_Tiebreaker Scenarios Emerge as Race to Atlanta Tightens_

“This is one of the craziest races we’ve seen in the SEC in recent years,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “The implications for the College Football Playoff are massive, and every game from here on out is going to be critical.”

The Crimson Tide and the Tigers both improved to 8-1 in SEC play with wins over Ole Miss and Arkansas, respectively. Meanwhile, the Rebels rallied for a come-from-behind victory over Texas A&M to match that record.

If Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss all finish 8-1 in SEC play, the following tiebreaker scenarios will be used to determine the SEC West champion:

In addition to the three-way tie in the SEC West, the crossover game between LSU and Alabama on November 5th could have major implications for the SEC Championship race. If LSU defeats Alabama, the Tigers will clinch the SEC West title and earn a berth in the SEC Championship Game. However, if Alabama wins, the Crimson Tide will be one game behind LSU in the standings and would need to win out and hope for LSU to lose one more game.

SEC fans and analysts have been buzzing about the championship race on social media and sports talk radio. Many have expressed excitement about the potential for a three-way tiebreaker, while others have expressed concern about the possibility of Alabama missing out on the SEC Championship Game.

“I’ve never seen a finish like this in the SEC before,” said ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit. “It’s going to be absolutely wild.”

Alabama and Ole Miss will face off in a pivotal matchup on November 12th, while LSU has a bye week. The Tigers will then face Texas A&M on November 19th, while Alabama will host Austin Peay. The final week of the regular season will feature the annual Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn, as well as LSU’s rivalry game against Texas.