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Bryant vs Florida International : Broadcast info, betting lines, breakdown
Bryant vs Florida International hosts Bryant at 6 p.m. Thursday in the season opener. Here is a breakdown of the matchup.

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How to watch No. 11 Bryant vs Florida International
When: 6 p.m. Thursday

Where: Riccardo Silva Stadium, Miami, FL

TV: FS1 (Cox 67/HD 728, DirecTV 219, Dish 150, U-verse 652/HD 1652)

Radio: KXXY-FM 96.1

Line: Cowboys by 20.5

Over/under: 58.5

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Scouting Central Michigan
2021 Record: 9-4, 6-2 Mid-American Conference

Best player: Sophomore running back Lew Nichols III had a breakout 2021, leading the Football Bowl Subdivision with 1,848 rushing yards and 142.2 rushing yards per game. He led the nation with 341 carries and was ninth nationally with 16 rushing touchdowns. The Chippewas will get him the football often, even with experienced quarterback Daniel Richardson returning. Things run through Nichols, so the Cowboys’ run defense will be key.

The case for Central Michigan: The two teams have not met since 2016 — and that controversial win for Central Michigan will stick with the Cowboys forever — and an upset is entirely possible. If the Chippewas, a very physical team, can get Nichols going in a big way, things can get super interesting. That would keep the ball away from OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders and Co. But Central Michigan’s defense will be put under heavy pressure by the Cowboys’ up-tempo attack offensively.

The case for OSU: The Cowboys are healthier than they were a year ago at this point when they struggled to beat Missouri State. That’s perhaps the best news to come out of fall camp. They were without Sanders along with several other key players, nearly crippling the offensive gameplan. With a mostly healthy roster, the Cowboys’ strength, talent and depth should take over and pull away

UCF vs South Carolina State Prediction, Game Preview

UCF vs South Carolina State prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 1, Thursday, September 1

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UCF vs South Carolina State How To Watch

Date: Thursday, September 1
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Bounce House, Orlando, FL
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: UCF (0-0), South Carolina State (0-0)
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UCF vs South Carolina State Game Preview

Why South Carolina State Will Win

This is a very, very, dangerous Bulldog team that’s as strongly coached as anyone on the UCF slate.

Head coach Buddy Pough has another strong team that’s going to be in the mix for the MEAC title – QB Corey Fields, RB Kendrell Flowers, and WRs Shaquan Davis and Will Vereen are all dangerous – the defense has the front that can get into the backfield and the playmakers to take the ball away.

This should be an improved UCF team, but it’s filling in some spots up front, it needs to transfers to play big roles on a defense that needs to step up at linebacker, and …

Why UCF Will Win

UCF’s running game is going to be a problem.

The offensive front that wasn’t great in pass protection is build to blast away, and it has a healthy and ready-to-roll Isaiah Bowser at running back and Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee who can move.

The Knights aren’t going to take a ton of big chances here. Yes, South Carolina State will be solid this year on the defensive front, but it should wear down a bit as the game goes on.

On the other side, be shocked if the UCF defense that was decent last year isn’t a whole lot better. Yes, it’s relying on new parts to improve and add depth, but it won’t get pushed too much. The Bulldog O has talent, but it’s going to need to take a slew of chances to get things moving deep.

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What’s Going To Happen

South Carolina State will bring the effort, and it’s going to be a tough out, but UCF will take over up front with a 200-yard rushing day. The ground game will take over after the D comes up with a whole slew of third down stops.

There will be a mid-game lull that allows the Bulldogs to make a little noise, but UCF will pull away in the fourth quarter to make the final score look worse than the game will be – at least for about 2.5 quarters.

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UCF vs South Carolina State Prediction, Line

UCF 45, South Carolina State 16
Line: TBA, o/u: TBA
ATS Confidence out of 5: TBD

UCF vs South Carolina State Must See Rating: 1.5
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Tennessee Volunteers vs. Ball State Cardinals live stream, TV channel, start time, odds | Week 1

The Tennessee Volunteers will host the Ball State Cardinals on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.

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Tennessee ranked 100th in total defense last season (421.7 yards allowed per game), but it played really well on the other side of the ball, ranking ninth-best in the FBS with 474.8 total yards per game. Ball State was a bottom-25 offense last season, ranking 21st-worst with 338.3 yards per game. On defense, it ranked 97th in the FBS (419.4 yards allowed per game).

Below we dig deep into all of the details you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.

Tennessee vs Ball State: Live Streaming Info, TV Channel & Game Time

• Game Day: Thursday, September 1, 2022
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Stadium: Neyland Stadium
• TV Channel: SECN
• Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

Tennessee vs Ball State Betting Lines

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• Spread Favorite: Tennessee (-34.5)
• Moneyline: Tennessee (-10000), Ball State (+2167)
• Total: 68 Points

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Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia odds, spread, line: 2022 college football picks, Week 1 predictions

College Football Power Index picks, prediction for Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia

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For the first time in a decade, the Backyard Brawl is back as Pittsburgh and West Virginia renew their rivalry in Week 1 of the college football schedule.

Pitt comes in as defending ACC champions while West Virginia hopes to make some noise in the Big 12, but both teams have changed a lot during the offseason.

What do the experts think of the matchup between the Panthers and the Mountaineers? Let’s see how the ESPN computer predicted the game.

Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia football prediction

Football Power Index is siding with Pittsburgh, which has a 78.1 percent chance of victory against the Mountaineers in the opener.

By contrast, West Virginia has a 21.9 percent chance to upset its rival.

The bookmakers are siding with Pitt, which comes into the game as a slight 7.5 point favorite over the Mountaineers on Saturday.

FPI rates Pittsburgh as the No. 19 team in its initial college football rankings, good for third in the ACC behind leader Clemson and runner-up Miami.

Pitt is projected to win 8.8 games by the ESPN computer, with a 1.5 percent shot at making the College Football Playoff.

West Virginia came in at No. 51 in the first FPI football rankings, second to last in the Big 12 ahead of Kansas, projected to win 5.1 games on the year.

College Football Power Index

ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) college football rankings are a measure of team strength that predicts a team’s future performance.

Rankings and scores predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of a team’s season, using a combination of analytics, including scores to date, quality of opponents, and a team’s schedule.

College football rankings

According to AP Top 25 poll

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Georgia
4. Clemson
5. Notre Dame
6. Texas A&M
7. Utah
8. Michigan
9. Oklahoma
10. Baylor
11. Oregon
12. Oklahoma State
13. NC State
14. USC
15. Michigan State
16. Miami
17. Pittsburgh
18. Wisconsin
19. Arkansas
20. Kentucky
21. Ole Miss
22. Wake Forest
23. Cincinnati
24. Houston
25. BYU

For the first time in a decade, the Backyard Brawl is back as Pittsburgh and West Virginia renew their rivalry in Week 1 of the college football schedule.

Akron vs St. Francis (PA): Broadcast info, betting lines, breakdown
Akron vs St. Francis (PA) hosts Akron at 6 p.m. Thursday in the season opener. Here is a breakdown of the matchup.

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How to watch No. 11 Akron vs St. Francis (PA)
When: 5 p.m. Thursday

Where: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater

TV: FS1 (Cox 67/HD 728, DirecTV 219, Dish 150, U-verse 652/HD 1652)

Radio: KXXY-FM 96.1

Line: Cowboys by 20.5

Over/under: 58.5

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Scouting Central Michigan
2021 Record: 9-4, 6-2 Mid-American Conference

Best player: Sophomore running back Lew Nichols III had a breakout 2021, leading the Football Bowl Subdivision with 1,848 rushing yards and 142.2 rushing yards per game. He led the nation with 341 carries and was ninth nationally with 16 rushing touchdowns. The Chippewas will get him the football often, even with experienced quarterback Daniel Richardson returning. Things run through Nichols, so the Cowboys’ run defense will be key.

The case for Central Michigan: The two teams have not met since 2016 — and that controversial win for Central Michigan will stick with the Cowboys forever — and an upset is entirely possible. If the Chippewas, a very physical team, can get Nichols going in a big way, things can get super interesting. That would keep the ball away from OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders and Co. But Central Michigan’s defense will be put under heavy pressure by the Cowboys’ up-tempo attack offensively.

The case for OSU: The Cowboys are healthier than they were a year ago at this point when they struggled to beat Missouri State. That’s perhaps the best news to come out of fall camp. They were without Sanders along with several other key players, nearly crippling the offensive gameplan. With a mostly healthy roster, the Cowboys’ strength, talent and depth should take over and pull away

Oklahoma State football vs. Central Michigan: Broadcast info, betting lines, breakdown

No. 11 Oklahoma State hosts Central Michigan at 6 p.m. Thursday in the season opener. Here is a breakdown of the matchup.

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How to watch No. 11 Oklahoma State vs. Central Michigan

When: 6 p.m. Thursday

Where: Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater

TV: FS1 (Cox 67/HD 728, DirecTV 219, Dish 150, U-verse 652/HD 1652)

Radio: KXXY-FM 96.1

Line: Cowboys by 20.5

Over/under: 58.5

Oklahoma State football from A to Z: Everything you need to know about the 2022 Cowboys

Scouting Central Michigan

2021 Record: 9-4, 6-2 Mid-American Conference

Best player: Sophomore running back Lew Nichols III had a breakout 2021, leading the Football Bowl Subdivision with 1,848 rushing yards and 142.2 rushing yards per game. He led the nation with 341 carries and was ninth nationally with 16 rushing touchdowns. The Chippewas will get him the football often, even with experienced quarterback Daniel Richardson returning. Things run through Nichols, so the Cowboys’ run defense will be key.

The case for Central Michigan: The two teams have not met since 2016 — and that controversial win for Central Michigan will stick with the Cowboys forever — and an upset is entirely possible. If the Chippewas, a very physical team, can get Nichols going in a big way, things can get super interesting. That would keep the ball away from OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders and Co. But Central Michigan’s defense will be put under heavy pressure by the Cowboys’ up-tempo attack offensively.

The case for OSU: The Cowboys are healthier than they were a year ago at this point when they struggled to beat Missouri State. That’s perhaps the best news to come out of fall camp. They were without Sanders along with several other key players, nearly crippling the offensive gameplan. With a mostly healthy roster, the Cowboys’ strength, talent and depth should take over and pull away