ESPN odds of us winning each game next season

[Johnson85]

9-3 causing me to pass out from sheer joy.

If we go 8-4 and it's not because three out of the four of USC, Auburn, A&M, and UNM turn into dumpster fires, then that will be reason to be damn excited. This should be a rebuilding year, so if we get 8 regular season wins this year and it's not because of a ridiculously down SEC West plus USCe, that will be a pretty good sign.

[TrueMaroon]

Sept. 3 vs. South Alabama - 97.6 %
Sept. 10 vs. South Carolina - 73.6%
Sept. 17 at LSU - 13.3%
Sept. 25 at Massachusetts - 96.1%
Oct. 8 vs. Auburn - 54.5%
Oct. 14 at BYU - 57.6%
Oct. 22 at Kentucky - 65.9 %
Oct. 29 vs. Samford - 97.9
Nov. 5 vs. Texas A&M - 47%
Nov. 12 at Alabama - 17.6%
Nov. 19 vs. Arkansas - 59.2%
Nov. 26 at Ole Miss - 23.6%

So going by this they are giving us better than average odds of going 8-4 with no chance against LSU, Bama, and the bears.

USCe doesn't have the Jimmy and Joes. Spurriers age was used against him the last 2 recruiting cycle hard, and it was evident when they played that they just didn't have enough talent. I wont be shocked to see us favored by double digits. Also Muschamp is terrible and had 2 NFL qbs at Florida he couldn't win with. (Brisset and Driskel)

[Bothrops]

We are long overdue to beat SC. Wish we could have beaten Spurrier one more time.

[Dawg496]

8-4 is my pick with an outside shot at 9-3 if the offense gels quicker than expected.

[BB30]

Would love 8-4 but feel like 7-5 is more likely. If we find a running back and a serviceable O-line I think we can get to 8 or 9 but I don't have a lot of confidence in finding a quality O line before season rolls around.

[Johnson85]

Would love 8-4 but feel like 7-5 is more likely. If we find a running back and a serviceable O-line I think we can get to 8 or 9 but I don't have a lot of confidence in finding a quality O line before season rolls around.

Us getting to 8 wins or beyond is more than likely going to depend on other teams being bad. Just don't see how we can expect to even be as good as we were last year. The good news is that there are 9 teams on our schedule that could end up being a worse than we were last year, but two of those being worse (Auburn and A&M) will probably require that they have serious lockerroom issues. If they don't let off the field issues mess them up, they will be better than us, and getting to 8 wins would require us not slipping at all against the other opponents, including winning what will likely be toss up games at best against UNM and Ark.

[BB30]

Us getting to 8 wins or beyond is more than likely going to depend on other teams being bad. Just don't see how we can expect to even be as good as we were last year. The good news is that there are 9 teams on our schedule that could end up being a worse than we were last year, but two of those being worse (Auburn and A&M) will probably require that they have serious lockerroom issues. If they don't let off the field issues mess them up, they will be better than us, and getting to 8 wins would require us not slipping at all against the other opponents, including winning what will likely be toss up games at best against UNM and Ark.

I agree with you. We are going to really miss Dak a lot more than I think some people realize and our O line was atrocious against even average D lines last year. It will be tough to get to 8 wins.

[CadaverDawg]

I'm expecting 6-6 or 7-5. 8 or more will be gravy. 5 would be a gut punch.

As for Ole Miss....they will beat FSU. Don't get your hopes up on that one. Just my opinion. I do think they still lose 4 on the season though. I think they finish 8-4, with a shot at 9-3.

[DancingRabbit]

I'm expecting 6-6 or 7-5. 8 or more will be gravy. 5 would be a gut punch.

As for Ole Miss....they will beat FSU. Don't get your hopes up on that one. Just my opinion. I do think they still lose 4 on the season though. I think they finish 8-4, with a shot at 9-3.

Anything's possible but that seems like an extreme long shot. You can make some money, FSU is an 8.5 favorite.

FSU returns 17 starters compared to OM with 9. And it's essentially a home game for FSU.

[CadaverDawg]

Anything's possible but that seems like an extreme long shot. You can make some money, FSU is an 8.5 favorite.

FSU returns 17 starters compared to OM with 9. And it's essentially a home game for FSU.

Who is FSU's QB? Early in a season, give me the better defense and QB. Ole Miss will play good D, and Kelly will be the best QB on the field. I just don't see why people are picking FSU. You may be right though.

I'd rather expect an OM win and be pleasantly surprised.

[DancingRabbit]

Who is FSU's QB? Early in a season, give me the better defense and QB. Ole Miss will play good D, and Kelly will be the best QB on the field. I just don't see why people are picking FSU. You may be right though.

I'd rather expect an OM win and be pleasantly surprised.

Yeah, their QB situation is a question mark but their RB is supposed to be one of the best in the country - and a very good O-line. FSU had a better defense than OM last year and OM only returns 5 starters.

The line at 8.5 seems high, but FSU is a legitimate favorite.

[CadaverDawg]

Yeah, their QB situation is a question mark but their RB is supposed to be one of the best in the country - and a very good O-line. FSU had a better defense than OM last year and OM only returns 5 starters.

The line at 8.5 seems high, but FSU is a legitimate favorite.

All great points. I may be way off.