Josh Pate's College Football Show Week 5 Upset Alerts + Commissioner’s Poll & Cole Cubelic
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Sep 26, 2025 
Cole Cubelic, a former college football player and analyst, joins to discuss this week's college football drama. They explore upset alerts for matchups like Notre Dame vs. Arkansas and Tennessee vs. Mississippi State. Cole delves into the evolving SEC landscape, emphasizing the strategic importance of modern run games, while analyzing pressure rates and offensive line performance. The duo also shares insights from the Commissioner’s Poll, revealing major shifts in rankings and predictions for key games this week.
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Indiana vs Iowa Upset Likelihood
- Indiana is unlikely to upset Iowa despite conventional betting logic because Iowa's style and home advantage matter more than numbers.
- Josh Pate rates this upset concern a modest 4 out of 10 based on matchup feel.
USC At Illinois Character Test
- USC at Illinois is a true character check for Illinois after last week's blowout.
- Josh assigns a 6.5 upset concern citing Luke Altmeier limitations and USC's balance under Jaden Maiava.
High-Risk Kentucky–South Carolina
- Kentucky at South Carolina is highly volatile because South Carolina struggles to run and lacks receiver depth.
- Josh Pate gives this a 9 out of 10 upset concern and expects Kentucky could win outright.