2017 SEC West Predictions

Nick Saban frustrated as National Title ceremony
 interrupts preparation for Alabama's next game.

SEC West 

1. Alabama
2. LSU
3. Auburn
4. Texas A&M
5. Mississippi State
6. Arkansas
7. Ole Miss

Alabama

Loaded once again.  Without a doubt the most talented team (on paper) in the country.  Saban will be grumpy until the Tide wins another National Title.

LSU

Coach O gets his dream job but five SEC road games will be tough to navigate.

Auburn

The media like the Tigers, but I’m not buying it.  Gus Malzahn needs a running QB (see “sCam” Newton and Nick Marshall).  Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham performed well in the pocket for Baylor, but he’s not a runner.

Texas A&M

This will be Sumlin’s last season in College Station.  While he has done a good job at A&M, Sumlin has not broken through with a division title or a Big 6 Bowl birth.

Mississippi State

Dan Mullen is one of the best in the business and will be an all-time great in MSU history when he is done.  Last year was a rebuilding job.  This year he will get to 8 wins.

Arkansas

I think we know what we have from the Hogs under Beilema.  In 2016, in seven games versus FBS teams with a winning record, the Hogs averaged 2.61 yards per carry and six TD’s.  That is not going to win you many games against quality opponents.

Ole Miss

Karma.  Everyone cheats, but Ole Miss was REALLY cheating.  The Rebels will now pay for the 27-12 run from 2013-2015. The NCAA is coming down hard.