... fifth-place finish in the SEC West with an exciting overtime win over Northwestern, showing the depth of the Southeastern Conference.

Could they hit the top this year?

Some of Auburn's chokes last year could be attributed to young wideouts dropping passes and the play of some inexperienced linebackers. Against Kentucky, the Tigers couldn't contain UK's mobile QB Randall Cobb, who scored the winning touchdown.

This year, the Tigers bring in an experienced offensive line, all starting wide receivers, and eight starters back on defense.

Replacing 1,000-yard rusher Ben Tate will be the biggest act to follow since Kelly Clarkson's debut on American Idol . However, as long as Gus Malzahn has quick, shifty bac...

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