4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU opens SEC play against Ole Miss in Oxford September 19. It is sure to be the center of the college football universe week three after months of back-and-forth between the teams and fan bases. For the coaches, though, it might be a different story. Rebels coach Pete Golding said at SEC Media Days he doesn’t have a problem with Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss before their historic playoff run last season…

Cut 12 (12) “…at all.”

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has a quarterback battle to decide between three-year backup Austin Mack and former top-rated five-star Keelon Russell before the Tide head to Tiger Stadium November 7th.

Cut 21 (11) “…tough decision.”

LSU visits Auburn on October 24th. Former South Florida head coach Alex Golesh now leads the Tigers. At SEC Media Days yesterday, he said a successful year one would establish a foundation and identity.

Cut 20 (19) “…every single game.”

Former LSU football standout Ryan Clark was fired from ESPN Monday after over 10 years with the network. OutKick writer Dan Zaksheske had the story first and says after public contract disputes with ESPN, Clark likely won’t find a TV job anywhere else.

Cut 5 (12) “…of the business.”