2018 SEC Opponent Previews

Crimson Tide reloading for another championship run in 2018

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

Alabama lost 12 players to the NFL Draft and has just three returning starters on defense, but the Tide figures to roll through its schedule and remain in the playoff and national championship hunt throughout the upcoming season.

Wildcats hope to ride Snell, experienced roster to another successful season

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

The Kentucky Wildcats are coming off a season in which they won eight games for the first time since 2007. In 2018, they hope to exceed that total behind talented senior running back Benny Snell and a veteran laden roster.

With Fitzgerald back in 2018, Mississippi State looks to have record year

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

Mississippi State lost it's key weapon last year when quarterback Nick Fitzgerald injured his ankle late in the season. Now with Fitzgerald back at QB and most of their starters coming back as well, the Bulldogs are looking to have a big year.

Ole Miss hopes to overcome weak defense with prolific offense in 2018

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

Head Coach Matt Luke and the Ole Miss Rebels are optimistic that they can have success in 2018 behind an offense that could be one of the most productive in the Southeastern Conference next year, despite their defensive woes.

Razorbacks rebuilding in first season under head coach Chad Morris

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

Arkansas enters 2018 with a new head coach, a completely different, pass-oriented offense and a roster built for a Big Ten-style running game. Can the Razorbacks overcome their limitations to compete in the SEC West?

Auburn Tigers hope to rise above uncertainty with Stidham at quarterback

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

Despite unproven running back play and only returning one starter on the offensive line, Auburn could still be a force in the SEC West with Jarrett Stidham under center and a defense that topped Alabama and Georgia in 2017.

LSU Tigers to lean on talented transfers to carry the load in 2018

6 yr ago by Olin Buchanan

LSU is usually stacked with talent from highly-ranked recruiting classes, but the 2018 Tigers will need to get production from key transfers to remain competitive in the Southeastern Conference.