Opening Odds: While Mizzou is away, the SEC will play

The SEC is in for an eventful Week 8, as no team remains undefeated and the top four spots are tied between Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Kentucky. Tennessee's loss to Texas, Georgia's defeat at Auburn, Ole Miss' heavy loss to Florida, and Kentucky's dominant loss to Alabama all contribute to an unpredictable season. Mizzou supporters might find solace in the fact that they still have control over their own destiny.

As the week begins, rest and preparation are key for the Tigers, who will face Arkansas in a Halloween showdown.

Fans can look forward to some intriguing opening odds for the week. Auburn, who recently outperformed Georgia, is giving only 8.5 points to Lane Kiffin's team. South Carolina, the current conference leader, is favored by a single score over Tennessee. Meanwhile, Texas is favored by 3.5 points over Ole Miss, who are still reeling from their four-score victory over Florida.

Other games to watch include LSU vs. Auburn (-8.5), Oklahoma (-2.5) vs. Mississippi State (-45.5), Texas A&M (-14.5) against Alabama (-), and Vanderbilt (-10.5) vs. Kentucky (-). As the season progresses, only time will reveal which of these games will determine the conference's fate.