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SEC SQUAD - SEC Football is ONE WEEK AWAY | Did Auburn make the RIGHT QB Choice?
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- Aug 27, 2026
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- 2225
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Summary
SEC football heats up as new quarterback battles shake up the Power Five landscape. Keelon Russell (Alabama), Faizon Brandon (Tennessee), Aaron Philo (Florida), KJ Jackson (Arkansas), and Blaze Berlowitz (Vanderbilt) lead a wave of fresh starters, but which newcomer has the biggest upside? The expert panel debates ceiling vs. floor in quarterback decisions, the strategic risks behind starting true freshmen, and whether program loyalty or pure talent is driving these high-stakes choices. Playoff intrigue ramps up as the hosts question if a 9-3 SEC team deserves a playoff spot over powerhouses from softer schedules. With non-conference clashes like Oklahoma-Michigan and Texas-Ohio State on the horizon, can the SEC prove its dominance? Heisman hopefuls—including Trinidad Chambliss, Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Dante Moore—are put under the microscope, while running backs like Jayden Baugh and potential dark horses emerge in wild off-the-wall predictions.