Sept. 3–Clemson at Auburn - L (0-1)
Hate to concede anything to some faux tigers with a crack-addled mascot, but even given their losses on the defensive side of the ball I think Clemson is playing at a much higher level than Auburn early in the season. No shame, really, in losing to a Nat'l Champ contender.
Sept. 10–Arkansas State at Auburn - W (1-1)
Trying to forget the horror/drama of taking Jax St. to OT, and recognizing that ASU is a much better program, I still think we get a confidence-boosting win for my birthday present.
Sept. 17–Texas A&M at Auburn - W (2-1)
Sumlin's dumpster fire may present a bit of a challenge for our boys in blue, but no QB and losing WR recruits left and right has to tame that offense a bit. Looking for a big day from the DLine in this one.
Sept. 24–LSU at Auburn - L (2-2)
Until proven otherwise, LSU is bigger, faster and (odd as it sounds) better-coached.
Oct. 1–Louisiana-Monroe at Auburn - W (3-2)
Battled-tested and starting to gel, the Tigers get a big win. No mercy for the North Cajuns.
Oct. 8–Auburn at Mississippi State W (4-2)
No Dak, no Wilson...no hope for the hapless bullpuppies.
Oct. 22–Arkansas at Auburn W (5-2)
Despite an historic case of the dropsies by the entire WR corps, we should have won this one last year. Hogs are breaking in a new QB and new RBs. Defense, once again, rules the day for the Tigers.
Oct. 29–Auburn at Ole Miss L (5-3)
Freezus continues to make a silk purse out of the sow's ear that is OM football. Caveat: the NCAA investigation might decimate OM at some point (unlikely), but hope exists.
Nov. 5–Vanderbilt at Auburn W (6-3)
NERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDS! Mason might be the worst coach in the SEC and despite the media narrative that he's got the 'Dores on the come-up, this one won't be particularly close.
Nov. 12–Auburn at Georgia - W (7-3)
UGA once again hangs their hopes on a true frosh QB, but it will be Chubb's knee that will decide the fate of the dawgs this season. We get the monkey off our back and beat these pups in Athens.
Nov. 19–Alabama A&M at Auburn - W (8-3)
Really?
Nov. 26–Auburn at Alabama - L (8-4)
Until proven otherwise, Bama continues to field the superior (with asterisks abounding) on-field product.
Bowl win puts us at 9. Splitting UGA and UAT help quiet some fan concerns and the future looks bright with the young roster.