Author: Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY NETWORK

This is the 2021 Crimson Tide, a group that majors in drama — never more so than in Alabama’s 24-22 Iron Bowl victory over Auburn.

Auburn’s Bryan Harsin and Mississippi State’s Mike Leach have created distractions for their programs in keeping COVID-19 vaccination status private.

Ole Miss is ascending rapidly under Lane Kiffin and routed LSU 31-17. Kiffin must be a tempting candidate for Tigers AD Scott Woodward to consider.

Former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt is not going quietly. Pruitt and Tennessee are in a standoff over his $12.6 million buyout.

Among Ed Orgeron and LSU football’s many critics this season has been the man who wields college football’s loudest megaphone: Kirk Herbstreit.

ESPN’s Michael Wilbon is off base when he says that Lane Kiffin is “a clown” and “an embarrassment.” He’s one of the top coaches in the sport.

Tennessee’s decision to replace Army with Akron on 2022 football schedule is dishonorable. Medal of Honor recipients were to be recognized at game.

Steve Spurrier went 14-10 as a head coach against Tennessee, but the king of the quip and former Florida coach counts 15 victories over the Vols.