Auburn Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2020 season

One of the premier games in the SEC every season, LSU and Auburn will meet in late November, when there should be plenty on the line.

Alabama is the perceived favorite in the SEC West and the SEC overall heading into 2020 and it will be interesting to see who will be their main challenger in the division. Auburn, LSU and Texas A&M all have their case to make and all will have their chance to prove it.

LSU is undergoing massive turnover after their magical season in 2019 and it will be fascinating to see where this team will be at this point in the season. It has won three straight in the series and 4-of-5 overall.

Auburn’s defense gave LSU the most trouble last season and were painfully close to pulling the upset. How LSU’s new quarterback Myles Brennan is adjusted at this point in the season will be the deciding factor for LSU and Bo Nix will outplay him by the slimmest of margins.

Expect a classic out on the plains

Final Score: Auburn 27, LSU 20 (9-2, 6-1)

In what many consider to be the premier rivalry in the sport, Alabama and Auburn will meet to decide who gets to go to Atlanta and play for the SEC championship.

Last season’s game was another instant classic in a series that seems to be full of them. Gus Malzahn earned his third win over Nick Saban last season, due to more kicking blunders on the part of Alabama. Auburn has won two of the last three against the Tide and this game will have massive implications yet again.

Alabama is bringing back a wealth of talent, especially on the offensive side of the football with wide receivers Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith leading the way alongside running back Najee Harris. The Crimson Tide will be just fine with Mac Jones under center, unless five-star recruit Bryce Young flashes his elite talent and takes over.

Expect a hard-fought game that will result in Alabama clinching a spot in another SEC championship.

Final Score: Auburn 28, Alabama 38 (9-3, 6-2)