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So that was fun, right?
Week 8 in the SEC proved to be one of the most exciting of 2015. From four overtimes in Fayetteville to a classic Alabama-Tennessee contest in Tuscaloosa, Saturday exceeded expectations.
There were plenty of exciting plays that came from those contests as well. Even the Missouri-Vanderbilt punt-fest provided a memorable play, albeit from a punter.
Here are the five most exciting plays of Week 8:
5. When a fake punt is your best offensive play
This fake punt has been Mizzou's best offensive play today. And was one tackle away from a TD. pic.twitter.com/4recOlzHee
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) October 24, 2015
You know things are bad at Missouri when this 26-yard fake punt by Corey Fatony accounts for more than a fourth of the team’s rushing yards. Fatony punted a career-high 9 times during Missouri’s loss to Vanderbilt, so it was nice that he gave viewers a break from the misery on this nice fake.
4. Tennessee’s sliding pick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HHILUA79SU
So, there’s no questioning Tennessee’s Brian Randolph is one of the best defensive backs in the country, right? Randolph approached the ball right as the Alabama receiver was beginning to break, and slid in to catch it for an impressive interception.
3. Arkansas wins in 4th OT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKdcQDYWP8I
Fourth time’s a charm, right? In the most exciting SEC game of the weekend, Razorbacks receiver Drew Morgan showed great speed for Arkansas’ game-winning touchdown in overtime.
2. Treadwell goes deep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG7z8TKG7No
Plain and simple, Ole Miss receiver Laquon Tradwell is a freak of an athlete. He hauled in a beautiful touchdown off a great play-action call, and sent Texas A&M’s defense back to 2014 in the process.
1. Hops that can impress an Olympian
Superb! Kerryon Johnson. Prime lead leg. Trail leg snaps down. Would've gave A+ but he didn't run much off hurdle.A- pic.twitter.com/IjpJ18D4jv
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) October 24, 2015
Auburn receiver Kerryon Johnson completed a great hurdle on this direct snap against the Razorbacks. It was even good enough to impress Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones.
Mike Shaw is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He covers SEC football, Missouri, Texas A&M and Arkansas. Follow Mike on Twitter @michaelvshaw
