The recent weekend was filled with thrilling moments, showcasing both college football upsets on Saturday and dramatic finishes in the NFL on Sunday. Here’s an overview of the weekend’s events, highlighting notable trends backed by data from a prominent sportsbook.

**Trends of the Week**
College football had its share of surprises, while the NFL favorites typically performed as expected. The Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the top three most wagered teams, all emerging victorious. The Lions triumphed over the Indianapolis Colts with a 7.5-point advantage, the Packers defeated the San Francisco 49ers by 5.5 points, and the Buccaneers won by 6 points against the New York Giants, successfully covering their spreads.

In NFL action, the Dallas Cowboys pulled off an unexpected win over the Washington Commanders, finishing 34-26. The game’s fourth quarter was particularly exhilarating, with 41 points scored, much to the delight of bettors who had wagered on the total points, as the final quarter alone changed the game’s outlook. A significant 64% of the total betting money had been placed on the over.

The matchup between Ohio State and Indiana was the centerpiece of Saturday’s college football betting activity. Indiana attracted four times as many moneyline bets (+325) as any other team. However, Ohio State secured a convincing victory with a score of 38-15, successfully covering the 10.5-point spread. Betting trends appeared to be evenly distributed, with 51% of the total bets and 58% of the monetary stakes backing the Buckeyes.

**Upsets of the Week**
One of the most shocking outcomes in college football occurred when No. 7 Alabama suffered a significant loss to Oklahoma, with a score of 24-3. Despite being 13.5-point favorites, Alabama saw 84% of the bets and 81% of the money drawn towards them. The Crimson Tide was also favored in moneyline bets, drawing 78% of the total, priced at -600.

Another surprising result on Saturday was Colorado’s defeat against Kansas, which ended in a 37-21 scoreline. Colorado, listed as 2.5-point favorites, was also one of the highest bet teams in the day’s action, with 66% of bets and 67% of the wagering money backing the Buffaloes.

The NFL also witnessed its own surprises on Sunday. The Cowboys, as 10.5-point underdogs, managed to upset the Commanders, who had 70% of the total bets and 75% of the money. The Tennessee Titans also caused a stir, defeating the Houston Texans 32-27 while being 7.5-point underdogs. The Texans received 67% of the wagers but only 46% of the betting money.

**Coming Up**
In the aftermath of the dramatic college football weekend, Ohio State remains the frontrunner for the national championship, now sitting at +275 odds. Following them closely are Georgia and Oregon at +400, with Texas just behind at +450. Meanwhile, Notre Dame at +1400 and Penn State at +1800 are the only other teams with odds below +2000, marking them as contenders in the championship race.