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SEC Football: Three Things to Watch For in Week Seven

By Justin Melton

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the field prior to a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the field prior to a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) gets ready to throw during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) gets ready to throw during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Who Wins the Quarterback Showdown in Fayetteville?

Coming into the season, everyone expected Chad Kelly to be the best quarterback in SEC Football. Thus far he has not disappointed. He has completed 115 of 174 passes for 1,596 yards and 13 touchdowns compared to only four interceptions.

So, if Kelly has been the best quarterback in SEC Football, who has been the second best? I would argue in favor of Austin Allen. Allen has completed 119 of 187 passes for 1,632 yards and 15 touchdowns, compared to just five interceptions. Those stats are extremely similar to Kelly’s. The only real difference between the two is that Allen is not the running threat that Kelly is. Nevertheless, he has been extremely effective.

This Saturday, the two signal-callers will go head-to-head, when the Ole Miss Rebels travel to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks. Both defenses have been susceptible to big plays, and both offenses have struggled to establish the running game. That can only mean one thing.

Allen and Kelly are going to sling the ball all around the yard. Fans of high-flying offense should absolutely tune in to this game. Last season these two teams combined for over 800 yards through the air. I would not be surprised to see similar statistics after this season’s contest.

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