Kentucky vs. UT Martin Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Kentucky vs. UT Martin fearless prediction and game preview.

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Kentucky vs. UT Martin fearless prediction and game preview.

Kentucky vs. UT Martin Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 3:30 ET
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Venue: Kroger Field, Lexington, KY
Network: SEC Network

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Kentucky (5-5) vs. UT Martin (7-4) Game Preview

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Why UT Martin Will Win

The Skyhawks can play some run defense.

The offense is good at winging it around and it doesn’t turn the ball over, but it’s the defense that normally gets the job done.

It was run through by Florida, and it got hammered on by Austin Peay and Southern Illinois, but overall, the run defense is just active enough to get into the backfield on a regular basis. TJ Jefferson and Austin Pickett lead a terrific pass rush that should be an issue.

Kentucky doesn’t have a passing game. It was a big deal when Lynn Bowden threw for 127 yards against Vanderbilt – it was the first time in six games the Cats threw for over 100 yards.

UTM’s run D will load up. However …

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Why Kentucky Will Win

This is the game for the Wildcats to get the pass rush going.

It’s been an inconsistent run for the excellent UK D when it comes to getting into the backfield, but UTM’s offensive line isn’t good enough to hold up.

The Skyhawks don’t have enough of a running game, and they’re not great at closing out drives with scores. Kentucky needs to get up early, and then it can sit on the ball for the rest of the game.

The UTM run defense is good overall, but Bowden and the ground game should be able to grind out drive after drive. The Cats should have the ball for at least 35 minutes, and closer to 40.

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What’s Going To Happen

UTM isn’t a speed bump.

It’s a paycheck game for UK, and it’ll be a sixth win to get bowl eligible, but it’ll provide enough of a push to make the Wildcats have to try. It’ll be a more interesting game than you might think, but UK will limit the possessions and won’t let the Skyhawks go on enough good drives to capture any momentum.

Kentucky vs. UT Martin Prediction, Line

Kentucky 38, UT Martin 10
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Ohio vs. Bowling Green Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Ohio vs. Bowling Green fearless prediction and game preview.

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Ohio vs. Bowling Green fearless prediction and game preview.

Ohio vs. Bowling Green Broadcast

Date: Tuesday, November 19
Game Time: 7:30 ET
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Venue: Doyt Perry Stadium, Bowling Green, OH
Network: ESPNU

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Ohio (4-6) vs. Bowling Green (3-7) Game Preview

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What’s Going To Happen

Ohio blew it against Miami University a few weeks ago, and it made its life a whole lot harder in the hunt for a bowl game with a loss to Western Michigan last week.

The MAC East hopes are gone, but win at Bowling Green this week, and it’ll get to six wins – it’s not going to lose to Akron to close out the regular season.

Bowling Green needs to close strong after getting drubbed by MU 44-3. Losers of three of its last four games, the offense hasn’t been able to find its footing, and now the team can only play the role of spoiler.

It’s the final home game of the year for the Falcons, but that’s not going to matter much as Ohio’s running game should kick in from the start.

The Bobcats have rushed for 200 yards or more in each of their last four games. That only led to two wins, but the Bowling Green defensive front won’t be able to hold down QB Nathan Rourke and the deep backfield.

This is a painfully flawed Ohio team – Bowling Green will be able to throw a little bit – but it’ll control the game from the start.

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Ohio vs. Bowling Green Prediction, Line

Ohio 34, Bowling Green 20
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Ohio -21, o/u: 57
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
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Must See Rating: 1.5

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Texas A&M vs. Georgia Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Texas A&M vs. Georgia fearless prediction and game preview.

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Texas A&M vs. Georgia fearless prediction and game preview.

Texas A&M vs. Georgia Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 3:30 ET
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Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
Network: CBS

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Texas A&M (7-3) vs. Georgia (9-1) Game Preview

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Why Texas A&M Will Win

Georgia is the exact type of team that should be in Texas A&M’s wheelhouse.

The Aggie passing game has been fine, but it’s a team that likes to own the time of possession battle, keep the tempo down, and battle in low scoring fights. That’s Georgia.

The Bulldogs are fantastic. They have amazing lines, Jake Fromm is Jake Fromm, and the defense is getting the job done, but it’s not going go all LSU and put up 50 points on the board.

It likes to control the clock – that’s not going to be easy against the Aggie bunch that can grind drives out – and it needs to win third down battles on both sides. Texas A&M is terrific on the money downs, is terrific at keeping the big pass plays to a minimum, and it’s been locking down on the struggling passing games.

Over the last four games, the Aggies haven’t allowed a team to complete more than 46% of its passes, haven’t given up a touchdown throw in three of those four, and on the year, are allowing fewer than six yards per pass.

As good as Fromm is, he’s been under 47% over the last two games against Missouri and Auburn and hasn’t thrown for more than 175 yards in three of his last four dates. However …

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Why Georgia Will Win

Fromm isn’t screwing up.

He threw three interceptions against South Carolina, and that’s been it. He might not be bombing away down the field, but his style is working with the overall scheme of what the team does. It might not be scintillating, but it’s awful effective.

No, he’s not bombing away, but he has thrown seven touchdown passes and no picks in his last three games.

On the other side, the run defense has been a bear.

Vanderbilt, South Carolina, and Kentucky. Those are the only three teams to run for 100 yards or more against the nation’s third-best defense. The line isn’t doing a ton to get into the backfield, but eats up everything.

How good has this underappreciated group been? It hasn’t allowed more than five yards per carry in any game, only gave up more than four to Kentucky in a 21-0 win, and over the last three games when it’s been time to step it up, it held Florida, Missouri and Auburn to a combined 155 rushing yards and just over two yards per carry.

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What’s Going To Happen

Kellen Mond needs to be fantastic for A&M.

He was great against Auburn – throwing for 335 yards and two scores, but he struggled against Clemson and was just okay when the game was still on against Alabama.

He’ll be good enough to throw a scare into the Dawgs, but the lack of a running game is going to be a killer.

Back to the Georgia run defense, Texas A&M has rushed for 125 yards or fewer four times this season. Once was in the inexplicably close win against Arkansas, and the other three times were against Clemson, Alabama and Auburn – the three losses.

This is the first time the two teams have met since Texas A&M joined the SEC, and just the fifth time overall. Georgia won the 2009 Independence Bowl 44-20 – that was the last time they played. Before that, it was a 42-0 wipeout by the eventual national champion Bulldogs in 1980. Before that? 1954.

This one will be bigger than the other five – A&M leads the head-to-head matchup 3-2, starting with a win in the 1950 Presidential Cup – with Georgia evening the series.

Texas A&M vs. Georgia Prediction, Line

Georgia 27, Texas A&M 17
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Georgia -13.5, o/u: 47
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
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Must See Rating: 4.5

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Auburn vs. Samford Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Auburn vs. Samford fearless prediction and game preview.

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Auburn vs. Samford fearless prediction and game preview.

Auburn vs. Samford Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Network: SEC Network

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Auburn (7-3) vs. Samford (5-6) Game Preview

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Why Samford Will Win

The Bulldog offense is a whole lot of fun.

Former USF quarterback Chris Oladokun is at the helm of a terrific passing attack that pushes the ball deep, has enough receiving weapons to spread it around, and can keep on pressing.

There’s a running game – Oladokun can take off, and he’s great around the goal line – but the offense is at its best when it’s bombing away. The team doesn’t make a whole slew of mistakes, there’s a good pace and tempo to the attack, and it’ll keep the chains moving.

However …

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Why Auburn Will Win

There’s no Samford defense, especially against the run.

There have been some decent moments, but there’s not enough pressure in the backfield and the better-running FCS teams haven’t had any issues tearing off 250 yards or more.

If they want to, the Tigers can win by blasting away and controlling the clock – Samford doesn’t care about time of possession – but the goal here to get better and more consistent through the air.

Bo Nix had a decent day against Georgia, but there weren’t any big plays. He only averaged 4.9 yards per throw, and with Bama coming up next, this is another chance to tune up and air it out. The Bulldog secondary doesn’t come up with enough takeaways, and it can be bombed on way too easily.

What’s Going To Happen

Auburn beat Samford 31-7 back in 2014, and as a program, it’s been hit-or-miss against the FCS teams on the schedule in terms of ease.

There won’t be any problems this week.

The Tiger offensive line will blast away from the start, Nix will be deadly accurate at moving the chains, and it’ll be on to Alabama by the third quarter.

Samford will score, and Auburn will still want to try a wee bit, but …

This is the tune and rest game for the Tigers.

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Auburn vs. Samford Prediction, Line

Auburn 45, Samford 13
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Auburn -48.5, o/u: 64
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 1
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Must See Rating: 1

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Alabama vs. Western Carolina Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Alabama vs. Western Carolina fearless prediction and game preview.

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Alabama vs. Western Carolina fearless prediction and game preview.

Alabama vs. Western Carolina Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 23
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: ESPN
Network: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL

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Alabama (9-1) vs. Western Carolina (3-8) Game Preview

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Why Western Carolina Will Win

The Catamounts have just enough offensive depth to keep rotating the backs while spreading around the passing game a bit.

They hardly have a high-powered attack, but they’ve been able to throw in spurts just enough to potentially connect on a big play or two down the field. They’re excellent at moving the chains and great at controlling the clock at times, but more than that …

It’s the elephant in the room. It’s the first game after the Tua Tagovailoa injury.

How will the Bama coaching staff handle playing their top players? How much of a concern will there be about keeping everyone fresh for the Auburn showdown? It’s Nick Saban and it’s Alabama, so nothing changes, but of course what happened in Starkville will be a wee bit of a factor.

At least it’ll be on everyone’s mind.

There’s a chance that the second Bama gets up, everything gets shut down.

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Why Alabama Will Win

To try to put the slightest of positive spins on what happened last Saturday, at least the timing is right.

Had Tagovailoa’s injury happened against Auburn, that would be more of a problem for the College Football Playoff committee. When Tagovailoa suffered an ankle injury against Tennessee, Bama caught a break of being able to give Mac Jones the Arkansas game as a tune-up.

It’s the same thing here. Now Jones and the team will get a full scrimmage to get everything right before next week. Najee Harris and company won’t have any problems ripping through the horrible Western Carolina defense, and Jones can let it go with no worries about any consequences.

Bama can survive a few turnovers, because …

What’s Going To Happen

Obviously Alabama is going to win. It’s just a question of how sharp Jones is.

Expect him to be fantastic.

Expect Bama to rally around the situation, and expect the team to be great for a half as it plays for its fallen leader. And then expect all the backups to be in after halftime.

Bama beat Western Carolina 48-14 in 2014, but this time around …

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Alabama vs. Western Carolina Prediction, Line

Alabama 55, Western Carolina 0
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Must See Rating: 1.5

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NFL announces schedule change for Chiefs-Raiders Week 13 game

You’ll now get to watch this AFC West showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

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The NFL has announced another schedule change for Week 13. This time, the change impacts the Dec. 1 game at Arrowhead Stadium between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The AFC West divisional matchup between these two rivals has been moved from its original time of noon CT to 3:25 p.m. on CBS. In a corresponding move, the game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers was flexed to noon CT.

Kansas City and Oakland’s game is shaping up to be one that has significant playoff implications in the AFC West race. The NFL wants to get as many eyes as possible on that game, so a change to the afternoon slot makes plenty of sense. New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans will remain the Sunday night game for Week 13.

The Chiefs will be well-rested heading into that game after a Week 12 bye. The Raiders will have spent Week 12 on the road facing the 3-7 New York Jets. Of course, Kansas City also has an important AFC West division matchup tonight against the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico City. Winning that game would give the Chiefs a half-game advantage over the Raiders entering Week 12.

College Football Lines Week 13: Opening Lines, Early Values

The early lines and odds are out for Week 13 of the college football season. What are the early values?

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The early lines and odds are out for Week 13 of the college football season. What are the early values?

Pete Fiutak @PeteFiutak

Before diving into the research for all the game previews and predictions, without looking at what the real ones are, I take a first guess at what the early lines and odds will be for Week 13 of the 2019 college football season. The real ones then get put in to see how far from the pin I am.

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Ohio at Bowling Green
Fiu Early Guess: Ohio -15
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Ohio -18.5

Eastern Michigan at Northern Illinois
Fiu Early Guess: Northern Illinois -3.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Northern Illinois -6

Toledo at Buffalo
Fiu Early Guess: Buffalo -5.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Buffalo -6.5

Akron at Miami University
Fiu Early Guess: Miami University -29
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Miami University -31

NC State at Georgia Tech
Fiu Early Guess: NC State -2
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Georgia Tech -1

Colorado State at Wyoming
Fiu Early Guess: Wyoming -7.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Wyoming -7.5

Nebraska at Maryland
Fiu Early Guess: Nebraska -10.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Nebraska -6.5

Ball State at Kent State
Fiu Early Guess: Ball State -6
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Ball State -4.5

Memphis at USF
Fiu Early Guess: Memphis -12
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Memphis -15.5

Michigan at Indiana
Fiu Early Guess: Michigan -9
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Michigan -7.5

Kansas State at Texas Tech
Fiu Early Guess: Kansas State -5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Kansas State -1

Texas A&M at Georgia
Fiu Early Guess: Georgia -8
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Georgia -14.5

Duke at Wake Forest
Fiu Early Guess: Wake Forest -8.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Wake Forest -5.5

Oklahoma State at West Virginia
Fiu Early Guess: Oklahoma State -10
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Oklahoma State -8

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East Carolina at UConn
Fiu Early Guess: East Carolina -18.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: East Carolina -14.5

BYU at UMass
Fiu Early Guess: BYU -38
Actual Early BetMGM Line: BYU -42

Temple at Cincinnati
Fiu Early Guess: Cincinnati -6
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Cincinnati -11

TCU at Oklahoma
Fiu Early Guess: Oklahoma -16
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Oklahoma -17

Troy at Louisiana
Fiu Early Guess: Louisiana -14
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Louisiana -15

Liberty at Virginia
Fiu Early Guess: Virginia -20
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Virginia -17

Illinois at Iowa
Fiu Early Guess: Iowa -9
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Illinois -11.5

Purdue at Wisconsin
Fiu Early Guess: Wisconsin -25
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Wisconsin -24

Air Force at New Mexico
Fiu Early Guess: Air Force -25
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Air Force -21.5

Kansas at Iowa State
Fiu Early Guess: Iowa State -19
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Iowa State -23

Minnesota at Northwestern
Fiu Early Guess: Minnesota -16
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Minnesota -10

Oregon at Arizona State
Fiu Early Guess: Oregon -20
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Oregon -16

Utah at Arizona
Fiu Early Guess: Utah -21
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Utah -23

South Alabama at Georgia State
Fiu Early Guess: Georgia State -13
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Georgia State -10

Washington at Colorado
Fiu Early Guess: Washington -14
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Washington -14.5

Texas State at Appalachian State
Fiu Early Guess: Appalachian State -28
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Appalachian State -29.5

Boston College at Notre Dame
Fiu Early Guess: Notre Dame -17.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Notre Dame -20

Nevada at Fresno State
Fiu Early Guess: Fresno State -4.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Fresno State -14

UCLA at USC
Fiu Early Guess: USC -9.5
Actual Early BetMGM Line: USC -13

Cal at Stanford
Fiu Early Guess: Stanford -3
Actual Early BetMGM Line: Stanford -2.5

NEXT: Part 2 of the Week 13 Early Line Predictions

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USA TODAY Sports Network’s NFL Week 11 game previews, predictions

The USA TODAY Sports Network previews the Week 11 games, including the important Texans-Ravens and Patriots-Eagles matchups.

Week 11 of the NFL season kicked off Thursday night with a game that won’t soon be forgotten.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t because the Steelers-Browns game — won by Cleveland, 21-7 — was compelling in a competitive sense. Instead, it was because of what transpired in the final seconds, when Browns defensive end Myles Garrett attacked Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet.

Hopefully, the remaining 13 games on this week’s schedule will be more competitive and less barbaric. With that in mind, the USA TODAY Sports Network previews the remaining 13 games on this week’s slate — with point spreads, game times, TV info, predictions and keys to the game for each team.

(The Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans have a bye this week.)

Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions

Dak Prescott Amari Cooper — (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox

Records: Cowboys 5-4, Lions 3-4-1

Line: Cowboys by 3½

Cowboys’ keys: Ride RB Ezekiel Elliott to riches. The run game success also helps QB Dak Prescott get into favorable downs and distances to attack downfield.

Lions’ keys: Getting both WRs Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones hot at the same time would be a major boost. They tend to alternate as top weapons instead of having strong games together.

Who wins? The Lions’ defense is no match for Elliott and the Cowboys’ strong offensive line. Cowboys 34, Lions 28

— Jeff Risdon

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