Evan Ertel

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STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Bo Nix #10 of the Oregon Ducks scrambling with the ball looks to pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter of an NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

2023 college football conference championship week picks and predictions

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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 11: Jamal Haynes #11 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets runs the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Week 12 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets

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STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 04: Mascot Bully of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs out on to the field prior to their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Davis Wade Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Week 11 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets

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FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - OCTOBER 21: Jo'Quavious Marks #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs runs the ball in the second half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Bulldogs defeated the Razorbacks 7-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Meeting Mississippi State football opponent: Week 11 – Texas A&M Aggies

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AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 28: Mike Wright #14 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs drops back before passing the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Week 10 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets

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Oct 21, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Corey Ellington (10) celebrates after a stop against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi State won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Week 9 SEC Game Picks and College Football Best Bets

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Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze looks on during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Meeting Mississippi State’s opponent: Week 9 – Auburn Tigers

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Oct 7, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Mike Wright (14) runs the ball against the Western Michigan Broncos during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Week 8 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets

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Sep 30, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Week 7 College Football Picks and Best Bets

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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 30: Sage Ryan #15 of the LSU Tigers defends against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Week 6 College Football Picks and Best Bets

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Sep 16, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Western Michigan Broncos quarterback Jack Salopek (6) runs the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) looks to make the tackle during the game at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Meeting the opponent: Week 6 – Western Michigan Broncos

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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)

Week 5 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets

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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the team out of the tunnel for warm ups prior to facing the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Meeting the Opponent – Week 5: Alabama Crimson Tide

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STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Zach Arnett of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Meeting the Opponent: Week 4 – South Carolina Gamecocks

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STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 16: Jo'Quavious Marks #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs carries the ball during the first half against Denver Harris #10 of the LSU Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

M&WN Staff – Week 3 SEC Picks and Best Bets

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Quarterback Will Rogers throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.Lsu Vs Miss State Football 0453Syndication The Daily Advertiser

Meeting the Opponent: Week 3 with the LSU Tigers

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