Paul Finebaum: Loser Of LSU-Auburn 'Is Done In SEC West'

College Football expert Paul Finebaum appeared on ESPN's First Take this week and said that the loser of LSU vs. Auburn this weekend will be done in the SEC West race as the loss will be too much to overcome. Per 247Sports:

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“It’s really important because, if you lose the game on either side, you’re done,” Finebaum said during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take. “Because you still have to play Alabama in your league. You still have to play Mississippi State, which is good. They went on the road and beat Kansas State, which isn’t a bad win. You don’t survive this and have much of a chance unless you start knocking people off.”

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Finebaum explained that it was easier for Auburn to bounce back after last years loss to LSU and win the West because they played Alabama and Georgia at home in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Those games will be on the road this season.

On the other hand, LSU will get Alabama and Georgia at home in Tiger Stadium this year.

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“Last year, Auburn went to Baton Rouge and blew a 20-point lead and still was able to overcome it because they beat Georgia and Alabama,” he said. “Both games were at home. They can’t do that this year.”

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