So how long has it been since your favorite team lost its season-opener? Here is a look at the current streaks in the SEC.
Team (opening-game winning streak) – opponent:
1. Florida (23) – home vs. Toledo
2. South Carolina – (13) – home vs. North Carolina
T3. Alabama (11) – vs. Virginia Tech in Atlanta, Ga.
T3. Missouri (11) – home vs. Murray State
5. LSU (10) – vs. TCU in Arlington, Texas
6. Arkansas (6) – home vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
T7. Mississippi State (4) – vs. Oklahoma State in Houston, Texas
T7. Tennessee (4) – home vs. Austin Peay
T9. Georgia (1) – at Clemson
T9. Ole Miss (1) – at Vanderbilt
T11. Auburn (0) – home vs. Washington State
T11. Kentucky (0) – Western Kentucky in Nashville, Tenn.
T11. Texas A&M (0) – home vs. Rice
T11. Vanderbilt (0) – home vs. Ole Miss
Note: Nebraska holds the longest streak in the nation at 27 games. And with an opening game at home against Wyoming, that is sure to be extended.