Every year in the SEC football is played by some of the best teams in the country, generally ending in a national champion. The reason for their success is due in part to their athleticism, however a larger contributor comes from the fact that the boys of the SEC have been playing football since they could just walk. For one team in particular, the Auburn Tigers, the tradition is rich and only gets richer as they win more and more ball games year in and year out. This year the auburn football schedule is packed with teams from the SEC and abroad. It will be an interesting season this year for the Tigers as they have not fared well in recent years against their other, stronger in conference opponents. Though one should never count out a team as hard willed and strong as the Tigers. The auburn football schedule is as follows:

September 5^th vs. Louisiana Tech

September 12^th vs. Mississippi State

September 19^th vs.West Virginia

September 26^th vs. Ball State

October 3^rd at Tennessee

October 10^th at Arkansas

October 17^th vs. Kentucky

October 24^th at LSU

October 31^st vs. Ole Miss

November 7^th vs. Furman

November 14^th at Georgia

November 27^th vs. Alabama

When looking at this schedule one thing comes to mind, on the road toughness. I would say that the Tigers look as if they will win their first four at home, however once they hit the road to take on Tennessee under new coach Lane Kiffin, and then Arkansas that can be a tough one to swallow. I would say that they will also loose to Georgia and LSU, and Alabama will be a tough one as an in state rival. So as a rough guestimation I would say the Tigers are prime for a 8-6 record, which isnt horrible and will get them into a bowl game. However if the Tigers can come out and take advantage of teams like Georgia and Alabama who have lost notable starters, they can definitely fare a bit better. Only team will tell, this will be an interesting 2009 season for the Auburn Tigers.