Author: Don Pizzy
ESPN analysts Paul Finebaum and Heather Dinich have both elevated Alabama to the top of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) following the Crimson Tide’s emphatic 37–20 victory over No. 11 Tennessee on Saturday night. The win not only solidified Alabama’s status as a national title contender but also reaffirmed head coach Kalen DeBoer’s steady hand in guiding the Tide back to dominance. During an appearance on SportsCenter Sunday morning, Finebaum declared Alabama the best team in the SEC, stating that the Tide had “separated themselves” from the rest of the conference amid a season filled with “confusion and conflict.” “They are…
In his latest Heisman Trophy watch, ESPN analyst David Hale placed three SEC signal-callers among his top-five contenders through Week 8 of the 2025 college football season. At the top of Hale’s list is Fernando Mendoza of Indiana Hoosiers, putting the conference strength aside. Mendoza threw for 332 yards and four touchdowns in a dominant 38-13 win over Michigan State in Week 8. The first SEC quarterback in Hale’s ballot is Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide, who comes in at No.2. Simpson has compiled 1,931 passing yards and 18 touchdowns with only 1 interception, while leading Alabama to six straight wins after an opening…