Week 5 upset picks include Florida
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Week 5 of college football features high-stakes conference play with seven of the top 10 teams playing on the road, including three facing ranked opponents, raising the possibility of upsets.
- Michigan is predicted to struggle against Minnesota, potentially falling out of the national rankings due to offensive issues, while Auburn is expected to continue its strong performance by defeating Tennessee.
- Northwestern is set to open its new Ryan Field stadium with a win over Penn State, capitalizing on defensive strengths and Penn State's recent offensive struggles.
- Iowa could pull off a major upset against Ohio State, which would significantly impact the Big Ten standings and jeopardize Ohio State's playoff hopes after a recent loss.
- Florida is predicted to falter in an away game at Missouri, and Alabama is expected to end Mississippi State's undefeated streak, with Alabama's quarterback Keelon Russell leading a strong second-half performance.
