No. 3 Georgia meets Florida matchup highlights SEC lineup

Here are some things to watch in Week 9 of the Southeastern Conference football season:

GAME OF THE WEEK

No. 3 Georgia vs. Florida at Jacksonville, Florida: Although Georgia’s status as a 14-point favorite makes this matchup look like a relatively easy assignment for the Bulldogs, the history of this rivalry suggests otherwise. Florida has beaten Georgia each of the last three years and owns a 21-6 record in this series since 1990. “Georgia isn’t a team that we lose to,” Florida receiver Josh Hammond said. “I think that’s the message in the locker room right now, that they might be the No. 3 team in the country, but they can’t beat Florida.”

MATCHUP OF THE WEEK

Mississippi State’s offensive line vs. Texas A&M’s pass rush: Mississippi State travels to face Texas A&M on Saturday and there’s a good chance the winner will jump back into the AP Top 25. Mississippi State’s offensive line has given up just three sacks this season, which is the fewest in the SEC. Texas A&M counters with a pass rush that has 28 sacks this season, which is tied with Clemson for tops in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

NUMBERS GAME

Georgia is seeking its first 8-0 start since 2002. That 2002 team suffered its first and only loss of the season against Florida. … Arkansas senior center Frank Ragnow allowed zero sacks in 42 career games and 1,242 snaps in pass protection, according to the school’s sports information department. Ragnow will miss the rest of the season with a high ankle sprain. … Tennessee’s offense hasn’t scored a touchdown in its last 14 quarters, and the Volunteers have been outscored 10819 during that stretch. … South Carolina has won its last eight matchups with Vanderbilt heading into their Saturday meeting.