SEC 2026 Week 1
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Conference Roundup for SEC 2026 Week 1, August 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM.
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C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L C O N F E R E N C E R O U N D U P Conference Roundup 2026 Season G E N E R A T E D A U G U S T 1 2 , 2 0 2 6 1 1 : 0 0 P M I N T H I S R E P O R T 01 SEC Snapshot 02 Visual Analytics 03 Breaking News 04 Injury Report 05 Stories to Watch 06 The Board: Lines and Projections 07 Where We Differ From the Market 08 Game-by-Game Capsules 09 The Weekend's Stakes
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01 SEC SNAPSHOT The SEC opens 2026 with a 16-game Week 1 board and no league games on it; the data pull carries no standings table, so every team enters 0-0 1. For the ratings view of the league, see "The Conference, Ranked." Surging: LSU — Lane Kiffin debuts with a marquee home test against Clemson 104; Ole Miss — new coach Pete Golding inherits 49 letterwinners, Heisman-hyped QB Trinidad Chambliss, and transfer help at linebacker 69104; Texas A&M — the Aggies rebuilt the secondary and settled the QB depth chart behind Marcel Reed 7877; Texas — Arch Manning's Longhorns open pointed at the Nov. 27 renewal with A&M 79. Slipping: Arkansas — Ryan Silverfield takes over a program coming off 2-10 105; Tennessee — the Vols open without suspended LB Arion Carter and without a named starting quarterback 66107; Missouri — RB Ahmad Hardy's status after a May shooting clouds the opener 105; South Carolina — DE Dylan Stewart's back is the backdrop to Shane Beamer's hot seat 105. The shape of the week: three Power-4 measuring sticks — Auburn-Baylor in Atlanta, LSU-Clemson in Baton Rouge, Ole Miss- Louisville in Nashville — wrapped around thirteen games with no Power-4 opposition 1103104. 02 VISUAL ANALYTICS Generated directly from the CollegeFootballData feeds for this matchup. The same visuals appear on every report, so numbers can be compared like- for-like from one game to the next. THE CONFERENCE, RANKED · Every team's conference and overall record beside its SP+ rating. SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 2 of 9
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OUR NUMBER VS. THE MARKET · Every upcoming game: the closing market line and our ratings-consensus margin side by side (positive favors the home team), with the stored CFBReports projection marked where one has been published. 03 BREAKING NEWS The verified news around the league this week, every item sourced. Tennessee — LB Arion Carter suspended two games by NCAA: The senior captain must sit for accepting a $427 flight from an agent while weighing NFL draft entry; he has repaid the money but will miss the Furman opener and the Sept. 12 game, returning Sept. 19 vs. Kennesaw State. Josh Heupel called the ruling "bullshit." 66 Ole Miss — Golding says no ill will toward Kiffin, comments on tampering: Pete Golding addressed Lane Kiffin's exit for LSU, saying he holds no ill will, and gave candid opinions on tampering after Clemson accused Ole Miss of luring LB Luke Ferrelli. 67 Ole Miss — Golding says roster limits prevent adding players under eligibility injunction: He says the roster is full with "no wiggle room" to add players affected by the court ruling granting another year to the 2022 class, calling the timing "bad." 68 Ole Miss — Returns experienced core with new head coach Golding: 49 letterwinners return, including Maxwell Award watch-list QB Trinidad Chambliss and preseason All-American RB Kewan Lacy; LB transfers added include Tah'j Butler, Luke Ferrelli, and Keaton Thomas. 69 Texas A&M — Brady Hart enters preseason practice as backup: Mike Elko confirmed the redshirt freshman is No. 2 behind SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 3 of 9
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starter Marcel Reed, with Helaman Casuga and Eli Morcos competing behind him; Hart was 5-of-10 for 62 yards last season. 77 Texas A&M — Quietly solved one of its biggest roster problems: After ten players left for the NFL Draft, Dezz Ricks takes over at CB1, with transfer DBs Rickey Gibson III and Tawfiq Byard plus five-star freshman Brandon Arrington joining the secondary, which ranked 113th in turnovers gained last season. 78 Texas — SEC preview: Longhorns: Texas and Texas A&M meet Nov. 27 in College Station, with Texas seeking a third straight win in the renewed rivalry; Arch Manning called Kyle Field "the real deal." 79 Vanderbilt — Commodores unveil gold alternate jerseys for 2026: Gold jerseys with white numbers outlined in black, to be worn with gold helmets and gold pants — the first gold jerseys since 2020 and the first time the Star V logo is dropped since 2007. 90 UL Monroe — ULM and Louisiana Tech begin fall camp: Both programs returned to the field Aug. 6, with no roster changes, injuries, or disciplinary actions in the report. 91 04 INJURY REPORT Verified availability from camp; every status cited. TEAM PLAYER (POS) STATUS IMPACT Alabama Noah Rogers (WR) Out — expected early- season games Surpassed recovery timeline after A-Day injury but not ready; 68 catches, 919 yards, 3 TDs last year at NC State. 9 Alabama EJ Crowell (RB) Probable — full participant Five-star freshman fully active after a right calf issue; Grubb says he "runs physical" and the "sky is the limit." 3 Louisville Isaac Brown (RB) Limited Missed the first fall practice and remained limited Monday; undisclosed issue after missing four games last season. 48 Tennessee Arion Carter (LB) Suspended — two games Senior captain and second-team All-SEC LB; out vs. Furman and the Sept. 12 game, returns Sept. 19. 66 Tennessee Boo Carter (DB) Day to day Returned to practice Aug. 5 after missing offseason work; Heupel says there is no set timeline for full return. 73 Ole Miss — Roster-wide: with the roster full, Golding says there is no room to add replacements if injuries hit, a direct effect of the eligibility-injunction timing. 68 05 STORIES TO WATCH The narratives that will frame the week, drawn from the research file. Alabama — Running back group to feature new faces; EJ Crowell hype grows: Ryan Grubb praised the five-star freshman's explosiveness and physicality, noting he still needs to learn the game; Jam Miller is out of eligibility and Richard Young transferred, opening carries. 3 Auburn — Auburn-Baylor opener set for ABC; Golesh expects home atmosphere: The Aflac Kickoff Game is Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with new coach Alex Golesh expecting a pro-Auburn crowd in Atlanta. 103 LSU — LSU opener vs. Clemson headlines SEC Week 1 slate: LSU hosts Clemson Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC; Lane Kiffin makes his LSU debut, and Clemson looks to rebound after a .500 season. 104 Missouri — RB Ahmad Hardy recovering from shooting; availability uncertain: The two-time conference rushing champion was shot in the leg in May; backup Jamal Roberts is ready if needed. 105 Texas A&M — Texas A&M and Missouri meet in rematch after A&M's 2025 win: A&M won 38-17 last season; the 2026 meeting is Oct. 10, with A&M carrying momentum from a 9-0 start in 2025. 106 Tennessee — QB competition ongoing between MacIntyre and Brandon: No starter has been named between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and true freshman Faizon Brandon — the fifth consecutive season with a new starter. 107 Georgia — Secondary trio enters 2026 with high expectations: Khalil Barnes, KJ Bolden, and Ellis Robinson IV combined for 59 career interceptions, with Robinson leading the SEC last year. 105 Ole Miss — QB Trinidad Chambliss draws Heisman hype: Chambliss is receiving serious Heisman consideration as the Rebels open against Louisville in Nashville. 104 South Carolina — DE Dylan Stewart a key to Beamer's job security: Stewart has forced 6 career fumbles and is nearly singular in importance to saving Shane Beamer's job, while dealing with a back injury. 105 Arkansas — Under new coach Ryan Silverfield looks to rebound: Arkansas went 2-10 last year and has a losing record since 2021 after reaching No. 8. 105 SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 4 of 9
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06 THE BOARD: LINES AND PROJECTIONS Ratings consensus (model_margin_home, an SP+/FPI/Elo composite) and the CFBReports projection are independent numbers; the market line and total are from the board, and kickoffs are converted to U.S. Eastern Time from UTC 1. No game carried a weather forecast in the data pull 1. See "Our Number vs. The Market." GAME KICKOFF (ET) TV FORECAST MARKET LINE TOTAL RATINGS CONSENSUS CFBREPORTS PROJECTION Missouri vs Arkansas- Pine Bluff Thu, Sept 3, 8:00 PM SEC Network — — — — Not yet run Oklahoma vs UTEP Fri, Sept 4, 8:00 PM SECN+ — Oklahoma -40.5 50.5 Oklahoma -36.8 Not yet run Alabama vs East Carolina Sat, Sept 5, Noon ABC — Alabama -27.0 54.0 Alabama -23.1 Not yet run South Carolina vs Kent State Sat, Sept 5, 12:45 PM SEC Network — South Carolina -35.5 53.0 South Carolina -32.0 Not yet run Kentucky vs Youngstown State Sat, Sept 5, 1:00 PM SECN+ — — — — Not yet run Georgia vs Tennessee State Sat, Sept 5, 3:00 PM SECN+ — — — — Not yet run Auburn vs Baylor* Sat, Sept 5, 3:30 PM ABC — Auburn -6.75 59.25 Auburn -5.5 Not yet run Tennessee vs Furman Sat, Sept 5, 3:30 PM SECN+ — — — — Not yet run Texas vs Texas State Sat, Sept 5, 3:30 PM ESPN — Texas -30.5 60.0 Texas -33.6 Not yet run Arkansas vs North Alabama Sat, Sept 5, 4:15 PM SEC Network — — — — Not yet run Texas A&M vs Missouri State Sat, Sept 5, 7:00 PM ESPN — Texas A&M -39.0 52.5 Texas A&M -32.7 Not yet run Vanderbilt vs Austin Peay Sat, Sept 5, 7:00 PM SECN+ — — — — Not yet run LSU vs Clemson Sat, Sept 5, 7:30 PM ABC — LSU -10.0 50.5 LSU -9.0 Not yet run Mississippi State vs UL Monroe Sat, Sept 5, 7:30 PM ESPNU — Mississippi State -28.5 55.5 Mississippi State -25.7 Not yet run Florida vs Florida Atlantic Sat, Sept 5, 7:45 PM SEC Network — Florida -26.0 58.5 Florida -27.2 Not yet run Ole Miss vs Louisville* Sun, Sept 6, 7:30 PM ABC — Ole Miss -6.5 55.5 Ole Miss -6.6 Not yet run *Neutral site: Auburn-Baylor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Ole Miss-Louisville at Nissan Stadium (Nashville) 1. Positive margins favor the designated home team. 07 WHERE WE DIFFER FROM THE MARKET All sixteen CFBReports projections are "Not yet run," so the differences below are purely ratings-consensus vs. market 1. Texas A&M vs. Missouri State (−6.3) 1 — Market -39.0, consensus -32.7. The market is paying for the Aggies' rebuilt secondary and 2025 momentum 78106; the ratings say the number is too rich and side with Missouri State +39. Alabama vs. East Carolina (−3.9) 1 — Market -27.0, consensus -23.1. The model knocks the Tide about four points below the market, the spot where Noah Rogers' early-season absence shows up in the math 9. The numbers side with ECU +27. Oklahoma vs. UTEP (−3.7) 1 — Market -40.5, consensus -36.8. A 40.5-point opener is a statement number; the ratings call it closer to 37. The model's side is UTEP +40.5. South Carolina vs. Kent State (−3.5) 1 — Market -35.5, consensus -32.0. The ratings are nearly a field goal cooler than the market, with Dylan Stewart's back in question 105. The numbers side with Kent State +35.5. Texas vs. Texas State (+3.1) 1 — Consensus -33.6 vs. market -30.5. The only opener where the ratings are hotter than the market; the numbers support Texas laying the 30.5. Five gaps sit inside three points — Mississippi State (−2.8), Florida (+1.2), Auburn (−1.2), LSU (−1.0), Ole Miss (+0.1) — too small to call edges 1. The other six SEC openers have no posted line in the data feed, so there is nothing to differ on 1. SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 5 of 9
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08 GAME-BY-GAME CAPSULES Missouri vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff — Thu, Sept 3, 8:00 PM ET · SEC Network · forecast: — · no line posted · projection: Not yet run. The SEC's Thursday-night opener is a data-light board: no market number, no model margin, no CFBReports file 1. Health watch: RB Ahmad Hardy, the two-time conference rushing champ, is uncertain after being shot in May 105. Oklahoma vs. UTEP — Fri, Sept 4, 8:00 PM ET · SECN+ · forecast: — · line: Oklahoma -40.5 (total 50.5) · projection: Not yet run. Market and model agree on a blowout — win probability 99.7% — but the model's 36.8-point margin trails the market by 3.7 1. No researched findings were filed on this game. Alabama vs. East Carolina — Sat, Sept 5, Noon ET · ABC · forecast: — · line: Alabama -27.0 (total 54.0) · projection: Not yet run. The Tide open without projected top receiver Noah Rogers, out for the early games 9, while RB EJ Crowell is a full-go in camp 3. The market is 3.9 points higher on Alabama than the ratings consensus 1. South Carolina vs. Kent State — Sat, Sept 5, 12:45 PM ET · SEC Network · forecast: — · line: South Carolina -35.5 (total 53.0) · projection: Not yet run. DE Dylan Stewart's back and Shane Beamer's job security are the loudest storylines around this tune-up 105. The model sees a 32.0-point win against the market's 35.5 1. Kentucky vs. Youngstown State — Sat, Sept 5, 1:00 PM ET · SECN+ · forecast: — · no line posted · projection: Not yet run. A quiet opener: no market data in the feed and no researched findings filed on the game 1. Georgia vs. Tennessee State — Sat, Sept 5, 3:00 PM ET · SECN+ · forecast: — · no line posted · projection: Not yet run. Georgia's secondary trio — Khalil Barnes, KJ Bolden, and Ellis Robinson IV — carries the preseason expectations into a manageable opener 105. No line or model margin in the data 1. Auburn vs. Baylor — Sat, Sept 5, 3:30 PM ET · ABC · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · forecast: — · line: Auburn -6.75 (total 59.25) · projection: Not yet run. The Aflac Kickoff Game gives new coach Alex Golesh a pro-Auburn neutral site for his debut 103. The ratings put Auburn's edge at 5.5, tighter than the market's 6.75 1. Tennessee vs. Furman — Sat, Sept 5, 3:30 PM ET · SECN+ · forecast: — · no line posted · projection: Not yet run. Without suspended LB Arion Carter 66 and with the MacIntyre-Brandon QB race still open 107, the Vols' opener is an anxious watch despite the FCS opponent. Boo Carter remains day to day 73. Texas vs. Texas State — Sat, Sept 5, 3:30 PM ET · ESPN · forecast: — · line: Texas -30.5 (total 60.0) · projection: Not yet run. The only opener where the ratings like the favorite more than the market does — 33.6 vs. 30.5 1. Arch Manning's Longhorns have the Nov. 27 trip to College Station in view 79. Arkansas vs. North Alabama — Sat, Sept 5, 4:15 PM ET · SEC Network · forecast: — · no line posted · projection: Not yet run. Ryan Silverfield makes his Arkansas debut after the Razorbacks' 2-10 season 105. No market data on the board 1. Texas A&M vs. Missouri State — Sat, Sept 5, 7:00 PM ET · ESPN · forecast: — · line: Texas A&M -39.0 (total 52.5) · projection: Not yet run. The week's biggest model-market gap — 6.3 points — is here 1. The rebuilt secondary 78 and the Brady Hart-as-QB2 decision 77 are the camp storylines entering the night game. Vanderbilt vs. Austin Peay — Sat, Sept 5, 7:00 PM ET · SECN+ · forecast: — · no line posted · projection: Not yet run. The Commodores opened camp with new gold jerseys and a dropped Star V logo 90. No market data in the feed 1. LSU vs. Clemson — Sat, Sept 5, 7:30 PM ET · ABC · Tiger Stadium · forecast: — · line: LSU -10.0 (total 50.5) · projection: Not yet run. Lane Kiffin's LSU debut is the SEC's Week 1 headliner, with Clemson aiming to rebound from a .500 season 104. Model (9.0) and market (10.0) nearly agree 1. Mississippi State vs. UL Monroe — Sat, Sept 5, 7:30 PM ET · ESPNU · forecast: — · line: Mississippi State -28.5 (total 55.5) · projection: Not yet run. ULM opened fall camp Aug. 6 91; the model's 25.7-point margin trails the market by 2.8 1. Florida vs. Florida Atlantic — Sat, Sept 5, 7:45 PM ET · SEC Network · forecast: — · line: Florida -26.0 (total 58.5) · projection: Not yet run. The ratings like Florida slightly more than the market does — 27.2 vs. 26.0 1. A night game at The Swamp with no roster news filed. Ole Miss vs. Louisville — Sun, Sept 6, 7:30 PM ET · ABC · Nissan Stadium · forecast: — · line: Ole Miss -6.5 (total 55.5) · projection: Not yet run. QB Trinidad Chambliss opens his Heisman campaign on a neutral field 104, while Louisville RB Isaac Brown is limited in camp 48. The Golding-vs-Kiffin subplot hangs over the game 67; the model (6.6) and market (6.5) are nearly identical 1. 09 THE WEEKEND'S STAKES Every SEC team starts 0-0, and Week 1 results will set the tone for the league race 1. The thirteen non-Power-4 games carry mostly internal stakes: clean wins, healthy bodies, and starter clarity. Missouri's board is the Hardy health watch 105; Tennessee's is the quarterback decision and the Carter-absent defense 66107; Alabama's is the Rogers- less receiver room 9; Georgia's is the secondary's first statement 105; Arkansas's is Silverfield's first impression 105; Texas A&M's is the new-look secondary 78; Vanderbilt's is a fresh start in new uniforms 90. SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 6 of 9
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The three live games carry bigger stakes. Auburn-Baylor tells Golesh how fast the rebuild is moving and whether Atlanta plays like a home field 103. Ole Miss-Louisville is the first CFP-resume test for Golding's Rebels, with Chambliss under a Heisman spotlight 69104. That makes LSU vs. Clemson the one game that matters most: Kiffin's debut, a premier non-conference test, and the result every SEC contender will be measured against 104. SOURCES 1. College Football Data API (CollegeFootballData) https://collegefootballdata.com 2. Auburn running back competition: 6 players vie for starting roles - al.com https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/08/auburn-oc-joel-gordon-reveals-the-truth- about-the-running-back-depth-chart-heading-into-camp.html 3. Ryan Grubb on fixing Alabama football's run game with EJ Crowell in 2026 - al.com (AL.com) https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2026/08/how-ryan-grubb-is-resurrecting-the-run- game-for-alabama-football.html 4. Week One in Fayetteville: The Silverfield Era Begins https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2026/08/11/the-silverfield-era-begins/ 5. How Auburn running back Omar Mabson II has emerged during preseason camp - al.com https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/08/how-this-young-auburn-rb-has-emerged- during-preseason-camp.html 6. Alex Golesh is doing pushups with his players, and it's sending a powerful message - al.com https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/08/how-alex-golesh-is-building-trust-with-his- players-and-getting-in-shape-at-the-same-time.html 7. EJ Crowell: Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb praised running back - al.com https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2026/08/skys-the-limit-for-this-alabama- freshman.html 8. Daniel Hill changes body to help Alabama football's run game in 2026 fall camp - al.com https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2026/08/this-alabama-running-backs-physical- transformation-could-make-huge-impact-in-2026-it-starts-with-him.html 9. Kalen DeBoer: Noah Rogers will miss some early-season games (Yahoo Sports) https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kalen-deboer-updates-status-alabama-164029221.html 10. ‘Sky Is the Limit’: Grubb on Crowell After Day 2 of Fall Camp https://tide1009.com/ryan-grubb-breakdown-running-back-room/ 11. Auburn fall camp practice: Which running backs stood out on day 2? - al.com https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/08/auburn-fall-camp-practice-which-running- backs-stood-out-on-day-2.html 12. Daniel Hill reveals details behind offseason weight loss https://tdalabamamag.com/2026/08/06/alabama-rb-daniel-hill-reveals-details-behind- offseason-weight-loss/ 13. Daniel Hill shares update on EJ Crowell: "Highly touted" https://tdalabamamag.com/2026/08/06/alabama-freshman-running-back-off-to-running- start-in-fall-camp/ 14. With Adam Randall gone, who will headline Clemson’s RB room? https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/clemson/clemson-running-backs-fall- 2026/article_15352169-df52-4b4c-81f9-609bb145255d.html 15. Court ruling creates new eligibility option: What does it mean for Clemson? | TigerNet https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-football/story/court-ruling-creates-new-eligibility- option-what-does-it-mean-for-clemson-24632 16. Clemson Adds Rich Bisaccia as Special Teams Coordinator - Clemson University Athletics https://clemsontigers.com/news/2026/03/4/clemson-adds-rich-bisaccia-as-special-teams- coordinator 17. North Augusta QB Colson Brown joins Clemson as walk-on transfer https://www.wrdw.com/2026/07/14/north-augusta-qb-colson-brown-joins-clemson-walk-on- transfer/ 18. The Clemson Insider https://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2026/08/11/mcelroy-more-bullish-on-clemson-than- coaches-poll/ 19. Griffin Named East Carolina Running Backs Coach - East Carolina University Athletics https://ecupirates.com/news/2026/1/8/football-griffin-named-east-carolina-running-backs- coach 20. Clemson hires ex-Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia | AP News https://apnews.com/article/clemson-tigers-5aa7427bb300bcbdc47a51c7b81cfe0c 21. Baylor University football player Yakiri Walker sues NCAA over eligibility ruling https://www.kwtx.com/2026/07/17/baylor-university-football-player-yakiri-walker-sues- ncaa-over-eligibility-ruling/ 22. The Clemson Insider https://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2026/08/07/swinney-confirms-where-rb-depth-starts/ 23. Vizzina Holds Lead in Clemson QB Battle as Reynolds Pushes for Starting Role - Charlotte Newsroom https://charlottenewsroom.com/2026/07/31/vizzina-holds-lead-in-clemson-qb-battle-as- reynolds-pushes-for-starting-role/ 24. Tristan Smith will play for Clemson football, Dabo Swinney after judge's ruling - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tristan-smith-play-clemson-football-160428537.html 25. Injunction clears Clemson WR Tristan Smith to play | WABX 107.5 | Evansville's Classic 55. Roberts didn’t think about transferring from Missouri | Jefferson City News Tribune https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/aug/05/roberts-didnt-think-about- transferring-from-missouri/ 56. Missouri football officially announces multiple new coaches for 2026 http://eu.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger- extra/2026/01/28/missouri-football-officially-announces-multiple-new- coaches-for-2026/88402807007/ 57. Mizzou hires former SEC offensive coordinator as tight ends coach | Mizzou Xtra | komu.com https://www.komu.com/sports/mizzouxtra/mizzou-hires-former-sec-offensive- coordinator-as-tight-ends-coach/article_7378a1bc-21bb-5ac8-aab1- c503e4cf5f4d.html 58. 2026 Mizzou Football Preview: Meet Your Running Backs - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-mizzou-football-preview-meet- 120000255.html 59. Two coaching changes reported on Missouri football staff - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-coaching-changes-reported-missouri- 170558561.html 60. NCAA denies sixth-year waiver for MSU's James BlackStrain - Springfield Daily Citizen https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/missouri-state/missouri-state- blackstrain-waiver/ 61. Roberts offers luxury at running back position as Hardy recovers for Mizzou Football https://krcgtv.com/sports/college/roberts-offers-luxury-at-running-back- position-as-hardy-recovers-for-mizzou-football 62. How Missouri football running backs will look with or without Ahmad Hardy https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/sports/college/tiger- extra/2026/07/29/how-missouri-football-running-backs-will-look-with-or- without-ahmad-hardy/91079128007/ 63. Roberts offers luxury at running back position as Hardy recovers for Mizzou Football — Spot On Missouri https://spotonmissouri.com/central-missouri/2715824/roberts-offers-luxury- at-running.html 64. Missouri standout Ahmad Hardy recovering in Columbia | AP News https://apnews.com/article/missouri-football-ahmad-hardy-shooting- d92dd902f803a0b194ca2993b8b95b90 65. Why Missouri doesn’t have to rush back RB Ahmad Hardy – Got Action https://gotaction.com/ncaa-football/why-missouri-doesnt-have-to-rush-back- rb-ahmad-hardy/ 66. Tennessee LB Arion Carter suspended two games by NCAA (al.com) https://www.al.com/sports/2026/08/josh-heupel-slams-ncaa-for-star- linebackers-suspension-calls-ruling-bull-.html 67. Golding says no ill will toward Kiffin, comments on tampering (AP News) https://apnews.com/article/pete-golding-lane-kiffin-ole-miss-lsu- 8a06391b888792e51b1841d5cd531b83 68. Pete Golding says roster limits prevent adding players under eligibility injunction (HottyToddy.com) https://www.hottytoddy.com/2026/08/07/pete-golding-ole-miss-eligibility- ruling/ 69. Ole Miss returns experienced core with new head coach Golding (Ole Miss Athletics) https://olemisssports.com/news/2026/8/5/2026-football-outlook-rebels-ready- to-embrace-spotlight 70. Greg Sankey: SEC eligibility rules remain in place amid NCAA lawsuits, court rulings - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/greg-sankey-sec-eligibility-rules- 005428664.html 71. Ole Miss sues 2 ex-players who transferred to LSU, alleging they did not comply with financial deals | AP News https://apnews.com/article/ole-miss-lsu-lawsuit- 888bbe13532d41c699ba65bc34da37d6 72. Ole Miss sues LSU's Umanmielen, Harper for breach of contract - ESPN https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49475144/ole-miss-sues- former-players-princewill-umanmielen-devin-harper-now-lsu-breach-contract 73. Josh Heupel updates status of Tennessee's Boo Carter (On3) https://www.on3.com/teams/tennessee-volunteers/news/tennessee-vols- football-boo-carter-status-update-josh-heupel-scrimmage/ 74. OU vows to rush violently year after stumbling quietly | Sports | oudaily.com https://www.oudaily.com/sports/oklahoma-sooners-sec-football-tory-blaylock- xavier-robinson/article_858e1141-7b03-4976-b354-7e9d5344de09.html SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 7 of 9
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Rock Station https://wabx.net/2026/06/12/injunction-clears-clemson-wr-tristan-smith-to-play/ 26. Alex Golesh: Auburn RB Bryson Washington 'not there yet' on conditioning - al.com https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/07/alex-golesh-gets-brutally-honest-about- transfer-running-backs-body-hes-not-there-yet.html 27. Florida Gators football roster released for the 2026 season https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/news/florida-gators-football-roster-released-for- the-2026-season/ 28. Iron sharpens iron: Gators prepare to unveil ‘explosive’ offense under Sumrall, Faulkner - The Independent Florida Alligator https://www.alligator.org/article/2026/08/florida-offense-prepped-for-2026-under-sumrall- and-faulkner 29. Six Owls Named Team Captain - Florida Atlantic University Athletics https://fausports.com/news/2026/8/5/football-six-owls-named-team-captain 30. Football Practice #2 Complete – Newly Named VP/AD Josh McCowan Addresses Team - Florida Atlantic University Athletics https://fausports.com/news/2026/8/6/football-practice-2-complete-newly-named-vp-ad- josh-mccowan-addresses-team 31. Florida Atlantic Football opens fall camp with even higher expectations under Zach Kittley https://cbs12.com/sports/content/florida-atlantic-football-opens-fall-camp-with-even- higher-expectations-under-zach-kittley 32. Philip Duke Named Furman Director of Football Operations - Greenville Business Magazine https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/philip-duke-named-furman-director-of- football-operations,51162 33. Buster Faulkner - Football Coach - Florida Gators https://floridagators.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/buster-faulkner/2164 34. Georgia offensive tackle Earnest Greene declared out for Alabama game https://247sports.com/college/georgia/article/georgia-offensive-tackle-earnest-greene- declared-out-for-alabama-game-254571123/ 35. Georgia Football Injury Report: Kirby Smart offers positive update on Earnest Greene, Juan Gaston https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/news/georgia-football-injury-report-kirby- smart-offers-positive-update-on-earnest-greene-juan-gaston/ 36. Kirby Smart gives update on Monroe Freeling and Earnest Greene https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/news/kirby-smart-gives-update-on-monroe- freeling-and-earnest-greene/ 37. SEC Friday Injury Report: Key Starters’ Week 12 Status | Louisiana Sports https://www.louisianasports.net/2025/11/14/sec-friday-injury-report-key-starters-week-12- status/latest-stories/ 38. Georgia to be without leading rusher Trevor Etienne vs. Vols - ESPN https://www.espn.com.au/college-football/story/_/id/42396432/georgia-leading-rusher- trevor-etienne-vs-vols 39. Four Florida Gators come off injury report, one player ruled out https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/news/four-florida-gators-come-off-injury-report- one-player-ruled-out/ 40. Florida rules out WR Wilson and CB Marshall for rivalry game against No. 2 Georgia | KSL.com https://www.ksl.com/article/51167686/florida-rules-out-wr-wilson-and-cb-marshall-for- rivalry-game-against-no-2-georgia 41. UK receiver dismissed for rules violation | College Sports | thenewsenterprise.com https://www.thenewsenterprise.com/sports/college_sports/uk-receiver-dismissed-for-rules- violation/article_201115b2-6da8-5adc-8621-7015af4dbc35.html 42. WR Hardley Gilmore IV might not play for Kentucky Wildcats this season https://ukwildcatswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/football/2026/08/07/wr- hardley-gilmore-iv-might-not-play-for-kentucky-wildcats-this-season/91210583007/ 43. Joe Sloan will call plays for Kentucky from box in 2026 - On3 https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/joe-sloan-kentucky-offensive- coordinator-box-play-calling/ 44. LSU Paid Lane Kiffin’s $3 Million Buyout To Ole Miss, And May Have To Pay Nearly $1 Million For 2 Transfers’ Buyouts | TigerRag.com https://www.tigerrag.com/lsu-paid-lane-kiffins-3-million-buyout-to-ole-miss-and-may-have- to-pay-nearly-1-million-for-2-rebel-transfers/ 45. UK QB Minchey eager for fresh start with Cats | College | Kentucky New Era https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_ced9b857-abc2-5083-82c7- b68782e4bec3.html 46. Lane Kiffin Forced to Address Pete Golding & Ole Miss’s Lawsuit Against Current LSU Players - EssentiallySports https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-lane-kiffin-forced-to- address-pete-golding-ole-misss-lawsuit-against-current-lsu-players-devin-harper- princewill-umanmielen/ 47. LSU’s Lane Kiffin admits he doesn’t handle ‘breakups’ well | LSU | nola.com https://www.nola.com/sports/lsu/lsu-football-lane-kiffin-sec-network/article_22cab1c1- 24b4-479f-bfe8-4a1a9bff07a7.html 48. Isaac Brown Sits Out First Fall Practice, Limited Monday (RotoBaller) https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/isaac-brown-not-participating-in-louisvilles-first- fall-practice/1904128 49. Luckett's Mailbag: Expectations for Kenny Darby, Kentucky position battles, and what happens if the injury bug arrives at tailback - On3 https://www.on3.com/sites/kentucky-wildcats/news/lucketts-mailbag-kentucky-football-cj- baxter-jovantae-barnes-kenny-darby/ 50. Kentucky Wildcats won't face leading LSU scorer Wednesday https://ukwildcatswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/mens- 75. Boo Carter status updated by Josh Heupel on Saturday https://www.on3.com/teams/tennessee-volunteers/news/josh-heupel- updates-the-status-of-sophomore-playmaker-boo-carter/ 76. Judge Grants Injunction, Clearing Trinidad Chambliss to Play for Ole Miss in 2026 - HottyToddy.com - Ole Miss Sports, Oxford Entertainment, Dining & More https://www.hottytoddy.com/2026/02/12/trinidad-chambliss-injunction-ole- miss-2026/ 77. Texas A&M QB Brady Hart enters preseason practice as backup (KBTX) https://www.kbtx.com/2026/08/04/texas-am-qb-brady-hart-enters-preseason- practice-backup/ 78. Texas A&M Quietly Solved One of Its Biggest Roster Problems (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college/tamu/football/texas-am-quietly-solved-one-of-its- biggest-roster-problems 79. SEC Preview: Texas Longhorns (KBTX) https://www.kbtx.com/2026/08/07/sec-preview-texas-longhorns/ 80. Kiel McDonald reportedly close to being hired as Texas State RB coach https://www.statesman.com/sports/college/football/article/kiel-mcdonald- texas-state-football-bobcats-22357670.php 81. Texas State reportedly zeroing in New Mexico assistant with previous stops with USC, Utah and Chargers https://www.footballscoop.com/2026/07/23/texas-state-reportedly-zeroing-in- new-mexico-assistant-with-previous-stops-with-usc-utah-and-chargers 82. Tennessee State AD placed on administrative leave after no-confidence vote | AP News https://apnews.com/article/allen-tennessee-state-administrative-leave- b7fa1d7ea3e648f6bfb1d8eb040c7a72 83. Football Hires Matt Leone as Offensive Coordinator - Tennessee State University https://tsutigers.com/news/2026/1/13/football-football-hires-matt-leone-as- offensive-coordinator.aspx 84. Texas A&M linebacker Daymion Sanford hopes to return from injury ‘soon’ https://www.kbtx.com/2026/07/23/texas-am-linebacker-daymion-sanford- hopes-return-injury-soon/ 85. Source: Trevor Goosby recently underwent surgery for a shoulder injury - On3 https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/news/sources-trevor-goosby- recently-underwent-surgery-for-a-shoulder-injury/ 86. Le'Veon Moss injury update: RB out in Texas A&M vs South Carolina? https://www.statesman.com/sports/college/aggies/article/leveon-moss-injury- sec-availability-21183597.php 87. Texas A&M's Mike Elko noncommittal on naming starting RB https://www.on3.com/sites/aggie-yell/news/texas-am-aggies-head-coach- mike-elko-noncommittal-on-naming-a-running-back-starter-ahead-of-fall- camp/ 88. Two Texas A&M defensive backs not dressed out for UTSA game: What fans need to know https://gigemgazette.com/two-texas-a-m-defensive-backs-not-dressed-out- for-utsa-game-what-fans-need-to-know 89. 'Let's run it back': Texas A&M RB announces official return for 2026 - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lets-run-back-texas-m-192222129.html 90. Vanderbilt Commodores unveil gold alternate jerseys for 2026 (SportsLogos.Net) https://news.sportslogos.net/2026/08/06/vanderbilt-commodores-unveil-new- gold-football-jerseys-ahead-of-2026-season/collegiate/ 91. ULM and Louisiana Tech begin fall camp for 2026 season (KNOE) https://www.knoe.com/2026/08/06/ulm-louisiana-tech-begin-fall-camp/ 92. Vanderbilt Commodores Unveil New Gold Football Jerseys Ahead Of 2026 Season - SportsLogos.Net News https://news.sportslogos.net/2026/08/06/vanderbilt-commodores-unveil-new- gold-football-jerseys-ahead-of-2026-season/college/ 93. What UL-Monroe football said during the 2026 Sun Belt media days - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ul-monroe-football-said-during- 222100008.html 94. UTEP Football Announces Lanear Sampson as Miners’ Co-Offensive Coordinator & Wide Receivers Coach - UTEP Miners https://utepminers.com/news/2026/2/3/utep-football-announces-lanear- sampson-as-miners-co-offensive-coordinator-wide-receivers-coach.aspx 95. MARTIN: Buzz lacking for ULM football | Sports | hannapub.com https://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/sports/martin-buzz-lacking-for- ulm-football/article_a3eea1e6-13a0-4065-8c3a-b8ab4bb91529.html 96. UTEP Football Announces Andy Townsend as Miners’ Offensive Line Coach - UTEP Miners https://utepminers.com/news/2026/1/16/utep-football-announces-andy- townsend-as-miners-offensive-line-coach.aspx 97. UTEP Football 2026: Walden’s Year 3 Test in Year One of the MW | Mountain West Connection https://www.mwcconnection.com/utep-football/87587/utep-football-2026- scotty-waldens-year-3-test-in-year-one-of-the-mountain-west SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 8 of 9
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basketball/2026/01/14/kentucky-wildcats-lsu-dedan-thomas-out-injury/88183321007/ 51. Sources Say talks Pope's presser, SEC schedule, injuries and La Familia, mailbag Q&A - On3 https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/sources-say-talks-popes-presser-sec- schedule-injuries-and-la-familia-mailbag-qa/ 52. Mark Stoops expects Brock Vandagriff to start against Murray State - On3 https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/brock-vandagriff-kentucky- quarterback-injury-update/ 53. Trent Noah was full-go in Monday's practice after suffering minor injury against Mississippi State https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/trent-noah-full-go-monday-practice- after-suffering-minor-injury-against-mississippi-state/ 54. 'Install' of new Mizzou offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey's system already in place https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/article_a9825418-23d3-44ef-8dfe- 49cbe68a1cf1.html 98. Is Diego Pavia injured? Why Vanderbilt football quarterback has been limited in practice - Yahoo Sports https://sports.yahoo.com/article/diego-pavia-injured-why-vanderbilt- 024038619.html 99. Diego Pavia injury update: Clark Lea shares latest on Vanderbilt QB, credits him for battling through - On3 https://www.on3.com/college/vanderbilt-commodores/news/diego-pavia- injury-update-clark-lea-shares-latest-on-vanderbilt-qb-credits-him-for- battling-through/ 100. Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers tells ESPN he’s not playing... - ESPN https://www.espn.com/contributor/pete-thamel/bcc026399327d 101. UTEP's Ryan Metz: Won't play due to shoulder injury | theScore.com https://thescore.com/ncaaf/news/1391304 102. Clark Lea Has No Diego Pavia Doomsday Plan After Steve Spurrier’s Blunt Vanderbilt Verdict - EssentiallySports https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-clark-lea-has- no-diego-pavia-doomsday-plan-after-steve-spurriers-blunt-vanderbilt-verdict/ 103. Auburn-Baylor opener set for ABC; Golesh expects home atmosphere (AL.com) https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/05/alex-golesh-expects-home- atmosphere-when-auburn-faces-baylor-in-atlanta.html 104. LSU opener vs Clemson headlines SEC Week 1 slate (Saturday Down South) https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-football/espn-reveals-sec- week-1-kickoff-times-tv-assignments/ 105. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy recovering from shooting; availability uncertain (Sports Illustrated) https://www.si.com/college-football/one-number-sums-up-every-sec-team- 2026 106. Texas A&M and Missouri meet in rematch after A&M's 2025 win (KBTX) https://www.kbtx.com/2026/08/02/sec-preview-texas-am-missouri/ 107. Tennessee QB competition ongoing between MacIntyre and Brandon (KBTX) https://www.kbtx.com/2026/08/05/sec-preview-tennessee-texas-am/ 108. SEC football schedule: 2026 early season kickoff times, TV set https://fbschedules.com/sec-football-schedule-2026-early-season-kickoff- times-tv-set/ SEC · 2026 Week 1 · Conference Roundup Page 9 of 9
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