Thanksgiving weekend features some great opportunities for upsets by Group of Five underdogs. Here are the five biggest upset threats of Week 13.
For many Group of Five teams, the weekend games after Thanksgiving mark the final contests of the 2017 regular season. That means a slew of conference races going down to the wire, as teams battle for position in league standings and better bowl position. With a longer weekend thanks to the holiday, there are plenty of possibilities for surprises on both Friday and Saturday this week.
There are no matchups featuring Group of Five teams against Power Five opponents on the last weekend of November. Every contest is based in conference affiliations and the race for league titles. Even then, there are still some strong teams listed as underdogs in Week 13 action. Which ones will actually come out and take down their favored opposition?
With only conference championships and Sun Belt action left after this weekend, there is time for one final look at those Group of Five schools that appear to be upset threats. Keep reading for the five teams that have the best shots of upsetting their conference foes in Week 13. (All betting lines courtesy of Sportsbook Review.)