**ALABAMA**: Handled their business. Wanted to see OL impose will more. Don't get chance early. Proctor out with pregame injury. Could go either way. 2 is special. 22 ran hard. C played very well. 52 consistent as always. OG's pulled well. Lot of gap scheme. Tackles a little tough in pass pro. TEs did some dirty work. QB will run more. Def looked fast. 11 looks different, sleek. 50 strike & shed well. 4 looks like he will end up being the guy off the edge. He set it, played flat & got after QB. 34 had some good wins there. 22 is bully up front. 19 could give some twitch & length off edge. 3 was great on back end. Tackled well for about 3.5 QTRS. Very nice 1st win for Kalen.

**ARKANSAS**: Handled their business. QB dynamic. Showed the explosive capability that makes up for a ton. Attacked middle of field. RBs ran hard. Great effort from OL. 54 got after it. C played well. 55 has ton of ability, technique needs to improve. 76 has length & ability. Loved the scheme. Showed variety of formations & plays that can be built on. 4 had some plays. 9 is good, smooth routes. 80 is a big target. TE's will help a great deal. 40 a monster on def. 4, 5 & 0 had flashes up front. More 3 down. LBs can really run. 10 was flying! 15 & 2 good in coverage. LOS effort much better on both sides. 8 TDs in 8 drives is impressive no matter what!

**AUBURN**: Handled their business. QB looked more confident, comfortable. Really good with reads & legs. Run game great. Finally got the 77 we've been waiting for!! TE blocking needs to improve. WR room totally different. Difference makers. 27 legit. Got contributions from a lot of DL. Good sign for depth. Got good pass rush reps from 35 on & off the ball. 15 used hands extremely well. 97 gave them some really good reps inside. 99 good. More 3 down allowed a few different guys to show versatility. 24 was one, he's got energy! 10 flashed, he could help. Took adv of some mistakes by the off. Lost ball downfield a few times. Likes the energy.

**FLORIDA**: Disappointing. Didn't get perimeter blocked. Struggled with attacking DL. Bad snap, drops. RT struggled with speed. TE bear in pass pro. Backs ran hard. Splitter running into OL. Missed stunt pickups. Lot of it just ugly. Didn't match intensity often enough. Longer developing plays didn't help. Defense lost the edge way too often. Felt like had to create pressure then lost lanes or contain. Needed to get hits on QB or get him to the ground. Scrambles killed them. Lot of diving & arm tackling. Thought 99 & 88 did some good things. 10 was solid.

**GEORGIA**: Really nice win. Felt like plan a little conservative early then loosened up as the game went on. OL got after it. Couple misses vs a super talented front. Began to lean on them a little late. 73 good effort. 3 might solve the RB concerns. Talent will be added this week. 16 a 3rd down warrior. So much variety in that WR/TE room to distribute the ball to. Defense is quick. 11 looked great. 5 was burning! 13 showed up. 52 solid up front. 24 is a star. 4 is going to be. Plenty to clean up & plenty of things opponents should be concerned about.

**KENTUCKY**: Weird one. Have to give them credit for staying focused & intense through all the delays & what not. QB showed more with legs. Dangerous there. Don't be surprised if both get some time. The operation a little shaky early but got locked in as ga e went on. He can make throws. WR group is bigtime. Veteran transfers have elevated the room. TB depth a concern but 0 gives you ability is multiple areas. C played great. Right side of OL will need to keep improving. The TE will be big. DL caused problems. 90, 9, 0, 92 all in the mix. 2 makes them different physically. Like the new role for 3 closer to the ball. Safeties played well & have real depth.

**LSU**: Brutal loss. QB fantastic. On point early. 2 is an alien. Did not feel like they ever really got dedicated to the downhill run game. 22 was feeling it too. Maybe QB/WR success early just took them there. 1 has moments. Secondary gave up plays. Pass rush inconsistent without pressure. Got home when they dialed it. 7 use was better. 40 played like hair was on fire. DL did great job batting balls. DL improved. 35 flashed some. Ultimately flags were too much. Had chances.

**MISSISSIPPI STATE**: Handled their business. Nice 1st win for Lebby! QB sharp. Poised, calm, deliberate. Has to protect himself. Legs can help but must be available. OL got after it. Good strain & effort. Esp 66, 56 & 76. 21 ran with power. WRs have real juice. 3 & 6 can get it. 18 was big helping open things up. Def aggressive. Played fast. Showed lots of looks. 40 & 9 up front. 44 solid blitzing. 2 was quick to the LOS. 7 had a good game. 36 looked good off the ball late. Good showing. Can build off that.

**MISSOURI**: Handled their business. Offense picked right up. QB confident. 8 & 9 are going to be great carrying the ball. TEs great, 87 & 80 got after it. 79 rolling folks. 75 as a TE nice job. The WRs are elite. Tough grabs, catch & run, blocked well out there also. 3 a maniac. Biggest question was the secondary getting ball carriers to the ground like last year. 1 flew downhill with authority. 12 physical at CB. 5, 7, 9 disrupted up front. 30 steady at LB & 11 showed wheels.

**OKLAHOMA**: Love how offense opened up, misdirection, get it to Burks, go up top. QB is a dude. Gets things done quickly. Love the effort but has to be careful carrying. The ball. Made some big boy throws. OL struggled but not 100%. False steps, climbed to 2nd level late. Gap scheme early, movement hurt that & when they went more zone late they got it sorted out. 54 has some power & is mean. 58 has the talent, struggled some in pass pro. 9 has an extra gear out of backfield. TEs need to give more physically. Loved 56 & 95 up front in def. Made things happen. 65 out on screens! 0 got out of position some but can see the ability, good hands rushing. 30 great off edge. 28 played well. 2nd & 3rd level can run run. 2 is that guy. There is no overstatement to what he is. 15 surprised me a bit. He was ALL OVER the place. 25/3 made some plays on the back end.

**OLE MISS**: Handles their business. Record setting day. All systems go on off. Weapons everywhere. 3 can make them REALLY different. OL looked a bit more physical. 52 got after it. 71 & 57 aggressive. RBs need more in pass pro. Couple pressures caught them. QB made quick decisions. Throws on point. 86 does so much for them. 13 tosses a nice deep ball. 11 showed why he will be such a good add. Front did a nice job disrupting. Anytime you pitch a shutout you feel good. 14 did good things outside. 9 going to be a great fit for this unit. Look more like what they have wanted. Great on 3rd & 4th down.

**SOUTH CAROLINA**: Take the W & move on. DL active. Middle solid. 5 & 6 great off edge. Two 3 techs on the 4th & 7 QB run. Got the ball out. Took the ball away. Busted a few on back end. Missed a few mesh reads. 99 played hard, hustled. 0 all over. Couldn't stay on the field on off. QB inconsistent through the air. His legs will be big. Has a great feel for the designed runs. He's OL missed some pressures. Movement up front was a problem. Drops hurt. 5 ran well. Couldn't find explosives. 1 play over 23 yards. Lot of offensive stuff can be cleaned up. OL has to gel.

**TENNESSEE**: Handled their business. QB terrific. Last 2 min drive off. Stands tall & confident in the pocket. Run decisions were solid. TEs great in run game. They make it go when they can operate like this group. 5 back is massive. He was all over. 17, 1, 3 all great outside. Can really stress you. 6 is different. They need him. Dominant OL performance. 74 brought the fight. DL showed off the depth. Major luxury in this league. 42 flashed. 23 will help on back end. Holding opp yo 1-14 on 3rd is damn nice. 11 is another must have. Hell of a start. Not many let downs.

**TEXAS**: Handled their business. QB1 really good. Directing traffic. Getting the ball out on time. Changing the angles. His release w/the catch & run ability makes those screens lethal. 23 showed ability to make miss & some pop. QB2 sporty as well. 7 & 1 dynamic out wide. Thought the run game was a tad too east/west. LG struggled some. Gotta get 54 in there more! Backside hurt the run game some. Interior of DL pretty good. 95, 99, 45, 15. Def saw a ton of misdirection & handled it well. Wham got them & a few read plays. Too much flow & too far upfield vs zone scheme later. Nothing to panic about. 11 gonna be bigtime! Not much of a test for the secondary.

**TEXAS A&M**: OL was not great. Too much pressure allowed. Slide protection problems. Middle not stout enough. QB Drifted at times, some into pressure. Turnovers killer. Can build around 8. Needed more PA to stretch field. DL was really good. 4 impressive, was a consistent problem when in. 11 & 5 solid. Perimeter defenders got stuck on blocks some. Jumped around a bit to give up some. Pressures were there, could not get QB to the ground. QB pin/pull got them a few times. Don't miss many tackles but a few costly late. Played hard. Tough one to drop.

**VANDERBILT**: HELL of a win. It looked different! Not just formations or structure. The OL got real movement. The defense was playing fast. QB is the ultimate gamer. Just a JYD. Tough, competitive & crafty. 28 is legit. 3 made plays. TEs helped. But this offense is so good, answers & options for everything. Must protect the ball though. 95 & 96brought it off the edge. 10 was active on def. 19 made things happen. Cannot state how big this was. Season outlook completely different.