John Clay’s Sidelines

Dexter McCluster chews up Tennesssee. (AP photo/Ryan Moore)

SEC links for Sunday:

Alabama 31, Mississippi St 3

• Don Kausler of the Birmingham News writes that there is no letdown in sight for mighty Alabama.
• Kevin Scarbinsky of the News says the SEC must learn it can’t blackout Bama.
• Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Roll Tide is still rolling.
• Rick Cleveland of the Clarion-Ledger writes that Bama dominated the Dogs.
• Chase Goodbread of the Tuscaloosa News reports that Alabama is fighting through its injuries.

Georgia 31, Auburn 24

• Mark Bradley of the AJC writes that Georgia got one right.
• Randy Kennedy of the Mobile Press-Register says Auburn will lament the one that got away.
• Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald reports that Georgia wins its fourth straight over Auburn.
• Jay Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser writes that Georgia’s bite tames the Tigers.
• David Paschall of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Georgia rallied from 14-0 deficit.

Ole Miss 42, Tennessee 17

• David Climer of the Tennessean writes that the Vols took a major step backward.
• Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee couldn’t catch Dexter McCluster.
• Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal writes that McCluster deserves SEC spotlight.
• Rusty Hampton of the Clarion-Ledger writes that McCluster’s record day makes Ole Miss bowl-eligible.
• Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Vols were McClustered.

Florida 24, South Carolina 14

• Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun says no nightmare for Gators, just a recurring dream.
• Robbie Andreu of the Sun reports that Florida’s defense shows its maturity.
• Joe Person of The State writes that Gators spoil South Carolina upset bid.
• Ron Morris of The State writes that one mistake was all the Gators needed to escape.
• Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel writes that defense came to the rescue for Florida.
• David Jones of Florida Today reports on Gators’ unbeaten SEC season.

LSU 24, Louisiana Tech 16

• Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports that the defense came through for LSU.
• Scott Hotard of The Advocate writes on LSU running back Keiland Williams.
• James Varney of the Times-Picayune writes that Williams saved the day for the Tigers.

Arkansas 56, Troy 20

• Drew Champlin of the Dothan Eagle reports on the Razorbacks’ romp over Troy.
• Noah Trister of AP reports that Ryan Mallett sets a record in Arkansas’ lopsided win.