Replicating '21 success in Oxford dependent on success of new faces
A season ago, Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels managed to win 10 games behind a high-powered offensive attack and solid defensive play. Still, several key departures - including defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin - might make replicating that success difficult.
Projecting the impact of the SEC's 30 early NFL Draft departures
Texas A&M is losing Kenyon Green, DeMarvin Leal, Isaiah Spiller and Jalen Wydermyer to the NFL Draft. Those four Aggies are among the 30 Southeastern Conference player departing their respective programs early for April's selection process.
Key Matchups: No. 11 Texas A&M at No. 15 Ole Miss
No. 11 Texas A&M ventures into Oxford on Saturday night for a top-15 showdown against Lane Kiffin and No. 15 Ole Miss. Ahead of the hugely important SEC contest, Billy Liucci analyzes the key in-game matchups that likely to swing the battle between the Aggies and Rebels.
No. 11 Texas A&M at No. 15 Ole Miss: Players to Watch
In a second straight top-15 SEC West matchup, the Aggies head to Oxford to take on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss squad. Olin Buchanan highlights several players to keep an eye on from both teams.
SECMD21 Notebook: Tuesday highlights from Dawgs, Vols, Cats & Rebs
Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss and Kentucky were on tap Tuesday at SEC Media Days 2021, and Olin Buchanan recaps the biggest storylines from all four schools' head coaches and player representatives.
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Rebels' success will hinge on improved defense in Kiffin's second year
Ole Miss' offense returns eight players from one of the Southeastern Conference's most potent offensive units, but the Rebels also have 10 returnees from a porous defense. Success in Lane Kiffin's second year will directly correlate with how improved the Rebs defense is.
Despite All-SEC snubbing, DeMarvin Leal among league's best defensive linemen
As a sophomore in 2020, DeMarvin Leal posted 37 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception, yet he was still not an All-SEC selection. Early 2022 mock drafts seem to suggest the league's voters got that wrong.
Defense in Review: Texas A&M 42, Arkansas 31
Saturday wasn't the A&M defense's strongest showing of the year, but the unit got enough stops to keep the game in hand while the offense piled up points. Billy Liucci analyzes the defensive showing against the Hogs with thoughts on what must improve moving forward.
Top to bottom: Ranking the 2020 Southeastern Conference running backs
Running the ball is crucial in a line of scrimmage league like the SEC, and having a star tailback can be a decisive factor as to whether a team sinks or swims. Among the projected starters heading into 2020, which running backs are the best in the league?