The phrase “upset alert” is an attention-grabber, isn’t it?

We love watching College GameDay for potential predictions that go against the grain, nixing popular opinion in favor of a gut feeling. There’s just something special about rooting for the underdog; we all do it.

Earlier this summer, we picked a game each week that could go the other way for the favorite and during the spring, we released a “crazy upset picks” list that was later discussed on The Paul Finebaum Show.

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I’d like to add a couple others to our initial list — another matchup involving Kentucky (I’m starting to believe in Patrick Towles’ confidence level) and Mizzou’s Thursday night battle with Mississippi State in November.

There are three “upsets” — based on what we expect opening lines to be — we’re stepping out on the ledge and actually predicting to unfold this season: Florida over Ole Miss, South Carolina over LSU and Mississippi State over Missouri.

Some of the others listed below could happen, but safe to say they aren’t as favorable. We’ve tried giving each of these potential upsets a percentage chance of unfolding. We’re running with any of the games that reached 50 percent …

Mississippi State over Mizzou, Nov. 5 (Thursday) in Columbia

Yes, we picked the Bulldogs to go 0-6 against West Division opponents this season, but that’s not an indictment on Mississippi State. The West is that strong top to bottom and there’s a couple teams that will suffer as a result — the key is picking the right ones. In need of a late-season win on the road to ensure postseason safety, I think Dak Prescott and this offense get it done in a hostile environment at Faurot Field. A loss for Mizzou essentially ends the Tigers’ bid for a third consecutive East title. Home teams often execute at a higher rate during Thursday night showdowns, but I’m going with a Mississippi State team that will be a two- to three-point underdog coming off an important bye week.

Likelihood this happens: 50 percent

Kentucky over Tennessee, Oct. 31 in Lexington

One of those games Mark Stoops has circled this season, the Wildcats like their chances at home against a squad expected to break out and compete for a division title under Butch Jones. Historically, this matchup is nearly as one-sided as Kentucky’s rivalry with Florida in the last three decades. Tennessee holds a 77-24-9 all-time edge including a sparkling 24-1 record since 1990. The game will be important to both teams — Kentucky for bowl eligibility and Tennessee to maintain a meaningful November. Expect a lot of points in this one if the Wildcats buy time for Towles and an underrated group of playmakers on offense.

Likelihood this happens: 40 percent

Kentucky over Auburn, Oct. 15 (Thursday) in Lexington

This looks like a laugher from the outset, which is precisely why it made this list. This isn’t a game the Tigers will have circled on their SEC calendars, but the Wildcats will, a chance to show the rest of the league just how far the program’s come under Stoops despite last season’s second-half collapse. Against a depleted secondary, Towles and Kentucky’s Air Raid has a shot. College football teams win at home 78 percent of the time on Thursday nights, but Auburn dispelled that noteworthy statistic last season at Kansas State. The Tigers will have to do it again.

Likelihood this happens: 20 percent

Texas A&M over Auburn, Nov. 7 in College Station

In another game involving a preseason favorite, one of Auburn’s toughest games this fall will prove to be its trip to Kyle Field. This West Division defense-optional rivalry has proven to be one of the more exciting matchups since the Aggies joined the SEC, highlighted by last year’s heart-stopping win on the Plains. Heading down the home stretch, this one’s a must-win for Auburn to keep its playoff hopes alive. The John Chavis vs. Gus Malzahn angle represents a must-watch.

Likelihood this happens: 40 percent

Mississippi State over Alabama, Nov. 14 in Starkville

How bad does Dak Prescott want to get the proverbial monkey off of his back against Alabama this season? The senior Heisman candidate saw the Bulldogs’ spectacular run to No. 1 smashed by the Crimson Tide last fall after he tied a career-high with three interceptions in Tuscaloosa. Mississippi State has the luxury of entertaining the preseason favorites at home this fall and the cowbells will be brought to another decibel by kickoff. Alabama leads the all-time series 78-18-3 and last lost at Davis Wade Stadium in 2007. History is not on the Bulldogs’ side.

Likelihood this happens: 30 percent

Florida over Ole Miss, Oct. 3 in Gainesville

The not-so-scary Swamp plays host to Ole Miss in October, one of Jim McElwain’s first marquee games as head coach of the Gators. The Rebels will have already played their toughest road game of the season at Alabama two weeks prior with very little margin for error the rest of the way if they want to stay in contention in the West Division. That’s where Florida comes in, a middle-of-the-road squad from the East not expecting to do much this fall. If the Gators can beat Tennessee the previous weekend for the 11th straight year to start 4-0, this matchup becomes College GameDay-friendly featuring two ranked teams. By kickoff, this could be a pick’em with the Gators carrying serious momentum.

Likelihood this happens: 55 percent

South Carolina over LSU, Oct. 10 in Columbia

Before last season’s home demise, the Gamecocks made Williams-Brice Stadium one of the nation’s toughest venues in the country in the previous five seasons. Eighteen consecutive home wins including several over nationally-ranked teams meant the opposition was in for it when they arrived at destination that’s famously hot — and loud. South Carolina’s defense will have to up its end of the bargain against Leonard Fournette and company to pull this one off. I wouldn’t imagine LSU has the offensive firepower to pull away on the road and if this one’s close heading into the fourth quarter, 80,000-plus will be in a frenzy.

Likelihood this happens: 50 percent