re: Why did LSU play Furman?

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Why does Alabama play Chattanooga?
Why does Florida play Georgia Southern?
Why did Arkansas play Samford?
Why does Auburn play Western Carolina?
Why does Georgia play Appalachian State?
Why did LSU play Furman?
Another school Citadel plays Clemson

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Add Towson to the list.

I understand the desire to provide a bit of w/l padding, but scheduling these or any FCS schools is just ridiculous. Why would fans of the SEC team playing them even want to show up for a game that is a foregone conclusion, even if that conclusion is a win for the home team. And in the rare but not impossible moment where such a weak opponent manages to win (see App State/Michigan), the disgrace for the big school is complete.