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College Football Upset Watch: Alabama, Penn State Face Dangers
2 Oct
Summary
- Alabama faces Mississippi State with a 16-game series winning streak.
- Penn State seeks its first win against a Power 4 team this season.
- Kentucky is a 3-point underdog against South Carolina in a key SEC matchup.

College football's Week 5 is highlighted by several potential upsets, with No. 7 Alabama's road game against Mississippi State topping the list. The Crimson Tide, a 5.5-point favorite, have dominated the series with 16 consecutive wins.
Penn State faces Northwestern, aiming for their first win against a Power 4 opponent. The Nittany Lions are 2.5-point favorites despite a recent loss. Meanwhile, No. 24 Kentucky travels to South Carolina as a 3-point underdog, in a game that could see an upset in the rankings.
Other games to watch include No. 17 Tennessee hosting Auburn and No. 8 Florida playing at No. 25 Missouri. No. 5 Ohio State visits Iowa, and several other matchups present intriguing upset possibilities for Week 5.