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Upset Watch: Possible Week 12 Mid-Major and FCS Upsets

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 29, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive end Nick Thurman (91) celebrates after a defensive play during the fourth quarter against the Central Florida Knights at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars defensive end Nick Thurman (91) celebrates after a defensive play during the fourth quarter against the Central Florida Knights at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; East Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies safety Obi Melifonwu (20) intercepts a pass intended for Temple Owls wide receiver Ventell Bryant (1) in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; East Hartford, CT, USA; Connecticut Huskies safety Obi Melifonwu (20) intercepts a pass intended for Temple Owls wide receiver Ventell Bryant (1) in the second quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Connecticut at Boston College (Saturday/1:00 pm)

Two northeastern schools square off on Saturday afternoon hoping to right the ship on their respective disappointing seasons. Connecticut has knocked off Virginia and nearly took down Syracuse back in September, but they have no chance of reaching a bowl game after losing their fourth straight to Temple last week. The Huskies give up nearly nine points more per game than they score, a big part of the reason they are mired in the cellar of the AAC East.

But they will be facing a school that has been nearly as bad in 2016. Boston College needs to win both of its last two games just to become bowl eligible. They are susceptible to an upset bid, as their offense is also among the ten worst at the FBS level and scores eight fewer points per game than the defense allows. The first team that manages to score a second touchdown is likely going to emerge victorious on Saturday.

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