There have been better days for the SEC.
The nation's strongest conference — uh, we think — had a pretty miserable Saturday, starting with No.1 Alabama's sweat-inducing close shave as a huge favorite against No. 22 Texas.
While the Crimson Tide survived, 20-19, the narrow win raises some questions marks about the team's place atop the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.
At least Alabama escaped what would've been a dreadful loss.
No. 6 Texas A&M lost 17-14 to Appalachian State, sending the Aggies tumbling in the early Bowl Subdivision pecking order and reinforcing something every Power Five program should tattoo on their forehead: Don't schedule the Mountaineers — not at home, not away, not ever.