1. Alabama
Anyone got any other questions about the defending national champs? After destroying then-No. 8-ranked Michigan last week, Alabama assumed the No. 1 spot in the polls. It will take a good-sized upset to knock the Tide off — Alabama has been favored in every game since the 2009 SEC title game. There are toddlers out there who have never known Alabama as an underdog; and depending on what happens in November in Baton Rouge, they may start school before that trend changes.
Saturday: vs. Western Kentucky, 3:30 (WDSI)
2. LSU
The Honey Badger will take the LSU classes that he wants. Tyrann Mathieu — a Heisman finalist last year who earned the Honey Badger nickname — was booted from the Tigers football team last month. Instead of transferring, Mathieu has enrolled in classes at LSU. Tigers coach Les Miles was evasive Tuesday when asked if Mathieu could return after the season. Everyone knows Miles will take the Honey Badger back if he wants.
Saturday: vs. Washington, 7 (ESPN)
3. Georgia
Apparently the Bulldogs play “old-man football.” At least that’s what Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson said on social media this week. Two quick things: One, it was not surprising that Richardson was kept out of the Tigers’ media event this week; two, some of the worst whippings college kids get are from old guys.