The Auburn Tigers will play Louisville in Atlanta in Week 1, and many people are picking the Tigers to win the SEC. The Cardinals took a big step back last year without Teddy Bridgewater, and they come into this season unranked. I think the Tigers win this game by double-digits.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Quarterbacks - While the Tigers have to replace starter Nick Marshall, they have a talented replacement in backup Jeremy Johnson. With Marshall on the bench in last year's season opener, Johnson threw for 243 yards and a pair of TDs on 12-of-16 passing. Bobby Petrino has not confirmed whether it will be Reggie Bonnafon, Will Gardner or Kyle Bolin as the Week 1 starter.

2. Auburn Running Game - The Tigers ranked 15th nationally in rushing yards per game last season, just behind Georgia. The Cardinals lost to the Bulldogs in the Belk Bowl, and Georgia ran all over them, with 292 yards and three TDs on the ground.

3. X-Factor - Bonnafon and Bolin combined to throw three INTs in the loss to Georgia.

Selection: This is a play on the Auburn Tigers (9*)