re: Does anyone else think the LSU/Bama rivalry feels forced?

Not at all. The game usually carries a lot of weight. Notice how both teams schedule their bye weeks for this game. That's mutual respect. Not forcing anything. They know the stakes.

Now,anything related to A&M is a joke because there is usually nothing at stake. You're eternal punkass people with nothing to back it up.

76-37-5 to Texas
30-20-3 to LSU

Congrats on backing your way into the #25 ranking this week, chumps!