re: How do you guys honestly see the west playing out?

I see the west playing out one week at a time.

Road wins are going to be difficult for everybody.

Arkansas may be the spoiler.
LSU will not be a factor, too young and lack dominant linemen.

A case could be made for Auburn having the hardest schedule with road games against Ole Miss, MSU, and Bama plus UGA on the road. I would not be shocked if aTm got back into the race at some point.

Injuries will play a role. Too much missing data.