MSU v BYE

No, it's not Brigham Young Evangelical... it's a bye week! We can't POSSIBLY lose this week! Huzzah! We're Safe and Sound! (Bet you thought I forgot about the musical features, didn't you?)

Capital Cities - Safe and Sound

But seriously, The Bulldogs have an extra week to rest and game plan for their showdown with LSU next Saturday, so we will run down the rest of the SEC games this week and see what there is to see... shall we? Let's!

Just gonna get this one outta the way...
Don't act like you didn't see it coming.

South Carolina v UCF - Trap game #1! South Carolina needs to be focused when they go on the road to face UCF this weekend, because any little slip up could be their undoing. That said, I don't think Steve Spurrier is going to let his boys rest on their laurels. This one could be close until late, but ultimately I think the Gamecocks win by double digits.

South Carolina 42 - UCF 27

UAB v Vandy - Trap game #2! The Blazers have the potential to upset this underwhelming Vanderbilt team on Saturday. The Commodores should've had the game well in hand last week going in to the fourth quarter, when in reality they led only 10-7. UAB will likely try to test Vandy's passing defense as the most likely weak link. How the 'Dores respond will go a long way in determining who wins this one. My first inclination was to call it a UAB upset by a touchdown, but I did a little research on both teams and now my gut is telling me Vanderbilt is ready to shake off the past and get started with the rest of their season...

Vanderbilt 28 - UAB 21

USA v Tennessee - It's not a trap, but Tennessee could still get themselves twisted... South Alabama can play some good football, but the Vols aren't in a position to overlook ANYBODY right now. They will be focused and brutal on the lines, and eager to prove themselves every down.

Tennessee 35 - USA 13

LSU v UGA - LSU has won 9 of their last 10 on the road. Georgia has won 9 of their last 10 at home. Both

Richt: I must respectfully disagree with your
assessment, good sir!

Ref: I'm truly sorry you feel that way, old chap!

schools are gunning for the SEC Championship game, and Georgia is already sporting one loss in conference. This game is going to be INTENSE. It's true that the Tigers have struggled against SEC teams running the spread of late, but there is so much talent in the purple and gold that you can't write them off on this one fact. I think Georgia will win what could turn in to a barn-burner late in the game...

Georgia 38 - LSU 35

Ole Miss v Bama - There is a LOT of yammering about how Ole Miss is primed to knock off Alabama, and I will concede this to RebelShark Fans... Your team IS getting better. But you don't have to look back very far to see an MSU team that started out the season hot (#WeBelieved) and then faltered down the stretch, and I think that comparison warrants consideration. The RebelSharks are a talented bunch, but Bama is more talented at every position. They're also #1 in the country for a reason. There are a lot of freshmen taking the field for OM as well, and freshmen make mistakes. I expect both secondaries to get torched once or twice by the offenses, I expect both offenses to give up at least one INT, and I expect to see some balanced offenses on both sides of the field. But ultimately Bama will win...

Bama 45 - Ole Miss 30

Florida v UK - Poor Kentucky... The Gators will extend the win streak to 16 or 17 or whatever. Even with Florida's struggles of late they will be more than the 'Cats could hope to handle.

Florida 30 - UK 14

TAMU v Ark - Texas A&M takes on the Razorbacks this weekend, and although they have struggled with Arkansas in the past their offense is far more potent this time around, as evidenced by last year's shellacking of said Hogs. Also adding to the avalanche is Arkansas' meltdown against the Scarlet Knights last weekend. They had the game well in hand being up 24-7 late, but a punt return and two unanswered touchdowns later they were on the losing side of things. I expect that if the Razorbacks have a lead in this game it will be early, because once the Aggies offense gets rolling there's no stopping it...

TAMU 42 - Arkansas 27

ASU v Mizzou - The tertiary Tigers will work the Sun Devils over this weekend and improve to a perfect 4-0 record. Missouri is playing some solid football so far this season, and they stand a chance of making some noise in the SEC East. I'm looking forward to their games against South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. As for this game, I won't go so far as to say it'll be a landslide, but I'm definitely calling it a win.

Missouri 38 - ASU 13


And that's it for this week's preview! I gave the Professor the week off as he's dealing with some professorial issues that required his attention, but truth be told I almost had to force him to take the time off! That man has football on the brain and in his blood! Oh well, if his career as a rocket surgeon doesn't take off (see what I did there?) he can easily replace one of the Dave's from the former Jefferson Pilot crew (oh my god, two jokes in one sentence? YuuuPPP!) and make a living. So until next time, #HailState and #GoDawgs!