So here we are for a brand new season! As College Football returns, all we really have to go off of are predictions and expectations. Some teams can shock the word while some can fall flat on their faces after the dust settles. That's just how it goes. The moral of the story? Don't take this too seriously. Rarely are Week 1 games the ones to be reckoned with, so usually all we can go off of is our gut feeling. Lots of blowouts. So with that said, let's try and call some games!
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To start, let me eliminate two games that I already made predictions on but could not make the official post due to time constraints.

No. 8 Florida vs. Miami (Neutral)
Texas State @ No. 12 Texas A&M

I called Florida and Texas A&M respectively. I'll go ahead and say now that I still believe Florida is overrated (like I said last year, as well). A&M just took care of business. No point in talking about these games any further since they have already concluded.

Toledo @ Kentucky - 31-7, Kentucky.
Wildcats roll vs. a much weaker opponent. Next.

Ole Miss @ Memphis - 41-21, Ole Miss.
I believe that Ole Miss will have an awful defense again this year, but it can't be any worse. Maybe they'll be a bit better. Ole Miss will pull ahead late and take this game.

Mississippi State vs. Louisiana (Neutral) - 42-10, MSU.
Another game that doesn't deserve a real explanation and will only serve to pad my stats by the end of the year. Gotta love those.

South Carolina vs. North Carolina (Neutral) - 34-17, South Carolina.
This is one of the games this week that I believe won't be a direct gimme. If we don't take the Tarheels seriously, this could spell disaster. By all means we are better in practically every position talent-wise, but talent doesn't always decide a winner. That being said, I'm sure the score will be around this prediction here. We should have a pass-heavy offense that also puts out a decently improved running game. Many returning starters on defense as well. For that reason I believe we should go out and body UNC without much worry. Please don't let me regret this.

Georgia State @ Tennessee - 35-3, Tennessee.
I've gotta be honest. I am very questioning when it comes to how good this Tennessee team will be. I could see them being improved, but I could also see them regress a little this season. That being said, I would hope this would be the score...considering their opponent. Vols should roll.

No. 2 Alabama vs. Duke (Neutral) - 45-14, Alabama.
I know Duke is a step up from an FCS program, but Alabama is Alabama. I see no reason to discuss this game any further.

Portland State @ Arkansas - 34-10, Arkansas.
This could be seen as disrespectful depending on how big of a fan someone is of Arkansas, but I'm just trying to be overly-realistic. Arkansas didn't play too hot last year. Maybe they're more lack-luster for their opener. I still take Arkansas though. Please don't lose to a team you shouldn't lose to again, Arky.

No. 16 Auburn vs. No. 11 Oregon (Neutral) - 31-24, Auburn.
This match-up is easily the toughest to pick this week. I see this one being a close game all the way until the end. I like Oregon a good bit, but I think pinning them at #11 was a bit of an overkill ranking for the Preseason Poll. Maybe I'm wrong and I have no idea what I'm talking about. We'll see. I think the Tigers will pull it off.

Georgia Southern @ No. 6 LSU - 45-3, LSU.
No explanation needed. Predicting the exact score in blowouts is pretty tough though because you never know how much the score will be ran up. I think LSU will do a lot of it.

Missouri @ Wyoming - 35-17, Missouri.
Mizzou should take care of business here. 'Nuff said.

No. 3 Georgia @ Vanderbilt - 48-10, Georgia.
There is absolutely no way the Dawgs mess this one up. Vandy's probably set to have a really bad year. So combine that with Georgia's wanting to get back to the playoffs? It means that this game won't be remotely close. Bulldogs roll.

This post was edited on 8/30/19 at 12:16 am