Alabama doesn’t just make things difficult for Auburn.
The Crimson Tide’s success affects all teams in the SEC, especially the West Division.
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Especially LSU.
Les Miles took the Tigers to the 2007 BCS title. They played for it again in 2011, losing to Alabama. In fact, LSU hasn’t beaten Alabama since its 9-6 regular season victory in 2011. Five consecutive victories for Alabama and look where it’s gotten LSU.
Despite a 78-26 record since that 2007 title — and no worse than an 8-5 record in any season — Les Miles was almost fired.