JessN: SEC Preview and Predictions: Week 1

[JessN]

SEC Preview and Predictions: Week 1

Last Season’s Record: 100-29 (77.5%) It’s time to kick off the 2025 SEC football season with the start of our weekly SEC Preview and Predictions feature. Last year’s record was a …

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[colbysullivan]

I will literally laugh out loud if LSU loses another opener. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy…

Also, Texas might lose, but I see them scoring more than 19 points…

 

[BamaMoon]

I'm OK with Texas, Auburn and LSU losing this weekend!!!

Not sure about the odds of all three happening, but the meltdown in BR and Lee County would be epic.

UT can lose and rebound, but AU and LSU might go into a tailspin early!

 

[BamaMoon]

So, I guess JessN hasn't dropped the Bama/FSU prediction, yet?

 

[DawgAlum2054]

I will literally laugh out loud if LSU loses another opener. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy…

Also, Texas might lose, but I see them scoring more than 19 points…

I dont know about the 19 points

last year they scored 15 on Georgia, 20 on Arkansas, 17 against TAMU, then 16 on Georgia in regulation

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Jess, you made me LOL on your SEC bias when it came to auburn and Kentucky picks which tells me you are not too confident in your pick. I think both lose on their opening day.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I'm OK with Texas, Auburn and LSU losing this weekend!!!

Not sure about the odds of all three happening, but the meltdown in BR and Lee County would be epic.

UT can lose and rebound, but AU and LSU might go into a tailspin early!

i actually have all 3 losing!

 

[tusks_n_raider]

I dont know about the 19 points

last year they scored 15 on Georgia, 20 on Arkansas, 17 against TAMU, then 16 on Georgia in regulation

I think Texas wins and scores more than 20 because Manning will be legit and much better than Ewers ever was for Texas.

 

[DawgAlum2054]

I think Texas wins and scores more than 20 because Manning will be legit and much better than Ewers ever was for Texas.

if Manning is as good as media/people think he is then why did he sit behind a 7th round draft pick? We can't honestly say loyalty

 

[tusks_n_raider]

if Manning is as good as media/people think he is then why did he sit behind a 7th round draft pick? We can't honestly say loyalty

Probably some of the same reasons that Ty had to sit behind #4

Ewers was more experienced and had the teams support as a Leader.

I know all we have seen of Manning was against the Cupcake teams but he still looked very good which is better than not looking good.

He’s very technically sound and throws a good catchable ball and is also very mobile and can make plays with his legs.

He was the #1 QB and 5 star recruit for reasons other than his last name.

He’s probably got Sarks system down now like Mac Jones did and is about to break out.

 

[colbysullivan]

I dont know about the 19 points

last year they scored 15 on Georgia, 20 on Arkansas, 17 against TAMU, then 16 on Georgia in regulation

My reasoning is OSU is replacing both coordinators and has a very inexperienced QB. I feel like Texas will have a few more possessions because of this, and I think Manning is going to be as advertised.

 

[Bazza]

SEC Preview and Predictions: Week 1

Last Season’s Record: 100-29 (77.5%) It’s time to kick off the 2025 SEC football season with the start of our weekly SEC Preview and Predictions feature. Last year’s record was a …

news.tidefans.com

The only real question in this game is whether D.J. Lagway will play quarterback for Florida, or take the week off.

Lagway is supposed to start, Jess. It's important because of all the practices and scrimmages he missed this year. You couldn't ask for anything better than his going against an opponent like Long Island, because of this.

Thanks for the predictions thread - always enjoy your write ups! Good luck this season!