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College Football 2019: Top 3 under-the-radar games in Week 13

By Steven Hamner

PULLMAN, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 16: Fans for the Washington State Cougars during the game against the Stanford Cardinals at Martin Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeats Stanford 49-22. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)
PULLMAN, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 16: Fans for the Washington State Cougars during the game against the Stanford Cardinals at Martin Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Pullman, Washington. Washington State defeats Stanford 49-22. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Kelly Bryant #7 of the Missouri Tigers looks to pass against the Florida Gators in the third quarter at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Kelly Bryant #7 of the Missouri Tigers looks to pass against the Florida Gators in the third quarter at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

2. Tennessee at Missouri

Going into the season, both teams had much higher expectations than where they currently sit. However, while both teams sit at 5-5 heading into the weekend, they each have different feelings about where they are.

Missouri came into the year with a postseason ban hanging over them, and while they appealed it, there still hasn’t been any official word that I’m aware of.

Even with that ban, they was a lot of hype around the Tigers as many expected them to be a dark-horse to challenge Georgia in the SEC East. They welcomed transfer quarterback Kelly Bryant and were figured to make a run in the East. However, things did not turn out the way they thought. They are currently on a four-game losing streak with each of those losses coming against SEC East opponents. Their offense has scored 26 points in the last four games combined and will be looking for a much different performance this weekend.

Tennessee started off the season as bad as you can. This has been well-documented as the Volunteers lost their opening two games to Georgia State and BYU. However, since those two losses they are 5-3 with their only losses in that stretch coming against top 10 teams in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.

They are currently on a three-game winning streak and with Missouri and Vanderbilt left on their schedule, they are eying a bowl appearance. They have turned their season around and will look to finish on a high note.

Missouri is currently favored by four points. Expect a close game the whole way.

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