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Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of a seven-part series designed to prepare you for the 2015 SEC regular season. We’ve provide you with a guide of the SEC players who could get selected in next year’s NFL draft as well as our bold predictions for the 2015 season.
We’ll also offer you a food guide for every SEC campus (Sunday), identify every SEC team’s best fan (Monday), rank all 128 starting quarterbacks in FBS (Tuesday) and identify the most entertaining individual matchups of the season (Wednesday).
WEEK 1
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
| Sept. 3 | 6:00 PM | North Carolina vs. South Carolina | ESPN |
| 8:00 PM | Western Kentucky at Vanderbilt | SEC Network | |
| Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM | Tennessee-Martin at Ole Miss | SEC Network |
| 12:00 PM | Louisiana Monroe at Georgia | SEC Network | |
| 3:30 PM | UTEP at Arkansas | ESPNU | |
| 3:30 PM | Louisville vs. Auburn | CBS | |
| 4:00 PM | Bowling Green vs. Tennessee | SEC Network | |
| 4:00 PM | Southeast Missouri State at Missouri | SEC Network | |
| 7:00 PM | Louisiana Lafayette at Kentucky | ESPNU | |
| 7:00 PM | Arizona State vs. Texas A&M | ESPN | |
| 7:30 PM | New Mexico State at Florida | SEC Network | |
| 7:30 PM | McNeese State at LSU | SEC Network | |
| 8:00 PM | Wisconsin vs. Alabama | ABC | |
| 10:00 PM | Mississippi State at Southern Mississippi | FOX Sports 1 |
Headliner: Wisconsin vs. Alabama
College GameDay is traveling to this neutral site game for a reason.
Better thank you think: Arizona State vs. Texas A&M
The Sun Devils are ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press preseason poll. The Aggies’ first test happens day one.
Outside the conference: Ohio State at Virginia Tech
The defending national champs are back in action and everyone wants to scope them out.
WEEK 2
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
| Sept. 12 | 12:00 PM | Jacksonville State at Auburn | SEC Network |
| 3:30 PM | Fresno State at Ole Miss | ESPN2, ESPNU | |
| 3:30 PM | Georgia at Vanderbilt | CBS | |
| 4:00 PM | Toledo vs. Arkansas | SEC Network | |
| 4:00 PM | Middle Tennessee at Alabama | SEC Network | |
| 6:00 PM | Oklahoma at Tennessee | ESPN | |
| 7:00 PM | Ball State at Texas A&M | ESPNU | |
| 7:00 PM | East Carolina at Florida | ESPN2 | |
| 7:00 PM | Missouri at Arkansas State | ESPN3 | |
| 7:30 PM | Kentucky at South Carolina | SEC Network | |
| 9:15 PM | LSU at Mississippi State | ESPN |
Headliner: LSU at Mississippi State
Dak Prescott and his offense will see if they really are good enough to compete with some of the toughest in the SEC West.
Better than you think: Oklahoma at Tennessee
The Sooners have maintained a quiet dominance and all signs point to that continuing, but the Volunteers have a lot to prove this season.
Out of conference: Oregon at Michigan State
Life after Marcus Mariota. We’re all curious what that looks like.
WEEK 3
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV |
| Sept. 19 | 12:00 PM | Nevada at Texas A&M | SEC Network |
| 12:00 PM | Connecticut at Missouri | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU | |
| 3:30 PM | Auburn at LSU | CBS | |
| 4:00 PM | Northwestern State at Mississippi State | SEC Network | |
| 4:00 PM | Austin Peay at Vanderbilt | SEC Network | |
| 6:00 PM | South Carolina at Georgia | ESPN | |
| 7:00 PM | Western Carolina at Tennessee | ESPNU | |
| 7:00 PM | Texas Tech at Arkansas | ESPN2 | |
| 7:30 PM | Florida at Kentucky | SEC Network | |
| 9:15 PM | Ole Miss at Alabama | ESPN |
Headliner: Auburn at LSU
Two major SEC West matchups happen this week, and this one is one of them.
Better than you think: Ole Miss at Alabama
We already know that this matchup will be great, but we put this game here because the score may be closer than we all expect.
Out of conference: Stanford at USC
The Trojans, under the leadership of QB Cody Kessler, are rumored to be almost back to their former glory.
WEEK 4*
| Date | Game |
| Sept. 26 | UCF at South Carolina |
| Tennessee at Florida | |
| Missouri at Kentucky | |
| Texas A&M vs. Arkansas | |
| Vanderbilt at Ole Miss | |
| LSU at Syracuse | |
| Southern at Georgia | |
| Mississippi State at Auburn | |
| Louisiana Monroe at Alabama |
* Time and TV information is not yet available beyond Week 3.
Headliner: Texas A&M vs. Arkansas
Arkansas’ “Bad News Bears” (a.k.a. the defense) clash with Kyle Allen. These teams fight for their SEC West reputation.
Better than you think: Tennessee at Florida
Even though the Gators are still on the mend, there’s always a chance they’ll beat the Volunteers. At this point, it’s almost become a tradition.
Out of conference: USC at Arizona State
This clash features two of the best in the Pac-12.
WEEK 5
| Date | Game |
| Oct. 3 | Mississippi State at Texas A&M |
| Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky | |
| South Carolina at Missouri | |
| Arkansas at Tennessee | |
| Ole Miss at Florida | |
| Eastern Michigan at LSU | |
| San Jose State at Auburn | |
| Alabama at Georgia | |
| Vanderbilt at Middle Tennessee |
Headliner: Alabama at Georgia
The best and brightest from each division clash in this heavy-hitting matchup.
Better than you think: Arkansas at Tennessee
Both of these programs face increased expectations with impressive third-year coaches.
Out of conference: Notre Dame at Clemson
Right now, these teams rank No. 11 and No. 12 respectively in the Associated Press preseason poll. This will be a great test for both teams.
WEEK 6
| Date | Game |
| Oct. 10 | Troy at Mississippi State |
| Florida at Missouri | |
| New Mexico State at Ole Miss | |
| LSU at South Carolina | |
| Georgia at Tennessee | |
| Arkansas at Alabama |
Headliner: Arkansas at Alabama
The Razorbacks have a very good chance at beating the Crimson Tide, but they’ll need to do it in Tuscaloosa.
Better than you think: Georgia at Tennessee
This could be the matchup that decides the winner of the SEC East.
Out of conference: Georgia Tech at Clemson
Last year’s ACC Coastal Division champs take on a Clemson team looking to climb back to the top of the conference.
WEEK 7
| Date | Game |
| Oct. 15 | Auburn at Kentucky |
| Oct. 17 | Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State |
| Vanderbilt at South Carolina | |
| Ole Miss at Memphis | |
| Florida at LSU | |
| Missouri at Georgia | |
| Alabama at Texas A&M |
Headliner: Missouri at Georgia
Can the back-to-back SEC East champs survive the Bulldogs who want to take their place?
Better than you think: Auburn at Kentucky
Considering some of the talented Kentucky players on both sides of the ball, this game won’t be as lopsided as you may assume.
Out of conference: USC at Notre Dame
Rivalries don’t get more classic than this one, and this season both these teams come in with great expectations.
WEEK 8
| Date | Game |
| Oct. 24 | Kentucky at Mississippi State |
| Missouri at Vanderbilt | |
| Texas A&M at Ole Miss | |
| Western Kentucky at LSU | |
| Auburn at Arkansas | |
| Tennessee at Alabama |
Headliner: Auburn at Arkansas
Can the Razorbacks come off their bye week to upset the heavily favored Tigers?
Better than you think: Tennessee at Alabama
People see the SEC East as weaker than the SEC West, but that perception could start changing if Butch Jones leads his team through a smart game.
Out of conference: Florida State at Georgia Tech
When the top two in the ACC clash, it’s always worth watching.
WEEK 9
| Date | Game |
| Oct. 31 | Vanderbilt at Houston |
| South Carolina at Texas A&M | |
| Tennessee at Kentucky | |
| Tennessee-Martin at Arkansas | |
| Ole Miss at Auburn | |
| Florida vs. Georgia |
Headliner: Florida vs. Georgia
The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party is a rivalry that plays second fiddle to no game.
Better than you think: South Carolina at Texas A&M
How effective will the Gamecocks defense be at shutting down Prescott and his weapons?
Out of conference: Oregon at Arizona State
New season, new chance to take down the former best of the Pac-12. At least, that’s what the Sun Devils are thinking.
WEEK 10
| Date | Game |
| Nov. 5 | Mississippi State at Missouri |
| Nov. 7 | Vanderbilt at Florida |
| South Carolina at Tennessee | |
| Arkansas at Ole Miss | |
| Kentucky at Georgia | |
| Auburn at Texas A&M | |
| LSU at Alabama |
Headliner: LSU at Alabama
Les Miles vs. Nick Saban. Nothing better.
Better than you think: Auburn at Texas A&M
Auburn is looking for revenge while Texas A&M is looking for a repeat win.
Out of conference: Michigan State at Nebraska
Nebraska is trying to make a name for itself within the Big Ten, but so is Michigan State.
WEEK 11
| Date | Game |
| Nov. 14 | Florida at South Carolina |
| Western Carolina at Texas A&M | |
| Kentucky at Vanderbilt | |
| North Texas at Tennessee | |
| BYU vs. Missouri | |
| Arkansas at LSU | |
| Georgia at Auburn | |
| Alabama at Mississippi State |
Headliner: Georgia at Auburn
At this point in the season, we’ll be asking ourselves if Auburn can make it all the way to the playoffs or if Georgia is about to rain on the parade.
Better than you think: Arkansas at LSU
The Tigers usually occupy the third spot in the West behind the two schools from Alabama, but the Razorbacks have a chance to boot them out.
Out of conference: Oklahoma at Baylor
Most likely, this will be the battle for the Big 12.
WEEK 12
| Date | Game |
| Nov. 21 | Florida Atlantic at Florida |
| Charlotte at Kentucky | |
| The Citadel at South Carolina | |
| Texas A&M at Vanderbilt | |
| Tennessee at Missouri | |
| Mississippi State at Arkansas | |
| LSU at Ole Miss | |
| Georgia Southern at Georgia | |
| Idaho at Auburn | |
| Charleston Southern at Alabama |
Headliner: LSU at Ole Miss
LSU has to fend off yet another competitor for its spot in the SEC West.
Better than you think: Tennessee at Missouri
The Tigers have to win if they want the SEC East again, and the Volunteers must win for the same reason.
Out of conference: USC at Oregon
Two high-powered Pac-12 offenses mean that we’re in for a high-scoring battle.
WEEK 13
| Date | Game |
| Nov. 27 | Missouri at Arkansas |
| Nov. 28 | Louisville at Kentucky |
| Vanderbilt at Tennessee | |
| Ole Miss at Mississippi State | |
| Texas A&M at LSU | |
| Clemson at South Carolina | |
| Florida State at Florida | |
| Georgia at Georgia Tech | |
| Alabama at Auburn |
Headliner: Alabama at Auburn
This may be the game everyone has been waiting for since Week 1, other than the actual national championship.
Better than you think: Ole Miss at Mississippi State
Depending on how the previous weeks panned out, this could be a top-ranked Egg Bowl with many implications for both teams.
Out of conference: Ohio State at Michigan
Urban Meyer finally meets Jim Harbaugh on the field. Let the drama begin.
Christine Wang is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. She covers Auburn, Arkansas and Ole Miss.
