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Predicting SEC football scores in Week 7: Alabama looks to rebound vs. Tennessee

Nairavoice · Oct 15, 2026 · 3 min read

There are three top-25 matchups in the SEC this weekend of college football. All three games are must-watch, but it doesn’t get much bigger than Alabama and Tennessee. Both teams will be wearing their home-and-home uniforms on Saturday, which will be a sight for sore eyes.

But that’s not the only game to pay attention to. Missouri looks to keep its streak alive and an away game against Ole Miss would continue to send a statement to the world. LSU is in a must-win situation from here on out and the Tigers host Mississippi State for the third top-25 matchup.

Here’s how all three of those games might play out, along with the rest of the SEC.

Oct 10, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) hands the ball off to running back Makhi Frazier (25) against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

The stat that’s circled in this game is that Ole Miss has the worst rushing defense in the SEC. What does Missouri have? The Tigers may not have Ahmad Hardy yet, but Jamal Roberts has been sensational, and he’s among the top running backs in the country.

Ole Miss has to be more sound in the run game, or the Tigers are going to churn out a lot of yards against the Rebels. On the other hand, Trinidad Chambliss throws the ball all over the yard, and the Tigers’ defense hasn’t fared well against elite quarterbacks.

There are two clear flaws here, but home-field advantage could be the deciding factor.

Final score: Ole Miss 34, Missouri 30

Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

There are a lot of unknowns in this game, and that starts with quarterback Kamario Taylor for Mississippi State. He is listed as ‘Questionable’ on the initial availability report, but he could be a game-time decision. Even if Taylor plays, how healthy is he?

Taylor was clearly not 100% when he played against Alabama a couple of weeks ago. The Bulldogs were hopeful the bye week would’ve cleared that up, but heading into LSU, Mississippi State could be without its star.

The Tigers, on the other hand, are playing for their College Football Playoff lives. With two losses, another one will send Lane Kiffin packing from a playoff spot. Being the home team, LSU can’t afford to lose this one.

Final score: LSU 38, Mississippi State 24

Oct 10, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell (12) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

It’s the second time this season that Tennessee will host one of the top teams in the country. But the Volunteers have a quarterback conundrum, and freshman Faizon Brandon is listed as ‘Questionable’, while George MacIntyre is in line to start again.

MacIntyre tossed two picks against Arkansas last weekend, and he can’t do that this week against an opportunistic Alabama defense. On top of that, the Crimson Tide have a bad taste in their mouth after losing to Georgia last weekend.

Keelon Russell and Co. are out for blood, and the Vols will need to play a clean game in order to win this one.

Final score: Alabama 31, Tennessee 24

The rest of the games will be quick-hitter style: