Can you believe it? Week 13. The final weekend of the college football regular season. This week is loaded with rivalry games and teams fighting for bowl eligibility, so we should be in for an absolute treat starting on Black Friday. Just like every week this year, I am going to lay out 3 of my favorite underdogs on the card. We have been able to cash 4 out of our last 6 picks in the last 2 weeks, so let's keep that momentum going and finish the regular season the right way.'
Week 13 best underdog bets
The Jayhawks have been one of the best stories in college football this season. While they have lost 5 of their last 6 games, they won their first 5 prior to starting quarterback Jalon Daniels going down with an injury. With a win this weekend, they have a chance to finish above .500 for the first time since 2008. Daniels returned to action last week against Texas, and his performance was understandably shaky given it was his first game since October 8 against a solid Longhorn defense. A full week of practice following that game should be good for Daniels' timing and overall confidence. With a healthy Daniels, the Kansas offense can score at an extremely high rate, especially if he is able to create with his legs. It will not be easy for him though, as Kansas State has the second-best scoring defense in the Big 12.'
The Wildcats have reigned victorious in the Sunflower Showdown every single year since 2009, but this is arguably the Jayhawks' best chance to upset their in-state rival in recent memory. With Daniels back in the lineup, Kansas could flash some of its early season offensive prowess despite Kansas State's success defensively. His presence could also open up lanes for running back Devin Neal, who has over 1000 rush yards and averages 6.5 yards per carry this season. For what it is worth, the Wildcats have been vulnerable at times against the run – yielding 4.13 yards per carry (73rd) and ranking 83rd in run defense per PFF. I think Kansas will have enough to keep this game close.'