Last week's predictions were 6-1, overall they are 42-7. After taking care of LA Tech 45-17, Auburn hosts No. 15 LSU on Saturday. The contest can be seen on ESPN at 6 p.m. CT

LSU at Auburn

Last season, LSU handed Auburn its only loss in the regular season. The 35-21 defeat in Baton Rouge left Auburn down but not for long. Gus Malzahn's squad won the next eight to earn a spot in the SEC Championship Game.

LSU leads the all-time series 27–20–1 and has won three-straight. Auburn is 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play while LSU is 4-1 and 0-1 in SEC play.

After a disappointing 34-29 loss at home to Mississippi St. on Sept. 20, LSU bounced back last weekend with an easy 63-7 victory over New Mexico St.

On offense, LSU averages 41 points per game, 236.6 passing yards per game, and 226.2 rushing yards per game. On defense, the unit allows 13 points per game which ranks 6th nationally.

Against LA Tech, the Tigers lost right tackle Patrick Miller and linebackers Kris Frost and Cassanova McKinzy to injury. With Miller out, Avery Young moved to right tackle, while Tre' Williams stepped in for Frost and Anthony Swain played in McKinzy's spot. All three injured players will be evaluated this week to see if they can go against LSU.

Auburn's offense continues to play sluggish in the first half before turning it up after halftime. The struggles Saturday could have been the result of Miller's injury but it looks more and more like the offense really misses fullback Jay Prosch. Prosch provided huge holes last season for Auburn's tailbacks and the offense led the nation in rushing.

So far in 2014, Auburn is averaging 260.5 rushing yards per game, which is 4th in the SEC and 18th nationally. On Saturday, Cameron Artis-Payne had 116 yards, and quarterback Nick Marshall added 105.

The Tigers average 42.3 points per game and 219.5 yards per game through the air. Marshall had 166 yards against LA Tech and backup Jeremy Johnson added 53. D'haquille Williams is fifth in the SEC with 357 receiving yards.

Defensively, Auburn allows 16.3 points per game, 90.8 rushing yards per game, and 222.5 yards per game through the air. The Tigers held LA Tech to 105 rushing yards, including an average of only 2.7 yards per carry in the first half.

Auburn's defense was expected to be better in Ellis Johnson's second year as defensive coordinator and that looks to be the case. The Tigers are more aggressive up front and are forcing more turnovers which provided a spark against LA Tech. Montravius Adams' interception in the first quarter led to a 5-yard touchdown run by Artis-Payne on the next play.

Special teams continue to play an important role with Quan Bray returning a 76-yard punt for a touchdown. Bray's 36.8 yards per return leads the nation. Marcus Davis averaged 15.5 yards on two returns last Saturday.

Prediction: Auburn 24-13.



Florida at Tennessee

Prediction: Tennessee 20-14.



Texas A&M at Mississippi State

Prediction: Mississippi State 28-24.



Alabama at Ole Miss

Prediction: Alabama 31-21.



Vanderbilt at Georgia

Prediction: Georgia 50-14.



South Carolina at Kentucky

Prediction: South Carolina 30-13.