Texas A&M at Miami-FL:

The game will be the first road test of the year for the Aggies and only the second-ever meeting between the two schools.  Miami is just 3-8 in its last 11 games against ranked opponents and 2-9 ATS vs teams with a winning record.

Texas A&M can run the ball very, very well.  They have Hummer-sized Javorskie Lane and fleet-of-foot Mike Goodson.  The Aggie quarterback is tough Stephen McGee.  McGee is not a great pure passer but he did finally step it up in their last game versus Louisiana-Monroe throwing for over 200 yards for the first time this year.  Future NFL star tight end Martellus Bennett with his 6'7" frame should be grabbing his share of McGee tosses.

Miami's strength on defense is against the run and will obviously be challenged tonight.  They do have size on the defensive line and allowed only 116 yards against Oklahoma with a 2.6 yards per carry average. 

Miami quarterback senior Kyle Wright has regained his starting position but the position remains a Hurricane weakness.  Miami averages just 22 points a game, and is 99^th in the country in total offense.  Except for their pounding by Oklahoma, the Canes have played Marshall and Florida International. 

With such an anemic offense, I have a small lean to the UNDER tonight.  I believe A&M Coach Dennis Franchione will be conservative on the road looking for the running attack to wear down the Cane defense.  The humid weather and heat should not be a factor against the Aggies as they are used to such conditions in College Station, TX.

I also have a small lean to Texas A&M as Miami has been very offensively challenged.  The Aggies have more offensive weapons but the fact that they were outgained earlier this year by Montana State and Fresno State is a concern.  Also, A&M's poor showing over the years as a road underdog under Franchione and also in their first road game of the season is keeping me from making this a Premium Pick.