- Tim Tucker of the AJC examines whether Georgia running back Caleb King can revive his career.
- Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that the Bulldogs are looking for playmakers.
- John Adams of the Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that UT defensive star Eric Berry has picked up the cover-two like a pro.
- Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free Press writes that Ed Orgeron is a dominant presence in the Tennessee program.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate reports on LSU’s first day of practice.
- Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press-Register writes that Auburn gets a clean slate.
- Jeff Lockridge of the Tennesseean reports that Vandy quarterback Mackenzi Adams sees a familiar start to the season.
- Seth Emerson of The State writes on South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey.
- Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writes on the return of Razorback Elton Ford.
- Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that juco wide receiver Leon Berry is creating a buzz at Mississippi State.

