Appalachian State vs. Penn State Notes: Since 2012, Appalachian State is 0-7 overall against FBS “Power 5” opponents (Georgia-twice, Michigan, Clemson, Tennessee, Miami & Wake Forest). The Mountaineers lost those games by a total score of 254-69 or 26.4 ppg. Appalachian State won 9 games in 2017 against …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis- Cincinnnati vs. UCLA
Cincinnati vs. UCLA Notes: Cincinnati did not defeat a FBS team with a winning record in 2017. Cincinnati won 4 games in 2017 against 3 FBS opponents (Miami (OH), Tulane & UCONN) who had a combined overall record of 13-23 or .361%. The Bearcats won those …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis: Northern Illinois vs. Iowa
Northern Illinois vs. Iowa Notes: Since 2006, Northern Illinois is 1-7 on week one of the season against FBS opponents (Ohio State, Iowa-twice, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa State & Boston College). The Huskies lost those seven games by a total score of 178-109 or 9.8 ppg. Since 2010, Northern …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis: Bowling Green vs. Oregon
Bowling Green vs. Oregon Notes: Bowling Green won 2 games in 2017 against FBS opponents (Miami (OH) & Kent State) with a combined overall record of 7-17 or .291%. The Falcons won those games by a combined sccore of 81-45 or 18.0 ppg. Bowling Green lost 10 …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis: Texas vs. Maryland
Texas vs. Maryland Notes: In 2015, Texas lost 7 games by a total score of 273-146 (127 total points) or 18.1 ppg. In those losses, the Longhorns defense allowed 39.0 ppg to opposing offenses. In 2016, Texas lost 7 games by a total score of 247-185 …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis: Oregon State vs. Ohio State
Oregon State vs. Ohio State Notes: Oregon State has a new head coach in Johnathan Smith. Oregon State won 1 game in 2017 against FCS opponent-Portland State by a score of 35-32. Oregon State lost 11 games in 2017 against FBS opponents (Colorado State, Minnesota, Washington State, Washington, …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis- Colorado vs. Colorado State
Colorado vs. Colorado State Notes: Since 2011, Colorado is 5-2 against the Rams and have won those games by an average margin of victory of 16.4 ppg. Last year, the Buffaloes won by a score of 17-3. Colorado won 5 games in 2017 against …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis: BYU vs. Arizona
BYU vs. Arizona Notes: Since 2006, BYU is 10-2 against FBS & FCS opponents on week one of the college football season and have won those games by an average margin of victory of 11.3 ppg. BYU won 4 games in 2017 against 3 …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis: Stanford vs. San Diego State
Stanford vs. San Diego State Notes: Stanford won 9 games in 2017 against FBS opponents (Rice, UCLA, Arizona State, Utah, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, CAL & Notre Dame) with a combined overall record of 54-60 or .473%. The Cardinal won those games by a total score of 326-162 or 18.2 …
Read More »2018 Week 1 Analysis-North Carolina vs. CAL
North Carolina vs. CAL Notes: Last year, CAL defeated North Carolina 35-30 in Chapel Hill. North Carolina won 3 games in 2017 against 2 FBS opponents (Old Dominion & Pittsburgh) who had a combined overall record of 10-14 or .416%. The Tar Heels won those games by a total …
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