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; Knoxville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops meets with Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) after the game at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 49 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee over Missouri (+14.5), Saturday 2:30 PM (CT), Neyland Stadium

This prediction may be influenced by the fact that I’m still angry with the Vols for giving up the backdoor cover last week, but I don’t think Tennessee is 15 points better than any SEC team right now. The fact that I whiffed on my Missouri prediction last week may also have something to do with this prediction too. Don’t get me wrong, Missouri is still absolutely terrible, but I think they can hang around with the Vols. Why would I believe that? Well, it has everything to do with the fact that the Vols haven’t blown out any opponent like they should have this season. In fact, this Vols team seems to have to have the incredible ability to make every game closer than it should be. Why would that change now?

The Vols have a lot to play for, but I don’t think it really matters with this team. Tennessee is a seriously flawed team with shaky leadership and I refused to be burned by them again this season. If that means picking a bad Missouri team to cover, then so be it. Tennessee will win the game in typical Tennessee fashion and will likely take the crown as one of the least deserving East division champions ever. Tennessee 42, Missouri 31

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