SEC Football: 7 Key Non-Conference Games in September
By Ken Cross
Jan 21, 2015; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad running back Cameron Artis-Payne of Auburn (44) pulls in a pass against South squad outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin of Louisville (94) during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
September 5
Auburn vs. Louisville – Atlanta, Ga. – Bobby Petrino heads back into the heart of SEC territory with a Cardinals squad that is more than capable of pulling off a mild upset. The Tigers will look to amp up their passing game somewhat with Jeremy Johnson in as the signal caller.
They need more defensive tenacity and should gain that under Will Muschamp, who returns for his second tour of duty as the Auburn defensive coordinator. Louisville’s defense was a beast a year ago as it was sixth in the nation. This should be the strength again as Petrino looks for a more steady running game behind Brandon Radcliff and a healthy and stable quarterback situation.
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