Saturday, October 4, 2014

Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins

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On Saturday, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (1-3) will attempt to snap their current three-game losing streak when they take on the Colorado State Rams (3-1).

Tulsa played pretty well in their game against Texas State last weekend, but they ended up losing 37-34 in three overtimes. They did have 434 total yards in that game, but their defense wasn't able to force any turnovers.

The Golden Hurricane have one of the worst defenses in the country right now after giving up 42.5 points per game through their first four games. Wide receiver Keevan Lucas has been solid for Tulsa so far this year by catching 37 passes for 439 yards and five touchdowns. Quarterback Dane Evans has passed for 1,145 yards this season with eight touchdowns, but he's also already thrown seven interceptions.

Last Saturday, Colorado State won their second game in a row when they outscore Boston College 10-0 in the fourth quarter and pulled off a 24-21 comeback win. The Rams gave up 239 rushing yards in that game, but they ended up outgaining Boston College 430-408.

The Rams are 18th in the country in passing right now with 322 passing yards per game. Quarterback Garrett Grayson has thrown for 1,261 of those yards with 10 touchdown passes and four interceptions. Sophomore wide receiver Rashard Higgins has caught 28 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends

Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 1-3-0 Against the Spread

Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 4-0-0 against the Over/Under

Colorado State Rams Betting Trends

Colorado State Rams are 3-1-0 Against the Spread

Colorado State Rams are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

09/28/14 WR Derek Patterson Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Colorado State
09/22/14 DT Jesse Brubaker Eye out indefinitely

Colorado State Rams

09/28/14 WR Joe Hansley Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Tulsa
09/28/14 TE Kivon Cartwright Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Tulsa
09/23/14 C Jake Bennett Knee out for season
08/21/14 OL Jordan Finley Knee out indefinitely
08/21/14 OL Mason Hathaway Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Colorado

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