It was a great weekend for Auburn. The starters only played in the first half and looked great. Yes, it was against Furman, but they still looked good. For example, Starter Chris Todd was 17-18 for 256 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs. Back up Neil Caulde was 10-12 for 117 yards, 0 TDs and no INTs.That is good against air. The startes beat Furman like they were supposed to and got a much needed rest in the second half. There were WRs playing DB and RB. Walk-ons got to see plenty of playing time. Everything looked good except punt returns. I don't know how a D1 team can't find someone to just call fair catch and catch the ball. It baffles me. Auburn is still thin in the D backfield. Anthony Gulley, listed as a WR, lead all rushers with 77 yards. He played WR, DB and RB, where he hasn't practiced since high school. He has been getting reps in practice at DB. Don't be shocked if he sees the field against UGA at DB. All in all, it was basically a bye week for Auburn.
My SEC leans last week were 4-0. I never posted the plays. No one follows them anyway. I have had a pretty good week the last two weeks.
The Georgia Bulldogs basically had a bye week as well, beating up on Tennessee Tech 38-0. They held TT to 55 total yards. I think UGA is better than their 5-4 record but I also think Auburn is better than the 7-3 record, but only bay one game. This game should be close. The oddsmakers agree. The line opened at 4 and is at 4.5 now. Auburn holds a slight edge in the series, 53-51-8. Auburn is 4-2 SU in the last six in Athens. UGA is 0-3 ATS in Athens this year. Back with stats in a few....
SEC leans
Kentucky -3 vs Vandy
Tennessee vs Ole Miss -3
Florida -15 vs USC
Alabama vs MSU +13
La Tech vs LSU -24.5
Lots of chalk there!
Bonus games
Utah +17 vs TCU
Idaho +28 vs Bosie St.