In the era of the College Football Playoff, one loss won’t ruin your season.
But go on a bad run, and you’re done.
With that in mind, we’re examining the most challenging stretches of games for all 14 teams in the SEC.
First up in our series is Alabama.
Toughest stretch: Sept. 23-Oct. 21
Alabama’s early nonconference slate is nothing to sneeze at. Opening with Florida State is one of the most challenging Week 1 games in all of college football. And while Fresno State and Colorado State aren’t Goliaths in the sport, they’re not cupcakes either.