SEC Week 2 Predictions

Being a short week, I've fell behind with my picks this week. And, I'll have to make these pretty quick. Went 8-4 (67%) last week. Not great, but pretty decent for the 1st week. I hope to improve as the season progresses. I believe I finished around 80% last year.

S. Carolina 17 (+10) Vandy 13
The 'Dores looked explosive last week, which surprised me. However, they'll go up against a pretty solid SEC defense tonight. USC will be starting Smelley, which should help the offense get off to a quicker start.

Auburn 24 (-17) USM 10
This could be a real trap if Auburn tries to sleep walk this week. I'll have to say though that AU matches up well against the Eagles. Our strength, defense, should win over their strength, offense. But if AU turns the ball over or doesn't mount some scoring drives early, it will get very interesting.

Bama 35 (-30) Tulane 6
Coming off the big win in the Dome last week would normally cause worry for a letdown the following week. However, it's Tulane coming to town. Should get to see quite a bit of McElroy in the 2nd half.

UGA 42 (-24) C. Michigan 14
Don't see the Chippewas stopping the Georgia O.

Florida 33 (-22) Miami 10
May still be a game at halftime. But unless UF turns the ball over, I don't see Miami hanging with them.

Arkansas 23 (-24) La Monroe 13
This could be an upset. But, I don't think the 'Backs will overlook them. And, they should improve after last week's near embarrassment.

Kentucky 40 (n/a) Norfolk St. 7
BORING!

Miss. St. 28 (n/a) SE Louisiana 6
Don't think the 'Dogs will show much at all this week with AU coming to town next Sat.

***UPSET SPECIAL***
Ole Miss 21 (+8) Wake Forest 20
I'd be mildly surprised if this happens. But, I'm going to pick it anyway. Wake may be the best team in the ACC and Ole Miss is a middle-of-the-pack SEC team. Should tell you how big the gap is between the 2 conferences. Should be a good game to watch. I hope the Rebels pull it out. On the road against a well-coached team like Wake, Ole Miss will need a little help.