SEC Roundup

Eastern Kentucky (5-3) @ Kentucky (4-4, 1-4)
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: ESPN360.com
Notes: Losing four out of its last six games, Kentucky is very much on the ropes in terms of bowl eligibility at 4-4. However, the Wildcats can make a huge step forward with a win over the Colonels. UK could have its hands full, though. Eastern Kentucky is 5-3 on the year out of the Ohio Valley Conference, and the team only lost by six points in its previous foray against a BCS opponent — a 19-13 loss to Indiana in the season opener. Nevertheless, this is a must-win for the Cats. “We’ve got to beat Eastern,” defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin said.

Tennessee Tech @ Georgia (4-4, 3-3)
Time: 1 p.m.
TV: ESPN360.com
Notes: Off to the worst start of the Mark Richt era, the Bulldogs are looking to do anything for a spark. One such way is changing it up in the backfield. Despite some strong running performances, Washaun Ealey is expected to be benched as the starting tailback in favor of Caleb King, Richt announced on his radio call-in show. The reason — pass protection. “Washaun certainly ran the ball well. He still needs to continue to get better in his pass protection, and I think Caleb has earned the right to be the starter because of his ability to run and pass-protect,” Richt said.

Furman @ Auburn (6-3, 3-3)
Time: 1:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN360.com
Notes: Most of the excitement around the Tigers’ 33-20 upset of Ole Miss was dampened by the neck injury suffered by junior safety Zac Etheridge. Etheridge was stretchered off the field, but was released from the hospital on Monday, and, while out for the season, is expected to make a full recovery. “Zac is obviously out for the season. But he’s out of the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, which is a great thing. We’re pumped for him. He’s in really good spirits,” AU coach Gene Chizik said.

Vanderbilt (2-7, 0-5) @ No. 1 Florida (8-0, 6-0)
Time: 7:15 p.m.
TV: ESPN2
Notes: Most of the talk about the Gators hasn’t been about this week’s game, but last week’s. Star linebacker Brandon Spikes will be suspended for Saturday’s game after gouging the eye of a Georgia player in Florida’s 41-17 romp over the Bulldogs in Jacksonville. Coach Urban Meyer has said repeatedly that Spikes deserves to be punished for his actions, and Spikes has expressed regret, but many in Gainesville are standing by the senior and accusing UGA of starting the violence. “They wanted to do whatever they can to get an edge,” UF quarterback Tim Tebow said. “It happens a lot in college football. It happens more than people think.”

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