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The Tigers upset LA-Monroe last week, look for them to do the same to Southern Miss this week.

College Football got off to a great start last weekend, with a few upsets to boot. The ACC showed how weak of a conference it has become with some major letdowns by Virginia Tech, NC State, and Clemson. Miss State and Tennesse were the only SEC teams to fall last week. We also learned Saturday night that Auburn’s new spread offense doesn’t always produce a lot of passing yards.  With 324 yards on the ground, the Tigers really had no reason to put the ball in the air. Both quarterbacks, Kodi Burns and Chris Todd, looked out of sync at times with the rhythm of the offense. I think it will take a new rotation system to fix this problem. Burns was obviously the more productive quarterback of the two, but Todd showed a few glimpses of greatness as well. Defensively, Auburn looked stellar as usual.

Sept. 4
South Carolina at Vanderbilt - Both of these teams looked good in their opening games. Vandy upset the Gamecocks last season, and look to pull another one. Could this be the year Vandy goes back to a bowl? I think so. 
Prediction: Vandy 24, South Carolina 23

Sept. 6
Tulane at Alabama - Don’t celebrate too long! Clemson was overrated. The Green Wave will be on an emotional high because of Hurricane Gustav, and will pull off the biggest upset in school history. It could happen. 
Prediction: Tulane 3, Bama 0

LA-Monroe at Arkansas- After barely getting by the Western Illinois School of Ballet, the Pigs may find themselves in another fist fight against the War Hawks. Petrino somehow squeaks by again. 
Prediction: Arkansas 28, LA-Monroe 20

Miami at Florida- - The Gators should be good and warmed up after whipping up on Hawaii. The Hurricanes will keep it close for a little bit, but Randy Shannon’s team is not quite ready to compete with the big boys. 
Prediction: Gators 31, Miami 17

Central Michigan at Georgia- - UGA gets another warm-up before the showdown in Columbia. The Dawgs will roll. 
Prediction: Georgia 35, Michigan 14

Norfolk State at Kentucky - The Wildcats were impressive over Louisville. Rich Brooks looks to have this team going in the right direction. The Wildcats will get some easy games the next three weekends before traveling to Tuscaloosa. 
Prediction: Kentucky 34, Norfolk State 7

Troy at LSU - The Trojans will keep it respectable, but LSU is just too much for Troy to handle. 
Prediction: LSU 38, Troy 21

Wake Forest at Ole Miss -This should be a good game. Both teams seem to be about on the same level. Since it is an ACC-SEC match-up, I`’ll go with the Rebels. 
Prediction: Ole Miss 24, Wake Forest 21

Southeastern Louisiana at Mississippi State - The Bulldogs were embarrassed on national television last weekend.  Look for Croom to regroup his troops, and win big against a terrible, directional school. 
Prediction: Miss State 28, Southern Louisiana 3

Southern Miss at Auburn - Traditionally, the Golden Eagles have very competitive teams, but this one should not be much of a match for the Tigers. It may be close for a quarter or two, but the difference in talent will begin to show. Auburn will look to work out the kinks in the passing game, and improve overall as a team. Auburn should be primed and ready to open the SEC schedule after this one is over. Lester and Tate lead the way for the Tigers again. 
Prediction: Auburn 35, Southern Miss 10