Georgia at Mississippi

It always opens some eyes when you lose to Vanderbilt in an SEC game, but when you lose by 23 it really starts the questions flowing. Thus is the case with Ole Miss. But before the emphasis goes too far on one game, Vandy is a much better team than we have seen in years past, and I think they will surprise someone else before it is over. The Georgia Bulldogs were always a player in the rugged SEC, but times have changed. They needed a Bowl win two years ago to continue their long string of winning at least eight games, and last year’s Bowl loss left them under .500 at 6-7. They are 1-2 to start this season, allowing 80 points in two contests vs. good teams. Their only win came against Coastal Carolina. This defense has really slipped. Going back to last year, they have now allowed 30 points or more to each of the last six D1-A opponents. Laying this kind of wood on the road in a conference game with a highly suspect defense is asking alot, especially when you own a 7-17-1 ATS mark in your last 25 conference games. In his coaching career, Houston Nutt is a perfect 8-0 ATS following a road loss by 21+ points so expect his team to be motivated here. He's also 16-5 ATS at home vs. losing teams. Take Ole Miss.