A simply loaded rivalry week slate has now officially arrived for the SEC.
Starting on Friday afternoon, the rivalry week schedule begins with three of the SEC's top teams all in action, with each also still in conference title game, as well as College Football Playoff (CFP) contention entering the week. Of those three teams, two will play on the road, while the other is at a neutral site.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter those three games, Saturday is also a big day for the conference, headlined by the latest edition of the Iron Bowl that night, a game which has high-stakes attached for both teams.
Following are Roll Tide Wire's staff predictions for every rivalry week game in the SEC.
Ole Miss Rebels at Mississippi State Bulldogs
When: Friday, Nov. 28 at noon ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Ole Miss 32, Mississippi State 26
Steve Holley: Ole Miss 31, Mississippi State 23
Rob King: Ole Miss 31, Mississippi State 24
Jake Boico: Ole Miss 34, Mississippi State 20
The SEC's Week 14 slate begins Friday afternoon in Starkville with the Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, a game where Lane Kiffin's Rebels can likely clinch a CFP spot with a win. Roll Tide Wire unanimously picks Ole Miss to get the win Saturday over their in-state rivals, but it could come in a close, one-possession game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGeorgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) scores against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in overtime at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn ImagesWhen: Friday, Nov. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Georgia 34, Georgia Tech 20
Steve Holley: Georgia 33, Georgia Tech 17
Rob King: Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 24
Jake Boico: Georgia 20, Georgia Tech 17
Georgia and Georgia Tech collide inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday afternoon for the latest edition of the rivalry known as clean, old-fashioned hate. All of Roll Tide Wire predicts a win for the Bulldogs over their in-state rivals, but similar to the Egg Bowl, it could come in a close contest.
Texas A&M Aggies at Texas Longhorns
Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) breaks the attempted tackle from Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe (3) during the first half. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn ImagesWhen: Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Texas A&M 23, Texas 27
Steve Holley: Texas A&M 35, Texas 38
Rob King: Texas A&M 27, Texas 18
Jake Boico: Texas A&M 37, Texas 27
The first game Roll Tide Wire is split on this weekend comes Friday night when Texas A&M puts their undefeated record on the line against in-state rival Texas, a game where the Aggies can clinch a SEC title game berth with a victory. Roll Tide Wire is split between the Aggies and Longhorns winning Friday night in what will likely be a one possession game.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at noon ET on ACC Network
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Kentucky 20, Louisville 33
Steve Holley: Kentucky 17, Louisville 28
Rob King: Kentucky 24, Louisville 21
Jake Boico: Kentucky 23, Louisville 14
Another game where Roll Tide Wire is split down the middle is Saturday's contest between Kentucky and Louisville at noon. The Wildcats will have to win on the road at Louisville to become bowl-eligible.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at noon ET on SEC Network
Predictions:
Matt Melton: South Carolina 26, Clemson 30
Steve Holley: South Carolina 21, Clemson 28
Rob King: South Carolina 31, Clemson 24
Jake Boico: South Carolina 27, Clemson 20
Another SEC vs. ACC showdown taking place Saturday afternoon is South Carolina hosting in-state rival Clemson. Yet again, Roll Tide Wire is split on the outcome this contest, one that is likely to be a close, one-possession game.
LSU Tigers at Oklahoma Sooners
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: LSU 16, Oklahoma 23
Steve Holley: LSU 7, Oklahoma 23
Rob King: LSU 19, Oklahoma 27
Jake Boico: LSU 17, Oklahoma 28
LSU travels to Oklahoma looking to pull the upset over a Sooners team that is likely in the CFP with a win Saturday. However, all of Roll Tide goes with the Sooners to get the win here led by their defense in what could be a lower-scoring contest.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVanderbilt Commodores at Tennessee Volunteers
Nov 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) stands in the pocket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesWhen: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Vanderbilt 33, Tennessee 44
Steve Holley: Vanderbilt 31, Tennessee 34
Rob King: Vanderbilt 24, Tennessee 21
Jake Boico: Vanderbilt 38, Tennessee 35
Vanderbilt's remaining CFP hopes are on the line Saturday afternoon via a road trip to Tennessee for a matchup with the in-state rival Volunteers. Roll Tide Wire is split between the Commodores and Volunteers to win Saturday night, with this game potentially high scoring between two of the SEC's top offensive teams.
Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Missouri 27, Arkansas 30
Steve Holley: Missouri 38, Arkansas 22
Rob King: Missouri 22, Arkansas 19
Jake Boico: Missouri 24, Arkansas 21
Missouri and Arkansas will meet Saturday afternoon in Fayetteville in a game that could potentially be close. In this game, Missouri is likely the favorite going in, but a high-scoring Arkansas offense is certainly capable of pulling the upset at home against the Tigers.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFlorida Gators vs. Florida State Seminoles
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Florida 26, Florida State 23
Steve Holley: Florida 21, Florida State 27
Rob King: Florida 19, Florida State 21
Jake Boico: Florida 21, Florida State 35
The final SEC vs. ACC showdown this weekend comes in the state of Florida when the Gators and Seminoles collide in Gainesville. A majority of Roll Tide Wire goes with Florida State to win in Gainesville in what is likely to be a close game.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers
When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Alabama 30, Auburn 24
Steve Holley: Alabama 26, Auburn 20
Rob King: Alabama 24, Auburn 18
Jake Boico: Alabama 27, Auburn 24
The SEC's final game of rivalry week is a big one in the Iron Bowl, as Alabama travels to Auburn looking to clinch a conference title game appearance with a road win. All of Roll Tide Wire predicts Alabama to get a massive win in a one possession game Saturday night.
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