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SEC Football: Three Things to Watch for in Week Eight

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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Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) hands off to running back Rawleigh Williams III (22) against the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) hands off to running back Rawleigh Williams III (22) against the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Texas A&M won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Who Prevails, Arkansas’s Offense or Auburn’s Defense?

Auburn’s defense has played great this season. They dominate the line of scrimmage, and make it tough for opposing offenses to get things going. This week, however, they face a tough test.

The Arkansas Razorback offense has been extremely effective this season. Led by quarterback Austin Allen, the Hogs have been a tough, balanced unit. Rawleigh Williams III is a very talented running back, and the receiving corps is as deep as it has been since the Bobby Petrino era.

So, this should be a great battle, particularly in the trenches. If the Hog offensive line can get push, then the Razorbacks will cruise to victory. If they can’t the Tigers will feast. It should be worth watching.

On the other side of the ball, the matchup is slightly less interesting. The Razorback defense is questionable at best. Meanwhile, the Tiger offense has feasted on cupcakes, but been downright anemic against actual competition.

So, in short we have strength versus strength and weakness versus weakness. The unstoppable force versus the immovable object. Which will prevail? We will have to watch and find out.

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