Overview

• Alabama’s 24-21 road win at Georgia vaulted the Tide back into the top tier, but Kalen DeBoer confirmed Russaw is out for an extended stretch and Latham is done for 2025.
• Coordinator Kane Wommack said Alabama will get creative at the Wolf OLB spot, with Yhonzae Pierre taking on a larger role and true freshman Justin Hill moving into the rotation.
• Attention turns to unbeaten Vanderbilt visiting Tuscaloosa, where consistency is the benchmark after last year’s stumble following a Georgia win; analysts note Alabama’s improved ball control and turnover margin.
• Auburn enters its bye at 0-2 in the SEC after a 16-10 loss at Texas A&M that included an 0-for-13 third-down performance, intensifying scrutiny of Hugh Freeze as team leaders urge accountability.
• Oregon’s 30-24 double-overtime victory at Penn State boosted the Ducks’ profile and renewed national criticism of James Franklin’s big-game record, even as he vowed the loss will not define the Nittany Lions’ season.