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Apr 25, 2024
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Week Eight SEC Predictions
Last week's predictions were 4-3, with an overall record of 47-18. After defeating Kentucky 30-27, Auburn plays on the road again this week against Arkansas. The contest can be seen on the SEC Network at 11 a.m. CT.

Auburn leads the all-time series 13-10-1 and has a two-game winning streak. The Tigers won 35-17 in Fayetteville in 2013 and 45-21 last year.

Arkansas is 2-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play. Bret Bielema is in his third season as head coach. His offense averages 23 points per game, 256 passing yards and 177.3 rushing yards per game. The Razorback defense allows 23.2 points per game.

Under center, Brandon Allen has been solid so far in 2015 with 1,536 passing yards with ten touchdowns and four interceptions. Drew Morgan leads the team with 428 yards on 27 receptions and four touchdowns. In the backfield, Alex Collins has 125 carries for 682 yards and six touchdowns.

Auburn improved to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in conference play after an important victory on the road at Kentucky. Quarterback Sean White threw for 255 yards while the offense gained a season-high 407 yards.

After six games, the Tigers average 183.7 yards on the ground, 170.7 yards through the air, 354.3 yards of total offense, and 25.5 points per game.

Auburn's defense allowed a season-high 497 yards, which was also the most for Kentucky this season. The unit allows 197.7 rushing yards per game, 228.5 passing yards, and 426.2 total yards per game. Opponents are averaging 25.7 points per game against Auburn's defense in 2015.

Prediction: Auburn 24-20.



Tennessee at Alabama

Prediction: Alabama 41-10.



Missouri at Vanderbilt

Prediction: Missouri 17-14.



Western Kentucky at LSU

Prediction: LSU 38-6.



Texas A&M at Ole Miss

Prediction: Ole Miss 24-17.



Kentucky at Mississippi State

Prediction: Mississippi St. 30-17.