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College football underdogs most likely to win outright in Week 12
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We're in the stretch run of the college football season as each game becomes more crucial than the last. Teams will need to be on upset alert, especially those hoping to get to the College Football Playoff.

Here are our underdog picks that could win outright in Week 12.

*Odds subject to change

No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers OVER No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs (+275 moneyline) - BetMGM

It's pretty shocking that Georgia is favored by as much as they are. They certainly have the ability to beat any team when they're at their best, but the Bulldogs just haven't played well enough as of late to warrant being a two possession favorite over a team the caliber of Tennessee.

Quarterback Carson Beck has struggled more than most expected this season, in part due to not having any top tier receivers or a very good running game to work with. As for Tennessee, running back Dylan Sampson is on a roll, and quarterback Nico Lamaleava is managing the offense well. The Volunteers are also ranked fifth in the nation in total defense.

Navy Midshipmen OVER No. 25 Tulane Green Wave (+220 moneyline) - bet365

Navy is coming off a dominant 28-7 road win over South Florida last week. The Midshipmen have beaten Tulane in six of their last seven head-to-head meetings since 2015, including four straight at home.

The Green Wave have an explosive offense, but Navy could keep them off the field with its elite rushing attack, which ranks fifth in the nation. If the Midshipmen win this game, they would tie Tulane for second place in the AAC, but Navy would own the tiebreaker - giving it the inside track to the AAF Championship game.

West Virginia Mountaineers OVER Baylor Bears (+115 moneyline) - Caesars Sportsbook

This is really a pretty even matchup as both teams have identical 5-4 records on the season. Baylor has a couple of more impressive wins, but the Mountaineers are on an upset winning steak, beating both Arizona and Cincinnati as the underdogs each of the last two weeks.

The Bears have struggled on the road as of late, winning just one out of their last six. Their leaky secondary has been a problem all year, and they have struggled to run the ball offensively. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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