Roll Tide Wire staff predictions for loaded SEC rivalry week slate

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Roll Tide Wire staff predictions for loaded SEC rivalry week slate

A simply loaded rivalry week slate has now officially arrived for the SEC.

Starting on Friday afternoon, the rivalry week schedule begins with three of the SEC’s top teams all in action, with each also still in conference title game, as well as College Football Playoff (CFP) contention entering the week. Of those three teams, two will play on the road, while the other is at a neutral site.

After those three games, Saturday is also a big day for the conference, headlined by the latest edition of the Iron Bowl that night, a game which has high-stakes attached for both teams.

Following are Roll Tide Wire’s staff predictions for every rivalry week game in the SEC.

Ole Miss Rebels at Mississippi State Bulldogs

  • When: Friday, Nov. 28 at noon ET on ABC
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Ole Miss 32, Mississippi State 26
    • Steve Holley: Ole Miss 31, Mississippi State 23
    • Rob King: Ole Miss 31, Mississippi State 24
    • Jake Boico: Ole Miss 34, Mississippi State 20

The SEC’s Week 14 slate begins Friday afternoon in Starkville with the Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, a game where Lane Kiffin’s Rebels can likely clinch a CFP spot with a win. Roll Tide Wire unanimously picks Ole Miss to get the win Saturday over their in-state rivals, but it could come in a close, one-possession game.

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Cash Jones (32) scores against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in overtime at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

  • When: Friday, Nov. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Georgia 34, Georgia Tech 20
    • Steve Holley: Georgia 33, Georgia Tech 17
    • Rob King: Georgia 31, Georgia Tech 24
    • Jake Boico: Georgia 20, Georgia Tech 17

Georgia and Georgia Tech collide inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday afternoon for the latest edition of the rivalry known as clean, old-fashioned hate. All of Roll Tide Wire predicts a win for the Bulldogs over their in-state rivals, but similar to the Egg Bowl, it could come in a close contest.

Texas A&M Aggies at Texas Longhorns

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) breaks the attempted tackle from Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe (3) during the first half. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

  • When: Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Texas A&M 23, Texas 27
    • Steve Holley: Texas A&M 35, Texas 38
    • Rob King: Texas A&M 27, Texas 18
    • Jake Boico: Texas A&M 37, Texas 27

The first game Roll Tide Wire is split on this weekend comes Friday night when Texas A&M puts their undefeated record on the line against in-state rival Texas, a game where the Aggies can clinch a SEC title game berth with a victory. Roll Tide Wire is split between the Aggies and Longhorns winning Friday night in what will likely be a one possession game.

Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at noon ET on ACC Network
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Kentucky 20, Louisville 33
    • Steve Holley: Kentucky 17, Louisville 28
    • Rob King: Kentucky 24, Louisville 21
    • Jake Boico: Kentucky 23, Louisville 14

Another game where Roll Tide Wire is split down the middle is Saturday’s contest between Kentucky and Louisville at noon. The Wildcats will have to win on the road at Louisville to become bowl-eligible.

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at noon ET on SEC Network
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: South Carolina 26, Clemson 30
    • Steve Holley: South Carolina 21, Clemson 28
    • Rob King: South Carolina 31, Clemson 24
    • Jake Boico: South Carolina 27, Clemson 20

Another SEC vs. ACC showdown taking place Saturday afternoon is South Carolina hosting in-state rival Clemson. Yet again, Roll Tide Wire is split on the outcome this contest, one that is likely to be a close, one-possession game.

LSU Tigers at Oklahoma Sooners

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: LSU 16, Oklahoma 23
    • Steve Holley: LSU 7, Oklahoma 23
    • Rob King: LSU 19, Oklahoma 27
    • Jake Boico: LSU 17, Oklahoma 28

LSU travels to Oklahoma looking to pull the upset over a Sooners team that is likely in the CFP with a win Saturday. However, all of Roll Tide goes with the Sooners to get the win here led by their defense in what could be a lower-scoring contest.

Vanderbilt Commodores at Tennessee Volunteers

Nov 30, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) stands in the pocket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Vanderbilt 33, Tennessee 44
    • Steve Holley: Vanderbilt 31, Tennessee 34
    • Rob King: Vanderbilt 24, Tennessee 21
    • Jake Boico: Vanderbilt 38, Tennessee 35

Vanderbilt’s remaining CFP hopes are on the line Saturday afternoon via a road trip to Tennessee for a matchup with the in-state rival Volunteers. Roll Tide Wire is split between the Commodores and Volunteers to win Saturday night, with this game potentially high scoring between two of the SEC’s top offensive teams.

Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Missouri 27, Arkansas 30
    • Steve Holley: Missouri 38, Arkansas 22
    • Rob King: Missouri 22, Arkansas 19
    • Jake Boico: Missouri 24, Arkansas 21

Missouri and Arkansas will meet Saturday afternoon in Fayetteville in a game that could potentially be close. In this game, Missouri is likely the favorite going in, but a high-scoring Arkansas offense is certainly capable of pulling the upset at home against the Tigers.

Florida Gators vs. Florida State Seminoles

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Florida 26, Florida State 23
    • Steve Holley: Florida 21, Florida State 27
    • Rob King: Florida 19, Florida State 21
    • Jake Boico: Florida 21, Florida State 35

The final SEC vs. ACC showdown this weekend comes in the state of Florida when the Gators and Seminoles collide in Gainesville. A majority of Roll Tide Wire goes with Florida State to win in Gainesville in what is likely to be a close game.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC
  • Predictions:
    • Matt Melton: Alabama 30, Auburn 24
    • Steve Holley: Alabama 26, Auburn 20
    • Rob King: Alabama 24, Auburn 18
    • Jake Boico: Alabama 27, Auburn 24

The SEC’s final game of rivalry week is a big one in the Iron Bowl, as Alabama travels to Auburn looking to clinch a conference title game appearance with a road win. All of Roll Tide Wire predicts Alabama to get a massive win in a one possession game Saturday night.

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