SEC football resumes Saturday at noon ET as Auburn hosts Jacksonville State. There are a total of 11 games with at least one conference member on the day.

Brian Edwards, a long-time Las Vegas handicapper with an emphasis on SEC football, will provide his thoughts and insights on the line moves throughout the 2015 season. Edwards, a University of Florida graduate, is a weekly radio guest in Las Vegas, Omaha and Memphis and makes regular appearances on Chad Millman’s betting podcast on ESPN.com.

You can check out his work on Twitter or on his website, BrianEdwardsSports.com.

UConn at Missouri
Kickoff: noon ET
Friday Line: Missouri -21.5 (opened -21.5)
Over/Under: 41.5 (opened 42)
Public: 52 percent Huskies

Analysis: “I took Missouri last week and they came up empty for me, so I’ve got some trust issues with them. I don’t see UConn giving them any problems in terms of winning the game, but covering, I just don’t know. Russell Hansbrough’s not going to play. It’s not like two years ago when Missouri had Hansbrough, Henry Josey and Marcus Murphy. I just can’t trust Missouri laying a bunch of points. UConn isn’t very good, but they’re feeling good about themselves. They haven’t won many ball games the last few years, and they’re 2-0, albeit against scrub competition.”

The Play: Pass.

Nevada at Texas A&M
Kickoff: noon ET
Friday Line: Texas A&M -34 (opened -34.5)
Over/Under: 65 (opened 64.5)
Public: 63 percent Aggies

Analysis: “The number is too high for me. I’m not implying that I’m interested in Nevada, which got skunked by Arizona last week. I’m impressed with Texas A&M. We’re only two games in, but they’ve been very impressive. They’ve got a lot of weapons on offense, so they maybe can cover this big number. It could be a look-ahead situation. The Aggies have a big game with Arkansas next week, and I would imagine Kevin Sumlin, once he gets up comfortable, will try to keep his guys fresh and comfortable. But I’m getting bullish on A&M and I think the Aggies are definitely going to be favored next week against the Razorbacks.”

The Play: Pass.

Auburn at LSU
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Friday Line: LSU -6.5 (opened -7.5)
Over/Under: 48.5 (opened 49)
Public: 56 percent LSU Tigers

Analysis: “I was very high on Auburn coming into the year. Obviously the turnover issues with Jeremy Johnson are glaring. Last week was an unmitigated disaster, but Auburn caught some breaks and found a way to get a win. I think Auburn can still get things corrected and have a big season. Look, I had them losing this game to LSU anyway, even when I was bullish on them this summer loving the season win total over 8.5 or 9. We had a small sample size to judge Johnson. I love his size. I love his arm. I thought he was going to be terrific. He still might be terrific. He’s got all the tools. Maybe he just needs more games.

“Where in the hell is Duke Williams? You’ve got a wide receiver who Mel Kiper Jr., over the summer, at least, on his big board, had rated as the No. 1 wide receiver coming into this draft. He’s got two catches for 22 yards. Where is he? He’s got to show up.

“I made the number LSU minus-5, so at minus-7, I would lean Auburn. But I just can’t trust Jeremy Johnson until he shows me some better decision-making. He’s struggling anyway, and I don’t like an inexperienced quarterback that’s making his first career road start, especially in this kind of hostile environment. I guess my general theme here is don’t count Auburn out for still having a big year this season even if they lose this week.

“As for LSU, I thought they looked good last week. Obviously they angered me giving up that back-door cover. But Dak Prescott is just good. Eventually he’s going to make plays. But I thought LSU shut him down for the most part until late. Leonard Fournette was terrific. Brandon Harris didn’t make too many mistakes. And Les Miles isn’t going to put him in harm’s way very often. They’re just going to hammer the ball with Fournette and play good defense. This is going to be a vintage Les Miles team that I think will be in contention deep into November.”

The Play: Lean toward Auburn.

Northwestern State at Mississippi State
Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Mississippi State -42 (opened off)
Over/Under: 60 (opened off)
Public: N/A

Analysis: “I think you accomplish one thing and one thing only in this game: you get Dak Prescott to the locker room healthy and ready to go to The Plains next week. That’s the one goal. Just get the ‘W’ and get ready for Auburn.”

The Play: Pass.

Austin Peay at Vanderbilt
Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Vanderbilt –40.5 (opened off)
Over/Under: 47.5 (opened off)
Public: N/A

Analysis: “I don’t lay 40-plus points with Vandy. I will say I thought they played good football last week and I do think they’re improved. Those guys were just dropping passes left and right against Georgia. The pick six, the long punt return and then the situation at the end of the first half when they missed the chip-shot field goal after two guys dropped passes right in their hands inside the 5-yard line.

“I think Vandy is an improved football team and they’re going to cover a lot of spreads as big underdogs this year.”

The Play: Pass.

South Carolina at Georgia
Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Georgia -16.5 (opened -17)
Over/Under: 53 (opened 52.5)
Public: 66 percent Gamecocks

Analysis: “I love South Carolina this week. This is my favorite play on the whole board. In Steve Spurrier’s 11-year tenure at South Carolina, the Gamecocks have been double-digit underdogs 10 times. They’re 8-2 against the spread. They’ve won outright in four of the last five against Georgia.

“I wasn’t very impressed with Georgia last week. The Bulldogs were fortunate to get the long punt return and the pick six against Vanderbilt, and for the Vandy guys to have drops. Vandy moved the ball well for a lot of the game.

“I’m not trying to sugarcoat an outright loss at home to Kentucky. There is no sugarcoating that. But I feel like this line is inflated because Connor Mitch is out, and I just don’t get that at all. Perry Orth looked very good last week. He led South Carolina on four scoring drives, and three of them were short field goals, so they were deep into the red zone. They should’ve kept the ball on the ground down there. South Carolina played well in the second half. I think they’ll do OK with Perry Orth. It’s not like Connor Mitch was lighting it up by any stretch of the imagination. I don’t think any gambler should look at this game and be like, ‘Oh, South Carolina’s quarterback is out.’ That may be a good thing. Orth may be better than Mitch.

“I think South Carolina’s going to be able to run the ball on Georgia. Spurrier has owned Georgia, and I’m all over the Gamecocks.”

The Play: South Carolina.

Texas Tech at Arkansas
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Arkansas -11 (opened -11.5)
Over/Under: 70.5 (opened 69.5)
Public: 64 percent Razorbacks

Analysis: “I guess Arkansas missed Jonathan Williams more than I thought they would. I have zero answers for what happened last week against Toledo. I know the Rockets are talented, but they didn’t even have their stud running back Kareem Hunt. They didn’t even have their best pass rusher. They were both suspended.

“I took Arkansas out of my top 25 this week. It’s not on Brandon Allen. He’s playing really well. Now Keon Hatcher’s hurt.

“If I had to play the game, I would play Arkansas. The way they ran the ball down Texas Tech’s throat at will last year on the road was very impressive. Maybe Texas Tech’s abysmal defense is what Arkansas needs to get the running game right. But I can’t trust this team laying points after they lost to Toledo, and now their best receiver is out. The JUCO transfer receiver, Dominique Reed, who you were hearing so much about that he was going to be their deep threat, he’s doing nothing for them.

“You could also call this a look-ahead spot with a big rivalry game next week for Arkansas. But you only score 12 points against the team from the MAC at home with an offensive line of that size? I don’t know.”

The Play: Slight lean to Arkansas.

Western Carolina at Tennessee
Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Tennessee -34 (opened off)
Over/Under: 61 (opened off)
Public: N/A

Analysis: “You can’t bet Tennessee here after such a heart-breaker and in just the ultimate sandwich situation. They’re gunning so heavily for Florida and they’re still kicking themselves for letting that game get away last week. Curt Maggitt is a big loss. He’s out indefinitely. He led them in sacks last year with 11.

“You just can’t bet Tennessee here with Florida on deck and coming off one of the biggest heartbreakers they’ve had in a decade.”

The Play: Pass.

Florida at Kentucky
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Florida -3.5 (opened -3)
Over/Under: 52 (opened 51.5)
Public: 52 percent Gators

Analysis: “Kentucky’s got a good chance. We saw Temple beat Penn State and snap that 31-game losing streak, and now Florida’s 28-game streak over Kentucky is the longest active in college football. President Ronald Reagan was in office the last time Kentucky beat Florida.

“But man, Kentucky carries some serious momentum into this game. They are going to be fired up. I think this is a toss-up game. If it’s 3.5, I would lean Kentucky.

“On the injury front for Florida, some good news, Martez Ivey, a five-star offensive tackle who was going to start from Day 1 and had his knee scoped in late August, he’s going to make his collegiate debut. Even better news, Vernon Hargreaves III has practice this week. He’s going to play after he missed last week’s game with a hamstring. On a bad news front, Alex Anzalone, the linebacker who’s been playing well, he’s out with a shoulder injury for Florida.

“I didn’t think Florida looked very good last week. You’ve got a freshman quarterback in Will Grier making his first road start. That’s never a recipe you’re looking for gambling-wise.”

The Play: Kentucky.

Ole Miss at Alabama
Kickoff: 9:15 p.m. ET
Friday Line: Alabama -7 (opened -6)
Over/Under: 53 (opened 53.5)
Public: 58 percent Crimson Tide

Analysis: “Chad Kelly has been very, very impressive so far. Show me against an elite defense. Alabama’s defensive line is one of the best in the country and Ole Miss not having Laremy Tunsil does concern me.

“It’s just been two games, but my goodness have the Rebels been impressive. That decorated recruiting class from 2013 is really playing good football. I’ve just got to see Kelly prove it on the road.

“Laremy Tunsil is going to be a top 5 pick in the draft, and it hurts you not having him. Kelly is getting a road start in a big-time environment with all of America watching in prime time. Let’s see what you got.

“I’m not comfortable with the Alabama quarterback situation. I think Ole Miss’ defense is one of the top 5 in America, and they’re going to cause some problems for that Tide offense. I think Alabama wins a close game. I slightly lean toward Ole Miss if you’re getting the 7 points, but I’m not going to play it.”

The Play: Slight lean to Ole Miss.