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College football bets: Week 5 odds, parlays for favorites and underdogs include Alabama vs. Mississippi State

Week five of the college football calendar brings a major clash between undefeated conference foes as seventh-ranked Alabama prepares to battle sixteenth-ranked Mississippi State. Both programs enter the weekend sporting matching four-and-zero records with crucial playoff implications on the line.

Betting analyst Mike Tierney has highlighted this pivotal Southeastern Conference showdown as a core component of his recommended weekend parlay selections.

Tierney's analysis for the slate includes distinct parlay configurations featuring both heavy favorites and bold underdogs for bettors to consider. The matchup also highlights rising Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, who continues climbing higher on current Heisman Trophy consideration lists.

With lines subject to shifting ahead of kickoff, the veteran handicapper has outlined his targeted wagers for Friday and Saturday matchups.

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