College football fans and analysts love the idea of a ‘trap’ game. While this phenomenon happens across many major sports, it seems as though it is no more prevalent than in the college game.
So what exactly is a trap game? By definition, a trap game generally occurs when a much stronger team overlooks a weaker opponent, and as a result the underdog comes away with a shocking victory. There are usually extenuating circumstances surrounding these types of games, such as a team coming off an emotional win from the week before or the stronger team looking ahead to tougher opponents on the horizon.