Topics for Discussion: Are There Speed Bumps Ahead, and Can Vanderbilt Win It All?

Also: What are Johnny Manziel's Heisman chances looking like now? Who will lose when Kentucky faces Tennessee? And who can make their postseason reservations early?

Back in the Game: Alabama Set for No. 2 in BCS After Wild Night

People are smiling in Tuscaloosa and Athens tonight -- and, barring an unpleasant surprise, the release of the BCS standings Sunday should give the more reason to celebrate

Vanderbilt 41, Tennessee 18: Three Years Later, Derek Dooley's Not Ready for Prime Time

One decision Saturday night showed why Derek Dooley is probably going to lose his job at the end of the season. But the game also showed that Vanderbilt is still on the rise

Syracuse 31, Missouri 27: The Temperature of Gary Pinkel's Seat Rises a Degree or Two

The Tigers aren't having a good first season in the SEC. It doesn't help that A&M is doing so well

LSU Vs. Ole Miss: Les Miles' Postgame Press Conference Was Awesome

You might not like LSU as a matter of course. And there are certainly aspects of how Les Miles manages a football team that are ethically sketchy, at best. But when he gives a press conference like this, it's hard not to love the man at least a little.

There are so many Les Miles moments that it's hard to say that any one of them will be remembered as the "most Les Miles moment ever." But this one would be a strong contender.

It's all there. The unique syntax that has spawned a list of catch phrases. The emotion that makes him very clearly enunciate every word. The machismo. The unadorned love he has for Michigan even as he becomes more and more closely tied to LSU. And the love of his players. Just make sure, you know, that you only kiss the players on the mouth if you're a girl.

LSU 41, Ole Miss 35: A Game Shows How Far the Rebels Have Come. And How Far They Have to Go

The Rebels were able to make a game of it against LSU. But the Tigers showed the difference between the two teams by winning

Mississippi State 45, Arkansas 14: The John L. Smith Era Officially Has Six More Days

Arkansas completely folds to ensure it won't go to a bowl game, and Mississippi State is one step closer to a nine-win season

Tennessee Vs. Vanderbilt Preview: Looking for Things That Don't Happen Too Often

The Commodores haven't beaten the Volunteers at home in three decades. Is that about to change?

Syracuse Vs. Missouri Preview: A Tougher Challenge Shows Missouri's Still Adjusting

The Orange are actually not as bad a football team as you might expect. But will that be enough to beat Missouri in Columbia?

Ole Miss Vs. LSU Preview: Hold Off on the Upset Talk for a Season or Two

In a couple of years, this will be the kind of game that Ole Miss might be able to win. But what about this season?

Arkansas Vs. Mississippi State Preview: Why is This Game in This Time Slot Again?

Sure, this isn't the biggest game of the week or anything, but it's a lot better than most of the other games that the conference will play this weekend

Cupcake Wars: Tongues in Beaks, the Greatest City in the World and a Video Defying Description

Cupcakes. Everybody plays them. But we don't want to give anybody credit for doing so. That's why we're lumping them all into one small post and giving you a fun fact about any bad midmajors or FCS teams playing SEC teams each week. Call it our silent, and likely futile, protest. All games are Saturday unless otherwise noted.