re: What is your record prediction for football this year?

There are 4 games on the schedule that could be losses for a Brian Kelly coaches team so the floor is 8-4.

The four potential losses are as follows:
9/3 Florida State
9/30 Ole Miss (away)
11/4 Alabama (away)
11/25 Texas A&M

Here's my view on least likely to most likely of these potential losses

9/30 at Ole Miss. This is set up to be a trap game, especially if we beat Florida State. Ole Miss has a great running game and some weapons. If Dart takes a step up (and I think he will), it could be a dangerous offense ready to test our secondary. That said, we would have to bring our B- or C+ game (hence why it's a trap). I'd say there's a 20% chance.

11/25 Texas A&M. After last season's debacle, a lot of people are writing the Aggies off. But what if things go right this season for them. What is Weigman continues to blossom as a top rate QB? What if the Petrino experiment works? They have a nasty defense front. Stacked with talent. The Aggies could have a redemptive season. I wouldn't bet on it but it also would not shock me (also wouldn't shock me if they lose week 2 to Miami and the wheels come off again). Plus, this is late season and the health of both squads could dictate the outcome. 30% chance.

9/3 Florida State ("neutral"). I think we're the better team but Florida State is talented. If we lose it will be because Travis and his giraffe WRs torch our brand new secondary. 40%

11/4 at Alabama. Alabama doesn't have a QB right now(which is why they lose week 2 to Texas) but I think Saban will figure it out come week 10 when we play them. This is the only team with a more talented roster than we have. It will be a dog fight to win. 50/50.

So the floor is 8-4, the ceiling is 12-0. Based on the percentages, I'm leaning 11-1.

Too many variables to say what happens in the SEC championship game. Are we healthy? Is Georgia? So I'm only predicting the regular season.