Overview

• No. 16 Vanderbilt visits No. 10 Alabama in the SEC’s marquee game, a rematch of last year’s Commodores upset with Alabama returning home after a statement win at Georgia.
• Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has powered a 5-0 start with 74.6% passing, 1,211 yards and 13 touchdowns, drawing focus to how the Crimson Tide defense counters a surging offense.
• No. 3 Miami heads to ranked Florida State in a spotlight in-state matchup, with Carson Beck’s steady form meeting an FSU team aiming to rebound from an overtime loss to Virginia.
• No. 9 Texas faces a dangerous road test at Florida as questions persist about Arch Manning’s early-season consistency, and analysts flag the Swamp trip as a potential stumble despite Texas’ defense.
• Upset watch extends to No. 6 Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State and No. 11 Texas Tech at undefeated Houston, where double-digit spreads and staff picks highlight volatility that could shape SEC and Big 12 races.