For most teams eight-win seasons are just fine. Maybe it’s nothing to get amped about, but it’s not a cause for grave concern either.

At LSU, eight wins brings on all manner of consternation. Because in the Nick Saban/Les Miles era, Tigers fans have grown intolerant of five losses in a single season. Last year was just the third time in the 2000s that LSU has lost that many, and the first time since 2009 that the Tigers failed to win double-digit games.

The schedule won’t do them any favors in 2015 — but in the SEC West, such is life. Assuming the quarterback play is serviceable, which would be an improvement, LSU should still have enough talent to contend at the top of the division.

Here’s a breakdown of the Tigers’ history against every opponent on this year’s schedule.

2015 record according to history: 7-2-3*
Most unfamiliar opponent: McNeese State, Eastern Michigan
Most familiar opponent: Mississippi State
Most lopsided series: vs. South Carolina

*Based on which team holds an all-time series advantage.

Sept. 5 vs. McNeese State: The Tigers will open the season by taking on fellow South Louisiana school McNeese State for the first time. The Cowboys have fielded respectable FCS teams in recent years and gave Nebraska a legitimate scare in last year’s season opener. That and the geographic proximity should be enough to keep LSU sharp in this one.

Series history: First meeting

Sept. 12 at Mississippi State: Last year’s win was the Bulldogs’ first in the series since 1999, and it set the table for both teams’ divergent paths. LSU will aim to return the favor this year with a win on the road to open conference play.

Series history: LSU leads, 69-36-3

Sept. 19 vs. Auburn: Assuming things go well in Starkville, the Tigers would like nothing better than continuing the payback trend against visiting Auburn. Last year on the Plains, Auburn rolled to a lopsided win in Brandon Harris’ only start, snapping a run of three straight victories in the series for LSU.

Series history: LSU leads, 27-21-1

Sept. 26 at Syracuse: This will be LSU’s first visit to the Carrier Dome, but the Tigers have played the Orange twice before, most recently taking a 23-10 win in the 1989 Hall of Fame Bowl. Not much is expected out of Syracuse this year; the Orange were picked sixth out of seven teams in the ACC’s Atlantic Division by the conference media.

Series history: Tied, 1-1

Oct. 3 vs. Eastern Michigan: The Eagles are coming off three straight 2-10 seasons. It’s hard to imagine the Eastern Michigan faithful have high hopes for an upset in their first trip to Baton Rouge.

Series history: First meeting

Oct. 10 at South Carolina: These infrequent foes have met just seven times since South Carolina joined the conference more than two decades ago. In that span, the Gamecocks have managed just one win (1994) and one tie (’95). The last meeting came in 2012, with LSU taking a 23-21 win.

Series history: LSU leads, 17-2-1

Oct. 17 vs. Florida: The Tigers and Gators have played every year since 1971. Outside of Florida’s Spurrier-era dominance, the games have been evenly matched. LSU won last season, 30-27, and will be looking for its first three-game streak since taking four straight from 1977-80.

Series history: Florida leads, 31-27-3

Oct. 24 vs. Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers haven’t had a losing season since 2010, hovering at 7 or 8 wins each year. Last season Western Kentucky boasted one of the country’s most prolific offenses, scoring 44.4 points per game. Western Kentucky is just 2-14 all-time against the SEC, beating Kentucky twice. LSU won the only previous meeting 42-9 in 2011.

Series history: LSU leads, 1-0

Nov. 7 at Alabama: Last year’s 20-13 overtime loss to the Tide was a heartbreaker and gave Alabama a four-game winning streak in the series. The Tigers’ last beat Alabama, 9-6, during the 2011 regular-season showdown.

Series history: Alabama leads, 49-25-5

Nov. 14 vs. Arkansas: Those familiar with the Battle for the Boot know it’s typically a nail-biter. Eight of the last 10 meetings were decided by eight points or less. Last year’s 17-0 loss to Arkansas was an outlier, the first time the Tigers have been shut out in a regular season game since 2002.

Series history: LSU leads, 37-21-2

Nov. 21 at Ole Miss: The Tigers won in a slugfest last year, taking out the third-ranked Rebels, 10-7, with a touchdown pass deep into the fourth quarter. LSU lost, 27-24, in its last trip to Oxford in 2013.

Series history: LSU leads, 59-39-4

Nov. 28 vs. Texas A&M: LSU is 4-0 against the Aggies since the series was re-initiated by the 2011 Cotton Bowl and Texas A&M’s move into the conference. Last year’s 23-17 win in College Station was powered by 146 rushing yards from Leonard Fournette.

Series history: LSU leads, 30-20-3