SEC Football is finally here, and we’re ready to pull up a chair, grab some beer and snacks and soak in college football all day long.
We rounded up the BamaHammer staff and got everyone’s predictions on today’s SEC games. Keep checking back to see how we did, and be sure to join us for our live chat starting at 1pm Eastern right here.
The picks
Buffalo at Georgia
Chris: Nothing pretty here. The Bulldogs kick off the easiest schedule in the SEC. Georgia 38-3
John: Georgia’s cupcake OOC schedule begins with one of the worst teams in the FBS. Georgia 52-7
Kevin: Mark Richt has lost control of X jokes, 1,452. Georgia 31, Buffalo 10
Nick: Interesting to see how solid the Bulldog’s running attack is without Isaiah Crowell. Georgia 41-7
Thomas: Invite cupcake to stadium. Stomp. Give big check. Georgia 50-7
Tony: Mark Richt opened last season with a loss to Boise. History won’t repeat itself. Georgia 38-9
William: Buffalo has lost to three SEC opponents by a combined score of 121-38. Georgia 50-10
Bowling Green at Florida
Chris: Brisset/Driskel both get playing time. Interesting to see who has the edge heading to A&M. Florida 31-7
John: The only story here will be which Florida QB earns the starting role. Florida 34-0
Kevin: Freed from the weight of Charlie Weis, Florida’s offense comes to life against a mid-major. Florida 24-6
Nick: Does Will Muschamp have the Gators’ passing attack ready to roll? We will see. Florida 38-10
Thomas: Will Muschamp’s blood pressure double or triple this score? Florida 44-10
Tony: Muschamp begins to remake the Gators in his hardnosed image. Florida 52-3
William: Florida can’t decide on a QB, but that won’t matter. They will shuffle, stumble, and win. Florida 42-6
North Texas at LSU
Chris: North Texas have only won two games against the current SEC members. LSU 49-6
John: One of the bottom feeders from the Sun Belt against one of the SEC’s elite teams. LSU 48-7
Kevin: The Tigers went out and got an actual quarterback, which I can’t say I’m pleased about. LSU 45-3
Nick: The offseason wasn’t very kind to the Tigers after the dismissal of Tyrann Mathieu. LSU 38-0
Thomas: First post Honey Badger game, and LSU has the munchies for cupcakes. LSU 63-3
Tony: This will get very ugly. Very quickly. LSU 56-3
William: LSU came up one game short last year (thankfully) and N. Texas is about to pay the price. LSU 60-14
Jacksonville State at Arkansas
Chris: How will Arkansas come out this season without Bobby Petrino? Arkansas 28-3
John: I’d be surprised if this game wasn’t over by halftime. Arkansas 56-10
Kevin: Tyler Wilson enjoys remaining upright for an entire game and throws two long touchdowns. Arky 35-9
Nick: Although the Gamecocks have some talent, the John L. Smith era starts off with a win. Arkansas 41-21
Thomas: Razorbacks offer money for cupcakes, former volleyball player not included. Arkansas 52-17
Tony: Will Arkansas finally attempt to play defense? Maybe. Arkansas 38-12
William: Look for the hogs to overcome the distractions and start the season off with a win. Arkansas 35-10
Clemson vs. Auburn
Chris: Even with the question marks surrounding Auburn, Clemson doesn’t have enough to pull it off. Auburn 31-21
John: Should be a close game, but Auburn has a few more question marks on both sides of the ball. Clemson 30-24
Kevin: Clemson has a lake. I don’t care for Auburn. Clemson 28-13
Nick: Auburn keeps it close until the fourth quarter, when Kiehl Frazier shows his youth. Clemson 31-24
Thomas: The Tigers will definitely win this one. Tigers of the non-Auburn variety. Clemson 27-17
Tony: Is it somehow possible for both teams to lose? Clemson 30-28
William: Clemson is young, but not at receiver. Look for that to be the difference. Clemson 28-17
Southern Louisiana at Missouri
Chris: Southestern Louisiana Lions should be a nice warm-up for Mizzou’s SEC welcome party. Missouri 28-0
John: Missouri will get a rude awakening to the SEC when they host Georgia, but shouldn’t have any issue here. Missouri 55-7
Kevin: Mizzou just can’t shake the Big 12 habits and will allow a sub-par team to move the ball and score. Mizzou 38-14
Nick: Missouri makes a big splash in their first game as a member of the SEC. Missouri 49-7
Thomas: I am running out of bad cupcake jokes here. Missouri 45-14
Tony: Welcome to the SEC, Tigers. We already have a collection, as you can see. Missouri 38-13
William: Missouri will get their first victory as a member of the SEC in convincing fashion. Missouri 45- 9
Central Arkansas at Ole Miss
Chris: Ole Miss will pull it off, but have a bit of a scare. Ole MIss 24-21
John: This will be one of the few Saturday’s that Ole Miss fans enjoy. Ole Miss 40-14
Kevin: I was tempted to pick an upset, but I don’t think Ole Miss can hang with them. Central Arky 17-14
Nick: Will Hugh Freeze’s unorthodox coaching style pay off this season? Only time will tell. Ole Miss 31-10
Thomas: This should be a cupcakewalk for the Rebels… shouldnt it? Ole Miss 31-20
Tony: Another party won for the Red Cup crew. Ole Miss 24-17
William: I didn’t know Central Arky had a team. Or that Ole Miss still does. Ole Miss 28-12
Jackson State at Mississippi State
Chris: I don’t expect a let down from coach Dan Mullen entering his 4th season. MSU 31-7
John: The Bulldogs are looking to finally make a move in the SEC Western division.MSU 45-6
Kevin: Since Jackson State is not in the SEC West, Dan Mullen’s team should not have trouble beating them. MSU 24-6
Nick: Tyler Russell kicks off his junior season in a big way through the air and on the ground. MSU 38-3
Thomas: This cupcake check better be huge to put up with those blasted cowbells for 4 quarters. MSU 44-7
Tony: Mississippi State opens up with a creampuff, even for them. MSU 31-6
William: Another off-season, another brush with the NCAA for MSU. MSU 31-3
Kentucky at Louisville
Chris: I don’t think Kentucky has enough firepower to keep with the Cardinals. Louisville 35-17
John: Kentucky may have the worst team in the SEC, and Louisville is the favorite to win the Big East. Louisville 27-13
Kevin: When UK is on offense, just mute the TV and play the theme from The Benny Hill Show. Louisville 27-9
Nick: Joker Phillips lives on to coach the Wildcats as they win a close one. Louisville 20-17
Thomas: Joker Phillips’ hot seat reaches “surface of the sun” temps after this embarrassment. Louisville 27-10
Tony: One coach is a Joker, and the other coaches Kentucky. Louisville 28-14
William: Imagine if the Iron Bowl started the season. Then imagine it with half the talent. Louisville 42-38
Michigan vs. Alabama
Chris: I don’t think this game will be a blowout, but it will come down to the 4th quarter. Alabama 27-24
John: The repeat attempt gets off to a good start for the Crimson Tide. Alabama 31-14
Kevin: The Wolverines simply are not physical enough. Robert Lester has 2 interceptions. Alabama 31-6
Nick: Michigan’s fate lies in Robinson’s arm and their undersized defensive line. Alabama 31-21
Thomas: America thinks Alabama will flatten Michigan. America is right, but it will be closer than many think. Alabama 27-21
Tony: Alabama may take a quarter to do it, but will eventually figure Robinson out. Alabama 38-10
William: Denard Robinson is 6′ tall and under 200 pounds, and not known for his passing. Alabama 38-17