Week 9 of faculty soccer options exciting matchups, together with three aggressive Southeastern Convention (SEC) video games pitting top-25 groups towards one another.
Getting into Week 9, six teams are still undefeated, and 5 of these are ranked within the top-25 polls. Might a number of of them be on upset alert this weekend?
Listed below are 5 ranked groups almost certainly to be upset in Week 9.
No. 3 Texas A&M at No. 20 LSU
Texas A&M is favored by 2.5 factors, per FanDuel
Whereas LSU is at residence on this thrilling matchup, beating undefeated Texas A&M can be a significant upset. That is very true since LSU not too long ago misplaced by seven factors on the highway to Vanderbilt, and the Tigers have misplaced two of their final three video games. The Aggies are effectively on their approach to securing a spot within the 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff, though LSU is troublesome to beat on its residence turf.
No. 11 BYU at Iowa State
Iowa State is favored by 2.5 factors
It is a dangerous recreation for BYU. First, Iowa State has misplaced two straight video games, although each had been away, and now the Cyclones are again residence and energized. Second, BYU has been taking part in dangerously in current matches. Three of the Cougars’ final 4 wins had been by six factors or much less. BYU is attempting to remain aggressive with Cincinnati within the Large 12 race.
No. 23 Illinois at Washington
Washington is favored by 3.5 factors
Each groups are 5-2 total and 2-2 in Large Ten Convention affairs. Illinois and Washington every misplaced their final recreation and are 2-2 over their previous 4 contests. Whereas the Combating Illini is the betting favourite, with this convention conflict taking place in Seattle, it is actually a toss-up.
No. 22 Texas at Mississippi State
Texas is favored by 7.5 factors
These SEC groups are heading in numerous instructions. Texas has gained two straight, together with a significant upset over beforehand undefeated and then-No. 6 Oklahoma. Mississippi State, alternatively, has misplaced three in a row, though two of these losses had been shut video games. Nonetheless, the Longhorns is perhaps weak to an upset because the recreation is in Starkville, Mississippi.
Arizona State is favored by 7.5 factors
Arizona State and Houston every have one Large 12 loss. They’re each attempting to not fall too far behind convention leaders BYU and Cincinnati. Arizona State not too long ago pulled off a shocking residence win over then-No. 7 Texas Tech, whereas the Purple Raiders defeated Houston earlier this 12 months. Nonetheless, the Cougars have just one loss this season and will problem the Solar Devils after they play in Tempe, Arizona.
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