Ohio State Tops Preseason Coaches Poll as SEC Depth Faces Big Ten Legacy
The US LBM Coaches Poll places Ohio State at No.1, sparking discussion over SEC depth versus Big Ten's recent championship streak.
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The US LBM Coaches Poll places Ohio State at No.1, sparking discussion over SEC depth versus Big Ten's recent championship streak.

The NCAA has suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games after he accepted a $427.48 flight during the NFL pre‑draft process, a benefit he later repaid. Coach Josh Heupel publicly defended Carter’s character and questioned the league’s ruling, while Carter prepares to graduate with honors and return for his senior season.

Writer John Adams forecasts a playoff berth for USC, while USA TODAY Sports analyst Blake Toppmeyer raises doubts over a demanding slate of opponents.
Highly rated transfer Chaz Coleman has been medically disqualified from the University of Tennessee football program, ending a brief but impactful stint that began after he followed defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Knoxville.
Jamir Dean, a 6‑foot‑3, 200‑pound prospect rated No. 257 overall, announced his pledge to the University of Georgia after decommitting from Penn State, adding depth to the Bulldogs' receiving corps.
The SEC enters the 2025 season with a stacked slate of teams, from Georgia’s No. 2 preseason spot to Auburn’s sleeper potential, while quarterback eligibility battles loom large.
Lane Kiffin faces intense scrutiny as LSU’s new head coach, with a playoff‑or‑bust mandate, a controversial Vanity Fair interview, and a fan base still nursing old grievances.