Week Eight is finished, and once again we saw Top-10 upsets and great games across the nation.
Here's a look at the weekend that was in the SEC...
Florida 45, Kentucky 37
As I'd predicted in my preview, this one was a high-scoring shootout that was a kick to watch.
Tim Tebow and the Gators were able to go into Lexington and upset the Wildcats. Tebow compiled 334 yards of total offense, with five total TDs.
Kentucky QB Andre' Woodson had his best game of the year, throwing for 415 yards and five TDs.
The Gators put the game away when Tebow rumbled across the goal line for his lone rushing TD with 1:30 left in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats were ineffective on the ground, gaining only 97 yards.
Florida now joins Georgia and South Carolina in a three-way tie atop the SEC East.
LSU 30, Auburn 24
LSU improved to 7-1 on the year with their last-second win over Auburn. LSU QB Matt Flynn was able to connect with Demetrius Byrd for a 22-yard TD pass to win the game.
The contest was a little more offensively-oriented than I predicted. LSU had a huge day on offense, gaining 488 total yards. Auburn gained nearly 300—led by QB Brandon Cox, who accounted for 212.
LSU is now tied with Alabama for the lead in the SEC West.
Alabama 41, Tennessee 17
I said this game would come down to which team showed up to play.
I picked the wrong one, as Alabama easily rolled over the Volunteers for their biggest victory over UT since 1986.
The Crimson Tide amassed 510 yards of offense—including 363 yards by QB John Parker Wilson, along with three TDs.
WR DJ Hall was Wilson’s main target, grabbing 13 receptions—a school record—for 185 yards and two scores.
Tennessee’s defense struggled against the Alabama attack, much as when it surrendered 59 points to Florida earlier this year. The Crimson Tide defense was able to shut out the Volunteers in the second half and cruise to victory.
Mark your calendars for November 3rd—Alabama welcomes LSU in a game that will decide the SEC West.
Vanderbilt 17, South Carolina 6
I put the Gamecocks on “upset alert” last week, and for good reason.
The South Carolina offense was—to put in nicely—despicable.
Horrible offensive-line play, bad decision-making by the quarterbacks, and bungled routes by the wide receiving corps all contributed to the miserable offensive "showing."
Vanderbilt was able to capitalize on two early turnovers by the Gamecocks, and held a 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter before the Gamecocks and their fans knew what hit them.
The rotation of QBs Chris Smelley and Blake Mitchell was ineffective, as neither were given the time they nee
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about 1 year ago
I thought ND had a chance against USC but then I forgot that ND is playing at the level of most high school jv teams. I wonder if Tebow and Harvin could beat them just by themselves
from about 1 year ago
I actually think my old high school could hang with them and they average about 2 to 3 wins a year.
from about 1 year ago
Actually, to be completely serious - North Dakota State (FCS school) now has more wins versus FBS schools this season that Notre Dame does. I'm not kidding.
http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/3029-College_Football-Minnesota_Golden_Gophers_Football-North_Dakota_State_Bison_Football-NDSU-Minnesota_North_Dakota_State_Invades_the_Metrodome-221007
from about 1 year ago
We're going to beat Duke....badly.
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