Clemson beat Temple last year, 37-7, coasting to 17-0 lead at half with total yardage 514-331. Tigers had a fierce struggle at Wake Saturday, rallying from 17-3 deficit in 4th quarter to win; they're in ACC sandwich, with Georgia Tech on deck. Temple is awful, but they covered last two games, losing 43-14 at Vandy (+33), 28-17 to Kent State at home (+23.5). Owls been outscored 103-24 in the second half, but spread is ridiculous. What genius put this one on television?
Boston College has kicker issues; their PK has never been in a football game of any kind. Virginia Tech won its last 11 games on Thursdays (10-1 vs spread); they beat Eagles 30-10 last year, outrushing BC 212-27, their third win in last four tries vs Boston College. Visitor is 7-3-1 vs spread in series. Eagles covered only five of last 16 after a bye. Average total in last four series games is 51.5. Hokies 3-0 vs spread after loss the last two years.
Underdog is 10-5-1 vs spread in last 16 Air Force-Colorado St games; Rams won four of last five in series, but they covered only two of last ten Moutain West road games. Colorado State was 18-29/338 passing last year, outgaining Falcons 551-357 in 41-23 win. Air Force had tough loss vs Navy last week; they're 1-3 vs spread in last four weeknight games. Average total in last five series games is 54. |