SEC Nation makes Alabama-Kentucky picks from Lexington

Big Blue Nation is chomping at the bit for an upset with their Kentucky Wildcats hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide this afternoon. Head coach Will Stein’s team knows it’s a sizeable underdog to its conference brethren. The SEC Nation cast knows it, too.

Tim Tebow, Chase Daniel, Roman Harper and Paul Finebaum each picked Alabama-Kentucky to wrap up their show this morning. Tebow, the former Heisman Trophy winner, thinks the Wildcats’ make up gives them a chance, but believes the Crimson Tide will emerge victorious.

“So much in me wants to go Kentucky. I love what Will Stein is doing… I think they play this one extremely close. Is it enough to get over the hump?” Tebow asked. “I don’t think it is. I think Alabama makes enough plays in the fourth quarter to get a win.”

Daniel and Harper followed suit, joining Tebow in choosing the Crimson Tide. That left Finebaum, who thanked Kentucky’s crowd for providing a tremendous show atmosphere. However, he couldn’t bring himself to pick the Wildcats to win.

“We have been a lot of places on SEC Nation. But you guys are one of the greatest crowds, if not the best, we have ever had. It has been unbelievable, and I thank you, from the bottom of my heart,” Finebaum said. “These are great people… just because you’re great people, doesn’t mean you’re gonna win the game. Alabama wins.”

Kentucky fans didn’t have an SEC Nation supporter, but they did have one on College GameDay, where Kirk Herbstreit went against the grain and picked the Wildcats. Alabama and Kentucky kick off at 3:30 p.m. E.T. (ABC).