- Ole Miss got its offensive humming against Arkansas, thanks to quarterback Jevan Snead and running back Dexter McCluster, writes David Brandt of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
- Ole Miss' defense had a strong effort in a 30-17 victory against Arkansas last week, writes Brandt.
- As Snead's numbers rise so do the Rebels, Brandt writes.
- Geoff Calkins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that Ole Miss had the solution to its offensive problems all along. Just give the ball to McCluster.
- After a slow start, the Rebels are back in the national rankings, writes Jim Mashek of the South Mississippi Sun-Herald.
- Jerry Hinnen of the War Eagle Reader has some knee-jerk reactions from Auburn's loss to LSU last weekend.
- The wheels have fallen off the Gus (Malzahn) Bus, especially after Saturday's ugly performance at LSU, writes Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News.
- Kentucky was no aberration for the Auburn offense, writes Bill Bryant of the Huntsville Times.
- Auburn was exposed as a pretender, writes Josh Moon of the Montgomery Advertiser.
- Auburn didn't drop any lower in ESPN.com blogger Chris Low's SEC power rankings, but it's still 10th:
- "10. Auburn: The ship appears to be taking on water by the second on the Plains. The Tigers (5-3, 2-3) have lost three in a row after falling 31-10 to LSU on Saturday and will be hard-pressed to win another SEC game at this rate. Their defense isn’t stopping anybody, and now Gus Malzahn’s offense has bogged down in the last two games. Gene Chizik said he’s sticking with Chris Todd at quarterback."
- And what did Low learn about Auburn this week? Auburn is a mess.
- "3. Auburn is teetering: The Tigers’ bubble hasn’t just burst. It’s completely evaporated. After starting the season 5-0, they’ve now lost three in a row after dropping a 31-10 decision to LSU on Saturday, and if you look at their remaining SEC schedule, it’s difficult to see them winning another game in the conference. They’ve got Ole Miss at home next week, travel to Georgia on Nov. 14 and then end the season at home against Alabama on Nov. 27. It’s a little bit of everything right now for Gene Chizik, too. Quarterback Chris Todd all of a sudden looks like he did last year before he had shoulder surgery, and the defense has been spotty all season. That’s not a good combination. If Gus Malzahn and the Auburn offense, which looked like one of the most balanced units in the country during its five-game winning streak, can’t get back to scoring points and moving the ball, then it’s really going to get ugly on the Plains the rest of the way."
- It's the Music City Bowl or the PapaJohns.com Bowl for Auburn in ESPN's latest projections.
- LSU, even though it is ranked No. 9, can make some waves in the BCS rankings if it continues to win, writes Brad Edwards of ESPN.com.
- Ray Melick of the Birmingham News wonders if Alabama is suddenly vulnerable after a tight one against Tennessee.
- Nick Saban is concerned about the mental state of his team, writes Michael Casagrande of the Decatur Daily.
- Saban also wants his offense to take some risks, writes John Zenor of the Associated Press.
- Georgia is well-rested and ready for one more shot against Florida's Tim Tebow, writes Tyler Estep.
- Tebow declined to talk to the media after a close win against Mississippi State last week in which he threw for only 127 yards and had two interceptions returned for touchdowns by the Bulldogs. That's weak. Say what you will about Chris Todd, but I can't recall a time he's ever ducked the media. Very stand up guy.
- Did Florida get another gift call at MSU? It looks like it.
- I want to see Auburn try this play in the next game. It will provide comical results whether if it goes well and comic results if it goes bad.
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