Mississippi State (4-0, 1-0) at Kentucky (1-4, 0-2)

Where: Lexington, Ky.

When: 11:21 a.m.

Line: Mississippi State by 10.5

TV: SEC Network

The lowdown: After a week off, Mississippi State returns to action hoping to remain on a collision course for a showdown with top-ranked Alabama on Oct. 27. ... Bulldogs haven't played since beating South Alabama 30-10. ... Kentucky is coming off a 38-17 loss against South Carolina, but the Wildcats did throw a scare into the Gamecocks, leading 17-7 at halftime. ... Kentucky will be without starting quarterback Maxwell Smith, who was injured against South Carolina and will miss several weeks. ... Kentucky's Alvin Dupree logged nine tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in the loss to South Carolina. ... Mississippi State is seventh in the SEC in scoring at 36 points per game. ... The Bulldogs are eighth in total defense, allowing 350 yards per game. ... Mississippi State won 28-16 in 2011.

Vanderbilt (1-3, 0-2) at Missouri (3-2, 0-2)

Where: Columbia, Mo.

When: 6 p.m.

Line: Missouri by 7

TV: FSN

The lowdown: After a breakout season a year ago that included a bowl game, Vanderbilt still is looking for a signature win this season. Of course, Vanderbilt has played three teams (Northwestern, South Carolina, Georgia) that are a combined 15-0 this season. ... Vandy's Jordan Matthews is second in the league in receptions per game (6.5) and yards per game (98.8), but the Commodores rank next to last in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. ... After being overmatched in their first two SEC games, Missouri is looking to show that it's not an also-ran in the conference. ... Tigers are 10th in offense and defense, but like Vanderbilt have played the top two teams in the East in losses to Georgia and South Carolina. ... Vanderbilt won the last meeting between the two teams 12-8 in 1958.

LSU (5-0, 1-0) at Florida (4-0, 3-0)

Where: Gainesville, Fla.

When: 2:30 p.m.

Line: LSU by 2.5

TV: CBS

The lowdown: Intriguing matchup between a struggling LSU team even though it is undefeated and a Florida team that is looking to make a statement. ... LSU has slipped to fifth in scoring offense in the SEC, averaging 39 points per game. But the Tigers struggled on offense two weeks ago against Auburn, winning 12-10. They put up 38 on Towson, an FCS school. ... LSU's passing offense is 12th in the league at 203 yards per game and ahead of only Florida and Auburn. ... Florida's Mike Gillislee ranks second in the conference in rushing at 100.5 yards per game. ... LSU's Kenny Hilliard is 11th at 73.2 yards per game. ... LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a big game against Towson, catching five passes for 128 yard and two scores. ... LSU whipped Florida 41-11 in 2011.

Texas A&M (3-1, 1-1) at Ole Miss (3-2, 0-1)

Where: Oxford, Miss.

When: 6 p.m.

Line: Texas A&M by 8.5

TV: ESPNU

The lowdown: Even though it lost at Alabama last week, Ole Miss came out of the game with some confidence. The Rebels took the first lead on Alabama this season even though it lasted only as long as the ensuing kickoff return. Still, Hugh Freeze's team moved the ball and did a good job against the Tide's running game. ... The Rebels hardly resembled a team that gave up 66 points to Texas a few weeks previous. ... Texas A&M added to Arkansas' woes last week, rolling to a 58-10 win behind the play of dynamic freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel, who set SEC and Texas A&M records with 557 yards, including 453 passing yards. ... Aggies offensive lineman Jake Matthews was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.

Georgia (5-0, 3-0) at South Carolina (5-0, 3-0)

Where: Columbia, S.C.

When: 6 p.m.

Line: South Carolina by 2.5

TV: ESPN

The lowdown: This is the East's version of the game of the century as No. 5 Georgia travels to No. 6 South Carolina. ... The winner will be in the driver's seat to win the division and a berth in the SEC Championship Game. ... The loser will need some help to get to Atlanta. ... Georgia boasts the league's No. 1 rushing offense and the No. 2 scoring offense, while South Carolina has the No. 2 scoring defense and No. 2 rushing defense. ... Georgia leads in total offense (536 yards per game). ... South Carolina DL Jadeveon Clowney was the conference's defensive player of the week after recording 2.5 tackles for loss against Kentucky. ... Georgia running backs Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall were freshmen of the week after combining for 294 yards and five touchdowns in a win against Tennessee last week.