September 5th:

The 'under' has been a profitable proposition in the opening week of the regular season in recent years. Two years ago, 12 of 16 games stayed below the total in Week 1. Last season, 11 of the 16 opening week games finished below the total. That's a combined mark of 23-9, which is a healthy 72%.

Since 1992: 14-2 (88%)

PLAY ON any college football road dog of 8 or more points with 17 or more returning starters in Game One if they won 4 or more games last season.
Play On: BOWLING GREEN, FLA ATLANTIC & W. MICHIGAN

Tip of the Day

Illinois Fighting Illini at Missouri Tigers Saturday, August 30th, 8:30 PM ET Missouri is the better team here, yes, but this is too many points to lay against a revenge-minded Illinois squad. Remember that last year Illini QB Juice Williams was knocked out of the game with a blow to the head that was not called by the officials. With Juice presumably in there for four quarters tonight, we look for Illinois to cover for the 3rd time in 4 tries as a dog, dating back to last season. Play on: Illinois

August 27, 2008

North Carolina State Under is 6-1-2 in Wolfpack last 9 non-conference games. Under is 5-1 in Wolfpack last 6 Thursday games. Under is 5-2-1 in Wolfpack last 8 road games. Under is 18-8-2 in Wolfpack last 28 games on grass. South Carolina Under is 4-1 in Gamecocks last 5 vs. ACC.