I wouldn't go that far. But i think it is a stepping stone game. Would go a long way toward moving us to the upper division rather than a .500ish also-ran.
I guess I shouldn't call it a must win since a loss wouldn't eliminate them, but losing to Auburn at this point would be a major setback for tourney hopes. The margin for error is small.
Agreed. It approaches must win. But it would certainly be within realm of possibility to rattle off 3 wins in a row after this. That's why i don't think they absolutely need it, but pretty dang close. They just need wins.