- Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald writes that answers should come quickly for Georgia.
- David Hale of the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer writes that Georgia back Caleb King isn’t quite ready.
- Ron Morris of The State writes that Steve Spurrier’s mystique was born at North Carolina State.
- Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama’s 2008 recruiting class is growing up fast.
- Joe Biddle of the Tennessean writes that Vanderbilt selected its calm quarterback.
- Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun writes that Florida’s offense has the same goals, different methods.
- Kyle Veazey of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger writes that play-calling will have many voices at Mississippi State.
- Veazey also reports that Anthony Dixon’s status remains unclear.
- Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that Tennessee upperclassmen see benefit in playing freshmen.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that LSU is taking nothing for granted.

