Tennessee land a 2027 cornerback recruit as Preston Glasco verbally commits to Josh Heupel’s program, turning down offers from Alabama and Georgia. The 6‑2, 190‑pound junior from Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., is a 3‑star prospect – the No. 88 cornerback nationally, No. 104 in the Peach State, and ranked 883 overall by 247Sports. Glasco had 21 scholarship offers, including from Florida State and Oklahoma State, but chose the Vols in an all‑SEC final three. His signing brings Tennessee’s 2027 class to 19 pledges, ranked No. 22 nationally.
Week 8 shakes up the SEC as Alabama storms past Texas A&M 31‑20, highlighted by QB Keelon Russell’s 311 passing yards and three TDs. LSU crushes Auburn 38‑17 behind Sam Leavitt’s 388 yards and three touchdowns, while Kentucky dominates Vanderbilt 34‑17 with QB Kenny Minchey’s dual‑threat performance. Texas falls 34‑27 to #19 Ole Miss, and South Carolina upsets #11 Tennessee 27‑24 on LaNorris Sellers’ 210‑yard, three‑score effort. The latest standings put Kentucky (7‑1, 5‑1 SEC) atop the conference, followed by Georgia (6‑1) and Alabama (6‑2). Key standout stats include RB Raleek Brown’s 157 rushing yards for Texas and DB Jelani McDonald’s pick for Ole Miss.
The Midweek Roundabout breaks down the week’s SEC action and Ole Miss’s upcoming schedule. Key matchups include No. 17 Florida vs No. 3 Georgia at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, Mississippi State at No. 11 Texas at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN, and Missouri at Arkansas at 6:45 p.m. on SEC Network. The post also lists Rebel events from Oct. 28‑Nov. 2, covering women’s basketball, volleyball, football, soccer and men’s basketball openers. A brief news flash notes recent Ole Miss men’s basketball recruiting violations—resulting in a one‑week recruiting ban, a $455,000 fine and loss of visits—while highlighting a win over UAB. The author wraps with a game recap, noting Ole Miss’s shaky start against Florida and the importance of upcoming wins for playoff hopes.
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Ohio State heads to Los Angeles for a pivotal Week 9 clash against USC, entering as 6.5‑point favorites for the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The Trojans sit 6‑2, with QB Jayden Maiava throwing for 2,302 yards and 19 TDs, while receivers Kayden Dixon‑Wyatt and Trent Mosley have emerged as key threats. Ohio State’s defense, allowing just 13.4 points per game, dwarfs USC’s 25.0, though USC’s 300‑plus yard passing attack will test the Buckeyes. Analysts Cole and Joey break down how Ohio State can dominate the run, protect its quarterback, and exploit USC’s defensive lapses. The segment also previews other top matchups, including Arizona vs. Texas Tech and Florida vs. Georgia.
In a Halloween‑themed riff, the author likens the fear of the unknown in horror movies to the uncertainty surrounding Mizzou football’s 2026 season. The Tigers sit at 5‑2, with a marquee Top‑20 win and a painful loss to Ole Miss, and face a mixed slate: road games at Arkansas and in Athens, plus tough home matchups against Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma. The piece argues that a three‑loss record could still land the team in the playoff picture, but the unpredictable form of both Mizzou and its opponents—especially Arch Manning’s Georgia and a resurging Kentucky—keeps fans on edge. The article explores whether this chaos makes the season exciting or terrifying.
The latest SEC roundup, titled “The SEC in a Sentence,” reviews each team’s recent fortunes after a chaotic week of games. Alabama fans lament a lackluster win over Texas A&M, while Arkansas rides a one‑game streak into Missouri after a shaky offseason. Auburn’s loss still stings, Florida’s turnover woes continue, and Georgia is urged to steady its play against Auburn. Kentucky’s surprising rise fuels talk of a championship clash with Georgia, and LSU aims to impact the playoff picture after a bye. Ole Miss, now 5‑2, emerges as a CFP contender amid conference parity. South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt each face their own uncertainties, highlighted by Arch Manning’s heroics and missteps for Texas.
PFF's college football Top 25 rankings entering Week 9 of the 2026 season feature Miami at No. 1, followed by Ohio State and Georgia. BYU and Texas Tech fall after Week 8 upsets, while Wisconsin, Boise State and New Mexico enter the rankings.
Georgia and Ole Miss clash on Nov. 7 in Oxford, now the marquee 7:30 p.m. ET game on ABC after a tumultuous SEC week that saw Georgia stumble against Auburn and Ole Miss lose to Florida. Coach Kirby Smart praised Florida OC Buster Faulkner, while UF’s Jon Sumrall remains tight‑lipped on the starting QB—whether it’s the dual‑threat Aaron Philo or veteran Trammel Jones. Ole Miss will also be without RB Kewan Lacy, sidelined with a shoulder dislocation, and Florida’s top receiver Vernon Brown III returns after a three‑game absence, posing a fresh challenge for the Bulldogs’ defense. The preview weighs the impact of these variables on a game that has regained early‑season intrigue.
Week 8 of the college football season erupts with four top‑11 AP teams losing, deepening the playoff scramble. Black Shoe Diaries’ bracketology now lists Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Utah as the P4 champions, with Boise State leading the G6 race. At‑large contenders include Indiana, Notre Dame, UCLA, BYU, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas, while teams like Ole Miss and LSU hover on the outside. Notable shifts: James Madison slips in the G6 race after a loss; Kentucky climbs three spots after beating Vanderbilt; BYU’s 39‑31 defeat at UCF hurts its margin, though its win over Notre Dame remains crucial. The Big Ten sits in chaos, and Wake Forest quietly emerges as a potential at‑large.
Georgia climbs to #3 in the AP Poll despite a bye week, setting up a #3 vs. #17 showdown with Florida in the upcoming ‘Cocktail Party.’ The week’s rankings also introduce #25 Wisconsin while dropping #15 Iowa. Notable matchups include #22 Arizona at #13 Texas Tech, and Oregon, still favorite despite firing its OC, faces Northwestern in a potential upset. The poll list highlights powerhouses like Miami, Ohio State, and Alabama, giving fans a quick snapshot of week‑9 college football stakes.
After a week’s break, the College Football Playoff picture sharpens, with early favorites like USC, Oklahoma and Oregon fading while real contenders such as Kentucky emerge. Missouri’s Tigers sit at a near‑10‑point road favorite but have yet to prove themselves away from Memorial Stadium, and the next six weeks will test them against three top‑15 foes and a rivalry in Fayetteville. Key SEC matchups for Week 9 include Auburn at No. 12 Ole Miss (-12.5), No. 20 Florida at No. 3 Georgia (-10.5), South Carolina at Oklahoma (-3.5), Mississippi State at No. 11 Texas (-20.5) and No. 23 Missouri at Arkansas (-9.5). Odds are subject to change.
For the first time since 1995, the rivalry moves out of Jacksonville while Everbank Stadium is renovated — this year's game is in Atlanta. Get all the information you need about tickets, parking, stadium policies, and much more with our Gameday Central page.
Georgia fans face a quirky five‑week stretch to the postseason, highlighted by a neutral‑site Georgia‑Florida showdown at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium and looming SEC matchups against South Carolina, Ole Miss and Clemson. columnist notes the chaotic 2026 season could eclipse 2007, warns against costly mistakes like Tennessee’s reversed touchdowns, and speculates on CFP seed possibilities ranging from a Chick‑fil‑A quarterfinal to a Rose, Fiesta or Cotton bowl. He also tosses in a nod to potential underdog Indiana in the opening round.
After another weekend of big losses in the Coaches Poll Top 25, what happens to the top ten now? Here's our Week 9 prediction of what the new rankings will be.
After opening the campaign with five wins, Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama suffered back-to-back losses to Georgia and Tennessee. With Texas A&M arriving in Tuscaloosa for Week 8, the Tide has a chance to get some momentum against a struggling Aggies team. However, DeBoer’s defense will be without a key player for the matchup. According to Alabama […]
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Georgia walked into Sanford Stadium last Saturday ranked No. 1 and heavily favored, but walked out with its first loss since the Sugar Bowl. Unranked Auburn won 27-24 on a 34-yard field goal by Alex McPherson, ending Georgia’s 53-game winning streak against unranked opponents. For Bulldogs fans, it felt different, and now, that loss has […]
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Auburn is coming off the stunning upset over Georgia in Week 7, and the Tigers have named their captains for Saturday's game against LSU.
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The latest Tiger Tales roundup highlights LSU's high‑stakes weekend as both the football and women's basketball programs ride momentum. After a dominant 159‑31 win by LSU women's basketball, the Tigers face a critical matchup against Auburn, whose upset over Georgia could sway LSU's fortunes. Coach Lane Kiffin weighs the impact of Auburn's surge, warning that a loss could spell a catastrophic weekend for LSU. The preview also notes former star Angel Reese leading the Dream to a Game 3 WNBA Finals victory, underscoring LSU’s continued influence in college and pro sports.
Marcus Stokes ignites Memphis’ offense, leading the Tigers to a 41-34 overtime win over East Carolina on Oct. 22, 2026. After trailing 16-3 at halftime, Memphis scores 31 unanswered points, with Stokes throwing for 320 yards, three TD passes and rushing for two more. Key plays include a 59-yard TD to Jermane Hayes, a late rush TD by Stokes, and a decisive QB keeper in OT. The victory snaps a four‑game losing streak to ECU, marks Memphis’ first win over the Pirates since 2018, and extends the Tigers’ bowl‑eligibility streak to 13 seasons (now 6‑2, 3‑1 American).
No. 15/12 Georgia vs. No. 5/4 Tennessee, #18/15 Alabama, #17/19 Auburn
Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's impressions of Alabama and Georgia after seeing both teams live over the weekend.