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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 52-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2020 02:07 AM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, right, confers with Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Oxford, Miss., Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Vanderbilt eager to play again, first up is game vs Ole Miss

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 29, 2020 11:22 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp celebrates with quarterback Ryan Hilinski (3) after South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gamecocks' improving offense set for test vs No. 15 Auburn

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 15, 2020 09:12 AM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 14, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt at Mizzou is 1st SEC game postponed by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Oct. 12, 2020 08:28 PM EDT

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris scores a touchdown on a 25-yard run against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina gets 1st win of season, beating Vandy 41-7

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 10, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) passes against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina at Vanderbilt 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 12:53 PM EDT

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason talks to his players in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. LSU won 41-7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina, Vanderbilt meeting looking for their 1st win

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 08, 2020 12:59 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan (15) passes as he is pressured by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Alex Williams (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Brennan throws 4 TD passes, No. 20 LSU beats Vanderbilt 41-7

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 03, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

Vanderbilt and LSU players run onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. A limited number of fans are allowed at the game. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
LSU at Vanderbilt 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks on the sideline in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mississippi State won 44-34. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Defending champ LSU looks to bounce back on road at Vandy

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 04:06 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris, right, jokes with quarterback Mac Jones, left, as they walk off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 2 Alabama faces No. 13 Texas A&M in home opener

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 01:46 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against LSU cornerback Eli Ricks (1) and safety Todd Harris Jr. (4) on a pass reception in the second half an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Mississippi State won 44-34. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Orgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs Vandy

By Brett Martel Sep. 28, 2020 03:57 PM EDT

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) rushes for a first down against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 17-12. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Spiller leads No. 10 Texas A&M over Vanderbilt 17-12

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 26, 2020 11:36 PM EDT

Fans wear masks as they sit in the student section of Kyle Field before an NCAA college football game between Vanderbilt and Texas A&M Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Vanderbilt at Texas A&M 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019 file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. The coronavirus pandemic has shut down much of Division I football, but with three of the Power Five leagues still playing, there are still some big games to look forward to. Florida faces a tough test on Oct. 10, 2020, at Texas A&M. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Mond leads No. 10 Texas A&M in opener against Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M's Kellen Mond (11) directs his team against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. As Jimbo Fisher enters his third season at Texas A&M he has a luxury afforded to very few coaches: a four-year starter at quarterback in Kellen Mond. Mond is one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the nation this season after starting 36 games in his first three seasons with the Aggies. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Mond leads No. 10 Texas A&M in opener against Vanderbilt

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 24, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, then-Appalachian State head coach Eli Drinkwitz shouts in the second quarter of an NCAA football game against Coastal Carolina, in Boone, N.C. The debut season for Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz got much more challenging when the Southeastern Conference adjusted its schedules this summer. Missouri’s original cross-division opponents in its SEC schedule were Arkansas and Mississippi State, which both finished below .500 last season. But when the SEC switched to a format in which each team will play 10 conference games, Missouri discovered it also would be hosting Alabama and visiting defending national champion LSU.(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File)
Mizzou's Drinkwitz: transparency trumps competitive edge

By Dave Skretta Sep. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama allowed 18.6 points per game nationally last season, good enough for 13th nationally. But it’s still the most the Tide has given up since 2007, Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
SEC football opens minus big crowds, tailgating, some stars

By John Zenor Sep. 23, 2020 02:35 PM EDT