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SEC Football: Top 15 Out of Conference Games for 2016

By Justin Melton

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6. Auburn vs. Clemson

Sep 12, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) and his teammates prepare to take the field prior to the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Sean White will look to lead Auburn to a huge upset at home. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

When: Saturday, September 3rd, 8pm CT

Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL

How to Watch: ESPN

Clemson makes their second appearance on our list, this time facing off against the Auburn Tigers. Auburn was a major disappointment last season. Some pundits predicted them to win the SEC and Jeremy Johnson to be a Heisman candidate. Instead, they finished last in the SEC West and Johnson was benched in favor of Sean White.

Related Story: Jovon Robinson Dismissed from Auburn

Things only got worse for Auburn this offseason, when Jovon Robinson was dismissed from the team. That puts the load squarely on Kerryon Johnson. Johnson is the only proven offensive weapon on the team. The quarterback question is still unsettled, and the receiving corps is young and unproven. The good news is that Auburn returns talent on the defensive side of the ball, in the form of Carl Lawson, Montravius Adams, and Carlton Davis.

Prediction: Auburn’s defense will be tough this season, but they won’t be able to stop Deshaun Watson. And their dysfunctional offense won’t be able to score nearly enough to keep up. Clemson wins big, and the Auburn natives begin to grow restless.

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