Other SEC Games

There are four intraconference matchups in the SEC this week, with the biggest by far the annual Iron Bowl in the state of Alabama. After a good lineup a week ago, you had to expect a bit of a downer, I guess.

#22 Tennessee (-8) at Vanderbilt

Both teams are reeling after consecutive losses, so something has got to give at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday. With the exception of South Carolina, the Commodores have played everybody in the league fairly tough, so I wouldn’t expect anything different this time around. Unfortunately for Vanderbilt, though, the Volunteers will be as motivated as they’ve ever been in this game as they come off the LSU and Arkansas losses, and don’t think they haven’t forgotten the embarrassment they suffered at the hands of the Commodores a year ago.
Tennessee - 28, Vanderbilt - 17



Mississippi (+27.5) at #9 Louisiana State

The Rebels might, honestly, get shut out in this game. If the Tigers completely held down a pretty good Kentucky offense several weeks ago, what do you think Ole Miss’ terrible Brent Schaeffer-led attack is going to be able to put together against this defense? You would think the Rebels’ defense would be good enough to keep them in the game with LSU looking ahead to Arkansas, but an unheard of number of three and outs will simply keep them on the field too long to be effective.
LSU - 38, Ole Miss - 7



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#5 Arkansas(-14) at Mississippi State

The Razorbacks can lock up a spot in the SEC Championship Game and keep their slim national title hopes alive with a win over a Mississippi State team that has already made its season by beating Alabama. No one has been able to hold down this Arkansas rushing offense for long, and I wouldn’t expect the Bulldogs to be the first to do it. I see a slow start caused by a case of looking ahead to next week’s rivalry game, but Darren McFadden takes over the game with ease after that.
Arkansas - 24, Mississippi State - 13



#15 Auburn (-3) at Alabama

After a less than inspiring performance on the Plains last week, it might be a good thing for the Tigers to get away from home for a weekend. Hey, it worked for the Bulldogs. And as strange as this is to say, Mike Shula could be in some trouble if he loses another Iron Bowl, which will make four losses in five games and a 2-6 SEC record to end the season. Unfortunately for Shula, Auburn still has a better team, and they get up off the mat to make it five in a row over the Tide.
Auburn - 17, Alabama - 13


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