5-at-10: Madness breakdown across the SEC, college football’s next move, Darnold’s Super Bowl loss

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc) Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates after the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

By Jay Greeson February 12, 2026 8 min read

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So we asked Wednesday if the over/under of SEC men’s basketball tournament teams was 8.5, which way are you going?

Most of you went over, and I tend to lean that way too.

But there is a clear divide in the SEC this season.