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BC starting QB Porter doubtful here, which would leave backup Ryan to make first start in hostile Death Valley, as Clemson comes off three tough games, last of which was OT loss to Miami. Eagles outrushed foes 460-126 so far this season.

Western Michigan trailed I-AA Southern Illinois at half last week, won late; they're road favorite over dismal Temple squad that is 0-3, losing by 170-33. Both sides lost to Toledo, Owls 42-17, Western 56-23.

Eastern Michigan beat Central Michigan 61-58 in OT last year; they've covered 11 of last 15 series games, and 10 of last 12 MAC road openers.

Duke covered eight of its last 11 games vs Virginia, but lost last two meetings, 27-0/37-16.

Road team covered four of last five Kent-Ohio games, with Flashes winning last two visits to this site, 24-14/37-33.

BYU is just 15-22 in last 37 games; their win this year was over I-AA foe. TCU has beaten Oklahoma, Utah, but lost at SMU, so they're hard to figure.

East Carolina lost last three visits to Morgantown 42-24/37-17/56-23; Mountaineers had 478 rushing yards in last year's game, but are coming off big win vs Maryland, could let down.

Alabama covered only three of last 15 SEC home games, but they're off to hot 3-0 start; will they look ahead to Florida? Tide outscored foes 47-7 in second half of games. Arkansas lost
70-17 last week, week after losing at home to Vanderbilt.

Road team, which doesn't have to travel far, covered five of last six Carolina-NC State games, with Tar Heels covering nine of last 12 in series.

Marshall plays for first time since screwing up sure win vs Kansas State with coaching snafu; they're 5-9 vs spread in last 14 games on natural grass.

Wyoming beat Ole Miss 37-32 in Laramie last year, even though Rebels had 35 first downs and 567 total yards. Rebel QB Spurlock injured non-passing hand at end of last week's game; it looked like serious injury.

Northern Illinois won its last two games vs Akron, 49-19/52-35; they outgained Zips 485-257 in last year's win.

Southern Miss-Houston game has been postponed, because of Hurricane Rita.

Memphis covered only six of last 18 conference road games; their QB gets his first road start here, vs Tulsa team that won 54-2 as dog at North Texas last week.

San Diego State is two-TD favorite, despite losing first three games, by 23-12-21 points; they're 4-2 as home favorite under Craft.

Navy-Rice has also been postponed

Tulane won 29-17 at SMU last year; they covered six of last nine conference openers. Teams shared facilities in Dallas for while, after Hurricane Katrina.

Utah State went to Vegas last year and won 31-21, as 14-point road dog, despite being outgained 550-291.

Road team covered three of last four UTEP-New Mexico games, but teams haven't met since '01. Miners were shaky in 44-41 OT win over Houston last week.

Colorado State won last three games vs Nevada, 45-14/35-18 /32-28, but Rams yet to win in '05, while Wolf Pack off upset win over rival UNLV.

South Carolina beat Troy 17-7 last year, as Troy was 9-23 passing. Trojans have good defense, but are 0-2 vs I-A teams this year, losing 27-7/52-21.

North Texas lost 54-2 at home last week, they were favored. Kansas State is 2-0, has yet to cover, but has outscored foes
34-10 in first half, and has outrushed them, 464-141.

Arkansas State outrushed Oklahoma State 200-125 last week, in losing cover. FIU is 0-2, losing by 14,53 points; they've been outscored 41-10 in first half.