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Nick Saban raves about Marcel Reed entering 2026

Texas A&M enters the 2026 season with high expectations borne from an 11-game winning streak last season and a berth in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff. Among the returning standouts for the Aggies this season is quarterback Marcel Reed, who shined in 2025 with 3,169 passing yards and 31 total touchdowns. Reed has plenty of … Continued The post Nick Saban raves about Marcel Reed entering 2026 appeared first on Saturday Down South .

Jon Sumrall sees clear ‘Power Two’ in college football

Florida coach Jon Sumrall has yet to coach a game in Gainesville, yet he believes the haves and have-nots within college football are even more pronounced than the divide between Power Four and Group of Six-level programs. “There is a clear delineation,” Sumrall said Wednesday during Day 3 of SEC Media Days in Tampa. “I’m … Continued The post Jon Sumrall sees clear ‘Power Two’ in college football appeared first on Saturday Down South .

Kirby Smart says Mike Bobo doesn’t ‘give a sh-t’ about criticism

One of the axioms about coaches is that if they start listening too much to criticism from fans, they’ll end up sitting with them in the stands. That is a truism which, according to Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo takes literally. “Do you think Mike Bobo gives a sh-t what anybody … Continued The post Kirby Smart says Mike Bobo doesn’t ‘give a sh-t’ about criticism appeared first on Saturday Down South .

John Mateer raves about new Oklahoma assistant Jason Witten

It’s not every day that a two-time NFL All-Pro who is widely regarded as one of the best to ever play his position ends up on your coaching staff. But when you’re Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, you certainly try to soak up every morsel of knowledge as possible. Mateer spoke Wednesday during Day 3 of … Continued The post John Mateer raves about new Oklahoma assistant Jason Witten appeared first on Saturday Down South .

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Kewan Lacy defines his ‘unfinished business’ at Ole Miss

If anyone questioned Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy’s intentions when he chose to return to the Rebels for the 2026 season instead of choosing to entertain highly lucrative transfer portal options, he delivered his rationale very succinctly Wednesday on Day 3 of SEC Media Days in Tampa. “The national championship,” Lacy told reporters when … Continued The post Kewan Lacy defines his ‘unfinished business’ at Ole Miss appeared first on Saturday Down South .

Mike Elko says empty trophy case keeps Texas A&M players motivated

Motivation in sports comes in many forms. In Texas A&M coach Mike Elko’s case, he hopes his Aggies are motivated for the upcoming 2026 college football season by the sight of a stark reality. An empty trophy case. Elko was asked about motivation Wednesday during Day 3 of SEC Media Days in Tampa, to which … Continued The post Mike Elko says empty trophy case keeps Texas A&M players motivated appeared first on Saturday Down South .