As you’d probably expect, the team that enjoys more success running the ball on Saturday will likely have the better chance of winning the SEC Championship Game.

SEC Championship Game Leading Indicators – 1996 & Since

Team Scoring First – won last 5 in a row
Team with More Pass Yards – won 7 of last 9
Team with More Rush Yards – won 8 of last 9 #
Team with Higher 3rd Down Conv – won last 8 in a row
Team with More Time of Possession – won 7 of last 8
Team with More Penalties – won 4 of last 6
Higher Ranked Team – won 7 of last 9

# -- Last year was the only time since 1996 that the team with more rushing yards lost the SEC championship game (Tennessee—228, Auburn—185).