Adam Greer, Editor-in-Chief

Texas over Maryland (9/1)

Last season, Maryland went into Austin and won 51-41. The Terps would go on to win 3 more games; while Texas finished 7-6. However, this season will be different. Texas QB Sam Ehlinger is back and ready to go. The Longhorns return 7 starters on both sides of the ball including their top two WRs in Collin Johnson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey. Look for Texas to control this game. Texas wins, 38-20.

Michigan over Notre Dame (9/1)

Michigan is returning all but 2 starters from one of the countries top defenses. Their Dline is likely to be better this year than the last, and ND is replacing 3 to 4 offensive lineman. With Shea Patterson in the fold, this is Harbaugh’s first blue-chip recruit under center throwing to 2017 5* receiver DPJ and RS Tarik Black returning from injury. ND doesn’t offer me any worry with exception of a home night game. Michigan wins, 24-13.

– Rob Hall, We Like Sports contributor

Clemson over Texas A&M (9/8)

Jimbo just can’t get away from Clemson. This is a Clemson defense I would want nothing to do with. They return 8 starters from a 12-2 team including Kendall Joseph and Tanner Muse. The Tigers allowed just 114.9 rush yards per game that ranked 1st in the nation. Jimbo will need a month or two to get his offense going. TAMU lost WR Christian Kirk and RB Keith Ford. Although it’s not easy playing at the 12th man, true freshman QB Trevor Lawrence is cool and collected. It’ll be a fun game. Clemson wins, 27-17.

Mississippi St over Florida (9/29)

This is Mississipi State’s biggest home game of the season. They have high expectations in Starkville. Senior QB Nick Fitzgerald will be fully healthy along with the return of leading RB Aeries Williams and top WRs Jesse Jackson and Keith Mixon. Although Florida returns 10 starters on offense, the Gators will be coming off a tough game at Tennessee that always seems to be close. This will mean more to the Bulldogs as they’ll be waiting for Dan Mullen’s return. Mississippi State wins, 34-23.

Alabama over Auburn (11/24)

Alabama’s theme will be focused on winning the SEC and beating Auburn. Although the Tide lose a lot on defense; their offense returns 7 starters including RBs Damien Harris & Najee Harris, WRs Jerry Jeudy & Henry Ruggs, and both QBs. Alabama will be a high-powered offense that we have not seen the last few years. The expectations will also be high in Auburn. They return QB Jarrett Stidham, WR Ryan Davis and leading tackler, Deshaun Davis. They do however lose, RB Kerryon Johnson who lead the Tigers over Bama last season. Alabama hasn’t lost to Auburn in back to back seasons since 2006 & 2007. I think the Tide Roll. Bama wins, 37-24.