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College Football 2020: 4 teams that will be on upset alert in Week 12

By Sonny Martinez

TUCSON, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Kedon Slovis #9 of the USC Trojans throws a pass during the first half of the PAC-12 football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Kedon Slovis #9 of the USC Trojans throws a pass during the first half of the PAC-12 football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Nov 10, 2018; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Nick Brosette (4) carries a pile of Arkansas Razorbacks into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2018; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Nick Brosette (4) carries a pile of Arkansas Razorbacks into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

2. LSU (at Arkansas)

From a 42 point favorite in 2019 to a 2.5-point favorite in 2020. Is that a reflection of how far LSU has fallen or how high Arkansas has climbed? Maybe it’s both.

LSU has been pretty bad this year. They’ve only defeated South Carolina and Vanderbilt, with bad losses including a blowout loss to an auburn team that had been incredibly average on offense.

Now comes a rivalry and a road trip against Arkansas. Even though Arkansas lost to Florida in somewhat of a blowout, the Razorbacks have nothing to be ashamed of, particularly on offense. If you would have asked even the most diehard Arkansas fan in September what the Florida game would look like, it likely wouldn’t be anywhere near as competitive.

This could be Feleipe Franks best game yet at Arkansas. The LSU defense is giving up 335 yards per game through the air.

Arkansas has played two more games than LSU, so having more victories isn’t as impressive given the head start. But nearly everyone had Arkansas winning one game at most this season. An upset here would result in Arkansas doubling LSU’s win total so far this season. Not bad against the defending national champions.

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