Last Week: 6-1
Overall: 24-6
FLORIDA/LSU
To play, or not to play, that is the question? This is certainly not William Shakespeare, but Florida fans are on pins and needles waiting for a decision regarding the playing status of “all world” quarterback Tim Tebow. Even though the build up for this contest feels like a soap opera, the basic idea is rather simple. LSU has been living by the “better to be lucky than good” formula in the eyes of many fans and “experts” across the nation. This contest will most certainly be a perfect time to silence the nation and the detractors of LSU coach Les Miles. The atmosphere at Tiger Stadium will be electric, but players decide ball games, not fans. Florida wins…because they are simply the better team.
WINNER: FLORIDA
ALABAMA/OLE MISS
As Jevan Snead goes…so goes Ole Miss. The Rebels certainly have talent on the offensive side of the ball, but I can’t help but think they’ve never seen anything like the 2009 version of the Alabama defense. Click here for my in-depth game preview.
WINNER: ALABAMA
AUBURN/ARKANSAS
When you look at this game from a statistical point of view, the final score could be 70-60…and I’m not joking. Auburn has a horrible pass defense and Arkansas has no defense at all! On the flip side, both teams have outstanding offensive playmakers and can put points on the board. The one thing Auburn has been lacking in 2009 is a pass rush. If Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett can have time in the pocket to be comfortable and make throws, this game could be a “last team with the ball wins” type of contest. However, I think Auburn has too many playmakers and riding a 5-0 wave doesn’t hurt either.
WINNER: AUBURN
GEORGIA/TENNESSEE
This has all the makings of a “lose and you’re fired” game for Georgia coach Mark Richt. Granted that won’t literally happen if the Bulldogs lose to Lane Kiffin, but if Georgia allows the pathetic Tennessee offense to be the deciding factor in a Tennessee victory then…well…um…fired? In all seriousness, the Bulldogs cannot afford to lose this game! You want to talk about a long season? Try losing to Lane Kiffin and the Tennessee offense.
WINNER: GEORGIA
HOUSTON/MISSISSIPPI STATE
I know this game will be “buried” come Saturday but this contest is very interesting. Houston quarterback Case Keenum leads a high powered offense who averages 42 points per game. Mississippi State is dreadful…however...they are an SEC team. Can Houston continue to crank out offensive numbers against an SEC defense? It should be an interesting contest from that prospective. Does this game really mean anything? No. Will it be a nice litmus test for the Houston program? Yes.
WINNER: HOUSTON
KENTUCKY/SOUTH CAROLINA
I expect this to be a close game, but I also expect South Carolina to be more physical, and make more productive plays on both sides of the ball. The Gamecocks are a much improved football team, and Carolina will win this one at home.
WINNER: SOUTH CAROLINA
VANDERBILT/ARMY
The SEC has one “who cares” game each and every week. Vandy/Army take the honors for October 10, 2009.
WINNER: VANDERBILT
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