SEC Football: Alabama at Ole Miss and other Week Three Predictions

SEC Football: Week Three Predictions

By Jake Ingram | Sep 15, 2016

Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks back at Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels cheerleaders during the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: /

Ole Miss (+10) over Alabama, Saturday 2:30 PM (CT), Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

Ole Miss getting +10 at home is insane. Especially when you consider the strength of the Rebels, which is their defensive line, plays directly into Bama’s weak offensive line. Everyone seems to be all in on Jalen Hurts, but I’m not. He’s shown flashes, but I haven’t seen anything to make me think that he is consistent enough of as a passer to beat Ole Miss on the road. On the other side, Ole Miss has the defense to put some points up on Bama despite their own troubles along the offensive line.

Despite Ole Miss’ prolific passing attack, I believe this game will be a fairly low scoring. Bama’s defense is simply too good to allow a lot of points and the Rebels defensive line is nasty. Expect Ole Miss to harass Jalen Hurts and force the freshman into some critical mistakes as the Rebels manage to win a 3rd straight game against Saban. Prediction: Ole Miss 24, Alabama 17

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