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Week 9 Assessment
Posted on 10/31/25 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 10/31/25 at 8:39 pm
Week 8
Better late than never!
Bring on the Hate…
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‘Sure was proud of the SEC this week. We rallied together and now everyone universally despises Brian Kelley.’
‘I thought we had gotten past the whole social distancing thing, but it looks like the LSU defense has not’
‘I don’t know if y’all were able to watch the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri game, but the last time I saw that many flags, I was taking a tour of the United Nations.’
‘Let’s say you find yourself lost on the wrong side of town in need of directions. You head to a gas station that was built during WW2. The friendly gentleman behind the counter helps you out, and you decide to return the favor by purchasing a 4 day old pork sandwich and scarf it down. You immediately regret your decision as your stomach starts to grumble and you know the bathroom hasn’t been cleaned in a decade. As your walk becomes a strut due to uncontrollable stomach pain, give a snicker fingered salute to Bill Belichick for his ill advised two against Virginia while you carry out your own.’
Playoff Watch
This new section is not a prediction on who will be in the playoffs. It’s just at current standing based on merit.
ACC (favorite Miami lost)
- Georgia Tech - Undefeated and plays great together as a team, but concerned how their talent will hold up in the playoffs
- 1 Loss teams: Louisville, Miami, and Virginia
B10
- Ohio State - Undefeated
- Indiana - Undefeated
- Oregon - 1 loss to Indiana
B12 (favorite Texas Tech lost)
- BYU - undefeated, but they have only played one ranked team who is no longer ranked.
- 1 Loss teams: Cincinnati, Houston, and Texas Tech
SEC
- Bama - I have to place them at the top just based on their schedule. They have 4 top 25 wins compared to A&M’s 1
- Texas A&M - Undefeated, but they haven’t played the hardest competition outside of Notre Dame
- Georgia - If the Dawgs played the 1st half like they play the 4th quarter, they would be undefeated and ranked number 1, but they haven’t.
- Ole Miss - 1 quarter away from being undefeated
- Vanderbilt - 1 loss to Bama, but this is a good team - not just a gunslinger QB
Missouri and Oklahoma fell out this week. Who will remain after this week? My only guarantee of the week is Bama and A&M won’t fall this week.
Independent
- Notre Dame - The Irish should be able to win out their remaining schedule and will likely find themselves in the playoffs despite one ranked win over a team that is no longer ranked. Thank the media.
Group of 5 - this will solve itself as the season plays out so I’m not going to detail this.
Here We Go…
Playoff Team
#3 Texas A&M (8-0, SEC 5-0, P4: 6-0, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: @ #20 LSU (5-3) (P4), Line: -1.5 (+22.5)
Score: 49-25
Stat Line: O(224/202/426,0/2/2) D(60/218/278,0/0/0) P(6/65) TOP(30:12)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Failed to Meet Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 20 Road Win
What a game. The tigers kept it close and even led at halftime, but everything seemed to click in the second half for the Aggies. They scored 35 unanswered before allowing a garbage time touchdown. Strong showing by A&M.
After a 1 week hiatus in Arkansas, the defense is back to dominating third downs (2-13). Special teams looked great besides the one blocked punt for a safety. They get the week off and then play a well balanced Missouri.
Fun fact of the week: current and former A&M QB’s are 23-1 on the year (Marcel Reed, Haynes King, and Conner Weigman - excluded Jalen Henderson and Zach Calzada as they aren’t starting)
#4 Alabama (7-1, SEC 5-0, P4: 6-1, Non-P4: 1-0, AP: +4)
Opponent: @ South Carolina (3-5) (P4), Line: -12.5 (-5.5)
Score: 29-22
Stat Line: O(72/253/325,2/0/2) D(111/222/333,1/1/2) P(6/52) TOP(27:22)
Prior Week: Top 15 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
The tide survived. I don’t understand the erratic games at FSU and South Carolina, but fortunately, the less than stellar play this past weekend doesn’t cost Bama anything. Regroup, fix what needs to be fixed, and proceed forward.
You have to give credit to the cocks. They elevated their game and pressed Bama most of the game. Bama had the resolve to fight from behind and pull out the win.
#9 Georgia (6-1, SEC 4-1, P4: 4-1, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: () (), Line: ()
Score: N/A
Stat Line: O() D() P() TOP()
Prior Week: Top 5 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Bye Week
#8 Ole Miss (7-1, SEC 4-1, P4: 4-1, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: -3)
Opponent: @ #13 Oklahoma (6-2) (P4), Line: +5.5 (+13.5)
Score: 34-26
Stat Line: O(116/315/431,0/0/0) D(136/223/359,1/0/1) P(6/50) TOP(35:36)
Prior Week: Top 10 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 15 Road Win (Met Expectations)
Ole Miss stormed into Norman and got the win. The match up of your offense against their defense was intriguing and the Rebels won that battle. In addition, the Ole Miss defense continues to be better than people think.
My only critique: why go for it on 4h and 1 at your own 25? My biggest problem here is momentum. Ole Miss gifted OU a field goal that could have been a touchdown. It’s just unnecessary risk.
#10 Vanderbilt (7-1, SEC 3-1, P4: 4-1, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: +7)
Opponent: #15 Missouri (6-2) (P4), Line: -3.5 (+3.5)
Score: 17-10
Stat Line: O(136/129/265,0/1/1) D(170/206/376,1/0/1) P(8/83) TOP(23:48)
Prior Week: Top 10 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 15 Win (Met Expectations)
This game felt like an old school throwback game between Bama vs. LSU. The offenses couldn’t sustain drives much less score lots of points. Both defenses held the other in check most of the game.
Give credit to the tiger defense. Vandy has grinded out 3rd downs all year until this game. But the Vandy defense was able to to the same. A hard fought game where the commodores earned the win.
Better late than never!
Bring on the Hate…
‘Sure was proud of the SEC this week. We rallied together and now everyone universally despises Brian Kelley.’
‘I thought we had gotten past the whole social distancing thing, but it looks like the LSU defense has not’
‘I don’t know if y’all were able to watch the Vanderbilt vs. Missouri game, but the last time I saw that many flags, I was taking a tour of the United Nations.’
‘Let’s say you find yourself lost on the wrong side of town in need of directions. You head to a gas station that was built during WW2. The friendly gentleman behind the counter helps you out, and you decide to return the favor by purchasing a 4 day old pork sandwich and scarf it down. You immediately regret your decision as your stomach starts to grumble and you know the bathroom hasn’t been cleaned in a decade. As your walk becomes a strut due to uncontrollable stomach pain, give a snicker fingered salute to Bill Belichick for his ill advised two against Virginia while you carry out your own.’
Playoff Watch
This new section is not a prediction on who will be in the playoffs. It’s just at current standing based on merit.
ACC (favorite Miami lost)
- Georgia Tech - Undefeated and plays great together as a team, but concerned how their talent will hold up in the playoffs
- 1 Loss teams: Louisville, Miami, and Virginia
B10
- Ohio State - Undefeated
- Indiana - Undefeated
- Oregon - 1 loss to Indiana
B12 (favorite Texas Tech lost)
- BYU - undefeated, but they have only played one ranked team who is no longer ranked.
- 1 Loss teams: Cincinnati, Houston, and Texas Tech
SEC
- Bama - I have to place them at the top just based on their schedule. They have 4 top 25 wins compared to A&M’s 1
- Texas A&M - Undefeated, but they haven’t played the hardest competition outside of Notre Dame
- Georgia - If the Dawgs played the 1st half like they play the 4th quarter, they would be undefeated and ranked number 1, but they haven’t.
- Ole Miss - 1 quarter away from being undefeated
- Vanderbilt - 1 loss to Bama, but this is a good team - not just a gunslinger QB
Missouri and Oklahoma fell out this week. Who will remain after this week? My only guarantee of the week is Bama and A&M won’t fall this week.
Independent
- Notre Dame - The Irish should be able to win out their remaining schedule and will likely find themselves in the playoffs despite one ranked win over a team that is no longer ranked. Thank the media.
Group of 5 - this will solve itself as the season plays out so I’m not going to detail this.
Here We Go…
Playoff Team
#3 Texas A&M (8-0, SEC 5-0, P4: 6-0, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: @ #20 LSU (5-3) (P4), Line: -1.5 (+22.5)
Score: 49-25
Stat Line: O(224/202/426,0/2/2) D(60/218/278,0/0/0) P(6/65) TOP(30:12)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Failed to Meet Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 20 Road Win
What a game. The tigers kept it close and even led at halftime, but everything seemed to click in the second half for the Aggies. They scored 35 unanswered before allowing a garbage time touchdown. Strong showing by A&M.
After a 1 week hiatus in Arkansas, the defense is back to dominating third downs (2-13). Special teams looked great besides the one blocked punt for a safety. They get the week off and then play a well balanced Missouri.
Fun fact of the week: current and former A&M QB’s are 23-1 on the year (Marcel Reed, Haynes King, and Conner Weigman - excluded Jalen Henderson and Zach Calzada as they aren’t starting)
#4 Alabama (7-1, SEC 5-0, P4: 6-1, Non-P4: 1-0, AP: +4)
Opponent: @ South Carolina (3-5) (P4), Line: -12.5 (-5.5)
Score: 29-22
Stat Line: O(72/253/325,2/0/2) D(111/222/333,1/1/2) P(6/52) TOP(27:22)
Prior Week: Top 15 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
The tide survived. I don’t understand the erratic games at FSU and South Carolina, but fortunately, the less than stellar play this past weekend doesn’t cost Bama anything. Regroup, fix what needs to be fixed, and proceed forward.
You have to give credit to the cocks. They elevated their game and pressed Bama most of the game. Bama had the resolve to fight from behind and pull out the win.
#9 Georgia (6-1, SEC 4-1, P4: 4-1, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: () (), Line: ()
Score: N/A
Stat Line: O() D() P() TOP()
Prior Week: Top 5 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Bye Week
#8 Ole Miss (7-1, SEC 4-1, P4: 4-1, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: -3)
Opponent: @ #13 Oklahoma (6-2) (P4), Line: +5.5 (+13.5)
Score: 34-26
Stat Line: O(116/315/431,0/0/0) D(136/223/359,1/0/1) P(6/50) TOP(35:36)
Prior Week: Top 10 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 15 Road Win (Met Expectations)
Ole Miss stormed into Norman and got the win. The match up of your offense against their defense was intriguing and the Rebels won that battle. In addition, the Ole Miss defense continues to be better than people think.
My only critique: why go for it on 4h and 1 at your own 25? My biggest problem here is momentum. Ole Miss gifted OU a field goal that could have been a touchdown. It’s just unnecessary risk.
#10 Vanderbilt (7-1, SEC 3-1, P4: 4-1, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: +7)
Opponent: #15 Missouri (6-2) (P4), Line: -3.5 (+3.5)
Score: 17-10
Stat Line: O(136/129/265,0/1/1) D(170/206/376,1/0/1) P(8/83) TOP(23:48)
Prior Week: Top 10 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 15 Win (Met Expectations)
This game felt like an old school throwback game between Bama vs. LSU. The offenses couldn’t sustain drives much less score lots of points. Both defenses held the other in check most of the game.
Give credit to the tiger defense. Vandy has grinded out 3rd downs all year until this game. But the Vandy defense was able to to the same. A hard fought game where the commodores earned the win.
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Posted on 10/31/25 at 8:39 pm to DrKnievel
Playoff Contender
#13 Oklahoma (6-2, SEC 2-2, P4: 3-2, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: -1)
Opponent: #8 Ole Miss (7-1) (P4), Line: -5.5 (-13.5)
Score: 26-34
Stat Line: O(136/223/359,1/0/1) D(116/315/431,0/0/0) P(8/52) TOP(24:24)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 10 Loss (Met Expectations)
It’s hard to say exactly what is wrong other than the backend of their schedule is tough. The Sooners don’t look bad but they are starting to look more average, but there is still time to get some big wins.
The defense didn’t look as stout this game but give Lane and his boys some credit. I was a little surprised the offense didn’t look better, but I think the ole miss D is better than people think. The time to win is now.
#15 Missouri (6-2, SEC 2-2, P4: 3-2, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: #10 Vanderbilt (7-1) (P4), Line: +3.5 (-3.5)
Score: 10-17
Stat Line: O(170/206/376,1/0/1) D(136/129/265,0/1/1) P(8/88) TOP(36:12)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 10 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Compared to the rest of the year, the offense didn’t perform well, but let’s give the Vandy D credit. The defense looked great and held Pavia to a mostly pedestrian day, but he did have a couple of key runs. A&M is up next and should be another test for the Tigers.
#17 Tennessee (6-2, SEC 3-2, P4: 4-2, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: -6)
Opponent: Kentucky (2-5) (P4), Line: -7.5 (+14.5)
Score: 56-34
Stat Line: O(108/396/504,0/0/0) D(146/330/476,1/1/2) P(6/56) TOP(23:57)
Prior Week: Top 10 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
The Vols offense rolled against Kentucky, but the defense continues to be a concern. The time of possession was completely lopsided, yet the offense was so efficient, it didn’t matter. You can roll lesser competition, but teams with a defense seem to cause big problems for this team.
Middle of the Pack
Florida (3-4, SEC 2-2, P4: 2-3, Non-P4: 1-1, AP: N/A)
Opponent: () (), Line: ()
Score: N/A
Stat Line: O() D() P() TOP()
Prior Week: P4 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Bye Week
#20 LSU (5-3, SEC 2-3, P4: 3-3, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: #3 Texas A&M (8-0) (P4), Line: +1.5 (-22.5)
Score: 25-49
Stat Line: O(60/218/278,0/0/0) D(224/202/426,0/2/2) P(4/27) TOP(29:48)
Prior Status: Top 20 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 5 Loss (Failed to Meet Expectations)
I don’t know if others saw what I saw, but I looks like the coaches have ruined Harold Perkins. He doesn’t look like himself. Whatever fire he used to have, it was extinguished by the time A&M played the Tigers. He was loafing around half the game like he had given up. I don’t blame him. He just looks frustrated and unmotivated. And just to be clear, it started before A&M had the lead.
#22 Texas (6-2, SEC 3-1, P4: 3-2, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: @ Mississippi State (4-4) (P4), Line: -8.5 (-1.5)
Score: 45-38 (OT)
Stat Line: O(72/356/428,0/1/1) D(63/382/445,1/0/1) P(9/61) TOP(30:01)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Failed to Meet Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
I’m sure some people won’t agree with this, but I have Texas as middle of the pack because that is how they have looked the last several weeks. What’s crazy is the offense could figure things out and their path to the playoffs is still possible. Being taken to overtime by some of the leagues lesser competition isn’t good, but the offense is finally showing signs of life. We will have to see if Arch plays this week. It’s a tough schedule ahead, but it’s certainly possible.
Upset Artist
This new section is for teams that have fallen below the middle of the pack, but are dangerous and likely to get an upset before the season is over
Arkansas (2-6, SEC 0-4, P4: 0-5, Non-P4: 2-1, AP: N/A)
Opponent: Auburn (4-4) (P4), Line: +2.5 (-6.5)
Score: 24-33
Stat Line: O(63/268/331,1/3/4) D(230/150/380,0/1/1) P(3/12) TOP(22:20)
Prior Week: Top 5 Loss (Exceeded Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Loss (Met Expectations)
I thought after the A&M game, the offense had figured things out. Unfortunately, Taylen Green had 3 interceptions really limiting a flawed team.
This Arkansas team is good enough to win, but they are limited. The offense can’t turn the ball over and penalties must be limited. They did great on penalties, but the turnovers got y’all this week. What was surprising for me was that Green contributed multiple turnovers. Let’s call it a bad game and focus on a win next week.
Auburn (4-4, SEC 1-4, P4: 2-4, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: @ Arkansas (2-6) (P4), Line: -2.5 (+6.5)
Score: 33-24
Stat Line: O(230/150/380,0/1/1) D(63/268/331,1/3/4) P(4/35) TOP(37:40)
Prior Week: Top 20 Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Win (Met Expectations)
Auburn finally made a switch around halftime at QB, and the offense didn’t wilt in the second half. The defense continues to be top notch generating 4 turnovers. Upset #1 is in the books.
Mississippi State (4-4, SEC 0-4, P4: 1-4, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: #22 Texas (6-2) (P4), Line: +8.5 (+1.5)
Score: 38-45 (OT)
Stat Line: O(63/382/445,1/0/1) D(72/356/428,0/1/1) P(8/41) TOP(29:59)
Prior Week: P4 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 25 Loss (Met Expectations)
I’m still hanging tough with the cowbells. State is on the cusp, but damn they just can’t get over that hump. Another blown lead, but I put this one squarely on the coach. Just punt it away or out of bounds.
South Carolina (3-5, SEC 1-5, P4: 2-5, Non-P4: 1-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: #4 Alabama (7-1) (P4), Line: +12.5 (+5.5)
Score: 22-29
Stat Line: O(111/222/333,1/1/2) D(72/253/325,2/0/2) P(5/40) TOP(32:38)
Prior Week: Top 15 Loss (Failed to Meet Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 5 Loss (Met Expectations)
You held Bama to 11 total yards in the 1st quarter and were still down 7-3. The offense finally made a little progress but sputtered late. The game was for the taking, but the Cocks just couldn’t score enough late.
Hall of Shame
At the end of the year, this will be the worst 3-4 teams. For now, it will be for public shaming.
Kentucky (2-5, SEC 0-5, P4: 0-5, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: #17 Tennessee (6-3) (P4), Line: +7.5 (-14.5)
Score: 34-56
Stat Line: O(146/330/476,1/1/2) D(108/396/504,0/0/0) P(8/73) TOP(36:03)
Prior Week: Top 25 Loss (Exceeded Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 20 Loss (Met Expectations)
I’m not even sure winning a game will get y’all out of purgatory at this point.
#13 Oklahoma (6-2, SEC 2-2, P4: 3-2, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: -1)
Opponent: #8 Ole Miss (7-1) (P4), Line: -5.5 (-13.5)
Score: 26-34
Stat Line: O(136/223/359,1/0/1) D(116/315/431,0/0/0) P(8/52) TOP(24:24)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 10 Loss (Met Expectations)
It’s hard to say exactly what is wrong other than the backend of their schedule is tough. The Sooners don’t look bad but they are starting to look more average, but there is still time to get some big wins.
The defense didn’t look as stout this game but give Lane and his boys some credit. I was a little surprised the offense didn’t look better, but I think the ole miss D is better than people think. The time to win is now.
#15 Missouri (6-2, SEC 2-2, P4: 3-2, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: #10 Vanderbilt (7-1) (P4), Line: +3.5 (-3.5)
Score: 10-17
Stat Line: O(170/206/376,1/0/1) D(136/129/265,0/1/1) P(8/88) TOP(36:12)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 10 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Compared to the rest of the year, the offense didn’t perform well, but let’s give the Vandy D credit. The defense looked great and held Pavia to a mostly pedestrian day, but he did have a couple of key runs. A&M is up next and should be another test for the Tigers.
#17 Tennessee (6-2, SEC 3-2, P4: 4-2, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: -6)
Opponent: Kentucky (2-5) (P4), Line: -7.5 (+14.5)
Score: 56-34
Stat Line: O(108/396/504,0/0/0) D(146/330/476,1/1/2) P(6/56) TOP(23:57)
Prior Week: Top 10 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
The Vols offense rolled against Kentucky, but the defense continues to be a concern. The time of possession was completely lopsided, yet the offense was so efficient, it didn’t matter. You can roll lesser competition, but teams with a defense seem to cause big problems for this team.
Middle of the Pack
Florida (3-4, SEC 2-2, P4: 2-3, Non-P4: 1-1, AP: N/A)
Opponent: () (), Line: ()
Score: N/A
Stat Line: O() D() P() TOP()
Prior Week: P4 Win (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Bye Week
#20 LSU (5-3, SEC 2-3, P4: 3-3, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: #3 Texas A&M (8-0) (P4), Line: +1.5 (-22.5)
Score: 25-49
Stat Line: O(60/218/278,0/0/0) D(224/202/426,0/2/2) P(4/27) TOP(29:48)
Prior Status: Top 20 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 5 Loss (Failed to Meet Expectations)
I don’t know if others saw what I saw, but I looks like the coaches have ruined Harold Perkins. He doesn’t look like himself. Whatever fire he used to have, it was extinguished by the time A&M played the Tigers. He was loafing around half the game like he had given up. I don’t blame him. He just looks frustrated and unmotivated. And just to be clear, it started before A&M had the lead.
#22 Texas (6-2, SEC 3-1, P4: 3-2, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: +1)
Opponent: @ Mississippi State (4-4) (P4), Line: -8.5 (-1.5)
Score: 45-38 (OT)
Stat Line: O(72/356/428,0/1/1) D(63/382/445,1/0/1) P(9/61) TOP(30:01)
Prior Week: P4 Road Win (Failed to Meet Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Road Win (Met Expectations)
I’m sure some people won’t agree with this, but I have Texas as middle of the pack because that is how they have looked the last several weeks. What’s crazy is the offense could figure things out and their path to the playoffs is still possible. Being taken to overtime by some of the leagues lesser competition isn’t good, but the offense is finally showing signs of life. We will have to see if Arch plays this week. It’s a tough schedule ahead, but it’s certainly possible.
Upset Artist
This new section is for teams that have fallen below the middle of the pack, but are dangerous and likely to get an upset before the season is over
Arkansas (2-6, SEC 0-4, P4: 0-5, Non-P4: 2-1, AP: N/A)
Opponent: Auburn (4-4) (P4), Line: +2.5 (-6.5)
Score: 24-33
Stat Line: O(63/268/331,1/3/4) D(230/150/380,0/1/1) P(3/12) TOP(22:20)
Prior Week: Top 5 Loss (Exceeded Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Loss (Met Expectations)
I thought after the A&M game, the offense had figured things out. Unfortunately, Taylen Green had 3 interceptions really limiting a flawed team.
This Arkansas team is good enough to win, but they are limited. The offense can’t turn the ball over and penalties must be limited. They did great on penalties, but the turnovers got y’all this week. What was surprising for me was that Green contributed multiple turnovers. Let’s call it a bad game and focus on a win next week.
Auburn (4-4, SEC 1-4, P4: 2-4, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: @ Arkansas (2-6) (P4), Line: -2.5 (+6.5)
Score: 33-24
Stat Line: O(230/150/380,0/1/1) D(63/268/331,1/3/4) P(4/35) TOP(37:40)
Prior Week: Top 20 Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: P4 Win (Met Expectations)
Auburn finally made a switch around halftime at QB, and the offense didn’t wilt in the second half. The defense continues to be top notch generating 4 turnovers. Upset #1 is in the books.
Mississippi State (4-4, SEC 0-4, P4: 1-4, Non-P4: 3-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: #22 Texas (6-2) (P4), Line: +8.5 (+1.5)
Score: 38-45 (OT)
Stat Line: O(63/382/445,1/0/1) D(72/356/428,0/1/1) P(8/41) TOP(29:59)
Prior Week: P4 Road Loss (Met Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 25 Loss (Met Expectations)
I’m still hanging tough with the cowbells. State is on the cusp, but damn they just can’t get over that hump. Another blown lead, but I put this one squarely on the coach. Just punt it away or out of bounds.
South Carolina (3-5, SEC 1-5, P4: 2-5, Non-P4: 1-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: #4 Alabama (7-1) (P4), Line: +12.5 (+5.5)
Score: 22-29
Stat Line: O(111/222/333,1/1/2) D(72/253/325,2/0/2) P(5/40) TOP(32:38)
Prior Week: Top 15 Loss (Failed to Meet Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 5 Loss (Met Expectations)
You held Bama to 11 total yards in the 1st quarter and were still down 7-3. The offense finally made a little progress but sputtered late. The game was for the taking, but the Cocks just couldn’t score enough late.
Hall of Shame
At the end of the year, this will be the worst 3-4 teams. For now, it will be for public shaming.
Kentucky (2-5, SEC 0-5, P4: 0-5, Non-P4: 2-0, AP: N/A)
Opponent: #17 Tennessee (6-3) (P4), Line: +7.5 (-14.5)
Score: 34-56
Stat Line: O(146/330/476,1/1/2) D(108/396/504,0/0/0) P(8/73) TOP(36:03)
Prior Week: Top 25 Loss (Exceeded Expectations)
Weekly Status: Top 20 Loss (Met Expectations)
I’m not even sure winning a game will get y’all out of purgatory at this point.
Posted on 10/31/25 at 8:43 pm to DrKnievel
I always enjoy these. They seem thought-out, reasonable, and unbiased. 
Posted on 10/31/25 at 9:21 pm to FootballFrenzy
Thanks. I try to keep objective and less about unrealized potential.
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