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Greg Sankey calls out officiating critics in the booth: ‘I am highly disappointed in announcers’
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey blasted broadcast analysts for criticizing college football officiating after the Week 10 Texas‑Missouri game, calling booth commentators “some of the worst officials in America.” He defended the SEC’s officiating program, noted plans to increase transparency in the review process, and warned that uninformed criticism is “unacceptable.” Sankey’s remarks come as the SEC heads into eight conference games this weekend, including a Texas‑LSU showdown on ABC.
Mizzou AD says Tigers requested formal review from SEC after Texas game
Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch confirms the university has asked the SEC for a formal review of the officiating in Saturday’s 34-20 home loss to Texas. The Tigers’ defeat, highlighted by a disputed Arch Manning “fumble” that the SEC upheld, could jeopardize Missouri’s College Football Playoff hopes, while Texas avoids a third loss. Veatch said the school has not received any response contradicting the conference’s public statement and expressed solidarity with frustrated fans. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz withheld comment.
Alabama names Players of the Week for win over LSU
Alabama solidifies a CFP spot with a 31-13 win over LSU, climbing to No. 5 in the initial playoff rankings. The Crimson Tide named its Players of the Week: the entire secondary, linebacker Luke Metz (11 tackles) and DE Devan Thompkins (two sacks, forced an interception) on defense; quarterback Keelon Russell (17‑24, 206 yards, 3 TDs) and tight end Kaleb Edwards (team‑tied three receptions) on offense. Special‑teams nods go to Ben Jackson, Steve Mboumoua, Elijah Murray and Noah Rogers. The Tide now heads to Nashville for a SEC showdown against Vanderbilt on Saturday.
CFP executive director acknowledges that many fans did not want expansion to 24 teams
CFP executive director Rick Clark admits that fan sentiment was against expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the committee proceeded anyway. During a Monday media teleconference, Clark said the board considered the backlash but chose to move forward, emphasizing a "spectacular" playoff experience for fans. The article likens the decision to a concession stand overloaded with toppings, warning that ignoring fan preferences could drive audiences elsewhere.
Army-Navy game moved to new date in 2027 due to CFP expansion
The 2027 Army‑Navy Game, the 128th edition of "America's Game," moves from Dec. 11 to Dec. 4 after the College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams and starts on Dec. 9. Played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the shift frees up the first Saturday of December now that conference championship games disappear under the new CFP format. Navy leads the rivalry 64‑55‑7, with a recent surge in the 2000s, while this year's matchup is set for 3 p.m. ET on Dec. 12 at MetLife Stadium.
College Basketball AP Top 25: No. 1 Florida leads 7 SEC teams
The latest AP Top 25 places Florida at No. 1 after a 2‑0 start that includes a win over Miami in Tampa and a home victory against Jacksonville. Duke, Illinois and UConn hold the No. 2‑4 spots, while Michigan State rises to No. 5 and Virginia jumps to No. 6. Texas represents the SEC’s second top‑10 team at No. 7, and the conference boasts seven teams in the poll, with Tennessee at No. 11 despite a 1‑0 record. The full ranking lists 25 schools, with notable others receiving votes such as Memphis and Saint Louis.
SEC announces kickoff times, TV info for Week 12
The SEC releases its Week 12 schedule, detailing kickoff times and tentative TV spots for ten games on Nov. 21. Four matchups feature FCS opponents, while six are SEC‑only contests, including primetime Georgia vs. South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. Other key games—LSU vs. Tennessee, Arkansas vs. Texas, and Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma—await final network assignments (ABC, ESPN, or SEC Network). The conference says final TV lineups will be set at least six days before kickoff, with potential CFP implications hinging on LSU and Tennessee’s outcomes.
Arch Manning, Arion Carter headline SEC’s Players of the Week for Week 10
Quarterback Arch Manning earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 297 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Texas’ 34‑20 road win over No. ? Mizzou, keeping the Longhorns 7‑2 overall and in the CFP hunt. Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter captures SEC Defensive Player of the Week with 13 tackles (10 solo), four tackles‑for‑loss and two sacks in the Volunteers’ 34‑6 victory over Kentucky, also preserving Tennessee’s playoff chances. The SEC also honors Vanderbilt’s Brock Taylor (special teams), co‑offensive linemen Michael Fasusi (OU) and Earnest Greene III (Georgia), co‑defensive linemen Devan Thompkins (Alabama) and Anthony Addison (South Carolina), and freshman Shadarius Toodle (Auburn).
Heisman Trophy ceremony moving to new date with 24-team CFP
The Heisman Trophy will shift its award weekend one week earlier starting in 2027 to accommodate the new 24‑team College Football Playoff schedule. The 2027 Heisman Weekend is set for Dec. 3‑5, following the final regular‑season week on Nov. 27. This change aligns with the CFP’s expanded format, which will replace the current 12‑team bracket after the 2026‑27 season. The article notes that Georgia and Alabama look poised for playoff spots, while other SEC teams must continue winning to chase a national title.
Tennessee DB earns national honor for standout performance in win over Kentucky
Senior defensive back Qua Moss earns Shriners Children’s East‑West Bowl Defensive Player of the Week after delivering a career‑best performance in Tennessee’s 34‑6 win over No. 6 Kentucky. Moss records 9 tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and two forced fumbles, anchoring a secondary that limits Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey to the Wildcats’ lowest‑scoring game of the season. The No. 13 Vols, now poised for a second College Football Playoff berth in three years, credit Moss’s play as a key factor in the dominant defensive effort.
Paul Finebaum shreds Lane Kiffin for Year 1 disappointments at LSU
Paul Finebaum blasted LSU head coach Lane Kiffin after the Tigers’ 31-13 loss to Alabama in Week 11, calling the season a failure despite a 22.4% CFP chance (6-3, 3-3 SEC). Finebaum criticized Kiffin’s unfulfilled championship promises, his “theatrics” involving celebrities like Kevin Costner, Livvy Dunne and Shaquille O’Neal, and contrasted him with former coaches who beat Saban. LSU now must win out, with a crucial matchup against Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, to keep CFP hopes alive.
Greg Sankey releases statement on SEC Championship Game ending with CFP expansion
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey confirms that the 2026 SEC Championship Game – the 35th edition scheduled for Dec. 5 in Atlanta – will be the league’s final title game. The decision follows the College Football Playoff’s expansion from 12 to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season, which eliminates the need for a separate SEC championship. Sankey’s statement lauds the game’s 35‑year legacy, its roots at Legion Field, and the role of Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, before looking ahead to the new playoff format.
Greg Sankey releases statement on CFP expansion to 24 teams in 2027
The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams starting in 2027 after a five‑year ESPN deal, and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey publicly backs the move. In a statement released Monday, Sankey says the expansion creates “meaningful opportunities” for athletes and schools, boosts fan access, and preserves the sport’s core values. While he praises the broader schedule and competitive rewards, the decision faces criticism from fans, analysts, and coaches who fear the change could harm college football’s traditional appeal. The article details Sankey’s endorsement and the surrounding debate as the playoff grows for the first time since its inception.
NBC’s Nicole Auerbach projects College Football Playoff bracket after Week 10
After a chaotic Week 10 dubbed “Separation Saturday,” NBC analyst Nicole Auerbach releases her projected College Football Playoff bracket. She keeps ten of the original twelve teams, moving Tennessee up to replace BYU at No. 9 after its 34‑6 win over Kentucky, and inserting Texas Tech at No. 10 ahead of Ole Miss. Auerbach says conference affiliation, especially the SEC’s resume, heavily influences her picks, favoring two‑loss Tennessee and Kentucky over Wake Forest for the final at‑large spot. Kentucky (7‑2, 5‑2 SEC) now must defeat Florida on Saturday to stay in contention.
24-Team College Football Playoff format, scheduling details revealed
The College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season. Nineteen at‑large bids join automatic spots for the Power 4 champions (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) and the top Group of 6 team. Seeds 1‑8 receive first‑round byes and host second‑round games; seeds 9‑16 host first‑round games against seeds 17‑24 on campus, with Thursday‑Saturday dates. Regular‑season play ends Nov. 27, 2027, followed by a December playoff week, and conference championship games are dropped. The 2026 season’s final 12‑team title occurs Jan. 25, 2027, in Las Vegas; the inaugural 24‑team champion will be decided Jan. 24, 2028, in New Orleans.
Nate Oats reveals plan for Aden Holloway in 2026-27 debut
Alabama coach Nate Oats confirms that suspended guard Aden Holloway will return against Oakland on Nov. 9, 2026 and receive "starter minutes" in his 2026‑27 debut. Holloway, a senior transfer from Auburn, averaged 16.8 points per game and shot 43.8% from three last season, forming a dynamic backcourt with Labaron Philon. His increased role may also offset a possible injury to Jaxon Richardson, who missed the recent 101‑86 win over Arkansas State. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.
Joel Klatt reveals new top 10 after Week 10, including 4 SEC teams
After Week 10, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt shakes up his personal Top 10, placing Georgia at No. 1 and featuring four SEC teams. Indiana lands at No. 2, Notre Dame at No. 3, UCLA and Utah round out the top five. Miami drops to No. 6 after a loss to Notre Dame, while Texas, Tennessee, Alabama and BYU fill spots 7‑10. Klatt’s latest rankings reflect the AP and coaches poll shake‑ups and set the stage for a high‑stakes Week 11 slate across the country.
Georgia lands commitment from 5-star OL, former Texas A&M pledge
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart seals a major recruiting win as 5‑star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommits from Texas A&M and signs with Georgia. The South Florida native, ranked No. 1 OT and No. 3 overall in the 2027 class, had previously chosen the Aggies but switched after their disappointing season. His commitment lifts Georgia’s recruiting class to No. 5 nationally and could spark a flurry of additional high‑profile sign‑ups before National Signing Day.
Alabama tight end to miss rest of 2026 season, per report
Alabama junior tight end Josh Ford suffers a season‑ending knee injury during the Tide’s 31‑13 win over LSU on Nov. 7, 2026. The 6‑foot‑6, 265‑lb. player had just caught a pivotal 7‑yard touchdown that gave Alabama the lead, after a breakout performance that saw his receptions rise from one to four in his last two games. The injury sidelines Ford for the rest of the season as Alabama (7‑2, 5‑2 SEC) eyes the College Football Playoff, needing only to avoid losses to Chattanooga, Auburn and Vanderbilt before the Nov. 14 SEC matchup.
College Football Playoff, ESPN reach 5-year deal for expansion to 24 teams valued at over $1.5 billion annually
ESPN and the College Football Playoff have sealed a five‑year, near‑$1.7 billion agreement that expands the CFP to 24 teams starting in the 2027 season. The deal keeps ESPN as the playoff’s broadcast partner and ends the Power‑4 conference championship games, a change long speculated with the expansion. The CFP, which began as a four‑team format in 2014 and grew to 12 teams in 2024, will see its final 12‑team season in 2026 before the new 24‑team structure launches.
ESPN’s latest bowl projections after Week 10 include 13 SEC teams
After Week 10, ESPN analysts Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach release updated bowl projections featuring 13 SEC teams. Georgia secures a playoff quarterfinal spot, while Alabama lands either a playoff quarterfinal (Bonagura) or first‑round game (Schlabach). Tennessee, Texas and other SEC schools receive various bowl assignments, from the Gator Bowl to the Music City Bowl. The list details each team's projected opponent and bowl, highlighting the shifting CFP race as the regular season winds down.
SEC teams get detention for bullying in latest SEC Shorts
Week 10 of the 2026 college football season delivered a string of blowout SEC matchups, prompting the comedy duo SEC Shorts to debut a new skit titled “SEC teams get detention for bullying.” The video stages Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas in a high‑school cafeteria being reprimanded for crushing Ole Miss, LSU, Kentucky and Missouri. Highlights include LSU’s wired‑jaw wheelchair gag, a Heisman‑trophy toilet joke aimed at Trinidad Chambliss, and a mock referee call referencing Missouri’s controversial fumble‑forward penalty. The sketch lampoons the dominant SEC winners and the humbled losers, delivering the site’s trademark humor on the weekend’s results.
SEC Power Rankings: Where all 16 teams stand after Week 10
After Week 10, the SEC power rankings shift dramatically, with Texas showing signs of life, Georgia reigning supreme, and Tennessee delivering a statement win over Kentucky. Alabama humiliated LSU, while Mississippi State and Vanderbilt tumble to the bottom. Notable highlights include Texas A&M’s historic offense that amassed 450+ yards with zero turnovers yet failed to score, and Oklahoma’s flashy debut of former NFL star Jason Witten as offensive coordinator. The rankings now set the stage for the next College Football Playoff poll on Tuesday, as teams jockey for postseason positioning.
College football winners and losers from Week 10
Week 10 delivers the biggest winners and losers in the 2026 college football race. CJ Carr shines, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns in Notre Dame’s 31‑24 upset of No. 1 Miami, vaulting the Fighting Irish to a CFP‑bound No. 11 ranking. Tennessee’s Arion Carter raises $6,551 for cancer research while anchoring a 34‑6 rout of No. 6 Kentucky with 13 tackles, four for loss and two sacks. In contrast, BYU’s early‑season surge fizzles after a 28‑20 loss to Utah, leaving the Cougars on the brink of the Big 12 title chase, and Ole Miss collapses in a 42‑7 defeat to Georgia, sinking the Rebels to 6‑3. These outcomes set the stage for the final three weeks of the regular season.
Ex-Mississippi State star Chris Jones achieves sack milestone for Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Jones, the former Mississippi State defensive end, records two sacks in the Chiefs' 35-12 win over the New York Jets, moving him to second place on Kansas City’s all‑time sack list with 90.5 career sacks. He surpasses Tamba Hali (89.5) and now trails only Derrick Thomas (126.5). The 32‑year‑old, a 2016 second‑round pick, celebrates his 11th season with the Chiefs, three Super Bowl titles, and seven Pro Bowls, reinforcing his legacy while eyeing Thomas’ record. Fans and the franchise honored the milestone on social media after the game on November 8, 2026.
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