In post game comments, Gus Malzahn is quoted as saying "We still control our own destiny." Since then there have been several articles written to the same effect. It has been bothering me because I don't know what I am missing. Technically, if both Auburn and LSU win out, then LSU wins the west. Ignoring the improbability of that occurring, it is technically true. By definition, Auburn does NOT control it's own destiny (and btw LSU does). What am I missing or is this just getting overlooked because it is assumed Bama beats LSU???

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Posted by kingbob

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:33 am to oneloudogg

It’s assumed Bama beats LSU, just like it was assumed Auburn would beat LSU too.

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Posted by Draconian Sanctions

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:36 am to oneloudogg

if it's destiny then how does one control it?

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Posted by Sev09

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:41 am to oneloudogg

I heard the ESPN panel guys say the same thing. I was like

They’re definitely already penciling in Bama as an “L” for LSU.

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Posted by Delmore1951

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:43 am to oneloudogg

Both have one sec loss. Both play Bama. Thus you win out you win the West. LSU wins cause they beat auburn

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Posted by LordoftheManor

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:49 am to oneloudogg

Auburn does not at all control their own destiny. They need LSU to lose against Bama. You can't control your own destiny if you need a team to lose, regardless of how likely it may seem.

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