Despite defensive woes, KJ Jefferson's return enhances Arkansas in 2023
A season ago, Arkansas' defensive shortcomings plagued the Razorbacks as they finished with the worst pass defense in the nation. Success in the fall will depend on quarterback KJ Jefferson's performance in his final year, as he could be a darkhorse Heisman contender.
No. 21 Texas A&M at Missouri: Players to Watch
Following the historic win over top-ranked Alabama, Texas A&M will test its focus on the road against the Missouri Tigers. Olin Buchanan identifies the players to keep an eye on for both teams.
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Dramatic defensive improvements vital for Missouri, Drinkwitz in 2021
Quarterback Connor Bazelak returns to lead a re-tooled Missouri offense in 2021, but the concerns surrounding the Tigers fall largely on the defense. For Eli Drinkwitz and Mizzou to contend in the SEC East, they'll need much better defensive play and then some.
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.