SEC links for Saturday:
- Writing for the Columbus Ledger and Enquirer, Seth Emerson notes that Mark Richt is definitely on the hot seat for today’s Georgia-South Carolina matchup in Athens.
- Mark Bradley of the AJC wonders if, win or lose, Georgia coach Mark Richt will ever feel his job is safe again in Athens?
- Brad Senkiw of the Anderson Independent Mail writes that the Gamecocks are ready for a big game.
- Don Kausler of the Birmingham News writes that Alabama-Penn State today at University Park will come down to a battle of execution.
- Tommy Deas of the Tuscaloosa News says there will be an overflow of tradition when the Tide and Nittany Lions meet.
- Jay G. Tate of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Auburn is hoping film study this week will help in its matchup today with Mississippi State.
- Brandon Marcello of the Clarion-Ledger breaks down the key SEC West Auburn-Mississippi State matchup.
- Bill Koch of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Cincinnati’s maturity will be tested today at Tennessee.
- Mike Strange of the Knoxville News-Sentinel lists five things Tennessee needs to do to beat the Bearcats.
- Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean writes that Vandy is motivated by the thought of being 2-0 after today’s game with Connecticut.
- Gary Laney of The Advocate has some questions for LSU’s home opener.
- Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun reports that UAB is a tune-up for Florida before the Gators embark on SEC play.
- Rachel George of the Orlando Sentinel blogs that Florida’s Sharrif Floyd will work out a plan to repay $2,700 so he can become eligible to play.
- Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News writes that Arkansas would love to hang a shutout on New Mexico.
