
By Wade Ziegler
November 6, 2025
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Following the School Soccer Playoff Committee’s inaugural rankings Tuesday, playoff hopefuls proceed to create their case for choice. The SEC had a rustic finest 4 groups within the projected playoff bracket.
Whereas the SEC led the nation in alternatives, no crew is protected at this level within the season. Listed below are three video games this week that can affect the playoff image:
Following a pair of come-from-behind victories final week, each groups look to increase their successful streaks. Georgia has received 5 straight contests towards Mississippi State.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton seems to be to rebound after a blended bag efficiency towards Florida (3-5, 2-3) within the 24-20 win in Jacksonville. Stockton threw for 223 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
Mississippi State’s move protection has left quite a bit to be desired this season. It has given up the third most passing yards per sport in convention video games this season.
Georgia’s elite defensive performances may also look to proceed. The Bulldogs have surrendered 20 factors per sport of their final 4 SEC contests, close to the highest of the league.
Mississippi State is hoping that the momentum of beginning quarterback Blake Shappen continues. In his final two contests, Shappen has thrown for a median of 312 yards with 5 touchdowns and no interceptions. Georgia is fifth worst in SEC contests towards the move this season.
A difficulty for Mississippi State has been its scoring protection. The Bulldogs have given up 36 factors per sport in convention video games this season, third worst within the SEC.
Protection for this sport will begin following the conclusion of School Gameday on ESPN.
One of the iconic rivalries in school soccer continues beneath the lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama leads the sequence 57-27-5 and has received 4 of the final 5.
The most important story surrounding LSU has been the dismissal of coach Brian Kelly. After a blowout loss to Texas A&M at residence, Kelly was fired regardless of a reported buyout of $27 million, based on Sports activities Illustrated.
The Tigers might be led by interim Frank Wilson, who was the operating backs coach previous to his promotion. Whereas Wilson has been a head coach at UTSA and McNeese State, he’ll make his debut at an SEC college.
LSU’s offensive inconsistency has been its main subject. The Tigers are eleventh in scoring this season within the SEC, with quarterback Garrett Nussmeier struggling at instances. LSU hopes the teaching change brings new life for the offense.
The Crimson Tide’s success on offense this 12 months has come from Heisman Trophy candidate Ty Simpson, who has thrown for two,184 yards and 20 touchdowns and only a single interception. Simpson appears primed to have a giant sport towards a Tigers protection that’s pedestrian within the convention towards the move.
Alabama’s secondary may also look to proceed its robust season. The Crimson Tide surrendered the second fewest passing yards within the SEC this season, at 163 yards per sport.
Protection for this matchup begins at 7:30 p.m. on ABC.
In a do-or-die sport for Missouri, the Tigers host a red-hot Texas A&M squad. Missouri is 0-2 towards ranked groups this season and would get an enormous increase from a ranked win for its playoff resume.
Texas A&M quarterback Marcell Reed’s efficiency might be essential for the Aggies. Missouri boasts the very best passing protection within the SEC and have given quarterbacks matches this season.
On protection, A&M must make new Missouri beginning quarterback Matt Zollers uncomfortable. Search for defensive finish Cashius Howell, who leads the SEC in sacks with 9.5, to have a giant sport.
Missouri’s offense has been led by the operating sport. Beginning again Ahmad Hardy leads the SEC in dashing yards this season with 937. The Aggies sit mid-pack towards the run within the convention this season.
Missouri may also want a stable displaying from true freshman quarterback Matt Zollers, who’s making his first collegiate begin after starter Beau Pribula suffered a dislocated ankle. Zollers went 14 of 23 for 138 yards and a landing towards Vanderbilt following Pribula’s exit.
Tune in to this matchup at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
Class: College Football, NCAA, SEC
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