SEC Football: Week 8 Predictions: SEC West Showdowns

SEC Football: Week Eight Predictions

By Jake Ingram | Oct 21, 2016

Oct 15, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his team following a win against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Southern Mississippi 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Alabama over Texas A&M (+18.5), Saturday 2:30 PM (CT), Bryant-Denny Stadium

I know Alabama is fresh off their most complete game of the season, but a 18.5 spread is a little too much. I’m sure recent meetings between the two programs have inflated the line, but the fact of the matter is that this isn’t the same Aggies’ team from past years. Texas A&M boasts a stellar defense with a pass rush that has a real chance to force turnovers for the Crimson Tide. The Aggies also have a much improved rushing attack, which is a stark contrast from previous seasons. Make no doubt about it, Texas A&M is much better equipped to challenge Bama this season

With all that being said, I still expect Bama to win the game. The Crimson Tide defense is the best in college football and the offense is continuing to improve. Texas A&M will likely be able to enough mistakes from Jalen Hurts to keep it close, but they don’t have enough firepower to beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Expect Bama to force Trevor Knight into a critical late turnover to seal the game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama 27, Texas A&M 17

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