Their playoff run was further complicated by the absence of star quarterback Carson Beck, who was injured in the first half of the SEC Championship Game. Beck had entered the season as a projected top pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Following the announcement of his season-ending injury, he declared his intention to enter the draft.

Oklahoma Sooners fourth-year head coach Brent Venables is entering a make-or-break season in 2025. After two 6-7 seasons sandwiched around a 10-3 campaign, time is running out on his time in Norman. OU's first season in the Southeastern Conference was a disaster.

NCAA season hasn’t even started, but SEC expert Paul Finebaum is already stirring the pot with bold predictions about coaches on the hot seat.

Paul Finebaum, often referred to as the "Voice of the SEC ," is known for his bold opinions and hot takes. He has built a reputation for putting coaches on the hot seat, advocating for changes in college football and promoting the SEC as the premier conference in college football.