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Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:18 am to Tarpon08
Goodness where to begin? Just from a neutral observer/max entertainment standpoint these come to mind:
2001 Auburn
2003 @LSU
2005 Auburn
2005 West Virginia Bowl
2008 ga tech
2009 LSU
2011 SC
2011 Mich State Bowl
2012 Bama SECCG
2013 @Clemson
2013 @AU (prayer at JH)
2013 @ga tech
2016 Tennessee (hail mary)
2017 Bama national title
2018 Bama SECCG
2024 @Bama
I've been to plenty others that had closer final outcomes than some of these, and several that went to OT that didnt' make the list. The ones above weren't just "close games" but had, IMO, some other elements to them that would make them enjoyable to watch to some casual fan in the midwest with no interest in either team.
2001 Auburn
2003 @LSU
2005 Auburn
2005 West Virginia Bowl
2008 ga tech
2009 LSU
2011 SC
2011 Mich State Bowl
2012 Bama SECCG
2013 @Clemson
2013 @AU (prayer at JH)
2013 @ga tech
2016 Tennessee (hail mary)
2017 Bama national title
2018 Bama SECCG
2024 @Bama
I've been to plenty others that had closer final outcomes than some of these, and several that went to OT that didnt' make the list. The ones above weren't just "close games" but had, IMO, some other elements to them that would make them enjoyable to watch to some casual fan in the midwest with no interest in either team.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:32 am to Tarpon08
I've been to so many UK football games and seen us lose in just about every possible way. Honestly, no game sticks out to me. The wins definitely do.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:36 am to Tarpon08
2025 UGA
2015 OU
2021 Ole Miss
2013 UGA
This is probably just recency bias cause theres a ton more. These just come to mind quickly
2015 OU
2021 Ole Miss
2013 UGA
This is probably just recency bias cause theres a ton more. These just come to mind quickly
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:37 am to Tarpon08
1990 Cotton Bowl, back and and forth game but turnovers did us in. 
Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:43 am to Tarpon08
Easily the 1998 SEC championship game. Leading in the 4th quarter and the usually flawless defense allowed two 4th quarter TDs
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Posted on 6/13/26 at 7:59 am to Tarpon08
No doubt for me 05 Texas/OSU. Incredible crowd great game. Legit think OSU outplayed Texas for the middle 40 minutes…but Vince Young was one of a kind legit
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:43 am to Buckeye06
1985
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:48 am to Tarpon08
1979 LSU-USC. Great atmosphere and game. That 79 USC team was the most talent laden I’ve ever seen play in Tiger Stadium.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:56 am to Tarpon08
Kick Six. Greatest game of college football ever played. But seriously, frick that game.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 8:57 am to Tarpon08
Alabama in 2012
I was sitting with the recruits right behind LSU’s bench and it was electric. Then that final drive by Bama happened and they tore our hearts out one by one.
Still one of the best times I’ve had in Tiger Stadium.
I was sitting with the recruits right behind LSU’s bench and it was electric. Then that final drive by Bama happened and they tore our hearts out one by one.
Still one of the best times I’ve had in Tiger Stadium.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:00 am to Tarpon08
2nd and 26.
I wouldn’t say it’s the hardest loss. I was in my late 40s and was more emotionally mature about life and what really matters.
But that was a great game; and I’m glad I was there. I really did leave the Benz thinking that Kirby and crew were on to something bigger.
I wouldn’t say it’s the hardest loss. I was in my late 40s and was more emotionally mature about life and what really matters.
But that was a great game; and I’m glad I was there. I really did leave the Benz thinking that Kirby and crew were on to something bigger.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:00 am to TDsngumbo
The Johnny Football game in Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:02 am to TDsngumbo
1987 LSU vs Ohio State in TS
13-13 but felt like a loss
13-13 but felt like a loss
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:06 am to Tarpon08
It was a great game and amazing atmosphere. Nothing like playing in Death Valley at night with the amount of star power on both teams. For us, season ending was like this:
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:07 am to Tarpon08
quote:
Best Game You Ever Attended That Your Team Lostby
It never happened.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:29 am to Tarpon08
2012 Texas A&M vs. Alabama
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:41 am to Tarpon08
Georgia-State 1982
Televised Nationally by CBS
Two Great RB’s Herschel Walker and Michael Haddix (1983 NFL 1st Rd pick (#8) were on Scott Field that day. Game went back and forth before Georgia took a 29-22 lead in the fourth quarter. State drove down the field late with a chance to tie or possibly win it. However, QB John Bond bobbled a snap and sadly UGA recovered the fumble and subsequently ran out the clock.
Herschel’s longest run from scrimmage was 18 yards. So we did a good job of stopping him. But he ended up with about 40 carries for 215 yards. He was the best RB that I have ever seen in person.
Haddix ran for about a buck fifty in a valiant but losing cause.
Televised Nationally by CBS
Two Great RB’s Herschel Walker and Michael Haddix (1983 NFL 1st Rd pick (#8) were on Scott Field that day. Game went back and forth before Georgia took a 29-22 lead in the fourth quarter. State drove down the field late with a chance to tie or possibly win it. However, QB John Bond bobbled a snap and sadly UGA recovered the fumble and subsequently ran out the clock.
Herschel’s longest run from scrimmage was 18 yards. So we did a good job of stopping him. But he ended up with about 40 carries for 215 yards. He was the best RB that I have ever seen in person.
Haddix ran for about a buck fifty in a valiant but losing cause.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 9:52 am to Buckeye06
Why dont you go to elevenwarrior and stay out of the sec
Posted on 6/13/26 at 10:21 am to LaneKiffinwillsaveus
2001 Auburn game. Sanks stopped at the 1 yard line and time ran out
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