https://saturdayblitz.com/nick-saban-s-national-championship-pick-won-t-sit-well-with-sec-fans-hoping-to-end-drought-miamiSaturday BlitzenNick Saban’s National Championship pick won’t sit well with SEC fans hoping to end droughtESPN,national championship,GameDay,college,College GameDay,Miami,Nick Saban,Saban,Darian Mensah,Nick2026-09-05T16:12:12Z2026-09-05T16:12:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6528,h_3672,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1r1xr9ckkyw2d84qq.jpgJan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Nick Saban on the ESPN College Gameday set during the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/paul-finebaum-calls-lane-kiffin-a-child-in-scathing-review-of-lsu-s-latest-sagaSaturday BlitzenPaul Finebaum calls Lane Kiffin “a child” in scathing review of LSU’s latest sagaFinebaum,Lane,Tigers,Paul Finebaum,Kiffin,Lane Kiffin,LSU,sec,NCAA,LSU Tigers2026-09-05T15:48:26Z2026-09-05T15:48:26Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5083,h_2859,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1s37yjq3fwtqx7jwg.jpgDec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN announcer Paul Finebaum before the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/did-anyone-win-pat-mcafee-s-kicking-contest-in-week-1-in-baton-rouge-lsuSaturday BlitzenDid anyone win Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest in Week 1 in Baton Rouge?GameDay,texas,college football,LSU,College GameDay,college,pat mcafee,McAfee,Pat,Ohio State2026-09-05T15:10:31Z2026-09-05T15:10:31Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5435,h_3057,x_0,y_338/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1s189dd0qj8ss27dc.jpgTexas Tech student John Machtolff prepares to kick for $500,000 during Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest on ESPN's College GameDay on Nov. 8, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Machtolff missed his first attempt but made his second attempt, winning $250,000.https://saturdayblitz.com/usc-freshman-trent-mosley-is-creating-the-perfect-debate-for-lincoln-riley-to-solveSaturday BlitzenUSC freshman Trent Mosley is creating the perfect debate for Lincoln Riley to solvecollege,Anderson,Trojans,football,USC,college football,Lincoln Riley,Riley,Mosley,Hines,Trent Mosley2026-09-05T05:17:09Z2026-09-05T05:17:09Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6408,h_3604,x_0,y_235/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1qxyc1br6a30xqgcq.jpgSep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) carries the ball on a 9-yard touchdown rexeption against Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Ethan Tierney (4) in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/darian-mensah-s-miami-debut-sends-a-terrifying-message-to-the-rest-of-the-accSaturday BlitzenDarian Mensah's Miami debut sends a terrifying message to the rest of the ACCCristobal,Stanford,Carson Beck,Beck,Mario Cristobal,Miami,quarterback,Mensah,Darian Mensah2026-09-05T04:16:17Z2026-09-05T04:16:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7361,h_4140,x_0,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1qrrvagqtdfw5kfvz.jpgSep 4, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws downfield as Stanford Cardinal linebacker Jahsiah Galvan (0) defends during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/lane-kiffin-and-lsu-make-odd-roster-decision-with-dae-quan-wright-and-zxavian-harrisSaturday BlitzenLane Kiffin and LSU make odd roster decision with Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harriscollege football,Lane Kiffin,Kiffin,LSU,sec,Tigers,Wright,nfl,Harris,Lane,Dae'Quan Wright,Zxavian Harris2026-09-05T04:04:21Z2026-09-05T04:04:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1qtxqb1m731ybqwqs.jpgJan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Dae'quan Wright (8) makes a touchdown catch against the Miami Hurricanes in the second half during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/malachi-toney-strikes-the-heisman-pose-sending-instant-statement-against-stanford-miamiSaturday BlitzenMalachi Toney strikes the Heisman pose sending instant statement against StanfordMario Cristobal,Toney,Heisman,Malachi Toney,miami hurricanes,quarterback,Miami,Mensah,Stanford2026-09-05T02:03:30Z2026-09-05T03:28:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6212,h_3494,x_0,y_179/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1qm2c6yq6k4ttjqg8.jpgSep 4, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/how-to-watch-espn-s-college-gameday-week-1-channels-streaming-and-moreSaturday BlitzenHow to Watch ESPN's College GameDay Week 1: Channels, streaming, and moreCollege GameDay,college,college football,GameDay,Clemson,LSU,Dabo Swinney,Lane Kiffin2026-09-04T23:08:51Z2026-09-04T23:08:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6960,h_3915,x_0,y_213/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1pr4rxaqn3szanzwf.jpgESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis speaks during the live broadcast on the Texas Tech University campus on Nov. 8, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.https://saturdayblitz.com/the-sec-releases-official-statement-following-louisiana-injunction-rulingSaturday BlitzenThe SEC releases official statement following Louisiana injunction rulingnfl,NCAA,Lane Kiffin,Kiffin,Day,Lane,sec,LSU,conference,Will,LSU Tigers2026-09-04T02:40:04Z2026-09-04T02:40:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4043,h_2274,x_0,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1n3pmfz44ymmjtmjr.jpgJul 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/zxavian-harris-sets-dramatic-date-for-lsu-debut-after-injunction-ruling-ole-missSaturday BlitzenZxavian Harris sets dramatic date for LSU debut after injunction rulingcollege football,Lane Kiffin,Kiffin,Zxavian Harris,Tigers,college,Harris,LSU,Ole Miss,sec2026-09-04T02:17:29Z2026-09-04T02:17:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2809,h_1580,x_0,y_350/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1n2hefzrg9s9prhj6.jpgJan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Zxavian Harris (51) against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/lane-kiffin-gets-his-wish-as-louisiana-judge-grants-former-nfl-players-chance-to-play-for-lsuSaturday BlitzenLane Kiffin gets his wish as Louisiana judge grants former NFL players chance to play for LSUfootball,Lane Kiffin,college football,LSU,sec,Kiffin,Tigers,Will,Harris,Lane2026-09-04T01:35:00Z2026-09-04T01:58:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4320,h_2430,x_793,y_587/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1mzehdwssdeaqtbqq.jpgJul 23, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/lane-kiffin-s-latest-roster-addition-is-a-slap-in-the-face-to-the-sec-after-injunction-ruling-blake-cottonSaturday BlitzenLane Kiffin's latest roster addition is a slap in the face to the SEC after injunction rulingBlake Cotton,SEC,LSU,Lane Kiffin,College Football,NCAA,Tigers,college football,Kiffin,sec2026-09-04T01:52:33Z2026-09-04T01:52:33Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1n1191qtf6p1tnte3.jpgJul 23, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/bill-belichick-s-unc-tenure-faces-its-biggest-threat-yet-after-michael-lombardi-s-exitSaturday BlitzenBill Belichick's UNC tenure faces its biggest threat yet after Michael Lombardi's exitMichael Lombardi,recruiting,general,Lombardi,Michael,North Carolina,Belichick,Bill Belichick2026-09-04T00:07:29Z2026-09-04T00:07:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3840,h_2160,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1mtgxpqfwvcksvr9d.jpgAug 29, 2026; Dublin, Co. Dublin, IRL; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Laszlo Geczo-Imagn Imageshttps://saturdayblitz.com/how-much-is-greg-schiano-s-buyout-rutgers-nostalgia-act-isn-t-working-anymoreSaturday BlitzenHow much is Greg Schiano's buyout? Rutgers' nostalgia act isn't working anymorecollege football,big ten,football,Knights,UMass,Scarlet Knights,Rutgers,Schiano,Greg Schiano2026-09-03T23:18:34Z2026-09-03T23:18:34Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4203,h_2364,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/194/01m1mpt0ghca8ycv3n1d.jpgRutgers Head Coach, Greg Schiano watches his Scarlet Knights, Thursday, August 28, 2025.