The Game Haus releases its November 1 College Football Playoff bracketology, highlighting the current first‑round byes and hosts. Miami (8‑0) and Georgia (7‑1) lead the byes, with UCLA, Utah and Indiana also in the mix. BYU, Notre Dame, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Boise State round out the top 12, each with key wins and upcoming matchups noted. Notable games include Miami at Notre Dame, Georgia at Ole Miss, and Utah versus BYU. The list also flags LSU and other teams on the bubble as the CFP committee weighs strength of record and eye‑test factors.
Week 9 saw a handful of headline upsets, highlighted by No. 2 Ohio State’s 30-18 loss at USC and Oregon’s 36-24 win over No. 20 Northwestern. The SEC Power Rankings for Week 10 follow, keeping Georgia (7‑1, 5‑1) at No. 1 after a dominant 27-8 victory over Florida, and Kentucky (7‑1, 5‑1) at No. 2 as it prepares for a road clash with Tennessee. LSU (6‑2, 3‑2) holds the No. 3 spot despite losses to Ole Miss and Kentucky, while Texas (6‑2, 3‑2) drops to No. 4 after mixed results. The preview outlines each team’s recent performance, upcoming challenges, and what they must do to stay in the SEC race.
Auburn (4-3) hosts No. 12 Ole Miss (5-2) at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, kicking off at 12:45 PM ET on the SEC Network with a Fubo live‑stream option. The Tigers aim to rebound from a 38‑17 loss to LSU, where QB Byrum Brown threw for 160 yards and a rushing TD. Ole Miss looks to shake off a 34‑27 defeat at Texas, highlighted by QB Trinidad Chambliss’s 250 passing yards and two TDs to Horatio Fields. Both teams enter the matchup seeking to improve their SEC records.
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Perhaps LSU football coach Lane Kiffin and general manager Billy Glasscock need to review future transfer portal targets’ previous contracts with their previous schools, or at least ask if [...]
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With LSU on a bye, Week 9’s non‑Tigers games take center stage. The opening SEC showdown pits Auburn against Ole Miss at 11:45 AM on SEC Network, where Auburn seeks revenge after toppling No. 1 Georgia and Ole Miss fights to stay alive. At 2:30 PM on CBS, Minnesota travels to Indiana, aiming to continue its spoiler streak against a struggling Hoosiers squad. The marquee matchup at 2:30 PM on ABC features underdog Florida versus Georgia, as the Gators look to leverage a more diverse passing attack after a series of upsets, while Georgia scrambles to bounce back from a loss to Auburn. These games could reshape SEC rankings and impact LSU’s national standing.
In the latest ATVS Reacts poll, 43% of voters name LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt as the team's mid‑season MVP. Leavitt has logged 2,173 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and a 70.3% completion rate over eight games, cementing his role as the Tigers' offensive catalyst. As LSU heads into the crucial SEC stretch, the junior QB aims to sustain his playmaking to keep LSU in the CFP race.
Brian Kelly, fresh off his 2025 dismissal from LSU, spends his first post‑coaching season as a CBS and College Sports Radio analyst. He says the role fills a gap, letting him interact with players and coaches, but stresses the gig isn’t a permanent retirement from the sidelines. Kelly admits he still loves developing young men and wouldn’t rule out a return if the right coaching opportunity—like rumored ties to Maryland, Rutgers or NC State—appears. He also reflects on LSU’s unmet championship expectations and notes Lane Kiffin inherits the same pressure.
Lane Kiffin knew the comparisons were coming the moment he left Ole Miss for LSU. A seven-year, $91 million contract, one of the highest-profile coaching moves in college football, guaranteed that every result in Baton Rouge would be measured against what he left behind in Oxford. But nearly a full season into the move, Kiffin […]
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Ole Miss faces Auburn Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:45 a.m. CT in Oxford’s Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels, now 5‑1 when ranked higher, look to extend a two‑game winning streak against the Tigers, who lead the all‑time series 35‑12. Auburn, fresh off an upset of #1 Georgia, needs a win to keep SEC playoff hopes alive after losses to LSU, Tennessee and Florida. The game airs on SEC Network with a live stream on the ESPN app.
Lane Kiffin can play coy sometimes, as many trolls choose to do, but the LSU head coach is making it perfectly clear where he stands on the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff. Kiffin is not just in favor of this expected format change. He believes it is essential, particularly for an SEC that is brimming […]
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Brian Kelly signed a $95 million contract to win LSU a national championship. Four seasons later, he was out of a job with zero College Football Playoff appearances and a $54 million buyout. Now working for CBS Sports, the 65-year-old is publicly owning his failure while leaving the door open for another coaching opportunity. Speaking […]
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In Week 9 of the SEC, Auburn travels to Oxford to face Ole Miss, a game that could hinge on quarterback Byrum Brown’s rushing ability. After a massive upset over top‑ranked Georgia, Auburn’s ground game faltered against LSU, but the Rebels have surrendered the most rushing yards in the conference—over 161 per game, including 222 to Texas. Brown’s 480 career rushing yards and six rushing TDs give Auburn a potential edge, though the Tigers’ offensive line has allowed 30 sacks this season, making pass protection a liability. If Auburn can exploit Ole Miss’s weak run defense, the matchup may tilt in their favor despite being the underdog.
Lane Kiffin may have backed his decision to join LSU, but one painful loss has clearly stayed with him. Kentucky’s stunning upset exposed the Tigers at a crucial moment, with Kiffin’s decision to punt becoming a major talking point. Now, as he reflects on the game and his move away from Ole Miss, questions remain […]
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LSU's head coach will never go into a season without a backup quarterback he can trust because of the downside of not being prepared.
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LSU head coach Lane Kiffin likes the 24-team College Football Playoff.
Brian Kelly is a famous college football coach, who has years of experience. He is best known for his time with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he became the program’s all-time winningest coach with 113 victories. He later joined the Louisiana State University as their head coach, before getting fired last year. Kelly has […]
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LSU’s bye week opens a jam-packed weekend of college football action. Thursday’s tripleheader features SC State vs. Morgan State in a Celebration Bowl showdown and Troy vs. James Madison as JMU fights for division supremacy. Friday highlights Baylor’s surprise loss at UCF after Dave Aranda’s firing. Saturday’s morning offers FCS playoff stakes with #4 Youngstown State at #11 North Dakota and a Big 12 clash as #22 Arizona visits #13 Texas Tech. Mid‑day delivers the #17 Florida‑#3 Georgia rivalry in Atlanta, while the night caps off with #2 Ohio State at USC and Clemson vs. Florida State amid coaching turmoil. The guide pinpoints the must‑watch matchups and key storylines for fans deciding how to spend their Saturday.
In the SEC coaches’ teleconference, Michigan’s Kalen DeBoer defended offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, calling him a “great play‑caller” and blaming recent offensive hiccups on execution, not scheme. DeBoer also addressed Noah Rogers’ limited snaps, praised Rico Scott’s recent impact, and offered high praise for LSU’s explosive offense and Lane Kiffin’s coaching. Meanwhile, Kiffin warned LSU about Alabama’s “most talented” lineup, likening them to historic Crimson Tide squads, a claim met with skepticism from analyst Michael Casagrande. The exchange highlights contrasting coaching philosophies ahead of LSU’s upcoming SEC showdown.
Week 9 finds the SEC in flux as Kentucky seizes the lead after Georgia’s bye, while Alabama looms as a top challenger. LSU’s focus centers on linebacker Whit Weeks, whose leg fracture on Sept. 26 shows promising healing and could see him back in practice—and possibly against Alabama—next week. Meanwhile, highly recruited basketball guard R.J. Luis fights a court battle to secure eligibility, sparking debate over his future play. The roundup also highlights Sam Leavitt’s pivotal matchup against Alabama, underscoring the conference’s unpredictable race for the top spot.
LSU has won 117 of 133 night games at Tiger Stadium since 2000, making Death Valley one of college football’s most intimidating evening venues. Head coach Lane Kiffin believes the SEC is intentionally stripping away that advantage. He is upset that LSU’s upcoming matchup against Alabama was scheduled for a 2:30 PM CT afternoon kickoff […]
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Brian Kelly has watched college football from the studio this fall, and what he sees looks very different from the old days. Week 7 brought a double-overtime escape for Miami against Florida State, then Week 8 sent BYU to its first loss, also in double overtime to UCF. Now the former LSU coach has a […]
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Indiana basketball is set to host 2028 four‑star point guard Amarion Smith‑Holley during the weekend of Nov. 14, according to 247Sports reporter Dushawn London. The 6‑foot junior from Richwoods HS in Peoria, Ill., posted 21.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.5 steals as a sophomore and earned Class 4A IBCA and Illinois Media all‑state first‑team honors. Ranked No. 74 overall and No. 14 at his position, Smith‑Holley also played for Mac Irvin Fire on the Nike EYBL circuit and has offers from Kansas, Illinois, LSU, TCU, and more. IU football meets USC that same weekend.
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.
Indiana’s passing game has slipped below a 60% completion rate in its last three games, with quarterback Josh Hoover hampered by an arm injury and a sputtering rush. While Hoover isn’t solely to blame, the Hoosiers rank poorly among nation‑wide quarterbacks, trailing only a few standouts like Miami’s Darian Mensah. The article compares Hoover to transfer hopefuls such as LSU’s Sam Leavitt, Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker, and Oregon’s Dylan Raiola, highlighting that most have struggled similarly. Coach Curt Cignetti emphasizes recruiting and developing talent over chasing portal transfers, noting Indiana’s past success with Kurtis Rourke and Fernando Mendoza.
Mississippi State’s breakout sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor is out for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing toe surgery. The 6‑ft‑4, 230‑lb signal‑caller had led the Bulldogs to a 4‑0 start, posting 1,460 passing yards and 17 touchdowns while becoming an early Heisman finalist. Taylor, who missed the LSU game and was injured against Missouri, will now support his replacements, including Parker Puckett, from the sidelines. He is expected to recover fully and remains a top prospect for the 2028 NFL Draft as the Bulldogs face Texas and upcoming SEC opponents.