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    Greg McElroy Predicts Massive College Football Upset on Saturday

    By Max Escarpio,

    7 days ago

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    ESPN analyst Greg McElroy recently voiced his opinion of the Week 4 college football slate, previewing some of the biggest games on the "Always College Football" podcast.

    While McElroy took some time detailing the outcome of primetime games like USC versus Michigan and Oklahoma versus Tennessee, he was quick to drop some upsets in what he believes will be one of the most competitive weekends this year.

    One of the few upsets that McElroy chose for the Saturday slate was the Arkansas Razorbacks to defeat the Auburn Tigers.

    McElroy believes Arkansas' run-first offense will help them set the pace in the matchup. He thinks they can control the trenches and ultimately leave Jordan-Hare Stadium victorious.

    "Through the first few games, they are 12th in the FBS and 3rd in the SEC in rushing yards," McElroy said. "They've also scored 15 touchdowns on the ground, which is more than any other team in the country... I lean Arkansas in the game, but it should be fascinating down there on the plains."

    The ESPN analyst also explained that Arkansas' defensive front may cause trouble for an inexperienced quarterback in Hank Brown.

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    ESPN analyst Greg McElroy

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    Arkansas' passing offense with quarterback Taylen Green and the receiver room has been the backup to their rushing attack.

    They've played behind the success of running back Ja'Quinden Jackson, who has produced six touchdowns and 397 rushing yards on 47 carries this season.

    Aside from Jackson's red zone success, the Razorbacks have also recorded four touchdowns on the ground from Green and five more from their running back room.

    As McElroy explained, Arkansas will also be aided by an experienced defensive front led by Cameron Ball and Eric Gregory.

    While he mentioned that it should be an interesting matchup, McElroy showed high praise for the Razorbacks. He believes Arkansas should advance to 3-1 after Week 4.

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    Everywomansman
    6d ago
    Arkansas over auburn? Haha not a surprise
    DirtyRedt800
    6d ago
    anyway,War Eagle yo. I will take the Tigers . I think the little QB will find some footing
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