In 2019, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask started his first game since the eighth grade. In 2020, through six games Trask leads the SEC in passing yards and touchdowns, keeping pace with Joe Burrow’s magical season from a year ago. Trask’s astronomical rise is straight out of the storybooks. Infamously, Trask …
Read More »All Around the SEC: Week 8
Week 8 of college football saw just four SEC matchups. Alabama vs. Tennessee: Junior Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had a shocking injury on the opening kickoff. Waddle injured his ankle and may miss the rest season. Alabama head coach Nick Saban compares the injury to that of former Alabama …
Read More »Alabama vs. Tennessee Preview
It’s the third Saturday in October–except on the fourth Saturday. The Alabama Crimson Tide hit the road to take on the Tenessee Volunteers. For the past 13 years, the Crimson Tide have beaten the Volunteers every October and are looking to extend that streak 14. Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) Head …
Read More »SEC Fines Three Schools for Breaking COVID-19 Protocols
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey wasn’t bluffing when he threatened to penalize schools for violating COVID-19 protocols. Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas A&M were all fined $100,000 for failing to adhere to the conference’s mask-wearing regulations during game day, according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger and Stadium’s Brett McMurphy. ESPN reported …
Read More »Mullen turning attention to Gamecocks
After a 51 to 35 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday, Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen is already turning attention to this week’s opponent. The Florida Gators open their home schedule this upcoming Saturday when they welcome South Carolina to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Improving on defense For most …
Read More »Centralized Conference Realignment
How many different ways has it been said that this year has been a dumpster fire? For college athletics, the chaos of 2020 has unearthed deep cracks in a system of dysfunctional leadership divided by geography, politics, and mixed messaging. A single multi-billion dollar business in which a multitude of …
Read More »SEC mourns the loss of Johnny Majors
SEC fans across the country are mourning the death of University of Tennessee football coaching legend, Johnny Majors. Majors passed away early Wednesday at his home in Knoxville, according to his wife. He was 85. He was the second SEC legend to die this week, as Auburn coach Pat Dye …
Read More »Ex-NFL QB Jon Kitna’s son, Jalen, commits to Florida
Quarterback Jalen Kitna, son of former NFL QB Jon Kitna, committed to Florida on Tuesday choosing the Gators over Tennessee and others. Who is Kitna? Kitna is the 17th member of the Gators’ 2021 recruiting class which 247Sports ranks sixth in the country. https://twitter.com/KitnaJalen/status/1265319583826788352 He is 6-foot-4-inch, 200-pound, pro-style QB …
Read More »Preview: UAB vs. Tennessee
Tennessee will welcome the UAB Blazers to Neyland Stadium for their 96th homecoming game in team history on Saturday. The Volunteers are 73-19-3 all-time on homecoming and are looking to better that record against their final non-conference opponent of the year. Tennessee (3-5, 2-3 SEC) is coming off of a …
Read More »Mississippi State – Auburn Preview
New matchup, same dog fight. Saturday’s 7 p.m. matchup between Mississippi State (3-1) and No. 7 Auburn (4-0) will be the 93rd overall meeting between the two teams. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn made sure to point out the battles Auburn has been through with Mississippi State over the years. …
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