There is no secret as to what team has the bull’s-eye on its back as the college football world enters the 2010 season. Alabama, the defending national champions, should once again be the heavy favorites in the Southeastern Conference’s Western Division, but after that, uncertainty rings aloud.  Auburn and Arkansas are two dark horses to slip past the Crimson Tide to earn a spot in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta as they both boast quarterbacks with undeniable talent, and LSU could be a possible contender if junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson raises his level of play.Beyond that, Ole Miss has a sense of resurgence after scooping up former troubled Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, while Mississippi State has a chance to be the most improved team in the league.  But, without further ado, here is a preview of the SEC West with teams listed in predicted order of finish.  ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDENotable games: Sept. 11 against Penn State., Oct. 9 at South Carolina.What to look for: The Crimson Tide will remain the favorite unless proven otherwise after trouncing Texas in the BCS National Championship.  Alabama looks incredibly scary on paper as it welcomes back quarterback Greg McElroy, 2009 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and standout receiver Julio Jones, not to mention some of the top defensive talent in the country.  AUBURN TIGERSNotable games: Sept. 18 at Clemson, Nov. 26 at Alabama.What to look for: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Auburn coach Gene Chizik must be relishing Urban Meyer’s leftovers. Chizik signed quarterback Cameron Newton to bolster Auburn’s offense and contend with Alabama in the West.  A former Florida player, Newton was penciled in as Tim Tebow’s replacement but was booted from the team after stealing a student’s laptop in 2008. The 6-foot-6-inch, 250-pound Newton is freakishly athletic and should give offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn more leeway to open up the Tiger playbook like never before.  LSU TIGERSNotable games: Sept. 25 against West Virginia, Nov. 6 against Alabama.What to look for: After finishing the 2009 season ranked 112th out of 120 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams with 304.5 yards per game, LSU’s offense is the biggest concern heading into a season-opening matchup with North Carolina.On defense, the Tigers return one of the premier cornerbacks in the league with junior Patrick Peterson to go along with one of the better secondaries in the SEC. This includes sophomore cornerback Morris Claiborne, senior safety Jai Eugene, junior safety Brandon Taylor and redshirt freshman safety Craig Loston.ARKANSAS RAZORBACKSNotable games: Sept. 25 against Alabama, Oct. 9 against Texas A&M.What to expect: Ryan Mallet is the obvious centerpiece to the Razorback offense, coming off a 2009 season where he threw 3,627 yards and 30 touchdowns.  The scary part is that his top four receivers are back from last year, most notably Greg Childs and Jarius Wright, who combined for 89 receptions and 12 scores last year.  Arkansas was picked by the media to finish second in the West, but that will be a fantasy if coach Bobby Petrino can’t turn the defense around. The unit was ninth in the SEC in scoring defense, allowing 25.1 points a game, and last in total defense.OLE MISS REBELSNotable games: Nov. 23 at     Arkansas, Nov. 20 at LSU.What to look for: Former quarterback Jevan Snead is gone, which may be a sign of relief for many Rebel fans, but the addition of Jeremiah Masoli should help the offense maintain its past production.  He was pegged as a Heisman Trophy contender at Oregon after the 2009 season saw him collect 2,147 yards through the air and 668 yards on the ground, along with 28 total touchdowns. But after several run-ins with the law, Oregon coach Chip Kelly gave him the boot. MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGSNotable games: Oct. 16 at   Florida, Nov. 27 at Ole Miss.What to look for: The loss of running back Anthony Dixon may have provided a setback for second-year coach Dan Mullen, but the former Florida offensive coordinator should have plenty of weapons to be a noteworthy team in 2010.  Chris Relf is the most experienced quarterback on staff, but redshirt freshman Tyler Russell is right on his heels. Either one has sophomore Chad Bumphis to throw to, who could become one of the more undervalued receivers in the SEC.—Contact Sean Isabella at [email protected]