Gridiron Surprises: Underdogs Triumph in Week 6 UpsetsGridiron Surprises: Underdogs Triumph in Week 6 Upsets Week 6 of the football season witnessed a series of stunning upsets, as underdogs across the country defied expectations and emerged victorious. Here are the most remarkable upsets of the week: Tennessee Volunteers Defeat Alabama Crimson Tide In perhaps the most shocking upset of the season, the Tennessee Volunteers stunned the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide 52-49 in overtime. The Vols, who were 23-point underdogs, rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure the improbable victory. Tennessee’s quarterback, Hendon Hooker, threw for 385 yards and five touchdowns, while running back Jabari Small rushed for 225 yards and a touchdown. Syracuse Orange Upset Clemson Tigers The Syracuse Orange, who had not beaten Clemson since 2017, pulled off a stunning 27-21 victory over the Tigers. Syracuse’s offense was led by quarterback Garrett Shrader, who threw for 240 yards and a touchdown. The Orange defense also played a pivotal role, forcing three turnovers and holding Clemson’s high-powered offense to just 355 yards. Northwestern Wildcats Outlast Nebraska Cornhuskers Northwestern, who had lost its first four games of the season, upset the Nebraska Cornhuskers 31-28. The Wildcats were led by quarterback Ryan Hilinski, who threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns. The Northwestern defense also came up with a clutch stop on Nebraska’s final drive to preserve the victory. San Diego State Aztecs Topple Utah Utes The San Diego State Aztecs, who were 12-point underdogs, defeated the Utah Utes 33-31. The Aztecs’ running back, Jordan Byrd, rushed for 168 yards and a touchdown. Utah’s quarterback, Cam Rising, threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, but his late-game interception sealed the victory for San Diego State. Other Notable Upsets: * Kansas State Wildcats defeated Oklahoma Sooners * Maryland Terrapins defeated Michigan State Spartans * Purdue Boilermakers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers * Ball State Cardinals defeated Georgia Southern Eagles These upsets have shaken up the college football landscape and proven that anything is possible on the gridiron. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see if these underdogs can continue to surprise and challenge the established powers of college football.
