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SEC Showdowns: Tennessee, Ole Miss, LSU Favored This Weekend

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Tennessee hosts UAB on September 20, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. ET, favored by 39 points after an overtime loss to Georgia.
Ole Miss plays Tulane at 3:30 p.m. ET, entering as a 12.5-point favorite following a win against Arkansas.
LSU faces Southeastern Louisiana at 7:45 p.m. ET, favored heavily after defeating Florida and holding a 3-0 record.
Texas takes on Sam Houston at 8 p.m. ET, favored by 27 points after a win over UTEP.
Mississippi State plays Northern Illinois at 4:15 p.m. ET, coming off a 63-0 victory against Alcorn State.

History

Historical Context

The 1978 NCAA Division I Football Championship was a landmark event, introducing a playoff system that transformed college football. The University of Alabama, led by coach Bear Bryant, claimed the title, highlighting the sport's increasing competitiveness. This legacy continues today, as teams like Tennessee and Ole Miss compete in a structured environment, influencing rankings and bowl selections in a tradition of fierce rivalry.

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Story summary

Tennessee hosts UAB on September 20, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. ET, favored by 39 points after an overtime loss to Georgia.
Ole Miss plays Tulane at 3:30 p.m. ET, entering as a 12.5-point favorite following a win against Arkansas.
LSU faces Southeastern Louisiana at 7:45 p.m. ET, favored heavily after defeating Florida and holding a 3-0 record.
Texas takes on Sam Houston at 8 p.m. ET, favored by 27 points after a win over UTEP.
Mississippi State plays Northern Illinois at 4:15 p.m. ET, coming off a 63-0 victory against Alcorn State.

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