Joe Taylor of Charleston posted a 7-1 record to win the $35 cash prize during Week 7 of The Sun-Sentinel’s 2026 Football Fever Contest.
Taylor was the lone 7-1 contestant, and his only misfire was picking Mississippi State to win at LSU.
Standing at 6-2 were Jayla Taylor, Joseph Cox, James Lake, Volanda Frazier, Alma Reed, Roberta Redd, Week 6 winner Marila Wall and Gyrone Kenniel.
Weighing in at 5-3 were Shay Ely, Ginger Burnham, Babs Burnham Henry, Dr. Chan Henry, Betty Lewis, Harvey Smith, Doyle Ellett, John Clark, Kenny Drane, Beverly Drane, Reed Madden, Patrick Taylor, Jerry Locke, Glenda Hodges, Kevin Carpenter, Willie Wilkins, Larry Smith, Crump Britt, Walker Sturdivant, Ray Plez, Mike Sturdivant III and Josh Sanders.
Breaking even at 4-4 were Bubba Burnham, Billy Ray, Dianne Ellett, Judy Williams, Raymond Hardy, Bobby Reed, Kathy Estes, Sue Jennings, Tim Wright, LaDerrick Hodges, Jimmie Johnson, Seth Ross, Reagan Pitts, and Andrew Tenner.
Falling to 3-5 were Jennifer Wigley, Tyrone Clark Sr. and Marie Taylor.
With a mark of 2-6, Bob Abbey and Denman Fly tied for having the “Worst Picks of the Week.”
