The SEC has provided its members with the perfect cop-out to suffering a beatdown at the hands of No. 1 Alabama.
On Wednesday, the SEC announced that teams will be assessed a forfeit loss if they are unable to compete in a game this season because of roster limitations brought on by positive COVID-19 tests or quarantines.
Perfect.
On this edition of “SEC Football Unfiltered,” USA TODAY Network hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams embrace using the COVID forfeit as a strategic move.
No need for Tennessee to bother with an annual Third Saturday in October bludgeoning.