That confidence seemed to rub off on the national media. On the SEC Network set the next day, former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy made a bold statement about the Tigers going into the season. “The dark horse [in the SEC] is Auburn,” McElroy said.

Former OU and current Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold reflected on his time with the Sooners during an appearance on "SEC This Morning."

If you need a refresher, Alabama went 9-4 in DeBoer's first season as Nick Saban's replacement, which included losses to Vanderbilt and a 6-7 Oklahoma Sooners team. It was the worst Alabama season, on paper at least, since Saban's first year back in 2007.

Auburn football aims to post its first winning season since 2020 this season. How high are the chances for Auburn to make that dream a reality? One SEC Network analyst believes Auburn's recent troubles can be quickly fixed.

ATLANTA, Ga. ( WALA) - SEC Media Days is always a special time of year as we inch closer to the first fall kickoff. This year it’s a little extra special with media days taking place at the College Football Hall of Fame.

The SEC kicked off its first day of Media Days on Monday, and spinning season is already in full effect. Day 1 brought LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Vanderbilt to the table, all of whom are facing a wide range of pressures.

The college football event of the summer kicks off today, as the 2025 SEC Media Days opens up the first day of Talkin’ Season. This year’s event returns to Atla