College Wire staff predict the winner from each SEC game in Week 4

In last week’s nonconference action, the SEC finished 9-1 with the lone loss coming from the Auburn Tigers as they fell to Penn State 41-12. Week 3 featured a pair of conference classes with the Georgia Bulldogs rolling South Carolina 48-7 and the LSU Tigers‘ late surge gave them the victory over Mississippi State 31-16.

The only game featuring two teams in the top 25 came in College Station, the Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Miami Hurricanes 17-9. This week there will be two games with top 25 teams, and both will be SEC battles. The No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks meet No. 20 Texas A&M at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the Southwest Classic. The second game features No. 22 Florida Gators heading to Knoxville to take on the No. 12 Tennessee Vols.

Auburn will face off with Missouri at Jordan-Hare and the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide host Vanderbilt to round out the four conference games.

As we do each week, the SEC staff on the College Wire network make their predictions for each conference game on the schedule.

• Patrick Conn, Auburn/Regional Editor

• AJ Spurr, Alabama

• E. Wayne, Arkansas

• Sergio De La Espriella, Florida

• Joe Vitale, Georgia

• Tyler Nettuno, LSU

• Dan Harralson, Tennessee

• Joey Ickes, Texas A&M

Kent State at Georgia

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It’ll kick off with a cupcake matchup for the Georgia Bulldogs as they host Kent State.

Unanimous: UGA 8-0

Missouri at Auburn

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Missouri and Auburn come in with similar resumes. The winner will quiet the noise for another week, while the loser’s hot seat will likely get warmer ahead of Week 5.

Consensus: Auburn 6-2

Bowling Green at Mississippi State

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The Bulldogs of Mississippi State look to bounce back after the loss against LSU.

Unanimous: Mississippi State 8-0

Florida at Tennessee

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This is a massive game for the Florida Gators after losing to Kentucky in SEC play two weeks ago. Can they deal with the Tennessee high-powered offense?

Unanimous: Tennessee 8-0

Tulsa at Ole Miss

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The Ole Miss defense will get a test with Tulsa coming into town. The visitors will be led by the nation’s leading passer, Davis Brin. He averages 402 yards per game.

Unanimous: Ole Miss 8-0

Northern Illinois at Kentucky

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The Kentucky Wildcats look to keep the wins rolling in as they host Northern Illinois. UK is going for win No. 8 in a row dating back to last November.

Unanimous: Kentucky 8-0

Arkansas vs Texas A&M (AT&T Stadium)

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The Hogs won last year’s game and are looking for two in a row. Texas A&M has dominated this series since they joined the SEC.

Consensus: Arkansas 6-2

Vanderbilt at Alabama

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Vanderbilt has gotten off to a good start (3-1) but a battle with the Tide should bring them back to reality.

Unanimous: Alabama 8-0

New Mexico at LSU

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After the surprise loss to FSU to begin the season, the Tigers can make it three-straight wins after Saturday. It shouldn’t be much of a game for LSU.

Unanimous: LSU

Charlotte at South Carolina

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South Carolina will likely need to take out some of their frustrations following the 48-7 loss to UGA. Expect the Gamecocks offense to roll in this game against Charlotte.

Unanimous: South Carolina

Standings Through Week 3

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Prior to Week 4:

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