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Look who's still standing
At what point do we start taking Baylor seriously in the Big 12? Or how about Minnesota in the Big Ten? Both teams entered Saturday unranked, but both are now 5-0.
Baylor went on the road and dominated a strong Kansas State team, while Minnesota finally snapped its streak of narrow wins by thumping Illinois. So, is it time to trust either or both teams?
In 2018, 11 Power 5 teams also started 5-0, and eight of them went on to win 10 games, including all four playoff teams. On the flip side, Colorado was 5-0 at this point last season, too, and didn't win another game the rest of the way.
Still, history suggests there's little reason to doubt either the Golden Gophers or Bears at this point. Last season's Buffs were the rare exception, and since 2010, just seven of the 106 BCS/Power 5 teams to start 5-0 won seven or fewer games, while 79 of them won 10 or more.
So, get your bets in for Minnesota, Baylor and Wake Forest (5-0 but off in Week 6) as your dark horse picks for the playoff.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...mson-no-fun-smu-saves-drama-free-day-epic-win
At what point do we start taking Baylor seriously in the Big 12? Or how about Minnesota in the Big Ten? Both teams entered Saturday unranked, but both are now 5-0.
Baylor went on the road and dominated a strong Kansas State team, while Minnesota finally snapped its streak of narrow wins by thumping Illinois. So, is it time to trust either or both teams?
In 2018, 11 Power 5 teams also started 5-0, and eight of them went on to win 10 games, including all four playoff teams. On the flip side, Colorado was 5-0 at this point last season, too, and didn't win another game the rest of the way.
Still, history suggests there's little reason to doubt either the Golden Gophers or Bears at this point. Last season's Buffs were the rare exception, and since 2010, just seven of the 106 BCS/Power 5 teams to start 5-0 won seven or fewer games, while 79 of them won 10 or more.
So, get your bets in for Minnesota, Baylor and Wake Forest (5-0 but off in Week 6) as your dark horse picks for the playoff.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...mson-no-fun-smu-saves-drama-free-day-epic-win