So I'm tired of hearing some LSU fans (not all) saying they are going 11-1 this season. History and logical thinking says no. That being said, I'm still going to give LSU the victory here. Baton Rouge is a tough place to play.
Mississippi State at home should be a win. Coach Croom has done an excellent job with that program, but they need more playmakers to compete with the rest of the SEC.
Now for the big one, Auburn! Even though they lost some players on defense, they should still be very good on that side of the ball. The key is, how is unproven QB Kodi Burns going to play this year?
This is a tough one, but since the game is in Tuscaloosa, I have to give Alabama the win. I see the Iron Bowl being the determining factor as to who comes out of the West with a 6-2 record, only because I see LSU having three SEC losses (@ Auburn, @ Florida, and Georgia).
The final update: At the end of the regular season Alabama will be 9-3 (6-2 SEC). 8-4 (5-3 SEC) is possible as well.
If Alabama does finish with fewer than eight wins, I'll be shocked. However, predicting a season is very hard, like I said before, so regardless of whether Bama wins the West or not, I see either Georgia or Florida winning the SEC Championship game.
Alabama is a much better team than some people realize. As of today, John Parker Wilson is by far the best QB in the West, and their running game with Coffee and Grant is as good as LSU and Auburn's tandems. Their offensive line is one of the best, anchored by All-American Andre Smith, and although I expect Auburn's defense to be the best, Bama's defense should be no slouch.
A lot of it will come down to how well JPW plays (same with LSU and Auburn) and if the new wide receivers step up.
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