There’s no such thing as an easy SEC schedule, but it’s certainly true that some are easier than others.
Both Alabama and Georgia will typically have an easier conference schedule than the rest of the conference due to the fact that, well, they don’t play themselves. Now when you look at, say, Mississippi State for example, the poor Bulldogs not only have to play their regular SEC West schedule which obviously includes Alabama, but they also get to play Georgia.
There’s the out-of-conference matchups as well. South Carolina has the toughest of anyone in the SEC this year – a visit to Clemson to close out the season. Alabama plays Texas which is a game that will receive a ton of hype just for the Tide to beat the Longhorns by four touchdowns. And there’s Georgia vs. Oregon, but I’m not so sure how exciting that one will be. Oregon only ranks No. 23 in ESPN’s preseason FPI rankings.
Auburn’s schedule is no joke with games against Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M and a non-conference battle with Penn State. Props to the Tigers for scheduling the Nittany Lions on top of its already tough schedule, but also…uhmmm…there goes Auburn’s 2022 season.
Here’s a look at every SEC team’s 2022 schedule, ranked from easiest to hardest.