It’s another five game week in SEC football. 3-2 was last week’s tally and that puts us at 52-14 here in this 2023 season. We dipped just below 80%, at a .787 percentage, so let’s get her back to where she ought to be. Time’s a wastin’. Let’s do it!

South Carolina at Texas A&M (-15.5)

The Cocks are drooping having lost three straight and four of the last five. The Aggies under Jimbo are being the Aggies under Jimbo. Meh. Before I predict the outcome of the clash I’ll make another prediction. Coach Fisher will be gone after this season concludes. Texas A&M 31, South Carolina 17.

Florida vs. Georgia (-14.5) at Jacksonville

I think the Dawgs will drop a game this year but it ain’t gonna be Saturday. The World’s Largest Cocktail Party could be more exciting than people might be thinking. Billy Napier has the Water Lizards looking pretty good. They’ve shown improvement as the season has progressed, but the UGAS still have a bit more bite. Georgia 28, Florida 16.

Tennessee (-3.5) at Kentucky

The Corn Cobbers sashayed around for a half against the Tide last Saturday in T-Town. Then they drowned in a crimson gulf, losing by 14. They could very well lose in Lexington but I’m not feeling it. Tennessee 30, Kentucky 24.

Vanderbilt at Ole Miss (-24.5)

The Bear Sharks have a 95.9% chance of winning this contest according to ESPN’s FPI. The Commodores chances, therefore, come in at a whopping 4.1%. Nuff said. Ole Miss 42, Vanderbilt 17.

And in conclusion…

Miss State at Auburn (-6.5)

Let’s settle on in to the reality of this rebuild on the Plains. It’s going to require time and patience. Hugh Freeze was saddled with a holy mess. We were looking at 3-9 if he hadn’t come in and plugged a few of the holes. I was hoping for, and picked, eight wins for the Tigers this season. That remains possible. On paper. But it would require a sweep of these last five games left on the schedule. The odds are very much not in favor of 8-4. Auburn has a better football team than Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, and New Mexico State. Arkansas? In Fayetteville? Maaaaybe. Bama? Obviously not. But it’s at home. There’s always hope when the game is played at Jordan-Hare. Fact is, I’d settle for 6-6 and a bowl game. 7-5 is doable. Never forget Saban went 6-6 his first year at the Capstone. Pat Dye was 5-6 in his inaugural season, as was Tommy Tuberville. Dye was 8-3 in year two. Tubs was 9-2. That ain’t happening. Ok. One game at a time. Auburn should beat State at home. Period. Auburn 24, Bull Pups 15.

I’m headed to Lee County, AL this weekend for the first time in 2023. Greatly looking forward to it and a victory for the home team. Holler if you’re in town and care to visit a little while. It should be a lovely day.

Take care out there and love your neighbor(s). Peace out!

Take us home J. J. Cale. (Or Skynyrd if you so desire)

“Well, now they call me the breeze
I keep blowing down the road
Well, now they call me the breeze
I keep blowing down the road
I ain’t got me nobody
I don’t carry me no load”