Compared to week's past, the Week 13 SEC slate certainly looks significantly different than previous.
This upcoming Saturday, the SEC will see only four games played between conference opponents, with the others all in nonconference action. Some of those games are not against FBS opponents as well, as almost all of the other teams in action will be playing FCS foes.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSo, when taking a look at this week's SEC slate overall, yes it is a bit of a down one in terms of high-profile games, but could it still be a week that produces noteworthy results?
Following are Roll Tide Wire's predictions for every SEC game in Week 13.
Samford Bulldogs at Texas A&M Aggies
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon ET on SEC Network+
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Samford 6, Texas A&M 58
Steve Holley: Samford 0, Texas A&M 66
Rob King: Samford 7, Texas A&M 52
Jake Boico: Samford 3, Texas A&M 42
Texas A&M puts their undefeated record on the line Saturday at home against the Samford Bulldogs from the FCS. Roll Tide Wire expects a sizable win for the Aggies to remain undefeated.
Missouri Tigers at Oklahoma Sooners
Nov 9, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Taylor Tatum (8) runs the ball against Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Kristian Williams (5) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesWhen: Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Missouri 16, Oklahoma 27
Steve Holley: Missouri 10, Oklahoma 28
Rob King: Missouri 18, Oklahoma 38
Jake Boico: Missouri 14, Oklahoma 24
The first SEC conference matchup of Week 13 is a big one in Norman that pits Oklahoma against Missouri in a battle of ranked teams. A team which defeated Alabama a week ago in Tuscaloosa, Roll Tide Wire projects another Top 25 win for the Sooners in Week 13, but this is certainly a game where Missouri could also pull the upset.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCharlotte 49ers at Georgia Bulldogs
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 12:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Charlotte 3, Georgia 63
Steve Holley: Charlotte 3, Georgia 45
Rob King: Charlotte 7, Georgia 38
Jake Boico: Charlotte 3, Georgia 49
Georgia hosts a struggling Charlotte team this Saturday where the Bulldogs will be favored heavily to win. Roll Tide Wire predicts a sizable Georgia win.
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Alabama Crimson Tide
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. ET on SEC Network+
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Eastern Illinois 3, Alabama 65
Steve Holley: Eastern Illinois 0, Alabama 63
Rob King: Eastern Illinois 18, Alabama 55
Jake Boico: Eastern Illinois 3, Alabama 52
Alabama's Week 13 game comes in Tuscaloosa against the Eastern Illinois Panthers of the FCS. Roll Tide Wire sees Alabama bouncing back in a big way here.
Mercer Bears at Auburn Tigers
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. ET on SEC Network+
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Mercer 16, Auburn 40
Steve Holley: Mercer 7, Auburn 38
Rob King: Mercer 7, Auburn 31
Jake Boico: Mercer 7, Auburn 34
Auburn will host one of the FCS' top teams Saturday in the Mercer Bears in a game that could be intriguing. Roll Tide Wire does however unanimously predict a win for the Tigers ahead of next week's Iron Bowl.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores
Oct 12, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn ImagesWhen: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Kentucky 20, Vanderbilt 36
Steve Holley: Kentucky 16, Vanderbilt 34
Rob King: Kentucky 18, Vanderbilt 31
Jake Boico: Kentucky 10, Vanderbilt 27
Vanderbilt needs a win Saturday at home against Kentucky in order to keep their CFP hopes alive. While a potential upset is an option, Roll Tide Wire goes with the Commodores at home to get a huge win.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Texas Longhorns
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Arkansas 20, Texas 43
Steve Holley: Arkansas 24, Texas 38
Rob King: Arkansas 28, Texas 34
Jake Boico: Arkansas 20, Texas 30
Texas picked up a costly third loss a week ago at Georgia, and now return home for a game against Arkansas. While the unanimous pick by Roll Tide Wire is Texas, this game could be a bit more high-scoring than some might expect.
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at South Carolina Gamecocks
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Coastal Carolina 17, South Carolina 34
Steve Holley: Coastal Carolina 21, South Carolina 28
Rob King: Coastal Carolina 7, South Carolina 35
Jake Boico: Coastal Carolina 7, South Carolina 42
South Carolina needs a win Saturday against the Chanticleers to bounce back from their second half collapse last week in College Station. Roll Tide Wire expects South Carolina to get that win, but an upset could also be an option here.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTennessee Volunteers at Florida Gators
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel leaves the field after a football game between Tennessee and Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Tennessee 34, Florida 36
Steve Holley: Tennessee 27, Florida 30
Rob King: Tennessee 34, Florida 26
Jake Boico: Tennessee 27, Florida 20
The game this week which Roll Tide Wire differs most on is in Gainesville on Saturday night between Tennessee and Florida. Spilt right down the middle in predictions, Florida could certainly pull the home upset, but Tennessee could also get a big win in Gainesville, a place the Volunteers have not won since 2003.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at LSU Tigers
When: Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network
Predictions:
Matt Melton: Western Kentucky 16, LSU 38
Steve Holley: Western Kentucky 17, LSU 28
Rob King: Western Kentucky 18, LSU 41
Jake Boico: Western Kentucky 7, LSU 37
The SEC's final game of Week 13 is LSU hosting Western Kentucky in Baton Rouge. Roll Tide Wire predicts LSU to come away with the victory over the Hilltoppers.
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