The SEC has provided its members with the perfect cop-out to suffering a beatdown at the hands of No. 1 Alabama.

Claim a COVID-19 forfeit.

On Wednesday, the SEC announced that teams will be assessed a forfeit loss if they are unable to compete in a game this season because of roster limitations brought on by positive COVID-19 tests or quarantines.

Perfect.

USA TODAY Network hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams embrace using the COVID forfeit as a strategic move.

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