re: SEC OOC Opponent Comparison

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I had an Alabama fan last year try to tell me that their game against Duke (neutral site) would be just as tough as LSU's game @ Texas

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I think the point was people are talking about Duke like they are Oregon State. They aren't a good #1 opponent for a program of our stature but they've been to a bowl 6 of the last 7 years and have won 8 or more games in 4 of those 8 years. They are a well coached, undermanned football team. I'd love for them to be our #2 OOC opponent, but not #1 (they'll be a better team than either of our last 2 ACC openers though).

And, honestly, it wouldn't shock me one bit if Texas goes 8-5 this season. Their hype train is ridiculous given what they did last year and what they return from it. I wouldn't be shocked if LSU whoops their arse.

Texas is still a better OOC opponent than Duke, though, obviously.