
Josh Heupel confident in Tennessee offense with QB options
Tennessee enters the 2026 season with one of the highest-profile QB battles in the country and Heupel projects confidence in both.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel to step down at the end of calendar year after internal investigation
The change at the top comes on the heels of a months-long investigation into the culture within the Michigan athletics department

Heather Dinich: 'Very real' chance SEC could break away from NCAA
Heather Dinich: 'Very real' chance SEC could break away from NCAA

Proposed changes to Protect College Sports Act would allow conference expansion -- with a catch
As negotiations on the college sports bill intensify ahead of a possible vote on the Senate floor later this month, sources tell CBS Sports that Power Four leagues would still have a pathway to expand

Matt Barrie hyped to host SEC Nation and discusses conference strength
Barrie joins The Paul Finebaum Show at the 2026 SEC Football Kickoff to discuss what has him so excited to be the newest host of SEC Nation.
According to ESPN rankings, Ohio State has four of the top 15 commits in the country regardless of class, the most of any program.
Here's what Eli Drinkwitz told Chip Lindsey. The post Eli Drinkwitz reveals his message to new Mizzou OC Chip Lindsey regarding passing game appeared first on Saturday Down South.
The rundown for the unofficial kickoff to SEC football season ahead of fall camp
Mateer said Monday at SEC Media Days that he is looking forward to another shot against Texas after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand 17 days before last year's matchup, Chip Brown of 247Sports reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Auburn football takes the stage at SEC Media Days in Tampa on Tuesday. Here is where to watch and who is representing the team.
Kenny Minchey was asked about his first impression of Will Stein on Monday. The post Kenny Minchey recalls his initial impression of HC Will Stein appeared first on Saturday Down South.
SEC Network analyst and former Georgia standout Aaron Murray explains why the upcoming weeks will be so important in settling some SEC QB1 battles.
Don't overlook the Wildcats, who were big spenders in the transfer portal for Stein's first year in Lexington
Harris (lower body) is close to being ready to return after undergoing surgery in the spring, according to George Stoia of Sooner Scoop. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Josh Heupel kept the old Tennessee-Lane Kiffin rivalry alive at SEC Media Days. Asked about Tennessee fans and Kiffin’s return to Knoxville, Heupel leaned into the memory of what happened the last time Ole Miss came to town.
Will Stein surprised the SEC Now crew with mini cakes at SEC Media Days. The post Will Stein brings mini cakes for SEC Now crew at SEC Media Days appeared first on Saturday Down South.
Kentucky coach Will Stein says he has the right blueprint to win and that the Wildcats will have success "because of me."
The star quarterback is determined not to repeat last season's painful mistakes
Hardy (leg) has been medically cleared and is working on his recovery, head coach Eli Drinkwitz told TexAgs.com in the SEC Media Day on Monday. "Ahmad has been medically cleared from the bullet that struck him, and he is on the road to recovery. The bullet did strike a bone, and that has been fully healed and clear. ... We do anticipate that he will make a full recovery." Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon are the frontrunners in the competition.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The post Josh Heupel evaluates early progress of defense under new DC Jim Knowles appeared first on Saturday Down South.
Cole Cubelic and Greg McElroy join The Paul Finebaum Show to analyze potential fallouts as college sports continues to struggle to get federal laws passed.
Following a culture review and years of off-field chaos, Michigan's next athletic director must provide something Manuel did not
Fox is believed to be losing the race to be West Virginia's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to Schuyler Callihan of Sports Interactive. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The Red Sox had a 13-game winning streak entering play on Monday, and new head coach Jason Candle was there to see the Sox in person on Monday.
Will Stein has liked what he has seen from his transfer running backs. The post Will Stein raves about additions of transfer RBs CJ Baxter, Jovantae Barnes appeared first on Saturday Down South.
Heupel expresses excitement in the Vols' hiring of DC Jim Knowles, praising his prestige in defensive adjustments, and gives his thoughts on the new nine-game conference schedule.
Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz shared updates on his star running back's status after an offseason shooting required emergency surgery
Hawkins is believed to be leading the race to be West Virginia's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, according to Schuyler Callihan of Sports Interactive. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Oklahoma will be traveling to Ann Arbor to face a new-look Wolverine squad on September 12
Here's everything Josh Heupel said from the podium at SEC Media Days. The post Everything Josh Heupel said from the podium at SEC Media Days appeared first on Saturday Down South.
The SEC Now Crew describes who they would like to hear from as Georgia, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Auburn are next up in Tampa.
After Oklahoma turned things around with a run to the CFP last season, Venables and his new AD are embracing the future in Norman
Pribula has been named Virginia's starting quarterback, per Pete Nakos of On3.com. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
North Dakota State pulled off a rare feat against FBS teams almost 20 years before becoming an FBS program. The post North Dakota State’s Wild FBS Success Before FCS Dynasty appeared first on HEAVY.
Stephen A. Smith is riding with Trinidad Chambliss as QB1 in the SEC. The post Stephen A. Smith says ‘I don’t see how anybody’ puts Arch Manning over Trinidad Chambliss appeared first on Saturday Down South.
Stein explains how he plans to develop the Wildcats' QBs after finding success with multiple current NFL QBs at his last stop and emphasizes the change in culture coming to Lexington.
The often unfiltered Lane Kiffin and the 'title or bust' stakes facing Texas are among the top storylines to watch this week in Tampa
This is another in a series of features on former Tennessee players/coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame
Josh Heupel spoke on Tennessee's QB battle on Monday. The post Josh Heupel explains what Tennessee is looking for from its starting QB appeared first on Saturday Down South.
SEC Network analysts evaluate and select the most important takeaways from the first day of SEC Football Media Days, including UK's confidence, Ahmad Hardy's injury update and Greg Sankey's speech.
A look at 10 teams with potentially more than a dozen transfer starters this season, capable of getting to the College Football Playoff
Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz had high praise for Texas A&M and quarterback Marcel Reed at the 2026 SEC Media Days on Monday.
247Sports revealed its preseason SEC poll on Monday. The post 247Sports reveals SEC preseason poll ahead of 2026 season appeared first on Saturday Down South.
The SEC Now crew discusses the talents in the Vols' quarterback room and break down why this Tennessee system will support whoever wins the job.
Mensah dramatically entered the transfer portal just before it closed, leaving the Blue Devils scrambling
Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn announced his retirement earlier this year, but it could be short lived says one SEC head coach.