I agree and I'm not sure why they want to shorten the season or have 'conference only' games. Not sure how the risk of infection is any greater at an SEC game then at a non conference game. Either have them all or don't have any, which would suck.
Different conferences have different pocket books, some schools cannot test as much as a lsu. So bigger chance of a spread. Then your entire offensive line is out. But it's money, no fans, they don't want to pay for the win.
LSU is supposed to play Nicholls this year, for the first time ever. Losing that payday will be a major blow to Nicholls' bottom line if that game is cut. I'm sure a lot of schools at that level are in the same boat.