Week 9 College Football Projections (2026)
This week · Updated Oct 29, 2026
Week 9 of the 2026 college football season has 56 FBS games on our board. The closest projected matchup is Kennesaw State at Middle Tennessee (0.7-point margin), the highest projected total is Florida Atlantic at North Texas (84.4 points) and the lowest is Wisconsin at Iowa (35.8). 8 games are rated a toss-up (neither side above 58%).
4 games have finished so far: the model picked the winner in 3 of them (75%).
Projections are statistical estimates for entertainment and analysis only. They are not betting advice and nothing here guarantees any result.
Every FBS game
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Delaware26.6final 35
Western Kentucky30.1final 21Final: Delaware 35, Western Kentucky 21. We projected Western Kentucky 30.1-26.6 (59%) — the model missed this one.
Pregame calls · how each did
ExpectedUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesUpset alert: missedLow Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesLow Scoring Alert: hitUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesUpset Watch: hitGame-time weather: Clear, 64°F, Wind calm.Observed during the game · National Weather Service (KBWG)Our number· pregame
Western Kentucky by 3.5
Total 56.7
DraftKings
Western Kentucky -2.5
Total 55.5
Final Delaware by 14. Delaware beat the spread. 56 points — over the 55.5. The book was closer. The book's total was closer.
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Market lines: Western Kentucky -2.5 · O/U 55.5 · ML +114 / -135 · Western Kentucky 53% no-vig · model vs market +1.0 pts, +6 pct pts (Western Kentucky view)
Western Kentucky 59% · total 56.7Full preview → - FinalESPN2
Sam Houston24final 3
Missouri State28.5final 24Final: Sam Houston 3, Missouri State 24. We projected Missouri State 28.5-24 (62%) — winner called correctly.
Pregame calls · how each did
Low Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesLow Scoring Alert: hitI. Myers WR · TD threat 74% · 1 ✓I. Myers WR · Low rec yds 95 (avg 133) · 74% · 77 ✓Game-time weather: Clear, 67°F, Wind 7 mph SSE.Observed during the game · National Weather Service (KSGF)Our number· pregame
Missouri State by 4.5
Total 52.5
DraftKings
Missouri State -5.5
Total 51.5
Final Missouri State by 21. Missouri State beat the spread. 27 points — under the 51.5. The book was closer. The book's total was closer.
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Market lines: Missouri State -5.5 · O/U 51.5 · ML +175 / -210 · Missouri State 66% no-vig · model vs market -1.0 pts, -4 pct pts (Missouri State view)
Missouri State 62% · total 52.5Full preview → - FinalCBSSN
Kennesaw State24.7final 44
Middle Tennessee24final 28Final: Kennesaw State 44, Middle Tennessee 28. We projected Kennesaw State 24.7-24 (52%) — winner called correctly.
Pregame calls · how each did
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesCoin flip: missedUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesUpset alert: hitGame-time weather: Clear, 61°F, Wind calm.Observed during the game · National Weather Service (KMQY)Our number· pregame
Kennesaw State by 0.7
Total 48.7
DraftKings
Kennesaw State -1.5
Total 49.5
Final Kennesaw State by 16. Kennesaw State beat the spread. 72 points — over the 49.5. The book was closer. The book's total was closer.
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Market lines: Kennesaw State -1.5 · O/U 49.5 · ML -111 / -108 · Middle Tennessee 51% no-vig · model vs market +0.8 pts, -3 pct pts (Middle Tennessee view)
Kennesaw State 52% · total 48.7Full preview → - FinalESPN2
Jacksonville State28final 24
New Mexico State24.9final 0Final: Jacksonville State 24, New Mexico State 0. We projected Jacksonville State 28-24.9 (58%) — winner called correctly.
Pregame calls · how each did
3rd-down fav vs red-zone-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 38 hits, 1 misses (97% hit rate) over 39 graded gamesUnderdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: hit (n=39; wk 5–7 21-1) · Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded gamesNeither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: hit (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsC. Creel QB · Low rush yds 53 (avg 71) · 71% · 211 ✗Game-time weather: Clear, 75°F, Wind calm.Observed during the game · National Weather Service (KELP)Our number· pregame
Jacksonville State by 3.1
Total 52.9
DraftKings
Jacksonville State -3
Total 50.5
Final Jacksonville State by 24. Jacksonville State beat the spread. 24 points — under the 50.5. Our number was closer. The book's total was closer.
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Market lines: Jacksonville State -3 · O/U 50.5 · ML -155 / +129 · New Mexico State 41% no-vig · model vs market -0.1 pts, +1 pct pts (New Mexico State view)
Jacksonville State 58% · total 52.9Full preview → - Thu, Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDTESPN
We project North Texas 49-35, a 13.8-point margin with 84.4 total points; North Texas wins 82% of the time.
ExpectedLeans high scoringLeans high scoring: Record 48 hits, 44 misses (52% hit rate) over 92 graded gamesBlowout AlertBlowout Alert: Record 62 hits, 47 misses, 1 push (57% hit rate) over 109 graded gamesUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsHigh-success unranked league dog2026 combo · Held up Underdog covers: Conference game + Neither team ranked + Both teams' success rate combined: top third: Record 53 hits, 25 misses (68% hit rate) over 78 graded games (n=78; wk 5–7 29-12) · Conference game + Neither team ranked + Both teams' success rate combined: top thirdJ. White RB · TD threat 92%J. Stevenson WR · TD threat 74%T. Jackson QB · High pass yds 334 (avg 310) · 54%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance rain showers, 80°F, Wind 10 mph S, 22% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
North Texas by 13.8
Total 84.4
DraftKings
North Texas -13.5
Total 77.5
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Market lines: North Texas -13.5 · O/U 77.25 · ML +390 / -540.5 · North Texas 81% no-vig · model vs market +0.3 pts, +1 pct pts (North Texas view)
North Texas 82% · total 84.4Full preview → - Thu, Oct 29, 7:30 PM EDTESPN2
Troy18We project James Madison 36-18, a 18.4-point margin with 54.3 total points; James Madison wins 89% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesElite 156-53 (typical 60%) · G. Crowder QB · Low rush yds 31 (avg 38) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · G. Griffin RB · Low rush yds 46 (avg 57) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · J. Lovett RB · Low rush yds 48 (avg 53) · 75%Kickoff forecast: Clear, 63°F, Wind 1 mph S, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
James Madison by 18.4
Total 54.3
DraftKings
James Madison -21
Total 49.5
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Market lines: James Madison -20.75 · O/U 49.5 · ML +900 / -1800 · James Madison 90% no-vig · model vs market -2.4 pts, -2 pct pts (James Madison view)
James Madison 89% · total 54.3Full preview → - Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDTESPN2
Tulane31We project Tulane 31-16, a 14.6-point margin with 47.2 total points; Tulane wins 83% of the time.
ExpectedLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesLow Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesUnranked plodding fav vs soft-D visitor under2026 combo · Held up Under: Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 24 hits, 6 misses (80% hit rate) over 30 graded games (n=30; wk 5–7 12-2) · Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rankFav vs pass-poor dog, true total2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Our total − book -1.5..1.5 + Away team explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 22 hits, 6 misses (79% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 10-2) · Our total − book -1.5..1.5 + Away team explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rankElite 101-30 (typical 62%) · K. Alexander RB · Low rush yds 43 (avg 34) · 77%Elite 101-30 (typical 62%) · H. Rutledge RB · Low rush yds 67 (avg 47) · 77%T. Johnson QB · High pass yds 234 (avg 155) · 76%Kickoff forecast: Mostly clear, 72°F, Wind 1 mph NNE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Tulane by 14.6
Total 47.2
DraftKings
Tulane -10
Total 46.5
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Market lines: Tulane -10.5 · O/U 46.5 · ML -412.5 / +317.5 · Charlotte 23% no-vig · model vs market -4.1 pts, -6 pct pts (Charlotte view)
Tulane 83% · total 47.2Full preview → - Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 PM EDTESPN
Baylor25
UCF26We project UCF 26-25, a 1.3-point margin with 51.6 total points; UCF wins 53% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesK. Jenkins QB · High pass yds 202 (avg 157) · 70%D. Pendergrass RB · Low rush yds 37 (avg 47) · 68%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance rain showers, 78°F, Wind 10 mph NE, 19% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
UCF by 1.3
Total 51.6
DraftKings
UCF -1.5
Total 47.5
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Market lines: UCF -1.5 · O/U 48.5 · ML -1 / -119 · UCF 52% no-vig · model vs market -0.2 pts, +1 pct pts (UCF view)
UCF 53% · total 51.6Full preview → - Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 PM EDTESPN2
We project Kent State 27-22, a 4.6-point margin with 49.1 total points; Kent State wins 62% of the time.
Low Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesUnranked plodding fav vs soft-D visitor under2026 combo · Held up Under: Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 24 hits, 6 misses (80% hit rate) over 30 graded games (n=30; wk 5–7 12-2) · Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rankSlow-pace tagged dog2026 combo · Weak Underdog wins: Our total 45-52 + Any pattern tag + Both teams' pace combined: bottom third: Record 21 hits, 16 misses (57% hit rate) over 37 graded games (n=37; wk 5–7 10-6) · Our total 45-52 + Any pattern tag + Both teams' pace combined: bottom thirdElite 101-30 (typical 62%) · I. Ene RB · Low rush yds 45 (avg 38) · 77%D. DeShields QB · High pass yds 199 (avg 180) · 56%Kickoff forecast: Mostly clear, 64°F, Wind 3 mph SSW, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Kent State by 4.6
Total 49.1
DraftKings
Kent State -10
Total 46.5
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Market lines: Kent State -10 · O/U 46.5 · ML -379.5 / +297.5 · Sacramento State 24% no-vig · model vs market +5.4 pts, +14 pct pts (Sacramento State view)
Kent State 62% · total 49.1Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTNeutral site
Navy12We project Notre Dame 43-12, a 30.8-point margin with 54.9 total points; Notre Dame wins 98% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesBlowout brewingBlowout brewing: Record 137 hits, 30 misses (82% hit rate) over 167 graded gamesNon-con mismatch overStudy · Strong Over: Non-conference mismatch: underdog's implied total under 14: Record 429 hits, 313 misses (58% hit rate) over 742 graded games (n=742) · Non-conference mismatch: underdog's implied total under 14High-total bounce-back dogStudy · Moderate Underdog covers: Total 55–59.5, underdog missed the spread last game (week 3 on): Record 320 hits, 237 misses (57% hit rate) over 557 graded games (n=557) · Total 55–59.5, underdog missed the spread last game (week 3 on)Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · B. Woodson QB · Low rush yds 41 (avg 77) · 83%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · J. Gutierrez QB · Low rush yds 92 (avg 125) · 78%N. James Jr. RB · TD threat 68%Kickoff forecast: Sunny, 52°F, Wind 8 mph N, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Notre Dame by 30.8
Total 54.9
DraftKings
Notre Dame -30.5
Total 57.5
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Market lines: Notre Dame -30.5 · O/U 57 · ML -8000 / +1900 · Navy 4% no-vig · model vs market -0.3 pts, -2 pct pts (Navy view)
Notre Dame 98% · total 54.9Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTESPN
Arizona26We project Texas Tech 29-26, a 3.6-point margin with 54.8 total points; Texas Tech wins 59% of the time.
Upset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesFinishing big-yardage dog vs mid-total fav2026 combo · Held up Underdog covers: Favorite implied 24-30.5 + Underdog points per scoring opportunity: top-third FBS rank + Underdog yards per play: top-third FBS rank: Record 22 hits, 4 misses (85% hit rate) over 26 graded games (n=26; wk 5–7 11-1) · Favorite implied 24-30.5 + Underdog points per scoring opportunity: top-third FBS rank + Underdog yards per play: top-third FBS rankPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankT. Powell TE · Low catches 3.2 (avg 4) · 67%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 60°F, Wind 5 mph S, 11% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Texas Tech by 3.6
Total 54.8
DraftKings
Texas Tech -3.5
Total 54.5
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Market lines: Texas Tech -3.5 · O/U 54.5 · ML +140 / -169.5 · Texas Tech 60% no-vig · model vs market +0.1 pts, -1 pct pts (Texas Tech view)
Texas Tech 59% · total 54.8Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTESPN2
SMU33
Syracuse25We project SMU 33-25, a 7.4-point margin with 58.3 total points; SMU wins 69% of the time.
Upset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesPattern · Watching Under · high total, close game, our total below the book: Record 6 hits, 5 misses (55% hit rate) over 11 graded games · Under · high total, close game, our total below the book → went under 6 of 11 since Oct 17 · base 49%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · T. Hill RB · Low rush yds 73 (avg 78) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · J. Johnson RB · Low rush yds 31 (avg 27) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · A. Miller RB · Low rush yds 65 (avg 60) · 75%Indoors (dome).Our number
SMU by 7.4
Total 58.3
DraftKings
SMU -10
Total 58.5
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Market lines: SMU -10 · O/U 58.5 · ML -367.5 / +287.5 · Syracuse 25% no-vig · model vs market +2.6 pts, +7 pct pts (Syracuse view)
SMU 69% · total 58.3Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTFox
Iowa22We project Iowa 22-14, a 8.7-point margin with 35.8 total points; Iowa wins 72% of the time.
ExpectedLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesShort home fav vs hot dogStudy · Moderate Favorite wins: Home favorite by 3.5–7, underdog won its last game: Record 194 hits, 68 misses (74% hit rate) over 262 graded games (n=262) · Home favorite by 3.5–7, underdog won its last gameDefensive bounce-back favStudy · Lean Favorite covers: Underdog implied 14–21, both defenses strong, favorite missed the spread last game: Record 170 hits, 113 misses (60% hit rate) over 283 graded games (n=283) · Underdog implied 14–21, both defenses strong, favorite missed the spread last gameC. Joseph QB · Low pass yds 124 (avg 179) · 74%A. Sama III RB · Low rush yds 43 (avg 59) · 73%C. Joseph QB · Low rush yds 39 (avg 52) · 71%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 60°F, Wind 5 mph SE, 54% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Iowa by 8.7
Total 35.8
DraftKings
Iowa -3.5
Total 36.5
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Market lines: Iowa -3.5 · O/U 36.5 · ML +140 / -170 · Iowa 60% no-vig · model vs market +5.2 pts, +11 pct pts (Iowa view)
Iowa 72% · total 35.8Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTACC Network
NC State36We project NC State 36-25, a 11.8-point margin with 60.9 total points; NC State wins 78% of the time.
ExpectedLeans high scoringLeans high scoring: Record 48 hits, 44 misses (52% hit rate) over 92 graded gamesHigh-total bounce-back dogStudy · Moderate Underdog covers: Total 55–59.5, underdog missed the spread last game (week 3 on): Record 320 hits, 237 misses (57% hit rate) over 557 graded games (n=557) · Total 55–59.5, underdog missed the spread last game (week 3 on)Slow-pace scoring dog vs reeling favDog 24+ pts, slow, fav lost · 2014–25 Underdog expected to score 24+, favorite lost its last game, both teams play slow: Record 81 hits, 70 misses (54% hit rate) over 151 graded games · 2026: 13-133rd-down fav vs red-zone-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 38 hits, 1 misses (97% hit rate) over 39 graded games (n=39; wk 5–7 21-1) · Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsC. Bailey QB · High pass yds 287 (avg 252) · 55%Kickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 64°F, Wind 8 mph NE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
NC State by 11.8
Total 60.9
DraftKings
NC State -7
Total 56.5
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Market lines: NC State -7 · O/U 56.5 · ML +221 / -272.5 · NC State 70% no-vig · model vs market +4.8 pts, +8 pct pts (NC State view)
NC State 78% · total 60.9Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTCW
Duke29We project Duke 29-20, a 9.9-point margin with 49 total points; Duke wins 74% of the time.
On-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank3rd-down fav vs red-zone-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 38 hits, 1 misses (97% hit rate) over 39 graded games (n=39; wk 5–7 21-1) · Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsN. Sheppard RB · TD threat 82%M. McKenzie QB · Low rush yds 63 (avg 88) · 72%B. MacCormack III RB · Low rush yds 44 (avg 49) · 68%Kickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 64°F, Wind 7 mph NE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Duke by 9.9
Total 49
DraftKings
Duke -7
Total 47.5
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Market lines: Duke -7 · O/U 47.5 · ML +220 / -272.5 · Duke 70% no-vig · model vs market +2.9 pts, +4 pct pts (Duke view)
Duke 74% · total 49Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTFS1
Illinois32
Maryland26We project Illinois 32-26, a 6.7-point margin with 57.8 total points; Illinois wins 67% of the time.
Unranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsMid-total dog vs 3rd-down-leaky fav under2026 combo · Weak Under: Underdog implied 21-27.5 + Favorite third-down rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team points allowed: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 7 misses (78% hit rate) over 32 graded games (n=32; wk 5–7 11-2) · Underdog implied 21-27.5 + Favorite third-down rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team points allowed: bottom-third FBS rankC. Dixon WR · TD threat 70%Kickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 60°F, Wind 3 mph N, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Illinois by 6.7
Total 57.8
DraftKings
Illinois -2.5
Total 54.5
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Market lines: Illinois -2.5 · O/U 54.5 · ML -137 / +114.5 · Maryland 45% no-vig · model vs market -4.2 pts, -12 pct pts (Maryland view)
Illinois 67% · total 57.8Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTESPNU
UAB17We project South Florida 31-17, a 14.7-point margin with 48.2 total points; South Florida wins 83% of the time.
Unranked plodding fav vs soft-D visitor under2026 combo · Held up Under: Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 24 hits, 6 misses (80% hit rate) over 30 graded games (n=30; wk 5–7 12-2) · Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rankSlow-pace tagged dog2026 combo · Weak Underdog wins: Our total 45-52 + Any pattern tag + Both teams' pace combined: bottom third: Record 21 hits, 16 misses (57% hit rate) over 37 graded games (n=37; wk 5–7 10-6) · Our total 45-52 + Any pattern tag + Both teams' pace combined: bottom thirdD. Crowther RB · TD threat 73%Kickoff forecast: Mostly sunny, 82°F, Wind 12 mph E, 4% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
South Florida by 14.7
Total 48.2
DraftKings
South Florida -8.5
Total 42.5
We're 6.2 points higher on South Florida than the book. Shown for comparison only.
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Market lines: South Florida -7.75 · O/U 42.5 · ML +250 / -312.5 · South Florida 73% no-vig · model vs market +7.0 pts, +11 pct pts (South Florida view)
South Florida 83% · total 48.2Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDTCBSSN
We project Western Michigan 31-14, a 17.3-point margin with 45.2 total points; Western Michigan wins 87% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesUnranked plodding fav vs soft-D visitor under2026 combo · Held up Under: Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 24 hits, 6 misses (80% hit rate) over 30 graded games (n=30; wk 5–7 12-2) · Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rankStuff-proof ball-secure fav vs havoc-prone dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite covers: Underdog havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite run stuff rate (least): top-third FBS rank + Favorite turnovers (fewest): top-third FBS rank: Record 28 hits, 5 misses (85% hit rate) over 33 graded games (n=33; wk 5–7 14-3) · Underdog havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite run stuff rate (least): top-third FBS rank + Favorite turnovers (fewest): top-third FBS rankElite 118-39 (typical 62%) · A. Dendy RB · Low rush yds 47 (avg 46) · 75%J. Buckley RB · TD threat 73%B. Lowry QB · High pass yds 169 (avg 156) · 56%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 56°F, Wind 7 mph SE, 27% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Western Michigan by 17.3
Total 45.2
DraftKings
Western Michigan -13.5
Total 44.5
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Market lines: Western Michigan -13.5 · O/U 44.25 · ML +405 / -568.5 · Western Michigan 81% no-vig · model vs market +3.8 pts, +6 pct pts (Western Michigan view)
Western Michigan 87% · total 45.2Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:30 PM EDTBTN
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Rutgers22We project Michigan 31-22, a 8.9-point margin with 53.2 total points; Michigan wins 72% of the time.
Upset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesElite 93-27 (typical 60%) · A. Raymond RB · Low rush yds 76 (avg 93) · 78%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · C. Thevenin RB · Low rush yds 56 (avg 58) · 78%Kickoff forecast: Sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph N, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Michigan by 8.9
Total 53.2
DraftKings
Michigan -14
Total 46.5
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Market lines: Michigan -14 · O/U 46.5 · ML -625 / +445 · Rutgers 18% no-vig · model vs market +5.1 pts, +10 pct pts (Rutgers view)
Michigan 72% · total 53.2Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 12:45 PM EDTSEC Network
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Ole Miss35We project Ole Miss 35-21, a 13.8-point margin with 55.4 total points; Ole Miss wins 82% of the time.
Pattern · Watching Under · high total, close game, our total below the book: Record 6 hits, 5 misses (55% hit rate) over 11 graded games · Under · high total, close game, our total below the book → went under 6 of 11 since Oct 17 · base 49%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance rain showers, 69°F, Wind 5 mph ESE, 22% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Ole Miss by 13.8
Total 55.4
DraftKings
Ole Miss -13.5
Total 57.5
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Market lines: Ole Miss -13 · O/U 57.5 · ML +391 / -542.5 · Ole Miss 81% no-vig · model vs market +0.8 pts, +1 pct pts (Ole Miss view)
Ole Miss 82% · total 55.4Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDTESPN+
Marshall22We project Old Dominion 24-22, a 2.7-point margin with 46.1 total points; Old Dominion wins 57% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesLow Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesTD-shy dog vs sloppy fav under2026 combo · Held up Under: Underdog red-zone TD rate: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite turnovers (fewest): bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 22 hits, 4 misses (85% hit rate) over 26 graded games (n=26; wk 5–7 11-1) · Underdog red-zone TD rate: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite turnovers (fewest): bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsSlow-pace tagged dog2026 combo · Weak Underdog wins: Our total 45-52 + Any pattern tag + Both teams' pace combined: bottom third: Record 21 hits, 16 misses (57% hit rate) over 37 graded games (n=37; wk 5–7 10-6) · Our total 45-52 + Any pattern tag + Both teams' pace combined: bottom thirdKickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 62°F, Wind 12 mph NE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Old Dominion by 2.7
Total 46.1
DraftKings
Marshall -2.5
Total 45.5
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Market lines: Marshall -2.5 · O/U 45.25 · ML -143 / +120 · Old Dominion 43% no-vig · model vs market +5.2 pts, +14 pct pts (Old Dominion view)
Old Dominion 57% · total 46.1Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDTTNT
Colorado24We project Kansas State 30-24, a 6.1-point margin with 53.4 total points; Kansas State wins 66% of the time.
Bounce-back home dogStudy · Moderate Underdog covers: Home underdog vs a road favorite that lost and missed the spread last game: Record 284 hits, 203 misses (58% hit rate) over 487 graded games (n=487) · Home underdog vs a road favorite that lost and missed the spread last gameShort dog vs leaky reeling favShort dog · fav lost, weak D · 2014–25 Underdog getting 2.5 or less, favorite lost its last game and has a bottom-third defense: Record 155 hits, 114 misses (58% hit rate) over 269 graded games · 2026: 9-103rd-down fav vs red-zone-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 38 hits, 1 misses (97% hit rate) over 39 graded games (n=39; wk 5–7 21-1) · Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsI. Wilson QB · High pass yds 213 (avg 196) · 55%Kickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 57°F, Wind 2 mph E, 5% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Kansas State by 6.1
Total 53.4
DraftKings
Kansas State -2.5
Total 47.5
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Market lines: Kansas State -2.5 · O/U 47.5 · ML -135 / +114 · Colorado 45% no-vig · model vs market -3.6 pts, -11 pct pts (Colorado view)
Kansas State 66% · total 53.4Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDTESPN+
We project Georgia State 33-25, a 7.3-point margin with 57.8 total points; Georgia State wins 68% of the time.
Blowout AlertBlowout Alert: Record 62 hits, 47 misses, 1 push (57% hit rate) over 109 graded gamesPattern · Watching Under · high total, close game, our total below the book: Record 6 hits, 5 misses (55% hit rate) over 11 graded games · Under · high total, close game, our total below the book → went under 6 of 11 since Oct 17 · base 49%High-total bounce-back dogStudy · Moderate Underdog covers: Total 55–59.5, underdog missed the spread last game (week 3 on): Record 320 hits, 237 misses (57% hit rate) over 557 graded games (n=557) · Total 55–59.5, underdog missed the spread last game (week 3 on)Slow-pace scoring dog vs reeling favDog 24+ pts, slow, fav lost · 2014–25 Underdog expected to score 24+, favorite lost its last game, both teams play slow: Record 81 hits, 70 misses (54% hit rate) over 151 graded games · 2026: 13-133rd-down fav vs red-zone-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 38 hits, 1 misses (97% hit rate) over 39 graded games (n=39; wk 5–7 21-1) · Underdog points per scoring opportunity: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsR. Dorsey WR · TD threat 69%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 72°F, Wind 15 mph E, 4% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Georgia State by 7.3
Total 57.8
DraftKings
Georgia State -6.5
Total 58.5
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Market lines: Georgia State -6.5 · O/U 58 · ML +200 / -242.5 · Georgia State 68% no-vig · model vs market +0.8 pts, -0 pct pts (Georgia State view)
Georgia State 68% · total 57.8Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDTMW+
UConn27We project Air Force 30-27, a 3.2-point margin with 56.8 total points; Air Force wins 58% of the time.
Big-yardage short road dogShort road dog · better YPP · 2014–25 Road underdog getting 2.5 or less, much better in yards per play: Record 125 hits, 94 misses (57% hit rate) over 219 graded games · 2026: 9-5Short dog vs leaky reeling favShort dog · fav lost, weak D · 2014–25 Underdog getting 2.5 or less, favorite lost its last game and has a bottom-third defense: Record 155 hits, 114 misses (58% hit rate) over 269 graded games · 2026: 9-10Kickoff forecast: Mostly sunny, 59°F, Wind 5 mph SE, 10% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Air Force by 3.2
Total 56.8
DraftKings
Air Force -2.5
Total 53.5
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Market lines: Air Force -2.5 · O/U 53.5 · ML +124.5 / -146.5 · Air Force 57% no-vig · model vs market +0.7 pts, +2 pct pts (Air Force view)
Air Force 58% · total 56.8Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDTESPN+
Temple21We project East Carolina 32-21, a 11-point margin with 52.6 total points; East Carolina wins 76% of the time.
Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 70°F, Wind 9 mph NE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
East Carolina by 11
Total 52.6
DraftKings
East Carolina -6
Total 49.5
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Market lines: East Carolina -6 · O/U 49.5 · ML +191.5 / -232.5 · East Carolina 67% no-vig · model vs market +5.0 pts, +9 pct pts (East Carolina view)
East Carolina 76% · total 52.6Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDTESPN+
We project Louisiana Tech 32-27, a 4.3-point margin with 59.1 total points; Louisiana Tech wins 61% of the time.
ExpectedLeans high scoringLeans high scoring: Record 48 hits, 44 misses (52% hit rate) over 92 graded gamesUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankB. Baker QB · High pass yds 200 (avg 193) · 53%Kickoff forecast: Chance showers and thunderstorms, 81°F, Wind 10 mph E, 50% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Louisiana Tech by 4.3
Total 59.1
DraftKings
Louisiana Tech -5.5
Total 57.5
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Market lines: Louisiana Tech -5.5 · O/U 57.5 · ML -212.5 / +177.5 · South Alabama 35% no-vig · model vs market +1.2 pts, +4 pct pts (South Alabama view)
Louisiana Tech 61% · total 59.1Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:15 PM EDTACC Network
Stanford18We project Louisville 40-18, a 22.7-point margin with 58.3 total points; Louisville wins 93% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesBlowout brewingBlowout brewing: Record 137 hits, 30 misses (82% hit rate) over 167 graded gamesBlowout AlertBlowout Alert: Record 62 hits, 47 misses, 1 push (57% hit rate) over 109 graded gamesUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsHigh-success unranked league dog2026 combo · Held up Underdog covers: Conference game + Neither team ranked + Both teams' success rate combined: top third: Record 53 hits, 25 misses (68% hit rate) over 78 graded games (n=78; wk 5–7 29-12) · Conference game + Neither team ranked + Both teams' success rate combined: top thirdKickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 72°F, Wind 3 mph E, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Louisville by 22.7
Total 58.3
DraftKings
Louisville -22.5
Total 61.5
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Market lines: Louisville -22.5 · O/U 61.5 · ML +1050 / -2300 · Louisville 92% no-vig · model vs market +0.2 pts, +2 pct pts (Louisville view)
Louisville 93% · total 58.3Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTNeutral site
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Georgia37We project Georgia 37-24, a 12.6-point margin with 61 total points; Georgia wins 80% of the time.
ExpectedLeans high scoringLeans high scoring: Record 48 hits, 44 misses (52% hit rate) over 92 graded gamesHigh Scoring AlertHigh Scoring Alert: Record 13 hits, 7 misses (65% hit rate) over 20 graded gamesElite 118-39 (typical 62%) · J. Baugh RB · Low rush yds 83 (avg 109) · 75%J. Baugh RB · TD threat 65%Kickoff forecast (retractable roof): Mostly cloudy, 72°F, Wind 15 mph E, 4% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Georgia by 12.6
Total 61
DraftKings
Georgia -11.5
Total 55.5
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Market lines: Georgia -11.5 · O/U 55.75 · ML +350 / -450 · Georgia 79% no-vig · model vs market +1.1 pts, +1 pct pts (Georgia view)
Georgia 80% · total 61Full preview →
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Indiana33We project Indiana 33-8, a 25-point margin with 40.9 total points; Indiana wins 95% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesBlowout brewingBlowout brewing: Record 137 hits, 30 misses (82% hit rate) over 167 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesElite 93-27 (typical 60%) · T. Thomas RB · Low rush yds 33 (avg 46) · 78%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · D. Taylor RB · Low rush yds 25 (avg 29) · 78%D. Lindsey QB · Low pass yds 162 (avg 210) · 69%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 70°F, Wind 5 mph ESE, 1% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Indiana by 25
Total 40.9
DraftKings
Indiana -20.5
Total 42.5
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Market lines: Indiana -20.5 · O/U 42.5 · ML +850 / -1525 · Indiana 90% no-vig · model vs market +4.5 pts, +5 pct pts (Indiana view)
Indiana 95% · total 40.9Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTFox
BYU35We project BYU 35-18, a 17-point margin with 53.6 total points; BYU wins 87% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesOn-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankBend-don't-break dog vs fast visitor over2026 combo · Held up Over: Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 4 misses (86% hit rate) over 29 graded games (n=29; wk 5–7 12-1) · Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rankElite 118-39 (typical 62%) · K. Brown RB · Low rush yds 33 (avg 48) · 75%Elite 156-53 (typical 60%) · C. Boley QB · Low rush yds 10 (avg 9) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · C. Mack RB · Low rush yds 59 (avg 67) · 75%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance showers and thunderstorms, 59°F, Wind 3 mph S, 14% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
BYU by 17
Total 53.6
DraftKings
BYU -16.5
Total 48.5
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Market lines: BYU -16.5 · O/U 48.5 · ML +535 / -765 · BYU 85% no-vig · model vs market +0.5 pts, +2 pct pts (BYU view)
BYU 87% · total 53.6Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTPeacock
Oregon33We project Oregon 33-18, a 15.2-point margin with 50.5 total points; Oregon wins 84% of the time.
Finishing big-yardage dog vs mid-total fav2026 combo · Held up Underdog covers: Favorite implied 24-30.5 + Underdog points per scoring opportunity: top-third FBS rank + Underdog yards per play: top-third FBS rank: Record 22 hits, 4 misses (85% hit rate) over 26 graded games (n=26; wk 5–7 11-1) · Favorite implied 24-30.5 + Underdog points per scoring opportunity: top-third FBS rank + Underdog yards per play: top-third FBS rankPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankD. Raiola QB · High pass yds 180 (avg 152) · 64%Kickoff forecast: Mostly sunny, 48°F, Wind calm, 4% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Oregon by 15.2
Total 50.5
DraftKings
Oregon -3.5
Total 47.5
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Market lines: Oregon -3.5 · O/U 47.5 · ML +145 / -172.5 · Oregon 61% no-vig · model vs market +11.7 pts, +24 pct pts (Oregon view)
Oregon 84% · total 50.5Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTFS1
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TCU24We project TCU 24-22, a 2.8-point margin with 46 total points; TCU wins 57% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesK. Ashley TE · Low rec yds 52 (avg 73) · 73%J. Dwyer WR · Low rec yds 85 (avg 121) · 72%I. Marshall QB · Low rush yds 43 (avg 58) · 71%Kickoff forecast: Chance showers and thunderstorms, 74°F, Wind 5 mph SSW, 50% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
TCU by 2.8
Total 46
DraftKings
TCU -6
Total 46.5
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Market lines: TCU -5.75 · O/U 46.5 · ML +190 / -227.5 · TCU 67% no-vig · model vs market -2.9 pts, -9 pct pts (TCU view)
TCU 57% · total 46Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTUSA Net
We project Utah State 34-26, a 7.2-point margin with 60 total points; Utah State wins 68% of the time.
ExpectedLeans high scoringLeans high scoring: Record 48 hits, 44 misses (52% hit rate) over 92 graded gamesUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesShort home fav vs hot dogStudy · Moderate Favorite wins: Home favorite by 3.5–7, underdog won its last game: Record 194 hits, 68 misses (74% hit rate) over 262 graded games (n=262) · Home favorite by 3.5–7, underdog won its last gameSlow-pace scoring dog vs reeling favDog 24+ pts, slow, fav lost · 2014–25 Underdog expected to score 24+, favorite lost its last game, both teams play slow: Record 81 hits, 70 misses (54% hit rate) over 151 graded games · 2026: 13-13H. Hejny QB · Low rush yds 37 (avg 53) · 75%M. Brown RB · Low rush yds 50 (avg 65) · 71%G. Brosterhous QB · High pass yds 205 (avg 160) · 66%Kickoff forecast: Chance showers and thunderstorms, 55°F, Wind 2 mph SSW, 36% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Utah State by 7.2
Total 60
DraftKings
Utah State -6.5
Total 63.5
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Market lines: Utah State -6.5 · O/U 63.5 · ML +192.5 / -240 · Utah State 68% no-vig · model vs market +0.7 pts, +1 pct pts (Utah State view)
Utah State 68% · total 60Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTMW+
UTEP6We project North Dakota State 39-6, a 32.5-point margin with 45.4 total points; North Dakota State wins 98% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesBlowout brewingBlowout brewing: Record 137 hits, 30 misses (82% hit rate) over 167 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesBlowout big fav vs low-total dog over2026 combo · Held up Over: Big favorite (21+) + Blowout brewing + Underdog implied <14: Record 69 hits, 37 misses (65% hit rate) over 106 graded games (n=106; wk 5–7 13-1) · Big favorite (21+) + Blowout brewing + Underdog implied <14Pass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankElite 93-27 (typical 60%) · E. Colson Jr. QB · Low rush yds 18 (avg 18) · 78%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · R. Moore III QB · Low rush yds 52 (avg 59) · 78%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · T. Jones RB · Low rush yds 39 (avg 44) · 78%Indoors (dome).Our number
North Dakota State by 32.5
Total 45.4
DraftKings
North Dakota State -25.5
Total 43.5
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Market lines: North Dakota State -25.5 · O/U 43.5 · ML +1420 / -3253 · North Dakota State 93% no-vig · model vs market +7.0 pts, +5 pct pts (North Dakota State view)
North Dakota State 98% · total 45.4Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTCBSSN
Liberty27We project Liberty 27-14, a 13.5-point margin with 40.6 total points; Liberty wins 81% of the time.
ExpectedLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesOn-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankBend-don't-break dog vs fast visitor over2026 combo · Held up Over: Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 4 misses (86% hit rate) over 29 graded games (n=29; wk 5–7 12-1) · Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rankElite 156-53 (typical 60%) · D. Lyons RB · Low rush yds 52 (avg 55) · 75%M. Anderson WR · Low rec yds 56 (avg 81) · 74%M. Jackson WR · Low rec yds 54 (avg 77) · 73%Kickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 63°F, Wind 5 mph E, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Liberty by 13.5
Total 40.6
DraftKings
Liberty -14
Total 45.5
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Market lines: Liberty -14 · O/U 45.5 · ML +440 / -625 · Liberty 82% no-vig · model vs market -0.5 pts, -1 pct pts (Liberty view)
Liberty 81% · total 40.6Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM EDTESPN+
We project Southern Miss 29-25, a 3.8-point margin with 54.5 total points; Southern Miss wins 60% of the time.
Low Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesPattern · Watching Under · high total, close game, our total below the book: Record 6 hits, 5 misses (55% hit rate) over 11 graded games · Under · high total, close game, our total below the book → went under 6 of 11 since Oct 17 · base 49%On-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankMid-total dog vs 3rd-down-leaky fav under2026 combo · Weak Under: Underdog implied 21-27.5 + Favorite third-down rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team points allowed: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 7 misses (78% hit rate) over 32 graded games (n=32; wk 5–7 11-2) · Underdog implied 21-27.5 + Favorite third-down rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team points allowed: bottom-third FBS rankS. Robinson RB · TD threat 78%L. Lyddy QB · High pass yds 209 (avg 171) · 65%A. Armenta QB · High pass yds 206 (avg 187) · 59%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 80°F, Wind 5 mph E, 39% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Southern Miss by 3.8
Total 54.5
DraftKings
Southern Miss -3.5
Total 55.5
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Market lines: Southern Miss -3.5 · O/U 56.25 · ML -167.5 / +141 · UL Monroe 40% no-vig · model vs market -0.3 pts, +0 pct pts (UL Monroe view)
Southern Miss 60% · total 54.5Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDTESPN
Utah33We project Utah 33-24, a 8.8-point margin with 57.4 total points; Utah wins 72% of the time.
High Scoring AlertHigh Scoring Alert: Record 13 hits, 7 misses (65% hit rate) over 20 graded gamesPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankDog vs soft-D host, efficient offenses2026 combo · Weak Underdog wins: Away team points per game: top-third FBS rank + Home team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams' EPA per play combined: top third: Record 16 hits, 12 misses (57% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 9-4) · Away team points per game: top-third FBS rank + Home team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams' EPA per play combined: top thirdW. Parker RB · TD threat 78%D. Dampier QB · High pass yds 254 (avg 231) · 53%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 6 mph E, 1% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Utah by 8.8
Total 57.4
DraftKings
Utah -6.5
Total 56.5
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Market lines: Utah -6.5 · O/U 56.75 · ML -250 / +205 · Cincinnati 32% no-vig · model vs market -2.3 pts, -3 pct pts (Cincinnati view)
Utah 72% · total 57.4Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 3:45 PM EDTESPN2
Virginia17We project Wake Forest 30-17, a 13.4-point margin with 46.6 total points; Wake Forest wins 81% of the time.
ExpectedLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesElite 156-53 (typical 60%) · B. Pribula QB · Low rush yds 21 (avg 24) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · J. Middlebrook RB · Low rush yds 55 (avg 64) · 75%J. Foley WR · Low rec yds 67 (avg 93) · 73%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 67°F, Wind 7 mph NE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Wake Forest by 13.4
Total 46.6
DraftKings
Wake Forest -12.5
Total 49.5
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Market lines: Wake Forest -12.5 · O/U 49.5 · ML +400 / -570 · Wake Forest 81% no-vig · model vs market +0.9 pts, 0 pct pts (Wake Forest view)
Wake Forest 81% · total 46.6Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDTMW+
We project New Mexico 32-16, a 16.3-point margin with 48.5 total points; New Mexico wins 86% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesLow Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesOn-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankElite 93-27 (typical 60%) · L. Weaver QB · Low rush yds 12 (avg 11) · 78%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · J. Bates RB · Low rush yds 69 (avg 84) · 78%S. Humphrey RB · TD threat 71%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance light rain, 64°F, Wind calm, 16% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
New Mexico by 16.3
Total 48.5
DraftKings
New Mexico -14.5
Total 42.5
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Market lines: New Mexico -14.5 · O/U 41.5 · ML -687.5 / +477.5 · San José State 16% no-vig · model vs market -1.8 pts, -2 pct pts (San José State view)
New Mexico 86% · total 48.5Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDTBTN
Nevada14
UCLA34We project UCLA 34-14, a 19.7-point margin with 47.5 total points; UCLA wins 90% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesOn-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankElite 93-27 (typical 60%) · H. Turner RB · Low rush yds 52 (avg 69) · 78%Elite 93-27 (typical 60%) · D. Kelley RB · Low rush yds 66 (avg 83) · 78%W. Knight RB · TD threat 86%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 68°F, Wind calm, 45% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
UCLA by 19.7
Total 47.5
DraftKings
UCLA -22.5
Total 44.5
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Market lines: UCLA -22.5 · O/U 44.5 · ML +976.5 / -1950 · UCLA 91% no-vig · model vs market -2.8 pts, -1 pct pts (UCLA view)
UCLA 90% · total 47.5Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDTSEC Network
Oklahoma24We project Oklahoma 24-21, a 2.4-point margin with 45.1 total points; Oklahoma wins 56% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesLeans low scoringLeans low scoring: Record 83 hits, 105 misses (44% hit rate) over 188 graded gamesUpset WatchUpset Watch: Record 45 hits, 133 misses (25% hit rate) over 178 graded gamesKickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 70°F, Wind 7 mph SSE, 42% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Oklahoma by 2.4
Total 45.1
DraftKings
Oklahoma -5.5
Total 44.5
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Market lines: Oklahoma -5.5 · O/U 44.5 · ML +170 / -205 · Oklahoma 64% no-vig · model vs market -3.1 pts, -8 pct pts (Oklahoma view)
Oklahoma 56% · total 45.1Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 4:15 PM EDTBTN
Purdue23We project Penn State 34-23, a 11-point margin with 56.1 total points; Penn State wins 76% of the time.
F. Ijeboi RB · TD threat 73%R. Becht QB · High pass yds 278 (avg 238) · 56%Kickoff forecast: Partly sunny, 61°F, Wind calm, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Penn State by 11
Total 56.1
DraftKings
Penn State -7.5
Total 54.5
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Market lines: Penn State -7.5 · O/U 54.5 · ML +240 / -292.5 · Penn State 72% no-vig · model vs market +3.5 pts, +5 pct pts (Penn State view)
Penn State 76% · total 56.1Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 6:30 PM EDTESPN+
We project Georgia Southern 30-24, a 6.8-point margin with 54.2 total points; Georgia Southern wins 67% of the time.
Pattern · Watching Under · high total, close game, our total below the book: Record 6 hits, 5 misses (55% hit rate) over 11 graded games · Under · high total, close game, our total below the book → went under 6 of 11 since Oct 17 · base 49%Short home fav vs hot dogStudy · Moderate Favorite wins: Home favorite by 3.5–7, underdog won its last game: Record 194 hits, 68 misses (74% hit rate) over 262 graded games (n=262) · Home favorite by 3.5–7, underdog won its last gameRising-total close dogStudy · Moderate Underdog covers: Spread 7 or less and the total rose 1.5+ since the open: Record 179 hits, 115 misses (61% hit rate) over 294 graded games (n=294) · Spread 7 or less and the total rose 1.5+ since the openKickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 74°F, Wind 14 mph E, 12% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Georgia Southern by 6.8
Total 54.2
DraftKings
Georgia Southern -5.5
Total 56.5
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Market lines: Georgia Southern -5.5 (open Georgia Southern -3.5) · O/U 56.5 (open 54.5) · ML +170 / -205 · Georgia Southern 64% no-vig · model vs market +1.3 pts, +3 pct pts (Georgia Southern view)
Georgia Southern 67% · total 54.2Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDTFS1
We project Oklahoma State 28-27, a 1-point margin with 55.2 total points; Oklahoma State wins 53% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesBlowout AlertBlowout Alert: Record 62 hits, 47 misses, 1 push (57% hit rate) over 109 graded gamesPattern · Watching Under · high total, night game: Record 16 hits, 10 misses (62% hit rate) over 26 graded games · Under · high total, night game → went under 16 of 26 from week 4 · base 51% · since Oct 17: 3 of 9C. Jackson WR · Low rec yds 47 (avg 68) · 75%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 64°F, Wind 3 mph SE, 27% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Oklahoma State by 1
Total 55.2
DraftKings
Oklahoma State -9.5
Total 57.5
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Market lines: Oklahoma State -9.5 · O/U 57.5 · ML -350 / +277.5 · Iowa State 25% no-vig · model vs market +8.5 pts, +22 pct pts (Iowa State view)
Oklahoma State 53% · total 55.2Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDTACC Network
Clemson21We project Florida State 28-21, a 6.9-point margin with 49.9 total points; Florida State wins 68% of the time.
On-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankTD-shy dog vs sloppy fav under2026 combo · Held up Under: Underdog red-zone TD rate: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite turnovers (fewest): bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 22 hits, 4 misses (85% hit rate) over 26 graded games (n=26; wk 5–7 11-1) · Underdog red-zone TD rate: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite turnovers (fewest): bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsT. Reynolds QB · High pass yds 182 (avg 157) · 62%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 78°F, Wind 10 mph ENE, 31% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Florida State by 6.9
Total 49.9
DraftKings
Florida State -6
Total 49.5
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Market lines: Florida State -6 · O/U 49.5 · ML +180 / -220 · Florida State 66% no-vig · model vs market +0.9 pts, +2 pct pts (Florida State view)
Florida State 68% · total 49.9Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDTCBSSN
We project San Diego State 27-26, a 1.3-point margin with 53 total points; San Diego State wins 53% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesLow Scoring AlertLow Scoring Alert: Record 82 hits, 72 misses (53% hit rate) over 154 graded gamesBounce-back dog vs weak-offense fav underStudy · Moderate Under: Favorite implied 24–31, weak favorite offense, underdog missed the spread last game: Record 273 hits, 188 misses (59% hit rate) over 461 graded games (n=461) · Favorite implied 24–31, weak favorite offense, underdog missed the spread last gameShort dog vs leaky reeling favShort dog · fav lost, weak D · 2014–25 Underdog getting 2.5 or less, favorite lost its last game and has a bottom-third defense: Record 155 hits, 114 misses (58% hit rate) over 269 graded games · 2026: 9-10On-the-number fav vs pass-poor dog2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rank: Record 27 hits, 1 misses (96% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 15-0) · Our margin − spread -3..3 + Underdog passing EPA: bottom-third FBS rank + Underdog run stuff rate (least): bottom-third FBS rankMid-total dog vs 3rd-down-leaky fav under2026 combo · Weak Under: Underdog implied 21-27.5 + Favorite third-down rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team points allowed: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 7 misses (78% hit rate) over 32 graded games (n=32; wk 5–7 11-2) · Underdog implied 21-27.5 + Favorite third-down rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team points allowed: bottom-third FBS rankS. Saunders QB · High pass yds 193 (avg 150) · 74%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance rain showers, 69°F, Wind 5 mph SW, 17% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
San Diego State by 1.3
Total 53
DraftKings
San Diego State -2.5
Total 48.5
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Market lines: San Diego State -2.5 · O/U 48.5 · ML +115 / -135 · San Diego State 55% no-vig · model vs market -1.2 pts, -2 pct pts (San Diego State view)
San Diego State 53% · total 53Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM EDTABC
Miami39We project Miami 39-15, a 24.3-point margin with 54.1 total points; Miami wins 94% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesBlowout brewingBlowout brewing: Record 137 hits, 30 misses (82% hit rate) over 167 graded gamesBlowout AlertBlowout Alert: Record 62 hits, 47 misses, 1 push (57% hit rate) over 109 graded gamesBend-don't-break dog vs fast visitor over2026 combo · Held up Over: Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 4 misses (86% hit rate) over 29 graded games (n=29; wk 5–7 12-1) · Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rankDog vs soft-D host, efficient offenses2026 combo · Weak Underdog wins: Away team points per game: top-third FBS rank + Home team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams' EPA per play combined: top third: Record 16 hits, 12 misses (57% hit rate) over 28 graded games (n=28; wk 5–7 9-4) · Away team points per game: top-third FBS rank + Home team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Both teams' EPA per play combined: top thirdElite 93-27 (typical 60%) · D. June RB · Low rush yds 30 (avg 35) · 78%M. Toney WR · TD threat 81%M. Fletcher Jr. RB · TD threat 72%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 61°F, Wind 5 mph NE, 0% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Miami by 24.3
Total 54.1
DraftKings
Miami -14.5
Total 52.5
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Market lines: Miami -14.5 · O/U 52.5 · ML -675 / +481 · North Carolina 16% no-vig · model vs market -9.8 pts, -11 pct pts (North Carolina view)
Miami 94% · total 54.1Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM EDTNBC
USC22We project Ohio State 35-22, a 13.3-point margin with 56.8 total points; Ohio State wins 81% of the time.
J. Smith WR · TD threat 73%J. Maiava QB · Low pass yds 216 (avg 288) · 70%J. Sayin QB · Low pass yds 229 (avg 287) · 67%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 66°F, Wind 5 mph SSW, 51% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Ohio State by 13.3
Total 56.8
DraftKings
Ohio State -6.5
Total 51.5
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Market lines: Ohio State -6.5 · O/U 51.5 · ML -247.5 / +203 · USC 32% no-vig · model vs market -6.8 pts, -13 pct pts (USC view)
Ohio State 81% · total 56.8Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM EDTESPN
Texas36We project Texas 36-19, a 17-point margin with 54.4 total points; Texas wins 87% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesElite 118-39 (typical 62%) · F. Bothwell RB · Low rush yds 66 (avg 86) · 75%Elite 156-53 (typical 60%) · K. Taylor QB · Low rush yds 20 (avg 25) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · K. Wilson RB · Low rush yds 32 (avg 31) · 75%Kickoff forecast: Slight chance showers and thunderstorms, 79°F, Wind calm, 21% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Texas by 17
Total 54.4
DraftKings
Texas -21
Total 50.5
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Market lines: Texas -20.75 · O/U 50.5 · ML +852 / -1600 · Texas 90% no-vig · model vs market -3.7 pts, -3 pct pts (Texas view)
Texas 87% · total 54.4Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM EDTESPN2
We project Pittsburgh 35-22, a 12.8-point margin with 57 total points; Pittsburgh wins 80% of the time.
J. Haynes RB · Low rush yds 55 (avg 86) · 76%T. Maddox RB · Low rush yds 35 (avg 47) · 72%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 57°F, Wind 3 mph E, 2% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Pittsburgh by 12.8
Total 57
DraftKings
Pittsburgh -7.5
Total 54.5
We're 5.3 points higher on Pittsburgh than the book. Shown for comparison only.
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Market lines: Pittsburgh -7.5 · O/U 53.5 · ML +250 / -302.5 · Pittsburgh 73% no-vig · model vs market +5.3 pts, +7 pct pts (Pittsburgh view)
Pittsburgh 80% · total 57Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 7:45 PM EDTSEC Network
Missouri29
Arkansas19We project Missouri 29-19, a 10.4-point margin with 48.2 total points; Missouri wins 75% of the time.
Pass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankNo-pass-rush dog vs pass-soft fav2026 combo · Weak Underdog wins: Underdog sacks: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing yards allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 15 hits, 10 misses (60% hit rate) over 25 graded games (n=25; wk 5–7 8-4) · Underdog sacks: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing yards allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Home team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rankElite 156-53 (typical 60%) · K. Jackson QB · Low rush yds 20 (avg 20) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · B. Russell RB · Low rush yds 31 (avg 29) · 75%Elite 118-39 (typical 62%) · S. Smith RB · Low rush yds 29 (avg 28) · 75%Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 68°F, Wind 5 mph SE, 52% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Missouri by 10.4
Total 48.2
DraftKings
Missouri -10
Total 49.5
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Market lines: Missouri -10 · O/U 49.25 · ML -380 / +300 · Arkansas 24% no-vig · model vs market -0.4 pts, +1 pct pts (Arkansas view)
Missouri 75% · total 48.2Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDTBTN
Nebraska30We project Nebraska 30-22, a 8.3-point margin with 51.6 total points; Nebraska wins 71% of the time.
Unranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsHigh-success unranked league dog2026 combo · Held up Underdog covers: Conference game + Neither team ranked + Both teams' success rate combined: top third: Record 53 hits, 25 misses (68% hit rate) over 78 graded games (n=78; wk 5–7 29-12) · Conference game + Neither team ranked + Both teams' success rate combined: top thirdE. Brown QB · High pass yds 214 (avg 193) · 56%Kickoff forecast: Mostly cloudy, 64°F, Wind 5 mph SE, 9% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Nebraska by 8.3
Total 51.6
DraftKings
Nebraska -7.5
Total 49.5
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Market lines: Nebraska -7.5 · O/U 49.5 · ML +250 / -308 · Nebraska 73% no-vig · model vs market +0.8 pts, -3 pct pts (Nebraska view)
Nebraska 71% · total 51.6Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDTESPNU
Army28
Memphis30We project Memphis 30-28, a 2.6-point margin with 57.6 total points; Memphis wins 57% of the time.
ExpectedCoin flipCoin flip: Record 86 hits, 94 misses (48% hit rate) over 180 graded gamesUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesPattern · Watching Under · high total, night game: Record 16 hits, 10 misses (62% hit rate) over 26 graded games · Under · high total, night game → went under 16 of 26 from week 4 · base 51% · since Oct 17: 3 of 9Kickoff forecast: Chance rain showers, 71°F, Wind 5 mph ESE, 34% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Memphis by 2.6
Total 57.6
DraftKings
Memphis -6
Total 59.5
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Market lines: Memphis -6 · O/U 59.5 · ML +187 / -227.5 · Memphis 66% no-vig · model vs market -3.4 pts, -10 pct pts (Memphis view)
Memphis 57% · total 57.6Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDTCW
We project Boise State 39-27, a 11.9-point margin with 65.5 total points; Boise State wins 78% of the time.
ExpectedLeans high scoringLeans high scoring: Record 48 hits, 44 misses (52% hit rate) over 92 graded gamesHigh Scoring AlertHigh Scoring Alert: Record 13 hits, 7 misses (65% hit rate) over 20 graded gamesElite 118-39 (typical 62%) · T. Burgess Jr. RB · Low rush yds 96 (avg 127) · 75%Elite 156-53 (typical 60%) · B. Jackson QB · Low rush yds 45 (avg 55) · 75%Kickoff forecast: Rain showers, 52°F, Wind 5 mph W, 82% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Boise State by 11.9
Total 65.5
DraftKings
Boise State -11.5
Total 64.5
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Market lines: Boise State -11.25 · O/U 64 · ML +340 / -450 · Boise State 78% no-vig · model vs market +0.7 pts, 0 pct pts (Boise State view)
Boise State 78% · total 65.5Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 10:30 PM EDTCBSSN
UNLV36We project UNLV 36-17, a 18.8-point margin with 52.5 total points; UNLV wins 89% of the time.
ExpectedFavorite holdsFavorite holds: Record 227 hits, 18 misses (93% hit rate) over 245 graded gamesUnranked plodding fav vs soft-D visitor under2026 combo · Held up Under: Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rank: Record 24 hits, 6 misses (80% hit rate) over 30 graded games (n=30; wk 5–7 12-2) · Neither team ranked + Away team success rate allowed: bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite explosive plays: bottom-third FBS rankPass-stopping fav vs havoc-prone visitor2026 combo · Weak Favorite covers: Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 31 hits, 12 misses (72% hit rate) over 43 graded games (n=43; wk 5–7 11-2) · Away team havoc allowed (least): bottom-third FBS rank + Favorite passing EPA allowed: top-third FBS rankJ. Arnold QB · High pass yds 212 (avg 198) · 55%Indoors (dome).Our number
UNLV by 18.8
Total 52.5
DraftKings
UNLV -23.5
Total 53.5
We're 4.7 points higher on Northern Illinois than the book. Shown for comparison only.
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Market lines: UNLV -24 · O/U 53.5 · ML +1200 / -2500 · UNLV 92% no-vig · model vs market -5.2 pts, -3 pct pts (UNLV view)
UNLV 89% · total 52.5Full preview → - Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDTUSA Net
We project Oregon State 29-25, a 3.3-point margin with 54.1 total points; Oregon State wins 58% of the time.
ExpectedUpset alertUpset alert: Record 68 hits, 143 misses (32% hit rate) over 211 graded gamesPattern · Watching Under · high total, night game: Record 16 hits, 10 misses (62% hit rate) over 26 graded games · Under · high total, night game → went under 16 of 26 from week 4 · base 51% · since Oct 17: 3 of 9Bend-don't-break dog vs fast visitor over2026 combo · Held up Over: Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rank: Record 25 hits, 4 misses (86% hit rate) over 29 graded games (n=29; wk 5–7 12-1) · Away team pace: top-third FBS rank + Underdog points per opportunity allowed: top-third FBS rankUnranked 3rd-down fav2026 combo · Held up Favorite wins: Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 stats: Record 53 hits, 6 misses (90% hit rate) over 59 graded games (n=59; wk 5–7 26-3) · Neither team ranked + Favorite third-down rate: top-third FBS rank + Both teams 2+ games of 2026 statsJ. Legree WR · TD threat 83%B. Atkinson QB · Low pass yds 293 (avg 372) · 70%Kickoff forecast: Light rain likely, 62°F, Wind 5 mph NW, 60% rain.Kickoff forecast · National Weather Service, updated Oct 29, 2:37 AM EDTOur number
Oregon State by 3.3
Total 54.1
DraftKings
Oregon State -5.5
Total 58.5
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Market lines: Oregon State -5.5 · O/U 58.5 · ML -223.5 / +185 · Fresno State 34% no-vig · model vs market +2.2 pts, +8 pct pts (Fresno State view)
Oregon State 58% · total 54.1Full preview →
How these numbers are made
Each team gets opponent-adjusted offense and defense ratings for points, expected points added per play and success rate, built from every snap of play-by-play with garbage time removed. Early in the season the ratings lean on a preseason prior (last two seasons, returning production, roster talent); every game played shifts them toward this year. A fitted model turns the rating gaps plus home field (about 2 points, more in the opening weeks) and rest into a margin and a total, and the margin into a calibrated win probability. See the methodology and track record and the season scorecard for how the model has actually done.
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