SEC fans coping with the summer-slump countdown to the start of college football season, rejoice.

A new video featuring Auburn's golden eagle, "Nova," and the rest of the SEC's live animal mascots is making the rounds and it's pretty darn adorable.

Opening with Mississippi State's beloved bulldog, "Bully," and closing with "Smokey," Tennessee's bluetick coonhound, the 30-second montage of the SEC's animals on game day is a fitting preview to get fans hyped for the upcoming season.

Of course, it also stands to reignite debate among fans who prefer live mascots, especially those chomping at the bit to confront the elephant (or tiger) in the room.

When it comes to SEC game-day atmosphere, do you prefer live mascots over costumed characters?