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Jeremy Hillman
SouthernPigskin.com SEC Writer
SouthernPigskin.com SEC Writer Jeremy Hillman previews week eight in the SEC.
As we head into week eight of the college football season, teams are jockeying for position in the SEC. Some teams are on the rise, while others seem to be slipping. Can Ole Miss turn things around against Arkansas? Will Tennessee give Alabama a run for their money? Here are my thoughts on those games, and more, in this week’s SEC game previews:
Jeremy Hillman’s Results:
Last Week Straight up: 5-1 (83%)
Last Week Against The Spread: 6-0 (100%)
Overall Season Straight Up: 46-8 (85%)
Overall Season Against The Spread: 32-17 (65%)
WEEK EIGHT
DO NOT MISS THESE GAMES:
Arkansas at Ole Miss
(Saturday, October 24th –12:20 SEC Network)
Predicted Game MVP: Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett
Bottom Line: This may be the game of the day. Ole Miss is desperate to turn things around and Arkansas is hoping to make another statement after playing well the last few weeks. The Arkansas offense will continue to rack up yards and the Ole Miss offense will move the ball effectively, but make just enough mistakes to lose a close one at home.
Predicted Score: Arkansas 30 Ole Miss 27 (line: Ole Miss -6.5)
Auburn at LSU
(Saturday, October 24th – 7:30 ESPN2)
Predicted Game MVP: LSU WR Brandon LaFell
Bottom Line: Auburn has lost two straight games, after starting the season 5-0, and is trying to find it winning ways again. LSU is in the thick of the SEC West race and can’t look past Auburn to Alabama. LSU will run the ball effectively and play ball control to grab a home victory.
Predicted Score: LSU 27 Auburn 20 (line: LSU -7.5)
Tennessee at Alabama
(Saturday, October 24th – 3:30 CBS)
Predicted Game MVP: Alabama RB Mark Ingram
Bottom Line: Alabama has looked good in the running game and on defense all season. This game will be no different. Tennessee will slow down the Tide offense at times, but the outcome will be a win for Bama, as the Vols will struggle to get things going on offense.
Predicted Score: Alabama 31 Tennessee 16 (line: Alabama -14.5)
COULD BE FUN TO WATCH:
Vanderbilt at South Carolina
(Saturday, October 24th – 7:00 ESPNU)
Predicted Game MVP: South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia
Bottom Line: Vanderbilt isn’t a very good football team right now. South Carolina is playing well. That is a formula for a blow out. The Commodore defense will not let it get out of hand…but the Gamecocks will win easily.
Predicted Score: South Carolina 24 Vanderbilt 7 (line: South Carolina -13)
Mississippi State at Florida
(Saturday, October 17th – 7:30 ESPN)
Predicted Game MVP: Florida QB Tim Tebow
Bottom Line: Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen is a protégé of Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer. He will try and use his knowledge of his old offense and offensive stars like Tim Tebow, to slow down the Gators. Problem is, the Bulldogs don’t have the talent on the roster just yet to challenge a star filled Gators squad. It will be fun for about a quarter, then it will be the Gators pulling away.
Predicted Score: Florida 34 Mississippi State 14 (line: Florida -22.5)
WATCH AT YOUR OWN RISK:
Louisiana-Monroe at Kentucky
(Saturday, October 24th – 7:00 FSN)
Predicted Game MVP: Kentucky WR Randall Cobb
Bottom Line: Kentucky is playing good football and are coming off a big road win against Auburn. They will have a hang over for the first part of this game, but will blow past La-Mo in the second half with Locke and Cobb rushing the football.
Predicted Score: Kentucky 37 La-Mo 13 (line: Kentucky -14)
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