Can Alabama’s Defense STOP THE RUN? Is Vandy the Crimson Tide’s Oldest Opponent EVER? | TNR 10/2/25

The Alabama Crimson Tide plays host to the Vanderbilt Commodores Saturday. Alabama Football is a 10.5-point favorite over Vanderbilt Football. How does Alabama avoid the same fate as last season against Vandy?

How does Alabama handle success differently in 2025 than they did in 2024?

Is this the oldest, most experienced team Alabama has ever faced?

The Auburn Tigers have a bye week this week before facing the Georgia Bulldogs at home. Auburn Football is looking to repair a broken offense before Georgia Football comes calling.

Speaking of Georgia, The Bulldogs play host to the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. Georgia Football is coming off one conference loss and could easily have two. Is Kentucky Football the perfect cure?

The Texas Longhorns are at the Florida Gators. Texas Football has struggled offensively behind QB Arch Manning, and Florida Football has struggled offensively.

Is Arch Manning the current scapegoat for a bigger problem at Texas?

The Oklahoma Sooners will start their back-up QB as they play host to Kent State. Oklahoma Football QB John Mateer is targeting the Red River Rivalry to return.

Is Oklahoma the modern day “Quarterback U”?

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are at The Texas A&M Aggies. Mississippi State Football is off to one of their best starts in years but can they find another win? How will Texas A&M Football handle the national attention?

The Arkansas Razorbacks are on a bye week with the Tennessee Volunteers on deck, what is a win number that keeps Bobby Petrino as head coach?

The Miami Hurricanes are at The Florida State Seminoles Saturday. Miami Football and Florida State Football once played the biggest game of the season, can that ever return?

Of the 20 unbeaten FBS teams left, how many survive the weekend?

Is this a “Fork in the Road” weekend for these teams?
Florida State Seminoles
Vanderbilt Commodores
Texas Longhorns
Georgia Bulldogs
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Mississippi State Bulldogs

Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders may hurt his case even when words don’t come out of his mouth.

Tahaad Pettiford gives Steven Pearl good news.

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00:05:30 Shedeur Sanders responds to Dillon Gabriel being named QB1...sort of
00:27:00 is Germie Bernard the most important player on Alabama's team?
00:37:30 Roman Harper talks SEC football
00:55:00 4 Downs
01:03:00 NCAA Basketball Tournament expanding?
01:10:00 MLB Playoffs
01:18:00 Vanderbilt at Alabama preview
01:47:30 college football spotlight
01:55:00 LSU's offensive woes and Garrett Nussmeier's health
01:59:10 viewing menu
02:17:00 ESPN's Dan Orlovsky talks NFL and college football
02:30:30 Tahaad Pettiford and Keyshawn Hall returning to Auburn
02:48:20 Trash