Toughest non-conference game for each SEC football team

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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; The Clemson Tigers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Auburn: Sept. 9 @ Clemson

Not only do the defending national champions play their annual in-state rivalry with South Carolina this season, but they’ll also play the Auburn Tigers for the fifth time in the last eight years.

Clemson has won the previous three in the series, but Auburn played them tough last season in 19-13 loss. Despite losing a lot from the national championship team, including Heisman Trophy finalist Deshaun Watson, this year’s game will be played in Death Valley and Clemson will likely be favored. Going out a limb here, but I’m putting my money on the Tigers in this one.

Auburn leads the all-time series 33-14-2.

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