Alabama loses to Auburn, Arkansas goes 10-2, and other west predictions

Alabama plays Auburn in Jordan-Hare which is never a good thing, despite the recent success there (outside of 2010 and 2013). Arkansas finally has a little more depth and Bielema's philosophy and scheme is totally in place. Their power running game proves too much for teams that don't have good defensive lines and/or linebacking units. Hence why they don't beat the 2 Alabama schools.


LSU has moderate success this year. Doesn't get embarrassed or flops randomly like last year. They most likely, I imagine, will return back to beating teams that use kindergarten gimmick offenses. Ole Miss is really hard to read. I would understand if they went anywhere from 5-7 or 9-3. Will be a tough game for Bama again.


Mississippi State will have a slight decline. Dan Mullen has proven himself to be a good coach that has kept MSU very consistent (in wins at least) and is much like a discount Mark Richt at a school that doesn't have that much tradition. The only reason I really have them declining is the fact Robinson is leaving, and he was SUCH an important player and even though they get back most weapons, it's too much. They'll stay above 8 wins but won't wow anybody in the process. TAMU tInclines a LITTLE. At least to the point in which they aren't getting massacred 59-0 or having the Mississippi schools clobber them. I don't, however, believe their record will reflect their internal improvement. See Bama post-2007/pre-2008.


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