M+J's College Football Upset Alert/Picks- Week 7

 UPSET WATCH

Georgia over Alabama

Nick Saban has never lost to a former assistant. Will this be the first time? Alabama's defense really struggled last week as Georgia's defense has been sharp so far. Can Alabama's defense step up? Will Georgia become the team to beat in the SEC?

UTSA over Army

UTSA almost beat BYU last week. Army's only loss is against Cincinnati. This should be a good one in San Antonio. Expect a lower scoring game where the offense that makes the big plays in the 4th quarter will win the game. Can the Roadrunners knock off Army?

South Carolina over Auburn

The Gamecocks looked good last week against Vanderbilt and will try to ride the momentum against the Tigers. Auburn barely got by Arkansas last week and will have a road test in Columbia. After almost beating Tennessee week 1, can the Gamecocks beat a ranked opponent?

East Carolina over Navy

The Pirates blasted South Florida last week as Navy as struggled some this season. Besides the comeback against Tulane, the Midshipmen haven't looked too great. This game gives East Carolina a chance to finally start climbing out of the American basement. Can Navy avoid the upset?

Liberty over Syracuse

The Flames are actually favored against the Orange but Liberty is still fairly new to the FBS. An opportunity arrives for Hugh Freeze and Liberty for a win against the ACC. The Orange hasn't looked great this year. Can Syracuse give the Liberty their first loss? 

Weekend Picks

Score Projections:

Clemson 45, Georgia Tech 13

Miami 31, Pittsburgh 14

South Carolina 27, Auburn 24

East Carolina 31, Navy 28 

South Alabama 24, Texas State 22

Liberty 34, Syracuse 31

West Virginia 41, Kansas 7

UTSA 24, Army 21

Troy 34, Eastern Kentucky 20
UAB 21, Western Kentucky 10

Notre Dame 45, Louisville 17

NC State 40, Duke 21

UCF 31, Memphis 28

Ole Miss 56, Arkansas 52

Texas A&M 35, Mississippi State 24

Virginia 27, Wake Forest 23

Marshall 28, Louisiana Tech 18

North Carolina 42, Florida State 20

Georgia 27, Alabama 24

Virginia Tech 41, Boston College 27

BLOWOUT ALERT OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Georgia Southern 45, UMass 10

SNOOZE FEST OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Temple 28, South Florida 7

PAINT DRIER OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Tennessee 17, Kentucky 12

TOILET BOWL OF THE WEEK PROJECTION:

Middle Tennessee 42, North Texas 34