Who’s Taking on Who? SEC Slate of Games for Week 3
We are now entering the third week of the SEC season, and teams are starting to find their groove. With one more week before we really get in conference play, some teams will still have time to tune up. Here are the week 3 matchups in the SEC.
*Note: Due to Hurricane Florence, Marshall at South Carolina was cancelled.
Murray State at Kentucky- 11:00 AM (CST)
Where you can watch: SEC Network
Kentucky finally got the 31 year old monkey of its back last week after besting Florida. Kentucky has turned some heads in the conference with a win over a ranked team. Now they take on the Racers of Murray State, prepping for Mississippi State next week.
UTEP at Tennessee- 11:00 AM (CST)
Where you can watch: SEC Network
Tennessee nabbed its first win of the Jeremy Pruitt era last week against ETSU. Now the Vols turn their attention to the UTEP. With a rivalry game next week with Florida, the Vols look to find the right rhythm taking on the Miners.
Colorado State at Florida- 3:00 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: SEC Network
Florida didn't have a stellar showing against Kentucky. But the Gators have to put that game out of mind, as Colorado State visits the Swamp this weekend. With the Third Saturday in September next week, the Gators look to get it together against the Rams.
North Texas at Arkansas- 3:00 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: SEC Network
Arkansas last week did not impress, as they lost to Colorado State. However it is a long season, and with a new coach at helm there is room for improvement. The chance comes this week against the Mean Green of North Texas.
Missouri at Purdue- 6:30 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: Big Ten Network
An out of conference match-up this week for the Tigers. With a stellar QB at the helm in Drew Lock, Missouri looks to avenge the 35-3 loss last year to the Boilermakers. Can the Tigers prevail?
UL Monroe at Texas A&M- 6:30 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: SEC Network
Texas A&M came so close to upsetting Clemson last week. But the Aggies have seemingly put the SEC on notice, and now the Aggies are on the radar. Before their matchup with the Tide next week, A&M tunes up against UL Monroe.
Louisiana at #16 Mississippi State- 6:30 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: ESPN2
Mississippi State came away victorious last week over Kansas State. The Bulldogs have looked stellar the past 2 weeks. Their last tune-up before SEC play comes in the form of the Ragin' Cajuns of Louisiana.
#12 LSU at #7 Auburn- 2:30 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: CBS
A meeting between the Tigers this weekend has the SEC's eyes on it. Both teams look fantastic, and this promises to be a knockdown drag out battle. Who will prevail in the Battle of the Tigers?
Vanderbilt at #8 Notre Dame- 1:30 PM (CST)
Where you can watch: NBC
The Commodores take on a perennial college football team, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame this week. Notre Dame has looked shaky the past 2 weeks, which lead many to believe Vanderbilt can pull off the massive upset. Can the Commodores shock the world?
Middle Tennessee at #3 Georgia- 11:00 AM (CST)
Where you can watch: ESPNEWS
Georgia has looked insurmountable these past 2 weeks. Easily handling their opponents these past weeks, they have another tune-up game before traveling to Missouri. The Blue Raiders come to Athens to take on a hungry Bulldog team.