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Some SEC teams got to take a break this week from the action, but those that did not have byes are free game for scrutiny. Here is the SEC’s Hot or Not from Week 6:
HOT
- Tennessee’s offense. Joshua Dobbs showed his best self this past Saturday, throwing for 312 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also ran for 118 yards. Overall, the Volunteers team as a whole showed resilience in the face of a deficit, which is the exact opposite of how their games usually go.
- LSU’s passing offense. Usually, Leonard Fournette represents for the Tigers on offense every Saturday. This past Saturday, however, Brandon Harris took the lead, proving that LSU is not dependent on just one running back or the rush in general. Harris went 18 of 28 for 228 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with seven different receivers. LSU looks that much more dangerous now that the passing game has also been engaged.
- Mississippi State is still formidable. And it starts with capable backup quarterback Nick Fitzgerald. When Dak Prescott is away, the Bulldogs are still in good hands. Fitzgerald went 6 of 7 for 141 yards and two touchdowns. There were big plays all around on offense, on defense, and on special teams. Even though it was against a non-conference opponent, the Bulldogs still fulfilled expectations.
NOT
- Missouri’s offense, still. Florida’s dominant defense put the Missouri offense on blast last Saturday. In particular, the offensive line struggled to open up running lanes and allowed Florida to gain three sacks, three tackles for a loss, and five quarterback hurries. Both Drew Lock and Maty Mauk have struggled in Missouri’s recent games, due to offensive line struggles but also due to lack of reliable receivers.
- Arkansas trying to stay strong. The Razorbacks simply did not. Arkansas was not only leading going into halftime, a fact that must have gone down terribly with Alabama’s home crowd in Tuscaloosa, but the Razorbacks went into the fourth quarter down only three points. But they then let the Crimson Tide score 17 points. You’ve got to play the full 60 minutes in order to win football, Arkansas. Unfortunately you only played 45.
- Georgia’s defense. At first glance, Georgia’s defeat must have been due to Nick Chubb’s injury. Right? Wrong. Georgia’s defeat actually came at the hand of poor defense. More specifically, the defense during the second half. The Bulldogs were unable to take advantage of a weaker offensive line, and could not slow the speed or accuracy of Dobbs. Tennessee dominated the time of possession with over 34 minutes to Georgia’s 25. In total, Georgia’s defense gave up 519 offensive yards, the most they’ve given up so far this season.
Christine Wang is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. She covers Auburn, Arkansas and Ole Miss.
