Liberty vs Old Dominion Prediction, Game Preview

Liberty vs Old Dominion prediction and game preview. Saturday, September 18

Liberty vs Old Dominion prediction and game preview.


Liberty vs Old Dominion Broadcast

Date: Saturday, September 18
Game Time: 6:00 ET
Venue: Williams Stadium, Lynchburg, VA
Network: ESPN3
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Liberty (2-0) vs Old Dominion (1-1) Game Preview


Why Old Dominion Will Win

It all worked in a 47-7 win over Hampton for the first win in the Ricky Rahne era.

It was supposed to be a relatively easy layup, but Hampton had a good QB in former Texas Tech starter Jett Duffey, and he wasn’t able to get loose and do anything against the Monarch defensive front.

More interesting was the offensive side with great balance, a huge day from former UCF starter DJ Mack – he ran for three touchdowns and threw for another – and a great start to put the game away.

In this, the defense has to keep another dangerous quarterback in check and the offense has to keep up the pace. However …

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Why Liberty Will Win

Malik Willis has been great so far.

He hasn’t had to run too much, but he’s been effective on the move and he was sharp when he needed to be with a 72% day through the air in the tough 21-13 win over Troy.

As good as Mack is for ODU, the passing game isn’t going to be all that consistent or accurate. If the Liberty defensive front can keep the Monarchs to around 150 rushing yards, and if the offensive side can continue controlling the clock – the Flames have had the ball an average of 36 minutes a game so far – there shouldn’t be a problem.

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What’s Going To Happen

Old Dominion has to generate a whole slew of mistakes to pull this off, but Liberty has yet to turn the ball over.

It’ll be a rough day for the Monarch D against a balanced Flame offense that should get a big performance out of Willis running the ball. ODU will have to press to keep up, but the passing won’t be consistent enough to do it.

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Liberty vs Old Dominion Prediction, Line

Liberty 38, Old Dominion 10
Line: Liberty -27.5, o/u: 52.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Must See Rating: 2

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Colorado State vs Toledo Prediction, Game Preview

Colorado State vs Toledo prediction and game preview. Saturday, September 18

Colorado State vs Toledo prediction and game preview.


Colorado State vs Toledo Broadcast

Date: Saturday, September 18
Game Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
Network: ESPNU
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Why Colorado State Will Win

So what’s going right here?

It’s been a disastrous start for the Rams with home losses to South Dakota State and Vanderbilt to kick things off. There’s too much talent in place to struggle this much.

There’s supposed to be more of a pass rush that hasn’t shown up quite yet, and there’s far too much potential on offense to not bring more pop.

Former Boston College RB David Bailey was able to run well against Vanderbilt, but he needs the ball more. Trey McBride is one of the most dangerous receiving tight ends in college football, and again, there’s enough in place to start throwing.

The D wasn’t bad against the Vandy running game, but …

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Why Will Toledo Win

Colorado State keeps stalling.

Penalties have been an absolute killer so far – 11 against Vanderbilt – and generating long drives was a struggle. Colorado State never seemed to have the ball, badly losing the time of possession battle.

Toledo had the ball for over 34 minutes against Notre Dame.

The Rockets have the guys to push for the MAC title, and they showed the upside in the near-miss 32-29 loss to the Irish. Carter Bradley and the passing game should work, and Bryant Koback is a dangerous back who’ll keep things moving.

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What’s Going To Happen

Toledo will keep the misery going for the Rams.

This is a well-coached, experienced, tight team that should get over the 11 penalties it got hit for against Notre Dame while generating a balanced attack that owns the clock.

Colorado State will get off to a good start, but Toledo will be steadier for four quarters.

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Colorado State vs Toledo Prediction, Line

Toledo 38, Colorado State 23
Line: Toledo -14.5, o/u: 58.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

Must See Rating: 2.5

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