CFB Teams on Upset Alert for Week 3
| September 14, 2021 | Sports,
West Virginia
The Mountaineers are somehow favored in their game against 15th ranked Virginia Tech, granted only by three points. However, Virginia Tech has looked strong this season, opening with a dominant performance against then top ten North Carolina. West Virginia is 1-1 this season with a loss to Maryland Week One and a win over Long Island in Week 2. Look for the Hokies to walk into Morgantown, defy the spread, and walk out winners.
Miami (FL)
“The U” is 6.5-point favorites over the Michigan State Spartans this week, but this game is anything but a cakewalk. Miami still has yet to have a true signature win in the past couple seasons and that very well may not change this week.
Michigan State has come out of the gates on a tear this year. Led by Kenneth Walker in the backfield, this offense has revolutionized compared to recent seasons. Look for Michigan State to go down to Hard Rock Stadium and rock Miami like a hurricane.
Colorado
After playing in what might have been one of the biggest wins in program history had they outlasted Texas A&M, the Buffalo are favored against Minnesota by two points. Colorado may be playing at home, where the altitude always plays a massive role, however the way that their offense looked against Texas A&M leaves them prone to getting upset this week.
Had it not been for Haynes King suffering a leg injury, Colorado’s defense may have struggled more than it actually did. Look for Minnesota to stack the box on defense to stop Colorado’s main offense, the run, and be dynamic enough on offense to put up 20 plus points.
Utah
The final upset watch is the only road favorite on this list. Utah is a team that offensively has not looked efficient or potent in the early stages of 2021. Against a strong team in San Diego State they are going to need to rely on more than just their defense to carry them to victory. Being eight point favorites in this game is generous, as San Diego State is going to keep this game close.
Look for the Aztecs to try to control the clock through their rushing attack that is averaging over 250 yards a game and for their defense to continue to be suffocating. If I had to put money on this, I would bet on Utah going down to San Diego, and flying back with a 1-2 record after this week.