Hickman's Hunches

For games of Saturday, Dec. 1

?Army vs. Navy. With only one loss and a tie against their record, the Middies could have their best season since 1945 by beating Army in this nationally televised game. Strangely unsung and unconsidered for eastern honors, a win by the team from Crabtown could mean a Cotton Bowl invitation. But to Colonel Blaik's Cadets this game means all. Every plebe at the Point is chanting "Beat Navy" from dawn to dusk. Navy has shown the better defense and superior passing. Army has not played up to their expected potential, but remember last year. Nonetheless, NAVY.

? Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee . If the Vols had not been alerted by Kentucky 's stern and stubborn play this past Saturday, the Commodores would have been in an ideal spot to cause trouble, but the unbeaten and untied Tennesseans will be ready for this one. They will have Drum Majors leading the parade. TENNESSEE .

? Florida vs. Miami . Gators going great until Tech game. Despite this loss they cannot be underrated. Prime upset possibility here, but I will have to go all the way with the Hurricanes. MIAMI .

? Georgia vs. Georgia Tech . Butts' Bulldogs will play their best game of the season but just do not have the power and perfection of Dodd's Yellow Jackets. Closer than you'd think. GEORGIA TECH .

? Mississippi vs. Mississippi State . In Paige Cothren the Rebels have one of the best all-round players in the country despite their disappointing season. State is just not up to snuff. MISSISSIPPI .

? Tulane vs. LSU. Both teams in and out. Green Wave has scored fine wins over Navy, Northwestern and Mississippi . Bengal Tigers hit the win trail by dumping Arkansas convincingly. Another one of those intrastate affairs where the cousins aren't kissing. TULANE .

? Missouri vs. Kansas . In a fitting farewell to Don Faurot, MISSOURI .

ALSO:

Auburn over Alabama
Baylor over Rice
Boston College over Holy Cross
Clemson over Furman
Houston over Detroit
New Mexico over Colorado A&M
Oklahoma over Oklahoma A&M
Southern California over Notre Dame
Texas Christian over Southern Methodist