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SEC Football: Week Seven Predictions

By Jake Ingram

Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) rushes against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) rushes against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) drops back during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the North Texas Mean Green 32-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Luke Del Rio (14) drops back during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the North Texas Mean Green 32-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

#18 Florida (-13.5) over Missouri, Saturday 3:00 PM (CT), Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

This could be a deceptively challenging game for Florida. While Missouri hasn’t been very good this season, they could have the advantage of facing a distracted Florida team as the controversy surrounding the canceled Florida-LSU game continues to swell. Missouri also enters off an embarrassing loss to LSU and had the benefit of having a bye week before this game.

The good news for the Gators is that QB Luke Del Rio is set to return after missing the last few games due to a knee injury. Del Rio’s return should spark a Florida offense that has struggled mightily in his absence. Missouri will likely do enough to keep the game close for a while, but Florida will ultimately pull away in the second half. Florida 35, Missouri 20

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