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SEC bit of unexpected, yet strangely respected mess

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SEC bit of unexpected, yet strangely respected mess

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Arkansas and Vanderbilt sit atop the SEC standings early in the season, defying expectations.
Missouri remains in contention but is among the first four out in Lunardi’s bracket projections.
Georgia’s emergence as a competitive SEC foe adds to the league’s odd balance this season.
Florida and Texas A&M also hold 3-1 SEC records, signaling spread across the league.
Vanderbilt’s strong guard play and Duke Miles’ forward presence help sustain late-season momentum.
Arkansas is peaking earlier than typical, raising concerns about late-season consistency.
Kentucky’s loss to Tennessee and the Vanderbilt–Florida clash highlight a busy SEC Saturday slate.
No. 19 Florida and No. 10 Vanderbilt faced off in a high-stakes SEC matchup.
The SEC’s bracket outlook emphasizes the conference’s potential to re-enter multiple NCAA bids.

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Kentucky is the Top 3-Point Shooting Team in SEC Play

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Kentucky is the Top 3-Point Shooting Team in SEC Play

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Kentucky sits near the top of the SEC in three-point shooting during conference play, marking a sustained efficiency boost beyond non-conference flurries.
The Wildcats’ improved 3-point efficiency has been most pronounced in the second halves, contributing to late-game scoring surges.
Denzel Aberdeen and Collin Chandler rank among the SEC’s leaders in three-point efficiency, tied for fifth in conference play.
Otega Oweh contributes as part of Kentucky’s balanced, multi-player long-range attack, ranking among the SEC shooters.
Practice shooting is translating to in-game results, as coach Mark Pope emphasizes a pipeline from drills to production.
Kentucky has won three straight SEC games as the offense finds more rhythm from beyond the arc and in transition.
Early December struggles led Kentucky to lean on defense and transition, a blueprint that has evolved into stronger transition scoring and better 3-point efficiency in SEC play.
Kentucky’s improved 3-point rate comes with selectivity, aiming for quality looks rather than volume, per coaching philosophy.
Kentucky leads the SEC in fast-break points and minimizes opponents’ fast-break opportunities, boosting its transition advantage.
The team’s second-chance points and transition play help offset a sometimes stagnant half-court offense, contributing to a positive net scoring differential.

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Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on College Football Playoff format

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Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on College Football Playoff format

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The Big Ten and SEC remain at odds over CFP expansion decisions as they enter another round of talks, signaling negotiations rather than a finalized plan.
Officials indicate continued discussions with Tony Petitti noting 'Still more work to do' as the 12-team vs expanded formats remain under consideration.
A 16-team CFP is viewed by many as a potential start by 2026, but the SEC hesitates to commit without a longer-term 24-team framework agreement with responses from the Big Ten.
There is consensus that a 24-team field would require eliminating conference championship games, a move the SEC values but which complicates the schedule and revenue model.
Expanding the CFP could boost television revenue and fan engagement, though concerns linger about diluting traditional rivalries and season stakes.
Removing conference championship games could trigger financial consequences by replacing a tentpole matchup, creating new hurdles in the expansion dialogue.
Analysts suggest a 24-team format might have changed past CFP outcomes, hinting at different teams potentially reaching the playoff under expanded rules.
Experts warn against an overly large field, arguing that expanding too far could undermine the CFP’s 'golden goose' status and erode regular-season meaning.
There is a clear split between the Big Ten and SEC on postseason scope, with each conference steering the direction but not yet aligned on a final format.
CFP leadership stressed ongoing discussions rather than a finalized plan, with expectations that talks will stretch into the following days.
ESPN's rights-holder role adds urgency to a timely decision, as the playoff format stands at 12 teams unless an agreement is reached by an ESPN-imposed deadline.

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Paul Finebaum names No. 1 college football coach in the SEC

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Paul Finebaum names No. 1 college football coach in the SEC

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Paul Finebaum named Kirby Smart the top SEC coach heading into 2026 on The Matt Barrie Show.
Smart is Georgia’s longest-tenured SEC head coach after Kentucky’s Stoops parted ways.
Smart has a 117-21 record through 10 seasons as Georgia's head coach with multiple SEC titles.
Georgia has won multiple SEC Championships under Smart, including 2017, 2022, 2024, and 2025.
Smart led Georgia to a national title after beating Alabama in 2021 and again in 2025 following the Sugar Bowl win vs Ole Miss.
The SEC’s competitive balance has increased after Nick Saban’s 2024 retirement with programs challenging traditional powerhouses.
Georgia celebrated a Sugar Bowl win against Ole Miss and a 65-7 win over TCU in the national championship run.
Finebaum’s assessment positions Smart ahead of other SEC coaches in the current era.
Smart’s Georgia tenure includes multiple SEC East titles and championship appearances.

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