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

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Dec 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alcorn State Braves quarterback Lenorris Footman (17) scrambles against the North Carolina A&T Aggies in the fourth quarter of the 2015 Celebration Bowl at the Georgia Dome. North Carolina A&T defeated Alcorn State 41-34. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Alcorn State at Arkansas (Saturday/12:00 pm)

Alcorn State is the only FCS team this week that will be looking to upset a Power Five school. The Braves head to Fayetteville to challenge an Arkansas team that has been among the scariest in the SEC this year. The Razorbacks knocked off TCU in Week 2, though ultimately 3-1 Arkansas needed overtime to do so. In the opener they barely fended off Louisiana Tech 21-20, and if not for a blowout of Texas State the team’s offensive and defensive numbers would look worse than their current mediocre state.

Of course, this shouldn’t mean much against a SWAC school that brings a losing record to Arkansas. The Braves have been solid on the ground both in terms of rushing offense and in terms of run defense. A secondary that ranks 119th in FCS in passing yards allowed and 109th in opponent passing efficiency will likely have a hard time containing Razorbacks QB Austin Allen, who could have a big day on Saturday.

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