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Adam Kramer

Tennessee looks poised to beat Alabama in some spectacular, unanticipated, weird way. Like, a football will bounce off a blimp or off some rogue seagull and result in a game-winning score. That’s the way things are going.

But right now, Texas A&M feels like the more dangerous team. Clearly, it starts up front with Myles Garrett, and his leg injury is something to watch. I also like how the running game has come along. It's the perfect balance to that exceptional stable of wide receivers. It just feels like A&M is the more explosive, complete team, which will be necessary. Love the balance it's had thus far.

Barrett Sallee

Let me get this out of the way—both teams are legitimate College Football Playoff contenders, regardless of who wins. That said, Tennessee will spring the road upset against the Aggies and head into its showdown with Alabama next weekend as the clear-cut No. 2 team in the SEC.

The Vols have found that fight, have played better over the last two weeks along the offensive and defensive fronts, have found a bit of a rhythm in the passing game, and find ways to get it done. While College Station's Kyle Field is big, it is not intimidating. Texas A&M's biggest home win under Kevin Sumlin was this season's opener over an average UCLA team, followed closely by wins over Mississippi State last year and Vanderbilt in 2013. Vols win a close one.

Chris Walsh

Texas A&M. Aggies fans will be wondering if it’s the biggest game ever played at Kyle Field, and you have to think that Tennessee is more than overdue for a letdown after pulling off dramatic wins against Florida and Georgia. The Texas heat can also be a factor, even in October. Combined with a charged-up crowd, the outstanding atmosphere should significantly aid the home team.

Greg Couch

I’ve been a non-believer in Tennessee (and Washington) all season. When you’re wrong, you’re wrong. I still think A&M will win this game, because it’s at home. But when they go head-to-head against Alabama, I like Tennessee’s chances—home for the Volunteers—more than A&M’s.

Michael Felder

Going to go with Texas A&M, but just barely. Both teams are playing quality football, but A&M gets a bit of a nod given its more steady defensive performance—something I could not imagine saying in prior seasons. Both offenses flow through their running game (another thing I didn't expect to say about A&M) and quarterbacks who can get on the move. I'm expecting a great ballgame out of these two as they try to prove they belong in the mix with teams that can unseat the Tide.