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Oklahoma-Texas pairing has all the marks of low-scoring slugfest

Oklahoma and top-ranked Texas will be bringing two elite defenses to the Cotton Bowl this weekend for their annual Red River Rivalry meeting.

By JIM VERTUNO / The Associated Press October 8, 2026

Texas quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball during the Longhorns' most recent game, a 20-17 win at Tennessee on Sept. 26. Texas and Oklahoma, coming off a 41-13 loss at Georgia in its most recent game, were off last week ahead of their Red River Rivalry matchup Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. (Sara Diggins/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

Mizzou freshman offensive lineman receives heart transplant, coach says

Missouri freshman offensive tackle Johnnie "DJ" Jones has received a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Thursday.

By The Associated Press October 8, 2026

Fans watch as Missouri hosts Florida in an SEC football game last Saturday at Faurot Field in Columbia. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Pasquali’s Pix: Dawgs dealing with unknowns before Alabama trip

The anticipated college football showdown between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama inside Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday could be altered by Tropical Storm Isaias.

By David Paschall October 7, 2026

University of Georgia photo / Georgia football players kneel in prayer before the 2016 game at South Carolina, a contest that had to be postponed one day due to Hurricane Matthew.

Rodney Garner savoring ‘one of the more enjoyable years’ with Vols

The Tennessee Volunteers will enter the midway mark of their regular season with multiple statistics that reflect well on the defensive front.

By David Paschall October 7, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee defensive linemen Daevin Hobbs (5), Nathan Robinson (19) and Xavier Gilliam (2) celebrate a stop during last Saturday's 24-14 win over Auburn inside Neyland Stadium.

Former Alabama football coach Dennis Franchione dies at 75

Dennis Franchione, the longtime college football coach who turned around TCU before stops at Alabama and Texas A&M, has died. He was 75.

By The Associated Press October 7, 2026

Alabama football coach Dennis Franchione watches a replay on the scoreboard during the Crimson Tide's nonconference road game against Oklahoma in Norman on Sept. 7, 2002. (AP Photo/Jackson Laizure)

Paschall: Heupel on verge of first performance-based QB switch

Tennessee football fans could be witnessing history this week.

By David Paschall October 4, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo by Peyton Collimore / Tennessee sophomore quarterback George MacIntyre hands off to senior running back DeSean Bishop during Saturday's 24-14 win over Auburn inside Neyland Stadium.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell getting better and better every week

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell looked like the first-year starter he is when he committed three turnovers at Kentucky in the second week.

By BRETT MARTEL / The Associated Press October 4, 2026

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) runs for a first down against Mississippi State during Saturday's SEC border rivalry matchup in Starkville. (AP Photo/James Pugh)

Bishop’s career day paces Vols: ‘It was only a matter of time’

It was a rushing performance General Robert Neyland would have treasured.

By David Paschall October 3, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / DeSean Bishop rushed for 220 yards Saturday in Tennessee's 24-14 win over Auburn inside Neyland Stadium.

Vols notebook: New starting guards step up in victory over Auburn

Tennessee had two first-time starters at guard Saturday, with Nic Moore on the left side of the offensive line and Donovan Haslam on the right side.