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Jan 09 2012

Oklahoma State Cowboys against Oklahoma Sooners in NCAA Basketball Wagering Jan 9

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Whilst this specific game may not have the same depth that its football version does, the Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own kind of exhilaration. With the conference basketball season just under way, both the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will make an effort to set the tone for the rest of their season with this match. In Oklahoma’s case, they are going to be seeking to continue what has been a solid start as they ended the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.

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Oklahoma State, on the flip side has fought mightily against their out of conference schedule, putting up a meager 7-6 record thus far. It does not mean their victory is a foregone conclusion just because the Sooners seem to be quite a tad better than the Oklahoma State Cowboys right now. When you check out this match through a gambler’s eye, predicting who will win and by the amount becomes even harder. Neither Oklahoma nor Oklahoma State has precisely set the world on fire with regards to competing versus the spread. In fact, when you examine the two team’s records versus the spread, the one issue that is clear is that neither team is going to play in addition to those laying cash on the game would wish.

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Offensively, the Sooners have depended greatly on junior guard Steven Pledger. Pledger is shooting a whopping 48.4 percent from three-point land and has averaged 18.8 ppg thus far this year. It is not astonishing that in Oklahoma’s two non-conference losses, Pledger had trouble, shooting 33 percent, and averaging only 11 points in those competitions.

For the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the offensive attack has relied on quite a few competitors, with Keiton Page being the principal go-to guy. Page has average 13.6 ppg in the non-conference slate. Oklahoma State’s number two scorer, Le’Bryan Nash is scoring an average of 11.7 points per match. In order to have a shot at the Sooners, both competitors will need to step up.


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Jan 08 2012

Northern Illinois Huskies against Red Wolves in GoDaddy.com Bowl Gambling

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On January 8th, postseason college football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves battle against the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads arrive in the game with rookie head coaches with the Huskies led by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Interim head coach David Gunn who’s been the running backs coach all season helms the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Arkansas State has opted for Gus Malzahn who will take over after the season ends. The take from the sports book is now Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.

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The Huskies arrive in the game with a 10-3 record and a 7-1 record in the MAC. The Huskies average 38.3 points per game on offense and 31.1 points on defense. They furthermore average 247.6 Rushing Yards per game, which is 9th in the country. They have lost to #7 Wisconsin 49-7 on September 17th in their only game against a ranked opponent this year. Leading the Huskies offense is dual-threat senior Quarterback Chandler Harnish who has 2,942 Passing Yards and 1,382 Rushing Yards. Harnish also has 26 passing Tds and 11 rushing Tds with a passer rating of 155.7. Senior Running back Jasmin Hopkins comes into competition with 932 Rushing Yards and 15 Tds.

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The Red Wolves arrive in Mobile with a 10-2 record as well as an 8-0 record in the Sun Belt. They lost to #13 Virginia Tech 26-7 on September 17th in the one game against a ranked opponent they have played this season. With 33.5 points per game on offense and 19.3 points per game on defense, the Arkansas State Red Wolves have a great balance. The Arkansas State Red Wolves furthermore have a two-pronged thread behind center with junior Quarterback Ryan Aplin rushing for 605 yards and 9 rushing Tds. Aplin also has 3,235 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Tds, and a passer rating of 138.5. Senior Running back Derek Lawson is continual behind the snap with 459 Rushing Yards and 3 Tds. Senior WR Dwayne Frampton has had an excellent year with 90 receptions and 1,125 receiving yards with 6 touchdowns. Fellow WR junior Josh Jarboe is a reasonable second option for Aplin with 52 receptions and 707 receiving yards.


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Jan 08 2012

Division I-AA Tournament Game at Pizza Hut Park

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It is not simply the Division I-A colleges getting face time on ESPN, on January seventh the NCAA Division I-AA Championship game is competed at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. The North Dakota State Bison face the Sam Houston Bearkats in a struggle of the two top small colleges in the country. Both the Sam Houston Bearkats and the Bison have steamrolled their opposition all year long and both are additionally coming into play with comparable styles on offense. As the defenses are going to get a workout, expect plenty of running and plenty of first downs by each team. The sports book is having a tough time with this one as the line now is currently at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under set at 46.

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The Bison have set the stage all year coming into play with a 13-1 record and a 7-1 record in the MVC. They put a shellacking on St. Francis on September 9th with a 56-3 beatdown, which saw a 95-yard touchdown run by Sam Ojuri. The Bison average 13.6 points per game on defense and 32.4 points per game on offense. NDSU is steadied behind center by sophomore Quarterback Brock Jensen who comes into play with a 146.35 passer efficiency rating with 2,404 passing yards. The Bison are loaded on the run with sophomore Sam Ojuri who has garnered 1,078 rushing yards. Fellow RB senior DJ McNorton is additionally nearing the 100 mark in rushing yards with 981. Senior WR Warren Holloway has had an excellent year with 75 receptions and 988 yards.

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The Bearkats come in the match with an undefeated record at 14-0 and 7-0 in the Southland Conference. The Sam Houston Bearkats average 14.8 points per game on defense and 39.1 points per game on offense. This offensive powerhouse put on a fireworks display on October 29th in a full dismantling of Lamar University winning 66-0. The Sam Houston Bearkats put up 382 rushing yards with 559 yards of total offense in that contest. Sophomore Quarterback Brian Bell has had a dependable year with 1,954 passing yards as well as an efficiency rating of 165.6. With 1,560 rushing yards and 22 Tds, Sophomore RB Tim Flanders has had a remarkable year. Sophomore WR Richard Sincere is lethal down field and in the backfield with 965 rushing yards and 449 receiving yards.


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Jan 08 2012

Compass Bowl Wagering – Jan 7 SMU Mustangs against Pitt Panthers

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Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Pitt Panthers facing the Mustangs. The Panthers come in after the one-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. After taking the head coaching job at Arizona State, Graham resigned his post on December 14th. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will put on the headset for the Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU enters into play with the threat of the “Death Penalty” passed down in the 1980′s still being referred to today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is currently in his 4th year on the sidelines of SMU. The gambling line has this established at Pittsburgh (-3) with the over-under of 47 points.

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Pittsburgh enters into play with a 6-6 record and also a 4-3 record in the Big East. Winning vs #16 South Florida 44-17 on September 29th, they’ve had one contest vs a rated opponent. Pittsburgh’s offense puts up 25.8 points per game with their defense permitting 22.4 points per game. Junior Qb Tino Sunseri enters into the competition with 2,433 passing yards as well as a passer rating of 124.8. Junior RB Ray Graham has counted 958 rushing yards and 9 Tds to date this year. Sophomore WR Devin Street is Sunseri’s favorite target catching 48 receptions with 2 Tds. Junior WR Mike Shanahan is an amazing 2nd target with 35 receptions and 4 Tds.

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SMU will come in the game with a 7-5 record as well as a 5-3 record in Conference USA. Winning over #20 TCU and losing to #8 Texas A&M and #11 Houston, they’ve gone 1-2 vs rated competitors this year. The Mustangs offense averages 25.7 points per game whilst permitting 24.5 points per game on defense. June Jones has traditional had pass-heavy teams during the past, counting on the run-and-shoot offense to put up huge statistics in offense. This Mustangs team this year has a 1,000 yard rusher, unusual in the Jones’ method. Senior Qb J.J. McDermott with 3,182 passing yards and 16 touchdowns buoys the passing game. Junior RB Zach Line has had an amazing year with 1,224 rushing yards and 17 Tds. Junior WR Darius Johnson with 72 catches and 998 receiving yards and senior WR Cole Beasley with 79 catches and 954 receiving yards steady the Mustangs receivers.


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Jan 08 2012

NCAA Football BCS Championship Wagering – LSU Tigers versus Alabama Crimson Tide

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It all boils down to this as the #1 rated Louisiana State University Tigers take on the #2 rated Crimson Tide in the BCS National Tournament Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January 9th. After winning the national tournament in 2009 and additionally winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003, Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this match. LSU head coach Les Miles is additionally no stranger at this time as he has won the national tournament in 2007. 2 great squads and head coaches meeting on a collision course in what will certainly be an awesome game. The odds makers now have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under established at 40 points.

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The Tigers come into play unbeaten at 13-0 with an 8-0 record in the SEC. They have additionally gone a staggering 8-0 vs rated squads with victories over #3 Oregon, #25 Mississippi State, #16 West Virginia, #17 Florida, #20 Auburn, #2 Alabama, #3 Arkansas, and #14 Georgia. This game is a rematch of the classic November fifth game at Alabama with the Tigers winning in overtime over the Tide 9-6. With 38.5 ppg scored, the Tigers have an awesome offense rated 12th in the nation. LSU’s true weapon is their defense which is rated second in the nation with just 10.5 ppg given up. Senior Qb Jarrett Lee with 1,306 passing yards and a 152.0 rating mans the Tigers passing attack. With each racking up over 700 yards on the ground, the tandem of sophomores Michael Ford and Spencer Ware pace the LSU running attack. CB Tyrann Mathieu concluded fifth in the Heisman contest while nabbing 6 picks and attaining 173 yards off of those picks which rank first in the nation.

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The Crimson Tide come into this match trying to avenge their loss to LSU back in November. With a 7-1 record in the SEC, the Tide has gone 11-1 total. They have gone 4-1 vs the Top 25 this year with victories over #23 Penn State, #14 Arkansas, #12 Florida, and #24 Auburn. Their just loss was the aforementioned game vs LSU in November. The Tide has averaged 36.0 ppg on offense with an outstanding running game. As great as LSU is on defense, the Tide are even better at it ranking first in the nation just allowing a mindboggling 8.8 ppg. The CrimsonTide place the offense in sophomore Qb AJ McCarron’s hands, McCarron has 2,400 passing yards and a 149.8 passer rating. Junior Running back Trent Richardson concluded second in the Heisman whilst attaining 1,583 rushing yards and 20 td’s on the ground.


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Dec 14 2011

NCAA Football Betting – Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl – Golden Panthers against Marshall Thundering Herd

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Dec . 20th signifies the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Golden Panthers facing the Thundering Herd. FIU enters into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. FIU averages 19.4 ppg on defense and 26.3 ppg on offense. FIU furthermore leads the nation in punt return yardage with their return team a constant risk to take it all the way. FIU is directed by fifth-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall enters into play with a 6-6 record that is 2nd in Conference USA. The Marshall Thundering Herd average 22 ppg on offense and a head-scratching 30.2 ppg on defense. Second-year head coach Doc Holliday will direct Marshall.

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The Golden Panthers are directed by senior Qb Wesley Carroll (2,224 yards – 59.7 completion pct – 14 touchdowns / 4 int – 134 rating). The FIU running attack is paced by sophomore Kedrick Rhodes (224 carries – 1,121 yards – 8 tds). The Golden Panthers are directed down the field by senior WR TY Hilton (64 catches – 950 yards – 7 tds) and junior WR Wayne Times (51 catches – 531 yards – 2 tds). TY Hilton is furthermore the main cog behind FIU’s punt return machine returning a punt for a 97-yard touchdown in a 41-7 rout of Florida Atlantic on November 12th.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd are directed under center by freshman Qb Rakeem Cato (1,833 yards – 58.5 completion pct – 13 td’s / 10 int – 125.2 rating). The running game is in able hands with both sophomore RB Tron Martinez (144 carries – 591 yards – 3 tds ) as well as freshman RB Travon Van (132 carries – 529 yards – 3 tds). Stable junior WR Aaron Dobson (42 catches – 587 yards – 10 touchdowns) pacing the Marshall Thundering Herd down the field continues Marshall’s great history of wide outs such as Randy Moss. With the stability of Kedrick Rhodes on the run and the threatening abilities of TY Hilton on punt returns, FIU is seeking to make a point vs Marshall. The Marshall Thundering Herd will have a whole lot on their plate as it seeks to finish the year above .500 by upsetting the Golden Panthers.


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Dec 14 2011

Saturday, December 17 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl – San Diego State Aztecs against Ragin’ Cajuns

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The Louisiana Superdome comes to life on Dec. 17 when the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl starts off. The Aztecs face the Ragin’ Cajuns in a struggle to the finish. The San Diego State Aztecs come into play with an 8-4 record plus a 4-3 record in the MWC. The San Diego State Aztecs average 24.4 points per game on defense and 29.8 points per game on offense. The San Diego State Aztecs are headed by first year head coach Rocky Long. The Ragin’ Cajuns come into New Orleans with an identical 8-4 record and a 6-2 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The Ragin’ Cajuns average 29.8 points per game on defense and 32.3 points per game on offense. Louisiana-Lafayette is headed by first year head coach Mark Hudspeth.

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The San Diego State Aztecs are headed by senior Quarterback Ryan Lindley (2,740 yards – 52.5 completion pct – 20 touchdowns / 8 int – 122.9 rating). Celebrity sophomore RB Ronnie Hillman (287 carries – 1,656 yards – 19 touchdowns) will be leading the running game. Hillman had a 99-yard touchdown run in a losing effort against Wyoming on October 29th. Hillman reminds many of former San Diego State Aztecs standout and newest Nfl Hall Of Famer Marshall Faulk who furthermore ran up and down opposing players in the early 1990′s. Sophomore WR’s Colin Lockett (52 catches – 885 yards – 5 touchdowns) and Gavin Escobar (53 catches – 647 yards – 7 touchdowns) head up the Aztecs’ receiving core.


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The Ragin’ Cajuns are headed by a dual-attack Quarterback, junior Blaine Gautier (2,488 passing yards – 63.2 completion pct – 20 touchdowns / 5 int – 150.3 rating – 464 rushing yards – 3 rushing touchdowns). The Ragin’ Cajuns rushing attack is headed by freshman RB Alonzo Harris (149 carries – 638 yards – 8 td’s). The wide outs are headed by the competent pair of juniors Javone Lawson (54 catches – 899 yards – 6 touchdowns) and Harry Peoples (53 catches – 647 yards – 1 td). The Ragin’ Cajuns defense will have their hands full in trying to contain Ronnie Hillman on the ground. Both defenses will definitely get a workout in this shootout of two great teams. The two-way risk of Gautier versus the ground game of Hillman will be displayed. Both teams will want to put a lot of points on the board in this classic.


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Dec 14 2011

NCAA Football Wagering – Gildan New Mexico Bowl Wyoming Cowboys vs . Temple Owls on Dec 17th

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Dec 17 is marked on the calendar for the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Temple Owls battle against the Wyoming Cowboys in this clash of 2 fantastic squads. The Temple Owls come into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record, which is good for second in the MAC. Coming in 3rd in the Mountain West Conference, the Wyoming Cowboys furthermore have an 8-4 record with a 5-2 record. With near-identical records, this match should demonstrate to go right down to the last whistle. Temple enters into the game averaging 30.1 points per game on offense with a stellar 13.8 points per game on defense which rates 3rd in the country. s the Wyoming Cowboys average 27 points per game on both sides of the ball.

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The Temple Owls are directed behind center by senior Quarterback Chester Stewart (743 passing yards – 65.1 completion pct – 2 td / 2 int – 143.4 rating). The Temple Owls do the highest harm on the ground, nevertheless, which is directed by juniors RB Bernard Pierce (248 carries – 1,381 yards – 25 tds) and RB Matt Brown (142 carries – 867 yards – 5 tds). The receiving core is directed by seniors Evan Rodriguez (33 catches – 427 yards – 2 tds) and Joe Jones (27 catches – 296 yards – 3 tds). First year head coach Steve Addazio directs the Temple Owls from the sidelines.

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The Wyoming Cowboys are directed by freshman Quarterback Brett Smith (2,495 passing yards – 60.5 completion pct – 18 td / 8 int – 126.2 rating). The Wyoming Cowboys running attack is a 2-pronged tactic with junior RB Alvester Alexander (145 carries – 678 yards – 6 tds) and Quarterback Brett Smith (123 carries – 645 yards – 10 tds) displaying his two-way threat behind center. The Wyoming Cowboys have a squad effort in wide outs with 5 participants having over 30 catches this year. Sophomore WR Robert Herron (40 catches – 346 yards – 3 tds) and junior WR Chris McNeill (42 catches – 504 yards – 4 tds) are the leading 2 risks downfield. Senior WR Mazi Ogbonna (39 catches – 430 yards – 3 tds) and freshman WR’s Dominic Rufran (35 catches – 378 yards – 2 tds) and Josh Doctson (32 catches – 361 yards – 4 tds) are furthermore serious past the marker. The Wyoming Cowboys are being directed for the third year in a row by head coach Dave Christensen.


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Dec 14 2011

Sat, Dec 17 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

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An “A-Peelin’” match comes to Boise, Idaho on December 17th when the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl kicks off with the Bobcats taking on the Aggies. The Bobcats come into play with a 9-4 record and a 6-2 record, that is first in the MAC. The Ohio Bobcats average 31 points per game on offense and 22.1 points per game on defense. Winning five of their last 6 matches, Ohio has performed nicely in the second half of the season. The Ohio Bobcats are headed by former Nebraska coach and Tom Osborne protégé Frank Solich who is in his Seventh year as Ohio head coach. The Aggies come into Boise with a 7-5 record and a 5-2 record that is 2nd in the WAC. As is typical of the showdown nature of the WAC, the Aggies average 34.5 points per game on offense and 28.3 points per game on defense. Utah State has also been on a streak as recently winning their last five matches. Second year coach Gary Andersen is directing the Aggies.

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Being headed by an alternative-loving head coach, the Ohio Bobcats are headed under center by the threatening sophomore Qb Tyler Tettleton (3,086 passing yards – 627 rushing yards – 63.6 completion pct – 26 passing tds / 10 int – 147.6 rating – 9 rushing tds) who is as a lot of a menace to run as to pass. Senior RB Donte Harden (172 carries – 939 yards – 2 tds) heads up the running game with seniors LaVon Brazill (64 catches – 1,042 yards – 10 tds) and Riley Dunlop (40 catches – 551 yards – 6 tds) being fave targets of Tettleton’s down the field.

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The Aggies are headed by freshman Qb Chuckie Keeton (1,200 yards – 60.9 completion pct – 11 td’s / 2 int – 137.4 rating) with junior Qb Adam Kennedy (909 yards – 70.7 completion pct – 10 td’s / 4 int – 180.8 rating) being a effective backup. The dual attack of junior Robert Turbin (229 carries – 1,416 yards – 19 td’s) and senior Michael Smith (102 carries – 713 yards – 7 td’s) assure that Utah State’s running game is in respectable hands. Senior WR Matt Austin (34 catches – 465 yards – 6 td’s) and junior WR Stanley Morrison (25 catches – 416 yards – 3 td’s) head up the Aggies’ wide outs.


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Dec 14 2011

Sat, December 10 SWAC title game

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On December 10th, 2011 in Birmingham, Alabama, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) plays its championship game. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs battle against the Grambling State Tigers in what is guaranteed to be a real donnybrook at Legion Field. The Bulldogs come into play with a 8-3 record along with a 7-2 record in the SWAC. Winning 8 of their last 9 matches, they have been on a tear all year. The Bulldogs average 20.6 points per game on offense and 18.7 points per game on defense. The Bulldogs are headed by 10th year head coach Anthony Jones. The Grambling State Tigers come into play with a 6-4 record and a 5-3 record in the SWAC. The Grambling State Tigers are furthermore on a hot streak winning their last 5 matches this year. The Grambling State Tigers average 22 points per game on defense and 23.2 points per game on offense. Nfl icon Doug Williams who’s in his first year of his 2nd stint in coaching Grambling State will be leading the Grambling State Tigers.

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The Bulldogs are headed behind center by dual-threat junior Quarterback Deaunte Mason (1,814 passing yards – 682 rushing yards – 48.2 completion pct – 10 passing td’s / 6 int – 106.1 passing rating – 3 rushing td’s). Junior RB Kaderius Lacey (254 carries – 1,154 yards – 7 td’s) is the principal man behind Mason taking the carries. Junior WR G’Alonzo Milton (26 catches – 337 yards – 8 td’s) and Redshirt freshman WR Montarius Smith (43 catches – 617 yards) and bring up the rest of the Alabama A&M attack.

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The Grambling State Tigers have two capable QBs in sophomore Frank Rivers (967 yards – 48.2 completion pct – 10 touchdown / 10 int – 130.9 rating) and freshman D.J. Williams (575 yards – 47.9 completion pct – 7 touchdown / 4 int – 113.96 rating). Sophomore RB Dawrence Roberts (128 carries – 846 yards – 6 td’s) leads the Grambling State running attack. The receiving core is headed by seniors Damian Jefferson (12 catches – 208 yards – 4 td’s) and Mario Louis (36 catches – 756 yards – 12 td’s).

Ego will be at stake here as these two superpowers clash with the Bulldogs competing with Doug Williams’ troops. One can bet that somewhere in the stadium or perhaps above it, Eddie Robinson will be looking on with delight.


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