Week 1 SEC Game Picks & Score Predictions
By Zach Ragan
Sep 28, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running backs coach Robert Gillespie celebrates a touchdown against the South Alabama Jaguars during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Utah State @ Tennessee -6
August 31 (7:00 PM ET) SEC Network
Butch Jones has made one thing clear in the week leading up to Tennessee’s game against Utah State — the Vols are in no way overlooking the Aggies.
Tennessee knows all about Heisman contender Chuckie Keeton and they’ve used players like Josh Dobbs, Pig Howard and Evan Berry to simulate the Aggies’ best player.
Utah State, as noted by Jones on Wednesday, has won 11 of their last 16 road games. They’re a trendy pick to upset the Vols in Knoxville on Sunday night.
Zach’s prediction: Tennessee 31 Utah State 20
Tom’s prediction: Tennessee 34 Utah State 17
Nathanael’s prediction: Tennessee 27 Utah State 17