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Upset Watch: Possible Week 5 Mid-Major and FCS Upsets

By Zach Bigalke

Sep 12, 2015; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Ke'aun Kinner (22) is tackled by Memphis Tigers defensive back Chris Morley (17) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks running back Ke'aun Kinner (22) is tackled by Memphis Tigers defensive back Chris Morley (17) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Louisiana Monroe Warhawks quarterback Garrett Smith (13) passes the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Louisiana Monroe Warhawks quarterback Garrett Smith (13) passes the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

UL-Monroe at Auburn (Saturday/3:30 pm)

Auburn was the team that just got Les Miles fired at LSU, so they’re riding high at the moment. But besides Daniel Carlson, there wasn’t any offense of which to speak from the Tigers. Gus Malzahn might be renowned as an offensive genius, but his recent Auburn teams have been unable to do much with the football. The AU defense has been critical just to reaching .500 a third of the way through the season, as they have allowed fewer than 19 points per game to opponents.

Their opponent this week is a Louisiana-Monroe squad that is no stranger to upset opportunities. When these two teams met in 2012, the Warhawks lost by just three points. They’ve knocked off Arkansas and Wake Forest (twice) in recent years. Of course, this year’s ULM isn’t as potent as those past squads. Then again, neither is Auburn. This game could be closer than expected if quarterback Garrett Smith gets into a rhythm against the Tigers D.

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