Good morning football fans! It's time for my SEC Week 3 predictions. And away we go!
Ohio vs. (15) Tennessee
Line: TENN -27
TV: 12:00 PM EST | SECN
Vols will get some rest before the big showdown next weekend vs. Florida.
PREDICTION: Tennessee 38, Ohio 10
Vanderbilt vs. Georgia Tech
Line: GT -6.5
TV: 12:30 PM EST | ACCN
The triple option is too difficult to prepare for, even if you are using a great defense. Although GT will win, Vanderbilt will keep it within one score until late in the 4th quarter, where GT scores one last touchdown to put the game out of reach.
PREDICTION: Georgia Tech 28, Vanderbilt 14
(1) Alabama vs. (19) Ole Miss
Line: ALA -10.5
TV: 3:30 PM EST | CBS
This time, Alabama should get it done. Ole Miss has a few holes in their defense, which will allow Alabama's passing attack to get the job done. Alabama won't cover, but they will win.
PREDICTION: Alabama 28, Ole Miss 20
New Mexico State vs. Kentucky
Line: UK -22
TV: 4:00 PM EST | SECN
I am almost tempted to pick New Mexico State here, but Kentucky is at home, which is their only advantage to win. The Wildcats will win a filthy game and not come close to covering.
PREDICTION: Kentucky 28, New Mexico State 17
East Carolina vs. South Carolina
Line: SC -3
TV: 4:00 PM EST | SECN
East Carolina has a few question marks still, and I just think that South Carolina will play with just enough energy at home for their home opener. South Carolina by a touchdown.
PREDICTION: South Carolina 26, East Carolina 20
(17) Texas A&M vs. Auburn
Line: AUB -3.5
TV: 7:00 PM EST | ESPN
I'm still not biting the bullet as to if Auburn is really getting better. Until they start winning big games in conference play, I'm taking the points.
PREDICTION: Texas A&M 30, Auburn 27
Mississippi State vs. (20) LSU
Line: LSU -13.5
TV: 7:00 PM EST | ESPN2
I think this is where LSU will start to get their running attack back in order. I just don't think the Bulldogs can get it done in Tiger stadium. I have LSU covering here.
PREDICTION: LSU 28, Mississippi State 13
Texas State vs. (24) Arkansas
Line: ARK -30.5
TV: 7:30 PM EST | SECN
Easy peasy. Woo Pig Sooey!
PREDICTION: Arkansas 52, Texas State 14
North Texas vs. (23) Florida
Line: FLA -36
TV: 7:30 PM EST | ESPNU
Florida is resting up Callaway and pretty much their whole team before the Tennessee game next weekend. Florida won't rack up 60 points, but they'll still win solid today.
PREDICTION: Florida 45, North Texas 0
(16) Georgia vs. Missouri
Line: UGA -6.5
TV: 7:30 PM EST | SECN
Chubb will get back on track here and maybe this is where Smart's 3-4 defense starts to show. Georgia by 2 touchdowns.
PREDICTION: Georgia 28, Missouri 14