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Week 5 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets

By Evan Ertel

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after their 24-10 win over head coach Lane Kiffin of the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after their 24-10 win over head coach Lane Kiffin of the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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South Carolina Gamecocks running back Mario Anderson (24) rushes against the Mississippi State Bulldogs
Sep 23, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Mario Anderson (24) rushes against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports /

South Carolina @ No. 21 Tennessee (-12.5) – O/U 63.5

Evan Ertel: Call it recency bias, but what South Carolina did against MSU was impressive. They have the leading receiver in yards in the SEC, and I think Rattler continues to roll with the offense. Also, Tennessee stinks and I think the Florida loss was the beginning of their slide for the remainder of the season. South Carolina +12.5

Ryan Strickland: Too many points for me with how well Spencer Rattler has been playing and how Joe Milton is boom or bust so far this season. SCAR absolutely can be blown out if the good Joe Milton shows up though but I see Spencer Rattler doing enough to keep it within 12.5. South Carolina +12.5

Justin Strawn: I don’t think South Carolina will win, but I think they can do enough offensively in the passing game to keep this game around 10 points. South Carolina +12.5

Ethan Lee: I don’t trust this Tennessee team to cover the spread, especially if Spencer Rattler has time to connect with South Carolina’s receivers. We’ve seen firsthand how well that goes for opposing teams. The Vols should win, but I suspect it’ll be closer than what Tennessee fans want. South Carolina +12.5

Andrew Miller: I’m actually taking the Vols here. Their defense has been unimpressive, but they can generate a lot of pressure. That bodes well against USCe’s OL. And if State is hitting deep shots against USC, what is a Veer and Shoot team gonna do? Tennessee -12.5

John King: After watching Will Rogers and Tulu Griffin torch the Gamecocks defense, I actually think Joe Milton could have a monster game in this one. 12.5 points seems like a lot, but I think UT can pull off the cover here. Tennessee -12.5

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