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Alabama Football: What team is second-best in SEC and why it matters

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Alabama Football: With an off-week, we’re wondering who is the SEC’s second-best team and why that matters to the Crimson Tide.

For the Alabama football team, an off-week was much needed. A relatively light week so far and some additional time off on the weekend will provide rest and healing. Game prep for LSU begins on Thursday. For the first time in years, the game does not loom as one of the most important of the season.

Speaking of the Bengal Tigers, some college football observers question if LSU gave up against Auburn.