Week 11 Scorecast and Predictions

Synopses:

Jeremy

1. Georgia @ Auburn - I honestly don't know who to trust in this game. UGA got well with a game against lowly Kentucky last week. The offense still looked shaky but did put up 300 rushing yards. Their defense looks as if it has turned the corner in the last few games though. The problem is that those games have come against some of the worst offenses in the SEC. Auburn also seems to be on the rise again. They looked fine against A&M last week and picked up an easy win. They also played tough games against Ole Miss and Arkansas but came up short. the key to both team's offenses though is running the ball. So I'm picking the defense better equipped to stop the run. Carl Lawson will be playing for Tigers though and that boosts their defense without question. But Georgia has been the more consistent team in this category all year. Expect it to be ugly and expect it to be close, but the Dawgs somehow make a play to win the game. UGA 24-21

2. Arkansas @ LSU - After watching Arkansas for a couple of weeks, I don't think their defense can stop Leonard Fournette. Nevermind that the Tigers will be smarting after their loss to the Tide and the Heisman candidate was a non-factor. The Hogs couldn't stop him before and I don' think they'll stop now that he'll be playing with a chip on his shoulder. The problem is, I feel like 8 points is a lot. Arkansas does have an offense that can put up points and this is a rivalry game.I'm going to take the Hogs to cover but LSU gets the win. LSU 31-24

3. Alabama @ Mississippi State - Dak Prescott is playing the best football of his life but no one is really paying a lot of attention to the Bulldogs. Apart from a slip against Texas A&M, their only other loss is to LSU in a game they had a real chance to win. The problem is that their schedule has been pretty soft to this point. They aren't going to be able to run the ball traditionally so their offense is going to have to be all Dak all the time. I just don't think he can get it done. Could Alabama have a let down? Sure, but their offense is going to be predicated on wearing down the D with Derrick Henry. The only question there is how he responds to 38 carries last week against LSU. I think Herschel said it best when he said 'the ball ain't heavy.' Alabama 30-17

4. Oklahoma @ Baylor - Tough game. If Baylor wasn't starting such a young QB, I'd be all over the Bears. But the invincible offense looked rather pedestrian, especially in the 2nd half against Kansas State last week (The still put up over 30), but I think Oklahoma has been thinking about this game for a while now. They've embarrassed the last two years by the Bears. I think they put the Big 12 in a bind by coming up with an upset on the road. Fact is, they've played in tough games this year. Baylor hasn't. Oklahoma 34-31


Brian

1. Georgia @ Auburn - Since 2005, UGA is 7-3 against Auburn, and some of those games haven't been close at all. While the trend suggests that Mark Richt somewhat owns Auburn, looking at the teams right now, I like the way Auburn is playing better. Auburn had a decent showing from Jeremy Johnson against Texas A&M in their convincing win over the Aggies at College Station. Auburn's defense held the Aggies to 10 points. UGA's uncertainty at QB still makes me wary of picking Georgia to beat anyone with a similar talent level. Auburn 27-20

2. Arkansas @ LSU - LSU proved last week against Alabama that they are 1 dimensional. Not that Arkansas's defense is Alabama's, but it should keep Arkansas in the game. Further, Arkansas is riding an emotional win over Ole Miss in overtime. I think LSU wins at home, but the Razorback rushing attack keeps Arkansas close. LSU 31-28

3. Alabama @ Mississippi State - It is hard for any team to get up for a huge match-up and then play a solid team the following week. In other words, in the absence of playing LSU last week, I would likely choose Alabama to cover vs. Mississippi State. However, given the schedule and Dak Prescott's solid play at QB, I like Mississippi State to stay in this game. Alabama 31-27

4. Oklahoma @ Baylor - Oklahoma has silently put together a successful season thus far, only losing to Texas. While I think Oklahoma has played well since the Texas loss, I think Baylor's offense will be too dynamic for the Sooners defense to handle. Baylor 42-24

Keppel

1. Georgia @ Auburn - Think tanks blow. Auburn wins

2. Arkansas @ LSU - See you at the pole. LSU wins

3. Alabama @ Mississippi State - Came home late. Alabama wins

4. Oklahoma @ Baylor - Now is forever. Baylor wins