College football picks: Another week for an unranked underdog upset in the Top 25?
College football picks: Another week for an unranked underdog upset in the Top 25?
If this week is like most others in college football the past two years, at least one unranked double-digit underdog will knock off a team in The Associated Press Top 25
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article makes a general claim about the frequency of upsets in college football. While the claim is plausible and aligns with the general understanding of the sport, it lacks specific data within the article and the provided sources to definitively verify its accuracy. The article exhibits a slight bias towards promoting the excitement and unpredictability of college football.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: At least one unranked double-digit underdog will knock off a team in The Associated Press Top 25 each week.
- Verification Source #2: Source 2 mentions upsets in week one of college football, with 2 top 25 teams losing to unranked opponents, supporting the general idea of upsets but not the specific claim of 'at least one' every week.
- Verification Source #5: Source 5 mentions unranked teams looking to topple AP Top 25 teams in Week 7, supporting the idea of potential upsets.
- Assessment: Unverified. While the sources support the general idea of upsets, none confirm the specific frequency claimed in the article.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: 'Gotta love week one of college football. 6 top 25 teams lost- 2 to unranked opponents.'
- Source 5: 'Week 7 back three unranked teams looking to topple AP Top 25 teams.'