Last week saw Auburn and Arkansas go to 4 Overtimes in Fayetteville, Tennessee outplay Alabama for 3 1/2 quarters but fall behind when it mattered, and Texas A&M get exposed in Oxford. The biggest game this weekend is the annual World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party in Actionville between the Bulldogs and Gators. This game likely decides who goes to Atlanta, so it's easily the most important game of the weekend. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, let's take a look at the predictions for Week 9.
Ole Miss -7.5
at Auburn
Ole Miss and Laquon Treadwell have had this game marked on their calendar since last year. The Rebels season was crushed last year after Treadwell suffered a horrific injury at the goal line and fumbled the ball, that Auburn recovered to secure a victory. This game he's going off. Treadwell has been waiting for this game for 12 months. Hugh Freeze has said Ole Miss doesn't play revenge games, and if you believe that, you're likely going trick-or-treating tonight. This game is the definition of a revenge game. Auburn's defense is shaky, their QB play is shaky, and they spent 4 OTs getting pounded by the Arkansas run game. Ole Miss is going to come out guns blazing and throw the ball like the 2007 Patriots. Ole Miss has been hot and cold all season; they haven't had a close game all year. They either blow out the opponent or get blown out. This should be an Ole Miss win and cover. Rebels 35 Tigers 17.
South Carolina
at Texas A&M - 15.5
Jeez, that's a lot of points. Kyler Murray will get the start for the Aggies against the Gamecocks, because Kyle Allen was awful against the Rebs last Saturday. He was 12-34 for 88 yards and 1 INT. Today, the Aggies get back on track against a bad Gamecock team that has struggled all year. The Gamecocks are 3-4 and they'll be 3-5 after a sloppy game with bad weather in College Station today. Aggies 28 Gamecocks 14.
Georgia
at Florida -2
Mark Richt's seat might get hot if he loses this game. I don't think he'll be fired this year, but he might look to South Beach if the Bulldogs drop this game. Mark Richt has thrived though in games where people are calling for his job. Georgia is breaking in a new QB this week, as Faton Bauta is starting the Dawgs. Georgia might pull the upset today, but I'm still going with the Gators. I think it's pretty clear that the Gators are the best team in the SEC East. Gators 24 Bulldogs 20.
UT Martin
at Arkansas -37
That was a hell of a victory for the Hogs last week as they outlasted Auburn in 4 OTs. They'll essentially get a bye week against UT Martin. Look for Arkansas to do what they do best in running the ball. This game should be over by the end of the 1st quarter. Arkansas 45 UT Martin 7.
Vanderbilt
at Houston -10.5
Derek Mason has done a better job than many people thought he would, and he'll probably get one more year to turn things around at Vandy. Houston is the better team though, and they'll get the win at home against the Commodores. Tom Herman won't be at Houston next year, as he'll get a much better job, with much better pay. Cougars 34 Vandy 17.
Tennessee -9
at Kentucky
Tennessee fans saw their team lose a heart-breaker yet again to Bama on Saturday. The Vols fell to 3-4, but they'll be favored in every game going forward, so 8-4 is a very reasonable finish for Tennessee, as they have Kentucky, SC, North Texas, Mizzou, and Vandy left on their schedule. Kentucky is 4-3, but their best win is against a Mizzou team that couldn't find the end zone if their lives depended on it. Tennessee gets the win in Lexington today. Vols 32 Kentucky 20.
Courtesy of saturdaydownsouth.com
This is somewhat of a light week for the SEC. LSU and Bama are both off this week as they get ready for a clash in Tuscaloosa that could decide the SEC West. Happy Halloween! Cheers!
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