if we could only win 2 out of our last 3, I think we're better off beating Ark/OM than Bama/OM.
If we knock off Bama/OM, Bama would probably go to the Capital One Bowl assuming they lose to Auburn. That'll put LSU in Cotton Bowl, Ark in Peach, and us in Gator or Music City.
If we knock off Ark/OM, then the winner of the Bama/Auburn game will go to the Title Game, loser will probably go to the Sugar Bowl. LSU would go to Capitol One, MSU to Cotton, and Ark to Peach.
Again, alot of scenerios, but I think MSU is better off beating Arkansas and OM than Bama and OM.