The schedule outlook, in my opinion, hinges pretty significantly on what happens in the Pitt game.
It's a toss-up to me, but we will likely be underdogs per the line. If we beat Pitt, then 7-8 wins could be possible (not likely, but possible). That win would indicate we are a pretty decent football team, and should beat Vandy and South Carolina, add the other two non-conference games, and you have 6 wins already. Then there are toss-ups with Missouri, Kentucky, and potentially Ole Miss.
Lost to Pitt, and getting to 6-6 becomes extremely difficult. You would then need to beat all of your remaining non-conference opponents, as well as three of Vandy, South Carolina, Missouri, Kentucky and Ole Miss.
I don't see us beating Florida, Georgia or Alabama in either scenario. Either way, beating Pittsburgh - which I can't really predict yet one way or another - is the most pivotal tell-tale sign as to what we can/should be able to accomplish.
Per the talent rankings put out this week by 247, where they analyze the entirety of every teams roster this season, we have the 19th most talented team in the country even after the transfer departures. This team wasn't lacking in talent last season, they were lacking some combination of coaching, motivation, and confidence. We were a JG away from beating Kentucky (we spotted them 17 points in the first half, and then the team laid down). We had realistic opportunities to beat both Auburn and Arkansas...JG tanked the Auburn game with the 100 yard pick 6.