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College Football First-Year Coaches Report Card: Grading Power 4’s New Hires After Four Weeks

Two coaches get top marks, but will anyone receive a failing grade?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Heisman Rankings After Week 3: A Clear Favorite Emerges for College Football’s Top Honor

Coming off an explosive Week 3 across college football, headlined by Ole Miss’s massive win over LSU, Sports Illustrated ranks 16 players in the mix for the vaunted trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Three Matchups That Will Decide LSU–Ole Miss, Plus 10 Other Can’t Miss Week 3 Games

Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford, Miss. for Tigers at Rebels headlines a strong Week 3 slate.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Why Auburn and Florida Hold the Keys to the SEC’s Football Revival

New coaches Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall inherit two of the SEC’s proudest programs, and their success could shape whether the conference regains its place atop college football.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21

SEC Coaches Have Lots of Thoughts on the Fine Art of Basket Weaving

Chest-puffing over academics is the Big Ten’s job, guys.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

The Draft Proves It: The SEC Still Reigns Supreme Over Big Ten in NFL’s Eyes

While the Big Ten dominated the early part of the 2026 draft, after seven rounds it is clear that NFL front offices still believe that the SEC is producing the most talent.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27

Florida coach Jon Sumrall's photoshoot with a 7-foot alligator includes some tense moments

Florida coach Jon Sumrall has a new appreciation for the gator chomp

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Ole Miss-Tulane Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

Here's what you need to know before a College Football Playoff first round clash between the Rebels and Green Wave.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall Announces Death of Father Two Days Before Playoff Game

The Green Wave (and future Florida coach) paid tribute to his dad.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Tulane vs. Ole Miss: Three Bold Predictions for CFP First Round Matchup

Ole Miss will meet Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff in the Rebels’ first game post Lane Kiffin.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025