Author: Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY NETWORK

Alabama upgraded its linebacker talent last year with transfer Henry To’o To’o without losing veteran Jaylen Moody. Now, it’s Moody’s time to shine.

Dabo Swinney’s persistent reluctance to embrace evolution within college athletics runs in contrast to SEC programs that are adapting to the changes.

John Calipari stumped for nine SEC teams to earn a bid. That would’ve been a joke six years ago, but the SEC is no longer a men’s hoops pushover.

The decision to stick with a four-team College Football Playoff works nicely for the establishment. And Alabama tops the establishment.

Art Briles should not be employed as a college football coach. Not if you believe character matters. Not if you believe leadership matters.

Tennessee legend Peyton Manning was a ballyhooed recruit in 1993. On one Sunday, he fielded 23 calls from coaches. Now, nephew Arch has the spotlight.

This is a most unpredictable Alabama team. Its most consistent trait is finding new ways to win. That makes it different from past champions.

Despite what ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit would have you believe, players like Ole Miss QB Matt Corral sure seem to love football and play with passion.

Although it trails Georgia and Alabama, this will mark Texas A&M’s fourth consecutive top-10 recruiting class, and it includes a top QB prospect.

Bryce Young became the first Alabama quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.