Though Navy has displayed more offensive oomph than in recent seasons, the Midshipman's O still averages just 61.7 snaps each game, fewer than all but seven FBS teams. Notre Dame's pace is not much quicker at 64.6 plays per, which ranks 113th. The Middies throw more than usual yet have increased their passing rate to just 14 per outing. With rain and wind gusts in the forecast, they likely won't exceed the norm. The Fighting Irish figure to play it safe offensively against an inferior foe. It all adds up to a probable Under.

Hate giving the hook with the touchdown, but no major sportsbooks are posting a straight seven points on Saturday morn. The Belichick Effect is finally kicking in at North Carolina, with an OT loss to ranked Virginia and a win over Syracuse the past two weeks partly salvaging Wild Bill's first season as the Tar Heels coach. Travel-weary Stanford makes its third-cross country trek of the season while having also played in Texas and Hawaii. All have resulted in losses, and the margins in four ranged from 24 to 35 points. Here's hoping a low-scoring game doesn't make the hook a factor.

Wisconsin's offense is in shambles. It has scored all of seven points in the past three games. During the two prior to those, they managed a pair of 10s. It does not help that RB Dillon Jones and C Jake Renfro were ruled out this week for the season. Washington is riding high from a 42-point game against ranked Illinois and slapped around Rutgers with 38 three weeks ago. The Huskies hardly need a pile of points to cover and should find enough.

The Ns. 3 and 4 defenses in FBS, plus almost certain rain -- with possibly high winds and snow mixed in. That's an ideal formula for an Under, even with this low total. Oregon's offense is potent, but the Ducks are coming off a 21-7 win in inclement conditions. They have not exceed that point output in three of the last four games. Iowa pitched a shutout three games ago and held last week's opponent to a field goal. Expect both offenses to stick to the ground so everyone can repair to the warmth of the locker room as quickly as possible.

Ole Miis does not need to embarrass The Citadel in order to enhance its CFP status. A solid win will suffice in the midst of the SEC schedule gauntlet that resumes next week against Florida. Expect the Rebels to build a safe lead, then call off the dogs. They could be a bit sleepy for the morning kickoff. The Bulldogs enter on a high after having rallied past rival VMI with 28 straight points in the fourth quarter last Saturday.

Curiously, the higher ranked team -- which also happens to be unbeaten SU -- is receiving double-digit points. Say what? BYU most assuredly doesn't have Texas Tech's flash; after all, its QB, Bear Bachmeier, wears 47 on his jersey. He produces and should have Big 12 rushing leader LJ Martin back after the TB missed one game wth an injury. The Cougars are as feisty as their QB, with seven covers in their last eight outings as underdogs. Their defense can curtail Tech's big-play potential and keep the margin in single figures.

James Madison's offense has been hotter than the school's namesake when he was drafting the Constitution. The Dukes have rolled up 115 points and 1,135 yards in the latest two outings. They should have their way against Marshall's so-so defense. The Thundering Herd are elite offensively, too, but bump into a D ranked eighth in yardage allowed and 11th in points allowed in FBS. The Dukes have been friendly to ATS backers, going 6-2.

Already this week, Colorado coach Deion Sanders has changed play-callers on his staff and QBs. Freshman Julian Lewis has come off the bench twice -- once just briefly -- and has looked sharp, but a first start in a tough environment is daunting. What's more, kickoff is at 10 a.m. (MT) for the Buffaloes. They have been outpointed 105-24 in the past two weeks. West Virginia comes off its most impressive showing of the season -- an upset at ranked Houston -- to halt a five-game SU slide. Momentum is real.

At first look, this spot seems steep given that Cincy has not lost SU since a three-point decision to Nebraska in its opener. However, the Bearcats will miss injured RB Evan Pryor, their dynamic top ball-toter who averages 7.2 yards per carry. He has opened it up for QB Brendan Sorsby, who might not be afforded the usual passing lanes. Cincy also must work through a late 10:15 p.m. (ET) kickoff. Utah has taken care of business when favored by this margin or more, going 5-0 ATS.

Both offenses are staring at some serious rain, which is predicted to fall throughouth the game. No MVC team passes more than Murray State, with 270 attempts. Southern Illinois is not far behind with 240. The host Racers are not likely to find an acceptable alternate. Their ground game ranks last in the league for total yardage as well as average at a measly 3.3 yards. The conditions could keep this score well south of the total.

Indiana has been playing Name That Score, but the fun could come to a halt here. Maryland benefits from having a bye. The Terrapins' defense can gum up Indiana's works. It ranks 20th nationally in yards yielded per play and is especially nasty against the run. On offense, they have dodged turnovers, having thrown three interceptions. The Hoosiers could resort to their road ways that are characterizd by closer games -- a five-point win at Iowa and a 10-pointer at Oregon.

Most teams can compensate for the absence of their top pass-catcher. Arizona State? Maybe not. Jordyn Tyson, who ranks third in FBS for receptions, has accounted for all but one of the Sun Devils' receiving TDs. He has reeled in more than twice as many passes as the second-best teammate, plus nearly three times as many yards as the runner-up. His injury means the Sun Devils could run the ball more, but Houston counters with the second stingiest rush defense in the Big 12. ASU has cut it close in Big 12 encounters, with three wins by a combined 10 points. Overall, they are 3-4 ATS in contrast to 5-2 for the Coogs.

This game fell into the untouchable category until Tech QB Behren Morton was declared out for the second straight week. The offense understandably slipped under freshman backup Will Hammond, who generated a modest 22 points against Arizona State in his debut. The experience will serve him well, but it seems logical the Red Raiders will maintain caution on offense, knowing it is far superior and need not get fancy. If that happens, a wacky blow-up-the-scoreboard score is improbable, which plays in Okie State's favor to cover.

Toledo has surfaced in the favorite's role here in a mild surprise. Wash State is back home after an impressive three-game road swing. The Cougars easily handled Colorado State and narrowly fell to ranked foes Ole Miss and Virginia by a combined five points. The Rockets have stumbled six straight times as road faves, with five resulting in SU defeats. The Cougars have won four of the last six ATS when handed points. The familiar Pacific Northwest rain in the forecast will make the Coogs feel right at home.

Minnesota comes off its most impressive win this year, a whitewashing of Nebraska, and gets an extra day of preparation to boot. Whenever a game total stands south of 40 and the underdog owns the better defense, receiving nearly double digits is irresistable. Iowa QB Mark Gronowski has yet to toss a TD pass against a power-league opponent. The Gophers rank as the 20th most efficient run defense. Its own RB, Darius Taylor, seems to have shaken off an earlier injury and is thriving once more.