based on the spread.
Synopses:
Jeremy
1. Missouri @ Texas A&M - This is a tough one. I like A&M at home but have no faith in their defense. I'm also not 100% sold on the A&M offense after one solid showing by their newest star QB. However, Missouri's offense is not very good to say the least. I think A&M has weapons and will score enough to cover here. Texas A&M 34 -27
2. Clemson @ Georgia Tech - Clemson has been very good on defense since the UGA game to start the year. In fact, they lead the nation in 3 and outs. The Tech offense actually has very few three and outs on the year. I think the difference here is Deshaun Watson. His return at QB for Clemson gives them the edge. Clemson 30-24
3. Auburn @ Georgia - This game all of a sudden means far more for Georgia than it does for Auburn. Auburn still has a chance if there's a zany 3-4 way tie in the SEC West but UGA has a much better chance to win and have Mizzou lose once to win the East. Auburn's defense has been wrecked in the last 4 games and Hutson Mason has gotten better as the year has progressed. Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb will be the battering rams. Auburn also is without it's best receiver. Ruh Roh. UGA 41-35.
4. Mississippi State @ Alabama - State is getting very little respect as the #1 team in the nation. The line on this game opened at 7 and has ballooned to 8.5 in favor of the Tide. Dak Prescott should be healthy but Alabama is a different team at home. I think the balance of run with their stocked backfield and the threat of Amari Cooper on the outside is just too much for the Bulldogs to bear. I'm taking the Tide here. Alabama 30-20
Brian
1. Missouri @ Texas A&M - From a Georgia fan's perspective, Texas A&M needs to win. A Missouri loss and a UGA win seals the East for the Dawgs and sends them back to ATL. From the way Texas A&M played last week behind Kyle Allen against Auburn, the Aggies seem like the likely victor. However, getting up for games week in and out can be difficult in the SEC. Since the game is being played in College Station, I lean towards Texas A&M. Texas A&M 42-35
2. Clemson @ Georgia Tech - With Watson, Clemson is a pretty decent team. Without him, they are mediocre. Watson is expected to start against the Yellow Jackets this Saturday. While Tech has exceeded some people's expectations this season, they tend to fail against teams with bigger and more physical lines. Clemson should take care of business. Clemson 31-17
3. Auburn @ Georgia - This is my favorite game of the season every year. Not only is it a great rivalry, but also I grew up in Auburn (went to Georgia). There are a lot of family ties and meaning to this game. As for the analysis, this game is very difficult to predict. Georgia certainly has plenty of incentive to beat Auburn: 1) redemption from last year, 2) Gurley is back, 3) UGA can still win the East, 4) night game. With Auburn's loss last week, Auburn has less incentive from a conference and national perspective. So, it will be interesting to see how Auburn comes out. Auburn is still a very dangerous team, especially offensively. Assuming Auburn brings their "A" game, it will be very hard for Georgia to win. I expect this game to be a track meet, and I am sticking by my Bulldogs to win in an overtime thriller. Georgia 51-48
4. Mississippi State @ Alabama - The SEC and country are blessed to have games this intriguing and important late in the season. Alabama squeaked a victory in Death Valley and Mississippi State has been rolling. Mississippi State has proven me wrong time and time again, but for some reason, I still don't trust them completely. However, the spread is much larger than I would have figured, and Alabama may be a little dinged after last week; so I will take Mississippi State to cover but lose. Alabama 35-31
Keppel
1. Missouri @ Texas A&M - Who cares? Texas A&M
2. Clemson @ Georgia Tech - Who cares? Clemson
3. Auburn @ Georgia - Who cares? Georgia
4. Mississippi State @ Alabama - Some care. Alabama
I am sticking by my Auburn Tigers to win this one close, 38-35.
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