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SEC Football : Three Things We Watched For, Week Three Recap

By Justin Melton

Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Danny Etling (16) throws a pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Danny Etling (16) throws a pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies lineman Myles Garrett (15) tackles Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Is A&M the Real Deal? Is Auburn?

A&M showed against Auburn that they are absolutely the real deal. The defense was stout. Trevor Knight had a big game. And the running game even got involved. Texas A&M is a very dangerous team right now.

This week, the Aggies take on another potential West contender in the form of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hogs have looked good so far this season. I expect A&M to win, but if they don’t the Hogs will take their place as the dark horse SEC West pick.

Auburn, on the other hand, showed that they are nothing but a pretender. The supposed offensive awakening that took place against Arkansas State  was just a mirage caused by an awful defense. Sean White showed that he is an average quarterback on his best day, which is why he got the hook and was replaced with John Franklin III.

Unfortunately, Franklin didn’t look like the answer either. He is an elite athlete, but I’m not sure he’s an SEC-caliber quarterback. Auburn has a great kicker and a solid defense, but that won’t be enough to keep them out of the cellar in the toughest division in college football.

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