- Seth Emerson of The State reports that Darrin Horn was in Cincinnati on Thursday, but Horn denies he has had contact with Xavier about coaching job.
- Shannon Russell of the Cincinnati Enquirer also has the Horn denial.
- Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News writes that recruiting is keeping new Bama coach Anthony Grant on the move.
- Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun writes that Vernon Macklin could help Florida fill a big hole.
- Drew Edwards of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports on what Lane Kiffin called a “horrendous day” for Tennessee’s quarterbacks.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate previews this weekend’s LSU-Alabama baseball series.
- Charles Goldberg of the Birmingham News reports that Auburn is hitting home runs at a record pace.
- Edward Aschoff of the Gainesville Sun reports that Florida baseball hopes to improve its road record.
- Chip Towers of the AJC provides five things to watch on Georgia’s G-Day.
- News columnist Kevin Scarbinsky writes on Auburn and Tuscaloosa working together.
- The State’s Emerson writes on South Carolina defensive lineman Travian Robertson.
- David Brandt of the Clarion-Ledger writes on the Ole Miss men’s tennis team.

