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SEC Football: What We Saw, What We’ll See in Week 12-13

By James Bowers

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
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 /
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Nov 28, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end
Nov 28, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end /

WHAT WE’LL SEE:RIVALRY WEEK

Thanksgiving weekend is a time for relentless smack talk among  friends,family and coworkers, as it is on this weekend that classic rivalry games are contested. A theme among the SEC is in state rivalries with ACC schools.

South Carolina hopes to derail Clemson’s national championship hopes, but will need a remedy to their defensive inconsistencies and QB Jake Bentley to play beyond his years to have any hope of doing this.

Georgia welcomes a momentum riding Georgia Tech to Athens in the latest showing of “Clean, Old Fashioned Hate”, and Florida will try to dodge an upset when it travels to Doak Campbell Stadium and plays a Florida State team bitter over missed opportunities. Vandy hosts Tennessee as it looks to clinch bowl eligibility, Missouri meets Arkansas while Texas A&M hosts LSU in a pair of conference border wars.

Perhaps the most intriguing SEC-ACC rivalry tilt of this year is the newest one, Kentucky-Louisville. The ‘Ville had their feelings hurt when Houston ended their College Football Playoff hopes, while Kentucky won game number six over FCS Austin Peay State.

The Kentucky defense is ranked #105 against the rush this season, so containing Cardinal QB Lamar Jackson could be a chore for the Wildcats. The game will be played in Louisville, so the emotions of senior day and the home field advantage are obstacles for Stoops and company.

WE’LL SEE YOU NEXT WEEK

We’ll look back at rivalry week, look ahead to the SEC title game and possible bowl destinations for SEC teams, but for now, enjoy bonding with your family in the glow of your TV over the long gridiron weekend.

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