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We all think we’d make great headline writers, but it’s actually more difficult than it looks.
Coming up with something short, simple and witty that can tell the story of an entire football game in just a fraction of a sentence is a unique skill.
This season, we’re going to have some fun trying to predict the headlines you’ll read about your favorite team in your local paper on Sunday morning.
We’re at a disadvantage, of course, because don’t know how the game will actually turn out. That’s the part of the prediction that makes things interesting.
Sorry, South Carolina and Vanderbilt fans, since you guys got a head start on the rest of the league with a Thursday night game, you don’t get to participate in this week’s fun.
Alabama vs. Wisconsin: Texas-sized tidal wave washes away the Badgers
Quarterback issues aside, Alabama handles business in Arlington against Wisconsin.
Arkansas vs. UTEP: Jonathan who?
A nod to what could be a breakout performance by RB Alex Collins in wake of the injury to Jonathan Williams.
Auburn vs. Louisville: Auburn lowers boom on Petrino in return to Georgia Dome
Petrino is going to be all the rage in Atlanta this weekend given his history with both Auburn and the Atlanta Falcons. And, yes, that’s a “Coach Boom” pun.
Florida vs. New Mexico State: So far, so good
Coach Jim McElwain will make his debut at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium without any major hiccups.
Georgia vs. Louisiana-Monroe: Lambert steady, Bulldogs ready
Greyson Lambert has a solid, if not unspectacular, performance in his Georgia debut. Bulldogs win comfortably.
Kentucky vs. Louisiana-Lafayette: Wildcats christen new-look Commonwealth with win
Fans and media-types alike will be paying extra close attention to the feel of the newly renovated Commonwealth Stadium this weekend.
LSU vs. McNeese State: Cowboys become Tiger Bait
LSU makes quick work of their in-state foe. Very little drama here.
Mississippi State at Southern Mississippi: Dak-a-Mania runs wild on Hattiesburg
QB Dak Prescott should get his Heisman campaign kicked off during the league’s only true road game of Week 1.
Missouri vs. Southeast Missouri: Thanks for playing
In just its fourth game against an in-state opponent in the history of the program, Missouri plays well in this tune-up game.
Ole Miss vs. UT-Martin: QB competition over in Oxford?
JUCO transfer Chad Kelly takes the the Ole Miss quarterback job by the horns with an impressive debut in a blowout win of UT-Martin.
Tennessee vs. Bowling Green: Music City success
The Vols’ decision to open their season in Nashville is deemed a success, both in crowd turnout and game result.
Texas A&M vs. Arizona State: Devils in the details for Aggies
The Aggies drop a close game to the Sun Devils in Houston, struggling defensively in John Chavis’ debut as coordinator.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
