David Ubben and Andy Staples preview the 2021 SEC East season. Is this the year Georgia can run the table? Week 1 vs. Clemson could set the tone for the entire season. How does Florida replace Kyle Trask at QB? After the Dawgs & Gators which program ranks 3rd in the SEC East pecking order? South Carolina, Tennessee & Vandy all have first year coaches in Shane Beamer, Josh Heupel and Clark Lea, respectively. Plus, Eli Drinkwitz enters year 2 at Mizzou. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles joins David Ubben to discuss Henry To'o To'o transferring from Tennessee to Alabama. Will he be eligible to play in 2021? All signs are pointing to yes. The Crimson Tide linebacking corps could be the best in the country. Ohio State WR Jameson Williams is also transferring to Alabama & the rich just continue to get richer. How long will Nick Saban reign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Georgia Bulldogs scribe for The Athletic Seth Emerson discuss the state of affairs in Athens. Georgia's win-loss record since the beginning of Kirby Smart's tenure is among one of the best in college football, so why aren't the Bulldogs top dog yet? Had Jamie Newman officially taken the reigns at UGA would they have earned a berth to Atlanta? 'Why did Smart choose that QB to start over the actually good one' epitomizes his run as Georgia's head honcho. Does Georgia face a fatal flaw yearly? What is it this season, and what has it been in years past? Plus, the guys look at Georgia's schedule, including their season-opener against Clemson, discuss their abundance of talent, and assuage fans' concern (or hope) of Kirby Smart being fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy is joined by The Athletic’s Tennessee beat writer and Football & Grits co-host David Ubben. Year 1 on Rocky Top for new head coach Josh Heupel is underway after what was one of the wildest 6 month stretches in Tennessee football history because of scandal, investigation & turnover. Will Heupel and new AD Danny White bring the Vols program back to glory? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall talk all things SEC after the conclusion of spring practice. Florida QB Emory Jones will make a big impact in the SEC East. Could Bryce Young be the best Bama QB ever? It will be interesting to see Bill O'Briens impact on the Crimson Tide offense. Georgia needs to score more points. Is JT Daniels the guy to do it? Which 1st year coach will have the best debut? The guys set up the 2021 SEC season on a silver platter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben sits down with Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel. How has adapting to life in Knoxville been? What improvements need to be made? Plus, Heupel discusses his relationship with Mike Leach and his mentors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman rank SEC jobs. Alabama isn't in Ari's top 2? Where does Florida check-in? Which job is more desirable: Kentucky or Auburn? What omen of ill-fortune has befallen College Station? Controversy alert in Rocky Top! Could Ole Miss scrape their way out of the bottom five soon? Subscribe to The Andy Staples Show: http://listen.theathletic.com/andystaples?sid=t-o-l Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Aaron Suttles recap National Signing Day in the SEC. Alabama continues to dominate on the recruiting trail. Is Jimbo Fisher creating a monster at Texas A&M? The new crop of SEC coaches have landed their 1st class. Plus, EA Sports announces its CFB video game will return.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall react to Tennessee's hiring of Josh Heupel. Plus, the 2021 schedule has been released & the guys share their takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples go inside Tennessee's decision to fire Jeremy Pruitt with cause. In an unprecedented move, the school investigated itself to avoid paying Pruitt's massive buyout. Athletic Director Phil Fulmer also announced his decision to retire. Who are the candidates to replace both departures & what is the path forward for the Vols? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama caps the season with another National Championship. Heisman winner DeVonta Smith went for over 200 yards with 3TDs ... in the first half! Texas A&M fans used last night as an opportunity to remind people why they deserved to be in the playoff. LSU officially hires a Jake Peetz as offensive coordinator in an effort to recreate Joe Brady's 2019 magic. Tennessee is in full self-destruct mode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Mitch Light joins David Ubben to share his research on SEC coaching trends. Over the last 10 years, there have been 25 SEC hires & only 4 were standing P5 head coaches. What other trends are out there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the latest news in the SEC. Alabama WR DeVonta Smith wins the Heisman trophy! The situation at Tennessee is getting more ominous by the day. Why is Dan Mullen's name mentioned for every job opening? Is he a serious candidate for the NFL? The guys give their take on the National Championship game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions about SEC football! Is it easier to build a program in the SEC or maintain success? Where do current SEC coaches fall on that scale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples give their initial thoughts on the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. Will the Crimson Tide be able to take advantage of a banged up Justin Fields? Florida Coach Dan Mullen's name has popped up for NFL job openings. DeVonta Smith deserves to be the SEC player of the year. Will he win the Heisman?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would CFB Playoff expansion lead to more talent dispersion across the landscape of college football? Mitch Light & David Ubben preview the full slate of SEC bowl games. Alabama vs. Notre Dame (Sugar Bowl) Mississippi State vs. Tulsa (Armed Forces Bowl) Georgia vs. Cincinnati (Peach Bowl) Kentucky vs. NC State (Gator Bowl) Auburn vs. Northwestern (Citrus Bowl) Ole Miss vs. Indiana (Outback Bowl) Texas A&M vs. North Carolina (Orange Bowl) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New South Carolina HC Shane Beamer is retaining 40-50% of Will Muschamp's staff. Is that the right move? The Texas Bowl is canceled meaning Arkansas' season is over. Should Urban Meyer take an NFL job? Would the former Florida coach be successful at that level? Plus, Professor Ubben grades Josh's take on Power 5 Head Coaching jobs not being what they used to be from a lifestyle perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions about SEC football! Will Gus Malzahn land a head coaching job this offseason? Which seniors will return to Alabama and use the extra year of eligibility offered due to the pandemic? Is the Heisman going to DeVonta Smith or Kyle Trask? Is it better for Texas A&M to beat UNC in the Orange Bowl than taking another beating from Alabama? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben & Andy Staples welcome you to SEC bowl season. Alabama vs. Notre Dame is the main event on Friday but Florida, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Georgia & Auburn will all be in action beforehand. Plus, Kentucky, Texas A&M & Ole Miss will play Saturday. Andy gives his take on the Bryan Harsin hire at Auburn. Dane Brugler's latest mock NFL draft is out & 3 SEC players are in the top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the latest news in the SEC. Auburn hires Boise State Head Coach Bryan Harsin to take over on the plains. Florida is hit with recruiting violations & head coach Dan Mullen receives a 1-year show cause. South Carolina opts out of the Gasparilla Bowl. What SEC bowl game is the most intriguing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions! What is on Alabama's Christmas wish list? Does Dabo Swinney not want to play Ohio State? Who should get the Auburn job? Is the hiring process making the school look bad? Would Steve Sarkisian be a good fit at Tennessee? Why was the national media so dismissive about Texas A&M's college football playoff resume? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples dive into Alabama's matchup with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semi-final. The SEC Championship was highlighted by 3 Heisman hopefuls. Clark Lea is introduced at Vanderbilt. The Auburn coaching search rolls on. Rumors are swirling at Tennessee. Is Jeremy Pruitt's job on the line? Bowl season is here and the SEC is well represented. The guys reveal the matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's John Hayes & Josh Kendall pick the SEC Championship game ATS. Plus, the guys pick the 3 undercard matchups. The Board: Alabama vs. Florida (+17) Texas A&M @ Tennessee (+14) Ole Miss @ LSU (+2.5) Mizzou @ Mississippi State (+1) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light rank the 11 remaining SEC head coaches in terms of job security. The guys breakdown this weekend's SEC Championship between Alabama & Florida. Plus, Texas A&M finishes up the regular season vs. Tennessee in Knoxville. If Lane Kiffin got offered the Auburn job should he take it? Kevin Steele doesn't seem like the right fit on The Plains.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall try to make sense of National Signing Day. The CFP Rankings are more confusing than ever in 2020. Does Florida have a chance vs. Bama in Saturday's SEC title?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions! Is Jeremy Pruitt the next SEC head coach to get fired? Auburn parts ways with Gus Malzahn. Even with all of the off-field news, there are still games to be played this weekend! What does the future look like at LSU for Ed Orgeron? Where does this Alabama team rank among Nick Saban coached teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auburn fires Gus Malzahn. Andy Staples & David Ubben react to the news & discuss who is on the shortlist to replace him. LSU upsets Florida in the fog. What once looked like a great SEC Championship game is somewhat losing its luster because of Florida’s recent form. Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith & Kyle Trask all in the Heisman discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's John Hayes is back to pick 5 SEC games this weekend ATS. The board: Alabama @ Arkansas (+32.5) Georgia @ Mizzou (+13) Tennessee @ Vanderbilt (+16) LSU @ Florida (-23) Auburn @ Mississippi State (+6.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David & Ubben and Mitch Light discuss the college football playoff picture. It's never been more clear that so many of the rules in college football are made up. Mitch updates some interesting SEC statistics heading into the final 2 weeks of the season. Plus, a look at this weekend's slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall debate whether Texas A&M and Ohio State should schedule a game this weekend. Arik Gilbert is expected to leave LSU and enter the transfer portal. Is free agency in college football coming sooner than we think? Plus, Professor Ubben grades Josh's take on the Heisman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers listener questions about SEC football. What impact will Shane Beamer ultimately have on the South Carolina program? Is now the time for Auburn to make a change and move on from Gus Malzahn? Kyle Trask or Mac Jones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben & Andy Staples recap the weekend. Shane Beamer is the new Head Coach at South Carolina. Mark Stoops fires UK OC Eddie Gran. Mizzou at Arkansas earns game of the week. We're counting down to Florida/Bama in the SEC Championship game. DeVonta Smith is pound-for-pound the best player in college football. More awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's John Hayes & Brody Miller debate which home underdog has the best chance to cover the number this weekend in the SEC. The board: Florida @ Tennessee (+17.5) Texas A&M @ Auburn (+6.5) Alabama @ LSU (+29.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Mitch Light asks David Ubben to give his take on a quick fire of SEC topics.  Over the next decade, will Florida, Georgia or the field win the most SEC east titles? Will JT Daniels be the starter at UGA next season? Who will the media pick to finish last in the SEC West in next year's media days? Will Hugh Freeze ever be the HC at Tennessee? Plus, a weekend preview!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the current openings in the SEC and debate how many more jobs will come open in 2020. Tennessee is on the short list as Jeremy Pruitt is losing support by the week. Plus, professor Ubben grades Josh's take on Jimbo Fisher's success in 2020. Can he keep it up at A&M? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles gives his final thoughts on Alabama's blowout win in the Iron Bowl. Devonta Smith is proving to be the Crimson Tide's x-factor on offense. Lane Kiffin isn't getting enough credit for the job he's doing in year 1 at Ole Miss. The Tennessee program is in free fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples react to a watered down rivalry weekend. Sarah Fuller made history at Vanderbilt by being the first female to take the field in the power 5. The Egg Bowl was the best game of the weekend in the SEC. Alabama looked great in an Iron Bowl beatdown. Texas A&M's win vs. LSU was a snoozer. We could potentially have one of the best SEC title games in recent history if Florida can give Bama a game. Plus, breaking during the show, Vanderbilt parts ways with Derek Mason.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivalry weekend is here! This week the Host of Football & Grits, David Ubben, joins John Hayes to make SEC picks ATS.  The board: Kentucky @ Florida (-23.5) Auburn @ Alabama (-24.5) Mississippi State @ Ole Miss (-9.5) LSU @ A&M (-14) Follow John @JohnHayesOnAir Follow David @DavidUbben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the 1st College Football Playoff rankings of the season. Josh has an update on the South Carolina coaching search. Can Auburn upset Alabama in the Iron Bowl? Rivalry week is here on the field & the SEC has returned to form off the field as coaching searches heat up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions about SEC football. It's rivalry week....sort of....but the Iron Bowl will be played! After JT Daniels debut, is it safe to say Kirby Smart botched the UGA QB situation? What is the status of the rescheduling of postponed games? Has Texas A&M and Mizzou officially established themselves as SEC teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples recap the weekend in the SEC. JT Daniels is the player of the week after putting up 401 yards & 4TDs against Mississippi State. On the other end of the spectrum, Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano continues to struggle. Should Jeremy Pruitt be concerned about his job? LSU beats Arkansas in a close game an recaptures 'The Boot'. Plus, Alabama continues to roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's John Hayes welcomes former colleague & ESPN Producer Daniel Bramlette to the show! The board: Tennessee @ Auburn (-10.5) LSU @ Arkansas (+2) Kentucky @ Bama (-30) Florida @ Vanderbilt (+31.5) Mizzou @ South Carolina (+6.5) Mississippi State @ Georgia (-25) Follow Daniel @DannyBrams Follow John @JohnHayesOnAir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light dive into this weekend's slate! 6 of the 7 games are still on after most of last weekend's games were postponed due to COVID-19. Tennessee @ Auburn is the best game of the weekend. Can Georgia get back on track vs. Mississippi State? Arkansas is a favorite vs. LSU. WIll Florida name its score @ Vandy? Plus, ranking the top 5 jobs in the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall go inside the South Carolina coaching search. Who does AD Ray Tanner have on his shortlist to replace Will Muschamp? The college football playoff picture is taking shape but teams have very different resumes because of postponements & conference-only schedules. Can the SEC get two teams in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions. WIll Muschamp is out at South Carolina. Will any other coaches get fired in 2020? Kentucky's season has been a roller coaster ride. How will the Cats finish the season? How likely is it that LSU fired Bo Pelini after 1 season in Baton Rouge? Will Alabama/LSU be rescheduled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples recap the abbreviated weekend in the SEC. Ole Miss' offense is so fun under new Head Coach Lane Kiffin. Kyle Trask is putting up video game numbers at Florida. Plus, the guys remember the late Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples discuss South Carolina's decision to fire Will Muschamp after a 2-5 start to the season. Who will get the now vacant SEC job? Expect Muschamp to land on his feat as a highly paid defensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hayes is joined by Josh Kendall on the Friday edition of Football & Grits. It’s been a very strange week in the SEC, to say the least. We started with 7 games on the schedule and now we have 3. LSU/Bama, Mississippi State/Auburn, UGA/MIzzou and A&M/Tennessee are all postponed. The board: South Carolina @ Ole Miss (-11) Arkansas @ Florida (-17.5) Vandy @ Kentucky (-17) Masters pick! Follow John @JohnHayesOnAir Follow Josh @JoshatTheAthletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light take a break from the COVID-19 madness and discuss who the best player is they have ever seen in person. Watching a game on TV is great, but sometimes you can't fully grasp how athletic someone is until you have seen them in person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the outbreak of COVID-19 in the SEC that has impacted 3 games this weekend. LSU/Bama, Tennessee/A&M & Auburn/Miss St. have all been postponed. Plus, Georgia @ Mizzou also could be in doubt. Is the season in jeopardy? The guys also talk about Florida's big win over Georgia and whether the Gators have a chance vs. Bama in the SEC Championship. Plus, Professor Ubben grades Josh Kendall's take on Nick Saban & his former assistants. Will Hugh Freeze coach again in the SEC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions about SEC football. One game has already been cancelled this weekend due to COVID-19 and 2 more are in jeopardy. Aaron has the latest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples recap the weekend in the SEC which includes Florida's dominating win over Georgia. The guys also hand out their weekly awards for: Best team performance Best individual performance Stat of the week The Dale Earnhardt Memorial Award The Still Counts! Award Follow David @davidubben Follow Andy @Andy_Staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's John Hayes is joined by SEC Network's Alyssa Lang! Alyssa is the host of ‘Thinking Out Loud’ which airs every Monday on SECN at 7pmET & ‘Out of Pocket’ which airs every Saturday morning at 9:30amET. This week's board... Florida vs. Georgia (-3) Texas A&M @ South Carolina (+7.5) Tennessee @ Arkansas (+2) Follow Alyssa on twitter @AlyssaLang Follow John on twitter @JohnHayesOnAir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light debate their SEC power rankings. The guys also set the table for Saturday's matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party is the defacto SEC East Championship game this weekend. The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall preview the matchup and discuss what to expect to see Saturday in Jacksonville. Plus, which teams in the SEC have the most to lose this weekend? Mike Leach can't afford to lose to Vanderbilt. Tennessee & Jeremy Pruitt need to performance vs. Arkansas. Plus, the debut of our new Wednesday segment 'Professor Ubben'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Staples & David Ubben review the weekend in the SEC. The microscope is on Florida Head Coach Dan Mullen heading into the Georgia game. LSU's defense looked miserable once again. Will Coach O cut ties with Bo Pelini sooner rather than later? Is Mike Leach going through growing pains at Mississippi State or is this a failure to launch? Auburn's season is starting to look a bit different after back-to-back wins. All of a sudden Texas A&M looks like it could be the 2nd best team in the SEC. Plus, a quick look at the CFB Playoff picture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light make weekend picks against the spread! John Hayes will be back next week with another guest picker. The guys don't see eye-to-eye on most of the matchups so naturally a friendly bet was placed. Enjoy the football this weekend! Andy Staples & David Ubben will be back on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light rank the best 5 SEC QBs halfway through the 2020 regular season. First, the guys discuss the max exodus of Mississippi State players under Mike Leach and ask questions about his ability to coach a SEC team that's constantly under the microscope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss the controversies surrounding Mike Leach at Mississippi State & Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss. RB Kylin Hill's future is uncertain in Starkville. Kiffin pays 25k fine for criticizing officials & makes light of punishment. Alabama RB Najee Harris the key to the Tide's offense. The SEC is very balanced after Bama & Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions about SEC football! What is the biggest surprise so far this season? Plus, he goes Inside the Tide's win over Tennessee & how Jalen Waddle's season-ending injury impacts the season moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben and Andy Staples react to the news of Jaylen Waddle's injury, as well as LSU's bounce-back win. What is going on with South Carolina? Tennessee is in the giving spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hayes is joined by The Athletic CFB Editor-in-Chief & host of 'The Audible' Stewart Mandel. '2nd half Stew' explains his new nickname and dives into this weeks slate! Alabama @ Tennessee (+21) Auburn @ Ole Miss (+3) South Carolina @ LSU (-7) Kentucky @ Mizzou (+5.5) Follow Stewart on twitter: @slmandel Follow John on twitter: @JohnHayesOnAir Subscribe to The Athletic: www.theathletic.com/grits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light discuss LSU self imposing penalties connected to booster payments. The school is also banning Odell Beckham Jr. from its facilities for 2 yrs for handing out cash after the National Championship game win. David Ubben talks about his latest story on Tennessee's 1995 rout of Alabama. Plus, the guys take a look at the weekend slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall examine what's going wrong at Tennessee & Auburn. The sky is falling on Rocky Top after a blowout loss vs. Kentucky and Jeremy Pruitt's decision to fire the defensive line coach. Gus Malzahn's decision to hire Chad Morris looks like it's backfiring as QB Bo Nix actually looks to be regressing under the Tigers new OC. Plus, the guys still believe Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss can make noise in the SEC West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions about SEC football! Plus, he goes Inside the Tide's win over Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples recap the weekend in the SEC. Mac Jones & the Alabama offense put up 40 on Georgia's highly touted defense. Will we see a SEC Championship game rematch? The guys hand out their SEC weekend awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hayes is joined by this week's guest picker Tony Barnhart! Tony spent 25 years as the national college football reporter for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and worked with CBS Sports before joining the SEC Network during its launch in 2014. The board: Auburn @ South Carolina (+3) Kentucky @ Tennessee (-6) Texas A&M @ Mississippi State (+6.5) Georgia @ Bama (-6.5) Do us favor. Subscribe, rate & review the show. Leave us a 5 star! Or, you can subscribe to the Athletic & listen to the show ad-free at theathletic.com/grits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light report the news about Nick Saban testing positive for COVID-19 & LSU @ Florida being postponed due to an outbreak in the Florida locker room. The guys also discuss their SEC surprises so far this season. The LSU defense is much worse than expected. Ole Miss QB Matt Corral is running Lane Kiffin's offense to perfection. Arkansas has a pulse under new head coach Sam Pittman. South Carolina RB Kevin Harris is the 2nd leading rusher in the league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall dive into Georgia vs. Alabama, the game of the weekend. Can a former Nick Saban assistant finally beat his former boss? QBs Mac Jones & Stetson Bennett will feature for both teams on offense but this game is about the defense. Elsewhere in the SEC, Auburn is headed to South Carolina after surviving Arkansas at home. Are the Tigers on upset alert? LSU visits Florida in what could be a 100 point shootout. Plus, Dan Mullen sticks his foot in his mouth...again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions! If you aren't a subscriber to The Athletic go to www.theathletic.com/grits & sign up for $1 a month to submit a question and get everything The Athletic has to offer. Questions: Will LSU fire Bo Pelini if the Tigers defense continues to struggle? What should Georgia fans takeaway from a close loss at Alabama? What is the ceiling for Texas A&M? How bright is their future? Plus, Aaron goes Inside the Crimson Tide! Follow Aaron on twitter @AaronSuttles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples discuss what was another wild week of SEC football. The guys hand out their weekly awards for... Best game Best individual performance Best team performance Worst team performance Agent of chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hayes welcomes T-Bob Hebert as this week's Football & Grits guest picker! You can catch T-Bob on The Athletic’s LSU podcast ‘Hold that Podcast, Podcast’ & you can hear him in the mornings on ESPN Radio Baton Rouge.  Games on the board: LSU @ Mizzou (-14) Mississippi State @ Kentucky (-2) Tennessee @ Georgia (-12.5) Florida @ Texas A&M (+6.5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Seth Emerson joins David Ubben & Mitch Light to preview Georgia's matchup with Tennessee. Is this a good spot for Tennessee to upset Georgia with Alabama looming for the Dawgs next weekend? Plus, Mitch updates some numbers & trends now that we have 2 weeks of SEC play in the books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall examine the Week 3 SEC slate & rank the matchups based on upset probability.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Aaron Suttles answers subscriber questions about the SEC.  Is the SEC East as strong as the SEC West in 2020?  Should we reassess expectations for Arkansas?  What is Georgia's ceiling with Stetson Bennett at QB? Plus, Aaron goes 'Inside the Tide' after Alabama's 52-24 win vs. Texas A&M.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben and Andy Staples hand out team and individual awards for week 2 of the SEC season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Network's Cole Cubelic joins John Hayes to break down & pick this weekend's SEC slate. Props to Tim Brando for going 3-1 last week against the spread and coming close to nailing South Carolina outright!  Week 2 board:  Auburn @ Georgia (-6.5) South Carolina @ Florida (-17.5) Texas A&M @ Bama (-17) Ole Miss @ Kentucky (-6.5) Catch Cole this weekend at Vandy/LSU. Kickoff is set for 7:30et on SEC Network. Follow him on twitter @ColeCubelic  Enjoy the football this weekend! We’ll be back on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light discuss some of the impressive offensive numbers from Week 1 of the season. Will we continue to see offensive football or will defenses catch up as the year goes on? If Auburn wins this weekend, are they a National Championship contender? Plus, after seeing the new Mississippi State air raid offense, the Bulldogs might be a legit contender in the West. What will be their final record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben, Josh Kendall & G. Allan Taylor take a deep dive into the SEC East after 1 week of play. Kyle Trask looks like he can be the breakout player of the 2020 season. Josh compares him to a Florida legend. Plus, what is the level of concern with the Georgia offense? Is it still possible to win the conference by playing defensive football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Tuesday on Football & Grits The Athletic's Aaron Suttles will answer your questions about SEC football! Subscribers to The Athletic will have the option to drop Aaron a note and have him address it on the show. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month at www.theathletic.com/grits How would you rank the SEC QBs after 1 week of play? What is your level of concern with LSU's secondary? Will Georgia look like a different team with JT Daniels? Plus, Aaron goes 'Inside the Crimson Tide' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples discuss Kentucky @ Auburn & Tennessee @ South Carolina. David was at Williams-Brice Stadium while Andy was at Jordan-Hare. Elsewhere in the SEC, Florida QB Kyle Trask put on a show & Georgia had a head-scratching performance vs. Arkansas. Plus, Mike Leach wins his first game at Mississippi State vs. the reigning National Champions LSU. Subscribe to The Athletic for $1 a month: www.theathletic.com/grits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's John Hayes will be here every Friday throughout the season with a special guest to pick SEC games against-the-spread! Tim Brando of FOX Sports is our 1st guest picker! The odds: Florida @ Ole Miss (+14.5) Kentucky @ Auburn (-10.5) Mississippi State @ LSU (-16.5) Tennessee @ South Carolina (+3.5) Plus, why picking games this year will be different than most seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Mitch Light dive into some of the biggest matchups of the weekend. Can Bo Nix make the next step & lead Auburn to a win over Kentucky? Bo Pelini is back in Baton Rouge to lead the Tigers defense. Lane Kiffin makes his debut as Ole Miss Head Coach vs. Kyle Trask & Florida. Plus, the 2020 SEC season will be unique for many reasons, but especially because SEC players will use their collective voice to speak out against social injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben & Josh Kendall discuss Tennessee's trip to South Carolina this Saturday to kick off the season. Will Muschamp is under the microscope & new QB Collin Hill will start at QB. It seems like the Ryan Hilinski era is over. Plus, Seth Emerson has an update on the Georgia QB competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Alabama beat writer Aaron Suttles joins John Hayes. Nick Saban's Crimson Tide has been ranked #1 at some point during the season every year since 2008. Will we see both Mac Jones & Bryce Young this weekend at QB vs. Mizzou? Plus, how realistic is the expectation that Alabama could go 13-0?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the road to an SEC championship game that ISN'T Alabama and Georgia? Who in Week 1 is going to most dramatically change what we think about them, one way or the other? Who is getting too much shine and who is flying under the radar going into the year? The first 10-game conference schedule starts this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Athletic's Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz discuss their favorite moments of the 2020 NFL Draft. 7 Damn Good Dawgs were selected throughout the 7 rounds including Jake Fromm in the 5th to the Bills. The guys rehash the Jake Fromm vs. Justin Fields debate after it was brought back to light over the weekend. New Dawgs QB Jamie Newman is projected to be the 4th QB off the board in 2021. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Seth Emerson and Jeff Schultz discuss whether there will be college football in the fall. Some prominent voices across the country are sounding the alarm that the season may be in jeopardy. Seth asks people to not rush to judgement. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on The Athletic's list of top 100 sports movies. Jeff isn't happy with some movies that were left off the list. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz discuss the cancellation of the SEC Tournament and the suspension of Georgia's spring football practice. Jeff shares his first hand experience of being in Nashville and covering a series of bizarre Greg Sankey press conferences which ultimately ended with a tournament cancellation. Plus, Seth explains now The Athletic will continue to cover the Dawgs during this unprecedented time. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz discuss Kirby Smart's decision to hire Alabama Strength & Conditioning Coach Scott Cochran as special teams coordinator. What type of impact will Cochran have on the Georgia program & how did Kirby Smart pry him away from Nick Saban? SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia's recruiting budget has tripled in the last 4 years. Jeff Schultz says things have gotten out of control and Seth Emerson explains why it's just the normal cost of business in the SEC. Plus, Tom Crean and Georgia basketball continues to struggle. Will he get things turned around in Athens? Chop on! Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Tampa Bay Bucs beat writer Greg Auman joins Seth Emerson to discuss what Georgia fans can expect from Todd Monken on offense. Monken has a personality on and off the field that could have a really positive impact on Kirby Smart's program and new QB Jamie Newman. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson answers your mailbag questions about the Dawgs. Plus, Seth joined Andy Staples on the latest episode of The Andy Staples Show. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson and Jeff Schultz discuss the potential impact of new Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken. They also address the awkward situation regarding former OC James Coley, who is still employed by Kirby Smart and Georgia. Will the Dawgs spread the ball out more in 2020 or rely again on great defense? Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson and Jeff Schultz discuss the latest news on the Georgia beat and answer listener questions. Jamie Newman has officially transferred from Wake Forest to Georgia and will likely be the starter next season. How does he compare to Jake Fromm and what can Dawg fans expect from the new QB? James Coley is still on the staff and at this point it's safe to assume he will return to call plays next season. Mailbag! Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson and Jeff Shultz react to a busy day on the Georgia beat. Jake Fromm declares for the NFL draft. Wake Forest grad-transfer Jamie Newton could be a quick fix at QB. Plus, if you thought Cade Mays' decision to transfer was shocking, just wait to hear some of the bizarre details including a lawsuit against UGA. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins Seth Emerson to review the Dawgs season. The guys debate whether Jake Fromm will return to Georgia or declare for the 2020 NFL Draft. Plus, breaking news during the show that Solomon Kindley will enter the draft. Subscribe to The Athletic: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Buy tickets to The Athletic College Football LIVE in New Orleans: www.theathletic.com/houseofblues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson is joined by The Athletic's Max Olson in New Orleans. Georgia and Baylor both are dealing with off-the-field storylines before kickoff. Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson is joined by Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran to preview Early Signing Day. Rennie recalls stories about his recruitment to play for Coach Richt and talks about the new early period is good for kids who know where they want to go. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson. Georgia falls to #LSU in the SEC Championship game and will play Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. Will the Bulldogs be motivated after their performance last year vs. Texas? Will players sit out with injuries? O-Line Coach Sam Pittman leaves to program to take over as Arkansas Head Coach.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using this special link: www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally here. Georgia will play #2 LSU for the SEC Championship on Saturday in Atlanta at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to discuss Jake Fromm, Georgia's concerning injuries and the Dawgs dominant defense. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40%. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson & Jeff Schultz look back at the last 10 years of Georgia Bulldogs Football.  Subscribe to The Athletic using this special link and get 40% off. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson after the Dawgs 10th win of the season. Georgia's defense continues to look stout, but what's up with the offense and Jake Fromm? OC James Coley is under the microscope. LSU is a tough test based on their throw first offense which establishes the run. Rodrigo Blankenship is a weapon. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth is joined by Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran. Are the Dawgs peaking at the right time? The strength of the team is in its depth. The 2019 team is similar to the 2012 team. How will UGA matchup with LSU in the SEC Championship? Rennie says the Dawgs can't overlook Texas A&M. Kirby dropped an f-bomb during a press conference.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to discuss Georgia's upcoming game against Auburn and what this team needs to do to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to discuss Georgia's 24-7 win over Florida in Jacksonville. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% of an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Emerson & The Athletic Atlanta Columnist Jeff Schultz are together in Athens to kick off Georgia/Florida week. The Dawgs are a 3.5 favorite over the Gators in a game that likely will decide who represents the SEC East in Atlanta.   Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia shuts out Kentucky 21-0 in a driving rainstorm. Former Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson to recap the win and start the buildup to the biggest Cocktail Party since 2012. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code and get 40% off your annual subscription: theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran & The Athletic's Seth Emerson react to Georgia's 20-17 loss to South Carolina at home. What went wrong in the offensive side of the football? Did Kirby Smart's clock management cost UGA the game? Where do the Dawgs go from here? Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription: theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins Seth Emerson to recap Georgia's win over Tennessee in Knoxville & preview Saturday's matchup vs. South Carolina in Athens. Which side of the football needs to improve the most in order to win a National Championship? Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% your annual subscription by using www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins The Athletic's Seth Emerson after Georgia's open week to discuss how the Bulldogs used the week to improve on and off the field. California's Fair Play Act will allow students in the state to make money off their image and likeness starting in 2023. Rennie gives his take on the transfer portal and 4 game redshirt rule. Plus, the guys discuss Georgia's trip to Knoxville this weekend. Subscribe to The Athletic for bonus episodes and use this special link for 40% off an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damn Good Dawg Rennie Curran joins Seth Emerson to recap Georgia's 23-17 win over Notre Dame. The atmosphere in Sanford Stadium was incredible and it definitely impacted Notre Dame. Rennie spent the game on the sideline while Seth was in the pressbox. The guys share their postgame observations from two different viewpoints. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and save 40% off your first year. Subscribers have access to weekly bonus episodes. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming soon to The Athletic! Subscribe using this special promo code and get 40% off! Subscribers get weekly bonus episode. www.theathletic.com/damngoodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices