2009 College Football Week 8 Betting Recap: Who Covered, Who Didn’t

Last Updated on October 25, 2009 6:56 pm by drew

CFB Week 8 Recap

The eighth week of the 2009 NCAA Football Season saw a number of top-ranked teams survive near upsets.

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Tide blocks

Tennessee upset
Tennesse was getting 14 points on the road against No. 1 Alabama on Saturday according to odds makers from online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com. 58 percent of the public bets went with

Alabama, but the Volunteers covered in a 12-10 loss, and nearly won.
Tennessee kicker Daniel Lincoln attempted a 44-yard field goal to end the game, but it was blocked by

Alabama’s Terrence Cody to give the Tide the win.

Tennessee had a betting line of +500 in the game.
Hawkeyes win on final play
Despite being unbeaten
Iowa was a 2-point underdog at

Michigan
State on Saturday night. The Spartans had 81 percent of the public bets and led
Iowa 13-9 in the final minute of the game, only to see Ricky Stanzi find Marvin McNutt for a 7-yard touchdown pass as time expired to give

Iowa the win and cover the spread.

Iowa is now 8-0 for the first time in school history.
Trojans survive late
Oregon
State rally
USC was a 21-point favorite at home against

Oregon
State, a team that had the Trojans number in recent history. 53 percent of public bets went with the Beavers, who found themselves down 42-23 in the fourth quarter and looking as if they may not cover. But, two scoring drives in the middle of the fourth got

Oregon
State within six of USC. The Trojans manage to hold off

Oregon
State for a 42-36 win, but the Beavers easily covered.
Tigers stun
Miami

Miami was a 7-point favorite at home against ACC opponent, Clemson. The Hurricanes had 81 percent of the public bets in this game, but the Tigers were an issue for

Miami from the opening kick. C.J. Spiller rushed for 81 yards and had 104 yards receiving with a touchdown to lead Clemson to a 40-37 overtime win over the Hurricanes. Clemson had a betting line of +170 for Saturday’s game.
College Football Week 8 Notable Results:
Team               Score   Odds    Bet Final

Illinois               14         +10.5    Cover: +0.5

Purdue              24         55         Under: 38

Arkansas           17         +7        Under: 47

Mississippi         30         53.5      Cover: +6

Ball State          29         -2.5      Over: 56

E. Michigan        27         43.5      Cover: +0.5

Clemson            40         +4        Cover: +7

Miami                37         42         Over: 77

Oklahoma          35         -8.5      Cover: +13.5

Kansas              13         54         Under: 48

Tennessee         10         +14      Cover: +1.5

Alabama            12         41.5      Under: 22

Iowa                 15         +2        Cover: +4

Michigan St.       13         42         Under: 28

TCU                  38         -2.5      Cover: +28.5

BYU                  7          51.5       Under: 45

Oregon St.        36         +21      Cover: +15

USC                 42        51.5     Over: 78
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Posted: 10/25/09 6:56PM ET