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; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Danny Etling (16) celebrates runs off the field 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 /

LSU (-5.5) over Ole Miss, Saturday 8:00 PM (CT), Tiger Stadium

I’m very disappointed in the Rebels. I’ve been all in on Ole Miss ever since they should have pulled the upset over Bama. Chad Kelly was supposed to be a legit Heisman contender, but the Rebels have already flamed out and we aren’t even out of October yet. Now what do they have to play for? I think the Rebels are ready to mail in the season.

On the other hand, LSU is finally starting to click. Ed Orgeron has seemingly re-engerized the program and opened up what was a stagnant offense. LSU also has real stakes as they are still very much in contention for the West division. The Tigers will also benefit from the return of Leonard Fournette. I’m also going to live by my rule of “Always pick LSU at home, unless it’s against Alabama.” I expect this to be a statement win for the Tigers as they continue to look like the team we all thought they were going to be.

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