ESPN and SEC Network host Paul Finebaum reveals on The Awful Announcing Podcast that he’s faced death threats due to his outspoken criticism of SEC football. He recounts hostile backlash from the 1980s when he critiqued Alabama’s struggles, a 2008‑09 incident where his home address was posted online with a death threat, and even a coach’s father threatening him. Despite security measures and the intimidation, Finebaum says the threats haven’t silenced his hot‑takes on college football and SEC power players.
Two losses usually leave a team with less room for error in the national title race. But ESPN’s Rece Davis believes LSU can win it all if it gets in. After watching the Tigers beat Auburn on the road, he picked them as a dangerous underdog. The catch is that LSU still has to get […]
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LSU enters its bye week at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC after a dominant 38-17 win over Auburn. The Tigers, amid a season of highs and low‑points, are gearing up for a tough stretch that begins with Alabama on Nov. 7. Amid the buzz, SB Nation Reacts launches a poll asking fans to nominate a mid‑season MVP for LSU, highlighting standout performances that have kept the Bayou Bengals competitive.
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.
The week’s roundup highlights a rash of post‑‘Super Bowl’ letdowns and a wave of officiating blunders across college football. Alabama rallies late to beat Texas A&M 31‑20, while South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers rushes for 306 all‑purpose yards in a 27‑24 win over Tennessee. Texas blows a 21‑point lead but edges Ole Miss 34‑27 after key turnovers. UCF upsets No. 2 BYU 39‑31 in double overtime, and Cincinnati dominates Texas Tech 37‑24. Across the board, missed calls, over‑zealous flags and replay errors spark controversy, fueling the season’s “Super Bowl” fatigue narrative.
After an OT loss to Kentucky, LSU finally clicks, rattling off back‑to‑back SEC wins and a 38‑17 rout of Auburn on Oct. 24. QB Sam Leavitt erupts for 387 yards and four TDs, while Jackson Harris adds 178 receiving yards and two scores. The Tigers also pile up seven sacks, showing a revived defense. Now 6‑2 overall (3‑2 SEC), LSU’s offense looks explosive and its defense disruptive, but challenges loom against Alabama, Texas and Tennessee.
LSU finally breaks its road slump as quarterback Sam Leavitt sparks a 38-17 win over Auburn, earning him SEC Offensive Player of the Week and a boost to his waning draft stock. The victory, highlighted in the Tiger Tales roundup, also notes rising receiver Jackson Harris and previews the upcoming LSU‑Alabama clash slated for 2:30 p.m. on ABC. Fans get a quick look at the team's offensive turnaround and the next big showdown.
LSU heads into its bye week on a high note after a historic 38-17 road win at Auburn—its first SEC road victory since 2024—improving to 6-2. Quarterback Sam Leavitt dazzles with 387 passing yards, three touchdowns and a total of 432 yards, earning SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Freshman receiver Jackson Harris adds two more scores, bringing his touchdown total to seven in five games. defensive standout Jordan Ross records four tackles and two sacks, snagging Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. Coach Lane Kiffin praises Harris’s rapid rise. LSU now turns its focus to a tough November slate, opening with a showdown at Alabama on Nov. 7.
LSU edge rusher Jordan Ross earns his second SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honor of the 2026 season after a dominant performance against Auburn on Oct. 24. Ross recorded four tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks, helping the Tigers secure a road win. The accolade highlights his back‑to‑back impact plays as LSU prepares to host Alabama on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week after a dominant Week 8 showing in the Tigers’ 38-17 win at Auburn. He completes 32 of 45 passes for a career‑high 387 yards and three touchdowns, adds 54 rushing yards and a fourth score for 441 total yards. The performance ties Heisman‑winner Joe Burrow as the only LSU QBs with 30+ completions in consecutive games. LSU (6-2) now prepares for its November 7 home matchup against Alabama.
Kamario Taylor was a Heisman candidate early in the season. He led Mississippi State to a 4-0 start before facing Alabama. Taylor was injured in the loss to Alabama and then missed the game against LSU. The quarterback returned this week against Oklahoma, but Taylor lasted just one quarter for Mississippi State before leaving again […]
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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.
Alabama is back in the top 10 of ESPN's weekly power rankings after a dominant 4th quarter gave the Tide a big win in Week 8.
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Week eight of college football delivers a roller‑coaster of upsets as playoff hopefuls stumble. Tennessee falls a week after crushing Alabama, while Ole Miss sees its hot streak end with a loss to Texas. Top‑10 Texas Tech is blown out, and No. 2 BYU incurs its first defeat of the season. The article breaks down these surprise results and their impact on the playoff race.
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.
LSU and Alabama square off in Week 10, with the loser facing a long road to the College Football Playoff, per one CBS Sports analyst.
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A fan in the stands flips off Texas A&M defenders during a second‑quarter interception in Alabama’s 31‑20 win over the Aggies on Oct. 25, 2026. The clip, shared on Twitter, sparked jokes about the game’s “burn” as the Crimson Tide rallied with quarterback Keelon Russell throwing for 311 yards and three TDs, and Rico Scott hauling in 156 receiving yards. Despite early setbacks—including two Marcel Reed interceptions and a 20‑17 deficit entering the fourth quarter—Alabama forced a fumble, scored two more touchdowns, and snapped a two‑game losing streak, improving to 6‑2 (4‑2 SEC).
Many of us are going to be left scrambling this week. Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Tennessee, Houston, and West Virginia are […]
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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Who’s GONNA LOSE TODAY? LSU? YEAH! MICHIGAN? YEAH! MIAMI? YEAH! TEXAS? TEXAS? FUCK YEAH! IOWA? YEAH! ALABAMA? YEAH! BYU? WHY THE FUCK NOT! I love a bye week!
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Roll ’Bama Roll previews Alabama’s showdown with Texas A&M on Oct. 23, 2026, projecting a 30‑21 Crimson Tide win. With quarterback Keelon Russell expected to revive the offense and tight end Ryan Coleman‑Williams potentially back, Alabama aims to snap a two‑game skid despite a grueling eight‑game stretch. The Aggies, led by Marcel Reed, have struggled on the road, scoring just six points in recent losses, and their pass rush is weak, giving Alabama a chance to dominate early. Experts forecast scores ranging from 28‑12 to 38‑24, but the consensus leans toward a modest victory for No. 13 Alabama.
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor If LSU can get by Auburn Saturday, it will enter an open week, then two pivotal home games versus No. 13 Alabama and 19 Texas follow that could make [...]
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Alabama and Auburn are playing each other in an exhibition game. Things got a little heated for a brief moment.
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No. 15/12 Georgia vs. No. 5/4 Tennessee, #18/15 Alabama, #17/19 Auburn