Texas and Oklahoma have two losses this season, so we've forgotten about them a bit while talking about the playoffs and SEC title game options. Can they shock the big boys on Saturday and rewrite their playoff fate when Texas goes to Georgia and Oklahoma visits Alabama?
Two losses is often a death sentence for schools trying to make it into the 12-team College Football Playoff, but not when you're an SEC team with a strong strength of schedule. Still, you get that second loss and it's out of sight and out of mind — at least for a while.
Texas and Oklahoma both fit that bill. The Longhorns had two losses by Oct. 4, and the Sooners had their second loss by Oct. 25. Since then, though, Texas has won four straight and Oklahoma got a big win at Tennessee last week, so both teams are 7-2 and parked side-by-side in the CFP rankings at No. 10 and No. 11, respectively.
Both have golden opportunities to make some noise and cement their playoff hopes this weekend. They're both on the road and heading into hostile environments. Oklahoma plays at Alabama at 3:30, and Texas plays under the lights at Georgia at 7:30 p.m.
Texas and Oklahoma are both underdogs, but they also have a shot. Georgia and Alabama have both shown enough flaws this year that they can be beaten. Calling for an upset? Well, I won't be surprise if one — or both — create some magic on Saturday.
Here's the complete SEC schedule for the weekend, with game times and TV information, plus the latest on the point spreads for lots of great Week 12 action
South Carolina at Texas A&M
Who: South Carolina (3-6, 1-6 in SEC) vs. No. 3 Texas A&M (9-0, 6-0 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, Noon ET
Where: Kyle Field in College Station, Texas
TV: ESPN
Point spread: Texas A&M is an 18.5-point favorite; the over/under is 49.5 according to FanDuel.com.
Arkansas at LSU
Who: Arkansas Razorbacks (2-7, 0-5 in SEC) vs. LSU Tigers (5-4, 2-4 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 12:45 p.m. ET
Where: Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
TV: SEC Network
Point spread: LSU is a 5.5-point favorite; the over/under is 57.5 according to FanDuel.com.
Tennessee Tech at Kentucky
Who: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (10-0, 7-0 in Ohio Valley) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (4-5, 2-5 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m. ET
Where: Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky.
TV: SEC Network
Point spread: Kentucky is a 21.5-point favorite; the over/under is 52.5 according to FanDuel.com.
Oklahoma at Alabama
Who: No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (7-2, 3-2 in SEC) vs. No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1, 6-0 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
TV: ABC
Point spread: Alabama is a 5.5-point favorite; the over/under is 45.5 according to FanDuel.com.
New Mexico State at Tennessee
Who: New Mexico State Aggies (3-6, 1-5 in Conference USA) vs. No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers (6-3, 3-3 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 4:15 p.m. ET
Where: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.
TV: SEC Network
Point spread: Tennessee is a 39.5-point favorite; the over/under is 60.5 according to FanDuel.com.
Florida at Ole Miss
Who: Florida Gators (3-6, 2-4 in SEC) vs. No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels (9-1, 5-1 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. ET
Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss.
TV: ESPN
Point spread: Ole Miss is a 14.5-point favorite; the over/under is 54.5 according to FanDuel.com.
Texas at Georgia
Who: No. 10 Texas Longhorns (7-2, 4-1 in SEC) vs. No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (8-1, 6-1 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.
TV: ABC
Point spread: Georgia is a 6.5-point favorite; the over/under is 49.5 according to FanDuel.com.
Mississippi State at Missouri
Who: Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-5, 1-5 in SEC) vs. Missouri Tigers (6-3, 2-3 in SEC)
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:45 p.m. ET
Where: Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
TV: SEC Network
Point spread: Missouri is a 6.5-point favorite; the over/under is 51.5 according to FanDuel.com.