SEC Week 2 Predictions

Auburn 20 USF 17

Both teams have something to prove after lackluster performances last week. I was all set to pick USF after seeing AU’s anemic offense last week. But, Auburn gets the benefit of the doubt playing at home. Expect the Bulls to put the heat on Cox much like KSU was successful at doing. I’m hopeful, however, that Auburn will finally use Cox more in the shotgun to alleviate his inability to make the right reads from under center. Unless Fannin is used, don’t expect much more production from the running game.

Bama 31 Vandy 21

I’ve learned a hard lesson over the years that Vandy will never beat Bama. I’m pretty sure their record is 0-114 vs. the Tide. There may be some tense moments for the chubby elephants. But expect Suitcase Saban to have his team very prepared. What to watch: By how many will the Vandy fans be outnumbered in their own stadium?

Florida 34 Troy 13

Time for Tebow to flex his muscle against the Trojan minis. Let’s just hope they don’t spring a leak in the Swamp ‘cause it could get ugly quick. But don’t be surprised if it’s unusually close at the half with Florida looking ahead to Tennessee next week.

Kentucky 35 Kent St. 10

Quietly, the Flashes upset a BCS team last week, Iowa St. You may not have noticed with all the weekend buzz centered around Appalachian St. dethroning a terribly-coached Michigan team. With UK hosting their “rival” Louisville next week, this has the making of another upset. But, I’ve got a feeling little ol’ Kent will be a bit hung-over to do it again.

LSU 31 Va Tech 9

If you weren’t impressed with LSU’s opening shutout of MSU last week, this should be enough to convince you. LSU is solid on both sides of the ball. They’re fortunate with inheriting a Sr. QB to lead this talented team when Russell left early for the NFL. How many years until ‘Tall-Cap Miles’ gets credit for the job he’s doing at LSU?

Missouri 28 Ole Miss 23

Back-to-back road games to start the season for these Midwest Tigers. They’re peaking outside the top 25 for the 1^st team in recent memory. Will this be the year that the Big 12 north actually becomes competitive? Ole Miss was very fortunate last week scoring off Memphis turnovers. I think their luck runs out this week. The Big ‘O’ will be pounding his hairy chest like a raging silverback during halftime.

Tulane 13 Miss St. 10

The Green Wave’s season gets off to a ‘bang’ with a monumental upset of an SEC school. Unfortunately, that may be their only 1-A win in September. I guess as an Auburn fan, I can look at the MSU offense and realize it could always be worse.

Tennessee 27 S. Miss 6

The Vols will be making adjustments to scrape some of the burnt left on their defense from last week. Unfortunately, Southern Miss won’t provide much of a challenge. Ainge may leave in the 3^rd quarter after handing off 32 consecutive plays.

***UPSET SPECIAL***

S. Carolina 23 UGA 21

This is always a scrappy game. Spurrier has his team poised to move into the upper echelon of the SEC. The puppies avoided the sexy upset pick last week and took care of business against OSU. And, I wasn’t too impressed with the ‘Cocks performance last week. But, QB Blake Mitchell’s return should provide a boost offensively.