The best nonconference SEC games in 2015

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While the SEC itself is going to be a juggernaut this season, there are a handful of fascinating nonconference games on the schedule as well, including some that might very well have national title implications.

The folks at Saturday Down South put together a list of the best of those nonconference games; check it out below and share your thoughts.

5. Georgia at Georgia Tech

The rivalry dubbed "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate"  will be renewed on Nov. 28 in Atlanta. The Bulldogs will be looking to avenge last season's overtime loss to the Yellow Jackets. Georgia won in double overtime in its last visit to Georgia Tech in 2013. 

4. Auburn vs. Louisville

On Sept. 5, in the season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Class in Atlanta, Auburn will take on a tough Louisville squad that won nine games in 2014. This will mark the first meeting between the schools since 1974.  

3. Texas A&M vs. Arizona State

In another season-opening matchup, this one between two potent, high-flying offenses, Kevin Sumlin's Aggies will meet Todd Graham's Sun Devils in a neutral-site game in Houston. This is the first matchup ever between the two schools and is likely to produce some fireworks, as the two put up a combined 72.1 points per game in 2014. 

2. Tennessee vs. Oklahoma 

The Volunteers won't have to wait long to try to avenge their 2014 loss to the Sooners, as they will meet at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 12. Tennessee was clearly overmatched last year in a 34-10 loss, but a win in this year's affair against what should be a typically strong Oklahoma team would give a much-needed early-season boost to Butch Jones and his squad.

1. Alabama vs. Wisconsin

Perhaps the biggest, most intriguing nonconference game on the entire 2015 schedule is set for kickoff on Sept. 5, when the Crimson Tide will take on the Badgers in the Kickoff Classic in Arlington, Texas. This will be just the second matchup between the schools, with the only other taking place in 1928, a 15-0 win for Wisconsin.

(h/t Saturday Down South)

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