SEC Week 11: Viewer's guide, picks
With the SEC regular season in its final three weeks, the West Division is still up for grabs.
Alabama took control with its win vs. LSU and Ole Miss' loss to Arkansas. But, as we've learned through the years, anything is certainly possible to happen in these final three weeks.
Columnist Dave Ammenheuser posted a 5-2 record last week, snapping his 16-game winning streak. He now has a 67-16 (80.7 percent) record for the season.
FLORIDA (8-1, 6-1) at SOUTH CAROLINA (3-6, 1-6)
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
TV: ESPN
The series: Florida leads 24-8-3
Opening line: Florida -8
Last week: Florida beat Vanderbilt 9-7; South Carolina lost to Tennessee 27-24
Ammenheuser says: Both teams are coming off disappointing efforts for different reasons. Florida won the SEC East title, but its offensive miscues against Vanderbilt were concerning. South Carolina fell behind big and couldn't recover against Tennessee. Things go according to plan this week. Florida 24, South Carolina 10
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GEORGIA (6-3, 4-3) at AUBURN (5-4, 2-4)
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
TV: WTVF-5
The series: Tied 55-55-8
Opening line: Auburn -1.5
Last week: Georgia beat Kentucky 27-3; Auburn beat Texas A&M 26-10
Ammenheuser says: Are these two teams playing for the right to come to Nashville and the Music City Bowl? Possibly. Both have under-achieved this season and there's a tad bit of pressure on both coaches. Auburn 33, Georgia 30
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NORTH TEXAS (1-8) at TENNESSEE (5-4)
When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
TV: SEC Network
The series: North Texas leads 1-0
Opening line: Tennessee -41
Last week: North Texas lost to Louisiana Tech 56-13 ; Tennessee beat South Carolina 27-24
Ammenheuser says: A breather for Tennessee. The Vols will clinch a second straight bowl berth. Tennessee 49, North Texas 7
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ALABAMA (8-1, 5-1) at MISSISSIPPI STATE (7-2, 3-2)
When: Saturday,.2:30 p.m.
TV: WTVF-5
The series: Alabama leads 78-18-3
Opening line: Alabama -8
Last week: Alabama beat LSU 30-16; Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-13
Ammenheuser says: The SEC's best game of the week. The Crimson Tide were mighty impressive in their win at LSU. Can they do it on the road in Starkville? Feeling here is that it will be a lot closer than most are predicting. Alabama 31, Mississippi St. 28
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KENTUCKY (4-5, 2-5) at VANDERBILT (3-6, 1-4)
When: Saturday, 3 p.m.
TV: SEC Network
The series: Kentucky leads 42-41-4
Opening line: Vanderbilt -3
Last week: Vanderbilt lost to Florida 9-7; Kentucky lost to Georgia 27-3
Ammenheuser says: Did you notice the line? Who would've thunk that four weeks ago? Kentucky is in another second-half tailspin. Vanderbilt is just a few points (close losses to Western Kentucky, Florida and South Carolina) from being bowl eligible. Vanderbilt 17, Kentucky 13
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WESTERN CAROLINA (6-3) at TEXAS A&M (6-3)
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
TV: ESPNU
The series: First meeting
Opening line: No line
Last week: Western Carolina beat Furman 48-10; Texas A&M lost to Auburn 26-10
Ammenheuser says: Although the Catamounts are having a good season, they are no match for an SEC opponent (remember, they lost 55-10 to Tennessee earlier). Texas A&M 49, Western Carolina 10
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ARKANSAS (5-4, 3-2) at LSU (7-1, 4-1)
When: Saturday, 6:15 p.m.
TV: ESPN
The series: LSU leads 37-21-2
Opening line: LSU -7.5
Last week: Arkansas beat Ole Miss 53-52; LSU lost to Alabama 30-16
Ammenheuser says: Both teams are coming off emotional games. Can the Hogs carry that emotional win to Baton Rouge? Can the Tigers forget last week's disappointment to Alabama? Upset. Arkansas28, LSU 27
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BYU (7-2) vs. MISSOURI (4-5)
When: 6:30 p.m. in Kansas City
TV: SEC Network
The series: BYU leads 1-0
Opening line: BYU -6.5
Last week: BYU beat San Jose State 17-16; Missouri lost to Mississippi State 31-13
Ammenheuser says: With everything going on at the Missouri campus, will the football team be able to regroup and focus in this non-conference matchup? It will be difficult. BYU 20, Missouri 7
Reach Dave Ammenheuser at 615-259-8352 and on Twitter @NashSportsEd.