I know it’s strange, but I’m a Tennessee fan that roots for Alabama when they aren’t playing the Vols...
I'm a proximity rooter....who ever is closer to me, gets my cheers.
I will root for Clemson over Ohio just because Clemson is in South Carolina. We beat Clemson last year for the national championship. They were a tough opponent.
Not strange at all. I root for every SEC team to beat any other team, especially those from another conference, as long as they are not playing the
LLLLSSSSUUUU TIGARS!! Hold That Tiger, Hold That Tiger, Hold That Tiger, etc.
Unique among college football fans, SEC fans put loyalty to conference over any individual rivalry.