Only two wins away from clinching the best record in the SEC and a berth in the BCS title game, this was supposed to be an exciting college football betting weekend for Auburn. But with the distraction of reports that quarterback Cameron Newton accepted bribes to attend the school, that excitement has quickly transformed in to nervous doubt. Whether or not the Tigers are able to move past the issue and focus on the task at hand against visiting Georgia this Saturday is one of many intriguing online sports betting story lines to keep an eye on this weekend, along with the potential for at least a couple of teams to clinch their divisions. Auburn Pushes Forward Towards National Title After registering 10 straight victories to open the season, the Tigers now find themselves in the middle of a major controversy that could prevent them from accomplishing their goal of getting to the national championship game this season. Auburn hosts unranked Georgia this weekend before wrapping up their season with a trip to Alabama to take on the defending national champion Crimson Tide, and the timing could not have been worse for revelations that Newton accepted bribes to attend the school. According to reports, Mississippi State recruiting officials have filed a complaint to the SEC, citing that while interviewing Newton last year they were told by the quarterback and his father Cecil that Newton would play for the school that offers him the most money to play. The report includes accusations that Newtown himself called the officials after committing to Auburn to express his regret that he wouldn't be joining them, explaining that his father wouldn't have it any other way as the money the Tigers offered was too good to pass up. Head coach Gene Chizik would not comment on the issue, saying that he is focused on this week's game, and the hope in Auburn is that the players will be in the same mindset with the chance to move one step closer to a national championship. SEC Championship Game Could Be Determined Both pay per head divisions in the SEC could be clinched this weekend, with the Tigers needing a win over the Bulldogs to take the West division, and the winner of Saturday's match up between South Carolina and Florida taking the East. If Auburn isn't able to clinch, the division will be wide open with LSU still alive with one win as well. Bulldogs Take The Field For Fallen Teammate The Bulldogs will be playing with even more incentive than any other week this season when they take the field against Alabama. This will be Mississippi State's first game since Nick Be''s funeral last week, with a bye giving them more than enough time to reflect on the situation. The Bulldogs have won six straight football betting games and are nationally ranked, making this weekend's match up against the Crimson Tide that much more intriguing.
