That confidence seemed to rub off on the national media. On the SEC Network set the next day, former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy made a bold statement about the Tigers going into the season. “The dark horse [in the SEC] is Auburn,” McElroy said.

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If you need a refresher, Alabama went 9-4 in DeBoer's first season as Nick Saban's replacement, which included losses to Vanderbilt and a 6-7 Oklahoma Sooners team. It was the worst Alabama season, on paper at least, since Saban's first year back in 2007.

“We’re thankful to be partnering with Nike. Mr. Knight and his wife Penny have known them for years,” Freeze said during his SEC media day conference. “I’ve never worn sneakers with a suit before, but I felt like it was appropriate to celebrate our turnover and partnership with them that began July 1.”

Auburn football aims to post its first winning season since 2020 this season. How high are the chances for Auburn to make that dream a reality? One SEC Network analyst believes Auburn's recent troubles can be quickly fixed.

The SEC kicked off its first day of Media Days on Monday, and spinning season is already in full effect. Day 1 brought LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Vanderbilt to the table, all of whom are facing a wide range of pressures.

The college football event of the summer kicks off today, as the 2025 SEC Media Days opens up the first day of Talkin’ Season. This year’s event returns to Atla