Brian Kelly came to LSU talking like Nic Cage from "Con Air" and promising national championships. He left a fired coach, with no national titles but plenty of buyout money on the way. LSU is hiring, adding an injection of rocket fuel into the coaching carousel. Of course Lane Kiffin will be attached to this search, but he's not the only brand name worthy of consideration. On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate Kiffin's candidacy and that of nine other potential options. Adams loves the idea of Kiffin to LSU, but Toppmeyer's still hung up on Kiffin to Florida. That's if he leaves at all. He's got a playoff team on his hands at Ole Miss. Later in the episode, Week 10 picks against the spread!

All Florida Gators fans want is the second coming of Steve Spurrier. Is that too much to ask? Not if Lane Kiffin wants the job. Kiffin is a slam dunk choice for Florida, but it's not a slam dunk he'll say yes. He's found success and stability at Ole Miss, where his Rebels are a playoff contender. What if Kiffin says no? On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams consider nine candidates for the Florida job with a round of love it, like it or no thanks. They also take the temperature of the hot seats at Auburn and LSU. Finally, Week 9 picks against the spread!

James Franklin is on the market, kicked to the curb by Penn State. He's a proven program builder, and, within the SEC, there are programs that need rebuilt. He's shown he can win in the SEC, too, having succeeded at Vanderbilt. True, he's got a history of flopping in big games, but he's a steady performer. Would any SEC programs be up for such steadiness? On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams consider a few SEC jobs where Franklin might be an upgrade on current or past coaches. Adams says he likes Franklin for Arkansas' opening, plus two other SEC jobs that aren't yet open but might come open soon. Toppmeyer isn't quite as sold on the idea of Franklin reviving his career in the SEC. How do you sell the hire of a guy who just lost to UCLA and Northwestern? Also in this episode, the hosts update their 12-team playoff projection, choosing five SEC teams for the field. Finally, Week 8 picks against the spread!

College football’s 2025 season has become a fraud fest, and Texas auditioned for a starring role during a loss to Florida at The Swamp. Was that enough to get Billy Napier off the hot seat? (No.) But, the result pushed Texas closer to the brink of elimination from College Football Playoff contention, and it raised more questions about Arch Manning. On today’s episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams debate who’s taken up the mantle as the SEC’s top national championship contender, with Texas underwater. That’s difficult to answer. The SEC remains loaded with playoff contenders, but are any of them elite? One host points to Ole Miss as the SEC’s top national championship contender, while the other gives the nod to Alabama. Also, a hot seat temperature reading, and Week 7 picks against the spread!

Jon Gruden or Bobby Petrino for Arkansas? No thanks, here's a better idea

The SEC is cutting some key rivalries? Say it ain’t so!

Who are the SEC's five-best teams? The case for Oklahoma at No. 1.

Billy Napier vs. the field: Who will be first SEC coach fired?

Kalen DeBoer on Alabama hot seat? That's premature, but his bandwagon is empty

Our College Football Playoff predictions, and a sleeper team to leave you speechless

Why LSU's Brian Kelly faces more Week 1 pressure than Arch Manning at Texas

What Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Joe Burrow share in common – and is Arch Manning next?

Jon Gruden to coach in the SEC? He says he'd 'die' for the chance

SEC whips Big Ten in US LBM Coaches Poll, but that means squat for playoff

Fact or fiction?: Alabama will make the College Football Playoff

Our SEC football hot seat ranking zeroes in on five coaches

As Nick Saban rumor hijacks SEC media days, why not fire up Urban Meyer talks, too?

Inside Auburn's vow to do things 'the right way,' and why that could hurt the program

How good is Arch Manning? In SEC quarterback rankings, we debate the No. 1 spot

Is the SEC too chicken to beef up its schedule?