Week 8 in the SEC saw No.1 Alabama resist what was arguably its most formidable challenge of the regular season, overcoming a shaky start to vanquish No.9 Texas A&M 33-14. There is wonder among fans if anyone can challenge the Tide, who control their own destiny in a quest to win back to back conference and national titles. The Tide get a bye on October 29 before facing LSU in Death Valley November 5.
That LSU team dominated Ole Miss, the Tigers, led by interim Coach Ed Orgeron, rode the record-setting legs of Leonard Fournette to a 38-21 win over the cratering Rebels.