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Shane Beamer shares update on hobbled LaNorris Sellers after gritty Week 10 victory
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers played through a first‑half ankle injury to lead the Gamecocks to a 17‑9 Week 10 win over Texas A&M, finishing 20‑of‑31 for 251 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions. Coach Shane Beamer said post‑game tests look good and Sellers should be available, though a full update is expected within 24 hours. The win lifts the team to 6‑3 overall, 4‑3 in the SEC as they head into a primetime Week 11 clash with Arkansas on Saturday night.
SEC lands 5 teams in Super 16 poll following Week 10
The National Football Foundation’s new Super 16 poll, released after Week 10, rewards the SEC with five spots. Georgia, fresh off a blowout of Ole Miss, tops the poll at No. 1, matching its AP and Coaches’ rankings. Alabama sits at No. 7 after a dominant road win over LSU, while Texas and Tennessee fill No. 8 and No. 9. Kentucky drops to No. 13 following a loss at Tennessee. The SEC now controls nearly a third of the elite 16, underscoring the conference’s playoff dominance as Week 11 approaches.
Paul Finebaum tears into Lane Kiffin after LSU’s loss to Alabama: ‘Kiffin choked’
Paul Finebaum blasted LSU head coach Lane Kiffin after the Tigers fell 31-13 to Alabama on Nov. 8, 2026, saying Kiffin "choked" and questioning the coach’s substance beyond hype. The loss drops LSU to 6‑3 overall, 3‑3 in the SEC, and puts its College Football Playoff hopes in jeopardy. Finebaum warned that Kiffin must rebound against Texas in a primetime Week 11 showdown at Death Valley to salvage his first season’s narrative. The critic’s remarks set the stage for heightened scrutiny ahead of the next high‑stakes matchup.
Texas opens as road underdog in ranked matchup at LSU
Texas heads to Baton Rouge as a road underdog for its second straight away win, aiming for a second ranked victory after a 7‑2, 4‑2 SEC triumph over Missouri. LSU, sitting 6‑3 (3‑3 SEC) after a painful loss to Alabama, looks to rebound and keep CFP hopes alive. The primetime 7:30 p.m. ET clash on ABC pits the Tigers' quarterback Sam Leavitt-led squad as a 4.5‑point home favorite, with an early over/under of 46 points, according to Circa Sports. Both teams have playoff aspirations on the line, making Week 11 a pivotal showdown.
Army reveals special uniforms for Navy matchup next month
Army will wear uniforms honoring the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry (the “Ivy Division”) when it faces Navy on Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium. The special‑issue jerseys were unveiled on Nov. 8, with former NFL star Rob Gronkowski joining the reveal on the team’s social channels. The 127th meeting pits the Black Knights against the Midshipmen, a rivalry Navy leads 64‑55‑7. The preview highlights the tribute design and the high‑profile guest, building excitement for the December showdown.
Matthew Golden puts together monster first quarter for Packers vs. Patriots
Matthew Golden erupts for a career‑defining first quarter as the Green Bay Packers face the New England Patriots in Week 9. The second‑year wideout logs 126 receiving yards on six catches, including a 49‑yard bomb and a five‑yard touchdown, setting the NFL’s highest total for a single quarter this season. Golden’s burst surpasses the last Packers big‑quarter performance since Jordy Nelson’s 133 yards in 2014. He finishes the half with seven catches for 150 yards, giving Green Bay a chance to improve to 6-3. The standout showing underscores Golden’s rise from Texas to a key NFL target.
SEC announces TV, kickoff updates for 6 Week 11 games
The SEC reveals TV slots and kickoff times for six Week 11 matchups on Nov. 14. Auburn (vs. Mississippi State) opens at noon ET on ESPN, while No. 1 Georgia hosts Missouri at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Texas faces LSU in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, and the Rebels travel to Oklahoma at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Kentucky–Florida lands at 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, and Tennessee‑Texas A&M kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN. All dates and networks are now set, ending the earlier “or” uncertainty.
Michigan parts ways with OC Jason Beck after loss to Michigan State, per report
Michigan dismisses offensive coordinator Jason Beck with three games left after a 15-6 defeat to Michigan State dropped the Wolverines to 5-4 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Spartans and left Michigan second‑last in the conference in both yards (302.6) and points (19.6) per game, with a league‑worst 173.9 passing yards. Beck, a former Utah OC who ran a top‑10 offense in 2025, could not revive Michigan’s sputtering attack, even after freshman quarterback Tommy Carr replaced Bryce Underwood. Michigan now faces Oregon, UCLA and Ohio State.
Tennessee opens as slight road favorite at Texas A&M
Tennessee rebounds from a 7‑2 season with a dominant 34‑6 win over Kentucky, climbing into the CFP Top 12. The Vols now head to Kyle Field for Week 11, where they open as a modest road favorite (-2.5) against a struggling Texas A&M Aggies, who sit 4‑5 overall and 1‑5 in the SEC after a 17‑9 loss to South Carolina. Circa Sports sets the game’s over/under at 41, and the Aggies need two wins in their next three matchups to stay bowl‑eligible.
South Carolina adds commitment from 4-star LB out of North Carolina
South Carolina secures its third 2028 signing as 4‑star linebacker Skylar Alston from Raleigh, N.C., commits to the Gamecocks. The 6‑foot‑2, 220‑lb junior logged 130 tackles, 25 TFLs, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in his 2025 sophomore season at Cardinal Gibbons. Alston turned down offers from Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, UCLA and Michigan. Ranked No. 227 nationally, No. 20 among linebackers and No. 11 in North Carolina by 247Sports, he joins other 2028 pledges Joseph Gibbs and Jhamari Cain, helping South Carolina lock in the No. 20 recruiting class.
RedZone’s Scott Hanson gives hilarious call of corgi loose on field at Panthers game
During the Panthers‑Chargers game at Bank of America Stadium, a halftime corgi race turned chaotic when one dog bolted onto the field. NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson delivered a humorous play‑by‑play, describing the pup’s 100‑yard dash and the staff’s scramble to corral it. The article notes the growing trend of corgi races at sporting events and jokes about the dog joining Carolina’s offense alongside Bryce Young.
KC Concepcion scores first NFL touchdown in impressive fashion
Rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion records his first NFL touchdown in a dramatic 64‑yard reception against the New Orleans Saints. The 24‑overall pick from Texas A&M entered the game with 33 catches for 352 yards, ranking third in Browns receiving yards, but had no scores until Shedeur Sanders connected on a fourth‑quarter pass that put Cleveland ahead 13‑9. The Browns improve to 5‑3 after the win, while Concepcion aims to add more touchdowns as he cements his role in Todd Monken’s offense.
Arkansas falls to No. 9 Virginia despite 19-point outing from Jordan Smith Jr.
Arkansas opens the 2026‑27 season with a 91‑72 loss to No. 9 Virginia on Sunday. Virginia’s balanced attack saw Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis each drop 16 points, while Johann Grunloh added 15 points and five blocks. The Razorbacks struggled, committing 15 turnovers and trailing 46‑27 at halftime, though they rallied to tie 45‑45 late before the final blow. Freshman Jordan Smith Jr. led Arkansas with 19 points, four steals and a block, yet also topped the team in turnovers with three. Arkansas next faces Robert Morris on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Jaylen Waddle exits Week 9 game due to concussion
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle left the Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers after a hard facemask hit forced him into concussion protocol. The Broncos, trailing 14-13 in the fourth quarter, ruled him out for the remainder of the game. The former Alabama star, who struggled with injuries all season, has posted just 315 receiving yards and two touchdowns, with only one 100‑yard game (Week 2). While the Broncos’ offense has been inconsistent, Waddle’s low production and now this concussion raise concerns about his impact after a high‑profile offseason acquisition.
Alabama basketball lands 2027 commitment from top-100 prospect
Alabama men's basketball lands its third 2027 recruit as 6‑foot‑9, 4‑star center Yohane Kabongo verbally commits to Nate Oats’ program. Ranked No. 98 nationally by 247Sports, Kabongo chose Alabama after visits to Tuscaloosa, Tennessee and Mississippi State, praising the fit for his game. The commitment adds a second frontcourt player to a class that already includes 4‑star forward Chase Lumpkin and guard Zion Green. Alabama opens the 2026‑27 season with wins over Sam Houston and Arkansas State, gearing up for an upcoming game against Oakland.
Former Texas A&M punter Braden Mann blasts epic punt vs. Giants, longest in NFL in quarter-century
Eagles punter Braden Mann, a former Texas A&M Ray Guy Award winner, delivers a highlight‑reel 86‑yard punt—the longest in the NFL since 2001—pinning the New York Giants at their 8‑yard line during a 8‑6 halftime lead in Week 9. The low‑scoring game sees the Giants opening with two field goals, while Philly’s only points come from a Saquon Barkley rush and a Joe Milton two‑point conversion. With both teams struggling offensively, the punt stands out as the night’s marquee moment.
Myles Garrett forces sack fumble in first game back from injury
Myles Garrett returns to the Los Angeles Rams after missing games with a knee injury, delivering a game‑changing sack on Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels that forces a fumble and sets up a field‑goal. The play gives the Rams a 13‑10 lead heading into the second half. The 30‑year‑old former Texas A&M star, acquired this offseason from the Cleveland Browns in a trade that cost Cleveland three first‑round picks and Jared Verse, shows he’s still a defensive powerhouse.
Norfolk State ignores HC Michael Vick’s victory formation call, loses after costly fumble
Norfolk State quarterback fumbled a snap with 1:27 left after coach Michael Vick allegedly called a victory kneel, giving North Carolina Central the ball and a game‑winning touchdown with 27 seconds remaining. The Spartans, trailing 28‑23, could have sealed the win by simply kneeling, but a shotgun play cost them the game. Vick said he removed his headset and instructed a victory formation, then watched the mishap unfold. Norfolk State misses a late field goal, falls to 4‑6 on the season, and Vick’s record slips to 5‑17 in two years as the mistake becomes “teaching tape” material.
Former LSU player rips Lane Kiffin in NSFW social media rant: ‘Grow the f— up’
Former LSU nose tackle Breiden Fehoko blows up on social media after the Tigers’ 31‑13 loss to Alabama, unleashing a profanity‑laden tirade at coach Lane Kiffin. Fehoko condemns Kiffin’s $90 million salary, claims the “number‑one portal class” hasn’t translated into wins, and accuses the coach of poor in‑state recruiting and over‑reliance on optics. With LSU now 6‑3 overall and 3‑3 in the SEC, Fehoko warns the program’s playoff hopes are fading and urges Kiffin to grow up or step aside. The rant, posted early Sunday, is flagged NSFW.
Mike Tirico to miss Sunday Night Football game due to health issue
Mike Tirico announces he will miss Sunday Night Football’s November 8 matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field due to a health issue. Tirico, who has called SNF with Cris Collinsworth since August 2022, posted the news via NBC Sports PR on X and said he hopes to return next week in Cincinnati. NBC taps Noah Eagle to fill the booth alongside Collinsworth and Melissa Stark for the 8:20 p.m. ET game.
Texas A&M sees 5-star 2027 OL decommit from Aggies
Texas A&M’s recruiting hit a setback after the Aggies’ 17-9 loss to South Carolina, when five‑star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted. Ranked No. 1 OT in the 2027 class by Rivals, the 6‑foot‑5, 300‑lb. Fort Lauderdale native had also considered Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Texas, Miami and Ohio State. The decommit comes as the Aggies slump to a 1‑5 SEC record, putting additional pressure on Mike Elko’s staff to keep their 2027 class competitive.
AP Top 25, Week 11: Georgia retakes top spot, 8 SEC teams listed in latest poll
The AP Top 25 released after Week 10 lands Georgia at No. 1 after a blowout win over Ole Miss, while Miami drops from the top spot following its loss to Notre Dame. The poll features an unprecedented eight SEC teams: Georgia (1), Alabama (7), Texas (8), Tennessee (9), Kentucky (13), Ole Miss (19), South Carolina (20) and LSU (24), with Missouri just missing the list. Mizzou and Florida fall out after losses to Texas and Oklahoma, respectively.
AP Top 25, Week 11: Georgia retakes top spot, 8 teams listed in latest poll
Georgia reclaims the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 after a dominant win over Ole Miss, while Miami drops following its loss to Notre Dame. The poll features eight SEC teams: Georgia (1), Alabama (7), Texas (8), Tennessee (9), Kentucky (13), Ole Miss (19), South Carolina (20) and LSU (24); Missouri falls out but still receives votes. Notable top‑25 entries include Utah, Notre Dame, UCLA, Miami and Indiana. The full list and additional vote‑getters are detailed in the article.
Danny Kanell unveils new top 12 after Week 10
After Week 10’s ‘Separation Saturday’ showdown, CBS analyst Danny Kanell releases his bias‑free #DKtop12. Utah and UCLA claim the top two spots, followed by Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami. Wake Forest lands at No. 7, while Texas (8), Tennessee (9) and Alabama (10) round out the SEC presence. Texas Tech holds No. 11, and USC shares the twelfth slot. The only unbeaten teams left are Utah and UCLA, as Miami falls to sixth after its loss to Notre Dame. Kanell’s list reshapes the playoff picture, highlighting surprise movers like Notre Dame’s rise to No. 4 and Wake Forest’s entry at No. 7.
Joe Burrow joins elite company with 4th straight 4-TD game
Joe Burrow cements his elite status by delivering a fourth straight game with at least four total touchdowns, joining Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Dan Marino. He threw for 271 yards and three passing scores, plus a rushing TD in the Bengals’ 34-17 win, moving Cincinnati to a 6-2 record and solidifying their AFC Super Bowl‑contender push. Burrow’s season line reads 2,386 yards, 23 touchdowns and six picks, while the team’s aggressive off‑season trade for DT Dexter Lawrence signals Cincinnati’s heightened urgency.
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