Ivan Maisel, Heather Dinich & Chris Low discuss the legacies of Mike Slive & Billy Cannon (3:08), gambling's impact on the sport (17:00), the transfers that will shape the 2018 season (26:08), the Alabama/UCF beef (45:35) and more.
Billy Cannon, the only player in the history of LSU's football program to win the Heisman Trophy, died Sunday at age 80.
Quarterback Joe Burrow, who appeared in 11 games over two seasons at Ohio State, announced Friday night that he was heading to LSU as a graduate transfer. He'll join Myles Brennan, Justin McMillian and Lowell Narcisse in a wide-open competition to start.
Former SEC commissioner Mike Slive has died at 77. Few people had a bigger hand in shaping the modern era of college football.
Former Southeastern Conference commissioner Michael Slive, who led the league to unprecedented success both on and off the field and managed its growth from a regional conference to national giant during his 13-year tenure, died on Wednesday after a length
Former SEC commissioner Mike Slive, who led the league to unprecedented success both on and off the field and managed its growth from a regional conference to national giant during his 13-year tenure, died Wednesday at age 77.
With players like Clemson's Trevor Lawrence putting on shows in spring football, this year's early enrollees might have started some QB controversies.
With an obvious need to develop a quarterback behind Tom Brady, the Patriots waited until the first pick of the seventh round to make their move, selecting former Purdue and LSU signal-caller Danny Etling.
RB Derrius Guice, who fell to the Redskins with the 59th pick overall, said he has a "fresh, clean slate" and is "ready to get to work."
LSU pass-rusher Arden Key, who struggled with injury and a marijuana issue, slid all the way to the third round and was taken with pick No. 87 by the Raiders.
LSU WR D.J. Chark has the 4.3 speed and frame to make plays over the top of the secondary. Still developing as a route runner, Chark also brings return skills to the Jags. Matchup player in the vertical passing game and inside of the red zone.
LSU RB Derrius Guice has the physical running style to handle high-volume touches in the Redskins offense. And with that 4.49 speed, Guice can create explosive plays in the open field.
LSU running back Derrius Guice, who slipped to the Redskins as the 59th pick in the draft Friday, disputed the notion that teams had concerns about his off-field conduct.
LSU CB Donte Jackson has slot coverage ability and the 4.3 speed to play WRs down the field. Jackson's tackling and overall technique needs to improve, but the coverage skill set is there to play a sub-package role for the Panthers this season.
The Tide and Tigers top all schools in the past decade. Want a position-by-position breakdown? We've got that, too.
Plug-and-play defenders. Passing-game playmakers. Three-down running backs. These are Matt Bowen's top SEC prospects in the Class of 2018.
| East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 13-2 |
| South Carolina | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Kentucky | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Missouri | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Florida | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 5-7 |
| Tennessee | 0-8 | 4-8 |
| West | CONF | OVR |
| Auburn | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Alabama | 7-1 | 13-1 |
| LSU | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Mississippi State | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Ole Miss | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Arkansas | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18 | 18 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | Signed | 91 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | Signed | 86 |
| Cole Smith | OC | Signed | 83 |
| Travez Moore | OLB | Signed | 82 |
| JaMarr Chase | WR | Signed | 81 |
