Week 13 Upset Alert

This week features a mixed bag of games. Many of the top teams are playing horrible teams as their final nonconference game, but many mid-ranked teams will be challenged this week.

#12 Texas A&M @ #22 LSU
The Aggies still have Johnny Manziel for a few more games, but he does not play defense.  Even though LSU has 3 losses I think they are one of the best teams in the country. Zach Mettenberger has really emerged as one of the best quarterbacks of the SEC, and the young defense continues to improve. A&M will still be able to score points on the Tigers, but they haven’t been able to stop anybody this season.  LSU will be able to control the game on the ground, and use the home field advantage to knock off the Aggies.

#8 Missouri @ #24 Ole Miss
I put Missouri on my upset alert each week for a while in October because I thought their record was inflated by playing an easy schedule. But they continued to impress me, even with being upset by South Carolina. Ole Miss was everyone’s dark horse pick in the preseason, and have quietly worked their way back into the top 25. The Tiger defense will cause a lot of problems for Bo Wallace, but if he can get the ball to the outside to Moncrief or Treadwell the Rebels could score some points in this game. I think the Missouri defensive ends will have a big game, and the Tiger offense does just enough on offense to hold off Ole Miss on the road.

#4 Baylor @ #10 Oklahoma State
This year would be a great one to start the 4 team playoff because I think Baylor could compete with Florida State, if not Alabama. The Bears have an electric offense that uses the entire field to attack the defense. On top of having good playmakers in the skill positions, they also play at one of the fastest tempos in the country.  The Cowboys started as the Big 12 favorites, but haven’t lived up to the lofty expectations even though they find themselves in the top 10 again.  I don’t think Ok State has the offensive firepower needed to hang with the Bears. Look for Petty and the Baylor offense to continue their scoring rampage.