******************** COMPUTER SPORTSWORLD ******************** COLLEGE FOOTBALL MATCHUPS FOR WEEK 10 ------------------------------------- MICHIGAN (6-0) AT MICHIGAN ST (5-1) 12:30 Saturday, October 25 What nearly everyone figured to be a battle of unbeatens won't be, when the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines invade the 15th-ranked Michigan State Spartans in this longtime Big 10 rivalry. Michigan survived a tough tussle on Saturday to pull out a 28-24 win over No. 18 Iowa, while Michigan State was upset by Northwestern 19-17. Michigan rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Iowa, with the win coming on Brian Griese's third touchdown pass of the game with 2:55 remaining. He also accounted for the Wolverines' other score on a one-yard plunge on 4th-and-goal in the third quarter. He completed 15 of 26 passes for 165 yards, but also tossed three interceptions. The Michigan ground game racked up 224 yards. The Spartans came within a kick of beating Northwestern. Linebacker Anwawn Jones blocked a 28-yard field-goal attempt with five seconds remaining to save the game. Michigan State's heralded rushing defense looked feeble against the Wildcats running back Adrian Autry, who carried the ball 30 times for 175 yards and a touchdown. WEATHER: Rain expected with game-time temperatures in the mid-40's. KEY INJURIES: MICHIGAN - No line affecting injuries. MICHIGAN ST - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: MICHIGAN .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 8 -0 1 -1 9 -1 3 -5 1 -1 4 -6 3 -5 1 -1 4 -6 Last 5 games: 4 -0 1 -0 5 -0 1 -3 1 -0 2 -3 1 -3 1 -0 2 -3 MICHIGAN ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -0 3 -2 8 -2 4 -1 4 -1 8 -2 4 -1 3 -2 7 -3 Last 5 games: 2 -0 2 -1 4 -1 1 -1 2 -1 3 -2 1 -1 2 -1 3 -2 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF MICHIGAN 3 -3 0 -0 2 -3 1 -0 MICHIGAN ST 3 -2 1 -0 1 -0 3 -2 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: MICHIGAN HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 MICHIGAN 3 PURDUE 9 14.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 PENN ST 29 MICHIGAN 17 -2.0 L 39.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 14 MICHIGAN 13 OHIO ST 9 -16.5 W 42.5 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 16 ALABAMA 17 MICHIGAN 14 1.0 L 36.5 UN WED 1997 WEEK 4 COLORADO 3 MICHIGAN 27 -1.0 W 43.5 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 5 BAYLOR 3 MICHIGAN 38 -28.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 NTR DAME 14 MICHIGAN 21 -14.5 L 43.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MICHIGAN 37 INDIANA 0 20.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 NRTWSTRN 6 MICHIGAN 23 -24.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 IOWA 24 MICHIGAN 28 -6.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 MICHIGAN MCHGN ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 MINESOTA MICHIGAN SAT MICHIGAN ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 MCHGN ST 29 MICHIGAN 45 -8.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 INDIANA 15 MCHGN ST 38 -15.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 MCHGN ST 29 PENN ST 32 -7.5 W 49.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 STANFORD 38 MCHGN ST 0 -8.5 L 48.5 UN TUE 1997 WEEK 3 W MICHGN 10 MCHGN ST 42 -27.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 MEMPHIS 21 MCHGN ST 51 -19.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 MCHGN ST 23 NTR DAME 7 -2.5 W 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MINESOTA 10 MCHGN ST 31 -24.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 MCHGN ST 38 INDIANA 6 19.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 MCHGN ST 17 NRTWSTRN 19 13.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 MICHIGAN MCHGN ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OHIO ST MCHGN ST SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) MICHIGAN / MICHIGAN ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 7 MCHGN ST 10 MICHIGAN 35 -27.5 MS NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 7 MICHIGAN 7 MCHGN ST 17 10.0 MS 50.0 UN SAT 1994 WEEK 7 MCHGN ST 20 MICHIGAN 40 -13.5 MIC 42.5 OV SAT 1995 WEEK 11 MICHIGAN 25 MCHGN ST 28 13.0 MS NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 11 MCHGN ST 29 MICHIGAN 45 -8.5 MIC NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM MIC (OFF) 22 46 195 4.2 30 20 65.9 224 7.5 419 0.7 1.5 MS (DEF) 15 34 88 2.6 31 16 51.4 191 6.3 279 1.3 1.2 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM MIC (DEF) 11 31 74 2.4 29 16 54.3 134 4.6 208 2.0 0.5 MS (OFF) 21 46 187 4.1 27 17 62.8 190 7.0 377 0.7 0.7 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -MST has won and covered the last two head-to-head meetings at Lansing...MST -The under is 7-3 in MICH road games since 1992........................UNDER -MST is 14-3 SU in BIG 10 home games since 1992..........................MST VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- MICHIGAN ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 65.5 MICHIGAN ST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 64.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE MICHIGAN -2.5 -2.5 65.5 -1.0 MICHIGAN ST 64.5 1.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 43.0 41.5 48.5 7.0 OV *--------------------------------------------------------------------- KENTUCKY (4-3) AT GEORGIA (5-1) 3:30 Saturday, October 25 The 16th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs will look to get back in the win column when they face the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC matchup. Kentucky pounded Northeast Louisiana Saturday 49-14, scoring on its first six possessions. Tim Couch had a career-high 428 passing yards and was 34-for-43 with six touchdown passes. The Wildcats had 460 yards passing and 126 rushing. Georgia got all over Vanderbilt on Saturday, beating the Commodores with ease 34-13. Mike Bobo passed for 267 yards, including two touchdowns to freshman Michael Greer. Tony Small caught seven passes for 83 yards. The Bulldogs racked up 396 total yards against the Commodores' league- leading defense, which had been giving up only 242 yards a game. WEATHER: Partly cloudy with game-time temperatures in the mid-70's. KEY INJURIES: KENTUCKY - No line affecting injuries. GEORGIA - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: KENTUCKY .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 3 -2 1 -4 4 -6 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 Last 5 games: 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 GEORGIA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 6 -1 2 -1 8 -2 5 -2 2 -1 7 -3 5 -2 2 -1 7 -3 Last 5 games: 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF KENTUCKY 1 -0 3 -3 3 -3 1 -0 GEORGIA 4 -1 0 -1 3 -2 1 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: KENTUCKY HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 MISS ST 21 KENTUCKY 24 5.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 VANDRBLT 0 KENTUCKY 25 -2.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 KENTUCKY 10 TENESSEE 56 -28.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 LOUSVILE 24 KENTUCKY 38 3.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 KENTUCKY 27 MISS ST 35 -5.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 KENTUCKY 49 INDIANA 7 -2.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 FLORIDA 55 KENTUCKY 28 24.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 ALABAMA 34 KENTUCKY 40 6.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 KENTUCKY 24 S CARLIN 38 -2.5 L 61.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 9 NE LOUIS 14 KENTUCKY 49 -26.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 KENTUCKY GEORGIA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 LSU KENTUCKY SAT GEORGIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 FLORIDA 47 GEORGIA 7 34.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 GEORGIA 56 AUBURN 49 -9.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 MISISIPI 31 GEORGIA 27 -13.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 15 GEO TECH 10 GEORGIA 19 -3.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 ARKNS ST 7 GEORGIA 38 -34.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 S CARLIN 15 GEORGIA 31 -6.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 NE LOUIS 3 GEORGIA 42 -29.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MISS ST 0 GEORGIA 47 -10.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 GEORGIA 13 TENESSEE 38 -6.5 L 47.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 9 GEORGIA 34 VANDRBLT 13 11.5 W 36.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 KENTUCKY GEORGIA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 GEORGIA FLORIDA SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) KENTUCKY / GEORGIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 9 GEORGIA 40 KENTUCKY 7 12.5 GEO NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 9 KENTUCKY 28 GEORGIA 33 -7.0 KEN 46.0 OV SAT 1994 WEEK 9 GEORGIA 34 KENTUCKY 30 13.0 KEN NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 9 KENTUCKY 3 GEORGIA 12 -8.0 GEO NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 10 GEORGIA 17 KENTUCKY 24 15.5 KEN NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM KEN (OFF) 26 27 109 4.1 50 34 68.5 383 7.7 492 1.4 0.6 GEO (DEF) 17 32 103 3.3 32 18 55.2 201 6.3 304 1.5 0.5 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM KEN (DEF) 20 39 151 3.9 30 17 55.2 202 6.7 353 1.0 0.9 GEO (OFF) 21 41 180 4.4 29 19 65.3 269 9.2 449 0.3 0.5 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -GA is 4-1 SU in the last five head-to-head meetings......................GA -GA has won and covered the last two meetings between the teams...........GA -KY is 3-14 SU and 5-11-1 ATS in road games since 1994....................GA -GA is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in home games this season.......................GA VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- KENTUCKY |||||||||||||||||||> 50.0 GEORGIA ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 61.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE KENTUCKY 50.0 GEORGIA -8.5 -11.0 61.5 -11.5 0.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 63.0 63.5 53.5 10.0 UN *--------------------------------------------------------------------- NEBRASKA (6-0) AT KANSAS (4-3) 7:00 Saturday, October 25 The undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 contest. The top-ranked Cornhuskers would like to score touchdowns in bunches against the Jayhawks so they can hang on to the top spot in the rankings they wrested from Penn State. Kansas was humbled by Colorado 42-6 on Saturday, while Nebraska used offense and defense to blank Texas Tech 29-0. The Cornhuskers had 446 yards, all but 46 of them on the ground. Ahman Green accounted for 178 of the total on 24 carries, and he also scored a touchdown. Nebraska's defense was also tough, allowing the Red Raiders just 127 yards. Kansas could muster only 177 yards of offense against Colorado. The Jayhawks actually had the early lead, but the Buffaloes put the game away with a 21-point third quarter. Joe Garcia's two field goals were the only Kansas scoring. WEATHER: Rain or snow expected with game-time temperatures in the mid-40's. KEY INJURIES: NEBRASKA - No line affecting injuries. KANSAS - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: NEBRASKA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 6 -0 4 -0 10-0 3 -3 2 -2 5 -5 3 -3 2 -2 5 -5 Last 5 games: 3 -0 2 -0 5 -0 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 KANSAS .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -2 1 -3 5 -5 3 -3 1 -3 4 -6 3 -3 1 -2 4 -5 Last 5 games: 2 -0 0 -3 2 -3 2 -0 0 -3 2 -3 2 -0 0 -2 2 -2 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF NEBRASKA 1 -4 1 -0 0 -0 2 -4 KANSAS 2 -1 1 -2 0 -0 3 -3 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: NEBRASKA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 NEBRASKA 49 IOWA ST 14 40.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 15 COLORADO 12 NEBRASKA 17 -18.5 L 51.0 UN FRI 1996 WEEK 16 TEXAS 37 NEBRASKA 27 -21.0 L 56.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 VIR TECH 21 NEBRASKA 41 -15.0 W 46.0 OV TUE 1997 WEEK 2 AKRON 14 NEBRASKA 59 -58.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 C FLORID 24 NEBRASKA 38 -43.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 NEBRASKA 27 WASHNGTN 14 -4.0 W 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 7 KNSAS ST 26 NEBRASKA 56 -22.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 NEBRASKA 49 BAYLOR 21 40.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 TEX TECH 0 NEBRASKA 29 -36.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 NEBRASKA KANSAS SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OKLAHOMA NEBRASKA SAT KANSAS HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 KNSAS ST 38 KANSAS 12 7.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 TEXAS 38 KANSAS 17 6.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 KANSAS 25 MISSOURI 42 3.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 AL-BIRM 0 KANSAS 24 -23.5 W NL -- THU 1997 WEEK 3 TCU 10 KANSAS 17 -10.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 MISSOURI 7 KANSAS 15 -1.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 KANSAS 7 CINCNATI 34 -3.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 OKLAHOMA 17 KANSAS 20 4.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 KANSAS 7 TEX TECH 17 -10.0 P NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 KANSAS 6 COLORADO 42 -17.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 NEBRASKA KANSAS SAT 1997 WEEK 11 IOWA ST KANSAS SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) NEBRASKA / KANSAS HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 11 KANSAS 7 NEBRASKA 49 -14.5 NEB 54.5 OV SAT 1993 WEEK 11 NEBRASKA 21 KANSAS 20 19.5 KAN NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 11 KANSAS 17 NEBRASKA 45 -22.0 NEB NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 12 NEBRASKA 41 KANSAS 3 25.5 NEB NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 10 KANSAS 7 NEBRASKA 63 -33.5 NEB NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM NEB (OFF) 27 63 402 6.4 15 8 53.3 115 7.5 516 0.3 1.2 KAN (DEF) 18 50 174 3.5 22 11 51.9 126 5.7 301 1.0 1.3 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM NEB (DEF) 12 33 74 2.2 24 12 51.4 183 7.7 257 0.8 0.7 KAN (OFF) 12 38 116 3.1 19 9 44.9 118 6.1 234 1.0 1.6 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -NEB is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in the last five head-to-head meetings........NEB -NEB is 21-0 SU and 16-4-1 ATS in conference home games since 1992.......NEB -KAN is 1-6 ATS in conference road games since 1995......................NEB VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- NEBRASKA |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 74.0 KANSAS |||||||||> 40.0 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE NEBRASKA -33.0 -36.5 74.0 -34.0 KANSAS 40.0 2.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 52.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- ALABAMA (3-3) AT MISSISSIPPI (4-2) 12:30 Saturday, October 25 The struggling Alabama Crimson Tide faces a tough test in this one as they head to Mississippi to take on the 25th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels. Alabama was routed 38-21 by Tennessee on Saturday as Peyton Manning tore apart the Tide secondary for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Alabama quarterback Freddie Kitchens had a tough night, completing 13 of 39 passes for 153 yards and an interception. Alabama has dropped three SEC games in a row, the first time that this has happened since 1984. Ole Miss stunned LSU 36-21 on Saturday as they outscored the Tigers 22-0 in the second half and piled up 488 yards on offense. John Avery ran for two scores and quarterback Stewart Patridge was 27-of-43 passing for 346 yards. WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms with game-time temperatures in the mid-70's. KEY INJURIES: ALABAMA - No line affecting injuries. MISSISSIPPI - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: ALABAMA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -2 3 -1 7 -3 4 -2 2 -2 6 -4 4 -2 2 -2 6 -4 Last 5 games: 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 MISSISSIPPI .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 3 -1 2 -4 5 -5 2 -2 4 -2 6 -4 2 -2 4 -2 6 -4 Last 5 games: 2 -0 1 -2 3 -2 2 -0 3 -0 5 -0 2 -0 3 -0 5 -0 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF ALABAMA 3 -2 0 -1 2 -3 1 -0 MISSISSIPPI 2 -1 3 -0 5 -1 0 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: ALABAMA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 ALABAMA 16 MISS ST 17 12.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 AUBURN 23 ALABAMA 24 -6.5 L 42.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 ALABAMA 30 FLORIDA 45 -14.0 L 48.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 ALABAMA 17 MICHIGAN 14 1.0 W 36.5 UN WED 1997 WEEK 2 HOUSTON 17 ALABAMA 42 -15.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 ALABAMA 20 VANDRBLT 0 12.0 W 40.0 UN THU 1997 WEEK 5 ARKANSAS 17 ALABAMA 16 -17.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 S MISIPI 13 ALABAMA 27 -5.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 ALABAMA 34 KENTUCKY 40 6.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 TENESSEE 38 ALABAMA 21 8.5 L 49.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 ALABAMA MISISIPI SAT 1997 WEEK 11 LOU TECH ALABAMA SAT MISSISSIPPI HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 MISISIPI 7 ARKANSAS 13 -4.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 LSU 39 MISISIPI 7 10.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 MISISIPI 31 GEORGIA 27 -13.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 15 MISS ST 17 MISISIPI 0 2.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 C FLORID 23 MISISIPI 24 -13.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 SMU 15 MISISIPI 23 -4.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 MISISIPI 9 AUBURN 19 -20.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 VANDRBLT 3 MISISIPI 15 -6.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MISISIPI 17 TENESSEE 31 -28.0 W 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 9 MISISIPI 36 LSU 21 -15.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 ALABAMA MISISIPI SAT 1997 WEEK 12 ARKANSAS MISISIPI THU PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) ALABAMA / MISSISSIPPI HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 9 MISISIPI 10 ALABAMA 31 -16.0 ALA NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 9 ALABAMA 19 MISISIPI 14 7.0 MIS 33.0 -- SAT 1994 WEEK 9 MISISIPI 10 ALABAMA 21 -10.0 ALA NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 9 ALABAMA 23 MISISIPI 9 6.0 ALA NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 9 MISISIPI 0 ALABAMA 37 -12.5 ALA NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM ALA (OFF) 16 38 135 3.6 28 15 51.5 175 6.2 310 0.8 0.5 MIS (DEF) 16 34 155 4.6 31 16 51.3 183 5.9 338 0.8 0.5 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM ALA (DEF) 17 32 85 2.6 36 19 53.5 236 6.5 320 1.0 1.0 MIS (OFF) 19 38 138 3.6 32 21 63.4 254 7.8 391 0.8 0.8 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -ALA is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in the last five head-to-head meetings........ALA -ALA is 8-5 SU and ATS in road games since 1995..........................ALA -MIS is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 home games..............................ALA VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- ALABAMA ||||||||||||||||||||||> 53.0 MISSISSIPPI |||||||||||||||||||||||||> 56.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE ALABAMA -1.5 -1.5 53.0 MISSISSIPPI 56.5 -3.5 5.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 43.0 42.0 41.0 1.0 UN *--------------------------------------------------------------------- PURDUE (5-1) AT ILLINOIS (0-6) 2:00 Saturday, October 25 The surprising Purdue Boilermakers will try and extend their current run through the Big 10 when they meet the slumping Illinois Illini. No. 22 Purdue manhandled Wisconsin 45-20 to catapult the school to its best start since the 1978 season. Edwin Watson ran for three touchdowns and Billy Dicken added three touchdown passes in the offensive onslaught. The Boilermakers won last year's meeting with Illinois 22-16 to break a two-game losing streak in the series. Purdue is 4-1 versus the spread in its last five road games, while Illinois hasn't covered the point spread at home in its last seven attempts. The Illini have had two weeks to prepare for this contest after losing to the Badgers 31-7 on October 11, extending their current losing streak to 12 games. WEATHER: Rain expected with game-time temperatures in the mid-50's. KEY INJURIES: PURDUE - No line affecting injuries. ILLINOIS - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: PURDUE .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 6 -1 1 -2 7 -3 4 -2 2 -1 6 -3 4 -3 2 -1 6 -4 Last 5 games: 4 -0 1 -0 5 -0 3 -1 1 -0 4 -1 3 -1 1 -0 4 -1 ILLINOIS .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 2 -3 0 -5 2 -8 1 -4 0 -4 1 -8 1 -4 0 -5 1 -9 Last 5 games: 0 -2 0 -3 0 -5 0 -2 0 -2 0 -4 0 -2 0 -3 0 -5 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF PURDUE 3 -2 1 -0 3 -1 1 -1 ILLINOIS 0 -0 0 -6 0 -1 0 -5 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: PURDUE HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 PURDUE 25 WISCONSN 33 -10.0 W 47.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 12 MICHIGAN 3 PURDUE 9 14.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 PURDUE 24 NRTWSTRN 27 -10.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 INDIANA 33 PURDUE 16 -6.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 PURDUE 22 TOLEDO 36 9.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 NTR DAME 17 PURDUE 28 20.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 BALL ST 14 PURDUE 28 -16.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 NRTWSTRN 9 PURDUE 21 -3.5 W 50.5 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 8 PURDUE 59 MINESOTA 43 6.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 WISCONSN 20 PURDUE 45 -2.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 PURDUE ILLINOIS SAT 1997 WEEK 11 PURDUE IOWA SAT ILLINOIS HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 IOWA 31 ILLINOIS 21 9.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 OHIO ST 48 ILLINOIS 0 29.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 ILLINOIS 21 MINESOTA 23 -3.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 WISCONSN 35 ILLINOIS 15 7.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 S MISIPI 24 ILLINOIS 7 3.5 L 42.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 4 ILLINOIS 14 LOUSVILE 26 -4.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 WASH ST 35 ILLINOIS 22 12.0 L 47.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 6 ILLINOIS 10 IOWA 38 -27.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 PENN ST 41 ILLINOIS 6 26.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 ILLINOIS 7 WISCONSN 31 -13.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 PURDUE ILLINOIS SAT 1997 WEEK 11 ILLINOIS INDIANA SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) PURDUE / ILLINOIS HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 11 PURDUE 17 ILLINOIS 20 -3.0 --- NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 6 ILLINOIS 28 PURDUE 10 -4.0 ILL NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 6 PURDUE 22 ILLINOIS 16 -17.0 PUR NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM PUR (OFF) 21 33 178 5.3 37 21 56.8 298 8.1 476 1.2 0.5 ILL (DEF) 19 43 213 5.0 26 16 59.5 228 8.7 441 1.3 0.7 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM PUR (DEF) 22 43 176 4.1 35 20 57.1 223 6.4 399 1.8 0.3 ILL (OFF) 16 36 135 3.7 39 17 43.2 153 3.9 288 1.5 0.7 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -The underdog has covered the last three meetings in this series.........ILL -ILL is 0-6 SU and ATS this season.......................................PUR -PUR has covered four of its last five games.............................PUR VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- PURDUE ||||||||||||||||||||> 51.5 ILLINOIS |||||||||||> 42.0 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE PURDUE -12.5 -11.0 51.5 -9.5 ILLINOIS 42.0 1.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 47.0 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXAS A & M (5-1) AT TEXAS TECH (3-3) 2:05 Saturday, October 25 The 20th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies may take out some of their frustration on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a Big 12 tilt, after the Aggies saw their unbeaten record halted Saturday by No. 14 Kansas State, 36-17. Tech took an even worse pounding, falling at Nebraska 29-0. Kansas State had little trouble with the Aggies, as four different players had scoring runs. A&M managed only 90 yards of total offense, including minus-35 yards rushing. Texas Tech managed just 17 yards on 26 rushing plays against Nebraska, and was limited to 110 yards through the air. Quarterback Zebbie Lethridge completed 10 of 20 passes for the day. Nebraska chalked up 446 yards during their cruise to the win. It was the first time Tech had been shut out in the regular season since 1987. WEATHER: Cloudy skies and windy with game-time temperatures in the mid-50's. KEY INJURIES: TEXAS A & M - No line affecting injuries. TEXAS TECH - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: TEXAS A & M .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -2 3 -1 7 -3 3 -2 1 -3 4 -5 3 -2 1 -3 4 -5 Last 5 games: 2 -0 2 -1 4 -1 2 -0 1 -2 3 -2 2 -0 1 -2 3 -2 TEXAS TECH .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -2 2 -2 6 -4 5 -1 3 -1 8 -2 4 -1 3 -1 7 -2 Last 5 games: 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 2 -1 2 -0 4 -1 1 -1 2 -0 3 -1 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF TEXAS A & M 2 -1 1 -1 2 -1 1 -1 TEXAS TECH 2 -1 1 -1 0 -1 3 -1 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: TEXAS A & M HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 TEXAS AM 38 OKLHM ST 19 13.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 TEXAS AM 24 BAYLOR 7 5.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 OKLAHOMA 16 TEXAS AM 33 -15.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 15 TEXAS AM 15 TEXAS 51 -3.0 L 48.0 OV FRI 1997 WEEK 3 S HOUSTN 6 TEXAS AM 59 NL - NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 SW LOUIS 0 TEXAS AM 66 -38.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 TEXAS AM 36 N TEXAS 10 31.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 TEXAS AM 16 COLORADO 10 -3.5 W 43.5 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 8 IOWA ST 17 TEXAS AM 56 -33.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 TEXAS AM 17 KNSAS ST 36 -1.0 L 42.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 TEXAS AM TEX TECH SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OKLHM ST TEXAS AM SAT TEXAS TECH HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 TEXAS 38 TEX TECH 32 -7.0 L 50.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 13 SW LOUIS 21 TEX TECH 56 -26.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 TEX TECH 22 OKLAHOMA 12 10.0 P NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 16 TEX TECH 0 IOWA 27 3.0 L 47.5 UN SUN 1997 WEEK 2 TEX TECH 17 TENESSEE 52 -26.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 SW LOUIS 14 TEX TECH 59 -27.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 N TEXAS 30 TEX TECH 27 -30.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 TEX TECH 35 BAYLOR 14 5.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 KANSAS 7 TEX TECH 17 -10.0 P NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 TEX TECH 0 NEBRASKA 29 -36.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 TEXAS AM TEX TECH SAT 1997 WEEK 11 KNSAS ST TEX TECH SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) TEXAS A & M / TEXAS TECH HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 6 TEX TECH 17 TEXAS AM 19 -15.5 TT NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 6 TEXAS AM 31 TEX TECH 6 11.0 TAM 55.0 UN SAT 1994 WEEK 6 TEX TECH 17 TEXAS AM 23 -18.5 TT NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 7 TEXAS AM 7 TEX TECH 14 10.0 TT NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 10 TEX TECH 13 TEXAS AM 10 -1.5 TT NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM TAM (OFF) 19 42 238 5.7 21 12 58.7 157 7.5 394 0.3 1.0 TT (DEF) 19 40 151 3.8 28 15 53.9 179 6.5 329 0.8 0.8 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM TAM (DEF) 16 43 113 2.6 29 16 55.0 177 6.2 290 1.2 2.3 TT (OFF) 21 40 159 3.9 30 17 57.1 209 6.9 368 0.8 1.0 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -TXAM is 1-4 ATS in the last five head-to-head meetings...................TT -TT has covered the spread in the last three head-to-head meetings........TT VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- TEXAS A & M ||||||||||||||||||||||||> 55.5 TEXAS TECH |||||||||||||||||> 48.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE TEXAS A & M -4.5 -5.0 55.5 -7.0 2.0 TEXAS TECH 48.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 49.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- INDIANA (1-6) AT IOWA (4-2) 12:20 Saturday, October 25 The 18th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes have two losses on the season, but it would be a huge surprise if they chalked up a third when they take on the hapless Indiana Hoosiers in a Big 10 contest. Iowa lost Saturday to No. 5 Michigan 28-24, when Wolverines quarterback Brian Griese had himself a day, tossing for three touchdowns and running for another. Iowa did not generate much offense and ended up with 187 yards. Iowa running back Tavian Banks was the only bright spot for the Hawkeyes, carrying the ball 19 times for 99 yards, but even that was only a shadow of his nation- leading 183.8 yards a game. Iowa quarterback Matt Sherman had a terrible day, going 8-of-21 passing for 86 yards with three interceptions, and he is listed as doubtful for this matchup. Indiana was blanked by Ohio State 31-0 last week, the second time in three weeks the Hoosiers failed to score. In their last three games - all to ranked opponents - they have been outscored 106-6. The Hoosiers had no rushing game and not much was going for them when they passed. They used two quarterbacks, Jay Rodgers and Earl Haniford, who went a combined 13-for-28 with three interceptions and just 144 yards. WEATHER: Rain expected with game-time temperatures in the mid-40's. KEY INJURIES: INDIANA - No line affecting injuries. IOWA - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: INDIANA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 1 -4 0 -5 1 -9 1 -4 5 -0 6 -4 1 -4 5 -0 6 -4 Last 5 games: 0 -3 0 -2 0 -5 0 -3 2 -0 2 -3 0 -3 2 -0 2 -3 IOWA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -0 3 -3 7 -3 1 -1 4 -2 5 -3 3 -0 4 -2 7 -2 Last 5 games: 2 -0 1 -2 3 -2 1 -0 2 -1 3 -1 2 -0 2 -1 4 -1 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF INDIANA 1 -1 3 -2 2 -0 2 -3 IOWA 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 0 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: INDIANA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 INDIANA 15 MCHGN ST 38 -15.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 OHIO ST 27 INDIANA 17 35.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 INDIANA 33 PURDUE 16 -6.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 INDIANA 6 N CARLNA 23 -29.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 BALL ST 6 INDIANA 33 -13.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 KENTUCKY 49 INDIANA 7 -2.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 INDIANA 26 WISCONSN 27 -14.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MICHIGAN 37 INDIANA 0 20.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 MCHGN ST 38 INDIANA 6 19.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 INDIANA 0 OHIO ST 31 -34.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 INDIANA IOWA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 ILLINOIS INDIANA SAT IOWA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 NRTWSTRN 40 IOWA 13 -6.0 L 47.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 13 WISCONSN 0 IOWA 31 -2.0 W 44.0 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 14 IOWA 43 MINESOTA 24 11.5 W 52.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 TEX TECH 0 IOWA 27 3.0 W 47.5 UN SUN 1997 WEEK 3 N IOWA 0 IOWA 66 NL - NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 TULSA 16 IOWA 54 -27.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 IOWA 63 IOWA ST 20 29.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 ILLINOIS 10 IOWA 38 -27.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 IOWA 7 OHIO ST 23 -4.0 L 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 9 IOWA 24 MICHIGAN 28 -6.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 INDIANA IOWA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 PURDUE IOWA SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) INDIANA / IOWA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 11 IOWA 14 INDIANA 0 -5.5 IOW NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 7 IOWA 10 INDIANA 16 -10.0 IOW NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 7 INDIANA 27 IOWA 20 -8.5 IND NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 8 INDIANA 13 IOWA 22 -17.5 IND NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 8 IOWA 31 INDIANA 10 6.5 IOW NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM IND (OFF) 15 36 69 1.9 32 19 58.7 211 6.6 281 1.4 0.7 IOW (DEF) 17 38 126 3.3 34 16 46.8 178 5.3 304 1.8 1.0 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM IND (DEF) 22 41 176 4.3 29 17 59.2 237 8.1 413 1.1 0.9 IOW (OFF) 19 41 241 5.9 25 14 55.9 220 8.7 461 1.0 1.0 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -IND is 0-2 SU but 2-0 ATS in their last two visits to Iowa City.........IND -IND is 0-3 SU and 3-0 ATS in road games this season.....................IND -IOW is 4-1 ATS in their last five home games............................IOW VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- INDIANA |||||> 36.0 IOWA |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 66.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE INDIANA 36.0 IOWA -28.0 -26.0 66.5 -30.5 4.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 51.0 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- KANSAS ST (5-1) AT OKLAHOMA (3-4) 2:30 Saturday, October 25 The Kansas State Wildcats continue their tour against the Big 12 when they face the Oklahoma Sooners. The 14th-ranked Wildcats are coming off a 36-17 pasting of Texas A&M, as four different players had scoring runs. They held the Aggies to minus-35 yards rushing while compiling 247 yards on the ground. Kansas State is 4-0 versus the Sooners over the last four years, including a 42-35 shootout win a year ago. The Wildcats have covered the spread in four of their last five meetings with Oklahoma. The Sooners edged Baylor 24-23 when Terry White intercepted a two-point conversion attempt late in the game. They will be putting a three-game home-winning streak on the line in this matchup. WEATHER: Partly cloudy with game-time temperatures in the mid-40's. KEY INJURIES: KANSAS ST - No line affecting injuries. OKLAHOMA - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: KANSAS ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -1 4 -1 8 -2 3 -2 4 -1 7 -3 3 -2 4 -1 7 -3 Last 5 games: 4 -0 0 -1 4 -1 3 -1 0 -1 3 -2 3 -1 0 -1 3 -2 OKLAHOMA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -1 1 -4 5 -5 3 -2 3 -2 6 -4 3 -2 3 -2 6 -4 Last 5 games: 2 -0 0 -3 2 -3 1 -1 2 -1 3 -2 1 -1 2 -1 3 -2 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF KANSAS ST 4 -1 0 -1 0 -0 4 -2 OKLAHOMA 1 -2 3 -1 3 -1 1 -2 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: KANSAS ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 KNSAS ST 38 KANSAS 12 7.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 KNSAS ST 0 COLORADO 12 -5.5 L 47.5 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 14 IOWA ST 20 KNSAS ST 35 -19.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 16 KNSAS ST 15 BYU 19 3.0 L 47.0 UN WED 1997 WEEK 3 KNSAS ST 47 N ILLINO 7 35.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 OHIO 20 KNSAS ST 23 -24.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 BOWL GRE 0 KNSAS ST 58 -27.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 KNSAS ST 26 NEBRASKA 56 -22.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 MISSOURI 11 KNSAS ST 41 -11.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 TEXAS AM 17 KNSAS ST 36 -1.0 W 42.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 KNSAS ST OKLAHOMA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 KNSAS ST TEX TECH SAT OKLAHOMA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 OKLAHOMA 27 OKLHM ST 17 2.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 OKLAHOMA 16 TEXAS AM 33 -15.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 TEX TECH 22 OKLAHOMA 12 10.0 P NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 1 OKLAHOMA 0 NRTWSTRN 24 -4.0 L 44.5 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 3 SYRACUSE 34 OKLAHOMA 36 10.5 W 48.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 5 OKLAHOMA 36 CALFRNIA 40 -4.5 W 51.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 6 LOUSVILE 14 OKLAHOMA 35 -7.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 OKLAHOMA 17 KANSAS 20 4.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 OKLAHOMA 24 TEXAS 27 -4.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 BAYLOR 23 OKLAHOMA 24 -15.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 KNSAS ST OKLAHOMA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OKLAHOMA NEBRASKA SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) KANSAS ST / OKLAHOMA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 10 KNSAS ST 14 OKLAHOMA 16 -21.5 KS NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 10 OKLAHOMA 7 KNSAS ST 21 8.0 KS NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 10 KNSAS ST 37 OKLAHOMA 20 1.5 KS NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 11 OKLAHOMA 10 KNSAS ST 49 -7.0 KS NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 10 OKLAHOMA 35 KNSAS ST 42 -18.0 OKL NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM KS (OFF) 23 51 248 4.9 18 8 43.5 156 8.6 404 0.5 0.8 OKL (DEF) 19 37 154 4.1 31 17 56.0 198 6.4 352 0.7 0.4 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM KS (DEF) 13 43 152 3.5 16 7 44.7 105 6.7 257 0.3 1.2 OKL (OFF) 21 51 275 5.4 18 9 48.8 130 7.3 405 1.4 0.9 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -KST is 4-1 SU and ATS in the last five head-to-head meetings............KST -KST has won and covered the last two meetings at OKL....................KST -KST is 13-5 SU and 10-7-1 ATS in road games since 1994..................KST VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- KANSAS ST |||||||||||||||||||||||> 54.5 OKLAHOMA |||||||||||||||||||> 50.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE KANSAS ST -6.0 -8.0 54.5 -4.0 OKLAHOMA 50.5 4.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 47.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- MISSOURI (4-3) AT OKLAHOMA ST (6-0) 12:30 Saturday, October 25 Bob Simmons and his undefeated 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys face the Missouri Tigers in a Big 12 matchup. Missouri stunned Texas 37-29 after Brock Olivo ran for two touchdowns to help snap a nine-game losing streak to the Longhorns. The Tigers have taken three of the last four games in this series, while covering the spread in the wins. However, they are facing a much-improved Oklahoma State squad that is coming off a 33-29 victory over Colorado. Tony Lindsay tossed a 19-yard touchdown pass to Alonzo Mayes with just 1:56 remaining to give the Cowboys their biggest win in years. They have won five in a row at home while covering the point spread each time. Missouri is just 6-23 on the road since the 1992 season. WEATHER: Partly cloudy with game-time temperatures in the mid-50's. KEY INJURIES: MISSOURI - No line affecting injuries. OKLAHOMA ST - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: MISSOURI .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 Last 5 games: 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 OKLAHOMA ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 6 -0 2 -2 8 -2 5 -0 3 -1 8 -1 5 -0 3 -1 8 -1 Last 5 games: 4 -0 1 -0 5 -0 4 -0 1 -0 5 -0 4 -0 1 -0 5 -0 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF MISSOURI 3 -0 1 -3 0 -0 4 -3 OKLAHOMA ST 3 -0 3 -0 2 -0 4 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: MISSOURI HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 MISSOURI 7 NEBRASKA 51 -50.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 MISSOURI 49 BAYLOR 42 -9.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 KANSAS 25 MISSOURI 42 3.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 E MCHIGN 24 MISSOURI 44 -16.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 MISSOURI 7 KANSAS 15 -1.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 MISSOURI 42 TULSA 21 5.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 OHIO ST 31 MISSOURI 10 15.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 IOWA ST 21 MISSOURI 45 -16.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 MISSOURI 11 KNSAS ST 41 -11.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 TEXAS 29 MISSOURI 37 3.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 MISSOURI OKLHM ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 MISSOURI COLORADO SAT OKLAHOMA ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 10 OKLHM ST 28 MISSOURI 35 -3.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 11 TEXAS AM 38 OKLHM ST 19 13.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 OKLAHOMA 27 OKLHM ST 17 2.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 BAYLOR 17 OKLHM ST 37 2.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 OKLHM ST 21 IOWA ST 14 -6.0 W 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 3 OKLHM ST 31 SW LOUIS 7 6.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 FRESNO 0 OKLHM ST 35 -8.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 NE LOUIS 7 OKLHM ST 38 -20.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 TEXAS 16 OKLHM ST 42 6.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 COLORADO 29 OKLHM ST 33 3.0 W 39.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 MISSOURI OKLHM ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OKLHM ST TEXAS AM SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) MISSOURI / OKLAHOMA ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 8 MISSOURI 26 OKLHM ST 28 6.5 OKS NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 8 OKLHM ST 9 MISSOURI 42 4.0 MU NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 8 MISSOURI 24 OKLHM ST 15 -8.0 MU NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 9 OKLHM ST 30 MISSOURI 26 -0.5 OKS NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 10 OKLHM ST 28 MISSOURI 35 -3.5 MU NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM MU (OFF) 23 55 258 4.7 18 9 51.6 147 8.2 405 0.6 1.1 OKS (DEF) 14 27 67 2.4 34 16 47.5 215 6.3 282 1.5 1.5 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM MU (DEF) 18 35 174 5.0 27 13 46.1 187 6.8 360 0.7 0.6 OKS (OFF) 20 54 240 4.4 18 10 57.4 136 7.5 375 0.5 0.8 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -MO is 3-1 ATS in the last four head-to-head meetings.....................MO -OKST is 10-3 ATS in home games since 1995..............................OKST -MO is 3-10 SU and 5-8 ATS in road games since 1995.....................OKST VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- MISSOURI |||||||||||||||> 46.0 OKLAHOMA ST |||||||||||||||||||||||||> 56.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE MISSOURI 46.0 OKLAHOMA ST -10.0 -10.0 56.5 -10.5 0.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 47.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTHWESTERN (3-5) AT OHIO ST (6-1) 3:30 Saturday, October 25 The last two conference champions finally square off in the Big 10 when the Northwestern Wildcats head to Columbus to face the ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Northwestern slipped by Michigan State 19-17 after linebacker Anwawn Jones blocked a 28-yard field goal with just five seconds remaining. Adrian Autry ran for a career-high 175 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries versus the nation's fourth-ranked rushing defense. In their last head-to-head meeting, Ohio State defeated Northwestern 17-15 back in 1994. The Wildcats have dropped three straight games on the road, while the Buckeyes are on a five-game winning streak at home. In fact, Ohio State is 31-5 at Ohio Stadium since the 1992 season. The Buckeyes blanked Indiana 31-0 to rebound from their loss to Penn State the week before. They have failed to cover the point spread in five of their last six outings at home. The under is 13-5 at Ohio Stadium since 1992. WEATHER: Some showers expected with game-time temperatures in the mid-60's. KEY INJURIES: NORTHWESTERN - No line affecting injuries. OHIO ST - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: NORTHWESTERN .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -2 1 -3 5 -5 3 -3 2 -2 5 -5 3 -3 2 -2 5 -5 Last 5 games: 1 -2 0 -2 1 -4 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 2 -1 1 -1 3 -2 OHIO ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 7 -0 2 -1 9 -1 2 -5 2 -0 4 -5 2 -5 3 -0 5 -5 Last 5 games: 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 1 -2 2 -0 3 -2 1 -2 2 -0 3 -2 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF NORTHWESTERN 1 -3 3 -1 1 -2 3 -2 OHIO ST 2 -4 1 -0 2 -4 1 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: NORTHWESTERN HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 PURDUE 24 NRTWSTRN 27 -10.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 16 TENESSEE 48 NRTWSTRN 28 9.5 L 51.5 OV WED 1997 WEEK 1 OKLAHOMA 0 NRTWSTRN 24 -4.0 W 44.5 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 3 NRTWSTRN 20 WAKE FOR 27 14.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 DUKE 20 NRTWSTRN 24 -17.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 RICE 40 NRTWSTRN 34 -7.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 NRTWSTRN 9 PURDUE 21 -3.5 L 50.5 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 7 WISCONSN 26 NRTWSTRN 25 4.0 W 47.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 8 NRTWSTRN 6 MICHIGAN 23 -24.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 MCHGN ST 17 NRTWSTRN 19 13.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 NRTWSTRN OHIO ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 PENN ST NRTWSTRN SAT OHIO ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 OHIO ST 27 INDIANA 17 35.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 MICHIGAN 13 OHIO ST 9 -16.5 L 42.5 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 16 OHIO ST 20 ARIZ ST 17 1.5 W 53.5 UN WED 1997 WEEK 2 WYOMING 10 OHIO ST 24 -31.0 L 55.0 UN THU 1997 WEEK 4 BOWL GRE 13 OHIO ST 44 -40.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 ARIZONA 20 OHIO ST 28 -17.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 OHIO ST 31 MISSOURI 10 15.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 IOWA 7 OHIO ST 23 -4.0 W 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 8 OHIO ST 27 PENN ST 31 -6.5 W 47.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 9 INDIANA 0 OHIO ST 31 -34.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 NRTWSTRN OHIO ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OHIO ST MCHGN ST SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) NORTHWESTERN / OHIO ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 8 NRTWSTRN 7 OHIO ST 31 -24.0 --- NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 6 NRTWSTRN 3 OHIO ST 51 -21.5 OS NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 6 OHIO ST 17 NRTWSTRN 15 14.5 NW NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM NW (OFF) 17 35 127 3.6 30 16 55.1 207 7.0 334 1.0 0.8 OS (DEF) 17 37 151 4.0 33 14 43.4 159 4.9 310 1.9 0.7 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM NW (DEF) 21 44 184 4.2 29 17 59.3 205 7.1 390 0.8 1.6 OS (OFF) 20 43 163 3.8 28 18 64.1 260 9.3 423 0.7 1.6 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -OST is 2-0 SU and ATS in the last two meetings at Columbus..............OST -OST is 31-5 SU with a 21-15 spread mark at home since 1992..............OST VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- NORTHWESTERN ||||||||||||||||||> 49.5 OHIO ST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 72.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE NORTHWESTERN 49.5 OHIO ST -21.0 -22.0 72.5 -23.0 1.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 49.0 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- VIRGINIA TECH (5-1) AT WEST VIRGINIA (5-1) 3:30 Saturday, October 25 Both ballclubs are coming off of bye weeks, as the Virginia Tech Hokies battle the West Virginia Mountaineers in this Big East clash. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 17-7 on October 11 to improve to 4-0 in the Big East. The Hokies have taken the last three games in this series while covering the spread each time. Last year's contest resulted in a 31-14 mauling of West Virginia. Virginia Tech is 10-2 over its last 12 road outings, while the Mountaineers own a 9-3 mark at home in the last 12 home contests. West Virginia beat up Maryland on October 11 to the tune of 31-14, as running back Amos Zereoue ran for 145 yards. The Mountaineers are 4-1 in their last five Big East home games. WEATHER: Some showers expected with game-time temperatures in the low-60's. KEY INJURIES: VIRGINIA TECH - No line affecting injuries. WEST VIRGINIA - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: VIRGINIA TECH .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -1 3 -1 8 -2 3 -3 2 -2 5 -5 3 -3 2 -2 5 -5 Last 5 games: 3 -1 1 -0 4 -1 2 -2 0 -1 2 -3 2 -2 0 -1 2 -3 WEST VIRGINIA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -0 4 -1 9 -1 3 -1 3 -2 6 -3 3 -1 3 -2 6 -3 Last 5 games: 2 -0 2 -1 4 -1 1 -0 2 -1 3 -1 1 -0 2 -1 3 -1 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF VIRGINIA TECH 3 -3 0 -0 3 -2 0 -1 WEST VIRGINIA 2 -2 1 -0 2 -0 1 -2 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: VIRGINIA TECH HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 VIR TECH 21 MIAMI FL 7 -7.0 W 41.5 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 14 WEST VIR 14 VIR TECH 31 -4.5 W 37.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 15 VIRGINIA 9 VIR TECH 26 -1.0 W 43.0 UN FRI 1996 WEEK 16 VIR TECH 21 NEBRASKA 41 -15.0 L 46.0 OV TUE 1997 WEEK 2 VIR TECH 59 RUTGERS 19 20.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 SYRACUSE 3 VIR TECH 31 -3.0 W 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 5 VIR TECH 23 TEMPLE 13 23.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 ARKNS ST 0 VIR TECH 50 -41.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MIAMI OH 24 VIR TECH 17 -19.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 BOST COL 7 VIR TECH 17 -18.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 VIR TECH WEST VIR SAT 1997 WEEK 11 AL-BIRM VIR TECH SAT WEST VIRGINIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 SYRACUSE 30 WEST VIR 7 4.0 L 39.0 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 12 WEST VIR 55 RUTGERS 14 18.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 WEST VIR 14 VIR TECH 31 -4.5 L 37.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 N CARLNA 20 WEST VIR 13 6.5 L 33.5 UN WED 1997 WEEK 2 MARSHALL 31 WEST VIR 42 -14.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 E CARLNA 17 WEST VIR 24 -7.0 P 42.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 4 WEST VIR 24 BOST COL 31 7.0 L 47.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 6 WEST VIR 28 MIAMI FL 17 -7.5 W 44.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 7 RUTGERS 0 WEST VIR 48 -28.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 WEST VIR 31 MARYLAND 14 9.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 VIR TECH WEST VIR SAT 1997 WEEK 11 WEST VIR SYRACUSE SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) VIRGINIA TECH / WEST VIRGINIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 5 WEST VIR 16 VIR TECH 7 0.0 WV NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 6 VIR TECH 13 WEST VIR 14 -1.0 --- NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 5 WEST VIR 6 VIR TECH 34 -14.5 VT NL -- THU 1995 WEEK 10 VIR TECH 27 WEST VIR 0 3.0 VT NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 WEST VIR 14 VIR TECH 31 -4.5 VT 37.0 OV SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM VT (OFF) 19 54 246 4.6 16 9 59.6 147 9.4 392 0.3 0.2 WV (DEF) 21 36 121 3.4 36 20 55.8 225 6.2 347 1.8 0.5 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM VT (DEF) 14 34 112 3.3 28 13 47.6 185 6.7 297 1.2 1.0 WV (OFF) 20 40 195 4.9 25 15 59.1 187 7.5 382 0.5 0.7 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -VT is 3-1 ATS in the last four head-to-head meetings.....................VT -VT is 1-3 ATS in their last four games this season.......................WV -WV has covered their last three games this season........................WV -WV is 6-10 ATS in home games since 1995..................................VT -VT is 10-2 SU and 9-3 ATS in road games since 1995.......................VT VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- VIRGINIA TECH |||||||||||||||||||||||||> 56.0 WEST VIRGINIA |||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 58.0 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE VIRGINIA TECH 56.0 WEST VIRGINIA -2.0 -1.0 58.0 -2.0 1.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 48.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- CALIFORNIA (2-4) AT UCLA (5-2) 3:30 Saturday, October 25 This Pac-10 contest pits the California Golden Bears against their in- state rival, the UCLA Bruins. The Bears are coming off a humbling 63-37 setback to Washington State, as the defense surrendered 604 yards of total offense. California has lost the last two games in this series, including a 38-29 shootout a year ago. No. 13 UCLA has won five of its last six contests at home, while the Bears are just 1-5 in their last six on the road. The Bruins beat Oregon State 34-10 as the offense continues to roll, with Cade McNown passing for two touchdowns and 210 yards. Running back Skip Hicks was limited to 39 yards on nine carries while nursing a bruised right knee. UCLA has covered the point spread in its last six games at the Rose Bowl. WEATHER: Sunny skies with game-time temperatures in the high-70's. KEY INJURIES: CALIFORNIA - No line affecting injuries. UCLA - RB Hick questionable. RECORDS ANALYSIS: CALIFORNIA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 0 -4 3 -2 3 -6 0 -4 3 -2 3 -6 Last 5 games: 1 -2 0 -2 1 -4 0 -3 0 -2 0 -5 0 -3 0 -2 0 -5 UCLA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 3 -2 3 -2 6 -4 4 -1 2 -3 6 -4 4 -1 2 -3 6 -4 Last 5 games: 3 -0 2 -0 5 -0 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF CALIFORNIA 0 -2 1 -3 0 -1 1 -4 UCLA 3 -1 2 -1 5 -0 0 -2 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: CALIFORNIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 CALFRNIA 7 ARIZ ST 35 -15.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 CALFRNIA 23 OREGON 40 -2.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 STANFORD 42 CALFRNIA 21 -2.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 16 NAVY 42 CALFRNIA 38 1.0 L 59.0 OV WED 1997 WEEK 3 CALFRNIA 35 HOUSTON 3 -2.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 OKLAHOMA 36 CALFRNIA 40 -4.5 L 51.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 6 USC 27 CALFRNIA 17 4.5 L 48.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 7 CALFRNIA 34 LOU TECH 41 10.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 WASHNGTN 30 CALFRNIA 3 16.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 CALFRNIA 37 WASH ST 63 -16.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 CALFRNIA UCLA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OREGN ST CALFRNIA SAT UCLA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 WASH ST 14 UCLA 38 -3.5 W 50.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 13 UCLA 17 ARIZONA 35 -1.5 L 48.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 14 USC 41 UCLA 48 3.0 W 45.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 2 UCLA 34 WASH ST 37 -2.5 L 54.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 3 TENESSEE 30 UCLA 24 14.5 W 62.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 4 UCLA 66 TEXAS 3 -10.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 ARIZONA 27 UCLA 40 -8.5 W 48.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 7 HOUSTON 10 UCLA 66 -26.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 UCLA 39 OREGON 31 11.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 OREGN ST 10 UCLA 34 -23.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 CALFRNIA UCLA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 UCLA STANFORD SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) CALIFORNIA / UCLA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 10 UCLA 12 CALFRNIA 48 -13.5 CAL NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 2 CALFRNIA 27 UCLA 25 -3.5 CAL 45.0 OV SAT 1994 WEEK 7 UCLA 7 CALFRNIA 26 -2.5 CAL 45.0 UN SAT 1995 WEEK 10 CALFRNIA 16 UCLA 33 -14.0 UCL 48.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 10 UCLA 38 CALFRNIA 29 -2.5 UCL NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM CAL (OFF) 24 41 143 3.5 38 22 58.6 288 7.6 431 1.3 0.7 UCL (DEF) 22 36 123 3.4 43 21 49.3 257 6.0 380 2.0 2.3 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM CAL (DEF) 19 35 152 4.4 31 15 48.1 245 8.0 398 0.5 1.0 UCL (OFF) 20 41 153 3.8 28 17 61.0 276 9.9 429 0.6 1.1 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -UCLA is 2-0 SU and ATS in the last two head-to-head meetings...........UCLA -UCLA has covered nine of their last 13 home games......................UCLA -CAL is 4-13 SU in road games since 1995................................UCLA VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- CALIFORNIA |||||||||> 40.0 UCLA ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 67.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE CALIFORNIA 40.0 UCLA -23.5 -23.5 67.5 -27.5 4.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 61.0 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- WASHINGTON (5-1) AT OREGON ST (3-3) 6:35 Saturday, October 25 The Washington Huskies continue their march through the Pac-10 Conference when they meet the Oregon State Beavers. No. 7 Washington demolished Arizona 58-28 as Brock Huard passed for 207 yards and three touchdowns while sitting out the fourth quarter. The Huskies have won the last five meetings in this series by the combined score of 165-66. They have covered the spread in the last two meetings after failing to do so in the previous three matchups versus the Beavers. Washington is currently riding a six-game winning streak on the road, while Oregon State has won two in a row at home. The Beavers are 7-2 versus the spread in their last nine home encounters. WEATHER: Sunny skies with game-time temperatures in the low-60's. KEY INJURIES: WASHINGTON - No line affecting injuries. OREGON ST - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: WASHINGTON .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -1 3 -1 8 -2 4 -2 3 -1 7 -3 4 -2 3 -1 7 -3 Last 5 games: 2 -1 2 -0 4 -1 1 -2 2 -0 3 -2 1 -2 2 -0 3 -2 OREGON ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -3 0 -3 4 -6 5 -2 1 -2 6 -4 5 -2 1 -2 6 -4 Last 5 games: 2 -2 0 -1 2 -3 3 -1 0 -1 3 -2 3 -1 0 -1 3 -2 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF WASHINGTON 4 -2 0 -0 2 -0 2 -2 OREGON ST 2 -1 2 -1 0 -1 4 -1 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: WASHINGTON HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 OREGN ST 3 WASHNGTN 42 -24.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 SAN JOSE 10 WASHNGTN 53 -38.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 WASHNGTN 31 WASH ST 24 10.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 16 COLORADO 33 WASHNGTN 21 5.5 L 50.5 OV MON 1997 WEEK 3 WASHNGTN 42 BYU 20 8.0 W 49.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 4 SAN DIEG 3 WASHNGTN 36 -23.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 NEBRASKA 27 WASHNGTN 14 -4.0 L 50.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 7 ARIZ ST 14 WASHNGTN 26 -15.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 WASHNGTN 30 CALFRNIA 3 16.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 WASHNGTN 58 ARIZONA 28 11.0 W 43.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 WASHNGTN OREGN ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 USC WASHNGTN SAT OREGON ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 ARIZ ST 29 OREGN ST 14 23.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 OREGN ST 3 WASHNGTN 42 -24.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 N ILLINO 28 OREGN ST 67 -21.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 OREGON 49 OREGN ST 13 7.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 N TEXAS 7 OREGN ST 33 -12.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 STANFORD 27 OREGN ST 24 12.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 ARIZ ST 13 OREGN ST 10 11.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 SAN JOSE 12 OREGN ST 26 -18.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 UTAH ST 16 OREGN ST 24 -7.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 OREGN ST 10 UCLA 34 -23.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 WASHNGTN OREGN ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 OREGN ST CALFRNIA SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) WASHINGTON / OREGON ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 12 OREGN ST 16 WASHNGTN 45 -34.0 ORS NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 11 WASHNGTN 28 OREGN ST 21 13.5 ORS NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 10 OREGN ST 10 WASHNGTN 24 -15.0 ORS NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 6 WASHNGTN 26 OREGN ST 16 7.0 WAS NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 OREGN ST 3 WASHNGTN 42 -24.0 WAS NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM WAS (OFF) 18 40 188 4.8 26 15 57.5 243 9.5 431 0.2 0.7 ORS (DEF) 19 41 120 3.0 31 16 49.7 206 6.6 325 1.8 2.0 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM WAS (DEF) 18 39 114 2.9 32 16 50.8 221 6.9 335 1.0 1.0 ORS (OFF) 21 38 98 2.6 42 21 50.0 244 5.8 342 1.3 1.2 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -WAS is 10-3 SU and ATS in road games since 1995.........................WAS -ORS is 20-12 ATS in home games since 1992...............................ORS -WAS has won last five head-to-head meetings, covering the last two......WAS VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- WASHINGTON |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 66.5 OREGON ST ||||||||||> 41.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE WASHINGTON -21.5 -24.5 66.5 -25.0 0.5 OREGON ST 41.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 52.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- ARIZONA (3-4) AT WASHINGTON ST (6-0) 3:30 Saturday, October 25 The Washington State Cougars look to continue their incredible run as they face an Arizona Wildcats team that is coming off a humiliating loss. The Wildcats were trounced 58-28 by the University of Washington as the team allowed the most points in a game since 1958. Arizona has won the last four meetings between these two clubs, including a 34-26 victory last year. However, No. 10 Washington State is a vastly improved ballclub and the team thrashed California 63-37 last week. Quarterback Ryan Leaf went 13-of-21 for 332 passing yards and five touchdowns. The Cougars are 5-1 in Pac-10 games at home over the last six outings. They are 10-4 over the last 14 ballgames in Pullman and improved to 22-8 there since the 1992 season. Washington State has covered the spread in its last four home outings, while Arizona is riding an eight-game losing streak on the road. WEATHER: Sunny skies with game-time temperatures in the low-50's. KEY INJURIES: ARIZONA - No line affecting injuries. WASHINGTON ST - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: ARIZONA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -1 0 -5 4 -6 2 -3 2 -3 4 -6 2 -3 2 -3 4 -6 Last 5 games: 2 -1 0 -2 2 -3 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 1 -2 1 -1 2 -3 WASHINGTON ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -0 4 -1 9 -1 4 -1 4 -1 8 -2 4 -1 4 -1 8 -2 Last 5 games: 2 -0 3 -0 5 -0 2 -0 3 -0 5 -0 2 -0 3 -0 5 -0 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF ARIZONA 0 -3 2 -2 2 -4 0 -1 WASHINGTON ST 5 -0 1 -0 1 -0 5 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: ARIZONA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 ARIZONA 31 OREGON 49 3.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 UCLA 17 ARIZONA 35 -1.5 W 48.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 14 ARIZ ST 56 ARIZONA 14 7.5 L 53.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 3 ARIZONA 9 OREGON 16 3.5 L 46.5 UN THU 1997 WEEK 4 AL-BIRM 10 ARIZONA 24 -32.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 ARIZONA 20 OHIO ST 28 -17.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 ARIZONA 27 UCLA 40 -8.5 L 48.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 7 SAN DIEG 28 ARIZONA 31 -12.5 L 45.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 8 STANFORD 22 ARIZONA 28 2.5 W 46.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 9 WASHNGTN 58 ARIZONA 28 11.0 L 43.5 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 10 ARIZONA WASH ST SAT 1997 WEEK 12 OREGN ST ARIZONA SAT WASHINGTON ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 10 USC 29 WASH ST 24 3.0 L 46.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 12 WASH ST 14 UCLA 38 -3.5 L 50.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 13 WASH ST 17 STANFORD 33 -1.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 WASHNGTN 31 WASH ST 24 10.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 UCLA 34 WASH ST 37 -2.5 W 54.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 4 WASH ST 28 USC 21 -7.0 W 47.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 5 WASH ST 35 ILLINOIS 22 12.0 W 47.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 6 BOISE ST 0 WASH ST 58 -39.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 WASH ST 24 OREGON 13 7.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 CALFRNIA 37 WASH ST 63 -16.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 ARIZONA WASH ST SAT 1997 WEEK 11 WASH ST ARIZ ST SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) ARIZONA / WASHINGTON ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 3 WASH ST 23 ARIZONA 20 -4.5 WSU 51.5 UN SAT 1993 WEEK 9 WASH ST 6 ARIZONA 9 -13.0 WSU 37.5 UN SAT 1994 WEEK 8 ARIZONA 10 WASH ST 7 0.0 AZ 28.5 UN SAT 1995 WEEK 10 ARIZONA 24 WASH ST 14 -5.5 AZ 35.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 7 WASH ST 26 ARIZONA 34 -7.5 AZ NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM AZ (OFF) 21 43 171 4.0 35 17 48.8 217 6.2 388 1.0 0.7 WSU (DEF) 19 36 120 3.3 41 20 48.0 225 5.4 344 1.3 0.7 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM AZ (DEF) 15 37 100 2.7 27 15 55.6 211 7.9 312 0.7 1.3 WSU (OFF) 23 36 160 4.4 34 19 56.7 334 9.9 494 1.3 1.5 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -ARI is 3-10 SU in road games since 1995.................................WSU -ARI has covered five of the last six head-to-head meetings..............ARI -WSU is 9-4 ATS in home games since 1995.................................WSU VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- ARIZONA |||||||||||||||||> 48.5 WASHINGTON ST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 64.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE ARIZONA 48.5 WASHINGTON ST -15.5 -13.0 64.5 -16.0 3.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 54.0 53.5 51.0 2.5 UN *--------------------------------------------------------------------- FLORIDA ST (6-0) AT VIRGINIA (4-2) 7:00 Saturday, October 25 Bobby Bowden and the Florida State Seminoles take on the Virginia Cavaliers in this ACC meeting. No. 3 Florida State shut out Georgia Tech 38-0 last weekend as Thad Busby threw three touchdowns en route to a career-high of 399 yards. The defense allowed only 119 yards of total offense in the blanking, and have outscored the Yellow Jackets 250-47 over the last six meetings. The Seminoles have won four of the last five contests versus the Cavaliers, but have failed to cover the point spread in the last two matchups. Virginia escaped with a 13-10 win over Duke Saturday after John Allen kicked the winning field goal with just 2:31 remaining. The Cavaliers are 8-2 over their last 10 outings at home and 25-8 there since the 1992 season. Florida State has won eight consecutive games on the road, but dropped its last encounter in Charlottesville 33-28 in 1995. WEATHER: Mostly cloudy with game-time temperatures in the mid-70's. KEY INJURIES: FLORIDA ST - No line affecting injuries. VIRGINIA - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: FLORIDA ST .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -0 5 -0 10-0 4 -1 2 -3 6 -4 3 -2 2 -3 5 -5 Last 5 games: 3 -0 2 -0 5 -0 3 -0 0 -2 3 -2 3 -0 0 -2 3 -2 VIRGINIA .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 5 -1 2 -2 7 -3 2 -3 2 -2 4 -5 2 -3 2 -2 4 -5 Last 5 games: 3 -0 1 -1 4 -1 0 -2 1 -1 1 -3 0 -2 1 -1 1 -3 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF FLORIDA ST 3 -3 0 -0 3 -3 0 -0 VIRGINIA 0 -2 1 -2 1 -4 0 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: FLORIDA ST HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 S MISIPI 14 FLOR ST 54 -28.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 FLOR ST 48 MARYLAND 10 35.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 15 FLORIDA 21 FLOR ST 24 3.0 W 55.5 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 16 FLORIDA 52 FLOR ST 20 3.5 L 54.5 OV THU 1997 WEEK 3 FLOR ST 14 USC 7 11.0 L 46.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 4 MARYLAND 7 FLOR ST 50 -34.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 FLOR ST 35 CLEMSON 28 19.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 MIAMI FL 0 FLOR ST 47 -22.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 FLOR ST 51 DUKE 27 36.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 GEO TECH 0 FLOR ST 38 -23.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 FLOR ST VIRGINIA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 N CAR ST FLOR ST SAT VIRGINIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 CLEMSON 24 VIRGINIA 16 -16.0 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 N CARLNA 17 VIRGINIA 20 2.5 W 39.0 UN SAT 1996 WEEK 15 VIRGINIA 9 VIR TECH 26 -1.0 L 43.0 UN FRI 1996 WEEK 16 VIRGINIA 21 MIAMI FL 31 -3.0 L 43.5 OV FRI 1997 WEEK 3 AUBURN 28 VIRGINIA 17 5.5 L 45.0 -- THU 1997 WEEK 4 RICHMOND 7 VIRGINIA 26 NL - NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 VIRGINIA 20 N CARLNA 48 -14.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 WAKE FOR 13 VIRGINIA 21 -10.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 VIRGINIA 21 CLEMSON 7 -5.5 W 43.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 9 DUKE 10 VIRGINIA 13 -16.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 FLOR ST VIRGINIA SAT 1997 WEEK 11 VIRGINIA MARYLAND SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) FLORIDA ST / VIRGINIA HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 10 FLOR ST 13 VIRGINIA 3 9.0 FS NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 8 VIRGINIA 14 FLOR ST 40 -22.5 FS NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 2 VIRGINIA 17 FLOR ST 41 -21.0 FS NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 11 FLOR ST 28 VIRGINIA 33 19.0 VIR 59.0 OV THU 1996 WEEK 10 VIRGINIA 24 FLOR ST 31 -17.0 VIR NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM FS (OFF) 21 32 104 3.3 40 24 59.5 348 8.6 452 1.0 0.7 VIR (DEF) 16 35 86 2.4 30 19 63.3 200 6.7 285 1.3 0.7 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM FS (DEF) 12 35 55 1.6 26 13 50.0 145 5.5 200 1.7 0.7 VIR (OFF) 17 36 128 3.5 26 16 59.6 181 7.0 309 0.8 1.0 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -VA is 2-0 ATS in the last two head-to-head meetings......................VA -FSU is 11-14 ATS in conference road games since 1992.....................VA -VA is 10-17 ATS in conference home games since 1992.....................FSU VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- FLORIDA ST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 72.5 VIRGINIA ||||||||||||||||||||> 51.0 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE FLORIDA ST -20.0 -19.5 72.5 -21.5 2.0 VIRGINIA 51.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 50.0 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- AUBURN (6-1) AT ARKANSAS (3-3) 6:00 Saturday, October 25 This SEC tilt has the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers looking to avoid a two- game losing streak when they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. Auburn lost a tough 24-10 battle with Florida Saturday, while rushing for minus-28 yards. Quarterback Dameyune Craig was hurried all day long and was sacked eight times by the quick Florida defense. The Tigers have won three of the last four contests with Arkansas, including a 28-7 thrashing in Week 11 last year. They possess a three-game winning streak on the road, while covering against the spread in their last four away from home. The Razorbacks got handed a 39-13 loss by South Carolina, getting outgained on the ground, 236-36. Arkansas has not covered the spread at home in four consecutive outings and is just 2-12 versus the spread in its last 14 at home. WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms with game-time temperatures in the mid-60's. KEY INJURIES: AUBURN - No line affecting injuries. ARKANSAS - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: AUBURN .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -1 4 -1 8 -2 2 -3 4 -1 6 -4 2 -3 4 -1 6 -4 Last 5 games: 2 -1 2 -0 4 -1 2 -1 2 -0 4 -1 2 -1 2 -0 4 -1 ARKANSAS .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 4 -2 1 -3 5 -5 1 -5 2 -2 3 -7 1 -5 1 -2 2 -7 Last 5 games: 1 -1 1 -2 2 -3 0 -2 1 -2 1 -4 0 -2 1 -2 1 -4 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF AUBURN 4 -1 1 -1 5 -2 0 -0 ARKANSAS 0 -3 1 -2 1 -5 0 -0 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: AUBURN HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 13 GEORGIA 56 AUBURN 49 -9.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 AUBURN 23 ALABAMA 24 -6.5 W 42.0 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 16 ARMY 29 AUBURN 32 -7.5 L 51.0 OV TUE 1997 WEEK 3 AUBURN 28 VIRGINIA 17 5.5 W 45.0 -- THU 1997 WEEK 4 MISISIPI 9 AUBURN 19 -20.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 AUBURN 31 LSU 28 -4.5 W 45.0 OV SAT 1997 WEEK 6 C FLORID 14 AUBURN 41 -14.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 AUBURN 23 S CARLIN 6 7.5 W 52.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 8 LOU TECH 13 AUBURN 49 -23.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 FLORIDA 24 AUBURN 10 7.0 L 51.0 UN SAT 1997 WEEK 10 AUBURN ARKANSAS SAT 1997 WEEK 11 MISS ST AUBURN SAT ARKANSAS HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 MISISIPI 7 ARKANSAS 13 -4.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 ARKANSAS 14 TENESSEE 55 -24.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 ARKANSAS 16 MISS ST 13 -6.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 15 LSU 17 ARKANSAS 7 9.5 L NL -- FRI 1997 WEEK 3 NE LOUIS 16 ARKANSAS 28 -22.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 ARKANSAS 9 SMU 31 7.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 ARKANSAS 17 ALABAMA 16 -17.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 LOU TECH 13 ARKANSAS 17 -10.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 ARKANSAS 7 FLORIDA 56 -36.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 S CARLIN 39 ARKANSAS 13 1.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 AUBURN ARKANSAS SAT 1997 WEEK 12 ARKANSAS MISISIPI THU PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) AUBURN / ARKANSAS HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 10 ARKANSAS 24 AUBURN 24 -8.5 ARK NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 10 AUBURN 31 ARKANSAS 21 6.5 AUB NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 10 ARKANSAS 14 AUBURN 31 -11.5 AUB NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 10 AUBURN 28 ARKANSAS 30 6.5 ARK 46.5 OV SAT 1996 WEEK 11 ARKANSAS 7 AUBURN 28 -16.0 AUB NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM AUB (OFF) 19 31 95 3.0 34 21 60.0 295 8.6 389 1.0 0.9 ARK (DEF) 21 39 136 3.5 35 20 58.1 244 7.0 380 0.8 1.2 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM AUB (DEF) 17 34 125 3.7 34 18 53.2 202 6.0 327 1.1 0.9 ARK (OFF) 14 29 75 2.6 31 14 45.2 189 6.1 264 1.5 1.5 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -AUB is 3-1 SU and ATS in the last four head-to-head meetings............AUB -ARK is 1-5 ATS this season..............................................AUB -AUB is 3-1 ATS in their last four games this year.......................AUB VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- AUBURN ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||> 61.0 ARKANSAS ||||||||||||> 43.5 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE AUBURN -17.0 -16.0 61.0 -17.5 1.5 ARKANSAS 43.5 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 42.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- TOLEDO (6-0) AT BOWLING GREEN (3-5) 12:15 Saturday, October 25 The 24th-ranked Toledo Rockets head to Bowling Green to face the Falcons in a Mid-American Conference tilt. Toledo earned a 41-14 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday as quarterback Chris Wallace threw three touchdown passes and Brock Kreitzburg, Mike Blik and Mel Long each scored touchdowns in the win. The Rockets defense stepped up with six turnovers, as safety Rasche Sumpter came up with an interception and a fumble recovery. Toledo has scored on 29-of-30 chances in the red zone this year. Bowling Green dropped a 24-0 decision to Ohio on Saturday even though it gained 241 yards of total offense. The Falcons were killed in the red zone where they were 0-for-4. Quarterback Bob Niemet finished the day 11-of-30 passing for 158 yards. Bowling Green is 1-3 in their last four overall. WEATHER: Some showers expected with game-time temperatures in the mid-60's. KEY INJURIES: TOLEDO - No line affecting injuries. BOWLING GREEN - No line affecting injuries. RECORDS ANALYSIS: TOLEDO .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 6 -0 3 -1 9 -1 2 -2 3 -1 5 -3 2 -2 3 -1 5 -3 Last 5 games: 3 -0 2 -0 5 -0 0 -2 2 -0 2 -2 0 -2 2 -0 2 -2 BOWLING GREEN .....OVERALL..... ...VS. OPEN...... ...VS. CLOSE..... HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL HOME AWAY TOTAL Last 10 games: 3 -2 1 -4 4 -6 2 -3 2 -3 4 -6 2 -3 2 -3 4 -6 Last 5 games: 1 -1 1 -2 2 -3 1 -1 0 -3 1 -4 1 -1 0 -3 1 -4 TEAM SPREAD RECORDS: .........OVERALL.......... FAV DOG GRASS TURF TOLEDO 2 -2 1 -0 1 -0 2 -2 BOWLING GREEN 1 -2 3 -2 4 -2 0 -2 PREVIOUS 10 GAMES: TOLEDO HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 11 MIAMI OH 27 TOLEDO 7 3.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 12 C MCHIGN 20 TOLEDO 23 -2.5 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 TOLEDO 14 BALL ST 24 -12.0 W NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 14 TOLEDO 24 OHIO 23 -8.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 PURDUE 22 TOLEDO 36 9.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 E MCHIGN 35 TOLEDO 38 -6.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 TOLEDO 23 W MICHGN 13 2.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 NEVADA 13 TOLEDO 31 NL - NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 TOLEDO 41 C MCHIGN 10 13.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 N ILLINO 14 TOLEDO 41 -29.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 TOLEDO BOWL GRE SAT 1997 WEEK 11 MIAMI OH TOLEDO SAT BOWLING GREEN HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1996 WEEK 12 W MICHGN 16 BOWL GRE 13 -7.5 L NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 13 BOWL GRE 19 C FLORID 27 NL - NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 2 BOWL GRE 23 LOU TECH 30 -8.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 3 MIAMI OH 21 BOWL GRE 28 6.0 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 4 BOWL GRE 13 OHIO ST 44 -40.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 5 BOWL GRE 31 AKRON 28 8.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 6 BOWL GRE 0 KNSAS ST 58 -27.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 7 N ILLINO 10 BOWL GRE 35 -14.5 W NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 8 W MICHGN 34 BOWL GRE 21 -4.5 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 9 BOWL GRE 0 OHIO 24 -19.0 L NL -- SAT 1997 WEEK 10 TOLEDO BOWL GRE SAT 1997 WEEK 11 BOWL GRE KENT SAT PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (LAST 5) TOLEDO / BOWLING GREEN HOME YEAR WEEK # VISITOR SC HOME SC LINE/RESULT TOTAL/RESULT DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1992 WEEK 8 BOWL GRE 10 TOLEDO 9 -1.0 BG NL -- SAT 1993 WEEK 6 TOLEDO 10 BOWL GRE 17 NL --- NL -- SAT 1994 WEEK 8 BOWL GRE 31 TOLEDO 16 13.0 BG NL -- SAT 1995 WEEK 9 TOLEDO 35 BOWL GRE 16 1.5 TOL NL -- SAT 1996 WEEK 7 BOWL GRE 16 TOLEDO 24 -2.5 TOL NL -- SAT STATISTICAL AVERAGES: FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM TOL (OFF) 26 44 208 4.7 40 21 52.3 255 6.4 463 0.8 0.2 BG (DEF) 18 43 180 4.2 22 13 59.2 197 8.8 377 0.1 1.4 FIRST RUSHING PASSING TOTAL TURNOVERS DOWNS ATT YDS AVG ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG YARDS INT FUM TOL (DEF) 17 33 87 2.6 38 19 49.6 241 6.4 328 1.3 1.0 BG (OFF) 18 39 130 3.4 31 16 51.4 184 5.9 314 1.0 1.0 TRENDS: ADVANTAGE -BG has won the last three head-to-head meetings both SU and ATS..........BG -BG is 1-4 ATS in their last five games..................................TOL VALUE INDEX ANALYSIS (team power ratings): 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ----------------------------------------------------------- TOLEDO ||||||||||||||||> 47.5 BOWLING GREEN ||||> 35.0 VALUE INDEX COMPARISON TO LAS VEGAS LINE: LV POINTSPREAD OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI LINE VI EDGE TOLEDO -10.0 -11.0 47.5 -12.5 1.5 BOWLING GREEN 35.0 LV OVER/UNDER OPEN CURRENT VALUE INDEX VI EDGE OVER/UNDER 48.5 *--------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 1997 Data Broadcasting Corp.