🏈 SEC Week 4 predictions

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Week 3 brought some serious action in the SEC, including Florida surviving triple overtime against Kentucky and Vanderbilt escaping against UMass. (And to think, Alex, everyone laughed when you picked the Minutemen.) With three high-profile games on the docket this week, let's get on with the picks. Why Auburn wins big: Kansas State isn't going to be scared by Auburn's breakneck tempo -- the Wildcats see it against Baylor annually. The difference will come in that tempo combined with the strength and athleticism in Auburn's offensive line that powers the Tigers' running game.



Why Alabama wins big: After scoring just three points in the first half and needing triple overtime to beat Kentucky last week, there are some serious concerns for Florida heading into a tough environment at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama's defensive line should create a miserable afternoon for Florida's offense, specifically quarterback Jeff Driskel. Alabama 36, Florida 16-- Jeff Barlis

Why Florida keeps it close: After a triple-overtime win against Kentucky, people are down on the Gators. But despite last week's scare, Florida is better than it was last year. I can already hear the silly homer chants, and I'm sure Jeff is snickering at me, but if Florida's communication and pass protection hadn't been so bad last week, I'd be tempted to pick Florida in the upset. Notice that I said "tempted." I think you'll see a defensive struggle, but Alabama's running game will be too much and the Crimson Tide will pull away late. Alabama 24, Florida 13-- Edward Aschoff

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[planomateo]

Supposedly Kansas State has 58 current or former walk-ons on the team tonight...

Interesting, so just looked at Auburn's OOC road win record....they're 1-4 since 1997. Their last OOC road win was against Virginia in 1997, since then, they've lost all 4.

2001 Syracuse 31-14
2002 USC 24-17
2008 WVU 34-17
2011 Clemson 38-24

 

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[252BAMA]

Supposedly Kansas State has 58 current or former walk-ons on the team tonight...

Interesting, so just looked at Auburn's OOC road win record....they're 1-4 since 1997. Their last OOC road win was against Virginia in 1997, since then, they've lost all 4.

2001 Syracuse 31-14
2002 USC 24-17
2008 WVU 34-17
2011 Clemson 38-24

Lost at GT in 2003 also.