SEC Round-up
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SEC Round-Up: Plenty of potential for chaos to shake up playoff picture
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
The college football season is already in week 10, which means remaining games are becoming more and more crucial for teams with college football playoff hopes. But with plenty of room for potential chaos, the playoff committee could end up being in a tough spot.
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SEC Round-Up: Quarterback aside, efficiency crucial for Gators against Bulldogs
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
The Florida Gators face a tall task this weekend in Jacksonville as they square off against top-ranked rival Georgia. Dan Mullen will need to make a decision about who to start at QB, but the Gators will need to produce impressive numbers to stand a chance against the Dawg's D.
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SEC Round-Up: Can Tennessee reignite the 'Third Saturday in October' rivalry?
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Many historic rivalries in college football have been one-sided as of late, and this includes the 'Third Saturday in October' rivalry between Tennessee and Alabama. The Tide have won 14 straight, and it will take a lot from Josh Heupel and the Vols to make it competitive this year.
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SEC Round-Up: Grudge match teed up as Kiffin returns to Knoxville
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Years after leaving Tennessee as the ultimate villain, Lane Kiffin will once again be a head coach in Neyland Stadium, this time trying to settle an old score from the visitor's sideline.
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SEC Round-Up: Wildcats making a strong case for being SEC's third-best
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
The two teams in the SEC — and most likely the country — that have stood far and above the rest so far this season are Georgia and Alabama. But as the only other undefeated team in the SEC, the Kentucky Wildcats have exceeded expectations and are continuing to impress.
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SEC Round-Up: Kiffin's Rebels could flip SEC, Heisman races with win in Tuscaloosa
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels will travel to Tuscaloosa on Saturday looking for a statement win over the No. 1 ranked Crimson Tide. Kiffin will try to become the first former assistant of Nick Saban to defeat his former boss on the gridiron.
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SEC Round-Up: The Tide look vulnerable, but can anyone stop Saban?
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
After a hard-fought win at the Swamp over Florida, college football fans and media alike are keeping a close eye on the vulnerability of the Crimson Tide. While Saban and Co. don't look as dominant as last year's championship team, they still have all the tools capable to win the SEC.
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SEC Round-Up: Piling up points, is Auburn a freight train or a fraud?
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Olin Buchanan takes his weekly look around the Southeastern Conference, taking note of who's hot, who's not, who to watch and more. This week he takes a closer look at the Auburn Tigers, who have started hot but still have plenty to prove under Bryan Harsin.
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SEC Round-Up: Pressure mounting for Ed O after another disappointing opener
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Following a disappointing loss to UCLA in the season opener, LSU faithful are left wondering if the Tigers' season will be as much of a letdown as the previous. And with five ranked opponents still on the schedule, it is starting to look like Ed O will have to coach for his job.
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SEC Round-Up: Undeterred by pundits, Fisher and A&M remain future-focused
3 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Just before College Football gets underway on Saturday, the news dropped that Texas A&M is extending Jimbo Fisher's contract. While much of the mainstream media pokes fun at the decision, the impact Fisher is making and already has made at A&M tells a different story.
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SEC Round-Up: Numerous Aggies deserving of all-conference honors
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
It seems as if every year, many Aggies are snubbed from all-conference honors by the Southeastern Conference media and coaches. With Texas A&M ranked fifth and knocking on the doorstep of the playoff, that should change this season.
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SEC Round-Up: Self-imposed bowl ban latest example of LSU's tailspin
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
One year after winning the national championship, LSU is likely to finish 3-7. With poor results on the field, star players opting out and off-field allegations arising, Ed Orgeron's program has had a 2020 season to forget.
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SEC Round-Up: Sankey, SEC not bending rules while ACC, Big Ten make changes
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
While other conferences are exploring possible changes in their policies to create easier paths to the College Football Playoff for their members, the Southeastern Conference seems to be set on playing the entirety of its previously agreed-upon 10-game schedule for all teams.
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SEC Round-Up: LSU must upset Hogs to avoid record lows for defending champs
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
LSU is a far cry from the 2019 national champion Tigers that steamrolled their way to a title. This year, the Tigers are in danger of setting a record for the fewest wins following a championship and to avoid doing so, they must upset the... Arkansas Razorbacks.
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SEC Round-Up: Coaches could be saved by COVID-19 cost-cutting measures
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
The coaching carousel could be less crowded at season's end as programs across the country look to save some money by not paying outrageous buy-outs. Four head coaches in the SEC could retain their jobs thanks to such cost-cutting measures.
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SEC Round-Up: LSU, Auburn meet as unranked teams for first time since 1999
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
The LSU-Auburn football rivalry has long been one of the most tightly contested battles in the SEC with each program being highly ranked over the last 20 years. This year's battle should also be a close one, but this time it's because both sides come into the matchup struggling.
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SEC Round-Up: Quarterback questions quickly growing around the league
4 yr ago by Richard Zane
Passing offenses are experiencing more success than ever in the Southeastern Conference, but there are a handful of programs that can't seem to get it going through the air. A few teams might be looking to make a change at quarterback before long.
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SEC Round-Up: Alabama-Georiga could confirm long-term shifts in SEC
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
When Alabama's high-powered offense meets up with Georgia's stout defense on Saturday, it could determine the future of offense vs. defense in the Southeastern Conference. It's an interesting matchup between two teams featuring contrasting styles.
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SEC Round-Up: Time to find out if the Tennessee Volunteers are indeed 'back'
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Tennessee has won eight consecutive games, but the Vols will be tested against No. 3 Georgia this weekend in Athens. Should the Volunteers come out victorious on Saturday, there might be some truth to UT being a contender once again.
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SEC Round-Up: Don't expect big passing performances to fade anytime soon
4 yr ago by Olin Buchanan
Mississippi State's KJ Costello and Florida's Kyle Trask put on quite the impressive passing displays in week one, but despite some more potent offenses in the Southeastern Conference this year, the league will still be won in the trenches.
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