SEC Football: Week Eleven Predictions: The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

SEC Football: Week Eleven Predictions

By Jake Ingram | Nov 11, 2016

Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn speaks to an official as offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee reacts in the background during the fourth quarter against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida over South Carolina (+14.5), Saturday 11:00 AM (CT), Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

For several reasons, this game is a lot more intriguing than it might appear from the surface. On one hand, we have Will Muschamp‘s first trip to Gainesville since being fired by Florida two years ago. There’s also the added layer that Steve Spurrier is now a consultant for the Florida program after quitting on the Gamecock’s midseason a year ago. Also, both teams still have a lot to play for as the Gators are still in the driver’s seat for the SEC East and the Gamecocks are fighting for bowl eligibility. How sweet would it be for the Will Muschamp to ruin Florida’s season while also becoming bowl eligible?

Last week, I wondered about how good Florida actually was. The answer to that question is obvious to me now: They’re mediocre at best. The Gators offense is even worse than I thought it and the defense isn’t quite good enough to make up for it. The Gamecocks aren’t a great team, but they’re their best football of the season and seem to have found a future star at quarterback in true freshman Jake Bentley. I feel good about South Carolina’s chances of giving Florida a scare, but I’m not sure they can knock of the Gators in Gainesville. I think Florida finds a way to survive in a defensive struggle. Florida 21, South Carolina 17

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