Southeastern Conference News & Breaking Stories

Tennessee punter Jackson Ross, originally from Australia, has taken a unique path to college football. He has mastered various punting techniques and has worked with a former NFL Pro Bowler. Ross has also adapted to American food and has a preference for Raising Canes Chicken Fingers. He attended Haileybury College in Melbourne and played for the Hawthorn Football Club before transitioning to college football. Ross is considered a tremendous athlete and has impressed with his throwing arm. He believes he is better than Coach Heupel, but Heupel disagrees. Ross has spent years kicking and punting footballs, making it a natural skill for him. He has gradually learned American football and is now a redshirt freshman at Tennessee.

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier is hoping to improve on his team's 6-7 debut season as they open Year 2 against No. 14 Utah. Napier believes that the team's routine and familiarity will benefit them, citing examples of coaches like Nick Saban and Urban Meyer who saw success in their second seasons.

Georgia football opens its season Saturday against UT Martin after their game against Oklahoma was scrapped. Quarterback Carson Beck is expected to have a big day.

The Utah Utes are set to host the Florida Gators in an entertaining interconference matchup. The Utes have a potentially better team and are aiming for a third consecutive conference title. The Gators are desperate for a win after back-to-back losing seasons. This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with the Gators winning both previous matchups.

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier believes that his team will benefit from his second year as head coach.

Former Georgia football player Arik Gilbert was arrested for burglary after allegedly stealing over $1,600 worth of items from a liquor and vape shop in Nebraska.

Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert, a former five-star recruit, was arrested for burglary after stealing vape products.

The Cleveland Browns have acquired kicker Dustin Hopkins from the Los Angeles Chargers and plan to cut second-year kicker Cade York.

BYU fans are upset with Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham for his comments about the Utah-BYU rivalry game.

Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for DUI-related death of woman.

Arizona State President Michael Crow urged the university to leave the Pac-12 and join the Big 12 for its survival in athletics.

Former UGA football star Sony Michel retires from the NFL after a successful career with the Patriots and Rams.

Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no winning ticket sold.

Former LSU basketball star Danielle Ballard dies in car accident.

LSU teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews go 1-2 in MLB draft.

Nikki McCray-Penson, former Lady Vol basketball player, passes away.

Former NFL player Ryan Mallett drowns while vacationing in Florida.