How the rest of the SEC fared in Week 12

We’ve Reached “Cupcake Week” in the SEC

We’re heading into the penultimate week of the regular season in college football, commonly known as “cupcake week.” It’s a week filled with non-conference matchups, with a sprinkle of conference games mixed in.

I’ve coined it cupcake week since most teams are facing weaker out-of-conference opponents. But there’s one exception to that trend – the New Mexico State Aggies.

New Mexico State made a bold move, traveling to Jordan Hare Stadium to take on the Auburn Tigers, who paid them a whopping $1.85 million to play. With the spread for the game at -26.5 in favor of Auburn, the Aggies nearly pulled off the upset, securing a 31-10 victory over the Tigers.

Here’s a recap of all the action from the SEC this week:

Alabama took care of business at home against Chattanooga as they gear up for the highly anticipated Iron Bowl match at Auburn next week. After a coaching change last week, the Bulldogs stepped up with a resounding win over Southern Miss, setting the stage for their upcoming game against Ole Miss.

Ole Miss bounced back after a tough loss to Georgia, securing a big win over UL Monroe at home. With the Egg Bowl on the horizon, a victory next week would give Lane Kiffin and his team a remarkable 10-win season.

Despite missing head coach Jimbo Fisher, the Aggies overcame an early 10-0 deficit to defeat Abilene Christian at home.

A beautiful sight for Georgia fans as the Bulldogs dominated Tennessee, with the final score at 38-10. Tennessee managed to score on their first drive, but it was all Dawgs from there on out.

These matchups and upsets are setting the stage for an action-packed finale to the regular season. Let’s see what powerhouse teams like LSU, Texas A&M, and more have in store for us as they look to secure a spot in the postseason.

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