By Cole Frederick
Alabama Week 10 Review
With two losses entering November, Kalen DeBoer’s team had its back against the wall entering Saturday’s contest at LSU. The Tigers have improved over the last month, and they were nearly a touchdown favorite against the visiting Crimson Tide. Alabama built a 10-3 halftime advantage, and LSU eventually took a 13-10 lead in the third quarter. However, the Tide dominated the rest of the game, and the Alabama defense was particularly dominant—espeically when the Tigers entered the red zone. LSU actually outgained Alabama 457-285, but they had two turnovers and forced none, and they were 0-4 on fourth down. Keelon Russell threw for 206 yards and three touchdowns, and he was much more efficient than Sam Leavitt. Alabama improved to 7-2 on the season and 5-2 in the SEC. They travel to Nashville on Saturday (Nov. 14) to take on Vanderbilt.
Auburn Week 10 Review
It certainly wasn’t the prettiest performance, but Auburn found a way to knock off Arkansas 26-23 to earn its fifth victory of the season. The Tigers trailed 10-3 at halftime and looked lethargic for most of the afternoon, but Byrum Brown played an exceptional second half to help propel the offense to a comeback win. Brown threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns, and he added another 121 yards and a score on the ground. Auburn improved to 5-4 on the season and 3-4 in conference play, and they travel to Starkville on Saturday to take on Mississippi State.
SEC Week 11 Rankings
- Georgia (8-1, 6-1)
- Alabama (7-2, 5-2)
- Texas (7-2, 5-2)
- Tennessee (7-2, 4-2)
- Kentucky (7-2, 5-2)
- Ole Miss (6-3, 4-3)
- South Carolina (6-3, 4-3)
- LSU (6-3, 3-3)
- Missouri (6-3, 3-3)
- Oklahoma (5-4, 3-3)
- Florida (5-4, 3-4)
- Auburn (5-4, 3-4)
- Texas A&M (4-5, 1-5)
- Arkansas (3-6, 1-5)
- Vanderbilt (4-5, 1-5)
- Mississippi State (4-5, 2-5)
Week 11 Previews and Predictions
(week 10: 6-2; season: 75-17)
Game of the Week
Texas at LSU (-4). Not many would have predicted two months ago that these two teams would have a combined six losses by the middle of November, and it’s possible both teams miss the playoffs. Texas can likely afford one more loss due to its strength of schedule, but that’s far from a guarantee. LSU has to win out to have a chance to make the playoffs, and they will need to be much better than they were against Alabama. Prediction: LSU 28, Texas 24.
Auburn at Mississippi State (+2.5). With a win in Starkville, Auburn can clinch a bowl bid and likely a winning season for the first time since 2020. Mississippi State is playing without star quarterback Kamario Taylor for the rest of the season, but this is still a dangerous spot for the Tigers if they are not focused. Prediction: Auburn 31, Mississippi State 27.
Alabama at Vanderbilt (+17.5). Alabama’s road win at LSU catapulted them to No. 3 in the playoff rankings, and based on the remaining schedule, the Crimson Tide are a heavy favorite to make the playoffs. Only two conference games remain, and it’s against two of the least talented teams in the conference. Vanderbilt upset the Tide two years ago in Nashville, but Diego Pavia is not walking through that door. Prediction: Alabama 38, Vanderbilt 13.
Tennessee at Texas A&M (+2.5). Tennessee’s playoff chances received a major boost after its blowout win over a good Kentucky team. The Vols have LSU next weekend, but they cannot afford to overlook a disappointing but talented Texas A&M team in a sleepy spot on Saturday afternoon. Prediction: Texas A&M 23, Tennessee 20.
Missouri at Georgia (-15.5). The Bulldogs submitted one of the most complete performances of the season by any team as they breezed past Ole Miss 42-7 in Oxford. Georgia looks like the best team in the country, and they can end Missouri’s slim playoff hopes on Saturday afternoon in Athens. Prediction: Georgia 38, Missouri 10.
Ole Miss at Oklahoma (+1). A week after firing offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, the Sooners went on the road and upset Florida in Gainesville. While interim offensive coordinator Jason Witten’s offense didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard, they did look more organized, and John Mateer looked more comfortable at quarterback. The schedule gets even tougher this weekend as they welcome in a hungry Ole Miss team whose playoff life is on the line. Prediction: Ole Miss 24, Oklahoma 20.
Florida at Kentucky (-3.5).The Wildcats are still hanging on to a playoff spot in the latest rankings, but they will likely need to win out to have a chance. They are catching Florida at the right time as the Gators are reeling, but Kentucky will need to play much better than it did a week ago at Tennessee. Prediction: Kentucky 24, Florida 20.
South Carolina at Arkansas (+7). Don’t look now, but one of the hottest teams in the country resides in Columbia, South Carolina. The Gamecocks have won four straight, and they’ve put themselves in position to make a playoff push if they win out. That won’t be an easy task with Georgia on deck next week, and Shane Beamer’s team cannot afford to overlook the Razorbacks on Saturday evening. Prediction: South Carolina 27, Arkansas 23.
