GameDay makes picks; Saban shocks Morgan Freeman: Here’s Ole Miss-LSU, Alabama-Florida State, Auburn-Florida
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Key Points:
- ESPN’s “College GameDay” featured a spirited preview of the highly anticipated Ole Miss vs. LSU game, with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman joining the show and showing strong support for Ole Miss.
- The panel, including Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, and Pat McAfee, offered mixed predictions: Saban favored LSU for their defense, while McAfee and Freeman backed Ole Miss, citing home-field advantage and team energy.
- For other key matchups, Alabama was the consensus pick over Florida State, with panelists praising Alabama’s defense and quarterback resilience, while Florida was favored over Auburn by most, highlighting Florida’s offensive weapons.
- The panel also made predictions for several other games, with notable consensus picks including North Carolina over Clemson, Louisville over SMU, and Texas A&M over Kentucky, reflecting varied but informed opinions across the board.
