re: Alabama vs Auburn predictions?

I look for a 35-17 type of game.

Often, Auburn will come out in these talent mismatch games with all kinds of "nothing to lose" gimmick plays so I will give them a touchdown based off of one of those crazy assed plays working and catching Bama off guard...literally with the defense thinking "they can't possibly be this dumb to try what they look like they are in the process of trying" type of play. I also will give Auburn a legitimate TD over the course of the game and it is hard to not think Carlson will not get a chance to get at least a long FG.

For Bama, I don't think we will see Hurts run as much because they know they can't do that against Auburn's stout D-line and not risk an injury. I see a few early throws downfield by Bama to open things up...overall, it stays close for a bit but talent wins out with Bama. RTR!