While this week may not be as electric as last Saturday, there are still some pretty colossal games around the country and in the SEC. Here’s a look at this week’s action.

Last week: 20-2

Overall: 39-5, 87%

Colorado State @ No. 1 Alabama

6 PM CT

ESPN 2

Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessinich

Bama by 28 1/2

Jalen Hurts had a very good game last Saturday vs. Fresno State throwing, and particularly running the ball. Don’t see Fresno State as a great barometer of where Jalen is, and this week may not be that indicative of whether Jalen is a championship quarterback either. But it won’t hurt. Jalen and the Tide can get some good reps against a team that is overmatched and get ready for SEC play against Vandy next week in Nashvegas. Linebackers Rashaan Evans and Anfernee Jennings are questionable for Saturday’s game. S may hold them out until next weekend. Young players should get good experience here and the starters should get some solid reps. 

Alabama 45, Colorado State 7

 

Mercer at Auburn

3 PM CT

SEC Network

Joel Myers, Brian Kinchen, Gabe Gross

Auburn was pathetic on offense last week. The Tigers defense keeps them in games, but Jarrett Stidham and the offensive line looks completely overmatched by elite defenses. This will be a scrimmage against the scout team. Auburn gets a blowout for what it’s worth.

Auburn 49, Mercer 7

 

No. 3 Clemson @ No. 14 Louisville 

7 PM CT 

ABC

Chris, Kirk, Maria

Clemson by 3

Clemson’s defense, quarterback Kelly Bryant along with awesome wide receiver Ray Ray McCloud get it done for the Tigers.

Clemson 31, Louisville 27

 

No. 23 Tennessee @ No. 24 Florida

2:30 PM CT

CBS

Brad Nessler, Gary, Allie

Gators by 4 1/2

Gators look dysfunctional but their defense gets them over the top.

Florida 28, Tennessee 24

 

No. 12 LSU @ Mississippi State 

6 PM CT

ESPN

Tess, Todd, Holly

LSU by 7

I’m expecting a close game here. Nick Fitzgerald is pretty dynamic for State and they’re playing better defense this season under first year coordinator Todd Grantham, an SEC vet defensive coordinator. I don’t really think Danny Etling is a championship quarterback, but I’ll take LSU in a close one in a hostile environment.

LSU 27, State 24

 

Kentucky at South Carolina

6:30 PM CT

SEC Network

Tom Hart, JRodg, Cole

SC by 6 1/2

I’m a believer in the South Carolina offense. Their defense is pretty decent too. Deebo Samuels is one of the most if not the most dynamic player in the country. He’s already taken 2 kicks back to the house, and he’s a phenomenal receiver. Deebo and the Gamecocks move on in SEC play.

South Carolina 31, Kentucky 21

 

No. 18 Kansas State @ Vanderbilt

6:30 PM CT 

ESPNU

K State by 4

Mike Conzens, John Congemi

I’ll go with the upset here. The Dores are pretty solid.

Vanderbilt 31, Kansas State 28

 

Other SEC games

No. 13 Georgia 49, Samford 7

6:30 PM CT

SEC Alternate Network

Mike Morgan, Barrett Jones, Desmond Purnell

 

Ole Miss 38, California 34

9:30 PM CT

ESPN

Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard, Allison Williams

 

Missouri 34, Purdue 31

3 PM 

SEC Network

Taylor Zarzour, Andre, Olivia Harlan

 

Texas A&M 42, Louisiana Lafayette 27

11 AM 

SEC Network

Dave Neal, Matt Stinchcomb, Dawn Davenport

 

National games

No.4 USC 45, Texas 24

7:30 PM CT 

FOX

Gus, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft

UAB 31, Coastal Carolina 30

Noon

FOX 6

Doug Bell, Jay Sonnhalter, Christina Chambers

No. 2 Oklahoma 49, Tulane 10

5 PM

FOX Sports Net

Brendon Burke, Dave Anderson, Christian Steckel

No. 19 Stanford 35, San Diego State 31

9:30 PM 

CBS Sports Network

Ben Holden, Jay Feely, John Schriffen

No.7 Michigan 38, Air Force 17

11 AM CT

Big Ten Network

Kevin Kugler, Matt Millen, Michelle McMahon

No. 9 Oklahoma State 45, Pittsburgh 28

11 AM CT

ESPN

Dave Pasch, Gregory McElroy, Lugues

No. 21 Washington State 52, Oregon State 30

4:30 PM CT

PAC 12 Network

Roxy Bernstein, Anthony Herron, Lewis Johnson

No. 25 UCLA 42 Memphis 38

11 AM CT

ABC

Beth Mowins, Anthony Becht, Rocky Boiman

Duke 45, Baylor 27

11:30 AM CT

ACC Network

Wes Durham, James Bates, Rebecca Kapel