predictions for the season

[KnightTiger 205]

im thinking 7-5 but i could see us upsetting somebody to get 8 possibly 9. i also found this a few days ago on social media

https://strangeandgreatstateofalabama755539042.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/history-says-auburn-should-beat-alabama-or-georgia-in-harsins-first-season/

[W.E.D 11,070]

I'm in the preseason stage of buying into everything as being said and my expectations are starting to rise.  I'm hovering around 8-4/9-3 right now

[DAG 34,115]

8 wins is the floor for me. 

[Barnacle 9,064]

I have seriously low expectations, and the expectations I do have are tied to how we look and play much more than whether we win or lose. 

[Hank2020 3,232]

3 minutes ago, Barnacle said:

I have seriously low expectations, and the expectations I do have are tied to how we look and play much more than whether we win or lose. 

So you not only think we will lose most games but will also look bad doing it. Gotcha

[DAG 34,115]

Also, I want this staff to make their own history. It has gotten really old to hit a peak, only for the whole thing to burn down. I could handle some early struggles, if it meant we build a solid foundation for the future that is enduring. Still I would be disappointed in 7 or less wins based on the schedule.

 

My obvious 7: USCe, both Mississippi schools, three of the OOC games, Arkansas

Very Doable: Penn State and LSU (Yes I know where it is at)

Hard to say: The Aggies.

Not expecting a victory: UGA, AL

 

I will say if we can go into UGA 5-0, hold your hats. Confidence is a hell of a brain drug.

Edited August 10, 2021 by DAG

[W.E.D 11,070]

26 minutes ago, DAG said:

Confidence is a hell of a brain drug.

It already seems different than years past....or I'm just reading too much into it.  IDK.  I feel like a lot of it is looking pretty good

[DAG 34,115]

Just now, W.E.D said:

It already seems different than years past....or I'm just reading too much into it.  IDK.  I feel like a lot of it is looking pretty good

I already think the mindset has changed, which I hope translates to winning the games we are suppose to win and being competitive in every game. None of this Auburn Magic stuff. I don't think you can compare the past to current events.

[W.E.D 11,070]

3 minutes ago, DAG said:

I already think the mindset has changed, which I hope translates to winning the games we are suppose to win and being competitive in every game. None of this Auburn Magic stuff. I don't think you can compare the past to current events.

Yes, I agree.  We couldn't push weak P5 teams off the ball the last two season.  I'm hoping with the different S&C, we see a bit of that in game one and two.

[Barnacle 9,064]

38 minutes ago, Hank2020 said:

So you not only think we will lose most games but will also look bad doing it. Gotcha

Nailed it

[tbone4jc 2,250]

I am so dang optimistic when it comes to Auburn football. Realistically we can get 7 wins but optimistically we will get a win or 2 we aren't expecting so I say 9 wins! War Eagle 

[WalkingCarpet 1,379]

We will win one of Penn State and LSU. 

We will lose one of Miss State, Arkansas, or South Cackalacky. 

We will lose to Georgia, bammer, Ole Miss, TAMU. 

I guess that makes us 6-6. Honestly I just want to see something different than last year. Like we should look like we've played football before when the season starts and have something in the tank for November. 

[Zeek 16,660]

6 to 9 wins 

Currently leaning towards 8

[AUwent 3,784]

See sig

[johnnyAU 3,685]

Maybe 8 W's with some very competitively played close losses

[AuCivilEng1 11,115]

I think we show up to every game, beat either Alabama or Georgia, and finish 9-3. Tank will be awesome, Bo will be improved and the defense is gonna be nasty. 

[Brad_ATX 13,654]

This feels like Dye's first season.  Laying the groundwork for what's to come.  We'll be a lot more competitive against the big boys though.

7-5.....BUT, we win at LSU

[AUwent 3,784]

29 minutes ago, Brad_ATX said:

This feels like Dye's first season.  Laying the groundwork for what's to come.  We'll be a lot more competitive against the big boys though.

7-5.....BUT, we win at LSU

If he can have a second and third year like Dye, I'll take it! But again, my sig displays my general baseline expectations for Harsin.

I would happily take 7-5 if it meant breaking the Curse of the Stick.

Edited August 10, 2021 by AUwent

[AUpreacherman22 3,908]

I have been saying 7-5 all along.   Every team gets hyped by their beat writers and fans this time of year.   That may be what is causing me to officially change my prediction to 8-4. 

[Tony4AU 386]

7-5

[weagl1 1,793]

Somewhere between 6-6 and 14-0.  My optimistic self is thinking 10-2.  

[WDE_OxPx_2010 5,334]

Games we can lose IF we're competitive (10-14 point losses that we're in the game late):

Bama, UGA

The rest we should be able to win OR be incredibly competitive in. Like 1 score games the whole way.

 

 

[JDUBB4AU 5,138]

Rough start , but finish strong and they grab a New Year’s Day bowl . Just gotta gel . I’m excited to see a staff put NFL talent on the field finally 

[clwn 336]

Since it looks like we're pre-season unranked and not a lot of expectations...

14-1 National Champs. Typical AU lol.

or

8-5 w/ bowl win. 7-6 w/ bowl win. Happy with either as long as Harsin has them playing like classic physical AU style.  Lost that under previous coach.

Edited August 11, 2021 by clwn

[IronMan70 3,277]

9 wins

What Harsin is saying about the offense reading what the defense is doing so the QB, WRs and RBs can make adjustments at the LOS is one of the most encouraging things I've read so far. What Bobo is saying about Nix and his improvements since Spring is also a huge positive. Also, with the first 2 games being tune ups (hopefully) it's like an extension of pre-season camp. It will give the team a chance to get any kinks out of the execution of the new offense and defense.