re: Florida State is from the weakest AQ conference..

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I think FSU has the best team in the country. But AU has an advantage, related to the OP, that is much of the reason for the SEC's success in the NC....level of competition. Who has FSU played? Clemson and a one-armed UF. AU has played good LSU/OM/A&M/UGA teams, UA and Missouri. Auburn is going to have to bring their A game, no doubt, but they are tested. FSU hasn't been yet, save BC.

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And ND played a harder schedule, and was "tested" much more so than Bama. This didn't matter when the two teams lined up against one another. The talent level was just way too much to overcome.

Both are great teams offensively, but AU's defense really sucks. They won't be able to stop FSU.

People cry "SEC>ACC", but in reality, it's FSU that more resembles the typical SEC teams that have been winning recent championships. These are also the same types of players, the same areas that SEC teams recruit.

ETA: And FSU is comprised of SEC coaches.