Which Group of Five teams could pull off an upset this week? Here are five mid-majors that will be upset threats in their Week 8 matchups.
Everyone loves a good Cinderella story. College football is chock full of such opportunities to see David slay Goliath on the gridiron. All year long, we have seen teams like San Diego State and UCF and Troy and Northern Illinois take down big-name opponents both at home and on the road.
This week, there is another full slate of games featuring Group of Five teams against both conference and non-conference opponents. We could see some major upsets arise this weekend as mid-major teams take on a slew of quality opponents.
Teams gunning for a New Year’s Six bowl berth could be in danger of sustaining a loss this weekend. There are also independents and Power Five teams looking at possible upsets as well. But which underdogs have the best shot of putting their more esteemed opponents on upset alert when they square off in Week 8 action?
There is no science to identifying an upset threat. Point spreads, remember, are not cultivated and managed in order to accurately predict a result but rather to generate equal amounts of betting on both sides. So with that in mind, let’s dive into a look at five Group of Five squads that could walk away with statement wins this weekend. (Betting lines courtesy of Sportsbook Review.)