The big day is nearly upon us as the Southeastern Conference gets geared up to start its 2020 conference-only football schedule this Saturday, which includes three key league matchups among the many games being played.
USA TODAY Sports’ college poll editor Eddie Timanus took a look at the five biggest matchups this weekend, including the three from the SEC: the No. 6 Florida Gators at Ole Miss Rebels, the Kentucky Wildcats at No. 8 Auburn Tigers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at No. 5 LSU Tigers.
Here is what Timanus had to say about the Gators’ game in Oxford, Miss., this Saturday.
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We’ll start with the Gators, who hope to overtake Georgia in the East Division, hitting the road to Oxford for Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss debut.
The QB competition for the Rebels remained the subject of speculation as game week arrived, and the depth chart Kiffin released Monday shed little light on the situation. It is likely that strong-armed Matt Corral and speedster John Rhys Plumlee will both take snaps in the game, so DT Kyree Campbell and the Florida defense will be prepared for either. QB Kyle Trask is back to direct the Gators’ offense. His arsenal includes standout TE Kyle Pitts, who will command attention from Jacquez Jones and the Ole Miss LB corps.
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