Last week's predictions were 9-2. Fresh off a big win in conference play, Auburn returns to action Saturday evening against San Jose State on ESPN2. The first-ever meeting between the Tigers and Spartans starts at 6 pm CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

San Jose State at Auburn

Auburn open its 2014 season by defeating Arkansas 45-21. The Razorbacks put up a good fight in the first half but the Tigers took over after halftime when quarterback Nick Marshall finally saw the field at the start of the third quarter.

Backup quarterback Jeremy Johnson performed well in front of a huge crowd in his first start under center with 243 passing yards and two touchdowns. On the night, Auburn's offense racked up 595 yards of total offense.

On the ground, the Tigers look to be dangerous despite losing Tre Mason to the NFL. Cameron Artis-Payne received the bulk of the carries and said after the game he's playing with a chip on his shoulder. He rushed for a career-high 177 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries. Corey Grant added 87 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.

In the offseason, Auburn's coaches promised the offense would be more balanced this season and that proved to be good news for receivers D'haquile Williams and Melvin Ray. Williams hauled in nine passes for 154 yards and a touchdowns while Ray broke free for a 49-yard score in the first quarter.

Auburn's defense knew it would be challenged by Arkansas' stout offensive line and experienced running game. The Tigers allowed the Razorbacks to gain 153 yards on the ground but settled down in the second half by keeping the visitors off the scoreboard.

San Jose State open its season with a 42-10 victory over North Dakota. Quarterback Blake Jurich led the Spartans with three touchdowns and with 250 yards on 23-of-25 attempts.

On the ground, the Spartans gained 150 yards with Thomas Tucker leading the way with 86 yards on 20 carries.

Prediction: Auburn 52-14.



Florida Atlantic at Alabama

Prediction: 56-10.



Missouri at Toledo

Prediction: Missouri 30-13.



Arkansas State at Tennessee

Prediction: Tennessee 21-17.



UAB at Mississippi State

Prediction: MSU 31-14.



Ohio at Kentucky

Prediction: Kentucky 24-14.



Eastern Michigan at Florida

Prediction: Florida 42-17.



Nicholls State at Arkansas

Prediction: Arkansas 39-13.



Ole Miss at Vanderbilt

Prediction: Ole Miss 31-10.



East Carolina at South Carolina

Prediction: South Carolina 28-13.



Sam Houston State at LSU

Prediction: LSU 45-6.



Lamar at Texas A&M

Prediction: TAMU 56-7.