A nice early-season test for Alabama will be Virginia Tech. The Hokies have nine returning defensive starters and six on offense, including quarterback Logan Thomas. However, the defense of the Tide will just be too much.
PREDICTION: Virginia Tech 14, Alabama 34
In Alabama's most important rematch of 2013, the Crimson Tide will be facing off against Texas A&M and Johnny Manziel. The redshirt freshman marched into Alabama and stole a win from the Tide in 2012. It's time for AJ McCarron to do the same this season.
PREDICTION: Alabama 31, TAMU 27
Colorado State is returning a ton of key offensive weapons, but the defense isn't so lucky. This game could get pretty ugly.
PREDICTION: Colorado State 3, Alabama 48
Ole Miss and head coach Hugh Freeze have been turning some heads in the recruiting game. However, those recruits, outside of Robert Nkemdiche, will need some time to develop before this team can be an SEC power.
PREDICTION: Ole Miss 20, Alabama 37
This game will be quite a laugher. Georgia State is one of the worst teams in the nation and its 1-10 record from 2012 is a big reason as to why.
PREDICTION: Georgia State 0, Alabama 63
In their second straight cupcake game, the Crimson Tide will likely roll over the Kentucky Wildcats in what looks to be a tumultuous first season for new head coach, Mark Stoops.
PREDICTION: Alabama 52, Kentucky 3
AJ McCarron will continue his Heisman campaign beating up on the Razorbacks who are returning just four starters on offense. Yeah, this offense could be in for a nightmare game if they don't figure some things out before traveling to Alabama.
PREDICTION: Arkansas 7, Alabama 38
Tennessee and Butch Jones have the unpleasant task of facing a 7-0 Alabama team looking to beat up any team in its way. Alabama will play the role of bully once again as the Tennessee Volunteers will be without their talented quarterback, Tyler Bray, from 2012.
PREDICTION: Tennessee 10, Alabama 34
This could be the Crimson Tide's first real test since week two against Texas A&M. The LSU Tigers will come to town looking to avenge their tough losses from 2011 that kept them from an SEC title. This will be a bit of a defensive battle as the Tigers have a mediocre offense under quarterback Zach Mettenberger.
PREDICTION: LSU 17, Alabama 21
Tyler Russell is returning as Mississippi State's starting quarterback, but that just won't be enough for the Crimson Tide who keep on rolling.
PREDICTION: Mississippi State 21, Alabama 34
Put yet another easy one in the win column as the Crimson Tide put a beat-down on Chattanooga.
PREDICTION: Chattanooga 3, Alabama 42
One big rivalry stands in the way of Alabama's perfect season. Good thing for the Crimson Tide is that the Tigers aren't the threat they were a few years back and are in a rebuilding year under their new head coach. The Tide become one of two teams in the SEC to finish the 2013 season undefeated.
PREDICTION: Alabama 31, Auburn 14
Alabama finishes 12-0 and makes yet another SEC title game appearance. A national title is highly likely in 2013, making it an unprecedented three in a row.
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