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South Carolina 28 @ UCF 25
Last week in the SEC, South Carolina came out with a very slim and disappointing victory against UCF 28-25. The Gamecocks had a total of four crucial turnovers and Dylan Thompson struggled through the air, throwing for 261 yards on 15 of 32, with one pick & no TD’s. When Connor Shaw was injured in the 1st Quarter, the offensive focus shifted from quarterback to running back play, as Mike Davis stepped in and led the way, with 167 yards rushing and 3 TDs. South Carolina survives a very good UCF team, on the road, & with its starting QB, Connor Shaw, going down early in the 1st Quarter!
LSU 41 @ Georgia 44
This was expected to be, and was a great game from start to finish. A thriller between two top 10 teams from the SEC, but the question everyone was asking, did Aaron Murray have what it takes to win the big game? Sully’s CFP certainly thought so! Throwing for 298 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 interception, he drove down the field and led Georgia to victory in the final minutes of the game. Zach Mettenberger, also had a great game throwing for 372 yards, and 3 TDs. This may have been the best game of the 2013 season, and proved beyond a shadow, that Aaron Murray could win the big game.
Ole Miss 0 @. Alabama 25
Both teams were coming into this game with a 3-0 overall record and 1-0 in conference play. This game was all about running the ball with no passing TDs and below average passing yards. Alabama showed again why they have one of the best, if not the best, defense in the country, shutting out an AP Top-25 team that was averaging 29 points per game. Alabama’s running (2 TDs on the ground & 254 yards rushing) & kicking game (3 FGs) pulled them to a big win over the Rebels.
SEC Blog
Sully’s CFP opens this week in the SEC with the big storyline being the suspension of Alabama’s star, defensive back, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Coach Nick Saban suspended him because he took money from Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Corey Harris, who has been placed on adminislative leave. This exchange of money is a violation of the NCAA bylay 16.11.2.2. … which states: an institutional employee or a representative of the institutions athletic interest may not provide extra benefits or services … including a loan. Saban did not comment on the details of the event or the duration of the suspension which is his practice.
Here are some things to watch for in the SEC for Week 6.
Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell returns from the sidelines after suffering a concussion. Coach Dan Mullen says he plans to start him for this week’s game vs. LSU. Another thing to watch for is how Georgia and LSU respond from last week’s emotional battle! Georgia needs to focus on a dangerous Tennessee team in Nashville, while LSU needs to forget their late loss to Georgia, which means little to nothing, if they continue to win games in the SEC West! .
Arkansas at Florida
Arkansas’ great running game meets up with Florida, Nation Best Rushing Defense! Expect this to be a brutal, low scoring game, with Florida finding a way, 23-10, @ home.
LSU at Mississippi State
Mississippi State is a capable team, especially with Quarterback Tyler Russell returning to the starting line up. That said, LSU has too many playmakers, too much on the line, and too much talent for MSU. The Tigers feast on the Bulldogs, 41-20, in Starkville.
Ole Miss at Auburn
Ole Miss is coming off a disappointing loss to Alabama, while Auburn had a bye-week to get ready & healthy for the Rebels, after experancing their first loss of the season to LSU, 35-21, on 9/21/13. Ole Miss falls again, Auburn wins this game in their home stadium, Jordan-Hare, in the classic SEC showdown: Auburn 31 Ole Miss 28.
Georgia at Tennessee
Georgia is coming off a big win vs. LSU, looking like one of the country’s best college football teams. Although Georgia might not have star running back Todd Gurley, they do have Keith Marshall! Take the Dawgs over the Volunteers in Nashville, 41-13.
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