College Football Scores: SEC Week 6
LSU falls to Florida, South Carolina crushes Georgia and Arkansas tops Auburn.
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Not one, not two, but three top five teams fell Saturday and two of them were in the SEC.
Bulldogs fans remain in mourning today after their hopes of an SEC championship were soundly and thoroughly crushed by the Old Ball Coach and his Gamecocks.
No. 5 Georgia was never even in the game as No. 6 South Carolina jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back.
“On paper, both teams were evenly matched with the oddsmakers making the game a virtual pick 'em,” SB Nation College News reported. “But it was pandemonium at Williams-Brice as the two teams kicked off, and South Carolina instantly responded with a huge first quarter that would decide the game.”
The Bulldogs only narrowly avoided a shutout, finally managing to score in the last two minutes of play in the 35-7 whipping.
Next week, the Bulldogs (5-1) will have a weekend off to lick their collective wounds and South Carolina (6-0) will head to the Bayou to take on LSU.
The other top 5 SEC team to take a fall yesterday was LSU. Previously undefeated No. 4 LSU, which has struggled in recent weeks but still found a way to win, finally met its match Saturday against No. 10 Florida. The Gators beat the Tigers 14-6. “A loss like this could very likely have LSU tumbling out of the top 10. Florida State will now surely be taking the Tigers' No. 3 spot with the Gators possibly moving up to the 6-8 region,” according to SB Nation. Up next: Florida (5-0) travels to Nashville to take on the Commodores and LSU (5-1) will try to regroup against South Carolina.
Joining Georgia and LSU in top 5 defeat misery was No. 3 Florida State. North Carolina State eeked out a 17-16 victory over the Seminoles to pick up their first ACC win of season and totally scramble the rankings.
In Oct. 6 Southeastern Conference action:
Auburn 7, Arkansas 24 – Arkansas (2-4) snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, defeating Auburn 24-7. “The Tigers' (1-4, 0-3) struggles on the offensive side of the ball continued as they committed five turnovers. Auburn coach Gene Chizik used three quarterbacks for the first time this season, although none of the three enjoyed much success,” The Kansas City Star reported. Auburn travels to Ole Miss next week and Arkansas will host Kentucky.
Kentucky 14, Mississippi State 27 – The undefeated Mississippi State Bulldogs had another strong outing against the Kentucky Wildcats. “It was all about the Bulldogs, who showed no rust coming off a bye week,” The Mississippi Press reported. “The defense posted its second-fewest yards this season, just 12 more than it allowed in a 28-10 victory over Auburn last month.” The Bulldogs (5-0) will look to extend their SEC win streak next week against Tennessee, while Kentucky (1-5) travels to Arkansas.
Ole Miss 27, Texas A&M 30 – Aggie quarterback Johnny Manziel struggled early, but managed to save the day in the end leading Texas A&M (4-1) to a comeback win over Ole Miss (3-3). According to the Dallas News, “Manziel accounted for 320 yards of total offense — 191 passing and 129 rushing. The Aggies (4-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) won despite a season-high six turnovers, including four fumbles and two interceptions.” The Aggies will play Louisiana Tech on Oct. 13 before facing LSU on Oct. 20. Ole Miss will host Auburn.
Missouri 15, Vanderbilt 19 – The Commodores (2-3, 1-2) picked up their first SEC win of the season against still SEC-winless Missouri (3-3, 0-3). “Even more disheartening for the SEC East's newest member is that the Tigers outplayed the Commodores for much of Saturday night,” wrote David Helman on his ESPN.com SEC blog. “Missouri racked up 395 yards of offense to Vanderbilt's 295. The Tigers also won the rushing battle with 150 yards on the ground to Vanderbilt's 89 -- another indicator of success.” Missouri will likely remain winless in the SEC next week as they host top-ranked Alabama. Vanderbilt is also likely to have a rough week of SEC play as the undefeated Florida Gators come to town.
No. 1 Alabama and Tennessee were idle this weekend.
Which game outcome was the biggest surprise: UGA vs. South Carolina or LSU vs. Florida? Let us know in the comments.
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Rein Sluirs
4:28 pm on Sunday, October 7, 2012
Texas A&M doesn't have a week off before LSU. There is a rescheduled game against LA Tech this Saturday
Kristi Reed
4:44 pm on Sunday, October 7, 2012
Good catch - thanks!
North Georgia Weather
5:38 pm on Sunday, October 7, 2012
Florida State is most certainly not talking LSU's spot since they lost too.
Mitch
8:44 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
My Top 5:
1.) Alabama (5-0)
2.) Oregon (6-0)
3.) Florida (5-0)
4.) South Carolina (6-0)
5.) Iowa (3-2)
Mitch
8:46 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
Oops.
5.) Kansas State (5-0)
Kristi Reed
8:54 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
I was wondering about that Iowa choice!
My top 5:
1.) Alabama
2.) Florida
3.) Oregon
4.) South Carolina
5.) LSU (I still think a one-loss LSU team is better than WVA, KSU, OSU or ND)
Mitch
8:56 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
You SEC homer! :)
Kristi Reed
8:58 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
I happen to believe in defense and some of those teams ranked above LSU barely know the meaning of the word from the looks of it ;)
North Georgia Weather
8:58 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
Mine
1.) Alabama
2.) Oregon
3.) South Carolina
4.) Florida
5.) Kansas State
6.) LSU
Kristi Reed
9:06 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
Until I see South Carolina play LSU and Florida, I remain unconvinced about their true qualifications as a top 5 or even a top 10 team. Did you see how Kentucky manhandled them in the first half of that game? They certainly put it to Georgia though - I'll give them credit for that.
David
10:01 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
True qualifications is misspelled, Kristi. It should be spelled Marcus Lattimore & Jadaveon Clowney. Clowney spent so much time in GA's backfield I think Richt should put him on scholarship there.
SC was toying with KY. Making them think they had a chance. The third and fourth string offense scored against UAB. Georgia was way over rated. They are in a more realistic place at 15. No more charity. National championship in sight. The most difficult schedule in the SEC East. SEC Championship game: SC vs. AL. National Championship game: Repeat.
1.) Alabama - deservedly so
2.) Oregon - a little over rated
3. South Carolina - deservedly so
4.) Florida - much too big a jump. Notre Dame, WVU and K State are much better.
Kristi Reed
10:09 am on Monday, October 8, 2012
@David - Lattimore was incredible. I wish he played for Alabama. UF may be overrated, but I definitely think ND, WVU and KSU are too.
The game I am most looking forward to next week is SC vs LSU. That should answer a lot of questions about the SEC as a whole. I am really torn about who I want to win though. I guess I prefer Spurrier to Miles, so I could end up cheering for the Gamecocks. On the other hand, beating a two-loss LSU team on Nov. 3 will not be nearly as satisfying as beating a one-loss LSU team, so maybe the Tigers need to win. Decisions, decisions ...
Mitch
3:26 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Tomorrow's Results:
Alabama 35 Missouri 17
Texas A&M 24 Louisiana Tech 21
Miss State 37 Tennessee 31 (2OT)
Florida 23 Vanderbilt 14
Mississippi 35 Auburn 34
Arkansas 42 Kentucky 20
LSU 38 South Carolina 35 (OT)
Georgia 0 Bye 3
Kristi Reed
4:34 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
LOL! Bye 3! That's hilarious1
David
4:35 pm on Friday, October 12, 2012
Wow! You're assuming LSU can score touchdowns. More like South Carolina 35, LSU 9. Otherwise, not bad guesses, Mitch.