As the SEC mandate to face at least one power-conference foe every year kicks in, the Auburn Tigers are willing to play anyone in the country.

Athletic director Jay Jacobs said as much Friday.

It seems almost like a WCW-style edict: whomever dares to challenge us, we’ll play (and, the implication is, beat).

After beating a very good Kansas State team on the road in ’14, Auburn faces Louisville in a neutral-site game (in Atlanta) to open the ’15 season, and is slated to face Clemson (’16/’17) as well as Cal (’20/’21) in coming seasons.

So, if Auburn is willing to play anyone in the country, what matchups would you like to see?

Here’s a few that come to mind immediately.

Auburn vs. Michigan: The Tigers’ all-world challenge seems bombastic. Who else do we know who has issued similar rhetoric of late? Oh. Right. Jim Harbaugh. If Harbaugh is so intent on matching the SEC in recruiting and in the media, why not give him an opportunity to prove it on the field as well?

Auburn vs. Baylor: Especially relative to talent and tradition, the Bears may be the most efficient offense in all of FBS. Coach Art Briles isn’t afraid for his quarterback to throw so much that his arm falls off. Meanwhile, Auburn has excelled the last two years by running the read option, even leading the nation in rushing in ’13. Who wouldn’t want to watch a matchup of two different, but equally outstanding, offenses?

Auburn vs. Oregon: You don’t think the Ducks would turn down an opportunity to avenge their 2011 BCS National Championship loss to the Tigers, do you? Not only would this game pit two of the best programs in college football, but it would have everyone from the common fan to the geekiest NFL offensive assistant drooling over the schemes, formations and points.

Auburn vs. Ohio State: If Gus Malzahn continues to perform well as a head coach, he’ll ascend to the reputation of one of the best in the country within the next few years. Considering the earliest possible matchup between these two programs would come in 2020 — and more likely in 2024 — who knows if Malzahn and Urban Meyer will be coaching the Tigers and Buckeyes, respectively. But I’d like to see those two scheme head-to-head.