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Fans around the country labeling SEC overrated after lackluster Saturday

Published: Sep 12, 2015 · 10:05 PM EDT

After going 12-1 against non-conference opponents during Week 1, the SEC didn’t respond too well Saturday.

No. 18 Arkansas lost to Toledo at home, and No. 23 Tennessee also lost at home to No. 19 Oklahoma. No. 6 Auburn nearly became the biggest upset in the country; however, the Tigers held on against FCS Jacksonville State. Florida is having a tough time against East Carolina, and Missouri is in the midst of a dog fight against Arkansas State.

So, whenever the SEC struggles, fans and pundits across the country take the opportunity to label the conference overrated.

Really hard to make the "BEST from top to bottom" claim when you step out of the conf and lose to Toledo (at home) and need OT to beat JVST.

— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) September 13, 2015

Toledo, Jacksonville St., Arkansas St., East Carolina all think #SEC may be a tad overrated this year.

— Marty Simpson (@martysimpson) September 13, 2015

After this weekend, the #SEC has proven to be overrated. Even the wins were not impressive.

— Stand Strong (@Keene44) September 13, 2015

Arkansas loses to Toledo, Auburn nearly loses to Jacksonville St. Superior conference my fanny! #SEC

— Matt Garrison (@NEOilers84) September 13, 2015

Let's see if other conferences can get some teams ranked and this false image of the #SEC goes away

— CGent (@CGent50) September 13, 2015

You guys really don’t need us anymore. #SEC exposing itself voluntarily now. The truth is arrived. We’re white noise. http://t.co/5UAlQRMBTd

— SEC Exposed (@SEC_Exposed) September 13, 2015

Quite a few overrated teams in the #SEC… I'm just saying

— Chris Dunlap (@Cdunlapgo) September 13, 2015

Auburn squeaks out a victory over mighty Jax St, Arkansas loses to Toledo, and Mizzou is losing to Ark St. The "dominant" #SEC. #OVERRATED

— Craig Belliston (@CraigBelliston) September 13, 2015

And Arkansas State who USC beat 55-6 is beating…. Another SEC team in Missouri. 😂😂 #overrated #SEC

— Ben Graham (@b_graham26) September 13, 2015

If #Tennessee blows this game with 10 mins left, people have at least an argument to say the #SEC is overrated

— Cole Thompson (@ColeThompson32) September 13, 2015

#SEC=Overrated https://t.co/MlnBU54TWz

— Mark Thelen (@Thelen_Mark) September 13, 2015

#SEC over rated. Again.

— Joe LeGrand (@jalegrand) September 13, 2015

3 overrated teams from the mighty #SEC having major difficulties against weak teams #Auburn #Arkansas #Mizzou

— William Turton (@TurtonWilliam) September 13, 2015

I think the #SEC is the best overall conference but that doesn't mean they are not overrated in the rankings. #BuckeyeNation

— Dominick McAllister (@DominickM89) September 13, 2015

So what have we learned about college football today? The #SEC is vastly overrated. Don't have the BCS to save you now —

— Cemdot Wonderlick (@IBreatheWonder) September 13, 2015

#SEC so strong. #Overrated

— JB (@Heisman9) September 13, 2015

#SEC is overrated. https://t.co/PswEv0jWB5

— MJ (@mjfadeaway224) September 13, 2015

Many #SEC teams continue to struggle when they aren't beating up on each other. #OverRated #Auburn #Arkansas

— Derrick Pentico (@D_Pentico13) September 13, 2015