Southeastern Conference

Brown Leads Auburn Past Southern Miss 43-8

Byrum Brown accounted for 319 yards and three touchdowns in Auburn’s 43-8 win over Southern Miss, including a rare receiving TD, as he rebounded from a rough Week 1. Coach Alex Golesh praised his efficiency and turnover-free performance, highlighting a strong second half as Auburn looks ahead to the SEC opener with Florida and notes the defense’s early takeaway plays.

SEC Sets Sept. 26 Kickoff Times, TV Assignments

On Sept. 26, SEC games feature a mix of prime-time slots including Texas A&M at LSU on ABC at 6:30 p.m., Missouri at Mississippi State on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m., Vanderbilt at Auburn at 3:15 p.m. CT, and Alabama-South Carolina set for 7 p.m. on ESPN. The schedule emphasizes night games and network variety across SEC primetime slots.

Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute

SEC files amendment to lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin seeking authority to expel Tigers from league

Judge lets LSU add former NFL players as SEC weighs appeal

Michigan courts upheld a preliminary injunction requiring Kalshi to block Michigan residents from sports event contracts, enforce geofencing with a $500,000 daily fine for violations, and allow continued state oversight as the case proceeds. Separately, a Louisiana judge ruled that the Class of 2022 players can compete in 2026-27 under an injunction, potentially adding players to LSU’s roster amid ongoing legal battles between the school and the SEC.

Aggies Motivated by Elko's Empty Trophy Case

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko says he keeps his players driven by showing them an empty trophy case, insisting that last year’s 11-2 CFP appearance hasn’t satisfied the program and that the goal is growth and real hardware heading into 2026. The blunt trophy-case approach dominates SEC Media Days coverage, reflecting a rapid rise under Elko and a push to finally win championships rather than settle for past success.

Alabama QB battle tightens ahead of 2026 opener

Alabama enters 2026 with a Kalen DeBoer-led program and a quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, while returning playmakers on both sides and a veteran receiving corps, with analysts noting the offense will tailor to whichever QB wins the job. Nick Saban publicly contends that the SEC features a stacked quarterback landscape and believes both Mack and Russell are capable of leading wins, reflecting ongoing uncertainty around the Tide’s offense.