A program once defined by losses just went 16-0. We open on Indiana’s improbable national title and pull apart the turning points that made it real: a stubborn run game that controlled the clock, a blocked punt that swung seven points, third- and fourth-down heroics, and Miami’s baffling choice to drift from Mark Fletcher. It’s a story loaded with emotion and edge too—Fernando Mendoza, the Miami kid who couldn’t walk on, lifting the trophy a mile from home while Charlie Becker morphs from special-teams grinder to playoff star.
From there, we zoom out and ask what “best ever” even means.

Then a candid reordering of the AP’s top 14, including why Georgia should sit above Oregon and Ohio State.
Hoops fans get a full plate: Kentucky’s twin comeback wins ride aggressive defense and revived three-point shooting, while Georgia’s finish against Arkansas highlights growth, rim protection, and confidence from emerging scorers. We close with a Hall of Fame soapbox—Andruw Jones’ generational defense plus 434 home runs should end the debate—and a look ahead to college baseball and MLB spring momentum.
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A wild SEC opening weekend delivered everything we love about college hoops: statement wins, late-game heartbreak, and stars rising under pressure. We kick off with Georgia’s surge to No. 18 and a heart-in-throat overtime win over Auburn, powered by Jeremiah Wilkinson’s fearless shot-making and Somto Cyril's shot-blocking clinic. It wasn’t perfect—Auburn pummeled Georgia on the glass and forced extra time with a buzzer-beater off an intentional miss—but Georgia answered with poise and execution that felt like a program turning a corner. The we do a look ahead to Florida-Georgia on Tuesday, a rebounding war that will test the Bulldogs’ growth where it matters most.
From there, we shift to Alabama’s surgical three-point onslaught against Kentucky. Aden Holloway and company punished slow screen navigation and shaky closeouts, exposing a Kentucky team still searching for flow, health, and rhythm threes. We break down why nine assists is a red flag, how ball movement should climb, and what it will take for the Wildcats to look like their payroll. Vanderbilt keeps stacking wins and remains unbeaten, setting up a truth-serum test against Alabama to gauge spacing, shot quality, and defensive resistance against elite tempo.
We also spotlight Arkansas’ late-game toughness in a gritty win over Tennessee, where ten blocks and clutch execution turned a tight battle into separation. And in Austin, Mississippi State edged Texas in an overtime classic behind Josh Hubbard’s 38, a reminder that shot volume and confidence can bend a game when the margins tighten.

We close with quick Georgia football notes—CJ Allen and Christian Miller heading to the NFL.
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