The Jim McElwain era gets underway on Saturday under the lights at the Swamp against New Mexico State.
But more importantly, our annual set of game-picking and name-bashing returns at a whole new level.
Debating the first game of the week — tonight’s matchup between No. 4 Baylor and Southern Methodist University — is alligatorSports editor Graham Hall and Alligator managing/online editor Jordan McPherson.
Baylor (-36) will beat the Mustangs because...
Is this really a debate? Putting Baylor — one of the most explosive offenses in the country — up against a defense that gave up nearly 500 yards a game just last season?