No longer upstarts, will be targeted throughout SEC season. Depth isn't quite there, will lose to FSU for 6th time in a row. Rebuilding defense and a new QB make unfortunate combo. On the rise, but premature to expect a trip to Orange Bowl. If only they could get Florida and Tennessee off the schedule.
Soft schedule leaves no room for error.
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