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; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) is chased by Vanderbilt Commodores safety Ryan White (14) during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Tigers beat the Commodores 23-16. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

#9 Auburn over Georgia (+10), Saturday 2:30 PM (CT), Sanford Stadium

Georgia isn’t very good, but I feel like getting 10 points at home is a little too much. Also, the Bulldogs have won the last four games played in Athens in the rivalry. The Bulldogs are far from figuring things out under Kirby Smart, but I think they can keep things close against the Tigers. Despite the scare last week against Vandy, Auburn looks like one of the best teams in the country. Unfortunately for Auburn, breakout star Kam Pettway appears unlikely to play. The Tigers still have Kerryon Johnson, but he doesn’t bring quite the same spark as Pettway.

Despite my concerns, I expect Auburn to win in a close one. I think Jacob Eason will play well, but I don’t think he has the weapons at receiver to pull of the upset. Georgia will rise to the occasion and play up to their competition, but Auburn’s defense will prove to be too much. Look for Auburn to win behind the leg of Daniel Carlson in a narrow, low scoring game. Auburn 27, Georgia 24

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