LSU lost its prior game to Auburn, a 24-17 heartbreaker to a team that would not lose a game.

But LSU was still 7-1 and right after playing one team from Alabama, they had to play the other Alabama school, also 7-1 and ranked 5th in the country.

Not to mention, still the defending national champion. CBS moved the game to a midday start and we braced ourselves for the onslaught.