The 2008 college football season is coming fast and teams are getting settled in. Teams are looking for a chance to play in the national championship. There is one team who has a chance to make it to the promise lands, and that team is the Auburn Tigers.
Auburn comes into the 2008 with two new coordinators Paul Rhoads from Pitt and Tony Franklin from Troy.
The Tigers also come in with a quarterback situation. Chris Todd a junior college transfer who is currently injured. Kodi Burns the savior of the plains appeared on the plains when the Tigers played Mississippi State. Burns scored two touchdowns in the game but, the Tigers still fell to the bulldogs. Kodi played on and off as Brandon Cox back-up, and in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, Burns scored the game winning touchdown to bet Clemson 23-20.
The Tigers’ biggest losses came on the defensive side of the ball with the loss of four starters Quentin Groves, Patrick Lee, Pat Sims, and King Dunlap. On the offensive side the biggest loss was tight end Cole Bennett.
Key players returning to the Tigers on offence that should help led them to Miami are running backs Brad Lester, Ben Tate, and Mario Fannin, quarterbacks Chris Todd and Kodi Burns, receiver Rodgerigus Smith, and kicker Wes Byrum. On the defensive side, returning players are Jerraud Powers, Tray Blackmon, and Sen’Derick Marks.
These guys, along with the rest of the Tigers football team, should make a run for the national championship.
The Tigers have a difficult schedule, but should have it easy with most of the tougher games being at home. Here is preview of the Tigers' upcoming season:
UL-Monroe @ Auburn
The season opener for the Tigers should be a breeze. UL Monroe comes in off a 6-6 season and losing their three year starter at quarterback Kinsmon Lancaster.
In this game, Auburn will get to see how their new coordinators work. They will also get to get a preview on who might be leading the Tigers at the quarterback position.
The only thing Auburn and Ul Monroe has in common is that they both beat Alabama last season. Auburn has fun in this game against the warhawks Auburn wins big.
49-7 Auburn
Southern Miss @ Auburn
Southern Miss ended their '07 season with a loss to Cincinnati in the PapaJohns.com Bowl. Southern Miss finished their season 7-6 and loss their head coach. The Eagles should come into this game 1-0, if they win their season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette.
With the Tigers coming off a big win against UL Monroe, the showdown should roll over to the Southern Miss game.
42-14 Auburn
Auburn @ Mississippi St.
State had an amazing season last year, finishing their '07 season 8-5, and giving Sylvester Croom his first bowl victory against UCF in the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl. State should come into this game 2-0 and ready to push for a SEC West division title.
Auburn will be ready for State after last year's game, when State beat Auburn 19-14 in a shocker. But this time, Auburn should have their QB problem solved.
The Tigers can’t wait to show State that last year's win was a fluke but it won’t be easy to beat State. Croom will have his boys ready, and so will Tuberville. The Tigers will find a way to beat State.
28-17 Auburn
LSU @ Auburn
The defending national champions LSU went all the way, beating Ohio St. 38-24 to win the national championship.
LSU loses a lot of key players from their '07 season such as Outland Trophy winner Glenn Dorsey, Jacob Hester, Craig Steltz, Matt Flynn , Early Doucet, and many more. LSU should come into the game 3-0.
Auburn will come into to this game ready to fight their way to a victory. The Tigers are going to have to be ready because LSU will. The defense and offence should be clicking for the Tigers as they come into a tough game.
I can’t wait until the Tigers take the field to face the defending National Champions. When the final whistle blows, 87,000 plus will be storming Toomer’s Corner.
31-28 Auburn
Tennessee @ Auburn
Tennessee's 2007 season was kind of a surprise to me. I didn’t think that the Vols would make it to the SEC championship game. Tennessee won the big games win they needed to, but didn’t beat LSU in the championship game. Tennessee made it to the Outback Bowl and beat Wisconsin 21-17. The Vols should come into the game 2-1, with their lone loss against Florida.
This game will be another tough game for the Tigers, but they should catch Tennessee hurt after a tough game against the Gators. The Tigers love being in tough situations and will find a way to win. Tuberville and the coordinators will have the Tigers ready for the Vols.
It’s only every five years that the Vols make a trip to Auburn—and I tell you, we will be ready. So when brunt orange and light orange meet in Auburn, it will be one game you don’t won’t to miss.
28-24 Auburn
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Auburn @ Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt's 2007 season was not too bad. The Commodores finished 5-7 and had a big win against South Carolina. Vandy has been somewhat of an embarrassment to the SEC when taking about football. Vandy will get their chance to go to Atlanta but not this year. Vandy should come in this game 2-2 with there losses against South Caroline and Ole Miss.
Auburn can relax in this game after coming off two big games.
As much as I wish that this would be an exciting game, it just won’t be. There might be more orange in the stands than gold and black. The Tigers roar in this game.
49-7 Auburn
Arkansas @ Auburn
Arkansas ended their '07 season with a disappointing loss to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. Arkansas loses their dynamic duo Darren McFadden and Felix Jones to the NFL, as well as head coach Houston Nutt. The Hogs hired a new head coach in Bobby Petrino—an offensive mastermind. I wonder how long Petrino will be at Arkansas.
The Hogs should come in this game 2-3 losing to Texas, Alabama, and Florida.
Auburn and the fans will be waiting for Petrino and the Hogs to wonder into Jordan-Hare Stadium. With Petrino being the former offensive coordinators for the Tigers the Hogs will be ready, but the Tigers are too much.
This has been fun to watch over the years, but this year everything changes. Arkansas loses its fourth game of the season.
35-10 Auburn
Auburn @ West Virginia
West Virginia's 2007 season was another success, with an 11-2 record and a Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma. The Mountaineers lose Steve Slaton, but replace him with Noel Devine. The biggest returning player for the Mountaineers is Pat White, who might cause a problem for the Tigers defense. West Virginia should come into the game undefeated.
The Tigers should also come into the game undefeated. The Tiger offense will have a chance to show the mountaineers that they can also run the spread.
Kodi Burns and Pat White are going to shine in this primetime game that might end the hopes of both teams to play in the National Championship game. It’s going to be a showdown in Morgantown.
The world will see—can West Virginia's new head coach win the big games? I think Wes will step up and win the Tigers the game.
20-17 Auburn
Auburn @ Ole Miss
Ole Miss' '07 season was very disappointing for Rebels fans, but who cares. Ole Miss loss every conference game and finished the season 3-9. Ole Miss fired their head coach at the end of the season and hired Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt.
Ole Miss loses star running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis to the NFL and is being in a solid recruiting class. The Rebels should come into this game 4-4 losing against Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and Arkansas. Watch for Jason Jones—an underground recruit who will make some noise this season.
Auburn comes into Oxford after a tough game in West Virginia, but will run over the Rebels. The Tigers will enjoy embarrassing Ole Miss in Oxford.
All I got to say is—when you don’t like Tuberville, he has security by the name of the Auburn Tigers to handle all his problems.
42-10 Auburn
Homecoming
The Tigers homecoming game is against Tennessee-Martin. This game is for the fans and for second stringers to get some experience.
35-3 Auburn
Georgia @ Auburn
The Dogs ended their '07 season with a Sugar Bowl victory against Hawaii. Georgia surprised a lot of people last season, pushing toward a national championship and producing two future Heisman candidates in Matt Stafford and Knowshon Moreno.
Georgia is looking to be a national championship contender in the upcoming season. Georgia should come into the game 9-1 with their lone loss coming against LSU or Florida.
This game will be the toughest challenge for Auburn this season. The coaching staff is really going to have to work if they won’t to beat the dogs. It’s going to take the players, coaches, and fans to push Auburn to a victory.
The last couple of seasons, Georgia has had Auburn's number. And I don’t think it will change this season. Tommy Tuberville will have to work to win this game. It depends on who wants it.
24-21 Georgia
Auburn @ Alabama
The Tide had a season not too satisfying for their loyal fans. Alabama finished 7-6 with an Independence Bowl victory against Colorado. With Nick Saban's killer recruiting class, the Tide might start to roll coming this fall. Alabama should come in to this game 9-2 losing against Georgia and LSU.
Auburn will come off a bye week and be ready to face the Tide in the Iron Bowl.
Nick and the Crimson Tide will be ready to bring back the glory to Alabama football. But they've got another thing coming. Watch out Crimson Tide, the Tigers are coming into town.
21-17 Auburn
If every thing plays out how I hope it will, Auburn will go to the SEC championship game and still have a chance to play in the national championship game. War Eagle!!!
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5 months ago
I'm not an auburn fan but I do know that Paul Rhodes is from Pitt and Tony Franklin is from Troy.....you had it backwards
from 4 months ago
I am an auburn fan...this seems like he was drunk when he wrote it....i dont picture half the games having the scores as high as he says.....kinda out there...
5 months ago
King Dunlap played Offense not defense.
Nonetheless reading this has me more hyped for this season.
Thanks Quenton
5 months ago
I enjoyed your article (might want to use the old Spell Checker though) but I guess I'm just one of those eternally optimistic fans with illusions of grandeur. Even with Moreno at running back, Stafford at QB, and a top ranked defense, I still think that Auburn's balance and depth on both sides of the ball, will be too much for the Dogs. I'll be in the stands this season and expect to see them run the table. Yes Quenton, I really do think this is the year of the Tiger. My prediction...Auburn and Florida in the SEC Championship game with Auburn finally getting the chance at their second national championship against Ohio State. Auburn's toughest opponent in getting to the National Championship game this season...the BCS of course.
Cindy
5 months ago
I will also be in the stands this year and can't wait until the tigers take the field. You didn't make it in 04 but I feel good about this season.
5 months ago
Did a 3 year-old write this article? Absolutely awful
from 5 months ago
LOL!!!!!! An Auburn fan just laid the smack down on your delusional artilce.
from 5 months ago
Dude who r u. You haven't even written an article. When you right one then you can talk $h!%.
5 months ago
you know what an alabama fan and a maggot has in common? They can both live 30 years off of a dead bear! Auburn will win again, we have never lost in T-town and wont this year!
from 5 months ago
LMAO!!!!! What a weak come back. Did your mommy tell you to write that on here???
And isnt the old Barner saying that an Alabama fan always brings up Bear Bryant??? Yet, here I am responding to some Barner who has brought him up.
5 months ago
Chris Todd is not a returning player from last year. He was a JC transfer (formality with Texas Tech) and came in early to go through Spring practice.
Other than that, it was a good read for Auburn fans.
5 months ago
My same prediction at http://AuburnfootballStuff.blogspot.com... good job. I cant see Auburn losing to a WVirg team who is over rated all the time since they play no one. I hope Florida is out of the SEC game, since I hate to face them again. But what they hay, being in Central Florida I always like to beat the Gators.
5 months ago
Quenton,
The enthusiasm is nice but the execution is weak. Get a proof reader or claim to be a bama fan.
5 months ago
Thanks i will get a proof reader and I will never belittle myself and rool over to the tide. I bleed Orange and Blue
5 months ago
good article and analysis, but there is no way that they are going to go 10-1...i think it's gonna be more like 8-3
5 months ago
Well who do you think we will lose to and why?
5 months ago
You have them losing 1 game? I don't see how this is possible, they aren't even the best team in the SEC!
5 months ago
As an LSU fan, it's hard for me to say that Auburn will probably beat LSU, but it is because it is a road game for us. LSU has not played well in Auburn for the last decade.
When you have two new coordinators, things tend to awry early in the season, especially in tight situations. Auburn will lose to Miss. St. again. The Bulldogs are going to carry a lot of momentum from the end of last season to 2008.
I agree that Georgia will be Auburn. With Rich Rodriguez gone from West Virginia, Auburn does have a good shot of beating them at Morgantown. I think Auburn will finish the regular season 10-2 (6-2) and battle LSU for the right to go Atlanta.
5 months ago
I feel Auburn is more likely to beat Georgia than to win at West Virginia. Auburn is one of the 4 BCS contenders in the SEC but, the West better look out for Alabama, they're closing in talent wise. The game that could take Auburn out of Sugar Bowl contention will be played in Starkville, Mississippi. The Maroons could make it back to back wins over Auburn. War Eagles should finish between 8-4 and 11-1.
4 months ago
when you refer to Auburn by color, you refer to us as Blue, not Orange, so there will be more blue in the stands than gold and black, not orange.
Tubs may have started this orange trend with the fans, but its only a few years old, and we are known as big blue.
Bodda getta, Bodda getta Bodda getta bah..... kick em in the butt big blue! hey!
4 months ago
The chances of Auburn going 11-1 are about as good as they are for Bama to go 11-1. With 2 new coordinators, a new untested and unproven quarterback and a defense that is somewhat rebuilding I just don't see it. Who will win the West? I really believe that Auburn, Bama and LSU will all contend and I agree that Miss State may jump up and surprise everyone. I think how the West is won is going to be the most exiciting part of NCAA football this season.
4 months ago
You might refer us as blue, but on saturday's in dixie we are all orange all Auburn. So we're going to change that chat .... weagle weagle war #@$% eagle kick em in the butt Auburn!!! HEY
4 months ago
I think it's absolutely hilarious how awbarn fans have commented so negatively on this awbarn article. AU going 11-1? I don't think so with so much untested lying before them. I will give them a loss to UGA, plus 2 more to either LSU, State, Bama, or WV. Plus, don't expect to blow out teams like Vandy. Even though they are bad, they are in the SEC and usually play other SEC teams tough.
Thanks for the laugh. I needed it!
4 months ago
I hate articles like this becuase they are always written by a biased fan. Auburn will not go 11-1 with a QB who only threw 26 passes last year and a new offense. You won't beat WVU at WVU either. Try to be more objected, LSU, Alabama, or Tenn could all be losses.
4 months ago
Auburn did beat the vaunted Clemson in the Peach Bowl. The Tigers would have been better recordwise last season but they lost the last second heartbreaker to Louisiana State and they did not understand how strong South Florida was. I've seen one article this summer that has South Florida playing for the national championship this season as the unbeaten Big East Champion.
4 months ago
Quenton - Not a bad article but I got to agree with Michael. You will have your hands full with LSU (L) and I actually think that Saban wants a win versus your guys badly. It will be tough with two brand new co-ordinators, having said that, and not a fan of any SEC schools I hope you do win the West. You have a class coach and a great fan base...
4 months ago
Don't rely on spell check if you want to be taken seriously. Re-read your articles. It's not offence and don't use "win" for "when." Otherwise, fun read but I'm not as optimistic as 11-1. WVU, Tenn, LSU, UGA, Bama are TOUGH to get through unphased! Let's get some revenge on Miss St too. War Eagle!!!
4 months ago
Auburn has a plan for Saban, 1 more win over Alabama and the Alabama fans are going to ask Saban for thier money back. That will make it 7 in a row and bring the legend within reach. Not only that you don't win the SEC with a majority of your starters being Freshman (Which saban will have to do if his players keep getting arrested). However since Alabama enjoys deploying the Thugball, I am the greatest player in the world profile as its creed. Everyone will soon find out that Saban is just another college coach who had a good year with LSU and allowed greed to win over good moral judgement.
from 4 months ago
Saban + Thugs = Alabama nothing surprises me.
4 months ago
Saban + Thugs = Alabama nothing surprises me.
4 months ago
well i think all this is possible but more than likely will not happen with lsu, bama, tenn, an the big one uga auburn will have at least two loses out of this wv not worried about war eagle dont fight over the colors it dont matter war eagle
3 months ago
You have Auburn only losing one game with a brand new young quarterback.
3 months ago
I love Auburn but I am afraid Starkville will be an upset.
about 1 month ago
Wow. Do you fact check at all? A new offense with a new QB? Cut your point projection in HALF and you'd be close...
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