Author: Alec Musa

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Alec is a sports writer from Phoenix, Arizona, who specializes in football. Before taking on his current role at Gridiron Heroics, Alec worked for Sportskeeda in the same role. He covers the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Florida State Seminoles, and Michigan Wolverines.

The (#20) Kentucky Wildcats (5-0) and the (#1) Georgia Bulldogs (5-0) will clash on Saturday night. Kentucky ran wild in their 33-14 win over a then-ranked Florida Gators squad in Week 5. Running back Ray Davis scampered for 280 yards and three scores on 26 carries. Meanwhile, Georgia survived a scare from the Auburn Tigers on the road 27-20. Quarterback Carson Beck hit superstar tight end Brock Bowers for the eventual game-winning touchdown with 2:52 remaining in the fourth quarter. (#20) Kentucky Wildcats vs. (#1) Georgia Bulldogs Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total ML (#20) Kentucky +14.5 -110 O47.5…

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The (#10) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-1) will face off against the (#25) Louisville Cardinals (5-0) on Saturday night. After losing a heartbreaker to Ohio State two weeks ago, Notre Dame bounced back with a dramatic 21-14 win over a previously undefeated Duke Blue Devils squad in Week 5. Quarterback Sam Hartman and the Irish went on a 12-play, 97-yard drive in the winning minutes of the game, capped by the game-winning touchdown run from running back Audric Estime. Meanwhile, Louisville survived the N.C. State Wolfpack 13-10 in last Saturday’s win. The Cardinals were elite on defense, holding the Wolfpack…

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The UConn Huskies (0-5) will visit the Rice Owls (3-2) on Saturday afternoon. UConn fell apart in last week’s 34-33 defeat at the hands of the Utah State Aggies. The Huskies blew a 17-point lead, including missing a game-tying PAT with 40 seconds remaining in the loss. Meanwhile, Rice took down the East Carolina Pirates 24-17 in Week 5. The Owls pulled off the home victory despite rushing for just 37 yards. UConn Huskies vs. Rice Owls Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total ML UConn +9.5 -110 O47 -110 +285 Rice -9.5 -110 U47 -108 -365 Fixture: UConn vs.…

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The Syracuse Orange (4-1) will visit the (#14) North Carolina Tar Heels (4-0) on Saturday afternoon. Syracuse fell flat against the Clemson Tigers 31-14 in last Saturday’s loss. The Orange struggled mightily on offense, losing two fumbles, throwing an interception, and getting sacked five times in the loss. Meanwhile, North Carolina went on the road and beat the Pittsburgh Panthers 41-24. Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye played like a potential first-round pick, throwing for 296 yards and a score on 22-of-30 passing. Syracuse Orange vs. (#14) North Carolina Tar Heels Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total ML Syracuse +10…

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The Colorado Buffaloes (3-2) will host the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-4) on Saturday night. Colorado has dropped back-to-back games, most recently falling to the USC Trojans 48-41. However, Colorado made things interesting, scoring the final 21 points of the contest but falling just short after a failed onside kick attempt with under two minutes remaining. Meanwhile, Arizona State is falling apart, losing four straight, including dropping last Saturday’s game against the Cal Golden Bears, 24-21. The Sun Devils ran for 68 yards on 29 carries in the loss. Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Odds and Match Details…

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The (#17) Miami (FL) Hurricanes (4-0) will play host to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-3) on Saturday night. In last Saturday’s contest, Georgia Tech fell to the Bowling Green Falcons 38-27. The Yellow Jackets were outscored 31-6 between the second and third quarters. Meanwhile, Miami (FL) enjoyed a bye in Week 5 after blowing the doors off Temple 41-7 two weeks prior. The Hurricanes held Temple to just 11 rushing yards on 16 carries in the win. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. (#17) Miami (FL) Hurricanes Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total ML Georgia Tech +19.5 -110 O57.5…

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The Bowling Green Falcons (2-3) and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (4-1) will meet on Saturday afternoon. Bowling Green took down Georgia Tech 38-27 in last Saturday’s contest. The Falcons outscored GT 31-6 between the second and third quarters. Meanwhile, Miami (OH) blew out Kent State 23-3 in Week 5. Miami held Kent State to just 206 yards of offense while sacking the quarterback seven times. Bowling Green Falcons vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total ML Bowling Green +9 -110 O44.5 -110 +290 Miami (OH) -9 -110 U44.5 -108 -380 Fixture: Bowling Green @ Miami (OH)…

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The Arkansas Razorbacks (2-3) will face the (#16) Ole Miss Rebels (4-1) on Saturday night. Arkansas has struggled to start SEC play, losing both their first games, including last Saturday’s defeat to the Texas A&M Aggies, 34-22. The Razorbacks mustered just 174 total yards in the loss. Meanwhile, Ole Miss took down the LSU Tigers 55-49 in a shootout. The Rebels outscored the Tigers 21-7 in the fourth quarter. Arkansas Razorbacks vs. (#16) Ole Miss Rebels Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine Arkansas +11 -109 O62.5 -112 +320 Ole Miss -11 -111 U62.5 -108 -455 ** Odds Subject…

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The UCF Knights (3-2) will face off against the Kansas Jayhawks (4-1) on Saturday afternoon. After starting the season 3-0, UCF has dropped back-to-back games, including a heartbreaking 36-35 loss to the Baylor Bears. The Knights were outscored 26-0 in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Kansas dropped their first game of the season last Saturday, a 40-14 drumming at the hands of the Texas Longhorns. The Jayhawks passed for just 136 yards without starting quarterback Jalon Daniels. The signal-caller is questionable for Saturday’s tilt against UCF. UCF Knights vs. Kansas Jayhawks Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine UCF -1…

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The Vanderbilt Commodores (2-4) will visit the Florida Gators (3-2) on Saturday afternoon. Vanderbilt is sliding, losing four straight, including falling to the Missouri Tigers 38-21 in last Saturday’s contest. The Commodores got lit up on defense, allowing 395 passing yards and four scores to Missouri quarterback Brady Cook. Meanwhile, the then #22 Florida Gators fell to the Kentucky Wildcats last Saturday 33-14. Kentucky’s Ray Davis took 26 carries for 280 yards and three scores against the Gators. Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Florida Gators Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine Vanderbilt +19 -110 O52 -110 +700 Florida -19 -110…

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