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SEC Football: 10 best games to watch in 2016

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Michael Nysewander (46) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Florida Gators in the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Alabama won 29-15. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Michael Nysewander (46) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Florida Gators in the 2015 SEC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Alabama won 29-15. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) throws the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half in the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) throws the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half in the 2016 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech 

Sept. 10- Bristol Motor Speedway

This game is huge not only because Tennessee will be playing to prove that has arrived on the national scene but also because the game is being played at Bristol Motor Speedway, which seats up to 160,000 people.

Virginia Tech will be coming into this game looking to show that they haven’t lost a step with the retirement of Frank Beamer. If anything they want to come in as a much-improved team under new head coach Justin Fuente.

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The pieces are definitely there, the Hokies can score as they were sixth in the ACC last year in scoring; scoring will most likely go up as Fuente brings in his spread offense. Virginia Tech does not lack for offensive weapons, either.

Isaiah Ford is a stud at receiver and Travon McMillian ran for over 1,000 yards last season. Whoever Fuente decides will be the starting quarterback will have plenty of options to get the ball to.

The Hokies return six starters on defense which should serve them well in protecting against passes from Joshua Dobbs. The are of most concern for Virginia Tech against Tennessee is along the defensive line which has three new starters. That does not bode well when facing Jalen Hurd.

Tennessee should be able to move the ball on the Hokies. The game will be made or broken by Tennessee’s defense being able to stop the Hokie offense. Tennessee will not have much game film on the new Hokie offense which can be difficult but isn’t impossible to overcome.

Prediction: Tennessee wants to prove that it has arrived on the national scene. Virginia Tech wants to prove that it is not rebuilding as much as people think they are. While an upset is very likely here, Tennessee will have more offensive firepower, particularly at the quarterback spot. The Vols will win it and the hype train will roll on.

Score: 34-21 Tennessee wins 

Next: 7. LSU vs. Wisconsin

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