- Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal writes that Phil Fulmer needs a break, and so does Tennessee.
- John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee’s 26-14 loss to Georgia could have been worse.
- Jeff Schultz of the AJC writes that Georgia finally has its day.
- Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida made a statement with its 51-21 whipping of LSU.
- Pat Dooley of the Gainesville Sun writes that one particular drive could define Gators’ season.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate asks LSU fans, did you see this coming?
- Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News asks where does Auburn go from here after losing to Arkansas 25-22.
- Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that after everything that’s happened, Will Muschamp looks even smarter for leaving Auburn for Texas.
- Wally Hall of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes that the Arkansas win is proof that the Razorbacks are making strides.
- Maurice Patton of the Tennessean reports that Vandy’s perfect record is dog-gone after 17-14 loss to Mississippi State.
- David Climer of the Tennessean writes that it’s too early to utter “same old Vandy.”
- Rusty Hampton of the Clarion-Ledger writes that it was a determined bunch of Dogs that beat Vandy.

