The SEC usually has some of the nation's toughest schedules. With trips to rowdy venues such as Death Valley, Kyle Field and Neyland Stadium, as well as matchups with respectable non-conference opponents, SEC teams have to earn every win.
This year is no exception. The West may be as good as it has ever been, and some familiar teams in the East seem to back on the map. Every team has a tough road, but some are worse than others.
Here is a ranking of the SEC's schedules from most difficult to "easiest."
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