SEC Football: Week Twelve Predictions: The Struggle Continues

SEC Football: Week Twelve Predictions

By Jake Ingram | Nov 18, 2016

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers guard Josh Boutte (76) and LSU Tigers linebacker Donnie Alexander (48) carry The Boot trophy after defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 38-10 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Derrius Guice (5) runs the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks defensive end Randy Ramsey (10) closes in during the fourth quarter of the game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

LSU (-14) over Florida, Saturday 12:00 PM (CT), Tiger Stadium

I sure am glad this game is actually getting played, but I’m not sure Florida feels the same way. Florida finds themselves in the exact situation they feared when the whole debate about rescheduling this game was raging: A loss will likely keep the Gators from winning the east. With Tennessee having a favorable schedule remaining, the Gators most find a way to pull off a win in Tiger Stadium. Unfortunately for the Gators, LSU is now playing their best football of the season.

Despite Florida having more to play for, I just can’t see them beating LSU. I don’t even think it would matter if the game was being played in Gainesville like it was originally scheduled. Florida simply won’t be able to put up points against the stout LSU defense. Backup QB Austin Appleby looked surprisingly good against South Carolina last week, but I have no faith in him being able to do anything against the Tiger defense. With that being said, I don’t think LSU will be able to score a lot of points either. But, it won’t take a lot of points as I believe Florida would be fortunate to reach double digits. Expect LSU to win in a low scoring, old-fashioned football game. LSU 20, Florida 6

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