As the population in the world of undefeated football teams continues to dwindle, the pressure begins to mount for those who have been fortunate enough to remain unscathed to this point.  With only 17 such residents remaining on the College (15) and NFL (2) fronts, it will be interesting to see how many manage to stay alive this weekend.

Listed below are six of the top games on tap this weekend. Funeral directors nationwide will be on call.  Let's see how many of the these teams will need to order up a hearse or whether they will continue to avoid the Grim Reaper for yet another week.

Remember, Series History reflects results in head-to-head battles between the two teams.  All results are ATS (Against The Spread) unless noted otherwise.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Texas vs. Oklahoma

Series History: As a 12-point dog the Longhorns handed Oklahoma its first loss last season, 31-28.  Texas is 3-0 last three meetings but the Sooners are 4-0-1 SU and 4-1 ATS whenever both teams are undefeated.

Texas Key Stat:  Mack Brown is 15-20-1 SU and 12-23 ATS vs. undefeated opposition in his college football head coaching career.

Oklahoma Key Stat:  Bob Stoops is 15-6 SU and 12-9 ATS in his college football head coaching career.

You Need To Know: In last year's regular season ending coaches BCS poll, Brown voted LSU No.1, Ohio State No. 2 and Oklahoma No. 3.

 
Penn State at WISCONSIN

Series History: Penn State beat Wisconsin, 38-7, at home last season. Since joining the Big 10, Penn State is 5-6 SU and 4-7 ATS versus the Badgers, including 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS in Madison.

Penn State Key Stat: The Lions are 1-7-1 in their last nine games versus a conference opponent seeking revenge.

Wisconsin Key Stat:  The Badgers are 10-2 as home dogs of 4 or more points.

You Need To Know: Last year's loss at Happy Valley was the worst defeat ever in Brett Bielema's career.

 
LSU at FLORIDA

Series History: LSU beat Florida, 28-24, in Baton Rouge last season.  The Tigers are 5-15 SU and 7-13 ATS versus the Gators since 1988.

LSU Key Stat:  Les Miles is 3-10 as a conference road dog.

Florida Key Stat:  Urban Meyer is 14-3 as a dog or favorite of less than 10 points when playing with revenge.

You Need To Know: The Gators are 15-2 SU and 15-1-1 ATS with conference revenge when playing off a SU and ATS win.

 
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Baltimore at INDIANAPOLIS

Series History: Indianapolis beat Baltimore, 44-20, as 8.5 point road favorites last season and they are 3-0 SU and ATS the last three meetings.

Baltimore Key Stat:  The Ravens are 1-8 SU and ATS in their last nine road games.

Indianapolis Key Stat:  The Colts are 7-0 as home favorites off a SU and ATS win versus and opponent off a SU and ATS loss.

You Need To Know: The Colts allow 39 YPG more than they allow this season.  The Ravens gain 97 YPG more than they allow this season.

 
Carolina at Tampa Bay

Series History: These teams split last season, each winning on the other's home field. Carolina has been favored in each of the last seven games in this series.  

Carolina Key Stat: QB Jake Delhomme is 25-6-1 as a dog in NFL games he's started.

Tampa Bay Key Stat: Jon Gruden is 1-10 at home versus a .500 or greater opponent off a DD ATS win.

You Need To Know: The Panthers defense is allowing 254 TYG, an improvement of 71 YPG from last season.
 

New England at San Diego

Series History: New England beat San Diego, 38-14 in the regular season and 21-12 in the playoffs last season.  The underdog is 4-1 the last five games.

New England Key Stat: Bill Belichick is 19-7 as a dog of 6 or more points in his NFL head coaching career, including 14-3 before Game Twelve.

San Diego Key Stat: Norv Turner is 6-18 at home off a loss with revenge.

You Need To Know: The Patriots are 19-1 SU in their twenty regular season road games.
 

Other Top Trends for this weekend: Northwestern is 7-0 with rest; Oregon is 10-1 as a DD conference home favorite; New Mexico is 7-0 as a dog of 20 or more points; The Detroit Lions are 14-2 off back-to-back DD SU and ATS losses;  Philadelphia is 7-0 away off a division loss.
 

This Week's Super System Says: PLAY AGAINST any 5-0 college football road favorite in Game Six if they are off a win of 28 or more points.

ATS W-L Record Since 1980: 25-9 (74%)

Play Against: Tulsa

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