SEC Football Preview
By Tyler Smith
Matt has delivered year after year with his SEC predictions. Having the title of the most accurate for the SEC picks from 2015-2017. Here are all of his accolades from the Stassen.com
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Florida
Coach: Dan Mullen
Offensive Coordinator: Billy Gonzalez and John Hevesy
Defensive Coordinator: Todd Grantham
Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,458)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 4-7
2016 9-4
2015 10-4
2014 7-5
Offensive Coordinator: Billy Gonzalez and John Hevesy
Defensive Coordinator: Todd Grantham
Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (88,458)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 4-7
2016 9-4
2015 10-4
2014 7-5
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Feleipe Franks, SO, QB
Rushing
Lamical Perine, JR, RB
Receiving
Tyrie Cleveland, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
CJ Henderson, SO, CB
Sacks
Cece Jefferson, SR, DE
Tackles
David Reese, JR, LB
Georgia
Coach: Kirby Smart
Offensive Coordinator: Jim Chaney and James Coley
Defensive Coordinator: Mel Tucker
Stadium: Sanford Stadium (92,746)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 13-2
2016 8-5
2015 10-3
2014 10-3
Offensive Coordinator: Jim Chaney and James Coley
Defensive Coordinator: Mel Tucker
Stadium: Sanford Stadium (92,746)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 13-2
2016 8-5
2015 10-3
2014 10-3
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Jake Fromm, SO, QB
Rushing
D'Andre Swift, SO, RB
Receiving
Terry Godwin, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Deandre Baker, SR, CB
Sacks
D'Andre Walker, SR, LB
Tackles
J.R. Reed, JR, S
South Carolina
Coach: Will Muschamp
Offensive Coordinator: Bryan McClendon
Defensive Coordinator: Travaris Robinson
Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 9-4
2016 6-7
2015 3-9
2014 7-6
Offensive Coordinator: Bryan McClendon
Defensive Coordinator: Travaris Robinson
Stadium: Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 9-4
2016 6-7
2015 3-9
2014 7-6
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Jake Bentley, JR, QB
Rushing
A.J. Turner, JR, RB
Receiving
Bryan Edwards, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Steven Montac, SR, S
Sacks
D.J. Wonnum, JR, DE
Tackles
T.J. Brunson, JR, LB
Missouri
Coach: Barry Odom
Offensive Coordinator: Derek Dooley
Defensive Coordinator: Ryan Walters
Stadium: Memorial Stadium (71,168)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 7-6
2016 4-8
2015 5-7
2014 11-3
Offensive Coordinator: Derek Dooley
Defensive Coordinator: Ryan Walters
Stadium: Memorial Stadium (71,168)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 7-6
2016 4-8
2015 5-7
2014 11-3
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Drew Lock, SR, QB
Rushing
Larry Rountree, SO, RB
Receiving
Johnathan Johnson, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Cale Garrett, JR, LB and Adam Sparks, SO, CB
Sacks
Terry Beckner Jr., SR, DT
Tackles
Cale Garrett, JR, LB
Kentucky
Coach: Mark Stoops
Offensive Coordinator: Eddie Gran and Darin Hinshaw
Defensive Coordinator: Matt House
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium (61,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 7-6
2016 7-6
2015 5-7
2014 5-7
Offensive Coordinator: Eddie Gran and Darin Hinshaw
Defensive Coordinator: Matt House
Stadium: Commonwealth Stadium (61,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 7-6
2016 7-6
2015 5-7
2014 5-7
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Lynn Bowden, JR, WR
Rushing
Benny Snell, JR, RB
Receiving
Tavin Richardson, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Mike Edwards, SR, S
Sacks
Josh Allen, SR, LB
Tackles
Mike Edwards, SR, S
Passing
Lynn Bowden, JR, WR
Rushing
Benny Snell, JR, RB
Receiving
Tavin Richardson, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Mike Edwards, SR, S
Sacks
Josh Allen, SR, LB
Tackles
Mike Edwards, SR, S
T Tennessee
Coach: Jeremy Pruitt
Offensive Coordinator: Tyson Helton
Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Sherrer
Stadium: Neyland Stadium (102,455)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 4-8
2016 9-4
2015 9-4
2014 7-6
Offensive Coordinator: Tyson Helton
Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Sherrer
Stadium: Neyland Stadium (102,455)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 4-8
2016 9-4
2015 9-4
2014 7-6
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Jarrett Guarantano, SO, QB
Rushing
Ty Chandler, SO, RB
Receiving
Brandon Johnson, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Two tied at 1
Sacks
Daniel Bituli, JR, LB
Tackles
Daniel Bituli, JR, LB
Passing
Jarrett Guarantano, SO, QB
Rushing
Ty Chandler, SO, RB
Receiving
Brandon Johnson, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Two tied at 1
Sacks
Daniel Bituli, JR, LB
Tackles
Daniel Bituli, JR, LB
Vanderbilt
Coach: Derek Mason
Offensive Coordinator: Andy Ludwig
Defensive Coordinator: Jason Tarver
Stadium: Vanderbilt Stadium (40,550)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 5-7
2016 6-7
2015 4-8
2014 3-9
Offensive Coordinator: Andy Ludwig
Defensive Coordinator: Jason Tarver
Stadium: Vanderbilt Stadium (40,550)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 5-7
2016 6-7
2015 4-8
2014 3-9
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Kyle Shurmur, SR, QB
Rushing
Khari Blasingame, SR, RB
Receiving
Kalija Lipscomb, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Three players tied with 1
Sacks
Charles Wright, SR, OLB
Tackles
LaDarius Wiley, SR, S
Passing
Kyle Shurmur, SR, QB
Rushing
Khari Blasingame, SR, RB
Receiving
Kalija Lipscomb, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Three players tied with 1
Sacks
Charles Wright, SR, OLB
Tackles
LaDarius Wiley, SR, S
SEC WEST
Auburn
Head Coach: Gus Malzahn
Offensive Coordinator: Chip Lindsey
Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Steele
Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium (87,451)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 10-4
2016 8-5
2015 7-6
2014 8-5
Offensive Coordinator: Chip Lindsey
Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Steele
Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium (87,451)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 10-4
2016 8-5
2015 7-6
2014 8-5
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Jarrett Stidham, JR, QB
Rushing
Kam Martin, JR, RB
Receiving
Ryan Davis, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Javaris Davis, JR, CB
Sacks
Three Players Tied at 3.5
Tackles
Deshaun Davis, SR, LB
Passing
Jarrett Stidham, JR, QB
Rushing
Kam Martin, JR, RB
Receiving
Ryan Davis, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Javaris Davis, JR, CB
Sacks
Three Players Tied at 3.5
Tackles
Deshaun Davis, SR, LB
Alabama
Coach: Nick Saban
Offensive Coordinator: Josh Gattis and Mike Locksley
Defensive Coordinator: Tosh Lupoi and Pete Golding
Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium (101,821)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 13-1
2016 14-1
2015 14-1
2014 12-2
Offensive Coordinator: Josh Gattis and Mike Locksley
Defensive Coordinator: Tosh Lupoi and Pete Golding
Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium (101,821)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 13-1
2016 14-1
2015 14-1
2014 12-2
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Jalen Hurts, JR, QB
Rushing
Damien Harris, SR, RB
Receiving
Jerry Jeudy, SO, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Mack Wilson, JR, LB
Sacks
Raekwon Davis, JR, DE
Tackles
Raekwon Davis, JR, DE
Passing
Jalen Hurts, JR, QB
Rushing
Damien Harris, SR, RB
Receiving
Jerry Jeudy, SO, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Mack Wilson, JR, LB
Sacks
Raekwon Davis, JR, DE
Tackles
Raekwon Davis, JR, DE
LSU
Coach: Ed Orgeron
Offensive Coordinator: Steve Ensminger
Defensive Coordinator: Dave Aranda
Stadium: Tiger Stadium (102,321)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 9-4
2016 8-4
2015 9-3
2014 8-5
Offensive Coordinator: Steve Ensminger
Defensive Coordinator: Dave Aranda
Stadium: Tiger Stadium (102,321)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 9-4
2016 8-4
2015 9-3
2014 8-5
Top Returning Players
Offense
Passing
Myles Brennan, SO, QB
Rushing
Nick Brossette, SR, RB
Receiving
Foster Moreau, SR, TE
Defense
Interceptions
Greedy Williams, SO, CB
Sacks
Devin White, JR, LB
Tackles
Devin White, JR, LB
Passing
Myles Brennan, SO, QB
Rushing
Nick Brossette, SR, RB
Receiving
Foster Moreau, SR, TE
Defense
Interceptions
Greedy Williams, SO, CB
Sacks
Devin White, JR, LB
Tackles
Devin White, JR, LB
#4 Mississippi State
Coach: Joe Moorhead
Offensive Coordinator: Luke Getsy
Defensive Coordinator: Boob Shoop
Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium (61,337)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 9-4
2016 6-7
2015 9-4
2014 10-3
Offensive Coordinator: Luke Getsy
Defensive Coordinator: Boob Shoop
Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium (61,337)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 9-4
2016 6-7
2015 9-4
2014 10-3
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Nick Fitzgerald, SR, QB
Rushing
Aeris Williams, SR, RB
Receiving
Jesse Jackson, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Mark McLaurin, SR, S
Sacks
Montez Sweat, SR, DE
Tackles
Mark McLaurin, SR, S
Passing
Nick Fitzgerald, SR, QB
Rushing
Aeris Williams, SR, RB
Receiving
Jesse Jackson, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Mark McLaurin, SR, S
Sacks
Montez Sweat, SR, DE
Tackles
Mark McLaurin, SR, S
Texas A&M
Coach: Jimbo Fisher
Offensive Coordinator: Darrell Dickey
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Elko
Stadium: Kyle Field (102,733)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017
2016 8-5
2015 8-5
2014 8-5
Offensive Coordinator: Darrell Dickey
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Elko
Stadium: Kyle Field (102,733)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017
2016 8-5
2015 8-5
2014 8-5
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Nick Starkel, SO, QB
Rushing
Trayveon Williams, JR, RB
Receiving
Jhamon Austin, SO, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Tyrel Dodson, JR, LB
Sacks
Lamdis Durham, SR, DE
Tackles
Tyrel Dodson, JR, LB
Passing
Nick Starkel, SO, QB
Rushing
Trayveon Williams, JR, RB
Receiving
Jhamon Austin, SO, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Tyrel Dodson, JR, LB
Sacks
Lamdis Durham, SR, DE
Tackles
Tyrel Dodson, JR, LB
Ole Miss
Coach: Matt Luke
Offensive Coordinator: Phil Longo
Defensive Coordinator: Wesley McGriff
Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (60,580)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 6-6
2016 5-7
2015 10-3
2014 9-4
Offensive Coordinator: Phil Longo
Defensive Coordinator: Wesley McGriff
Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (60,580)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017 6-6
2016 5-7
2015 10-3
2014 9-4
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Jordan Ta'Amu, SR, QB
Rushing
D'Vaughn Pennamon, JR, RB
Receiving
A.J. Brown, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Two tied at 3
Sacks
Josiah Coatney, JR, DT
Tackles
Josiah Coatney, JR, DT
Passing
Jordan Ta'Amu, SR, QB
Rushing
D'Vaughn Pennamon, JR, RB
Receiving
A.J. Brown, JR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Two tied at 3
Sacks
Josiah Coatney, JR, DT
Tackles
Josiah Coatney, JR, DT
Arkansas
Coach: Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator: Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator: John Chavis
Stadium: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium (72,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017
2016 7-6
2015 8-5
2014 7-6
Offensive Coordinator: Joe Craddock
Defensive Coordinator: John Chavis
Stadium: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium (72,000)
Last Five Year Win Totals
2018
2017
2016 7-6
2015 8-5
2014 7-6
Top Returners
Offense
Passing
Cole Kelley, SO, QB
Rushing
Devwah Whaley, JR, RB
Receiving
Jonathan Nance, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Kevin Richardson, SR, CB
Sacks
De'Jon Harris, JR, LB
Tackles
De'Jon Harris, JR, LB
Passing
Cole Kelley, SO, QB
Rushing
Devwah Whaley, JR, RB
Receiving
Jonathan Nance, SR, WR
Defense
Interceptions
Kevin Richardson, SR, CB
Sacks
De'Jon Harris, JR, LB
Tackles
De'Jon Harris, JR, LB