virginia Tech when linebacker Raphael Kirby – the team’s leading tackler – suffered a lower extremity injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Sophomore quarterback Brad Kaaya leads the ACC with 1,795 passing yards, and is critical to Miami's upset hopes in a matchup of the top two passing squads in the conference.

TV: Noon ET, ABC. LINE: Clemson -6.5

ABOUT CLEMSON (6-0, 3-0 ACC): Watson recorded the second 400-yard passing game of his career, and just the sixth in school history. Center Jay Guillermo played every snap last week, earning conference offensive lineman of the week honors for the second consecutive week in helping the Tigers roll up 532 yards of total offense. Clemson ranks 10th nationally in total defense (281.7 yards per game) and 14th in points per contest (16.7).

ABOUT MIAMI (FLA.) (4-2, 1-1 ACC): Kaaya, last season's ACC rookie of the year, passed for 296 yards and two touchdowns last week and is averaging 300 yards passing per game. Receiver Rashawn Scott caught two touchdown passes against the Hokies and is ranked second in the league with 74.3 yards receiving per game. Cornerback Artie Burns intercepted two passes last week and has five on the season, tops in the conference and tied for third nationally.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Kaaya has not thrown an interception in his past 125 pass attempts, the second-longest streak at Miami in the past 10 years (Stephen Morris, 182).

2. The Tigers have dominated opponents before halftime this season, outscoring the opposition 137-33 in the first half of games.

3. Clemson and Miami have not played since 2010; the Hurricanes have won six of the nine meetings in the series.




[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Clemson

  1. Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
  2. Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Tigers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
  5. Tigers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
  7. Tigers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
  8. Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.

Miami

  1. Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  2. Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
  3. Hurricanes are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.


[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Clemson

  1. Under is 8-0 in Tigers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
  2. Under is 11-2 in Tigers last 13 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Under is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  4. Under is 13-3 in Tigers last 16 games following a S.U. win.
  5. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 road games.
  6. Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
  7. Under is 9-3 in Tigers last 12 games on grass.
  8. Under is 12-4 in Tigers last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  9. Under is 11-4 in Tigers last 15 games overall.
  10. Under is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  11. Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  12. Under is 35-17 in Tigers last 52 games in October.

Miami

  1. Under is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 games in October.
  2. Under is 5-0 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
  3. Under is 9-1 in Hurricanes last 10 conference games.
  4. Under is 7-1 in Hurricanes last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Under is 9-3 in Hurricanes last 12 games overall.
  7. Under is 8-3 in Hurricanes last 11 games on grass.
  8. Under is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 games following a S.U. win.
  9. Under is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 games following a ATS win.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Auburn at Arkansas[/h]When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas


Coming off a pair of less than spectacular wins, Auburn looks to push its winning streak to three games when it visits Arkansas for an SEC tussle Saturday. The Razorbacks have won one of their last five outings, but were encouraged a bit by a closer-than-it-looked loss at Alabama in their last game.

Arkansas held the Crimson Tide to their lowest scoring output of the season, the fifth time this season the Razorbacks have limited an opponent to a season-low total. Coach Bret Bielema's squad will have their work cut out for them against Auburn, though, as the Tigers have scored at least 30 in their last two outings. And the Auburn defense isn't a slouch either, ranking 11th nationally with only five passing touchdowns allowed this season. Quarterback Brandon Allen will be a big key for the Razorbacks, having thrown for 1,536 yards and 10 touchdowns already this season.

TV: Noon ET, SEC Network. LINE: Arkansas -5.5

ABOUT AUBURN (4-2, 1-2 SEC): Sophomore Tre Williams was a big part of the Auburn defense early on, but he suffered a knee injury in the team's loss to Mississippi State three games ago. Williams returned for last week's game against Kentucky and recorded four tackles, including one for loss, and said he's close to 100 percent again. "I wasn't feeling too well at first, but my teammates kept me up and gave me the confidence and I just went out there and played," Williams told reporters. "I went out there and played and it felt great."

ABOUT ARKANSAS (2-4, 1-2): Despite rushing for only 44 yards against Alabama, the Razorbacks are committed to the ground attack and will focus on it even more starting with the Auburn contest. Running back Alex Collins should see the ball quite a bit Saturday as Arkansas looks to get back to the running attack that averaged 245 yards in games against Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Tennessee. "We are a downhill running football team," tight end Hunter Henry told the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. "That's who we are, and that kind of sets up our passing game after that."

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Tigers expect DT Montravius Adams and RB Roc Thomas to be ready to go against Arkansas after both suffered undisclosed injuries last week against Kentucky.

2. Arkansas QB Brandon Allen is second to Mississippi State's Dak Prescott (7,283 yards, 52 touchdown passes) among active SEC quarterbacks with 5,559 yards and 44 TD tosses.

3. Auburn PK Daniel Carlson is the only kicker nationally with three field goals of at least 51 yards this season, including his 52-yarder to end the first half last week against Kentucky.



[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Auburn

  1. Tigers are 6-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  2. Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  3. Tigers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win.
  4. Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  6. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  7. Tigers are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
  8. Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
  9. Tigers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

Arkansas

  1. Razorbacks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  2. Razorbacks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  3. Razorbacks are 11-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  4. Razorbacks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
  5. Razorbacks are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
  6. Razorbacks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
  7. Razorbacks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  8. Razorbacks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss.
  9. Razorbacks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week.
  10. Razorbacks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
  11. Razorbacks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Auburn

  1. Over is 2-0-2 in Tigers last 4 road games.
  2. Over is 5-1-1 in Tigers last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
  4. Over is 4-1-1 in Tigers last 6 games following a S.U. win.
  5. Under is 6-2-2 in Tigers last 10 games following a bye week.
  6. Under is 3-1-3 in Tigers last 7 games overall.
  7. Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 games in October.
  8. Under is 5-2-1 in Tigers last 8 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  9. Over is 10-4-1 in Tigers last 15 conference games.
  10. Over is 9-4 in Tigers last 13 games following a ATS win.

Arkansas

  1. Under is 7-0 in Razorbacks last 7 games following a bye week.
  2. Under is 5-0 in Razorbacks last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  3. Under is 6-0 in Razorbacks last 6 games following a ATS win.
  4. Under is 4-0 in Razorbacks last 4 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  5. Under is 7-0 in Razorbacks last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
  6. Under is 7-0 in Razorbacks last 7 conference games.
  7. Under is 10-1 in Razorbacks last 11 games overall.
  8. Under is 6-1 in Razorbacks last 7 games on fieldturf.
  9. Under is 5-1 in Razorbacks last 6 home games.
  10. Over is 5-1 in Razorbacks last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

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

  1. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Pittsburgh at Syracuse[/h]When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Carrier Dome, Syracuse, New York


Pittsburgh is starting to catch the attention of the college football world with five victories in six games, suffering only a loss to unbeaten Iowa on a 57-yard field goal at the buzzer. Next up for the Panthers - who already have played four of their first six games on the road - is a visit to Syracuse for an ACC clash on Saturday.

The Panthers won at Georgia Tech 31-28 last weekend and must continue to play consistently with a daunting stretch of games looming in November. “The great thing is they were nowhere on the radar,” coach Mark Narduzzi said of his team, which is likely a win away from joining the Top 25. “They weren’t even a blip a week ago. We talk about earning respect and we do that every week, and our kids earned it.” The Orange, meanwhile, have lost three straight games, including a triple-overtime setback against Virginia last week, as their 3-0 start to the season is a distant memory. "We're going to have to ramp it up in the second half of the season," head coach Scott Shafer said this week. "The good news is those guys, they're still young, but they're not as young as they were when they first walked in here. They're continuing to grow."

TV: Noon ET, ESPNU. LINE: Pittsburgh -6.5

ABOUT PITT (5-1, 3-0 ACC): Off to their best start in six years, the Panthers survived last weekend on Chris Blewitt's school-record 56-yard field goal with 1:11 left. They will look to ride the momentum behind a defense that ranks 17th in the nation in yards allowed (300.8) and has consistently terrorized quarterbacks all season. Quarterback Nathan Peterman (922 yards, nine touchdown passes) and tailback Qadree Ollison (559 yards, five scores) have been solid, but Pitt's headliner on offense is the ACC's leading receiver this season and the program's all-time leading receiver, Tyler Boyd (41 catches, 396 yards, four TDs).

ABOUT SYRACUSE (3-3, 1-1): The Orange wasted a 10-point, fourth-quarter lead last week and now have given up 123 points over their last three games. The team already has used four quarterbacks this season - one of which is freshman Eric Dungey, who continues to play at a high level after completing 72.7 percent of his passes against Virginia for two touchdowns and no picks, to go along with 85 rushing yards and a score. Steve Ishmael paces the team in receptions (18), receiving yards (258) and TDs (three), while Brisly Estime (10 catches, 209 yards, two TDs) is a solid deep threat.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Pitt has won nine of the last 10 meetings, including a 30-7 rout at home last season.

2. Only two teams in the nation average more sacks than Pitt (3.67), which already has more sacks (22) than it did all of last season.

3. All five of the Panthers' wins have come by 17 points or fewer.



[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Pittsburgh

  1. Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  2. Panthers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
  3. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
  4. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  6. Panthers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Syracuse

  1. Orange are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  2. Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  3. Orange are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Pittsburgh

  1. Over is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Over is 7-1-2 in Panthers last 10 games following a ATS win.
  3. Over is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 games following a S.U. win.
  4. Over is 6-2-1 in Panthers last 9 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Under is 6-2-1 in Panthers last 9 games in October.
  6. Over is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 games on fieldturf.
  7. Over is 8-3-1 in Panthers last 12 games overall.
  8. Under is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  9. Over is 5-2-1 in Panthers last 8 conference games.

Syracuse

  1. Over is 6-0 in Orange last 6 games overall.
  2. Over is 4-0 in Orange last 4 home games.
  3. Over is 4-0 in Orange last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Over is 4-0 in Orange last 4 games on fieldturf.
  5. Under is 6-2 in Orange last 8 conference games.
  6. Under is 15-6 in Orange last 21 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  7. Under is 10-4 in Orange last 14 games following a S.U. loss.
  8. Under is 7-3-1 in Orange last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.

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

  1. Panthers are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
  2. Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
  3. Panthers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Syracuse.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Northwestern at Nebraska[/h]When: 12:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska

Less than three weeks ago, Northwestern’s defense appeared nearly impenetrable as the Wildcats roared to a surprising 5-0 start. A pair of blowout losses to ranked conference foes bounced Northwestern from the Top 25 and have reinforced its recent inability to enjoy much success in October – a trend the Wildcats would like to change beginning on Saturday when they visit Nebraska.

Northwestern climbed to No. 14 in the Coaches Poll following a 27-0 win over Minnesota on Oct. 3 and had surrendered a total of 35 points through five games – its fewest since 1943 – before suffering a 38-0 setback the following week at Michigan and a 40-10 drubbing at home versus Iowa last weekend. As a result, the Wildcats fell to 7-16 over their last 23 games in October – a far cry from the 21-3 mark they have managed over their last 24 contests in September. While Northwestern is at a crossroads after its hot start, the Wildcats will try to end a three-game losing streak to Nebraska, which snagged its first conference victory last weekend with a 48-25 win in Minnesota. Three of the four meetings between the schools since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten in 2011 have been decided by three points or fewer, with the lone exception being Nebraska’s 38-17 road triumph last season.

TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. LINE: Nebraska -7.5



ABOUT NORTHWESTERN (5-2, 1-2 Big Ten): The rushing attack, which averaged 248.8 yards during the winning streak, has totaled 89 yards in the back-to-back losses as the Wildcats fell behind by three scores in the first quarter to Michigan and again midway through the third quarter against Iowa. The large deficits have resulted in sophomore running back Justin Jackson netting 55 yards on 22 attempts after he had carried at least 20 times in each of the team’s first five games. "It's really hard when you've got to get in the two-minute mode when you're down three scores. That skews the last two games … We've got to get him back going, there's no doubt about that,” coach Pat Fitzgerald said.
ABOUT NEBRASKA (3-4, 1-2): The coaching staff made it a priority to get quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. on track after he went a combined 21-for-59 for 234 yards in losses to Illinois and Wisconsin and he obliged versus Minnesota, finishing 18-of-26 for 261 yards and three scores. The nation’s worst pass defense (341.7 yards) continued along that path, however, surrendering at least 300 yards for sixth time in seven tries, but picked off two passes to end a three-game stretch in which it failed to record an interception. The Cornhuskers also drew only two flags for 25 yards versus Minnesota after entering the week with 58 penalties – the second-most in FBS.




EXTRA POINTS
1. Nebraska is the only team in the Big Ten and one of 11 teams in FBS to rank in the top 40 nationally in rushing and passing offense.
2. Jackson needs 69 rushing yards to move into sole possession of 10th place on the school’s all-time rushing list and 122 yards to amass 2,000 for his career.
3. The Cornhuskers have allowed 23 plays of at least 30 yards – the worst mark in the Big Ten and second-worst in FBS.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Northwestern

  1. Wildcats are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
  2. Wildcats are 16-6 ATS in their last 22 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  3. Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Wildcats are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  5. Wildcats are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 conference games.
  6. Wildcats are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  7. Wildcats are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 games following a ATS loss.
  8. Wildcats are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss.
  9. Wildcats are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in October.
  10. Wildcats are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  11. Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.

Nebraska

  1. Cornhuskers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  2. Cornhuskers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
  3. Cornhuskers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Cornhuskers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
  5. Cornhuskers are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  6. Cornhuskers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Cornhuskers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in October.
  8. Cornhuskers are 16-36-1 ATS in their last 53 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
  9. Cornhuskers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Northwestern

  1. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 road games.
  2. Under is 8-2 in Wildcats last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Under is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
  5. Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 conference games.
  6. Under is 7-2 in Wildcats last 9 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Under is 9-3 in Wildcats last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  8. Under is 14-5 in Wildcats last 19 games following a ATS loss.
  9. Under is 19-7 in Wildcats last 26 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  10. Under is 13-5 in Wildcats last 18 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  11. Under is 5-2 in Wildcats last 7 games overall.
  12. Over is 10-4 in Wildcats last 14 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  13. Under is 9-4 in Wildcats last 13 games in October.
  14. Under is 17-8 in Wildcats last 25 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.

Nebraska

  1. Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  2. Over is 5-1 in Cornhuskers last 6 games following a ATS win.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Cornhuskers last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
  4. Over is 8-2 in Cornhuskers last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Over is 8-3 in Cornhuskers last 11 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Under is 25-11 in Cornhuskers last 36 games in October.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Tennessee at Alabama[/h]When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama


The further away Alabama gets from its one loss, the more that defeat looks like just a minor bump in the road. The Crimson Tide will go for their fifth straight win and try to avoid looking ahead when they host Tennessee on Saturday.

Alabama is set to host LSU in its next game on Nov. 7 in what is expected to be a battle for the top spot in the SEC West, but the annual meeting with the Volunteers is just as important. “I think the Tennessee game is a special game to a lot of people in the state of Alabama because of the tradition and the rivalry that has existed here for a long time, as well as the history that the game brings,” Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban told reporters. “It's most certainly a special game to us, and our team will get ready to play a very good game against a very good Tennessee team.” The Volunteers are coming off their first SEC win and are hoping the wave of momentum that resulted from overcoming a 21-point deficit in the 38-31 triumph over Georgia will carry through a bye week. “We finally got a good win on our shoulders,” Tennessee defensive back Brian Randolph told reporters. “We all like the feeling of (winning), so we're just trying to get it again.”

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Alabama -15.5

ABOUT TENNESSEE (3-3, 1-2 SEC): The Georgia win not only snapped a two-game slide and got the Volunteers back to .500, but it marked the best game of quarterback Joshua Dobbs’ season. The junior threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 118 yards and a pair of scores and impressed his coach with his leadership skills. “From a leadership standpoint and a mentality standpoint, he's done a good job with that but I thought he took it to another level in the Georgia game,” Volunteers coach Butch Jones told reporters. “We're going to continue to need that as the season progresses.”

ABOUT ALABAMA (6-1, 3-1): Dobbs faces a Crimson Tide secondary that totaled four interceptions against Texas A&M last week and returned three of them for touchdowns. Freshman Minkah Fitzpatrick returned two of those picks for scores, earning himself SEC freshman of the week honors and some praise from Saban. “Three scores on defense is unprecedented and probably some kind of record,” Saban told reporters. “Minkah having two is fantastic for a freshman."

EXTRA POINTS

1. Alabama has taken eight straight in the series.

2. The Volunteers have lost 10 straight games against SEC West opponents.

3. The Crimson Tide have won 57 straight games against unranked teams.



[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Tennessee

  1. Volunteers are 10-22-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  2. Volunteers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  3. Volunteers are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a ATS win.
  4. Volunteers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. win.
  5. Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
  6. Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  7. Volunteers are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

Alabama

  1. Crimson Tide are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Crimson Tide are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games in October.
  3. Crimson Tide are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Crimson Tide are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Crimson Tide are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
  6. Crimson Tide are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
  7. Crimson Tide are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Tennessee

  1. Over is 4-1 in Volunteers last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  2. Over is 8-2-1 in Volunteers last 11 games on grass.
  3. Over is 4-1-1 in Volunteers last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
  4. Over is 3-1-1 in Volunteers last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  5. Over is 3-1-1 in Volunteers last 5 games following a ATS win.
  6. Under is 3-1-1 in Volunteers last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Over is 11-4-1 in Volunteers last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  8. Over is 8-3-1 in Volunteers last 12 games overall.
  9. Over is 5-2-1 in Volunteers last 8 conference games.
  10. Over is 9-4 in Volunteers last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Alabama

  1. Over is 15-5-2 in Crimson Tide last 22 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
  2. Over is 11-4 in Crimson Tide last 15 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 5-2 in Crimson Tide last 7 games in October.
  4. Under is 11-5 in Crimson Tide last 16 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

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

  1. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  2. Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
  3. Road team is 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 meetings.
  4. Volunteers are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Alabama.
  5. Volunteers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Duke at Virginia Tech[/h]When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia


Virginia Tech's last 22 seasons have culminated with a bowl game and since it plays three of its final four contests on the road, Saturday's Homecoming clash with Duke seems paramount to the Hokies continuing the nation's longest postseason streak. Virginia Tech needs a boost from senior quarterback Michael Brewer, who makes his first start since breaking his collarbone in the season opener versus No. 1 Ohio State.

"Over the last couple of weeks, (Brewer) was able to obtain some practice reps and try to get the glitches out of his injury,” Hokies offensive coordinator Scott Loeffler told reporters. “(Brenden Motley) stumbled (last) Saturday, and it’s just the right time for Virginia Tech to have Michael as our quarterback." Brewer relieved Motley in the fourth quarter of last week's 30-20 road loss to Miami (Fla.), completing 3-for-4 passes for 65 yards with a touchdown and interception. The No. 21 Blue Devils entered the USA Today Top 25 Coaches Poll following their last game - a 44-3 victory over Army on Oct. 10, but find themselves an underdog versus the unranked Hokies. Duke, which has won five consecutive road games dating to last season, has yielded the fewest points in the nation (56) and is tied with Michigan for first in the country by allowing 9.3 per game.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU. LINE: Virginia Tech -2.5

ABOUT DUKE (5-1, 2-0 ACC): The offense runs through quarterback Thomas Sirk (62.4 completion rate, seven touchdowns, three interceptions), who also leads the team with 325 rushing yards. Five receivers have caught at least 13 passes as junior Johnell Barnes leads the way with 20 receptions and 266 yards. The Blue Devils have limited five consecutive opponents to fewer than 150 passing yards and three straight foes to fewer than 175 rushing.

ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH (3-4, 1-2): Brewer completed 59.4 percent of his passes with 18 touchdowns - including two in a 17-16 victory at Duke - and 15 interceptions last season. He was 11-of-16 for 156 yards with two touchdowns against Ohio State before the injury. Brewer looks to get reacquainted with sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Ford (team bests of 32 catches, 497 yards and seven TDs), who caught six TD passes last season and one versus Ohio State.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Duke is 5-0 when S DeVon Edwards returns a kickoff for a touchdown, including two in 2015. Edwards is averaging 39.7 yards on seven attempts this season.

2. The Blue Devils are 13-3 in their last 16 ACC games with only No. 9 Florida State (16-0) better and No. 6 Clemson (13-3) equal.

3. Virginia Tech leads the series 14-8 and has won 10 of the last 11 meetings since the series resumed on a yearly basis in 2004. Duke prevailed 13-10 in 2013.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Duke

  1. Blue Devils are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games.
  2. Blue Devils are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  3. Blue Devils are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Blue Devils are 9-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  5. Blue Devils are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
  6. Blue Devils are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 conference games.
  7. Blue Devils are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games in October.
  8. Blue Devils are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a S.U. win.
  9. Blue Devils are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  10. Blue Devils are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win.
  11. Blue Devils are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games on grass.
  12. Blue Devils are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Virginia Tech

  1. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
  3. Hokies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Hokies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  5. Hokies are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 conference games.
  6. Hokies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  7. Hokies 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]
Duke

  1. Under is 6-0 in Blue Devils last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  2. Under is 7-0 in Blue Devils last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 5-0 in Blue Devils last 5 games in October.
  4. Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 games on grass.
  6. Under is 7-0 in Blue Devils last 7 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  7. Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  8. Under is 11-2 in Blue Devils last 13 conference games.
  9. Under is 5-1 in Blue Devils last 6 games following a ATS win.
  10. Under is 5-1 in Blue Devils last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  11. Under is 13-3 in Blue Devils last 16 games following a S.U. win.
  12. Under is 4-1 in Blue Devils last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
  13. Under is 17-5 in Blue Devils last 22 games overall.
  14. Under is 16-6 in Blue Devils last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
  15. Under is 5-2 in Blue Devils last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
  16. Under is 42-20-2 in Blue Devils last 64 road games.

Virginia Tech

  1. Under is 10-1 in Hokies last 11 games in October.
  2. Under is 10-2 in Hokies last 12 conference games.
  3. Under is 4-1 in Hokies last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
  4. Over is 5-2 in Hokies last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  5. Over is 5-2 in Hokies last 7 home games.
  6. Under is 5-2 in Hokies last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

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

  1. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Virginia Tech.
  2. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
  3. Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Penn State at Maryland[/h]When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland


Maryland fans undoubtedly want to forget the end of the Randy Edsall era, but Penn State will not soon forget the snub it received last season against the Terps. The Terrapins, looking to start anew under interim coach Mike Locksley, meet revenge-seeking Penn State on Saturday at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.

Edsall, who was 22-34 with the Terps, was fired two weeks ago after Maryland dropped a 49-28 decision to No. 1 Ohio State. “The big thing with the changes for us is obviously - you don’t want to try to do too much,” Locksley said earlier this week. "We’ve evaluated where we were in all three phases and we’ve tweaked some things to tailor the things we need to win against Penn State." The most national attention Maryland received under Edsall was prior to last season’s 20-19 victory over Penn State when its captains refused to shake hands with the Lions’ during the coin-flip. Maryland overcame a nine-point, fourth-quarter deficit during the contest to snap a 29-game winless streak in the series, irking the Nittany Lions even more.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Penn State –6.5

ABOUT PENN STATE (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten): Both teams thought better about commenting on what happened last season, but Penn State may not need more motivation after allowing 315 yards rushing and getting whipped 38-10 by Ohio State last week. Defensive end Carl Nassib has been a standout, leading FBS in sacks (11.5), tackles for loss (15.5) and forced fumbles (five). The one bright spot for the 112th-ranked offense (340.1 yards per game) has been freshman Saquon Barkley, who ran for 194 yards on 26 carries against the Buckeyes but had a 44-yard TD run wiped out by penalty that could have provided the Lions an early 10-0 lead.

ABOUT MARYLAND (2-4, 0-2): Perry Hills set a new program quarterback record with 170 rush yards against the Buckeyes but threw two fourth-quarter interceptions, and the junior is competing only 47.4 percent of his passes in his three starts. Despite an inept pass attack, the Terps rank 24th in FBS with 5.3 yards per carry; Brandon Ross leads the way with 431 yards and a 5.4 average followed by Hills’ 289 yards and eight yards per carry. Maryland ranks 13th in the conference in total defense (457.7 yards per game) but is tied for 14th in the nation in sacks (3.3), and it will try and take advantage of a maligned Penn State offensive line that has yielded 24 sacks – tied for third most in FBS.

EXTRA POINTS

1. The Nittany Lions are 35-2-1 all-time against the Terrapins and 21-1 in games played in Maryland.

2. The Terps will be wearing throwback uniforms modeled around their 1961 threads - commemorating Maryland’s first-ever win over Penn State.

3. It has been a struggle all season for Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg (53.1 percent, 1,206 yards), but he needs just 75 yards passing, 12 completions and 30 attempts to become the school’s career leader in each category.



[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Penn State

  1. Nittany Lions are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games following a ATS loss.
  2. Nittany Lions are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 conference games.
  3. Nittany Lions are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Nittany Lions are 1-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
  5. Nittany Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Nittany Lions are 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf.


Maryland

  1. Terrapins are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Terrapins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  3. Terrapins are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in October.
  4. Terrapins are 9-22 ATS in their last 31 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Terrapins are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  7. Terrapins are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  8. Terrapins are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a bye week.
  9. Terrapins are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
  10. Terrapins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Penn State

  1. Under is 5-0 in Nittany Lions last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 5-0 in Nittany Lions last 5 games on fieldturf.
  3. Under is 5-0 in Nittany Lions last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 5-0 in Nittany Lions last 5 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points.
  5. Under is 6-1 in Nittany Lions last 7 games overall.
  6. Under is 6-1 in Nittany Lions last 7 conference games.
  7. Under is 5-1 in Nittany Lions last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
  8. Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games following a bye week.
  9. Under is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 games in October.
  10. Under is 13-6-1 in Nittany Lions last 20 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.


Maryland

  1. Over is 5-1 in Terrapins last 6 games in October.
  2. Under is 9-2-1 in Terrapins last 12 games on fieldturf.
  3. Over is 4-1 in Terrapins last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Over is 7-2-1 in Terrapins last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  5. Over is 3-1-2 in Terrapins last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  6. Over is 11-4-1 in Terrapins last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  7. Over is 5-2-1 in Terrapins last 8 games overall.
  8. Over is 9-4-2 in Terrapins last 15 games following a S.U. loss.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Wisconsin at Illinois[/h]When: 3:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois


Wisconsin looks to beat Illinois for the sixth consecutive time when it travels to Champaign on Saturday. The Badgers have dominated the series in the last decade, winning nine of the last 10 meetings, including the last three games by an average margin of 17 points.

Wisconsin is ranked third nationally in total defense and its dominance was on full display by holding Purdue to just 191 total yards en route to a comfortable 24-7 victory last Saturday. The Fighting Illini failed to build on their dramatic win over Nebraska in Week 5 as they dropped a 29-20 decision to 13th-ranked Iowa. Illinois hasn't beaten Wisconsin since Oct, 6, 2007 but is 8-2 all time against the Badgers on Homecoming, and it hopes the dynamic duo of quarterback Wes Lunt and wide receiver Geronimo Allison can help the Fighting Illini stay perfect at Memorial Stadium. "It's Homecoming, so we're looking forward to a lot of people coming back to see what we're all about," Illinois interim coach Bill Cubit told reporters. "There's excitement out there."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Big Ten Network. LINE: Wisconsin -7

ABOUT WISCONSIN (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten): Running back Corey Clement dressed for the first time since missing the previous five games with a sports hernia, but did not see any action versus the Boilermakers, and it remains to be seen whether he will play on Saturday. "I'm not really pressing anything by saying I want to play," Clement told reporters. "That can only be determined when I wake up on Saturday morning." Center Dan Voltz is expected to return to the lineup after missing the win over Purdue with an elbow injury, while cornerback Derrick Tindal has recovered from a bruised right knee and will also be available.

ABOUT ILLINOIS (4-2, 1-1): Senior running back Josh Ferguson, who has rushed for 381 yards and three touchdowns, sat out the loss to Iowa with a shoulder injury and is likely to miss his second straight game. "Josh is very questionable and I think it's week-to-week," Cubit told reporters. "Let's just get him healthy so that way when he gets back he feels 100 percent or close to it, so he can just go out there and play." The Fighting Illini will honour Hall of Fame halfback Red Grange - who was known as the Galloping Ghost - by wearing their alternate 'Gray Ghost' uniforms on Saturday.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Wisconsin has won four of the last five road games in the series.

2. Allison leads the Big Ten with 6.7 receptions per game.

3. Badgers LB Joe Schobert is ranked second nationally with 9.5 sacks.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Wisconsin

  1. Badgers are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a bye week.
  2. Badgers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Badgers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  4. Badgers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.
  5. Badgers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  6. Badgers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
  7. Badgers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  8. Badgers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
  9. Badgers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 conference games.
  10. Badgers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
  11. Badgers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.


Illinois

  1. Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
  2. Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in October.
  3. Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  4. Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  5. Fighting Illini are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
  6. Fighting Illini are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games following a S.U. loss.
  7. Fighting Illini are 9-20 ATS in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  8. Fighting Illini are 11-25 ATS in their last 36 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  9. Fighting Illini are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games following a ATS win.
  10. Fighting Illini are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Wisconsin

  1. Under is 5-0 in Badgers last 5 games overall.
  2. Under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  3. Under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games following a S.U. win.
  4. Under is 5-0 in Badgers last 5 games on fieldturf.
  5. Under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Under is 7-1 in Badgers last 8 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  7. Under is 5-1-1 in Badgers last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Under is 3-1-1 in Badgers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
  9. Over is 3-1-1 in Badgers last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  10. Over is 5-2 in Badgers last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  11. Over is 13-6-1 in Badgers last 20 games in October.


Illinois

  1. Under is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
  2. Under is 4-0 in Fighting Illini last 4 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 6-1 in Fighting Illini last 7 home games.
  4. Under is 5-1 in Fighting Illini last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
  5. Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games overall.
  6. Over is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  7. Under is 6-2 in Fighting Illini last 8 games following a bye week.
  8. Under is 6-2 in Fighting Illini last 8 games on fieldturf.


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

  1. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Illinois.
  2. Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Missouri at Vanderbilt[/h]When: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Vanderbilt Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee


Offense might be at a premium when Vanderbilt hosts Missouri in a matchup of struggling SEC East teams Saturday. Both teams are looking for answers to their offensive woes, as the Tigers rank last in the SEC in total offense while the Commodores are last in turnover margin.

Vanderbilt committed five turnovers in a 19-10 loss at South Carolina last week, leading coach Derek Mason to tell reporters the team is “exploring every option” to improve ball security, including the prospect of making a change at quarterback. The Tigers have lost consecutive games for the first time since 2012 and are coming off a 9-6 loss at Georgia in which they managed only 164 total yards. Despite the lackluster offensive performance, Missouri has stayed in games thanks to its defense, holding every opponent this season to 21 or fewer points and leading the SEC and ranking sixth nationally in scoring defense (12.9 points per game). The Tigers have won the past two meetings, including a 51-28 victory in their last trip to Nashville in 2013. TV: 4 p.m. ET, SEC Network. LINE: Missouri -2.5

ABOUT MISSOURI (4-3, 1-3 SEC): Freshman quarterback Drew Lock will make his fourth straight start while Maty Mauk remains suspended indefinitely, and Lock needs to bounce back from a rocky showing after going 11-for-26 for 143 yards against Georgia. The Tigers also had their worst game of the season running the ball, managing only 21 yards on 22 carries, and rank last in the league and 122nd of 128 FBS teams in rushing offense (103.4 yards per game). The only thing keeping the Tigers competitive is the dominant defense led by linebacker Kentrell Brothers, who leads the nation in tackles (91) and tackles per game (13), and defensive ends Walter Brady and Charles Harris, who have combined for 22 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. ABOUT VANDERBILT (2-4, 0-3): The Commodores have moved the ball at a decent clip, but they can’t hang onto it, which could result in a demotion for quarterback Johnny McCrary, who has thrown an SEC-high 10 interceptions. McCrary threw three picks last week to cloud a strong performance from Darrius Sims, who racked up 146 all-purpose yards — including a career-high 104 yards rushing — against the Gamecocks. The defense has been much-improved and was excellent with its back against the wall against South Carolina, holding the Gamecocks to a touchdown and four field goals despite nine South Carolina possessions reaching Commodore territory and four reaching the red zone.

EXTRA POINTS1. Missouri's Gary Pinkel is coaching his 300th career game as a head coach, joining Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer, Texas State’s Dennis Franchione and Kansas State’s Bill Snyder as the only active coaches with at least 300 games at the FBS level.
2. Vanderbilt leads the SEC in third-down defense, holding opponents to a 26.2 percent success rate, while Missouri’s offense is 13th among 14 SEC teams on third down, converting just 33.3 percent.
3. Missouri ranks second nationally with 65 tackles for loss and has recorded at least seven in every game this season.



ATS Trends
Missouri

  1. Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  2. Tigers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games.
  3. Tigers are 26-10-1 ATS in their last 37 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  4. Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  5. Tigers are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 conference games.
  6. Tigers are 58-27-1 ATS in their last 86 games following a S.U. loss.
  7. Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  8. Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
  9. Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.


Vanderbilt

  1. Commodores are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  2. Commodores are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
  3. Commodores are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
  4. Commodores are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 conference games.
  5. Commodores are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  6. Commodores are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.


[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Missouri

  1. Under is 7-0 in Tigers last 7 games overall.
  2. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  3. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games in October.
  4. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 conference games.
  6. Under is 11-1 in Tigers last 12 games on fieldturf.
  7. Under is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
  8. Under is 9-2 in Tigers last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.
  9. Under is 3-1-1 in Tigers last 5 road games.
  10. Under is 6-2-1 in Tigers last 9 games following a ATS win.


Vanderbilt

  1. Under is 7-0-1 in Commodores last 8 games overall.
  2. Under is 4-0 in Commodores last 4 games in October.
  3. Under is 3-0-1 in Commodores last 4 home games.
  4. Under is 4-0-1 in Commodores last 5 games on fieldturf.
  5. Under is 4-0 in Commodores last 4 games following a ATS loss.
  6. Under is 6-0-1 in Commodores last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
  7. Over is 6-1 in Commodores last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  8. Under is 5-1 in Commodores last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
  9. Under is 5-2 in Commodores last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
  10. Under is 37-17-1 in Commodores last 55 games following a S.U. loss.
  11. Under is 45-22-1 in Commodores last 68 conference games.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Texas A&M at Mississippi[/h]When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi


Holes in the run defense and a trio of crushing turnovers ended Texas A&M’s dreams of an undefeated season last week, but SEC West supremacy remains a legitimate goal. The Aggies will try to bounce back quickly when they host another team bidding for an SEC West title in Ole Miss on Saturday.

Texas A&M quarterback Kyle Allen had three interceptions run back for touchdowns in a 41-23 home loss to Alabama last week and Kyler Murray added another pick. “No doubt that we need to play better at the (quarterback) position,” Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin told reporters. “Those guys will be the first to tell you that.” Those quarterbacks will be going up against a Rebels secondary that has 10 interceptions on the season but was carved up for 384 passing yards in a 37-24 loss at Memphis last week. “Defensively, I have evaluated every one of them,” Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze told reporters. “It is very frustrating. Like I’ve told our coaching staff, it really doesn’t matter what you know, it matters what your kids know.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Ole Miss -6

ABOUT TEXAS A&M (5-1, 2-1 SEC): Allen threw for 13 touchdowns and two interceptions while guiding the Aggies to a 5-0 start but is suddenly unsure of his job security after the disaster against Alabama last week. The sophomore sat in favor of true freshman Murray for a pair of possessions, though Murray did little in the short stint to distinguish himself. Allen took over the position from former Aggies player Kenny Hill due to the latter’s tendency to turn the ball over last season, including a pair of picks by Hill in a 35-20 home loss to Ole Miss.

ABOUT OLE MISS (5-2, 2-1): The Rebels' defense has allowed at least 37 points in three of the last five games and could be without its biggest weapon in defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche, who suffered a concussion while playing offense last week. Nkemdiche joins a long list of injured Ole Miss defenders that also includes key defensive back Trae Elston. “As far as Robert (Nkemdiche), you just don’t know,” Freeze told reporters of Nkemdiche’s potential availability for Saturday. “I know he loves to play the game. I am not in charge of protocols but I know he loves the game and wants to play. We have to make sure he is safe and ready to play.”

EXTRA POINTS

1. Texas A&M LB Otaro Alaka (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the season.

2. Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly leads the SEC in passing (319.1 yards, 16 TDs).

3. The Aggies own a 6-1 lead in the all-time series, with the lone setback coming last season.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Texas A&M

  1. Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
  2. Aggies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  3. Aggies are 6-13 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  4. Aggies are 17-40-1 ATS in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
  5. Aggies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Aggies are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 conference games.
  7. Aggies are 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a double-digit loss at home.
  8. Aggies are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  9. Aggies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  10. Aggies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  11. Aggies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.


Mississippi

  1. Rebels are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  3. Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  4. Rebels are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games in October.
  5. Rebels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  6. Rebels are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games.
  7. Rebels are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Texas A&M

  1. Under is 6-1 in Aggies last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 5-1 in Aggies last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 4-1 in Aggies last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Over is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 road games.
  5. Under is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  6. Over is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Under is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  8. Over is 5-2 in Aggies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
  9. Over is 13-6 in Aggies last 19 games in October.


Mississippi

  1. Under is 7-0 in Rebels last 7 games in October.
  2. Under is 6-0 in Rebels last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  3. Under is 4-0 in Rebels last 4 games following a ATS loss.
  4. Under is 6-1 in Rebels last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  5. Under is 11-2 in Rebels last 13 conference games.
  6. Under is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games following a S.U. loss.
  7. Under is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  8. Under is 11-3 in Rebels last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
  9. Under is 17-5 in Rebels last 22 games overall.
  10. Under is 16-5 in Rebels last 21 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  11. Under is 12-4 in Rebels last 16 games on fieldturf.
  12. Under is 14-5 in Rebels last 19 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  13. Under is 5-2 in Rebels last 7 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Florida State at Georgia Tech[/h]When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia


Everett Golson threw 20 interceptions in 25 games across two seasons at Notre Dame, but it has been a different story for the senior through six games of his Florida State career. Golson leads the undefeated and ninth-ranked Seminoles into Saturday’s contest at struggling Georgia Tech with no interceptions in 177 pass attempts, fitting in well with a team that has committed just one turnover so far this season and is aiming for its 29th consecutive ACC victory.

The Seminoles shook off a sluggish start in last week’s 41-21 rout of Louisville, using the combination of Dalvin Cook’s running, Golson’s efficient decision making and a career day from receiver Kermit Whitfield to pull away. Cook is the focal point for FSU’s attack, the sophomore averaging 10.4 yards per carry in October and sitting 45 yards away from reaching 1,000 for the second consecutive season. The Yellow Jackets are reeling, having lost five in a row – their longest losing streak since 1994 – and need a 4-1 finish to become bowl eligible for the 19th consecutive season. One season after winning 11 games and losing to FSU in the ACC championship game, Georgia Tech is allowing 27 points per contest and is 11th in the conference in total defense.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2. LINE: Florida State -5

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (6-0, 4-0 ACC): Whitfield emerged with a career day in last week’s victory over Louisville, catching nine passes for 172 yards and a 70-yard touchdown to earn ACC receiver of the week honors. Cook is averaging 159.2 yards rushing per game, tops in the ACC and second in the nation, despite nursing a left hamstring injury. Linebacker Jacob Pugh recorded seven tackles and two of FSU’s season-high five sacks last week, earning ACC linebacker of the week while helping hold Louisville to 99 yards rushing.

ABOUT GEORGIA TECH (2-5, 0-4): Freshman Marcus Marshall rushed for 159 yards and a pair of 58-yard touchdowns against Pittsburgh, earning ACC rookie of the week honors while providing a further boost to a rushing attack ranked eighth nationally. But the Yellow Jackets are struggling mightily on defense, having surrendered 30 or more points in each game during their losing streak. Defensive back Chris Milton has blocked two kicks this season and is the FBS’s active career leader with seven.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Including the Seminoles, Georgia Tech’s past 10 opponents from Power-5 conferences have a combined record of 59-9.

2. The past five meetings between FSU and the Yellow Jackets have been decided by a combined 17 points.

3. FSU holds the mark for consecutive ACC victories, winning its first 29 games as a member of the conference from 1992-95 (the 29th victory of that streak came against Georgia Tech).


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Florida State

  1. Seminoles are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Seminoles are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  3. Seminoles are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.
  4. Seminoles are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games overall.
  5. Seminoles are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
  6. Seminoles are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a S.U. win.
  7. Seminoles are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Seminoles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
  9. Seminoles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  10. Seminoles are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.


Georgia Tech

  1. Yellow Jackets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
  2. Yellow Jackets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Yellow Jackets are 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  4. Yellow Jackets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
  5. Yellow Jackets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
  6. Yellow Jackets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
  7. Yellow Jackets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games.
  8. Yellow Jackets are 0-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  9. Yellow Jackets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  10. Yellow Jackets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
  11. Yellow Jackets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
  12. Yellow Jackets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.


[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Florida State

  1. Under is 4-0 in Seminoles last 4 games following a ATS win.
  2. Under is 6-1 in Seminoles last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Under is 5-1 in Seminoles last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
  4. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games overall.
  5. Under is 4-1 in Seminoles last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  6. Under is 6-2 in Seminoles last 8 conference games.
  7. Under is 13-5 in Seminoles last 18 games on grass.
  8. Over is 11-5-1 in Seminoles last 17 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  9. Under is 11-5 in Seminoles last 16 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.


Georgia Tech

  1. Over is 5-0 in Yellow Jackets last 5 games in October.
  2. Over is 6-0 in Yellow Jackets last 6 home games.
  3. Over is 6-1 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Over is 5-1 in Yellow Jackets last 6 games following a ATS loss.
  5. Over is 4-1 in Yellow Jackets last 5 conference games.
  6. Over is 7-2 in Yellow Jackets last 9 games overall.
  7. Over is 7-2 in Yellow Jackets last 9 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
  8. Over is 7-2 in Yellow Jackets last 9 games on grass.
  9. Over is 11-4 in Yellow Jackets last 15 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  10. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  11. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
  12. Over is 5-2 in Yellow Jackets last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

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

  1. Seminoles are 0-4-2 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
  2. Seminoles are 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Georgia Tech.
  3. Underdog is 4-0-2 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
 
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[h=1]Preview: Utah at Southern California[/h]When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 24, 2015
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California


Seventh-ranked Utah aims to remain unbeaten in the Pac-12 on Saturday when it visits a USC squad playing its second game under interim coach Clay Helton. The Utes are a trendy pick to challenge for the four-team College Football Playoff but are viewed as underdogs against a talented Trojans' squad that appears ready to rise from the residue surrounding the firing of coach Steve Sarkisian earlier this month.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham expects a fierce battle despite the situation USC (3-3) finds itself in. "We have a tough opponent this week in USC," Whittingham said at a press conference. "I don't think that anyone would argue that year-in and year-out they are the most talented team in the Pac-12 and have a lot of weapons. We have to be at our absolute best this week to have a chance." The Trojans have lost back-to-back games to Washington and Notre Dame and are aiming to avoid their first three-game losing streak since 2012. USC senior quarterback Cody Kessler is suddenly experiencing turnover issues with five interceptions in the past three games, matching his interception total for the entire 2014 campaign.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: USC -3.5.

ABOUT UTAH (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12): Senior quarterback Travis Wilson is a gritty player who has passed for 980 yards and seven touchdowns while throwing just three interceptions. Senior running back Devontae Booker is averaging an extraordinary 26.8 carries per game and has rushed for 783 yards and eight touchdowns while also leading the Utes with 23 receptions. Sophomore free safety Marcus Williams (four interceptions) and junior cornerback Dominique Hatfield (three) have been superb, while senior outside linebacker Gionni Paul (50 tackles) and senior middle linebacker Jared Norris (48) are the top two tacklers.

ABOUT USC (3-3, 1-2): Kessler has passed for 1,818 yards and 17 touchdowns and didn't throw an interception in the first three games before his recent string of miscues. He has a big-time target in sophomore receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who has 39 receptions for 758 yards and seven touchdowns this season, while freshman Ronald Jones II (team-leading 389 rushing yards) and senior Tre Madden (356) split the running duties. Junior outside linebacker Su'a Cravens (5.5 tackles for losses) is the leader of the defense and freshman middle linebacker Cameron Smith has a team-best 53 tackles.

EXTRA POINTS

1. USC holds a 9-4 series lead but Utah posted a 24-21 victory in last season's meeting.

2. Utah senior WR Kenneth Scott had 116 receiving yards in last Saturday's win over Arizona State for his first career 100-yard outing.

3. Trojans junior T Chad Wheeler (concussion) will likely miss the contest.


[h=3]ATS Trends[/h]
Utah

  1. Utes are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games.
  2. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  3. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
  4. Utes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  5. Utes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
  6. Utes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
  7. Utes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

Southern California

  1. Trojans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
  2. Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  3. Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
  4. Trojans are 26-10 ATS in their last 36 games following a S.U. loss.
  5. Trojans are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Trojans are 2-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
  7. Trojans are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  8. Trojans are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  9. Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
  10. Trojans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

[h=3]OU Trends[/h]
Utah

  1. Under is 6-0 in Utes last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  2. Under is 6-1 in Utes last 7 games on grass.
  3. Under is 4-1 in Utes last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  4. Under is 7-2-1 in Utes last 10 games following a ATS win.
  5. Under is 16-5 in Utes last 21 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
  6. Under is 19-6-1 in Utes last 26 games in October.
  7. Under is 8-3-1 in Utes last 12 games following a S.U. win.
  8. Under is 11-5-1 in Utes last 17 games overall.
  9. Under is 13-6-1 in Utes last 20 conference games.

Southern California

  1. Over is 4-0 in Trojans last 4 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
  2. Under is 6-1 in Trojans last 7 conference games.
  3. Under is 9-3-1 in Trojans last 13 games following a S.U. loss.
  4. Under is 12-4-1 in Trojans last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
  5. Over is 15-6-1 in Trojans last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  6. Under is 7-3 in Trojans last 10 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
  7. Under is 35-17-2 in Trojans last 54 games following a ATS loss.

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

  1. Home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
 
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