re: LSU should protest if

Let’s take a look at the six power programs in the SEC since 1981: Auburn and Alabama want to play the stronger teams from the East. Florida has been slightly better than UT and UGA over the last 30 years, but those are all tough games. If you want to be the best you need to beat the best.

Alabama

Coaches – 9
National titles – 2
Undefeated seasons – 2
SEC titles – 5

Auburn

Coaches – 4
National titles – 1
Undefeated seasons – 3
SEC titles – 6

Florida

Coaches – 6
National titles – 3
Undefeated seasons – 0
SEC titles – 8

Georgia

Coaches – 4
National titles – 0
Undefeated seasons – 0
SEC titles – 4

LSU

Coaches – 7
National titles – 2
Undefeated seasons – 0
SEC titles – 5

Tennessee

Coaches – 4
National titles – 1
Undefeated seasons – 1
SEC titles – 5