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Who has the most challenging opener this year?

Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:10 pm
Posted by cas4t
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Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:10 pm
Bama vs Wisconsin-in Arlington, TX

-Wisconsin has been plagued with injury this fall, but have had some recent returns as of yesterday.Redshirt Freshman TJ Edwards is back in action at inside LB. Tight end Jacob Maxwell also has returned. But Another inside LB, Leon Jacobs is also still out with injury. Offensive linemen Beau Benzschawel, Hayden Biegel and Jon Dietzen are still held out of practice. Robert Wheelright, WR, is also still out. Alec James, DE, is also out. It's been a bad offseason for Wisky, and opening vs Bama with injuries like this doesn't bode well, IMO. But you never know.

AU vs Bobby P- In the Georgia Dome. frick the Falcons.

-The Louisville defense is going to very good IMO. Especially the DL. Devonte Fields won the 2013 Big XII Defensive Player of the Year with TCU. He will be a force to reckon with, IMO. But they had some key losses on O, still have yet to name a starting QB, but guess is a healthy Will Gardner will get the nod. From what I've read, they seem to be inexperienced at WR. Radcliffe is back from them at RB, and should have a good year.

This should be an interesting game, IMO.


TAMU vs ASU-NRG Stadium, Houston, TX

-Sort of a home game for the ags. But ASU, it seems, is predicted to be pretty good this year. Senior WR DJ Foster has earned 2nd team AA accolades as an all purpose player.
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The Senior Bowl’s 2016 Watch List featured nine Sun Devils, which ranked tied for the third-most selections among FBS programs. The seniors include quarterback Mike Bercovici, cornerbacks Kweishi Brown and Lloyd Carrington, wide receivers Gary Chambers and Foster, center Nick Kelly, linebacker Antonio Longino, safety Jordan Simone, and offensive guard Christian Westerman.
that's from an ASU site. Got tired.

The Sun Devils also had some key losses in the offseason, at QB, WR, DT and SS. But they replace those guys with experienced players. Redshirt senior quarterback Mike Bercovici has taken the reigns. They also return 9 of 11 starters on defense.

I think this will be a great game and the Ags have a good team on their hands.

I think that TAMU and AU will have their hands full. I think Bama rolls. I didn't list other schools because they had cupcakes. Although I am interested to hear more about USC vs UNC if any USC fans have some insight.

Posted by Eric Nies Grind Time
Atlanta GA - ITP
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:10 pm to
A&M without a doubt.
Posted by craigbiggio
Member since Dec 2009
31805 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:11 pm to
IDK what Louisville has on offense, but I would still hate to be breaking in a new defense and have to face Petrino in the first game.
Posted by texag7
College Station
Member since Apr 2014
37425 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:11 pm to
Original topic
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
38197 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:11 pm to
A&M. It could go either way. I expect Alabama to crush Wisky and Auburn to wear down Louisville
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70872 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:13 pm to
Man, Louisville's DL is going to be really good though, IMO.
Posted by Serraneaux
South of 30a
Member since Mar 2014
19529 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:13 pm to
FLorida vs. NMSU IMO
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70872 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:13 pm to
sorry man. Should I have started a thread on the SECr on how great LSU is? That seems to be the aggie way!

I prefer to talk about other SEC teams on tSECr. Ya know?
Posted by geauxnavybeatbama
Member since Jul 2013
25134 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:13 pm to
I would love to see them all lose
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70872 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:14 pm to
Posted by TigerPaw1
Chattanooga, TN
Member since Apr 2011
16979 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:14 pm to
I would go

1.) A&M
2.) Auburn
3.) Alabama

I think all 3 will be good games with all 3 SEC teams winning. ASU vs A&M is going to be a track meet & should be really fun to watch. I think both UL & Wiscy play close early and then fall away with bama winning the biggest
Posted by Bob Ag
Austin
Member since Aug 2011
3008 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:16 pm to
Us. ASU is pretty veteran heavy this year. However their OL is a big concern for them.

The other games are interesting though. You can never underestimate a Bobby Petrino coached team and Its hard to tell Bamas offensive identity.
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
38197 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:16 pm to
Auburn's OL should be really good too.

quote:

Bon Ag


Being that their OL is struggling too, I'm predicting a tight, low scoring game. I think whoever can keep their QB clean will win the game. It should be apparent early in the game.
This post was edited on 8/21/15 at 1:18 pm
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70872 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:20 pm to
quote:

However their OL is a big concern for them.


I wasn't aware. I'd have added that in the OP. They do have a lot of seniors this year though.

quote:

You can never underestimate a Bobby Petrino coached team


trust me. As an LSU fan, I know this.

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and Its hard to tell Bamas offensive identity.


Bama gonna bama IMO.
Posted by GeauxToBed
Covington, LA
Member since Mar 2015
6113 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:21 pm to
I think A&M will be the only one of the three to lose, although ASU isn't necessarily the best team of the three.
Posted by ATLdawg25
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2014
4370 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:24 pm to
The only surprising loss would be Alabama, I think. Auburn should win, but lots of wildcards. aTm is probably a tossup.

If AU and aTm won by 21 apiece, no one would be shocked.
Posted by Nguyening
SEMO
Member since Jun 2013
9057 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:24 pm to
Who is the best team of Louisville, Wisconsin, and ASU?
Posted by NotRight37
Nashville, TN
Member since Jul 2014
5843 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:25 pm to
Vanderbilt is my answer.
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
38197 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:26 pm to
ASU by far
Posted by Bob Ag
Austin
Member since Aug 2011
3008 posts
Posted on 8/21/15 at 1:26 pm to
I could see both defenses actually outperforming the offenses so a relatively low scoring game is not out of the question.


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