2009 College Football Week 6 Betting Recap: Who Covered, Who Didn’t

Last Updated on October 12, 2009 11:17 am by drew

NCAAFB Week 6 Recap

The sixth week of the 2009 NCAA Football Season had plenty of betting upsets and close calls.

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Vols stun Georgia

Tennessee was a 1-5-point favorite at home against

Georgia on Saturday according to online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com. The Bulldogs had 83 percent of the public bets but the Volunteers put a sound 45-19 beating on

Georgia to give Lane Kiffin his first SEC victory as a head coach.
Tennessee out-gained

Georgia 472-241 in the game and had 310 rushing yards to get the sizeable victory.

Gators win with Tebow

LSU was getting 7.5 points at home when it hosted No. 1 Florida on Saturday. 61 percent of public bets went with the Tigers to cover, but Tim Tebow did just enough to lead the Gators to a 13-3 victory over the LSU. It was

Florida’s defense that really led the way to the victory, as it held LSU to just 162 yards of offense, including just 96 yards passing. Tebow finished with 134 yards and a touchdown passing.

Buckeyes wins and cover

Ohio
State was giving up 16 points at home to

Wisconsin on Saturday. 76 percent of public bets went with the Badgers +16 on the road, but

Ohio
State narrowly covered, winning 31-13. The Badgers had chances to score, but two key interceptions by quarterback Scott Tolzien ended those scoring chances and allowed

Ohio
State to cover the spread.

Auburn falls in top 25 debut

Auburn had just cracked into the top 25 last week and was giving up 2 points on the road at

Arkansas. 68 percent of public bets liked the Tigers to win by more than two, but
Auburn was not up to the challenge, as

Arkansas racked up 495 yards of offense to beat the Tigers 44-23. Ryan Mallett threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for a touchdown as well to lead the Razorbacks.

College Football Week 4 Notable Results:

Team               Score   Odds    Bet Final

Auburn              23         -1.5      Over: 67

Arkansas           44         64        Cover: +22.5

Michigan St        24         -4        Cover: +6

Illinois               14         55        Under: 38

Georgia             19         -1.5      Over: 64

Tennessee         45         46        Cover: +26.5

Oklahoma St      36         -5        Over: 67

Texas A&M        31         60.5      Push

Bowling Green   36         -1.5      Over: 71

Kent St              35         54        Cover: +.5

Wisconsin          13         +16      Under: 44

Ohio St              31         46        Cover: +2

Baylor               7          +27.5    Cover: +1.5

Oklahoma          33         51.5     Under: 40

Florida               13         -7.5      Cover: +2.5

LSU                   3          45.5      Under: 16

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Posted: 10/12/09 11:17AM ET