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College Football: 5 teams on upset alert in Week 6

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) reacts as they made a tackle and Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) looks on during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Mississippi Rebels 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) reacts as they made a tackle and Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) looks on during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Mississippi Rebels 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 3, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) reacts to a missed pass during the third quarter as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) reacts to a missed pass during the third quarter as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Several of the nation’s Top 25 college football teams are riding high after big wins or hanging their heads following disappointing losses. What teams should on upset alert due to the hangover effect?

When anticipating upsets in college football – whether for fun or for profit – there are several things one should be aware of. First and foremost, find out what ranked and favored teams are playing on the road in tough environments. That’s why home underdogs are generally considered to be among your best bets. Put a star by games played week nights since such matchups messes with a team’s regular preparation schedule.

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Another item to consider is the hangover effect. How will a team respond following a huge win (or in some cases, a humiliating loss)? Last week, several teams across the country picked up huge wins – Florida and Clemson come to mind – but others were blown out on the big stage (looking at you, Georgia). Every coach says he and his team “takes it one game at a time,” but big wins and big losses tend to linger.

If a team spends too much time celebrating the glory they achieved last week, or if they can’t shake the feeling of embarrassment and disappointment from a missed opportunity, it impacts their preparation for the next team on the schedule, and that can show up on Saturdays. Let’s explore five teams on upset alert in Week 6.

Note: The line spreads referenced in the pages that follow come from VegasInsider.com and are accurate as of Tuesday October 6, 2015. 

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