Week 6 college football matchups feature several potential upsets
Analysts highlight five games in Week 6 where favored teams face notable risks, including Texas vs. Oklahoma and Indiana at Nebraska.
College football’s Week 6 includes several contests that could produce upsets, according to a CBS Sports preview. The Sooners travel to the Cotton Bowl to face Texas, a game in which Oklahoma hopes quarterback John Mateer can improve after a slow start to the season. Texas’ defense has performed well recently, recording ten sacks in a win at Tennessee.
At Autzen Stadium, UCLA visits Oregon as a double-digit underdog. UCLA leads the Big Ten in rushing, while Oregon’s offense has been prolific, and the two teams have split recent meetings.
Iowa heads to Washington as a road underdog. Washington seeks a win after close losses to Minnesota and USC, while Iowa must contain Washington running back Demond Williams after a recent defensive lapse.
Nebraska hosts Indiana, a game that could end Nebraska’s 31-game losing streak against top-25 opponents. Nebraska’s rushing duo has surpassed 1,000 yards this season, and Indiana’s quarterback Anthony Colandrea offers a new challenge for the Huskers.
Missouri meets Texas A&M after a decisive victory over Florida. Missouri is favored by three and a half points, but Texas A&M hopes to stay competitive as the season progresses.