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Georgia could move into the ranks of the bowl eligible Saturday.
No team in the SEC has been mathematically eliminated from bowl eligibility, but South Carolina and Vanderbilt find themselves needing to win their final three games if they lose this weekend, and the Gamecocks still have Florida and Clemson on their schedule and Vandy closes the season at Tennessee.
There is one headline game, No. 2 LSU at No. 4 Alabama, and a bunch of must-win games this weekend.
All the picks were correct last week, for the first time all season, bringing the season total to 62-15.
Here are this week's picks:
ARKANSAS AT OLE MISS
Everyone, including the Rebels, know all they have to do is win out to go to the SEC Championship Game, so it is doubtful they will be looking ahead to their open date. This is their 10th consecutive game, but they appear to be fairly healthy, which is not good for the Razorbacks. It shouldn't be shocking if the Rebels, who rank No. 11 in the nation in pass offense, come out throwing against the Hogs defense, which ranks 114th against the pass. Those are not good numbers for the Razorbacks.
Arkansas will try to control the tempo and keep Ole Miss' offense off the field, but it won't be easy. The Rebels are No. 25 in the nation against the run, allowing 121.6 yards per game. If there is one matchup worth the price of admission, it might be Hogs offensive tackle Dan Skipper and Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche. Two years ago their battles became so intense that Nkemdiche ended up being tossed out of the game. Ole Miss 27-24.
LSU AT ALABAMA
This is the game the whole nation is interested in watching. The Tide were ranked No. 4 in the first playoff poll despite having lost to No. 18 Ole Miss, which lost to No. 10 Florida. The Tide has to slow Leonard Fournette -- not sure anyone can stop him -- but the Tigers need to be concerned about Derrick Henry, the Tide's top running back. If it came down to quarterbacks, LSU would get the edge. LSU has the better offense on paper, but the Tide have the better defense, No. 4 compared to No. 19 for the Tigers. Alabama 35-28.
AUBURN AT TEXAS A&M
The Tigers are riding a two-game losing streak and are 1-4 in SEC play and 4-4 overall. In preseason they were picked to win the SEC, partly because of the hiring of Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator. The Tigers defense is 107th in the nation and allowing more than 446 yards per game. The Aggies are struggling at quarterback but not enough. Texas A&M 28-24.
VANDERBILT AT FLORIDA
The Gators lock up the SEC East with a victory at home Saturday. Coach Jim McElwain should be the SEC's coach of the year. The Gators were 7-5 last season and Muschamp was fired. The Gators are 7-1 in their first season under McElwain and most likely headed to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game and possibly a spot in the playoffs. Florida 35-7.
KENTUCKY AT GEORGIA
Mark Richt is in trouble, but the Bulldogs could finish 9-3 and the brass at Georgia might want to make sure they can find someone better with 10 openings already out there. Georgia 35-24.
SOUTH CAROLINA AT TENNESSEE
Former Coach Johnny Majors always scheduled to finish strong, and the Vols should have a November to remember. They close with North Texas, Missouri and Vanderbilt after Saturday's game against South Carolina. Tennessee 42-21.
Sports on 11/06/2015