It’s been a scary season for ranked teams as Halloween arrives with intrigue for Top 25

The 2023 college football season has seen its fair share of surprising upsets, leaving fans wondering what surprises Week 9 might bring. Indeed, ten teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25 have fallen over the last three weeks, including two No. 1 and one No. 2 teams that were beaten by unranked opponents. With only two Top 25 matchups scheduled for this Saturday, fans are eagerly anticipating the results.

One notable game is Arizona (6-1, 3-1 Big 12) facing off against Texas Tech (6-1, 3-1). The winner will gain an advantage for the Big 12 championship game, as Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita leads the country with a passing accuracy of 295 yards per game. Meanwhile, Texas Tech, coming off a loss to Cincinnati, is favored by 3.5 points.

Another intriguing matchup is Wisconsin (5-2, 3-1 Big Ten) versus Iowa (5-2, 2-2). Ranked No. 25, Wisconsin is favored by only 2.5 points, despite Iowa's dominance over the Badgers in recent years. Meanwhile, Florida (5-2, 3-2 SEC) is a 12.5-point underdog in their game against No. 3 Georgia (6-1, 4-1), who have won eight of the last ten series matchups.

The season has also seen some surprise successes, such as No. 20 Northwestern (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten) making a trip to Oregon (4-3, 2-2). Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is now Northwestern's offensive coordinator, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the game. Ohio State (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) will also face Southern California (6-2, 3-2), with Ohio State favored by 6.5 points, as they navigate quarterback uncertainty.