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08/26/2026

Auburn DC DJ Durkin has probably been the most consistent presence among the Tiger football program throughout the 2020s decade.

Auburn football finally has some stability — and DJ Durkin may be t...

08/25/2026

"I think I've got to remind myself to just continue to be myself." - Arch Manning when asked if it's gotten any easier to be Arch Manning

08/25/2026

No. 12 at Alabama carries a little more weight.

Pat Trammell. Joe Namath. Ken Stabler. Brodie Croyle. Greg McElroy.

Now, Keelon Russell becomes the next Crimson Tide starting quarterback to wear one of the most iconic numbers in Alabama football history.

Four national championship QBs have worn No. 12 for the Tide. Can Russell add his name to the legend?

08/25/2026

Alabama OC Ryan Grubb on Keelon Russell:

"I've always thought he was a very confident kid. I think there's people that present as confident and there's people that are authentic... The enthusiasm, the confidence is all real. When he doesn't know, he's not too ego-driven to ask."

08/25/2026

Which college football head coach is facing the most heat?

LT breaks down the high-stakes seasons ahead for Lincoln Riley, Dabo Swinney, and Matt Rhule.

08/25/2026

Would 7-5 save Mike Norvell's job at Florida State?

Danny Kanell: "I have never seen a fanbase as checked out, as negative, and almost wanting to see Mike Norvell fail... I'd rather it just be 8 or 9 wins and it's clear as day or it's 3 or 4 and you just rip the Band-Aid off."

08/25/2026

40-In-40: No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs

Despite winning back-to-back SEC Titles, the Dawgs haven't won a CFP game since taking home their 2022 national title.

With QB Gunner Stockton leading the offense and 8 returning starters on an always-tough defense, UGA is primed to make noise. Can Kirby Smart bring home another trophy?

08/25/2026

Power 4 Teams With The Most 1,000 Yards Since 2000

- Oregon 🤝 Wisconsin: 21
- Ohio State: 20
- Oklahoma: 19
- Auburn: 18

Which program on this list has the strongest claim to Running Back U?

08/25/2026

Mo white boards. Mo problems.

08/25/2026

Keelon Russell is officially Alabama’s starting quarterback for the 2026 college football season. The former five-star recruit beat out veteran Austin Mack for the QB1 job, and Alabama quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis revealed the biggest reason why: Russell’s ability to make plays when everything breaks down.

We break down what Keelon Russell winning the Alabama quarterback competition means for Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide offense, what Russell brings to the position, and how high Alabama’s ceiling can be with the sophomore leading the way as Week 1 approaches.

Plus, we dive into several other major college football and SEC storylines:

Auburn Football has officially moved into mock game week as Alex Golesh and the Tigers prepare for Baylor. We discuss the latest from Auburn practice, the offensive line, the defensive front and the growing connection between Byrum Brown and Chas Ni**od.

Which current quarterbacks remind us of former college football stars? We give our QB comparisons for the new starters around the country.
FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt reveals his College Football Playoff bracket. Who makes the CFP, who gets left out and which picks stand out the most?
The controversy surrounding Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter’s two-game suspension continues to grow. With former NFL players now being allowed to return to college football, does the NCAA’s punishment of Carter still make sense?
Is it time for the NCAA to reconsider its eligibility rules as the line between college football and the NFL becomes increasingly blurred?

The 2026 college football season is almost here, and the biggest questions surrounding Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, the SEC and the College Football Playoff are starting to get answers.

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Which storyline are you watching closest: Keelon Russell at Alabama, Auburn under Alex Golesh, Joel Klatt’s CFP picks or the Arion Carter controversy?

Today's Hoover Toyota 40-In-40: The Georgia Bulldogs

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