I can see that as well.....if we find a serviceable QB. You didn't mention Miss State. I was just reading Stewart Mandel's "Too Early Top 25" we play 4 of his Top 25, and USCe received an honorable mention....he has Miss State ranked 13th, ahead of Auburn at 15 (and no, we're not ranked).
https://theathletic.com/206571/2018/01/09/stewart-mandels-way-too-early-top-25-for-2018/
5. Georgia (13-2)
The Dawgs may take a step back in 2018 due to losing so many important seniors — RBs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel, LT Isaiah Wynn and LBs Lorenzo Carter and Davin Bellamy. All-American and Butkus Award-winning LB Roquan Smith will likely turn pro. But QB Jake Fromm returns (provided he keeps the job), as does speedy freshman RB D’Andre Swift. Pass-rusher D’Andre Walker and S J.R. Reed will key an otherwise young defense.
13. Mississippi State (9-4)
New coach Joe Moorhead could produce a powerful offense with QB Nick Fitzgerald, RB Aeris Williams and four starters from an O-line that allowed an SEC-low 13 sacks. The nation’s No. 1 juco receiver, Stephen Guidry, should play immediately. Nine defensive starters return led by DT Jeffrey Simmons, and former “Last Chance U” star Chauncey Rivers should become a starting defensive end.
19. LSU (9-4)
The Tigers should be strong on both the offensive and defensive lines. Whoever becomes their new offensive coordinator will be without star RB Derrius Guice and will need to develop rising sophomore QB Myles Brennan. Texas Tech transfer WR Jonathan Giles should have an immediate impact, as could former Red Raiders DE Breiden Fehoko. All-SEC LB Devin White returns after racking up 123 tackles.
25. Florida State (7-6)
Chances are the ’Noles will rebound quickly in Willie Taggart’s debut season. QB Deondre Francois returns after going down in the first game of 2017. RB Cam Akers ran for 1,024 yards as a true freshman and should excel in Taggart’s Gulf Coast Offense. The O-line needs to improve. Stars Derwin James and Josh Sweat turned pro, but the D-line should be strong with Brian Burns and Demarcus Christmas.
Just missed: Oklahoma State, USC, N.C. State, Memphis, South Carolina