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College football Week 5 picks: Two underdogs and three totals

QB Chandler Morris leads a potent North Texas offense and can push the ball downfield. Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images

As the 2024 college football season rolls into Week 5, the landscape continues to evolve, with surprising upsets, standout performances and shifting power dynamics. This week's slate is sure to deliver more thrilling action and potentially reshape conference standings as we approach the midpoint of the regular season.

While powerhouse programs continue to dominate headlines, savvy fans and bettors can often find value in identifying promising underdogs and high-scoring affairs.

This week, we'll spotlight two underdogs poised to surprise, along with three games that could turn into offensive shootouts.

All lines current as of publication time, courtesy of ESPN BET.


Double trouble: Two underdogs primed to defy the odds

Northern Illinois Huskies (+7) at NC State Wolfpack