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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) will visit the Lousiana Tech Bulldogs (3-3) on Thursday night. Western Kentucky beat down the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31-10 last Thursday. The Hilltoppers’ defense allowed just ten points despite allowing 373 yards of offense. Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech took down the UTEP Miners 24-10. Special teams came up big for the Bulldogs, with wideout Smoke Harris taking a punt 67 yards to the endzone. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine Western Kentucky -6.5 -105 O59.5 -110 -235 Louisiana Tech +6.5 -115 U59.5 -110 +190 ** Odds…

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The New Mexico State Aggies (2-3) will host the Florida International Panthers (3-2) in Week 6. FIU got destroyed in last Saturday’s contest 38-6 to the Liberty Flames. The Panthers posted just 211 yards of offense in the loss. Meanwhile, New Mexico State fell apart late in a 20-17 loss to the Hawaii Warriors. Hawaii scored the final 17 points of the game, while the Aggies went scoreless in the second half. Florida International Panthers vs. New Mexico State Aggies Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine FIU +6.5 -111 O49 -112 +190 New Mexico State -6.5 -109 U49…

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On Wednesday night, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-1) will visit the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-4). Jacksonville State took down Sam Houston State 35-28 in overtime in their previous matchup. The Gamecocks finished the game on a 28-7 run, earning their second win in conference play. Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee fell to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 31-10 last Thursday. The Blue Raiders lost a fumble and threw two picks in the defeat. Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine Jacksonville State +3 -110 O52 -110 +124 Middle Tennessee -3 -110 U52 -110…

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The (#11) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-1) will visit the (#17) Duke Blue Devils (4-0) on Saturday night. Notre Dame is fresh off a heartbreaking 17-14 home loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes scored from one yard out with one second remaining against an Irish defense with only ten defenders on the field. Meanwhile, Duke is off to a 4-0 start and squashed UConn 41-7 in Week 4. The Blue Devils house a top-50 rushing offense and a top-25 passing defense. Their most impressive win was a convincing 28-7 victory over a then-ranked Clemson Tigers squad. #11 Notre…

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The (#3) Texas Longhorns (4-0) will host the (#24) Kansas Jayhawks (4-0) this Saturday. Kansas has taken care of business early, including earning home wins against Illinois and BYU to start the season undefeated. The Jayhawks house one of the best rushing attacks in not just the Big 12 but the country. Meanwhile, Texas steamrolled Baylor 38-6 in last Saturday’s victory. The Longhorns’ most impressive win of the season came in early September on the road against the Alabama Crimson Tide. #24 Kansas Jayhawks vs. #3 Texas Longhorns Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine Kansas +16 -110 O60.5…

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The (#20) Ole Miss Rebels (3-1) will host the (#13) LSU Tigers (3-1) on Saturday night. LSU has won three straight games after dropping their season opener to top-ranked Florida State, including taking down Arkansas in last Saturday’s victory, 34-31. The Tigers’ offense remained high-caliber, recording 509 yards in the win. Meanwhile, Ole Miss suffered their first season loss in Week 4, falling to conference foe Alabama 24-10. The Rebels’ rushing attack was stymied, tallying just 56 yards on the ground in defeat. #13 LSU Tigers vs. #20 Ole Miss Rebels Beavers Odds and Match Details Team Spread Total MoneyLine…

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The NFL released their Players of the Month winners early today, headlined by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taking home the offensive award in the AFC. San Francisco 49ers star back Christian McCaffrey earned the honors in the NFC. A pair of pass rushers won the DPOTM awards, while a kicker and punter were the honorees for special teams. The rookies also are headlined for the monthly awards, with C.J. Stroud clearing the field on the offensive side. https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1707425896406098270 Offensive Players of the Month: Tua and CMC take home POTM honors in September Tua Tagovailoa has had a monster start…

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The NFL Players of the Week were released earlier today, with Jets punt returner Xavier Gipson headlining the list. Gipson took home the special teams POTW honors in the AFC, while Eagles kicker Jake Elliot was the special teams winner in the NFC. The Offensive Player of the Week Awards went to the 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk and Dolphins signal caller Tua Tagovailoa. The defensive standouts were new Falcons safety Jessie Bates and the second Jet on the list, Jordan Whitehead. https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1701989313913733461 Offensive Players of the Week: Tua goes bonkers in a thrilling win over LAC San Francisco 49ers wide receiver…

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The New York Jets have been one of the most talked about teams this offseason, and for good reason. After posting top-five numbers in nearly every significant defensive team statistic in 2023 but struggling drastically on offense, they did what most franchises dream of doing but rarely do. They went out and landed an MVP quarterback via trade. The Jets, who have had just one passer in history to throw more than 30 touchdowns in a season (Ryan Fitzpatrick in 2015), secured four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers in what has been considered a theft. For a 2023 first, second, and sixth-round…

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Does Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson finally have all the tools at his disposal to return to his MVP form? The buzz surrounding the Ravens heading into the 2023 season is their revamped and rejuvenated skill position group. They burned a first-round pick on Boston College speedster Zay Flowers and inked star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a contract. Health has also been a storyline surrounding Baltimore this offseason, with not just Lamar looking 100% but the offensive line heading into Week 1 at full force. So if the Ravens signal caller can’t win this season, what does that…

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