Analyst Dan Mullen Forecasts Upsets in Week 6 College Football Contests

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04/10/2024 23h26

**Dan Mullen Predicts Upsets in Week 6 College Football Showdowns**

ESPN college football analyst Dan Mullen has unveiled his picks for Week 6, forecasting some intriguing upsets. Mullen has shared his insights on key weekend matchups, notably Missouri at Texas A&M, Michigan at Washington, Clemson at Florida State, and UCF at Florida.

Among Mullen's potential upsets for the week are No. 10 Michigan triumphing over the Washington Huskies and No. 9 Missouri clinching victory against No. 25 Texas A&M. Despite these matchups being tight on paper, both Missouri and Michigan are currently underdogs according to betting lines. The Tigers are listed as +2.5-point underdogs, while the Wolverines are close behind as +1.5-point underdogs.

The standout upset prediction from Mullen is the Florida Gators defeating the UCF Knights as +2.5-point underdogs. The Gators, holding a 2-2 record this season, have experienced early losses to the Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies. A notable development in their season has been the two-quarterback system deployed by head coach Billy Napier, featuring true freshman DJ Lagway and experienced quarterback Graham Mertz. Lagway has shown promise since his debut, racking up four touchdowns and 617 yards with a 66.7% completion rate. Mertz has also been effective, with four touchdowns and 487 yards on a 75% completion rate.

The Gators’ dynamic offense will likely continue this quarterback rotation against UCF, aiming to capitalize on the Knights' defensive vulnerabilities, which were exposed in a 45-point concession to Colorado in Week 5. UCF had a strong start to their season, winning their first three games against New Hampshire, Sam Houston, and TCU, before suffering a surprising 48-21 home loss to the Buffaloes.

UCF’s offense is spearheaded by Arkansas transfer quarterback KJ Jefferson, who has registered seven touchdowns and 847 yards with a 60.5% completion rate. Running back RJ Harvey has also been a standout performer, amassing eight touchdowns and 525 yards, averaging an impressive 7.0 yards per carry.

With these insights and predictions from Mullen, fans can anticipate a thrilling Week 6 in college football, filled with potential surprises and competitive matchups.

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